Guilt Trippin'

So, I found this list through a friend. "25 Reasons Your Childhood Self Hates You" As if we couldn't find enough things to feel guilty about. The only thing that was wrong was that I was having a hard time agreeing on all points. Does that mean I'm still a child? You be the judge.

1} You like going to bed early

My response: Nope. Still a night owl.

2} You could buy the best Nerf Gun on the market right now and you don't

Even better. I can buy real guns!

3} You enjoy a day at the museum

Sorry, I enjoyed the museum as a kid, too.

4} You have made no effort to go to Disney World

True

5}You can't remember the last time you played any version of tag

Yes, I can. Phone tag with the repairman.

6} You are getting out of shape

Nope. In fact, the hubby & I are doing a super muscle building program this summer. We'll be ripped in a month! :P

7} You have spent money on a tie and dress shoes

Yes...but grown up shoes & dresses are so much more fun! (i think this list was written by Calvin & Hobbes)

8} You go through the check out line and don't buy candy

I buy candy for my kids! Sometimes.

9} You eat your vegetables and you like it

Well, that's a stupid statement. I ate vegetables as a kid. We ate bell pepper slices and V8 as road trip "treats".

10} You listen to NPR

Yeah, I do. My kid self would be bored & disappointed.

11} You haven't talked to your grade school BFF in years

And I probably won't for many more years.

12} You don't have a hit single and you aren't touring the world in luxury

No, I don't have a hit single. I have tens of twentys of hits! On my blog .... And I am touring the world. In luxury? That's all relative, compared to what?

13} You spend most of your free time with a boyfriend/girlfriend

My childhood self would only be disappointed because it's not 'Jim' (man from snowy river), Michael J. Fox, Doogie Howser, M.D., or Patrick Swayze.

14} You smoke everyday

Not applicable. Not attractive then or now.

15} You lie

And kids don't lie?!

16} You know how to buy Popsicles and that they are extremely cheap and yet you don't

True. All I think about is the sugar. :(

17} You can stay out all night every night but choose not to

I can't even stay awake all night!

18} You didn't make sure there was a basketball court and a video game room when choosing a place to live

Um, excuse me, childhood self. Better things have been invented. I have a Wii, PS3, XBox and a flipping huge T.V. 'Nuff said.

19} You haven't played video games long into the night for quite some time

Long into the night? Refer to #17

20} You like coffee and drink it every day

Not coffee. Coke. (the cola type. :)

21} You are not the President, a professional athlete, or the King of the World

Excuse me, sassy child! I am CEO, Head Mistress & presiding authority of my domain. Need I wield more power?

22} You don't watch cartoons anymore

False. They have cartoons for adults now. Case in point, Futurama.

23} You can find enjoyment from classical music

Immune to this one. We'd play "Guess the Sonata" with Mozart, Bach & Vivaldi at our house.

24} You are an atheist

Not applicable! Who asks kid about religion?

25} You have ordered salad off a menu for dinner

Yes. But still, refer to #9.

And look, I have my own children to warp!



All in all, I think I was a normal child. Just call me Abby, Abby Normal.

The 99 Things Meme

The 99 Things meme

Ok, ok, I told myself that I'd swear off memes for a while, but it does get the creative juices flowing. I've got about half a dozen ideas for future posts! And consider yourself tagged if you feel like doing it too! It is nice to look through and see what I have done, though.

What I’ve done: bold
What I’d like to do: italicized
What I haven’t done and don’t have any particular wish to do: plain text

1. Started your own blog.
2. Slept under the stars.
3. Played in a band.
4. Visited Hawaii.
5. Watched a meteor shower.
6. Given more than you can afford to charity.
7. Been to Disneyland/world.
8. Climbed a mountain.
9. Held a praying mantis.
10. Sang a solo.
11. Bungee jumped.
12. Visited Paris.
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea.
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch.
15. Adopted a child.
16. Had food poisoning.
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty.
18. Grown your own vegetables.
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France.
20. Slept on an overnight train.
21. Had a pillow fight.
22. Hitch hiked.
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill. (to go skiing!)
24. Built a snow fort.
25. Held a lamb.
26. Gone skinny dipping.
27. Run a marathon.
28. Ridden a gondola in Venice.
29. Seen a total eclipse.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset.
31. Hit a home run.
32. Been on a cruise. Does the 3 day ferry/boat from Vancouver, BC to Haines, Alaska count?
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person.
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors. I'll eventually make it to Germany, Russia & the British Isles
35. Seen an Amish community.
36. Taught yourself a new language. Huh? I've learned new languages. Do they mean something like Klingon or Elmo-ese?
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied.
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person.
39. Gone rock climbing.
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David in person.
41. Sung Karaoke.
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt.
43. Bought a stranger a meal in a restaurant.
44. Visited Africa. Um, I've gone beyond the visit.
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight.
46. Been transported by ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted.
48. Gone deep sea fishing.
49. Seen the Sistine chapel in person.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling.
52. Kissed in the rain.
53. Played in the mud.
54. Gone to a drive-in theater.
55. Been in a movie.
56. Visited the Great Wall of China.
57. Started a business.
58. Taken a martial arts class More like, studied for 5 years.
59. Visited Russia.
60. Served at a soup kitchen.
61. Sold Girl Scout cookies. I’ve bought plenty, though!
62. Gone whale watching. Does having seen Orkas on the boat to Alaska count?
63. Gotten flowers for no reason.
64. Donated blood.
65. Gone sky diving.
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp.
67. Bounced a check.
68. Flown in a helicopter.
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy.
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial.
71. Eaten Caviar.
72. Pieced a quilt.
73. Stood in Times Square.
74. Toured the Everglades.
75. Been fired from a job. Not fired, just had my position & another person’s rolled into one. And I wasn’t the one that stayed.
76. Seen the Changing of the Guard in London.
77. Broken a bone.
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle.
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person.
80. Published a book.
81. Visited the Vatican.
82. Bought a brand new car.
83. Walked in Jerusalem.
84. Had your picture in the newspaper.
85. Read the entire Bible.
86. Visited the White House.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating. Say “Yum” for venison
88. Had chickenpox.
89. Saved someone’s life. I was 7 & my sister was 4 & choking on a peppermint in the backseat of the car. I whacked her over & over & when she could breath again, hit me back & told Mom that I hit hard! I didn’t get in trouble for that!
90. Sat on a jury.
91. Met someone famous.
92. Joined a book club.
93. Lost a loved one.
94. Had a baby.
95. Seen the Alamo in person.
96. Swum in the Great Salt Lake. Does wading to the knees count?
97. Been involved in a law suit.
98. Owned a cell phone.
99. Been stung by a bee.