5 things you never wanted to know about me.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by KimbaYLRF

I sucked my thumb until I was 11 and only stopped because my dad threatened to send me to school with a diaper and bottle and a note for the teacher.

I sucked my thumb til I was about 10. I made a gentleman's agreement with my mother. I would quit the thumb and she would quit the ciggies. Guess who reneged? Guess who is still resentful of that?

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

I grind my teeth all. the. time.

I become easily lost in thought while driving. I will drive with my left arm and constantly rub it with my right... just like my mother.

Like Hollylane my morning rituals are borderline OCD. From what I do the minute I wake up, to when I walk out the door for work. My honey never needs an alarm clock, because when she hears me blowdry my hair, she knows it's 7:00am on the dot.

Another grinder here. I really need to get a thingy from the dentist for that. I did it as a coping mechanism during my childhood and I can't seem to stop. I do it when I concentrate hard on something, when I'm frustrated, when I'm sleeping, when I'm flat out angry....although then it turns into more of a teeth clenching thing.

I can remember specific instances of when I did NOT remember driving from point A to point B. It goes beyond getting lost in thought, I think, and sometimes scares the bejeezus out of me.

I'm a little short of OCD when it comes to morning rituals, but I definitely have a pattern and if something gets off kilter like I'm late waking up or something broke that I have to fix, then my whole day feels shot from the get go.

I am a goody two shoes about some things....like rules. They are usually there for a reason, so abide by them or I shall get snarky. Ebon has had to talk me down from giving someone a thorough lashing in a thread because they blatantly ignored the OP's rules for the thread. I critique the driving of others, loudly and sometimes with finger puppets, when they break the rules.

[uglyboi]

I like to lock Beasley out of the car and then drive off. Ok, I always come back!

I like to eat things past their expiration dates.

I love absolute perfect silence.

I think pineapples are a great conversation starter.

There is a robot dinosaur asleep in my closet, with its eyes closed and a fine sheen of dust on its ridged back.

[Hollylane]

1. I keep a jar of peanut butter and a clean spoon next to my bed.
2. I have a strong desire to yell "Towanda"when trying to merge in Portland area traffic, nearly on a daily basis.



3. I have watched the entire series, Stargate SG-1, more than 15 times.
4. I like something sweet with nearly any kind of meat.
5. My pets are more important than you, until I love you, and then you become equally important.

[moxie]

I talk to myself quite often when trying to do things, so much so that people think that I am talking to them if they walk by my office and I am doing something that I have to tell them that I am talking to myself.

When driving, I will sometimes find myself quacking like a duck along to a song.

I have a coupon organizer and I clean it out monthly.

I pretty much only use the dishwasher unless it's an item that can't be put in the dishwasher.

I also have a morning order/routine and that if anything distracts me from it I will forget to do something. I have many of times gone to work without brushing my teeth or putting deodorant on because the phone rang (I keep a toothbrush/toothpaste and deodorant in my desk at work for that reason).

[Sassy]

1: I have odd noises/phrases that sound cat-like, from purring to hissing and everything in between. They come out in normal conversation. I make no apologies.
2: I dream very vividly. I can wake up myself and other people -- laughing or screaming -- because of a dream.
3: My toenails must be painted. I feel "naked" otherwise. Seriously, even in sneakers.
4: I love clothes and shoes but I hate getting dressed because I prefer my skin bare.
5: Sometimes conversation with me is more like getting a running monologue of what's wandering through my mind. And then my brain skips ahead and my tongue can't keep up and I tangent into the next thought without finishing the first one. My very good friends manage to keep up but passersby or newly introduced individuals sometimes just blink and wonder what they missed.

[bright_arrow]

1) I bite my fingernails, so my toenails are always painted. Sometimes I can go through phases where I don't bite them..and then it ends and I tear them off. It's gross, I know. When I stress a lot, I do it too.

2) I also quit smoking, but I love to stand next to people who do. Unless they have that stale tobacco smell, and then it just makes me want to puke.

3) I have a routine when I get up in the morning, and when I sleep in, it throws me off - even if I wake up with time to do what I have wanted. For this reason, I sometimes forget to put on deodorant, or put my glasses on..or remember the rings I took off, because that is a rare occasion

4) Dragging feet and what someone dubbed "eating noises" also annoy the shit out of me. My ex used to grind his teeth, and make loud 'smacking' noises when he ate..Death glares galore couldn't stop him. It really..really..really bugs me. But I am good at keeping quiet about it.

5) When I drive by myself I often blare the music and get lost in thought. I will be thinking about one thing and it will go to another and next thing I know I have switched lanes and got to my destination that was 30 minutes away and not know quite how I did it. Hella scary I also dance to said music a bit too much sometimes and it makes my truck shake. I do it shamelessly, head bopping and all..and making some drum playing on the steering wheel..People that stare are just jealous they can't relax and not care!

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Gemme

Ebon has had to talk me down from giving someone a thorough lashing in a thread because they blatantly ignored the OP's rules for the thread.

My, my, isn't THAT interesting....

[Sachita]

great post here!

1- I am a perfume snob. What I wear and what I smell. Cheap bad perfume will cause me to leave the room.

2- I can shoot my shot guns ( 20 gauge and sawed off 12) very well.

3- I hate casual air wasting conversation. People who talk just to be talking

4- I won't drink cheap wine or vodka. I just won't drink.

5- I'm stubborn, hard headed and like being in control

[Amber2010]

1) I hate talking on a cell phone. I love texting but can't seem to get people to get that. "I am on a phone all day at work"
2) I am a very sore winner. I rub it in giggles
3) If you hurt me I may forgive but never forget
4) I hate to cook. I cook great but hate doing it.
5) I am one of the most stubborn people around.

[Deirdre]

1. My evening/bedtime/lounging-around-the-house clothes have to match. This means, for instance, that during the colder months my nighties, knee-high socks, and cardigans all have to match.
   
   
2. I have a fairly extensive collection of pig-items, including nick-knacks, statues, curtains, trivets, serving platters, cutting-boards, and even a stuffed pig I sleep with at night (and you'd be correct in the assumption that I do not eat pork. Ever.).
   
   
3. I think that astrology is a crock, but politely smile and nod when friends discuss horoscopes and signs.
   
   
4. I believe that linear time might very possibly be a human construct (an illusion), and that 'all' time could actually exist 'now', that is to say that past and future coexist at once.
   
   
5. I prefer the cold, rain, and snow to warmth and sunlight. Part of this is due to SSAD (Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder, the opposite of Winter SAD), a condition in which sunlight triggers depression and sluggishness.

[Inuus]

1. I am freaked out by the drains in stand up type showers. Ya know the round ones with little holes in them?

2. I dont like "inclusions" aka nuts in any of my cookies cakes brownies etc etc

3. I make up parody songs about my dog and sing them very off key to her yet she still loves me

4. I can't use any form of Capsicum. Not even black or white pepper major burnage of the mouth. So any hot peppers are totally off the plate for me. (thinking this would drive persi nuts *see above post*)

5. I can NOT drink the last of any drink...I will not drink the dregs ewwww just can't do it.

[JAGG]

I probably work too much. But I'm slowly changing that.
I don't like cats.
I have a lot of endurance and I rarely give up.
I love a butt massage.
I hate folding clothes.

[funkyfemme]

1. I pick my nose. A lot.

2. Blow my nose and pee in the shower. At the same time.

3. Please Jesus God do not smack your food in front of me. I will most certainly get up and slap you myself. It is THAT irritating to me.

4. I talk to myself constantly. I also hold conversations with other ppl in my mind and answer their side and tend to even "argue" with them/me or something like that.

5. I love to pop my zits, your zits, even strangers' zits. I know....

[foxyshaman]

1. I don't iron, anything, ever. I own an iron, but I have not used it in years. I keep it just in case... You can iron for me, I don't mind, in fact I would probably be very thankful.

2. I can type 120 wpm

3. I can figure most things out by myself, but if you will do it, I have no problem letting you. I'm sweet like that.

4. I had a miracle cure for my poor eyesight... no I mean literally a miracle cure... coke bottle glasses one day, did a shamanic journey ~ unforseen (no pun intended) side affect 20/20 vision... no kidding no BS

5. After years of integrating body/mind/soul one of the side affects I could live without is my extra keen sense of smell. Like could really appreciate toning that down.

[NorCalStud]

1. If Im driving someplace new; I turn the opposite direction. Even if I go against my gut feeling? I still go the wrong direction.

2. I come from a throat clearing family and I am annoyed at my own self sometimes

3. I unbutton my jeans when I am at home and dont care if my butt crack shows. Comfort is all.

4. My money has to be neatened up at least once a day..in order of denomination in my wallet or I wont feel good about the purchases.

5. I like to participate in" Jambalaya..." which is from the book Jambalaya by Luisha Tiesh and means "family talking loudly all at same time

6. If I want information from you; I will ask questions point bank until I am satisfied that I know what is up. For that reason and some others; some think I am better
with dogs.

[LaneyDoll]

* I clean while wearing high heels. I do this for a few reasons. One, I do it to break in new shoes. Two, I call heels "the lazy, easy workout to great legs." Plus I get the benefit of being able to reach things.

* I "clean" and I "stage." Cleaning=everything I need to do to "stage." It includes floors, laundry, dishes and all the menial tasks. Staging=details that makes everything look just so. If you ever need your place ready for a photo shoot, family visit, showing etc, I am your girl.

* My Christmas tree looks like it belongs in a magazine. Everyone loves it and comments on its beauty. My boyfriend recently took pics of it so he can show his mom-this is significant because he does not really like holidays.

* I have a love/hate relationship with horror movies. They scare me terribly but if they are ones I am familiar with and like, they make good background noise for a nap.

* Do not ever ask me what my fave "anything" is. I can't ever choose one thing. For example-fave flower? Wysteria growing naturally; gardenia for scent alone; roses for bouquets; stargazer lillies if you want to get my attention. See?

[Apocalipstic]

I really dislike being told what to do or that I am wrong. You better be wayyy sure you are right if you correct me.

I really dislike the words "You need to". As in..."You need to clean the kitchen". Using cuteness, humor or bribery to get me to do stuff is way better.

Saliva and teeth totally gross me out. Even pictures of teeth make me cringe...I used to really freak out going to the dentist but have found one who seems to get me and not mind using nitrous when they clean my teeth....even writing this is creeping me out.

I must have music on, or my mind picks an often annoying song for me.

I have 11, yes, eleven farms on Farmtown and love playing Rock Band on WII.

[Glenn]

I was an animal in a past life because my mother said when I was born,
I did'nt cry, I growled, and I still do.

My parents took me for walks on a leash along side my brother dog.

I always liked the company of animals or birds better than humans.

I cannot stand seeing or hearing about animal abuse. It makes me want to commit a crime! Grrr

I am not voting for Obama since I learned about the horse slaughtering bill he just signed. He should have signed a bill to protect them! Grrr

[TickledPink]

I have OCD handwashing.

I will NOT drink after anyone, especially milk.

One of my feet has to be out from under the covers at all times.

I am addicted to Chapstick, I can't go more than 30 minutes without a fix!

I am from the South and I DO NOT drink sweet tea.

[Sparkle]

Originally Posted by SoNotHer

Of course I am sorry for the loss of your toenail, Sparkle, I lost a full set of toenails once borrowing smaller-sized shoes for a 10-mile run. But I am suppressing a laugh and of course want know part of the set, where you were standing, and what part you played...

Originally Posted by Ryobi

Probably the same piece that taught me to always wear steel toes for an in and an out.....always. I was standing mid-stage, playing the part of a stagehand. Now I'm wondering just how many people that set has maimed over it's running time. Its an awkward one.

Ooh a whole set of toenails! *that* is horrible.

...Pretty much exactly as Ryobi described.

It was get out (I wasn't wearing proper footware), we were dismantling the "tower" centre stage, it was like a wooden scaffolding made up of 4" x 4"s, one particularly large & heavy section came down squarely on my foot.
I was working as an assistant to the designer for that production.