Again?!

So am I the only one who keeps thinking of odd, strange things about themselves ever since writing the initial 7? Well I'm sure you're all thinking, I cannot handle anymore of her brand of crazy, but let me tell you something, people - I am about 8 different kinds of crazy. Let me fill you in on a few more.

First of all, I have to make myself wait until the day after Halloween to set up my Christmas decorations. Andy said I was as bad as CVS!

Second, I am kind of anti- woman. I know this sounds strange, but I just cannot help myself. I read once on a Starbucks cup, "There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women." That was a quote from Nancy Pelosi... I think of that every so often and how much I hate that quote. Anyway, I think that about 95% of women should not be allowed to drive. I'm sorry, but they just don't pay attention, don't know the rules, and are just plain bad drives. And don't be mistaken, I include myself in that category at times. I also think that about 98% of women shouldn't be allowed outside of the home without a responsible chaperon, which sadly enough, isn't always their husband, since they are about as clueless as their counterpart! If you have ever been the car with me, or on the phone with me as I drive, you've gotten a feel for this. Now, as you can see I am clearly not a people person, but I am not saying that I do not try to be nice and civil and respectful of these individuals feelings and overall life, but I am only human. And my human part wishes that other humans could function as adults and not small children in a bumper car arena or playground setting. To sum up, yes, I think that some women fall painfully into our stereotype and give us all a bad name. By the way, women are way too emotional, also.

As if this weren't enough to make you exclaim in horror the next time you see me, I have saved the best for last. If you have a bathroom with a tub that employs the use of a shower curtain, and if I have used said bathroom, then I can guarantee that I have checked behind the curtain to make sure nobody was there. I am as serious as Elmer Fudd in hunting season. Ask Anna. I report back to her each time that her bathtub is free of persons. I can't really explain this OCD quirk, but I cannot use the facilities until I have cleared this area.

Now, if I haven't done a well enough job of making you want to never see me again, that may mean you are as messed as I am. Sorry. Maybe we can help each other through these times, and avoid a special place in hell. I really hate that statement....

Web Tag - Zach

I thought that it only appropriate for you to get to see the oddities of Zach, since he is the patriarch of this blog. If you get nervous or scared, please continue reading, and remember that I live with these things everyday, so they are not life threatening! Also, I am writing these for Zach... He said I would know better about these things...
1. Zach will not ship a package until I have double checked the item being sent, the address on the box, the e-mail, and again the box, and sometimes I even have to watch him seal the box!
2. When locking up the house at night, Zach will stand at the garage door for literally 2-3min staring into the garage at the large door... making sure it is shut... after it is shut
3. He will also spend the same amount of time looking at his alarm clock, making sure that it is set to the correct time... it is on the correct time
4. The only foods Zach refuses to eat are sweet potatoes & guacamole
5. Zach is one of the most articulate, best speakers I have ever met. He also is one of the worst spellers I have ever met. And I worked with elementary children!
6. We have lived in our house for over 6 years, and he will still ask where things are located... I have not re-organized!
7. One year for Christmas, and then his birthday, we got Zach Cinderella, and The Little Mermaid. He loved it!

Web Tag

So I guess now instead of the annoying e-mails with the personal info, we get to do it by blog now. And yes, I do know that I sent them to you! I had a somewhat difficult time with this, and I guess that's because what others see as weird or odd, seems perfectly normal to me. Anyway, here's for Cari...
1. Socks CANNOT be askew on the foot. With a 3yr old & 1yr old, sometimes it's easier to just go without. I will stop wherever I am at if my sock has deviated the slightest from where it should rest on my foot, take off my shoe and straighten it out. I have even gotten up and fixed Zach's socks myself, since he refused to do it.
2. I still do not sleep in total darkness. I have a small light on somewhere in the room. Along the same lines, I get nightmares on a regular basis. Sometimes so bad that I can't go back to sleep.
3. I love vocabulary, words and languages and how they can all tie into each other. I thought the Greek derivatives in high school was the best class. I tried to take etymology, but it was full. I am currently learning Greek and I feel so happy when I am studying.
4. I am anal about putting away food. Mainly milk. If you use it to make cereal, put it back into the fridge before you eat the cereal. I don't care if you'll have a second bowl of cereal, get it back out when you're ready for more cereal. If you used something to make a sandwich, put it away before you begin eating your sandwich. Also, if it expires tomorrow, and it won't get used up, it goes in todays trash.
5. When I sleep, I have to have my ears covered with a blanket. Whether it's for the night or a nap, my ears cannot be exposed.
6. I am a minimalist. I love to throw out stuff. My grandmother is alarmed when I tell her that I will not keep every scrap of paper that my little darlings give me for whatever reason. I throw out birthday cards, thank yous, invitations and many other things, simply because it serves no purpose in being kept. I will clean out toys about once a month and get rid of lots. Clothes, shoes, trinkets, etc.
7. If I had the time and money, I would love to learn how to play the drums. And a secret dream job that I have wanted to do for years - I want to be an auto mechanic!