Because I Am Quirky

I need to get my blogging groove back on and although I have a million half written posts (along with the many inside my head), I think I'll start with this meme, or combination of memes.  Because I think I can kick it out and hopefully get my act together.  Not that I've been lallygagging around, more like there is so much to say that I can't get one cohesive thought out without going overboard and then falling asleep because I am exhausted.

My buddy, Delilah, over at Floating in Space, tagged me with this, so here goes:

5 things found in your bag

1. Lotion (see below under quirky)

2. Sunglasses, when not being worn, because I cannot go outside without my prescription sunglasses.

3. Trident cinnamon gum

4. Jane's EpiPen

5. A tape measure

5 favorite things in your room

1. Two cow prints, one from Giverny and one from a local artist.

2. My slippers (see below under quirky)

3. A photo of Scott in his first Halloween outfit, a homemade bunny costume, because we used to call him our little bunny and one of Matt and I in Maine hiking, before we were engaged.

4. My medal from the half marathon

5. A dresser from my grandfather's house that he re-finished himself

5 things you've always wanted to do (hardest category!  Only five!)

1. Stop procrastinating

2. Get a liberal arts degree

3. Read fast

4. Be a guest on Oprah.  Not for a makeover, although that'd be cool, or for some horrific reason, but because I had something really enlightening and original to share.

5. Own an old, Victorian house on a lake in New England with a wrap around porch and a dock.

5 things you are currently into

1. Running

2. My kids - their schools, their activities, their social lives

3. Reading blogs

4. Trying to figure out what I want to do next with my life

5. Getting organized

 

And since I am not going to tag anyone, I'll add my fifth thing as:

5 quirky things about you (which is actually another meme entirely, see Kristen's attempt at not being quirky)

1. I don't like anything carbonated, except beer. (turns out this is a sensory thing, no surprise!) I could actually do an entire post on all my food related quirks... and sensory related....

2. I put lotion on my hands after I wash them.  Every time.  I wash my hands a lot.

3. I prefer to write with a sharpened number 2, Ticonderoga pencil over any other writing utensil.

4. My comforter and sheet must line up exactly at the top or I can't sleep.

5. I can't read today's newspaper if I haven't read yesterday's yet.

I asked my husband what comes to mind when I say I'm quirky and he said that I like to wear slippers inside, always, even when it is hot.  Good point, honey.

And I'd like to do this meme that Jordan did ages ago (no, not the one she tagged me for, which I started and didn't finish, sigh), but, alas, I am falling asleep again.

Comments

[the weirdgirl]

What's that carbonated/sensory thing? Because I have always had a very low tolerance for carbonation. It's why I don't drink soda. Except for the occasional root beer.

I TOTALLY want a Victorian! I plan on buying one when I'm rich.

[tulipmom]

Glad to see you're back.

No carbonated beverages for me either. They make me feel like a bloated whale.

[Matthew]

I love all that is quirky; well maybe not the socks :)

[delilah]

I think my 5 current things are the same as yours. No wonder we get along so well!

I love the quirks and the fact that we all have funny little quirks. It makes me feel much less crazy!

Glad you are posting again :)

[Jordan]

Mmm, slippers. Me, too. Yes, even in summer, although I have some lightweight ones. ;-) And I officially tag you for that meme. Get to it!

(Oh, and when you get that house in New England, PLEASE invite me. For a month. Okay?)

[kristen]

You are so funny, and quirky. I like to wear slippers too, and pajamas. All day if I can get away with it.