Tagged -- "quirky" version

It was fun reading friends answers to this one - so, hopefully mine are fun too. It's been so long since I blogged about anything of substance, that I really should update on our life, but this is a little more fun (and self-centered). Here are the rules:1. Link the person who tagged you... Sommer - she wrote about the funniest quirk of talking to herself - go read it! 2. Post these rules 3. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours 4. Tag 6 fellow bloggers by linking them.


My Quirks: some Nick loves and some he does NOT

1. I bite my nails, pick at skin imperfections, peel my toe nails, and have a few other digusting habits that I CAN'T believe I'm admitting on the internet. My daughter has already inherited most of these and thinks it's fun to play with the nail-clipper. She's obsessed with skin and always has her hand up my sleeve because she loves "momma's arm." I'm always reminding her to keep her fingers out of her mouth and nose. GROSS!!! I know, I need to teach by example. I'm ROTTEN!!! So unrefined!

2. I say "Thank You" and "I'm sorry" so often that their value has been diminished when coming from me. I almost always end a phone call with "thanks" even if there is no reason for thanks. That reminds me, I also end phone calls with "see ya, bye!" As if "see ya" isn't enough. The sad thing is, when I need to apologize FOR REAL to my husband, I have a hard time saying I'm sorry, because I don't like to admit I'm wrong.

3. Okay, so I'm gross and prideful and I want to stop this now because I'd rather you didn't all know so many horrible facts about me. Figure them out yourself! And in the meantime, we can be friends.

4. Let's try some semi-positive quirks. I'm a crazed list-maker. I'm sure many of you can relate. I am constantly making lists of to-do's and things I'll forget if I don't write them down, and shopping lists, and goals, etc. I like to believe this helps my productivity, but let's be real - I've grown lazy in the past couple years as Taylor has gained more and more independence and I have had fewer obligations. I'm so glad to be done with school, but at the same time, I have lost some of the traits I spent years enhancing. I'm trying to relearn some things - like dedication to goals. So, I'm looking for goal-partners because I need some accountability. I want to exercise in the mornings, cook in the evenings, study the scriptures during the day, read inspiring literature, teach my daughter some skills, and learn/enhance more home-making skills, like sewing, canning, preparing for emergencies, etc.

5. I drink tap-water, and I'm anti-water-bottles. Although, I do keep a case in my car for when we're on the road, but it would be better if reused the bottles more often. I think buying bottled water is a waste of money and it's harmful to the environment. But, I won't hold it against you. :) I do many things that aren't "green." Did you know tap water is held to extremely high standards? It may taste funny, but it has minerals that are good for you! And it's the cheapest water out there! (Are you thinking: Well, that's awesome, because I'm supposed to drink 64 ounces a day!) There are some exceptions, though, like my Aunt Barbara who is allergic to chlorine, so she can't drink my mom's tap water. Here's are a couple articles I found on tap water vs bottled water. http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Health/story?id=728070 http://www.mwdh2o.com/mwdh2o/pages/yourwater/everything/english/tap02.html
It's fun doin' a dance on my soap box. Please share your personal views on minor issues with me, too.


6. You all know I'm a photo-holic. I love love love taking pictures. I strongly believe in documenting experiences and capturing memories visually. I don't have the best and newest camera and I'm not a talented photographer, but I love pictures and reliving memories. It can get on people's nerves. The other day, Nick put his foot down and insisted we didn't need to take the camera to the park for our family picnic. I said that we did because me and Taylor matched. Who won? See evidence below.



I TAG: Susan, Carrie, Jordan, Julie, Michele, Audrey, and one more - Susannah - for being the first Snoqualmie buddy to read my update :) Let's see what your quirks are now!