I’m going to let you in on a little secret.
We need to keep this between ourselves though because what I’m about to reveal could be potential damaging to my reputation, my mental prowess and my overall image. Yeah, it’s like that.
Alright so are you ready? She glances left and then right slowly, before leaning in and dropping her voice to a whisper.
“I’m not perfect,” she says Out Loud.
There I said it. Cat’s out of the bag now. I know, I know. It’s shocking, I get it. Most days I prefer to think I’m invincible too, which is why whenever I notice a flaw, for lack of a better word, creep its insidious way into my life, I get chafed, in a non sexual way. I’d much rather push those little blips to the back of my mind and continue along in blissful ignorance. Not today though.
Instead, I’m throwing my quirks on the table for all to see. You’re welcome. Also feel free to run away in terror now. I promise not to hold it against you.
- Spontaneity makes my skin crawl. While I’m super excited about my imminent trip to San Diego, I’m equally as panicked because my planning window is so teeny tiny. Lists are being feverishly penned over here. I think I will switch to booze next.
- I clean my ears too much. My doctor chastises me every year at my physical. I don’t know what to say other than it feels too good to stop. Can’t stop, won’t stop.
- I’m as a stubborn as a mule, in zebra print pumps. It’s make for an interesting combo.
- I’m late more than I’m on time. It irks the hell out of me. My older brother too.
- On occasion, I have bouts of poor body image; usually when I’m in a dressing room, surrounded by those ghastly mirrors, trying on clothes which don’t properly fit. Thankfully once I escape those horrible walls, my logical mind (Eureka, it does exist) kicks in, years of perspective magically reappear, and I recognize I’m healthy, and I feel great. Plus, my neck is damn sexy. Me-yow.
- I am grossly impatient. Lines, waiting, being stuck in traffic is not my shining moment, especially when I mutter obscenities at drivers who cut me off. This is more glaring than shining, and I’m working on putting a cork in it and calming down.
- I never make the bed, unless we have company coming, we’re going out of town or I’m posting a picture for all to see. Normally these covers are a hot mess, and Oscar is sleeping in them somewhere.
- I sneak and use the Hubby’s toothbrush when I don’t like my own. Sorry Hubs, yours is just so much fuller than mine.
- I can be a little Sleeping With The Enemy about anything in the kitchen, meaning I like to group things by color or type.
While this is definitely a quirk, it also leads to some pretty impressive salads.
- Listening, I mean really, really listening is tough for me. I blame the self-diagnosed ADD, although I’m actively trying to improve. It’s damn hard too.
- There are items on my To Do list which have been there for months. Oops.
- My ironing skills are sub par and I can’t hem a pair of pants to save my life.
- I hoard food and shoes.
- The majority of my stress is self-created pressure. Adjusting my generally unrealistic expectations always makes me feel better though. For example, maybe I don’t have to make all my granola flavors when one will do quite nicely.
- I have a borderline inappropriate relationship with grocery store pictures. They make me giddy.
There you have it, my fabulous flaws in all their shining glory. The point is we’ve all got issues, some fun and others funky. I try to work on the ones which make a difference and embrace the rest because they add to my character and make me the charming and quirky individual that I am. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some cabinets to organize.
Tell me some of your quirks? Which ones do you try to improve and which ones do you readily embrace? Do grocery pictures make you giddy too?
you’re not perfect, say what?!?!?!??!! high five to you, sister! me either! haha. and i’m neeeeeeeeeever on time. i do try though!
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I try to be on time too, and yet it doesn’t work. There has to be another solution. Like fairy dust, unicorn tears or magic powers. Hmmm, I need to investigate further.
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Now I am shocked! I will turn my back at you, shut down the window, delete your blog from my reader and I will also forget about it altogether! You’re not perfect? How dare you?
No jokes aside, first I need to mention that wonderful intro. Love it!
And it’s a bit creepy but I see so so many parallels between us. Maybe that’s because I wouldn’t even calls those little quirks flaws. Yeah maybe I do/am/do not all of those things myself…. besides the being late thing. I am horribly over-punctual and usually I’ve been waiting for 10 – 15 min at the meeting point before the meeting. That’s probably why I have zero tolerance when somebody keeps me waiting!
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Thanks for the intro love, sunshine. Those are my bread and butter.
I need to absorb some of your being on time/early to things. Can you send me some of your mojo please.
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You seem to have a lot in common with my husband! In fact, the ear cleaning thing has been a pet peeve of mine for years with him – I joked but it’s really accurate that he cleans his ears for about 5 minutes per ear. I honestly wish I were more organized and clean – I can be ritualistic and rigid about some things and others, like cleanliness, don’t bother me in the least. Oh and the color coordinated food is not a flaw at all, that’s art!
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Aw why thank you. I think the color coordinated thing is a great quirk to have because it leads to pretty food pictures. 🙂 🙂
I’ve had to restrain myself to only cleaning my ears once a week and even then my doctor still gives me a hard time. Oops.
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At least you -have- ironing skills… I don’t even own an iron 😆 Or needle. Or thread. Or any of those other things that are a good idea to have at home. One time I needed a button sewn on, and I had to take it over to my mom’s to do it. And I was doing so well with making the bed for a while there, but then yesterday I forgot to do it. And over the weekend, too. And then those few days last week… 😆
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I do own an iron and I think I need to bust it out this weekend because some of my summer clothes need to be pressed before our trip. Maybe I can coerce the Hubby into doing it for me. 😉
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one word. DITTO! seriously, did you write this post just for me? i’m smizing at you (just like Oscar) if you did. i really feel like you did. it warms my heart, so thoughtful to know that i’m not alone. where to begin???? of course i could add some things but i’ll start with your list (#listlovertimesamillion) because it’s quite perfect. at least to me. even the ear cleaning thing – not kidding!!! i have a morning ritual of ear cleaning actually. ok i’m getting graphic and dark so be warned. it begins after the shower, then i aproach my lovely ear cleaning zone on the counter, where you see i have an obsession with alcohol which must be 99.9% alcohol, peroxide, and Qtips. i must have the perfect fluffy Qtips. then i take said Qtip and immerse in alcohol and then in the ear it goes. every other day i’ll throw some peroxide in there and let it fizz. which means bye bye germy germs, and makes me stupidly happy. because i’m a nut job! i told you, i’m a WHACKADOO and okay with it.
and the shoes. well shoe fetish’s are not new but seeing yours made my heart sing. lalalalala!!!!! yes!!!!! i love all the prints, i love the ZEBRA, omg yes zebra prints rock my world. i have some pumps that i’ve saved for years because they are zebra print and amazing. i feel like i’m going to make shit happen when i wear them. like it’s MY day beetches. i will talk more smack when wearing animal prints for some reason, like suddenly i’m a mobster’s wife. totally full of it.
the bed making kills me – before my sweet hubby entered my life, i could not worry about making the bed. but he can’t function unless the bed is made, BUT his attempt to make the bed is so offensive that i have to make it myself. sorry, but i can’t have little decorative square pillows not in the right order. WTF. i don’t fault him, i’m jealous that he is completely oblivious to the design and intention of the damn pillows. i bought 4 pillows, 2 are solid, 2 are print… is it not totally OBvious that they should go in a particular order???? ok i’ll simmer down, but please tell me i’m not alone in the pillow order. simmering…..
my fridge must be orderly and clean, and yes it’s my fridge because i already appointed myself as House Manager. and therefore the fridge is my zone. i must lay paper towels down as well because shit happens. it’s amazing how i can leave the fridge looking one way, but then after a night of movie watching, wine, and munchies, the fridge is totally violated. well it was worth it, but still. the paper towels make me feel SAFE.
okay i’m going to stop the madness now, i’m guessing this peak into my crazy mad mind might frighten some, but then again i’m at peace so what’s said is said. fuggeddabowdit 🙂
I can picture you as a mobsters wife. In fact, it seems fitting.
The paper towel in the fridge trick is awesome yes? Makes clean up a dream.
Rock on with your zebra/leopard/giraffe/lounge lizard print pump self. Gotta give it up for the animal shoe collection. Hey, hey.
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I was thinking we’d be a good match as I was reading, until… I got to the part about the toothbrush. Does he KNOW?!?!? Lol… my nephew is 3, and my sister found him hiding naked in his room with her electric toothbrush behind his back. She’s like, “what are you doing with my toothbrush, Jack?” and he tells her, “my bum was really itchy and I like how the brush moves around in circles.” Yeah. She freaked. The kid *does* have a good point, though.
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He definitely knows now. He didn’t before. Oops.
The kid does have a point. Maybe she should get him a loofah.
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Grocery anything makes me giddy. I spent a solid hour wandering the aisles yesterday to buy a small handful of items. I just love to look at the same fun food items that are always there, because something new always tends to catch my eye! Perfect sucks, perfect is boring. Embrace the quirks. I like to stick to schedules too, but try to be spontaneous at times. In fact when it comes to planning things with friends I do better with spontaneity because when I plan things out I tend to want to cancel when the time comes. haha
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Grocery stores are the bomb. We shall visit several. Also, I bought a bottle of alcohol less wine by mistake. Maybe you’re interested.
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Swooning over your pretty fridge picture! Also loving the sneakers in there with all the fancy shoes 😉
Good eye. I love you caught the sneakers amidst the pumps.
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We are very similar! I am always late and I hate being late, I always prefer to plan rather than be spontaneous (even though I always have fun when I am), I’m very impatient and everything in my fridge has its own place and space – don’t dare mess it up!!
I am very very competitive! I won’t partake in anything unless I think I can win it – the exception being CrossFit – but then again I am just competing against myself with that one!
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Yeah, the kitchen tends to be the biggest place for my neurosis. Everything has to be just so, yet I could care less how the living room is structured. Go figure.
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I hoard yogurt store spoons and jars of peanut butter. I hate traffic, have zero patience when it comes to sitting in traffic and can’t stand waiting on lines. I have no problem leaving the entire cart of food if the line is too long for my patience level!
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Get out. You’ll just walk away from the cart?! I’m fascinated by this.
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You make me laugh! I love this post. I don’t want to talk about my imperfections…but I definitely can relate to most of what you wrote 😉
Imperfections are what make us fun and funky, sometimes in a good way and sometimes in a smelly way. 🙂
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Can I just say I like you even more after reading this post? If that is a even a possibility, that is. Because if it’s between me and you: I don’t like perfect people. They make me want to pinch them in doubt if they’re actually human.
About those grocery store pictures: you caught a soft spot of mine there. While yes, I like looking at them, a recent try of setting up my own purchases for a neat and nice picture … failed. Did I buy the wrong items? Is there a colour-coordinated scheme? …? I’m at a loss and hanging my head in shame. As is the case in terms of that mail I promised you a while ago. Yet – it will happen. Maybe a semi-spontaneous [read: anxiety-provoking] trip involving hours and hours on the train will be the perfect opportunity to get started there.
P.S.: I make my bed. Every day. Don’t ask about the remainder of the room, though …
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I say lay your grocery goodies out on the table and snap away. There’s no right or wrong way to get your picture although good lighting always help.
Maybe you can make my bed. It’s a mess even right now AND we have company. For shame!!
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I don’t think I know where our iron is… or how to sew, I’ve had a (rather obvious) hole in my coat arm for a few months now. I keep hoping someone will offer to help fix it for me.
Oh and lists stress me out sometimes (sorry). They can get so big they’re intimidating…
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Ha, that’s funny. Lists do the opposite for me. They help capture the chaotic thoughts racing through my head. They’re my fav. 🙂
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Those shoes are amazing. Unfortunately, one of my quirks happens to be my inability to walk in heels.
Much like you, planning is my jam and when things don’t go according to that plan…well, I can be a bit rigid. It’s definitely something I’m working on and I think I’ve mellowed out a little in the last few years. Still something I struggle with, though.
I’m also incredibly stubborn, and once I’ve made my mind up, it’s not going anywhere. This can be awesome (“I’m going to go for a run right this second,” and two minutes later I’m out the door), not-so-awesome (“I’ve already decided I don’t like this person because xyz”) and crazy (“I’m going to buy a plane ticket to Malaysia, oh hello credit card and Expedia,”).
Despite the lack of time to plan, I’m sure you’re going to have a fabulous time in San Diego!
I’m pretty sure traveling as much as you have, you’ve definitely learned to be less rigid. You almost have no choice. It was probably a great life lesson. Maybe I should plan, or not plan, lots of exotic trips so I can learn to be more flexible too.
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I love this! It’s fun reading other people’s quirks and being able to relate to them. Like freaking out over your trip – I would be too! How are you supposed to research and plan which restaurants to visit on such short notice?!?
Some of my other quirks: I steal covers in the middle of the night (sorry JZ), I’m pick at my split ends whenever I get them, I pretty much always have at least one bruise on my leg (and no idea where it came from), and I’m always climbing on top of counters to reach things when JZ isn’t home lol.
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I am so with you on the leg bruises. In fact, I have a giant one on my calf I’m hoping disappears fast before the San Diego trip, sun and shorts this week. Fingers crossed.
JZ seems to be the most impacted by your quirks. 🙂 It’s the same with the Hubby too.
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I would whisper to you my quirks via FB messenger, but ain’t putting that one out there.
You can come clean my fridge anytime–my bed is made and no dogs are in it. Ever. Really ever. During a thunderstorm a few weeks ago Vincent came up and I let him sleep on the mat at the side of my bed and snuggled him in my ‘I’m too cold put this on/I’m too hot take this off’ sweatshirt, but didn’t let him up.
Not even when the spouse is deployed.
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The Hubby practices your school of pet nighttime sleeping habits. It’s why Oscar sleeps mainly on my side. 🙂
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I feel you on the being late thing. One of these days, I’ll fix that…
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I’m trying to be on time. The struggle is real!
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the double F’s..(ha, get it)
I love this and you embrace all those ‘flaws’- Especially the food hoarding one, I consider your freezer one of your best ass…ets.
Although there is one flaw I don’t agree with- “Listening, I mean really, really listening is tough for me. I blame the self-diagnosed ADD, although I’m actively trying to improve. It’s damn hard too.”
You are my saving grace 😉
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Aw shucks. You’re making me blush!
I’ve got your back; always.
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Thank you for laying out your flaws/quirks to the whole world – that takes an incredible amount of courage and humility to let people know some of your vulnerabilities. This was a wonderful read and I feel like I got to know you a little more. I think some of the things you mentioned are really things that make you..you! Of course no one is perfect and it would be awesome for more people in this world, including myself, to embrace these “flaws” and take it as a motivator to continue to grow into the person we want to be!
Haha you have a wonderful sense of humor in your writing, and some of these things made me chuckle. Like for instance, I was like “WHAAA..? isn’t using someone else’s toothbrush super unsanitary?” I guess when you’re married, what’s his is yours? hahahaa
The body image thing is still something I struggle with and it was encouraging to read how you reconcile it by changing your perspective. I gotta learn from you!
One of my quirks is that I have a constant inch to clean and organize. I live with my mom and brother and I am constantly cleaning after them. I don’t really mind it, it’s just the sight of clutter irks me. Also, I am terribly indecisive. I take forever to choose items when eating out and usually I end up ordering something not very good – fail. This also causes prolonged grocery runs because it’s so hard to choose what snack to get – do I get the healthier one? or the cheaper one? So many things running through my mind! I cancel/reschedule on people for lunch dates and such a little too often than I like for various reasons. I feel really bad afterwards and then I have to find ways to make it up to them hahaa.
Well thanks for sharing your flaws and insecurities with me. I appreciate that, and I can relate to the cleaning one. I tend to declutter when ever possible and have been known to pick up after others on occasion (cough, cough, a lot). 🙂
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Snap re: making the bed. It’s only going to be unmade again in like 12 hours! I love the idea of ‘repurposing’ our flaws as assets – like… I’m terrible at finishing books. But on the flipside I’m great at knowing when to quit!
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I think your book finishing flaw is really a positive. I wish I could walk away when the book is bad. Think of all the time you’ve saved!!
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