Since it’s Thursday afternoon and we’ve been known to veer off into random territory (like this, this, this, and this), I thought I’d toss another one on the barbie, er, blog. Below are things you probably never knew about me and John. Is it proof of our over-sharing tendencies? Yes. Evidence that we’re more than a little weird? Absolutely. But we just had so much fun with a Ten-Things-You-Didn’t-Know-About-Us post waaay back in 2009…
… that we thought it was high time we broke out this post three years later. So without further ado, some random bits:
1. I’ve always wanted to name a band. Not be in one or marry a rockstar. Just name one. All the time I say something weird and exclaim “that would make a great band name!” My favorite band name brain child: “What Ever Happened To Breckin Meyer?” (said out loud after seeing an old Road Trip trailer). Other favorites: “Exhibit A” and “Venn Diagram.” I know, I know. I’m certifiable. But it’s my idea of a good time. Also, I came up with “Pass The Mustard” last night and I’m kinda into it…
2. We assign babies to correlating animals. In a very very loving way. For example Clara’s a turtle. And a little bird. We see both of those animals in her all the time.We have about a million pictures that we glance at and say “Tuuurtle!” or “It’s The Bird!” She also has cousins who are a chipmunk, a bear, a monkey, and a puppy. Seriously, they all have assigned animals – at least in our heads. Here’s Clara’s “angry bird” face.
3. I know she’s not everyone’s cup of tea (and I might be a little scared if she was), but I’m totally under (as in, in no way over) Bethenny Frankel. I’ve seen every episode of Housewives Of New York, Bethenny Getting Married, Bethenny Ever After and even read her book called A Place Of Yes (I thought hearing about things like almost getting on the regular Apprentice and ending up on the Martha Stewart one were fascinating because there’s lots of behind the scenes stuff). And this next part might be polarizing to admit, but once a few years ago after a particularly good old episode of Housewives of New York I turned to John and said “now I totally understand why people get tattoos of celebrities.” Yikes, right? I just adore her hilarious honesty about herself – and I know some people are over her now, but I’m still on the train. She’s just so quick to confirm that she went crazy or had a lapse of judgment instead of denying it. I think it’s refreshing and I try to use that as my inspiration when I’m feeling defensive. That’s right, Bethenny Frankel is my inspiration. Hey, whatever works, right?
4. Nearly almost every day of Clara’s first six months on this planet she peed on her dad while he changed her diaper. We heard that was only a boy thing, but as soon as the first diaper came off, she just let it flow. And she usually made the face below. Is that not a Dr Evil/Mini-Me face or what? Hilarious. Note: John did not find it as hilarious as I did.
5. John’s favorite comeback (well, maybe second to “That’s What She Said”) is “Your Face.” No matter what someone says. For example, this dialog has actually transpired in our house – Sherry: “Oh man, did you leave that bag out in the car?” John: “Your face.” And for some reason I laugh every time. It’s his catch phrase. And I guess if pressed mine is “I do what I want!” spoken in a faux bratty tone. Even as a response to John asking if I’ll hand him the remote (which I then do and follow up with a pouty “here, but only because I wanted to”). Dorks for life.
Now it’s your turn. Tell me five random things, or at least one, about you. Do you put ketchup on your steak? Sing show-tunes in the shower? Count stairs whenever you’re on them (I totally do that in my head most of the time). Come on guys, let’s have some Thursday afternoon bonding, shall we?
Courtney says
I picture doomsday scenarios in my head and then voice them out loud. Like,
Driving across a suspension bridge:
Me: Wouldn’t it suck if one of those cables snapped and cut our car in half?
Husband: You. are insane.
Yeah…. :)
I also talk in strange voices (only at home though) and if a part of a sentence reminds me of a song lyric, I’ll start singing the song.
I LOVE that people are so delightfully weird!
YoungHouseLove says
You sounds like me. I’ve seen way too many Final Destination films (as in all of them).
-John
Amelia says
I completely do this too! Whenever I do this, husband often calls me “Morticia” or “Morbid” – maybe Final Destination has something to do with it(?), John. I’ve even seen 5 (hangs head in shame).
Dawn says
I have to double check my keys are in my purse before I lock the door (which I do on the door because my clicker battery is dead). I say “six to one, half dozen to another” – even though I know that’s wrong, I can’t get my mouth to say the right thing. I also love Bethenny – she’s hilarious! Especially when she was ice skating on that “Skating with the Stars” show!
Nikole says
My all-time favorite fake band name is Del Boca Vista, after the name of the retirement community where Jerry’s parents lived on “Seinfeld.” But I think it has to be a 3-piece punk band of 18-25 year-olds. Otherwise, the name just doesn’t work.
Emily says
1. I, too, love Bethenny Frankel in spite of the haterade people are evidently chugging. I love her honesty. It’s fresh and rare, it seems. Did you hear she’s coming back to daytime? I’m pumped. It’ll liven up my treadmill routine.
2. I only use white towels at my house. Something about being able to bleach them makes me feel like they’re cleaner.
3. My dog eats inexpensive dog food because it’s the only thing he’ll eat consistently. If I put down healthy food, he’ll turn his nose up at it for days before he almost starves and gives in.
4. I’m obsessed with quilts. Old or new, doesn’t matter — I love ’em all. (Well, except those that use batik fabrics. Yuck.)
5. I put my hair in a ponytail the second I get home from work. I try to leave it down and cute and professional and stuff (even though I’m a web designer and could likely get away with a mohawk), but the second I hit the back door, that hair is up and out of my face.
Amanda says
I *love* white towels, but my husband’s body wash turns them all grey and grody (even after bleaching), so he’s been rationed three wash cloths and that’s it. We keep all of the “good” wash cloths for our guests.
Lindsey d. says
5. I’m the opposite. My hair is put away, no fuss, at work, but I try to keep it down and cute for boyfriend/family/friends.
Emily says
Amanda, I love the wash cloth rationing! I suddenly feel like I ought to ration things to my boyfriend more often so that I’m not constantly cleaning up boy junk.
Lindsey D, too funny that we’re opposites! I do wear my hair down on the weekends (except in the summer because when it’s 105 — really — ew) because I like to appear human and pretty instead of lazy, but your logic has made me want to just wear mine up every day at work and down the rest of the time! Maybe I’ve had it wrong all along! :o)
Cassondra says
When my husband and I were still dating, when we’d talk on the phone and I had to pee really bad I would just hang up and go, by the time he called back I was done – it was weird but saved time!
Amme says
So, I don’t know if anybody else has said this yet, but, if Clara is a bird no wonder she likes worms so much! Haha. My husband and I always say “someday when we are 80”. like: someday when we are 80 we can afford this, or go there, etc. As if when were 80 we will be so rich and full of energy? Kinda strange but we have said it for the last 12 years since we got married!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahah- so funny! Never made the bird/worm connection!
xo
s
pen || new york nonsense says
I am obsessed with Bethenny as well! My husband makes fun of me. I am consistently hoping I’ll run into her on the streets of New York. When I found out her talk show was taped in CA as opposed to NY I was sooo upset. (I wanted tix!!) I LOVE LOVE her honesty. I read her first dieting book, but have been meaning to read the rest. She’s just so real and seems like someone I would want to go out and drink with on the reg. Ha, rambling about the B.Frankel. I have issues. Also, my husband and I are obsessed with, “That’s what she said…” in response to anything and everything even when it doesn’t make sense.
Lindsey says
Oh, this is a fun game.
In elementary school, there was a kid who always begged for food during snack time. It annoyed me, so I would always lick my gold fish crackers before giving them to him. Today, we’re in our mid-20s and this boy is one of our state representatives… And I laugh every time I see him on the news!
That’s all I can think of for now : )
Mandy says
Speaking of weird things…
A few years ago my husband and I were fighting (I forget what the argument was about) and I became so mad at him that for some reason I called him a “big stupid.” He stopped dead in his tracks, looks at me and laughs, “Did you just call me a big stupid?” We started cracking up and propmptly got over the argument. Now, whenever we start to get mad at each other, one of us breaks out the “big stupid” and the fight is over before it even begins.
What can I say, we’re dorks, too!
Kara says
Totally random but this reminds me of my friend who named one of her cats Big Dumb. I crack up whenever I think about it, the poor thing!
Lindsay@Tell'er All About It says
OMG – hubby and I did this too! Only I called my hubby a “Mr. Stinky Pants” and it’s kind of stuck. Haha! Stops an argument before it starts! AWESOME
Shari says
Those were awesome!
1. I can sing every single word to Snoop Dogg’s Lodi Dodi….without music.
2. When I was in college, I knew every single dance move to NSYNC’s Dirty Pop. I remember one time I had my friend, her boyfriend and his friend over at my apartment, popped in the video and did the entire dance along with the video. I had to pick their jaws up off the floor.
3. When I was little, I LOVED the song We Built This City. I played that record (yes, I said record) so much that it makes my sister cringe to this day every time she hears it.
(Geez….I just realized these are all about music so far.)
4. I get chills when I see other people brushing their teeth.
5. Sometimes I dance and shake my booty in Tippy’s face (my chihuahua) just to see her reaction. Sadly, she’s gotten used to it and just looks at me like I’m crazy. Poor Tipster.
Erin {Home Everyday} says
I too know all the words to Lodi Dodi. I listen while I work out… or you know, training for the Hunger Games :)
Ana from Portugal says
I say “Run, Forrest, Run!” a lot!
For instance, if I ask my husband to go buy bread or fruit, or any other thing really, and even if he uses the car, when he’s closing the door I yell:
RUN, FORREST, RUN!
(sigh)
Candace says
My husband and I yell this a lot too….sometimes we yell it in a Southern accent if the mood strikes. I even yell it at my kids who still have no clue who or what “Forrest” is. haha.
Abby R says
Bethenny FOREVER! Don’t be ashamed. She’s the greatest celeb alive.
Crystal @ 29 Rue House says
These are weird things okay…
1. I clench my teeth really hard whenever I’m petting/loving on the kitties or have a big smoochfest on the kids. Sometimes my jaw moves and I’m sure I just crushed a few teeth away.
2. While driving, I always watch the shady parts of the road to find the ones where my car will fit into the entirely as I pass over them.
3. I love chaos. My life is best when there is lots of it and I’m always pushing it to the edge. Hence four cats, two kids (even though it is practical impossible to afford it), a full time job and trying to do a thousand house projects plus blog.
4. I made up this word – scenariosizing – it essentially means brainstorming but you could think of it as exercising your skills to come up with different scenarios.
5. And I should really be working now. :)
janetl says
1. My siblings and I still say “your face”. This made me feel better that there are other adults out there doing it. :)
2. I call fast food “out food”. For example, “Let’s do out food for dinner”.
3. I associate numbers to colors and feelings. Like 5 is red and kind of bitchy.
Kellee says
“5 is red and kind of bitchy” — cry-laughing at this! Amazing.
Christina says
#3: omg I do this too!!!!!! 2 is yellow and a little brat.
Emily E says
I call my baby and our pets nicknames that I make up on the fly. Things like fluffy bum (for the cat), or squishy thighs (for the baby). My husband thinks I’m going to give her (my daughter) a complex. And my catchphrase is “You’re not the boss of me.” Which my two year old has now picked up. Lovely.
Ivy says
Some people that have known me for years still dont know tthat I have a crazy Elvis Presley obsession. Only my husband does because I find way to mention Elvis at least once a day. So strange. And he has to put up with my Elvis throw blanket that’s hidden upstairs because it doesn’t go with anything else in the house.
And I have 4 dog statues in my house that I say I “rescued”. My favorite one is from Zgallerie named Rufus and he really is a part of the family. Haha.
Britt @ Honest to Goodness Living says
In college my friends and I had this strange ghetto meets the south accent we used to speak to each other in whenever we were being silly or saying something sarcastic.
But now all grown up and living in a completely different city than any of those friends (though I still see them every chance I get!) – I sometimes use the accent forgetting that people have no idea where it’s coming from, or why in the heck i seemed to just change personalities. I said something in it the other night at a girls night without even realizing it.. and the girls were like, “whoa – hold up. What WAS that?”
Oops.
Kelly says
I am physically incapable of doing any sort of dance move without making my eyes-wide-open-mouthed “dancing face” which looks insane… but even though I know that, I can’t stop myself from doing it.
Sherry– I also count stairs in my head when I go up and down them!
Desiree C. says
Our catch phrases include:
1. Your mom went to college.
ex: Can you lock the doors?
Your mom went to college.
2. I’m a man! I’m 40! (even though my husband is 27 and I’m almost 27…and a woman…)
3. I’m the BOSS! Though, when saying this, you need to be sure there is emphasis on “boss”.
Sara says
LOL! My husband also always says “I’m a man! I’m 40!” even though he’s only 34.
GreenInOC says
HAD to know where “I’m a man! I’m 40!”, came from!
Reenie says
I’m still on the Bethenny train….although sometimes I think she’s a lil short with her hubby….but I reckon we don’t actually know what goes on behind closed doors ;)
Eileen says
Omgosh. I totally thought the “your face” thing was unique to my husband. Where on earth did these boys come up with it? Was it in a movie or something?
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, no idea!? Who invented “Your Face?” Anyone know?
xo
s
Jessica says
Your face! Hilarious!
My husband and I (and now my best friend, her parents, siblings… you get the picture) say that all the time! We also use it as the insult to end insults. Having a fight and want to be done? Your face. Love you guys even more now.
Emily says
I know what you mean about Bethenny. I kinda have the same thing going on with Giuliana Rancic. Not creepy stalker…but just sort of think she’s super funny and relatable. (In a ‘I’m normal and not rich and don’t go on vacations every other week and have a glam squad” kinda way.)
Erin {Home Everyday} says
Ever since that episode of Scrubs when JD says, “So’s your face” to Elliot, that is our favorite way to end a tiff. We usually end up laughing and the tiff is over. Voila. As for five bits here goes:
1.) I sometimes lie to my kids that certain candy has nuts (of which they are allergic) to preserve the candy for Brian and I and we don’t have to share. I know it is mean, but how else am I to keep candy around with three kids under 5?
2.) When I’m working out I pretend I’m training for the Hunger Games. I wish I was kidding.
3.) Sometimes I can be realllllyyyy lazy. As in, I once watched half an episode of Jerseylicious before getting up to get the remote. I was disgusted with myself.
4.) My mind never seems to shut off. Ever. I’m constantly thinking, planning, coming up with ideas, and researching. I sometimes cannot make it through a whole movie without spacing out about something else.
5.) When I was a kid, instead of playing school and house. I played office and hotel management.
I’m so weird.
Emily says
LOL just like “So’s your face!” from Scrubs. It’s good to have a catch phrase! I like to say “That’s a thing, right?” When I’m talking about something pop culturey that I’m not too sure about or just something whaky. I usually do get assurance that what I’m talking about is in fact a thing!
Ammie says
On this week’s Modern Family Cam says ” I googled it – it’s a thing!” My husband and I both knew that would end up in our regular conversation – and sure enough – it did!
Kelly says
I can’t read a fortune from a fortune cookie without saying “in bed” at the end of the fortune. (Try to keep it on the DL when the kiddo is aroung though…)
Kellie says
1. Its weird, but if Im getting on a plane, I HAVE to touch the outside of it while getting on it. Its absolutly absurd…but for some reason if I touch the plane it wont crash.
2.Ive always called by son “monkeycrack” cause when he is hyper he jumps around like a monkey on crack. Plus he is cute like one too.
3. My husband and I call eachother “noon.” I dont know why, I have no freaking idea where it came from but i literally get called noon more then by my own name.
4. I always say “your penis” If my husband says “This is awful.” “So is your penis.” “I need a haircut” “SO does your penis.” Vulgar, i know…but it makes strangers laugh. ha.
Natalie Royall says
Love the honesty! Makes me smile. My hubby and I will debate who’s picking up the check at a restuarant… and we have shared checking / everything! HA! Also we assign foods to people. I’m his cumquat (it’s a fruit) and our 5 month old daughter is the Peanut and I call him my “Honey Bunches of Oats” BIZZAR I know, but it works for us :)
Romaine says
confessionsssssssss (usher voice)
-I eat altoids like crazy. I have a pack a week habit
– I love making templates. I love customizing. I love Word. I love seeing someone use my templates and being all- Yeah.. I made that!
– I listen to really raunchy rap ( rachet rap I like to say) in my car – by myself- all the time. I think all my friends would be shocked.
– I make Memes all the time to see how quickly they come back around to me.Those sarcastic ones ….and they almost always do which cracks me up.
Jasmine says
I make up words. A lot. Everyone has a name, or I’ll weave words into a little song. My family looks at me as if the last marble has dropped, but eventually they start to use my ‘words’ too. Then I change them. A few examples; poopah (the dog), benmergi, munkin-doogie, schmengle, bodjah, smurm, the list just goes on and on…
Tara says
1. When I hang a towels on our towel bar, I fold them in half length wise and hang them over the bar so the open sides face out.
2. Toilet paper must hang OVER. I’ve even been known to change it in other people’s bathrooms.
3. At dinner, I eat my veggies first, then the side dish (noodles, rice, whatever) and then the meat. When I ate spagettios as a kid, I would eat all the noodles and save all the meatballs for last.
4. I only use the smaller forks and spoons in our silverware set to eat with.
5. I have to wash my feet before I go to bed. I can’t sleep if I don’t.
Yes, I have been officially diagnosed with OCD. ;)
B says
OMG, Tara, I do all of those too!!
Kaylie says
When my husband and I were adopting our second puppy, my husband said he wanted a “cinnamon-colored” one. When Wilson first came home he was black & brown, but he’s changed fur colors to light brown (which is typical of Cairn Terriers as they age). I’m not sure the poor baby knows his real name, because we call him Wilson, Wilcinnamon, Cinnamon Puppy Pants, Cinni-Moo, Mini-Mo, Littlefoot…and he responds to all of them with lots of kisses!
Jen@The Decor Scene says
When someone asks me “how are you” I say “I’m just ducky”. Depending on my mood it might come out in different ways {happy or mad}. HA!!!
And I also see our wedding anniversary date everyday on the clock. It might be in the morning or at night, but it’s everyday. So I will say “It’s 10:22 Bug-A-Boo”. Just a silly name we call each other all the time. Even write the nickname in cards to each other. HAHA!!! This is a great post. LOVE IT!!!
Krystal says
1. I have a very extreme phobia of birds that derives from a bird flying into my head as a kid and getting tangled in my hair (it kept flapping and clawing at my skull…and my dad had to cut most of my hair off to get it out).
2. In 7th grade I was the only girl in my gym class with 30 boys. The teacher never made me participate until one day he was being evaluated and said I had to play basketball with everyone else…I was TACKLED to the floor within five minutes (in a no-contact sport, mind you) and I broke my elbow.
3. I played the Scary Maze Game prank on my roommate freshman year of college, and she was so scared that she jumped on our futon and broke it. I almost wet my pants from laughing so hard.
4. I am a terrible bowler. TERRIBLE. To date, my high score is 47.
5. Since I was about 6 or 7, I have religiously played Tetris a minimum of 30 times a day. I have beat the game too many times to count. I think this skill has also made me a master a packing anything and everything (one suitcase for a 3 week vacation, check).
Maria says
Your bird incident sounds terrifying! I am probably going to have nightmares tonight!
Tara says
OMGosh! I am scared of birds because one almost flew in my face when I was a kid. I would have fainted if it got stuck in my hair!
Valerie says
I ALSO use ‘your face’ as a response to everything. Or more often… ‘so’s your face’. It’s hilarious. It’s a thing.
If ever asked what time it is my answer is invariably 4:00. I like the number 4 and I hate looking at the time. I’ve done it as long as I can remember. A little weird, huh?
I am terrified of escalators. That’s right. Escalators. I am worried that loose clothing or something will get caught and sucked into the mechanism entrapping and possibly strangling myself or loved ones. I avoid them at all costs and make my family do the same. When I was in HS I did an entire research paper on escalator related deaths and injuries. It was startling.
Geez. I’m weird.
Ashley says
1. “Point of Inflection” and “Bedroom Eyes” were my band names when I was in high school…..OBVIOUSLY I was trying (too hard!) to be dark/sexy/mysterious
2. While I do count stairs, I MUST start with my left foot first.
3. I make my cats eat all the dead bugs in my house. More like–I point at it, they come look to see, and then gobble it up! My boyfriend tries to convince them the bugs are cookies!
4. I used to tear out the insides of biscuits and roll them into balls and dip in ketchup. I have no idea what was wrong me with me :)
5. Whenever I write an email, I compose it in a British accent. I can’t help myself–I’ve got an internal Brit up there chattering away! Keeps things interesting when I’m trying to be professional :)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, Bedroom Eyes! Hilarious.
xo,
s
Kasey M. says
In college a friend of mine composed her papers in a stuffy British accent. She said it helped her sound smart and as someone who often editied her papers I think she was on to something.
At the very least it made paper writing less painful. Most of our freshman floor picked up the habit during finals. We were a nerdy group.
Emily says
Oooh, I HAVE named a band! Indirectly, obviously. But a co-worker’s husband played in a metal band (yech!) and when they needed a name they picked “Synesthesia” which is a sweet *brain disorder* that I have (and he was fascinated by) which makes me assign a color to ever letter in the alphabet. Numbers too . . . . . which then means that most words have a “color”, at least in my head! Its been that way since I was born, and I didn’t even know it was weird till I was graduating from college. Doesn’t everybody think the letter E is blue!? Or C is yellow?
For the record, “Sherry” is greenish black, “John” is dark green and brown, “Clara” is a happy yellow :) I don’t pick ’em, but I do have to think about what I name my kids!
YoungHouseLove says
No way! That’s amazing!
xo
s
Karen says
My friends and I say “your face” too! How funny! I think if we ever met in person, we’d be great friends. :) Thanks for sharing this!
Julie says
I “air type” when listening to someone talking, like a professor in school, or a seminar leader or during a sermon. Like, I’ll try to “air type” exactly what they are saying to see if I can keep up!! #nerd
YoungHouseLove says
Hah! I love all of this info guys. You’re cracking us up.
xo,
s
Heather says
love your 5 random facts :) I see animals in my family too…good to know others do this too! heres my 5 facts:
1. I love christmas. Like actually I listen to christmas music all year long and feel like december is truly the best time of the year.
2. I can never get enough notebooks. I dont actually write in them but the feel of a fresh notebook and paper is amazing. (I may also collect lip gloss products)
3. The current music stuck in my head is glee’s grease lightening
4. my comeback is wats up doc ? (said in a bugs bunny voice)
5. As i workout I loos count of any sort of reps that i do after 7 and then just pretend like I’ve totally been counting all along :)
Kay says
I loved these (especially Clara being a turtle and a bird. I can definitely see it!)
Here are three from me:
1) I always watch movies and tv on DVD (or netflix) with closed captioning. I don’t have a hearing problem; I’m just obsessed with catching everything.
2) I have a horrible time falling asleep and the only way I can turn off my brain is counting backwards from 300 by threes. And I will do it over and over and over again if necessary. 300… 297… 294… 291….
3) If I’m in the middle of a conversation and someone says something that reminds me of a song lyric or uses a phrase or even a word from a song lyric, I’ll just sing it, out-loud. (This is why I love all of your 90s hip hop references!) And while it probably annoys many people to death, it’s now my thing and I swear my friends expect it.
Heather says
I do the closed captioning thing too! It drives my husband absolutely CRAZY.
Jennifer says
1-I say “I You” more than I Love You to my kiddos. My oldest used to say this when she was first learning to talk. We thought it was adorable and now that she is 14 we still love it. It makes me smile every time.
2-I too LOVE Bethenny. I too have watched any and all episodes that she has appeared on. My favorite lately are her appearances on Ellen. I love them both so much.
3-I would love to be Ellen’s personal assistant. I know she would make me laugh daily. I daydream of this often. Wishing I had her money and could do all the wonderful things she does with her notoriety and money.
4-I am addicted to my IPhone=less productivity.
5-I use Google way to much to check word spelling.
And one bonus-I drive my friends and family crazy because I use Emoji’s way too much in my text messages. ????????
Jennifer says
Ha. The ??? were supposed to be Emoji’s. One ;) and one 8).
Mallory D. says
My favorite saying when I either get something wrong or it’s already been done is “Just Kidding!”
Me: The dogs need to be fed.
Hubby: I already did it.
Me: Oh, Just Kidding!
Kristen says
I quote the most obscure lines from TV shows and expect everyone to know what I am referring to. My favorite is looking at the ceiling and shouting ‘SEMANTICS’ with clutched fists when people correct me on a wording mistake. Any 30 rock watchers know what I am talking about?
When I am in a boring meeting I see how far I can get into SNL’s ‘Mother Lover’ and ‘Natalie Rap’. So inappropriate, I know.
Related- every time I go to Target I have to resist saying ‘Claaaaaasic Peg’ at the checkout line.
When people sneeze I say ‘May God Bless you upon this day!’ in my best old Grandma voice.
I may be just a little strange.
Katie says
I love the people-as-animals thing! I once spent an entire high school band trip trying to figure out what breed of dog all the other band members were. Thank god they found it funny…
P.S. My husband and I have named our Guitar Hero band “Spud’s Bubbler”, after our turtle Spud’s aquarium airstone.
kerry says
I’ve been known to tell people to die in a fire when they aggravate me. I dont really mean it, it just came out one day and now i keep using it.
this escalated one day, when me and my husband got into a 20 minute “arguement”.. where we did nothing but scream back and forth.. OH YEAH, WELL YOU DIE IN… (insert flood, car, fire, my arms tonight?)
must’ve been something I said.
Sara says
I trace every mailbox I see in the air with my finger. I’ve done it since I was a kid and often wonder what the heck that means about me?!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, I love that.
xo
s
Jenni says
I think some of these things qualify as OCD, but they are quirks nonetheless.
1. I always put things in ROY G BIV order. Ikea plates, crayons, file folders, shirts, etc. I figure if God made that order, it is a pretty good bet.
2. My response for many years was “Your mom”. I need to bring that back.
3. We like to randomly sing things instead of saying them.
4. I like artificial strawberry milkshakes, but I despise ones with strawberry chunks in them.
5. I spend 5-10 minutes trying to decide what Kleenex/Puffs/Generic box will go with my current decor. They have to match.
We are getting ready to paint our kitchen cabinets in the new year using the YHL method! Thanks for video you made. It was super helpful. Excited to try it!
erin says
ugh i love bethenny frankel too! i never saw her on real housewives, but somehow i started watching ever after, and i found her hilarious, real, and truthful. she says what I say! <3!
Britt F. says
I share your love for all things Bethenny! I’ve been so sad without her on TV screen (if her show is on and I’m missing it somehow, please tell me!). There’s just something so refreshing about her transparency and rawness. I want to work for her and sit on her sofas and drink skinny girls. For. Like. Ever.