a. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
b. Each player lists 6 facts/habits about themselves.
c. If you want to allow yourself to be tagged, go ahead and just leave me a comment that you did it too!
1. I don't like being touched/hugged, unless you are my husband or child*. I will never refuse a grandparent a hug, but as for others, we have to be extremely good friends or related and you have to be moving or going on a long vacation.
*sometimes Dragonfly will stand close to me while I am doing something and lightly rub his fingers on my arm. This gives me the hebbie jebbies and drives me up the wall. So, sometimes this rule even applies to my children.
2. I am a germaphobe. Miraculously I have not turned my children into one because they still feel the need to stick fingers in their noses and mouths no matter how many times I tell them no or give them "the eye". I have even given them good reason not to do it (i.e. "this is how germs get spread and germs are what make you sick, throw up, cough or have diarrhea; do you want that?") If I hear a child sniffle, I immediately go find a tissue for child. My children usually have a tissue in their pocket when they have a runny nose and they know how to use it. (See nativity post)
3. I am cheap/frugal when it comes to me and my immediate family, but I would give away money to help others in a heartbeat. Since we have been married we have been living on a college student budget, so I don't know any different about having money or not. I don't like to consider ourselves poor (even though, technically, by the govt., we are) because somehow we always get by and we always have what we need to live. I run the the financial books in the family, so if Miracle Gro wants something (i.e. Mountain dew or candy bar), he usually asks first, not because I make him, but because he knows how stressed I get about money and he's considerate.
4. I just asked those in the room for another one and apparently my mother (who has been living with us for the past 5 months) says "you don't talk or listen". I am not sure if this is due to the pregnancy or if I am just like this with my mother or with all people. Anyone who cares to confirm or deny this is welcome to comment.
5. It is extremely hard to offend me. (seriously, don't be afraid to comment on #4) Some people who first meet me may find me stand offish or not friendly*, but I am just extremely laid back. I just really don't care what people say about me or to me. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions.
*I am not an extrovert, so getting to know me may take initial effort on your part.
6. I love taking care of others. If we have unlimited funds when we retire, I would love to have/run a small bed and breakfast. I really love playing hostess and making sure everyone who is under my roof is happy and has all their needs met. This is one reason why I am completely satisfied with my life right now. I love seeing my husband and children happy and luckily they return the favor 10 fold to me.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
I'm bored, so I guess I'll play
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Yes, of the three times that I've touched you, I've asked you first... and either one of us was going on vacation or something. Just kidding... I really have no idea how many times I've touched you.
And, Gardener, this is why I love you. Because you don't get offended easily. People who get offended easily is one of my biggest pet peeves. It's also why I don't venture to become really good friends with girls.
While the Gardener is not easily offended, she get riled up very easily. Most of the time, I watch what I say to avoid this, but on a few occasions it is quite entertaining.
Okay, after reading Miracle Gro's comment, I don't feel like such a bad person for getting riled up, even if I can get offended.
Also, I never knew you didn't like being touched/hugged... does that constitute me as a bad sister? I'm also sicked out when any non-related man touches me, it makes my stomach turn. Are all of us girls like that?
bad sister?... No! I am just not a touchy feeling person. Only with Miracle Gro. don't feel bad or left out. non-related men is the worst for me as well. I guess we'll have to ask Marianne.
oops, I was kidding about the bad sister thing... forgot to put a :)
so what was the deleted comment???
miracle gro's duplicated comment.
Yeah, I am not the most touchy feely person either. Also, you all have been some of the most generous people I have ever known. We are so grateful for the many times you have helped us out. Now about the talking /listening thing, I don't know if I read this wrong, but you are one of the best of both that I know. You are usually the one I turn to when I need to talk to someone or just listen to me rant and rave. So thanks for being there for me sis.
Maybe its just mom then...
Funny, I would not have pinned any of those traits on you except maybe the cheap thing. I think that is a result of the upbringing. I agree with my wife on the talk/listen thing. It has to be your mother. I would be interested in why you are a germaphobe and why the anti-touch thing. Marianne is not anti-touch. She may claim to be, but she is not. I can name many instances to prove my point if she argues.
I think what the Gardener was trying to say is that (and this may be the underlying cause) Mom will start talking to her with the expectation of some reciprocal conversation. When it doesn't happen, Mom gets all huffy and puffy that the Gardener never listens or talks just for the sake of talking. Once you get her attention, then she is a great listener (unless it's economics).
I think mom would just like someone to talk to...
Then she needs to start dating and find a husband :) I hope she finds this funny.
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