Always, Sometimes, Never (Redux)
by Jenners • 06/21/2010 • Life, My Take On... • 39 Comments
I Always…
- tip 20% (because the math is easier).
- could sleep about 30 minutes more.
- have a book I’m in the middle of reading.
- find an excuse to stop exercising after about 2 or 3 weeks.
- have about 10 things I should be doing other than blogging.
- turn off Bryan Adams songs if they come on the radio.
I Sometimes…
- wish my Little One came with a mute button.
- feel the urge to rearrange all the furniture in the house.
- eat chocolate-covered strawberries for dinner (and nothing else).
- go through blogging slumps and revisit memes I’ve already done.
I Never…
- walk by a bookstore without wanting to go in.
- heard of the game Angry Birds until yesterday but have become inexplicably involved in it.
- shave without cutting myself somewhere.
- told you about the time I went to a strip club and got a lap dance.
- recommend eating raw fish, chocolate torte and orange juice at the same meal.
Attempting to fight off a blogging slump with this lame post,
P.S. I’m missing my dad a lot today, which is why I think I’m feeling a bit down and uninspired. This is my first Father’s Day without him, and it sucks. I’m hoping my mood improves later in the week. Hugs to all who are missing their dads today.
You know, tipping at 10% is even EASIER math.
100% is easiest.
I secretly like it when Bryan Adams comes on the radio. There, I said it.
((hugs)) my friend.
I'm so sorry to hear that you are missing your dad……….I don't think it ever goes away….
I loved this post, possibly because I can relate to EVERY bulleted point in your two top lists except ONLy eating strawberries dipped in chocolate for dinner. I could NEVER do that. Too big of a piggy.
((HUGZ!!))
And this was totally not a lame post – you were in my head for every single one of those…except the last two "I Never" ones.
This wasn't a lame post…but I've been in a slump lately and immediately thought "this would be an easy post to do" for my blog.
It's been 12 years since my dad has been gone and this is the first year he didn't pop into my head immediately on Father's Day morning. Don't know if that's a good thing or bad thing.
Hope you are doing well.
(((hugs))) I miss my daddy too
So sorry you are missing your dad!! But I like the post, and I always cut myself shaving too!
I still enjoyed your post even though you're not feeling well. Hug to you across cyberspace.
Not lame…totally cool post!
I too have had a lap dance…not in a strip club though…and from both a male and a female (no – not a transgender – two seperate individuals)
I'm with you on most of those, lol.
All kids should have a mute button, definitely.
I SO turn off Bryan Adams song too and of course have more important things to do than BLOG … yeah!
(((((HUGS))))))
I know what it's like to miss Dad! And I hope you have enough great memories to get you through.
And you know what my dad always said? Better by far that you should forget and smile then you should be remember and be sad!
So always remember the happy times and laugh…it's what he would want!
A for effort. Nice post. But I was kind of sad not to see you morphing into Nick Nolte one more time…
Man, if I were to lift this and put it on my blog, every single one of those things would be accurate. Ok, almost all of them.
Hope you're having a better day today. And really, you weren't without your dad. He's been with you the entire time.
Hugs!
I'm sorry you are missing your dad. It really sucks when everywhere you turn they are advertising for it. MPW and I completely understand where you are coming from.
(that is an encouraging smile)
What the heck is Angry Birds? and I think you just got over your slump…strip club?? Lap dance?? Why do I have the feeling that would be a two-parter?
First Father's Day without your Dad you are entitled to be in a slump. Sorry you are having a tough time this year on this weekend. But slump or no slump your writing is still wonderful – great post.
First of all, I think this is an awesome way to post. Ever since you did it the first time, I have wanted to do it. I haven't yet, of course.
Second of all, I thought about you yesterday. It was the first Father's Day for my mom without her dad, too. I am glad, you are at least trying to get over your blogging slump, whereas I am struggling with mine. I hope your week gets better.
First of all, I think this is an awesome way to post. Ever since you did it the first time, I have wanted to do it. I haven't yet, of course.
Second of all, I thought about you yesterday. It was the first Father's Day for my mom without her dad, too. I am glad, you are at least trying to get over your blogging slump, whereas I am struggling with mine. I hope your week gets better.
I really liked this post. My waitstaff kids would certainly thank you for the 20%!
I liked the post. Grief is so hard…I hate when it creeps up on me like that. Wishing you lots of little things to make you smile today.
we might not be friends anymore…cuz I like bryan adams!
Hugs to you, Tootsie. It's really hard when you lose a beloved parent. I remember your beautiful tribute to your Dad. He sounded like the most amazing man.
Yes, I stil miss my Dad and sister although they have been gone for almost 35 years. Enjoy every day with the little one!
On a bloggy note, I think it is the summer sloth or something like that. It seems to be hitting me too.
Aww, I concur with the others about this post NOT being a lame one. It's a great list of things that reflect the time of your life right now and those are always fun to see since they tend to change with time
I also sometimes with that E came with a mute button. A pause button would be nice too.
And the raw fish, chocolate torte and orange juice mix….well, I'm not sure what was going on there but just hearing the three things in one sentence sends warning bells to my head
I'm sorry about your dad. I miss my dad too though it's because he's in another country from where I am. *hugs* to you and I hope you feel better soon
Sorry about your dad. I don't know any words that decrease the pain of bereavement. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Re, "I sometimes – wish my Little One came with a mute button": LOL.
My wife often wishes that my shirts came with volume controls.
Best wishes, Boonsong
This wasn't a lame post – I was thinking of stealing this idea about two sentences in. I love it.
I also always turn off Bryan Adams songs because I absolutely hate every single one of them. Amen.
I miss my dad, too, but only because he's in another country. Here's a hug for you (()). I hope you're feeling better soon.
I cut myself every single time too, and I shave every day! Now I have to google Angry Birds!
I was thinking about you earlier today and hoping today wouldn't be too hard for you. My husband lost his father a couple of years ago and it's still rough for all of us on holidays.
I'm totally with you on the 2-3 week exercise window. After that, it closes.
And the mute button would be fantastic! Last night we were driving home from somewhere and Z would not shut up. We almost lost it!
I thought I was the only one who made it to adulthood and still can't shave without cutting myself. That's my excuse for why I rarely shave. heh.
Sending good thoughts your way.
xo
Recycling is always good. And really sorry you're feeling down about your dad. Hugs your way.
Hugs to you. I can understand that you miss your dad – I do too (although he is still alive but lives in the UK.)
Beware of Angry Birds – it's addictive- and oh, so frustrating.
Oh Jenners – I am so sorry for your difficult loss today. To tell you the truth, I think that it is wonderful you had such a special relationship with your Dad; I wish that I had the same kind of relationship to look back fondly
I LOVED your post and did not feel it was at all lame. I too can never pass a bookstore without wanting to go in; I still have no idea what Angry Birds is (could you make that a post for another day?); and I find it difficult to maintain any kind of exercise routine longer than 2 weeks — life always seems to get in the way!
A thousand hugs to you for feeling blue!! {Hey, that rhymed! lol}
I could steal your list. Except instead of hearing about the Angry Birds game yesterday, I haven't heard about it until I read your post just now, And I have not had time to become inexplicably involved. Yet. lol
I'm feeling kind of the same way. Coming home from the lake today I went the back way back through where I grew up. I had to stop myself from crying a couple of times, especially when I passed the cemetary where my grandmother is buried. Sometimes life is hard.
Give yourself a break. Even TV networks have reruns, and famous newspaper columnists rerun columns when they're on vacation.
it's like regifting, but without wasting wrapping paper.
Wanna know how lame I am? The Boy's only been at camp 8 hours, and I've been missing him for at least five of them.
I am sure your dad is smiling down on you today and every day.
I once had a lap dance too, just before we were married. Then the next day the dancer came into the store which my friends and I were working at. He just about died and he left. Poor guy!
Awww, I can totally understand your feeling down. ((hugs))
I'm in a bit of slump myself… barely even making my rounds to read my favorites, let alone come up with a great post, lol. I guess it's just a mood we all get every now and then.
A game called "angry birds"? That doesn't sound fun at all! Birds scare the bejeezus out of me.
This post wasn't lame at all!
Hugs, to you, too.
Wish I could give you a hug. I thought the post was quite creative too.
Hugs back to you
BTW, this wasn't a lame post.