Quirky Quirky
Some people can’t eat food with their bare hands. Some people can’t handle feet. I have my own quirks. Lots of them. Here are some that leap to mind immediately:
1. I hate checking my voicemail. HATE IT. I can’t tell you why, I can’t say what it is about it, but it’s definitely a huge pain in the ass and I can’t stand doing it. I have been known to leave messages waiting for DAYS. DAYS. And, to tell you how much I HATE checking my voicemail? My most favorite message recently was where I got to spend a solid 3+ minutes listening to my current favorite 3-year-old cook with her mother. They didn’t KNOW they were leaving a voice mail. This, to me, was far better than someone who meant to leave me a message. :cheer:
2. I adore my friends. I love my family. But, I do go on the occasional binge where I don’t want to socialize in any form. I might just drop out of pocket for a few days. No IM’ing, no phone, and no visitors. Sometimes that even carries over to email. I can’t explain it, I haven’t been able to pinpoint what brings it on, all I know is that for those few days, I’m more comfortable keeping to myself and just my kids/husband. And, this is always about me, never about the people I’m not talking to at the time.
3. Walking outside barefoot. In the summer, occasionally, I break down and garden sans footwear. Otherwise, I cannot handle the feel of my bare feet on cement. And, the thought of getting dust (not dirt, probably why I don’t mind gardening barefoot) on my feet gives me the heebie-jeebies.
4. I have to brush my teeth before I get in the shower. Doesn’t matter when I am showering my mouth MUST feel minty-fresh while I am in the shower. And, if by some chance I don’t… well, then, I just don’t feel clean when I get out of the shower!
5. First thing in the morning I have to have a cup of coffee and read the news. If I can’t do BOTH it throws my entire morning and most likely my day completely off. My husband believes that I wake up and leap right out of bed. He doesn’t realize that just because I don’t lay in bed for 20 minutes after I wake up does not mean I am awake. I don’t really wake up until after my first cup of coffee. I can’t even read through any blogs before I’ve read the news.
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I’ve just recently finished two books.
“Last Seen Leaving” by Kelly Braffet
and
“Eighteen Seconds” by George D. Shuman
“Last Seen Leaving” was an excellent read. Fairly short and fast paced with a good ending.
“Eighteen Seconds” was also really good. A little twisty and little rushed in places, but overall good. Anyone who knows me will understand why I was less than happy with the end, my odd quirks aside, it was a solid ending.
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September 11, 2007 @ 3:25 am
You want Britney to marry Tom Cruise?
September 11, 2007 @ 4:46 am
First of all, really? You think Katie Holmes is stable and has it together? Seriously? I think on the inside, she’s more fucked up than anyone else out there. She should just emulate Anne Hathaway instead.
Secondly, I tried to watch Survivorman, but the host is soooo annoying! He’s like Bulldog from Frasier, except I keep waiting and hoping that he’ll get eaten by something. His shark episode was so misinformed and recockulous I couldn’t even finish watching it.
September 11, 2007 @ 5:25 am
What’s a clean house? Where can I gets me one of those?
September 11, 2007 @ 5:37 am
I’m sorry, but I have no pity for Britney after watching her “performance” at the VMA’s. I have freshman drill team girls who dance better than that and would KILL for the chance at a performance on that level.
Whatever happened to needing to WORK for something?
September 11, 2007 @ 5:56 am
Yay for Sophie’s birthday! How much bigger does she need to get before we cat eat her?
September 11, 2007 @ 7:57 am
Mr. Fab No, GOD NO. I just think Britney should dress like Katie Holmes.
Avi Emulating Anne Hathaway is an excellent idea. I love her… but, I strictly meant - if Britney dressed like Katie - I think she’d catch less shit.
ADW It requires teenagers who take orders.
Miss B Understandable. Except the sympathy part. But, then, I’ve endured both ends of custody battles and I don’t care who you are - it seriously messes you up, and obviously that is the least of this girl’s problems. She catches shit just for leaving her house - let alone screwing up at a performance where she is being made fun of already. I’m sure your drill team girls didn’t have two kids, a public mental breakdown where they shaved their head, and paparazzi chasing them constantly. My entire point is that this girl needs some professional help.
Joe :lmfao: There will be no roasting of the chin.
September 11, 2007 @ 9:00 am
They also don’t get PAID for it… and that’s where my sympathy ends.
Why am I always the bitch in these scenarios?
September 11, 2007 @ 9:08 am
I don’t know. Your inability to empathize is something I’ve been working on for months! After all, we’ve all had our breakdowns, we just don’t do them in front of cameras while shaving our heads.
And, having depression and other issues, I feel for someone like that. She’s completely lost and while no where NEAR the talent, is much like a Judy Garland scenario where she is just being used up and no one really gives a shit if she cracks while doing it.
September 11, 2007 @ 9:12 am
She’s a fucking adult, and it’s not like she’s been touring or something. And people have tried to help and she’s rejected it. So, just sit back and watch the trainwreck.
September 11, 2007 @ 9:36 am
I’m not even going to acknowledge that.
Ass.
:whosnext:
September 11, 2007 @ 9:38 am
Maybe she and Angelina Jolie can go have a little whorefest picnic!
September 11, 2007 @ 9:43 am
September 11, 2007 @ 9:44 am
:heartbeat:
September 11, 2007 @ 10:14 am
:D I wouldnt want to be Britney despite the money. Think she’s an accident waiting to happen..which knowing her probably will!
By the way love your blog very funny have added you to my blogroll.
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September 11, 2007 @ 10:43 am
Woah. I don’t have an inability to empathize at ALL. In fact, I am quiet good at EMPATHY.
My flaw is my ability to SYMPATHIZE. There’s a difference.
RE: Britney - I have absolutely no judgment towards her for falling apart, gaining wait, etc. etc. etc. In fact, in THAT area I do feel bad for her - just as I would for any other woman/person going through that shit.
But. I’m not going to say “oh, well, it’s OK that she sucked at a performance… we should feel bad for her.” That’s her JOB - and there are a million people more capable of pulling off whatever the hell that was on the VMA’s.
If I had a doctor who sucked at his job - whether for personal reasons or whatever - I would find a new doctor. Doesn’t mean I wouldn’t empathize or sympathize with the doc on a personal level, but I sure as hell wouldn’t continue to go there because “well, he’s had it rough”.
Like you said - who the hell HASN’T? Why are celebrities allowed to fall apart and no one is allowed to call them on it or expect some level of professional accountability.
We’d expect that from anyone else. Personal crisis or not.
September 11, 2007 @ 10:45 am
AND…
when you get your ass up on stage for a living, you are ASKING to be judged on your abilities up there. And if people love you, you are rewarded quite well for it.
That shit the other night? Sucked. Ass. Period.
September 11, 2007 @ 10:58 am
For starters, I said, “I feel bad for Britney Spears. Say what you want, but the girl is obviously in need of some therapy. I’m not even a fan… but, wow, this girl is taking a ton of shit lately.”
Now, I don’t think that is excusing anyone from a poor job performance. Judging someone on that basis is one thing. What I am talking about is the rest of her behavior and actions.
But, I do think it’s going too far to have her perform (obviously not at her best) and have people in the audience laughing and of course, Sara Silverman hopping up and saying, “at 25 she’s accomplished all she’s going to.” right after she left the stage.
There is a point where it is too much and is just cruel. Public humiliation is hard for anyone it doesn’t matter how much money you have.
Judge the performance, fine, but to have people on a stage calling your kids, “the cutest mistakes you’ve ever seen” right before you go on? WOW… that is harsh.
Again, my entire point was not the VMAs - it was a simple statement, that I feel bad for her… she’s really taking a ton of shit and regardless of whether or not she brings it on herself, what kind of a sick, mob mentality do we have when we leap on someone and kick them when they are down?
And, wow, this has really blown up into something large when it was just a simple, bullet point, comment in passing.
I notice no one had anything to say about Kid Rock and Tommy Lee. LOL
September 11, 2007 @ 11:01 am
Hayley Ooops, missed your comment. Sorry!
And, yep, definitely accident waiting to happen!
Thanks for stopping by!!
September 11, 2007 @ 11:03 am
OK, I will agree that being out right mean is just… well… mean. I don’t think that’s OK to do to anyone.
Unless, of course, it’s over margaritas with girlfriends. Then it’s totally acceptable.
And I still can’t believe you said I have an inability to empathize.
September 11, 2007 @ 11:11 am
Hmmm,
Empathy - the intellectual identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.
I’m not in your head so maybe that isn’t for me to say. Perhaps a better word would have been compassion.
Compassion - a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
While I have not seen a lot of empathy exhibited, I know I haven’t seen much compassion.
:heartbeat: :whistle:
September 11, 2007 @ 11:22 am
:heartbeat: :heartbeat: ? Really?
First - as I said, EMPATHY is actually my natural inclination. And as you can see, there is a difference. You’re right, you’re not in my head - so that’s a moot point.
But THIS….
“Compassion - a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.”
Really? You’ve never seen me with a strong desire to alleviate the suffering?
While I would freely admit (and in fact, I think I did) that compassion and sympathy are not my strong suit - it surprises me that YOU of all people would claim to have not seen it from me.
I may not feel the need to “fix” or “alleviate” a stranger’s suffering - be them celebrity or not. But I sure as hell think you of all people can attest to the fact that I have a desire to alleviate the suffering of those I care about.
And if you can’t… well… to be honest, I’m not sure what to say to that.
But it sure as hell wouldn’t be :heartbeat:
September 11, 2007 @ 11:28 am
I was strictly keeping the comment in relation to this line of conversation, I certainly didn’t mean to imply that it covered EVERYTHING, every conversation, every thought, every emotion. I was specifically pointing it out where this topic is concerned.
In fact, I would have hoped that my adding :heartbeat: :whistle: would have implied that I certainly didn’t think you were like that 100% of the time.
I would say that you are one of the most compassionate people I know when it comes to close friends, family, people you know very well.
September 11, 2007 @ 11:38 am
ok, gotta come out of hiding for this one.
“I feel bad for Britney Spears. Say what you want, but the girl is obviously in need of some therapy. I’m not even a fan… but, wow, this girl is taking a ton of shit lately.”
Where does this say she shouldn’t be held accountable for a poor performance, or she wasn’t giving her Professional Best? I personally am not a fan, but as a human-being , I feel sorry for ANYONE, regardless of career choice, that is obviously in serious trouble.
She is scrambling to make a “come back” and I don’t see that happening in her condition.
The people that are taking the pot shots, are no different than those that do the same thing around the “water cooler”. Let’s make the nasty comments, get attention at someone else’s expense. Robert Downey Jr. is a good example of the Hollywood crowd stepp’n up and wishing him well. The same can be said for Owen Wilson, who has a serious problem with depression. This little gal could be suffering from the same thing and more.
We don’t have to be a fan, pay to watch her perform, but as human-beings we don’t need to kick when it is so obvious that she is in need of help, and that was what Amy was saying.
good job Amy…boy those talks when you were little paid off…
September 11, 2007 @ 11:42 am
That’s exactly what I was trying to say. Wish I could have said it like that. Thanks, Mom! :heartbeat:
September 11, 2007 @ 11:53 am
Well, if we’re talking about in comment conversation only - I’m pretty sure all of my comments were directed at her performance.
And feeling sorry for someone because they are another human is fine. But I don’t think it makes you cold hearted if you don’t feel a need to “alleviate the suffering” of a total stranger either.
September 11, 2007 @ 12:13 pm
:doh: One might say that it is very, very easy to have compassion and a desire “to alleviate the suffering” of someone we know, friends, family, etc. Who doesn’t? In fact, I’m sure that is technically considered compassion, but it is also just an aspect of caring for those you care about, it doesn’t take much effort when your heart is already invested.
When you can have sympathy for someone you don’t know and don’t necessarily have any feeling for - I think that is when one is really talking about having compassion.
And, wow, who called you cold hearted? Certainly not me.
And, again, I never directed anything toward her performance, my comment was a very general comment about someone who is obviously in trouble. It had nothing to do with her performance.
I think this says it all, “We don’t have to be a fan, pay to watch her perform, but as human-beings we don’t need to kick when it is so obvious that she is in need of help…”
And, really goes for just about anyone, not just Britney Spears.
I’m still absolutely floored that a very benign comment has caused so much “controversy” or has been taken so personally. Good grief. It was a very tiny part of a whole post.
:surrender:
September 11, 2007 @ 12:15 pm
Well, only if someone would’ve taped them beating the crap out of eachother… Otherwise what would be the use… I mean: we should have something fun out of it other than them shutting up for a change… right?
September 11, 2007 @ 12:15 pm
I just can’t feel sorry for someone who has had multitudes of people telling her she’s in trouble, and she’s blatantly ignoring them. She gets what she deserves. Just like Judy Garland did.
September 11, 2007 @ 12:18 pm
DB No kidding!!!
Avi I seriously doubt you know much of Judy Garland’s history or you wouldn’t say something so ridiculous and just flat out silly.
September 11, 2007 @ 12:22 pm
I just wanted to tiptoe into the fray and say congratulations on keeping the lovely rodent alive to celebrate such a milestone.
(quietly backing out of the comments now)
September 11, 2007 @ 12:23 pm
Well, she lived into her 40s and she was forcefed drugs as a child actor. Since she and Britney (the independent multimillionaire who chose to spiral down and become a laughinstock as an adult, not as a child) are sooooo similar, I figured if you could compare them, I would also compare them.
September 11, 2007 @ 12:24 pm
Amy, I don’t think it’s a gross exaggeration to feel like the comments you made in response suggested that I was cold hearted for not “feeling sorry” for Britney - or for having anything less than sympathetic to say about her.
And your exact response was “Your inability to empathize is something I’ve been working on for months!”
How is that not to be construed as taken out of this comment thread?
And how do you honestly expect that to not hurt someone’s feelings?
The ability to have compassion for a stranger may be admirable. But I do not agree that if you know someone it’s no longer considered compassion, simply because it’s an expected part of caring.
Shit. I know lots of people who “care” who don’t have compassion.
There’s a wide space between saintly compassion for every person on earth & a cold hearted person with an “inability to empathize”.
September 11, 2007 @ 12:24 pm
Chickie
LOL - Thank you VERY much!!
September 11, 2007 @ 12:28 pm
Miss B I really don’t know where you are coming from with all of this. I really don’t. That was obviously a joke and God knows I’ve said worse to you before and you have never taken such offense.
Sounds like something else is at play here and quite frankly, I don’t think I have much to do with it.
“I’m still absolutely floored that a very benign comment has caused so much “controversy” or has been taken so personally. Good grief. It was a very tiny part of a whole post. :surrender: ”
I’m glad you guys are up for a debate session on Britney Spears… but I think I’m done now.
Have a great day!
September 11, 2007 @ 12:32 pm
The debate, for me, wasn’t on Britney Spears. I couldn’t really care one way or another - as you’ve pointed out.
What hurt my feelings was you saying I have “an inability to empathize that you’ve been working on for months.”
I’m not sure what you’re not getting about how - whether it was intended that way or not - that could be hurtful.
How’s that go… whether you “meant it” or not, saying something hurtful is hurtful… right?
September 11, 2007 @ 12:33 pm
But I had an anti-Britney video and dance all ready that I was about to perform naked and post on the Interweb!
September 11, 2007 @ 12:38 pm
Britt That comment was in response to, “Why am I always the bitch in these scenarios?”
You were sarcastic - so was I. It isn’t anything we haven’t joked about before. I’m floored that you chose now to start taking things so seriously!
How you could take all of this so seriously is beyond me. Like I said, I think there are some other things going on that have nothing to do with me.
And, as for not caring about Britney Spears… holy cow, Britt… you posted several comments that say other wise and then this whole thing has somehow been twisted into being about you.
September 11, 2007 @ 12:42 pm
Yeah, so, apparently a “wow, I didn’t mean to, but I’m sorry I said something off hand that hurt your feelings” is hard to come by.
September 11, 2007 @ 12:50 pm
Demanding a public apology when you have my personal email, IM, and phone… wow. The truce flag was up three or more comments ago.
Britt, I’m sorry your feelings are hurt.
September 11, 2007 @ 1:39 pm
so, after all those comments, um. wow. Happy Birthday Sophie? :what:
September 11, 2007 @ 2:48 pm
Crazy Lady Thank you! You have no idea how much I wish I had just put up the goofy picture of Sophie and left it at that. Of course, then I would have had to endure comments about my “rat” all day, gee, I’m so glad I avoided that! :blush:
September 11, 2007 @ 4:06 pm
while not entirely sure of the science behind it, i’m pretty confident the thin layer of dirt and dried bodily fluid which covers his entire body would protect kid rock from anything tommy lee could throw at him.
September 11, 2007 @ 4:16 pm
Jeremy Hadn’t considered that. You are probably right. :lmfao:
September 12, 2007 @ 8:26 am
Now I am all filled with anxiety! Britt and Amy have been fighting and I am just sick with nervous agitation. Please, please please girls can’t you kiss and make up??? And to be sure there is no chance of future violence you should be topless so it is evident there are no weapons… maybe oil each other up so there is no chance of grappling or wrestling… its a great way to avoid violence. (Pssst!! Avi get the web cam out!!!)
September 13, 2007 @ 11:33 am
I would just like to say “yellow journalism sucks.” And if all there is to talk about in this world is Spears’ lack of performance then we all need a reality check. Everyone has a bad night go to any theatrical venue on opening night 9 times out of 10 it sucks, but life goes on. And really I would like to know how anyone talented or not can stand up to the pressures of being in the spotlight these days. It’s not like there is this entire machine working behind a star making sure the image stays clean, everyone now a days wants a piece of action any way they can get it. So really lets get to the pressing matters of the world like illiteracy or obesity in our country’s youth. I could go on but i think you get the point. Sheesh.
September 13, 2007 @ 11:34 am
And happy birthday to sophie!! She is soo cute.
September 13, 2007 @ 2:40 pm
Y2k Cute. Very cute.
Megan Excellent point and thank you! (from Sophie and I both)
February 6, 2008 @ 4:18 am
I hate checking voicemail too. In fact, sometimes at work I just let voicemail from customers sit there for a few days and then I erase it.
Don’t tell anyone.
February 6, 2008 @ 4:43 am
I always forget sometimes you like to just go off for a few days.
I forget it’s possible it’s not about me.
Thanks for reminding me. :thanks:
February 6, 2008 @ 4:59 am
I am the same about voice mail. I feel I should have it but I HATE checking messages… Blegh! :hide:
February 6, 2008 @ 5:14 am
I’m with you on numbers one and two… I don’t have voicemail now, but when I did? Hated it? And I like to drop out of circulation for much longer than a few days. In fact, there are friends of mine who would probably be surprised to know I’mn still alive…
February 6, 2008 @ 5:26 am
You read the news?
Crazy fucker.
February 6, 2008 @ 7:03 am
I’m with you on the bare feet and brushing your teeth before you get in the shower!
February 6, 2008 @ 8:16 am
Count me in on the dropping out and the voice mail.
You know, children, hard as it is to imagine, there actually once existed a time when, if someone called and you didn’t answer, they just shrugged, said to themselves “She must be busy” and called back later.
I hate voice mail!
February 6, 2008 @ 10:25 am
Fab - My lips are sealed.
Miss B - I’m so going to copy this comment and email it to my mom. That way she doesn’t think she’s the only one.
DB - My husband is constantly checking his email. I just don’t have the patience for it. People get a better response if they just email me.
Amber - I can’t go that long. Someone is guaranteed to disown me. Or send out a search party or something.
Avi - :hole: (look, Britt! I got to use it!!)
Jen - Finally someone else with my barefoot issue!
B’s Mom - I actually remember a time before answering machines, voicemail, AND call waiting. It might have been a better time, a simpler time, and a definitely a less “press 1 then press #” kind of time. :coffee:
February 6, 2008 @ 10:35 am
Yeah I’m like your hubby. On line constantly…
February 6, 2008 @ 2:11 pm
I’m with you on 1 & 2. For some reason, checking voicemail seems to time consuming to me. I’ll just call the person and ask then what was the message.
February 6, 2008 @ 7:14 pm
I don’t just hate voicemail… I hate any and everything having to do with the phone. Phones are eeeeevil.
February 6, 2008 @ 9:04 pm
I totally get you. As I get older, I have many more quirks, and they just have to be that way… I shower in a very specific way. If I make a mistake, the whole shower is thrown off. So many others….