Thursday, June 19th, 2008...10:10 pm
Quirks
I try to restrain myself from spewing verbal diarrhea on here. Sometimes, even I, the practically perfect in every way (Mary Poppins) gal, throw {I cannot even write that without laughing} caution to the wind and unload a random assortment of things. What can I say? I’m quirky. And, I like to mix it up a bit. Why be formulaic? Variety is the spice of life, right?
We all have them - eccentricities that define us. The little nuances that endear us to others or get under their skin and make them want to open a can of whoop ass on us. I have many, and I’m rather certain you do as well. What are some of your quirks? Go on….you can tell me….I’ll tell you some of mine, too! Come on. You know you want to confess. Here are a few things from today that I have either shared in comments, experienced, or contemplated for your viewing displeasure.
1. I just shared with the Twits how I propositioned Puppy while helping Sweetie Darling learn 3 letter words -using the kiddo’s finger paints. I think this is probably v v bad.
2. I often find myself humming a song to “illustrate” my day. Today? The whole day was set to the Annie soundtrack, something I have not listened to since about 1984 on my Fisher-Price Record Player. But, you know what? It’s a hard knock life…for..us…
3. Along the same vein, I often spout movie or book lines just to see if people notice. I jokingly “sang” a song to Rachelin a gchat last night. I told her I’d give her $20 if she got it. Guess what? She totally did. The song? Was from a Doris Day movie from 1959. Apparently, Rachel is Old School like me, and now I owe her money.
4. When I run out of fingernails to bite into smithereens, I have no problem going after my toes. Yes. I know it’s gross. It’s called a habit. I tend to do it without even thinking.
5. I often feel like I am an actress in a role. The Mommy role is one I really enjoy, because deep down I’m still 7. Why do you think I take the kiddo to Chuck E’s weekly? I am a junkie. Guess where we went today? That’s right. I make out like a bandit on tickets. I love me some tickets.
6. I finally admitted publicly I cheat my way through Scrabble games on Facebook. When the competition is too good, I feel justified in leveling the playing field.
Okay. I shared. Your turn. What’s something offbeat or quirky you do? Come on. Sharing is nice. (And, if you got that on your own, you get 1000 points) Hit me with your best shot. Fire away.
P.S. Now, this is a true kick in the teeth: the tyke didn’t have strep after all! All that time and energy getting the antibiotics down him (and all over clothes & floor) for nothing. Apparently, the faint line on the initial test she took to mean positive was in fact negative. Grape flavored meds? Now in the trash.
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June 19th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
My husband says I am OCD. In fact he has been driving me crazy leaving his dresser drawers partially open because he knows it drives me crazy. I can’t stand that, I have to close them. I have to check door locks no less than 5 times every night. I have far too many quirks to list, maybe I will post a list of my own.
justmylifes last blog post..COOL mom has left the building, enter DORK mom!!!
June 19th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
I was a teapot after every use (I don’t drink tea but others in this house do) and apparently that is not what a tea drinker wants…..spoils the taste or something???
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June 20th, 2008 at 12:13 am
I’m just gonna go ahead and put this out there - toenails, really? Ok, I feel better now.
I guess a quirk of mine would be that I am an obssesive cleaner-upper-afterer. If Tim is making dinner I am like following him around the kitchen putting stuff back in it’s proper place and wiping up and throwing out trash. I think it annoys him just a tad…
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June 20th, 2008 at 12:22 am
Grrr….on the false positive. That bugs me, too.
And I throw out lines all the time. I use it as some kind of filtering device. But everyone just thinks I’m weird.
I also have daily soundtracks.
But the toes? That’s just wrong. Although Pup probably appreciates the flexibility that implies.
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June 20th, 2008 at 1:11 am
YOU CHEAT??????????????????????????
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June 20th, 2008 at 6:06 am
How fustrating! You battle with SD and he didn’t even need the medicine, arghhhh.
If someone says a line from a song while in conversation I will break out in the song, i.e. someone could say “you the one that I want to….” and I start singing the song from Grease.
Some people think its funny, other just give me a odd look.
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June 20th, 2008 at 6:39 am
I totally play a role a lot! I also do a running commentary in my head a lot of the time as if I am a character in a book!
I also have a problem with milk being left out even for 2 minutes it MUST be in the fridge
Bad luck about the false positive
June 20th, 2008 at 6:42 am
oh yes I do the movie/book lines too. Like doing it in blog posts titles
marmite and teas last blog post..These words are my own
June 20th, 2008 at 7:29 am
I totally narrate my day, like JD in Scrubs.
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June 20th, 2008 at 7:39 am
Dude - you bite your toenails? How is that even possible? I totally shudder just thinking about that.
And I want to know . . . exactly how did you proposition your husband? I mean - what phrase was used?
And yes, I’m also one seriously depraved and snarky biotch.
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June 20th, 2008 at 7:41 am
I sort of judge people by whether or not they can get the movie and book references that I use in my everyday conversation.
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June 20th, 2008 at 7:49 am
What was wrong with him then?!? I’d be a tad bit peeved to say the least.
I guess I should say “thanks for sharing”, but honestly I could have gone without knowing the toenail bit. Haha!
I’ve have too many quirks to list.
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June 20th, 2008 at 8:17 am
I would be so pissed about having to give my kid antibiotics for no reason. Damn false positive.
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June 20th, 2008 at 8:21 am
Toenails, really? I used to do that, but quit about 20 something years ago. I will never see you the same, now I am that much more impressed with your flexibility ;-0)
You so don’t owe me $20. It was just fun.
I don’t Facebook, so i have no idea what you’re referring to with Scrabble.
I’m glad it wasn’t Strep, but sorry you had to fight with the Tyke for nothing. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRr.
Quirk… Quirk… Quirk.
I’m just a bundle of Quirks.
How about… I spell words in my head when people say them.
I have to bite my tongue to keep from correcting people’s grammar, it’s a habit handed down from my mom. She corrected everyone’s grammar, out loud. I just do it in my head.
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June 20th, 2008 at 8:39 am
I just want to point out that I did not, in any way, sell you out on your Scrab cheating. You professed that to the world all on your own. But, I like how Janet acted all shocked. I think she cheats, too. How else could she possibly beat me all the time?
The toenail thing? *shudder* Sorry, can’t even comment about it. *shudder*
As for my quirk, I’m a total OCD freak. If the world knew how many hours a week I spend staring at the Fishtank of Horrors, just waiting for a worm to show its not-face, I would be in a loony bin. It’s bad.
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June 20th, 2008 at 9:27 am
I quote movies and tv shows all the time. It is really annoying. And I do accents too. Very annoying. And I sing a lot. Also, very annoying.
Plus, I am SUPER competitive sometimes to a fault. I embarrassed Todd at Christmas a bit when we were playing password with his family. Oops.
Okay. I think I shared enough. Right?
No strep? Seriously? That is nuts! I would be so pissed after all the trouble with the meds. AH!!!
Kathryns last blog post..Feeling Grateful
June 20th, 2008 at 9:28 am
False positive–I’d be so mad!
Quirks–yeah–I have a few
My biggest is flossing. I always have to floss. I even have floss in the car.
And I have to make my bed when I wake up–even in hotels–I just can’t stand messy beds.
I love showtunes too
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June 20th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Oh boy! I have way too many quirks to list here, but I’ll share a few!
I’m another who does the running commentary in her head as if I’m writing a screenplay of some sorts.
I always have a song of the moment that I’m ready to belt out too.
Also, am a neat freak and have to tidy up — close the drawers, shut the door, scootch in that chair a little, etc etc.
I hate to forward emails that are messy, so I kinda have to straighten those out too before sending them back on in to the ‘net!
I’m also very competitive sometimes to the point of the ridiculous. If I end up being on a losing streak against my hubby, I’ll start singing “Where is the love . . .” which takes me back to my singing in the moment quirk.
Okay, I’ll stop now!
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June 20th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Deep down, I am a neat freak. Deep, deep down. It’s starting to come out, a bit. And? It scares me.
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June 20th, 2008 at 9:54 am
I don’t think I need to share. I think you are already aware of annoying quirk:the gift of gab, divulging things that no one asked to know.
Something someone says makes me break out in song, because it relates even if only in my twisted mind. I often sing and blurt movie quotes but I am no good at naming who said/sang it.
Double Grrrrrr about SD not needing the meds!
kaytabugs last blog post..Hubby or Wife
June 20th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Not strep? All that for not strep? Yikes (I tend to say that a lot, so you can count that in as one of my quirks).
I totally cheat at Scrabble on facebook! I got my SIL so frustrated that she doesn’t play with me anymore. That bums me out.
I have so many quirks its ridiculous. And yet I’m drawing a blank……
Oh ok, I tend to break out in dance in public places. Like Subway for example while I’m ordering my delicious sandwich. I also carry chapstick in my bra, often. Why? Because I NEED it. Oh and another embarrassing one. I tend to talk to myself (quirky enough, but there’s more) as though I’m being interviewed! Like say from Ellen or Oprah, for example.
I’m an only child, what can I say. I’m an adult and still have imaginary friends, just their now rich and famous. LOL.
Mrs. Kittys last blog post..Hollyweird Angels
June 20th, 2008 at 10:37 am
My 4 YO is a serious nail biter, too, and she also goes for the toes when she runs out of fingers. That’s too funny!
I’m a nose rubber. I don’t even realize I do it sometimes. My husband says I even rub my nose (really hard) in my sleep.
SherE1s last blog post..We’ve got skillz
June 20th, 2008 at 10:47 am
So if docs can’t get it straight why are we paying them so much money? Just saying…
My hubby has some OCD issues. My quirk - I love to mess with him. I finally stopped doing it (sort of) because he stopped talking to me to fix what I messed with. Made conversation very spotty so I decided to slow down. The toilet paper is now safely facing the right way.
Joannas last blog post..Jane, Get Me Off This Crazy Thing!
June 20th, 2008 at 11:13 am
I used to bite my toe nails as a kid, but now, I have a serious foot phobia and have to wash and disinfect my hands anytime I touch my feet, like to put nail polish on my toes for example, so enough to say that I would never, ever still bite them.
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June 20th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
I love the Annie Soundtrack. Love it. And I’m almost finished with Fearless Fourteen, after ruthlessly hunting down a cup.
June 20th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
I mean copy. not cup. I was telling allie to quit sitting on a cup while typing that. And got mixed up. I’m a nerd.
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June 20th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Hmmmm…..I bet it turns Puppy on to see you stretch that foot up to your mouth to nibble on some toe jam.
I like to eat those French’s fried onions on more than just green bean casserole. In my salad, pasta, etc. It’s really kind of gross now that I think about it.
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June 20th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
I just want to know how you cheat on Facebook Scrabble games.
BTW, get yourself and your readership over to my blog. We’re having a house naming contest!!!
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June 20th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Quirks… Oh jeez, where to start? I’m one giant walking quirk.
If I hear part of a song in a commercial or something, I have to finish it out. Kinda like Cartman on South Park.
I Also do like Cara and can usually find a song to match a phase that someone has just said, although I’m not as good at it as my mother was, we used to try to say crazy things to stump her, but that woman knows more songs…
I have long involved conversations in my head - especially if I’ve had one that didn’t go the way I wanted it to (I must try to “fix” it) or am going to have one that I don’t think will go well, I try to plan ahead. But mostly, I just talk to myself.
I have the obligatory 100 things post coming up soon, so I’m sure there we be PLENTY more where that came from…
Glad the little guy is OK.
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June 20th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Well, I already fessed up to chewing my finger nails, so I’ve got nothing for you. Because, I only have that one quirk. Yup, only that one!
June 20th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Okay, whoa…did you seriously admit to biting your toenails???? I’m trying to picture HOW ones does such a thing.
Wow.
So onto sharing…I rotate the underwear in my drawers so that none of them feel left out.
Jennifer, Playgroups are no place for childrens last blog post..Fess up to your wee Internet addiction
June 20th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
For real? WOW, you should enter a talent show! Me - I’m a clean freak. Certified.
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June 20th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Did you ever just want to kill your pediatrician? Yeah, me too!
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June 20th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
TOENAILS??? Really?!?!? I wouldn’t haave guessed that. You must be flexible.
I think I cheat on scrabulous too… I use the tools that are right there on the board, like 2 letter words, lookup a word, etc. Is that cheating? I assumed it was part of the Scrabulous game. I know they don’t have that in Scrabble… but this isn’t scrabble.
June 20th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
My quirk?
I hate showers! I really only shower if I have too (like I smell bad or I am going somewhere with people). I mean, I hate shaving my legs, washing naughty parts, drying off and doing my hair. I am just lazy…. I know!
Hear Their Everywears last blog post..More uses for your Boppy
June 20th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Thanks. I really needed pat benatar in my head today.
I have NO quirks, but you knew that already.
Toenails?!
Im Being Held Hostages last blog post..Help, I’m Being Held Hostage by HER Again!
June 20th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Good Lord, I have many…The weirdest, Husband really thinks it’s nutty, I hate buttons…Not only do I not own anything with buttons, I don’t buy anything for the kiddos with buttons, Don’t know why, just hate ‘em. It’s zippers or pullovers for this family…Yes, I’m nuts!
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June 20th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Quirks, hmm…I quote “Friends” all the time. I sing loudly in the car and embarrass my kids. I can’t stand dishes in my sink. I hate wearing socks.
Toenails? Really, you?
And I’d seriously be pissed about the false strep diagnosis. Not cool!
June 20th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Quirks…well, I randomly puke when people mention putting anything foot related near their mouth…
*G* Yeah, major foot-phobia here, just as the hubby
For a non-related-to-your-quirks-quirk…
I burst out into song in the middle of stores. I’ll just start singing the soundtrack to some random musical.
Sarahs last blog post..Hai-BOO!
June 20th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Toes?! Hmm, that’s a tough one to beat
I am most definitely a C-E-C ticket whore too. I bet I could get more than you!!! Wanna play me in a round of skee ball? Hoops? C’mon!
Oh, did I mention I’m crazy competitive?
Sandy (Momisodes)s last blog post..Ready for Rehab
June 20th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Chuckie Cheese! *salivating thinking about it*
too bad the ones by me are so ghetto and rundown or I’d be there pushing kids outta the way to play some Skee-Ball and ignoring my own kids…
I’m also pretty bad about using random movie quotes. and maybe I’ll get my butt motivated enough to do my quirk list since I was tagged for it earlier this week.
Colleens last blog post..Friday Mail Call
June 21st, 2008 at 12:25 am
Dang it! Stupid song stuck in my head …
I can’t get my toes to my mouth. Still wouldn’t chew them. I chew my cuticles. And tap my nails. And blow on my fingers. And play electronic Sudoku while on the toilet. I’m so good my legs don’t have time to go numb.
Fleas last blog post..Miscellaneous
June 21st, 2008 at 12:27 am
I’m too impressed that you can get your freakin’ feet up to your mouth easily enough to not even notice you’re doing it, to be grossed out.
Tootsie Farklepantss last blog post..I Feel so Strongly About it that Operation ALL CAPS has Been Instituted
June 21st, 2008 at 12:33 am
Your husband must appreciate your flexibility with reaching your toes.
JCKs last blog post..The grass is not always greener
June 21st, 2008 at 3:45 am
I used to bite my toenails. I don’t even think I can reach like that anymore…
Your comment box isnae big enough for all my quirks. Seriously though, you cheat? Hahaha too funny.
Is SD able to eat yogurt to get back the cultures in his stomach from taking the meds? Poor little guy. So what did they say it was???
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June 21st, 2008 at 6:17 am
How do you bite your toenails? You must be very flexible.
My bad habit? Picking my cuticles. It’s gross, painful and very, very addictive.
Katies last blog post..Vegan Cream?
June 21st, 2008 at 7:48 am
Ok, I confess. I bite my toenails, too. At least I can still get to them.
June 21st, 2008 at 11:41 am
Are you kidding me? I just recently did a “100 things about me” post and it wasn’t so much quirky as just plain weird, but I feel like I am all told out. Let’s see, one more thing…Oh! I know! I hardly ever mop my floors. I mean hardly EVER. I sweep and spot clean with spray cleaner and a paper towel.
Like I said, weird.
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June 21st, 2008 at 1:58 pm
I once shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die.
Manager Moms last blog post..To My No Longer A First Grader
June 21st, 2008 at 5:58 pm
I know more about the Annie soundtrack than I care to admit.
Toenails? Really? Wow.
Maggie’s Minds last blog post..Haiku Friday 6/20/08
June 22nd, 2008 at 1:42 am
I absolutely, positively cannot go to bed without washing every single dish in my sink and cleaning up. Then, I can go to bed. Even if it’s after a party and it’s like 5am! Now I have tunes stuck in my head…
bichonpawzs last blog post..Inspiration for the Day
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:09 am
No quirks here. I went through this recently and realized I’m perfect in every way. [He takes his gum and sticks it underneath the chair]
Audubon Rons last blog post..Pastro Feel Good
June 22nd, 2008 at 4:57 pm
I crack my gum and chomp on it. My husband wants to stangle me with every piece of gum I put in my mouth.
That is why I buy it in stock…..just to irritate the hubs. Hey, he farts and then shakes the sheets in bed, I’m not the only evil one in this household…..
Krissys last blog post..Friends.
June 22nd, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Toenails? Eww!
Quirks? Hmm, seems I did a post on this not too long ago but can’t remember what’s weird about me. Maybe it’s all the sun soaked in my brain right now.
amys last blog post..Shamu didn’t eat us
June 22nd, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Wow what a confession! And pup still kisses you after you bite some toe nails?Do you bite his too?
The two biggest quirks I have are:
1. I have to fill my insulated cup with ice and then soda. It has to be full of ice to the top first. And no straw because it warms it up too much. Only cold cold drinks for me, even if I drink milk it must have ice.
2. My food has to be hot hot hot, but that’s not the quirky thing. It must be a certain way on the plate. Like breakfast, eggs on the right, bacon on the hash browns (to keep them warm) and toast on the opposite side of the plate of me. I eat a bite of egg with a bite of bacon, then the hash browns and lastly the toast. There’s a method to any meal. Burgers and fries? Burger on the right and eaten first, fries on the left and eaten last. Big reason for these are I like potatoes always so don’t mind if they cool a little, hate meat so it must be as hot as possible, ketchup can be put in the spot left by the meat and then the dipping of fries is easiest.
Lisa’s Chaoss last blog post..Fun Monday clothes
June 22nd, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Oh hun, that really sucks about the meds, but good he didn’t have strep! Oy!
I would, on occasion, bite my toenails, *as a KID*, but absolutely CANNOT do it now. Gross. Unless your feet are super duper clean, which knowing you, they probably are.
I sing lines from songs if the convo happens to mention anything even remotely close to matching the lyrics, and then I continue singing the song.
VDogs last blog post..Supermodel (You Better Work!)
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:31 am
I am a picker. I pick scabs, sores, pimples, dry skin. When I am particularly nervous, I pick the skin on my heels often to the point that it bleeds and I can hardly walk. I think if I were 10 years younger, I woulda been a cutter….nice thought, huh?
Tonis last blog post..Off The Radar
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:30 am
Quirks? I don’t know about quirks. Annie calls them the “things about me that drive her crazy”, but I don’t know that you could call them quirks. She thinks of them as serious personality flaws. But she loves me anyway.
As the father of three boys I have become an authority on the visual diagnosis of strep. My sons have gotten so tired of “Say AAAAHHHHH.” But when we go to the Doctor, I KNOW whether they have step or not. The little white flecks in the back of the throat or coating little dents in the tonsils are dead giveaways.
lceels last blog post..Sunday Fill - in pictures
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:58 am
It took me a while, but I finally changed your address on feeder, I kept wondering where you were at - duh!
Anyway, sometimes I read the last few pages of a book once I’m half way through and it’s getting good…
Jeanelles last blog post..Me and No
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:14 pm
You EAT your toenails? Or just pick at them with your nubs of fingers? Because there’s a vast difference.
Vast.
I have no quirks. Neither do I sometimes lie to cover them up. And weirdly, I don’t lie either.
Karens last blog post..Gassy Much?
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:37 pm
I hate to go along with the crowd (is that a quirk?), but toenails? For real?
Hmm, I definitely do the roleplaying and/or narrating my life a lot, but I was under the impression that that was normal. Oops.
Quirkwise, I can’t sleep with underwear on but I do have to have a blanket or a sheet, even if it’s a million degrees in the room.
Jerseygirl89s last blog post..You Do It Too, Right?
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Dude, you are super flexible! I’m gonna’ start calling you Gumby.
And my kids always call me Mrs. Hannigan whenever I yell at them. Which I never do, of course.
Jennis last blog post..Verbal Comments are Now Closed
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:36 pm
I want details on the proposition. You didn’t take a picture of it? Come on, that is great blog fodder!
And on an unrelated note, SCREW YOUR DOC!
Blue Mommas last blog post..What’s the Problem, Chicks????
June 24th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Okay so I um bite my toenails too. Grosses Bud out SO bad. (I do it AFTER I shower).
I am glad to know I am not alone. We need a support group.
Also, I am an OCD freak about cabinets, drawers and so forth. Also I organize the mail pile all the time.
June 24th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
I often imagine that I’m being watched by people and that I have to perform for them.
I’m not sure if that’s in my head or not, actually.
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June 29th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
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March 15th, 2009 at 1:05 am
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