You Probably Didn’t Know…

I came across this post on This Fish’s blog. If you haven’t yet read her blog you really must, she’s a fantastic writer. So I thought, just in case there’s anything you might not know about me, it might be fun to do it too.

You probably didn’t know…

When I have nightmares or get spooked by something before bed I sleep with the lights on and the closet doors open. I get really cranky when my eyebrows aren’t right. I didn’t read anything that wasn’t a textbook in university because I am unable to put down a book I am enjoying until its finished.

I despise parquet flooring with a passion.

I change into pajamas as soon as I get home. When I am anywhere other than home, I feel sloppy if I am in flats or glasses or a ponytail. When I try on pants I always stand on my tip toes to see how they’d look if I were my ideal height even though I am fully aware that I will never grow.

Sometimes I get irrationally angry at my ex for not having been The One.

I look forward to Monday mornings because I like coming into work. When I work out of our downtown office I walk past my brother’s company every day and tell myself to email him and let him know I work two minutes away. I wish my brother and I were friends. I envy people who have close relationships with their siblings.

I have been a bridesmaid thirteen times. People seem to feel this makes me something of a wedding expert and ask me for input when planning their own weddings. I have never planned out my own wedding or thought about what it would be like, not even as a little girl.

I think I sometimes sabotage my relationships.

My go-to outfits when I hate everything in my closet but desperately need to look put together are very Jackie O inspired even though I’m nowhere near as tiny or elegant as she was. White dress shirts, black skirts, black dresses, red nail polish, pearls and chunky rings.

Loving This Job!

So yesterday I spent a few hours schmoozing and rubbing elbows with the suits of the city and then getting a manicure and massage at one of the nicest spas in the city…all courtesy of work.

I love this job!

Yay Eli!

Eli did it! He took his team to the Championship! In overtime! Against the Packers! At Lambeau Field! The Giants are Super Bowl bound!

Take that haters!

That was such a stressful game! It’s offical, Eli’s earned his stripes as a quarterback…and he’s going to the SUPER BOWL! WOOOO! He’s had a killer season, done better as a third year QB than Peyton did.

 Now all he has to do is beat those damn Pats.

Sorry Did I Look Interested?

Why do people automatically assume you’re as interested in hearing about their children/grandchildren/pets as they are in talking about them? As the majority of my coworkers are significantly older than I am, they all have children/grandchildren/pets who are the most intelligent, extraordinary, well behaved, adorable creatures on the planet. According to them.

However.

I don’t care that Junior learned how to dribble a basketball yesterday or that Fido plays catch like an all-star. Yes, I understand that means I am a hard hearted bitch. As a rule, I don’t like children, they’re like small, destructive, shrill, weird monsters. With sticky hands. There are about two children on this planet to whom I will give the time of day…and then send them back to their parents. I don’t want children, nor do I want to feign interest in other people’s children. *sigh*

**End Rant Here**

iTunes-ing it

Not in the mood to be productive this afternoon and viola Sizzle had the perfect thing to entertain me…and in case you’re feeling the same you should do this too. You probably know the drill- you select shuffle on your iPod or iTunes and plug in the songs as the answers to the questions. No cheating!

What does next year have in store for me?
Good Life by Kanye West (This is a great start then!)

What’s my love life like?
Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off by Joe Nichols (Well…actually…)

What do I say when life gets hard?
Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts

What do I think of upon waking up?
I’m Moving On by Rascal Flatts

What song will I dance to at my wedding?
Buffalo Soldier by the late great Bob Marley (That could involve alot of explaining…)

What do I want as a career?
The Witch Queen of New Orleans by Leon Redbone (So I want to be a voodoo priestess…wonder if there’s dental….)

My favorite saying?
London Calling by The Clash

Favorite place?
Paralyzer by Finger Eleven

What do I think of my parents?
Always the Last to Know by Del Amitri (Scarily accurate)

What’s my porn star name?
My Life by Billy Joel

Where would I go on a first date?
Set Adrift on Memory Bliss by PM Dawn

Drug of choice?
Purify Me by India Arie

Describe myself.
Guantanamo by Outlandish

What is the thing I like doing most?
Money Maker by Ludacris (dancing? making money? I’m not sure…)

What is my state of mind like at the moment?
Take On Me by Aha

How will I die?
Son of A Preacher Man by Etta James (Memo to self: avoid the sons of religious leaders…actually daughters too just to be safe)

If someone says, “Is this okay?” what do you say?
Como La Flor by Selena

How would you describe yourself?
Almost Doesn’t Count by Brandy

What do you like in a guy or girl?
A Little Too Late by Toby Keith

How do you feel today?
Don’t Know Why by Norah Jones

What is your life’s purpose?
Caramel by City High

What is your motto?
Tom’s Diner by Suzanne Vega

What do your friends think about you?
I Love You Just Because by Anita Baker (Aww…thanks guys!)

What do your parents think of you?
When You Say Nothing at All by Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss

What do you think about very often?
Ridin’ by Chamillionaire

What is 2 + 2?
Toxic by Britney Spears

What do you think of your ex?
Forever Love by Anna Nalick (This can’t be good….)

What do you think of the person you like?
When You Were Young by The Killers

What is your life story?
Deja Vu by Beyonce

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Get Busy by Sean Paul (Wow…well…that’s…just not in need of further explanation I guess…)

What do you think when you see the person you like?
Katie and Tommy by Trisha Yearwood

What will they play at your funeral?
Try a Little Tenderness by Etta James

What is your hobby/interest?
Been Gone by Keshia Chante

What is your biggest fear?
Only Heart by John Mayer

What is your biggest secret?
Not That Kinda Girl by JoJo

What do you think of your friends?
Stardust by Arabesque

Yeah Eli!

Philip Rivers is going to be facing the Pats next week and Peyton is not….how is this happening? How did Rivers and Volek, with their little candy arms, outplay the greatest QB in the NFL today? How is it possible that my Colts played like they were channeling my beloved but underperforming Saints on a bad day???? What is happening in the world??? (Aside: I hope LT’s ok, I love him even though he doesn’t play on one of my teams, he’s such a good guy. And hot. Totally hot. In case anyone wants to get me a belated birthday gift….can I have LT please? Thanks.)

But did you see Eli? Did you see Eli win his first post-season game? Did you see Eli get his shit together and play like a real Manning? DID YOU SEE ELI??? Did you see him whoop some Dallas ass??? WOOOOOO GO ELI!  

New Boy is going to be in Boston this coming weekend cheering on the Colts when they face the Pats…that’s right. The asshat has tickets. To the AFC Championship.

Presents

For my birthday my dad gave me potted pink orchids, super pretty right? I love them, they are totally me. I’m terrified of killing them so please cross your fingers.

I got myself a birthday present as well this year. It’s 1400 square feet with three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, attached garage and as of today we are in a four month countdown for it to be offically MINE!!!!