As a continuation of the “Twenty Five Things About Me” post from yesterday, here are 12 more things about me:
14. I had an unfortunate short haircut in the fifth grade that made me look like a somewhat chubby ten year old boy. No photographs of me from that time exist. I think I destroyed all of them (and the negatives) when I was a vain teenager.
15. If I’m carrying boxes or bags into the house from the car, I feel compelled to do this in as few trips as possible. One trip is my goal. It is not uncommon to see me staggering up my steps with 20 grocery bags draped over my arms. (And my parking spot is about 10 steps away from my door)
16. As much as I love the internet, I still prefer flipping through magazines and catalogs to scrolling through websites.
17. My mother is my best friend. Even though I did go through a really bitchy phase in high school when I criticized her clothes. According to her, that is. I have no recollection of this, but I’ll take her word for it.
18. Sometimes I say things in business meetings and think “I have no idea what I’m talking about.” Usually people look at me like, “she really knows what she’s talking about.”
19. I love the beach – but I don’t really like swimming in the ocean (see #9 re: sharks).
20. I’m fairly certain that I have the most adorable children ever born.
21. When we were engaged, my husband and I took a dance class and I loved it. Not only did I love it – I discovered that I’m really good at it. It’s a talent that would have gone undiscovered if not for the class. Unfortunately, Chris hated it and our future as the next Fred and Ginger ended before it ever got off the ground. I sometimes have a sick little fantasy that one of my sons will be gay and take me out dancing in my golden years (gay guys do that right? I’ll have to ask one of my gay friends…)
22. I can’t remember numbers in long sequences. It requires a lot of effort on my part to memorize phone numbers.
23. I love travel – especially international travel – but I do tend to get a little nervous on planes. Unless I’m sitting in business class – then I just drink a lot of wine. Once when I was on a flight crossing the Atlantic, we had terrible turbulence. I just kept accepting the drink refills that the the flight attendants were offering and watched the first movie that appeared on my screen. It’s amazing how funny Monster’s Inc. is when you’re wasted.
24. I watched Homeward Bound with my kids about 20 times over the weekend and I always cry at the end when Shadow appears on the horizon – just when they think he couldn’t make it. In fact – I’m tearing up just thinking about it. (If you haven’t seen it before, I apologize for the spoiler.)
25. I usually fall asleep on my back with feet tucked up under my knees (like sitting “Indian style” but lying down). I think this started when I was little and so afraid of the dark that I couldn’t bear to have my feet anywhere near where the covers ended (just in case something tried to reach in). Then it probably had more to do with the fact that my feet are like ice when I first get into bed and this is the only way that I can warm them (unless my night owl husband happens to be in bed early – then I just put my feet on him). I know it looks bizarre – but for some reason I find this position very comfortable.
Not the strongest finish – but I’m having a busy day…
I’m not tagging anyone since I think EVERYONE has done this (or is ignoring everyone that tagged them). But if you haven’t been hit by the 25 Things About Me Facebook tsunami, feel free to say that I tagged you.
somehow most of my message was lost. What I said was: I am thrilled and honored to be your best friend. I love you! I can’t write any more; I’m all teared up……Oh, but you did dis my clothes and then sneaked them out of the house for you and your friends to wear. Teenage girls are a trial. Just wait til Eleanor gets there. You’ll get pay back but you’ll still love her and be her best friend. Big Hugs.
Kate, you are a lovely person, and it was good to spend that time getting to know you even better – I am with you totally on gum and Austen, but what’s with your sleeping position?
Thank you for being so open and honest, and well, lovely!
In case you missed it. My mom said “dis”.
Hahaha. I love that you are a consummate bullshitter (meetings/knowing what you’re talking about). An excellent survival skill in this day and age.
We just watched Homeward Bound a couple of weeks ago, it made me cry at the end every time we watched it:)
I’ve been bombarded the past few days with things like that on Facebook and sadly, I’ve done them all…
You are strange Kate. You sleep Indian style, but laying down? I didn’t even know that was possible:)
14: Mine was in 2nd grade. I made the hairdresser cry when I freaked out and screamed, “I look like my DAD!”
15: Me too. Have dropped a gallon of milk, splitting it open, while attempting it.
19: I don’t like swimming in anything not chlorinated because of the Candiru fish. They are not native anywhere outside fo the Amazon, but you never know…
25: Um, ow? How do you not have two completely asleep feet in the morning???
Hi Kate! I came over from Mel’s (Taking What is Left) comments page. Two days in a row, I’ve thought of a comment and found that you had already written it, word for word :-) So I wanted to come visit!
I think you have a fabulous blog, with a terrific title. And we’re sort-of neighbors; I live in Montgomery County, MD! Anyway, I’m enjoying reading your writings! Nice to “meet” you!
That is so weird, I sleep like that too sometimes!
I love these little confessions and personal snippets — it’s so funny to see what people fess up to.
Kate I loved the rest of your list. And I feel the same way about speaking up during business meetings (well, when I worked I did!), and I’m also notorious for bringing in more than I should carry so I don’t have to make mulitple trips to the car.
Loved this post! Hope you and the family have a great weekend!
I do the same thing carrying groceries in. Sometimes I will risk nerve damage in my hands to carry it all in one trip:)
I had that same hair cut!
When i was in 6th grade, i cut off all my beautiful long hair for this short do. It looked awful. I cried and cried.
thanks for this. I really do love reading them. My feet are blocks of ice and I don’t have anyone to put them on so I just wear thick socks until they warm up
I could have written 14, 15 and 16 myself. I would’ve written 17 with some editing — I criticized mom’s hair, according to her!
i love that your 25 things are so wordy :) i wouldn’t expect anything less!
I liked reading your list. I’m the opposite on the phone number one. It’s my one and only talent. If I dial a phone number once, it’s in my memory forever. In fact, after finding long lost friends via Facebook, I astounded a few by spewing off their childhood phone numbers. It’s very Rain Man-esque.
So fun to read all about you….I am baffled at the sleeping position. In fact tonight I know I will try it just so I can figure it out and I bet all your other readers tried it too…..!
The one about watching Monsters Inc while wasted….laugh out loud funny!
Your random facts are always so good!