5 things you never wanted to know about me.

[genghisfawn]

1) I am not afraid to burst into song, no matter who I'm with. This makes my mother very nervous and my bestest friends chime in. Fortunately for you I can carry a tune. Unfortunately for you I like to mangle the words of songs intentionally.

2) For example... if my room is perfectly clean and spotless and for some reason there is a sock in the middle of the floor, I will not pick it up. I don't know what perversity there is in my nature which makes this happen, but it's true. I won't pick it up. If you do, I probably won't notice.

3) My books are not shelved in any particular order. Some of my books are not shelved because I have no shelf space. I display even the books most people don't want to admit they've read because I don't go for that hipster crap.

4) Sometimes I find a cisdude hot. Justin Timberlake can bring sexy back to me anytime, and Tom Selleck is still a total hottie. I consider this being human, and nothing to do with sexuality or identification.

5) I still love my teddy bears and apologise when they have to sleep on the floor. Better yet, I don't make them sleep on the floor. I read The Velveteen Rabbit too many times as a tenderhearted little girl.

[Morgan]

1. Do not mishandle my bag of chips at the grocery store, this is my pet peeve, as I hate broken chips.

2. I love to dress my dog up in her own clothes, which I buy in the second hand stores in the baby section.

3. I can yodel pretty darn good......

4. I do a great impression of the lion on the Wizard of Oz.

5. I would really, really like to hug a cow.....they are very misunderstood animals, very cat-like in their behavior.

[Sweet_Amor_Taino]

1. I am a clean addict everything has to be spotless and the ladies that have been my partners have been clean addicts also.

2. I love to sit by my bedroom window watch the birds fly from tree to tree while I enjoy my morning cup of coffee.

3.I do my laundry three times per week.

4. I will not leave dirty dishes on my sink or counter !!

5. I have to own at least five bottles of colognes different scents.

[Soft*Silver]

I have a serious sugar addiction and have to start a sugar free diet soon. I wanted to wait until after valentines day so I could enjoy one more blast of chocolate before I start weaning myself off sugar. Its for health reasons...

I get hung up on old tv shows. I will watch every episode of the Waltons, then turn around and watch all the Brady Bunch shows.

I really dont care for music. Sometimes I can listen to it. Sometimes i feel almost normal about it. But most of the time, I dont like it much.

I take 12 pills a day.And thats way down from what I was taking. But they are all working great!

my fantasy is to have someone clean my house. Because it hurts to move in certain ways, I cant get on my knees, or stretch or push my arms, so I cant do baseboards, or hand scrub my floors.

[Hollylane]

1. I mostly refuse to take pills, my doctor only halfheartedly offers medication, knowing I will most likely turn them down. I have consistently found ways to recover from conditions, and without pills, so he knows that I am actually fine. I hope this works for many years to come.

2. I do not like the phrase "hot mess", it annoys me. I find it repugnant, and it feels heavy with sexism.

From The Urban Dictionary:

Hot Mess

1. When ones thoughts or appearance are in a state of disarray but they maintain an undeniable attractiveness or beauty.

2. a derogatory term describing a situation, behavior, appearance, etc. that is disastrously bad. Think "faux pas" but times ten. Possible origin is literal (think, steaming dogpile).

3. An attractive person, generally female, that repeatedly engages in situations which could negatively impact his or her social, mental, societal, and legal reputation. Examples include, repeated and excessive alcohol and/or drug consumption, a habit of being ejected from drinking establishments, a general disregard for the law concerning public safety, petty theft from convenience stores/supermarkets, and a voice that is about 3 decibels louder than everyone else.

4. An intoxicated attractive girl dressed in a sexy outfit and heels that make her unbalanced dancing seductively while acting very drunk. Often seen stumbling outside of bars/clubs, slurred speech and unable to keep eyes open for long periods of time.

5. When someone's life is a mess but they are still super hot.

6. Someone or Something that is such a mess... the level of it, is off of the charts. It's past pathetic, past pitiful. It's to the point you almost have to walk away to keep from bustin a gut. Hot messes can exist in levels.

7. When one looks terrible, or acts in such a way that makes them unpleasant to be around.

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3. I dream of dressing little dogs in frilly tutus...

4. I love the store New Seasons, I go there intentionally to try samples, I also do this at farmer's markets. I do buy some things, but I sample most things. This has led to more than a few moments of "Oh my god, why did I put that in my mouth"

5. I will go to a thrift store before I will go to a mall. I personally prefer fishing over shopping.

[foxyshaman]

1. I hang my shower towels the exact same way - every time.
2. I don't like habits like the above, I try to change them.
3. Did you know most of us dry off the exact same way every time?
4. I try to think of my life symbolically, driving some of my friends crazy.
5. I laugh at very scary/intense scenes in movies... I think symbolically it means..

[LaneyDoll]

* I do not like to cook but seem to be able to cook well regardless of whether I have cooked the item before. For example...
Riley-"Can you make chicken enchildas for us this weekend?"
Me-"Sure!" (as I google "recipe chicken enchilada")

* I have a trip planned in April. I have reservations in two different hotels for this trip (same nights at each).

* I am not a huge fan of Valentine's Day.

* I worked how to establish a reputation/name in my lifestyle; now I am working to "overcome" it.

* I am an etiquette Nazi; I am actually writing a series of articles about etiquette.

[VintageFemme]

1. NO waterspots on the kitchen or bathroom chrome. I'm a freak about it.
2. I prefer wildflowers to cut flowers any day. A handpicked bouquet of wildflowers tied w/ a ribbon will make me swoon way before a dozen red roses that's for sure.
3. I prefer semi precious stones to diamonds always. You couldn't give me a diamond that I would wear, ever.
4. I've gotten a little chubby this year but I'm way ok with it! I feel good.
5. NO WIRE HANGARS! Love, Mommie Dearest

[JustJo]

How about 5 more?

...I rarely cuss in daily life, but when angry or frustrated I cuss like a sailor, especially when doing home repair/assembly/maintenance that I don't feel equipped to do.

...I am seriously technologically challenged. I only started texting in the last few years...and still prefer to let my son be the "IT guy" of the household.

...I am anal about the condition of the pool. It needs to sparkle, and there should not be any "stuff" on the sides or bottom. If the wind kicks up and blows in a little dirt or some pine needles...I may need to address that right away.

...I love DisneyWorld. Yes, I know it's a commercialized, over-priced, crowded, exercise in ultimate marketing. I do not care. I love it.

...I accumulate used batteries. I intend to take them in and drop them off at the home center, but rarely do. At the moment there are approximately 4 quart size baggies full of them in the garage.

Next???

[Hollylane]

1. I do not like the smell of old beer. Beer cans must be immediately disposed of outside. Though I recycle my pop cans, I cannot go and recycle them myself because the recycle centers smell like old beer.

2. When I take my car to the car wash, and it is extra dirty, I say someone else has been driving it.

3. When I am very stressed, I have a hard time not clenching my jaw.

4. I carry dental picks, toothbrush, and toothpaste everywhere I go.

5. I have to check that I have everything I need 3 or 4 times before I leave each morning. Even when I do this, inevitably I end up going back in the house most mornings, because I have forgotten something, or to make sure I locked things up, turned off the coffee maker, and unplugged the curling iron. I have been known to occasionally ask my roommate to go home during lunch (shorter drive for her) to make sure the house and pets are okay.

[Novelafemme]

1. As creepy as it is, if Hollylane posts - I feel compelled to post right after she does. And if someone beats me to it I get all

2. I have been known to carry as many as 8 tubes of chapstick at a time in my purse. I get all sorts of anxious if I have less than 3.

3. When falling asleep I always hum the same song in my head whilst simultaneously wiggling my toes to the beat. If I get interrupted I have to start again.

4. Just thinking about sharks makes me break out in a sweat.

5. I have considered wearing adult diapers on long road trips just so I don't have to stop and use public restrooms.

[Rockinonahigh]

Ok hear are 5 more from little old me.

Dont squash the bread when bagging it at the grosery store...squashed bread is a no no.
Please leave the new clothes on the hanger when I buy them as I hang them in the car so they wont get wrinkned up.
Please hang shirts right out of the dryer..see above.
I am not a morning person so I dont plan anything before noon unless its important.
Dont let this blank look fool you,I know whats going on,if you do shame on you.

[Novelafemme]

Originally Posted by JustJo

How about 5 more?

...I rarely cuss in daily life, but when angry or frustrated I cuss like a sailor, especially when doing home repair/assembly/maintenance that I don't feel equipped to do.

...I am seriously technologically challenged. I only started texting in the last few years...and still prefer to let my son be the "IT guy" of the household.

...I am anal about the condition of the pool. It needs to sparkle, and there should not be any "stuff" on the sides or bottom. If the wind kicks up and blows in a little dirt or some pine needles...I may need to address that right away....I love DisneyWorld. Yes, I know it's a commercialized, over-priced, crowded, exercise in ultimate marketing. I do not care. I love it.

...I accumulate used batteries. I intend to take them in and drop them off at the home center, but rarely do. At the moment there are approximately 4 quart size baggies full of them in the garage.

Next???

Me too!!! It's my morning meditation time.

Katy said to me this morning when I came in from cleaning the pool, "Did you make sure to get those two pieces of lint that fell in the pool last night? We wouldn't want anything dirtying up the water!" And I don't want anyone to go in right after I clean it. I need to be able to enjoy exactly 5.5 minutes of it's sparkling beauty first!

[ruby_woo]

1) I'm sometimes in the bathroom for up to 15 minutes at a time at work. Not because I actually have to use the bathroom for that long, but because I really really hate making bathroom small talk about the weather and your weekend and blahblahblah, and will wait until the place is empty to leave.

2) I can't flirt in person. At all. When I try and flirt, I sound like Ross on that episode of Friends where he tries to flirt with the pizza girl and just ends up talking about gas. "You know, not all gas is odorless..."

3) I crave chocolate croissants from the French bakery near my apartment. I wish I had one now.

4) It takes me days to put away laundry.

5) I'm addicted to text messaging, and get pissy with people who don't text back. Text messaging is also my preferred form of flirting because it gives me time to think of clever things to say. Please see point 2.

[Medusa]

5 Things You Never Wanted to Know About my Bathroom Stuff:

1. In public restrooms, I will NOT NOT NOT touch the inside door handle without covering my hands with tissue.

2. If someone is pooping in there, I will go to another floor or wait until they are done.

3. If I am pooping in there, I will not come out until everyone has exited.

4. I have to be near death or desperate to poop in a public restroom and then there is an entire procedure I follow before pooping commences.

5. I am actually scared of public bathrooms in the way of evil clowns and ghosts. Public restrooms are creepy to me and look like the perfect place for someone to commit suicide or murder.

[Princess]

1. I have a fantastic memory long term and short term, there was a game in my church youth group where you won a prize if you could recite each youth's first and middle name. I won, 78 people total, and still to this day remember each of them.

2. As many have menioned before me, I have an ocd issue with many things, including handwashing. I must wash 3 times, if someone talks to me and i forget, I start over.

3. I like soup. Specifically campbells chicken noodle soup, the odd thing about it? I like it straight from the can. Yum!

4. I always get a creepy feeling in my house, especially at night. So if I have to leave my room for anything, I run there, and run back, and lock my door after.

5. Ive worked retail too long, everything in my kitchen has to be label forward and centered. If its off kilter even a bit it bugs me.

[shiagirl]

1. I spray lysol on all door knobs inside and out of my home once a week, along with wiping down remote controls, cell phones, counters, any kind of knob (kitchen door knob) or handle (fridge handle) with antibacterial wipes. I also spray my keys with lysol. I even spray my steering wheel in my truck with lysol. lol

2. I will not scrape my teeth on metal. I use my lips instead to slide food off a fork or spoon.

3. I cannot eat fuzzy fruit without peeling it. Examples; Apricots, Peaches, Kiwi.

4. I can't stand lazy people

5. I sit in public places facing the people and doors. I need to know what's coming.

[cinnamongrrl]

1. I CANNOT step on or walk directly over a sewer grate.... I read IT at a formative age (12)
2. I avoid public restrooms as much as possible....I once drove 16 hours to NC and didn't use the restroom. (I was 16 then and MUCH more neurotic that I am now...tg)
3. I never got over the "monster under the bed" mentality and I CANNOT leave any extremity dangling over the side of the bed. I am CONVINCED that something under the bed will grab me or even just TOUCH me ......and odder than THAT....i even have that problem when I'm on an air mattress..

4. I can't STOMACH the smell of wet peanut butter! When I wash out the empty jars for recycling...let's just say I dont love it

5. I really dislike dolls...can't have them in the house. I dont mean Barbies...I mean baby dolls....just give me the heebie jeebies....

[laruss]

1. I have fallen through 3 decks and am now very nervous to walk on one unless I can walk along the support beam. People really would it kill you to replace a rotting deck board.

2. I do not lend my books out because you would never know my books have been read. I do not bend pages or the spine and I NEVER write in them, not even text books. I will rewrite a whole page in my notebook just so I can make notes or highlite something.

3. I will always choose a self check out before going to a clerk just so I don't have to make mindless chit chat with a stranger, and if the person who mans all the self check outs comes to chit chat with me I will be pissed off for quite some time after I leave the store. Some people find this surprising because I am actually a nice person and will talk to people in the street.

4. I HATE labels or tags left on anything. I will even remove them at someone elses house. Why do you need the label saying it is a 2 litre container, why? Why do you need to know the energy rating of your appliance after you have it home? REMOVE the labels people... or I will.

5. My road trip foods of choice are beef jerky, wine gums and water. But, I hate green wine gums, so whoever is the navigator removes them for me so I do not "accidentally" get one (all my friends understand that this is their job). If I travel alone I stress about finding a green winegum in my hand and will freak and have to pull over if it makes into into my mouth. That is how much I hate green winegums.

Ok, yes I have some quirks... and I don't eat square hamburgers either (what is that about Wendy's?)

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by laruss

4. I HATE labels or tags left on anything. I will even remove them at someone elses house. Why do you need the label saying it is a 2 litre container, why? Why do you need to know the energy rating of your appliance after you have it home? REMOVE the labels people... or I will.

Hey! You stay away from my utility customers! I'm trying to help them learn how to use less electricity, and to educate them about the highest energy using appliances in their homes. They need their labels!