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These & Other Things Arbitrary
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The lovely Customer Service Guru Kelly hath taggeth me for the “8 random facts about me” meme, which to the best of my recollection I have done at least eight times on other various blogs. But since I’ve never done it on this particular blog, and because Kelly was nice enough to come stalk me down out of my semi-coma, I’ll play along. However, because I have UMS (Useless Memory Syndrome), I’ve gotta add the disclaimer: if you’ve been stalking me for a while, I can’t promise these will be new things… just things you didn’t know before I told you the first time. [insert winkage here]
1. I regularly obsess over stupid shit. Like how many jelly beans are really in the “guess how many” jar at the ice cream shop. When I buy my coffee there, I tell the woman who owns the place that if she doesn’t let me dump the jar out and count them, then organize them by color, I won’t come back. But she knows I’m a liar.
2. I like to tell people I’m batshit crazy. Because I like to say “batshit,” and I’m not really sure there’s another context for it.
3. I quit smoking in February, but I still reach for the cigarette pack at least twice a day.
4. I haven’t watched the news since 9/11. I don’t read the news either, except for what I have to for work.
5. I didn’t know who was running for president until a few weeks ago.
6. When Bush — the original, not the extra-crispy — got elected, I said I was going to move the Canada. I was nine, I think.
7. People all my life have said I’m an old soul. I have no idea what that means, or whether it’s an insult.
8. I’m not religious. My beliefs/philosophies come closer to paganism than anything else. Which is something I don’t generally tell most folks, because then they want to know if I boil kittens.
Since everyone I know well enough to tag has done this meme at least twice, I’m not tagging anyone. But if you’d like to play along, please do tag thyself. Go on. You know you wanna.
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About Amy Derby
Formerly a corporate paralegal, I ditched the pantyhose to begin freelancing in 2004. I enjoy long walks to the coffee maker, never setting an alarm clock, and not wearing a bra to the (home) office. I can be reached at amy.derby (at) gmail.com.
Hi Amy,
Thanks for sharing. Umm, do you boil kittens?
I outsource my collection of newsworthy news to coworkers… but I do follow Happy News which filters out the negativity. I’m sure some might object, but I’m not motivated to follow politics.
Hey my friend,
Regarding your #5 - you didn’t miss much, IMHO as a non-American…
Take care - more pics soon,
Brett
Brett Legree’s last blog post..canada 2, greece 0. a story about running.
Amy,
#4: I haven’t watched since Walter Cronkite, except on occasion. I hate being all scared and sad and wrecked by other people’s problems, and God Forbid my own ever wind up on the news, I don’t want to see that either. But I do listen to NPR constantly so I’m up on things. No visuals—I’m much better off.
#7: Me, too. A high compliment… I hope.
Great list. I promise not to interrupt your semi-coma with any more sillyness, but I don’t promise not to interrupt your semi-coma.
Regards,
Kelly
C.S. Guru and semi-coma interrupter extraordinaire
Kelly’s last blog post..You Definitely Don’t Want to Know These 8 Random Things About Me
Thanks for share the items about your self.i think I’ve been tagged at leat twice.
mike golch’s last blog post..looking forword to a new day.
“Batshit” is an amazing term, but I agree it’s way too limited. Let’s bring it back.
“People all my life have said I’m an old soul. I have no idea what that means, or whether it’s an insult.” People say that to me, too, and I don’t know what to make of it. They’re usually old hippies, though.
Eva G.’s last blog post..National Geographic Channel Strikes Again
I also like ‘batshit.’ The term - not the real thing…
As for the news; it just depresses me. I know we neeed to be informed about the happenings of this crazy earth, but I just can’t bring myself to watch it.
I don’t know whether that’s good or bad. I guess it is what it is. Anyway… enough from me.
Ross’s last blog post..Baby, It’s a Wild World…
Amy,
*You can join the Old Souls Club. I’ve been in it for decades. Not sure what good it will do ya, but it’s supposed to be a compliment. It means they think our spirits have been here time and time again ( LOTS) and that our souls have figured out a lot of this crap already. ( Our spirits are on their last legs and are ready to kick the bucket into permanent retirement.) Having been told I’m an old, old soul, I’d sure as heck like to know why I have a PHd in the School of Hard Knocks instead of Harvard but oh well…
*I don’t watch the news or TV either.( But due to the Internet I still know who’s running. ( I’ll give you a hint…it won’t make much difference)
*Religious and spiritual aren’t the same thing.
It’s nice to know these things about you.
Wendi Kelly’s last blog post..Balancing Balloons
2. I like to tell people I’m batshit crazy. Because I like to say “batshit,” and I’m not really sure there’s another context for it.
Sample sentences:
I went out for a walk last night at sunset and got batshit all over me.
It was not until I went spelunking that I discovered batshit stinks to high heaven. (I quickly quit spelunking.)
Saying “batshit” is much more fun than saying “guano.”
Batshit is a powerful home fertilizer. (Wear oxygen mask. Srsly.)
3. I quit smoking in February, but I still reach for the cigarette pack at least twice a day.
Go You!
4. I haven’t watched the news since 9/11. I don’t read the news either, except for what I have to for work.
There have been times I wasn’t able to read the news e.g., during that whole divorce thing), but mostly I bless the folks who are having a hard time. I’m Real Old (School). I consume news and information because I have an underlying belief that I have the responsibility to know what’s going on. I suppose it has to do with voting, but in addition to being Real Old I’m also an armchair activist. I rattle chains via my Internet connection.
8. I’m not religious. My beliefs/philosophies come closer to paganism than anything else. Which is something I don’t generally tell most folks, because then they want to know if I boil kittens.
a) I hear ya about not tellin.’
b) I was going to make a joke involving alternate kitten recipes until I realized it was in bad taste. (Oops, an unintended pun)
–Mer, news junkie
I thought you were going to explain that dark devil looking thing at your feet.
Your shoes look very comfy. If I could wear flip flops in the dead of winter I would.
All these things are news to me. And speaking of, I try and stay away from it myself. And I’m thinking of moving to Canada if we get the GI Joe doll for a president.
Ellen Wilson’s last blog post..Writing the Wild Within: Part 3 - Squirrel Away Your Energy
I couldn’t get past #6…I got stuck on the “extra crispy” reference! Love it!
-Lisa
I was displeased with my reference to a “dark devil thing.” It looks like a wolf. My images of devils have been colored by artists. Is there a happy devil? I just don’t know. Good day.
Ellen Wilson’s last blog post..With the Full Force of Your Personality
Hey, fellow “batshit crazy” person. I, too, love saying that.
While I’m batshit crazy, some things tend to drive me “apeshit bonkers” which is understandably quite a bit more “shit” with which to deal.
dee’s last blog post..Sha na na N
Hey Amy,
On the off-chance that you get emailed when you receive a comment, I’m leaving one now, even though you posted this ages ago. Which brings me to my next point: your last post was ages ago. I’ve been lurking, but I have to say, I miss you. I need your special brand of crazy — that is, the batshit kind. It makes me laugh out loud. It made me subscribe. Please keep writing here?
Amy,I just love #6 and yes extra crispy doe discribe him to a T.
I hope that you are haveing a Great Day,that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
by the way I changed my “home” since I was here last.
Mike Golch’s last blog post..adding comment Luv.
My family doesn’t say ‘batshit crazy’…we just say batshit. We all know, and we all are.
Being an ‘old soul’ is a compliment…it means you are wise and mature beyond your years. My sister was tagged as such by my family and she was the only one Grandma would listen to because she was her ‘life experience equal’ in my grandmother’s mind.
K8E’s last blog post..Bruises
Stephanie - Happy news sounds good to me! Thanks for the link.
Brett - I’m with you on that one! Hope all’s well with you and the blondies!!
Kelly - “C.S. Guru and semi-coma interrupter extraordinaire” is a good title for you. That would make a cool t-shirt!
Mike - Yes, I think I’ve seen you do this one before also. And I did get your email and will stop by your new “home” soon. Cool that you switched to wordpress. I’ve had some problems with my blogger blogs too.
Eva - I collect hippies, it seems. Although some folks think I am one, so I don’t really mean it as an insult. Hehe. Here’s to bringing batshit back. LOL
Ross - I like to apply the cliche “ignorance is bliss” to much of knowing what’s going on in the world. So I hear ya on that one. My own little world — i.e., the proverbial voices in my head — are depressing enough. (Kidding. Sorta.)
Wendi - I am neither religious nor spiritual. Although I have nothing against the concept. It’s just not for me. Kind of like eating red meat. Does the Old Souls Club come with a cool t-shirt? Because I like t-shirts…
Mer - Alternative kitten recipes made me laugh. LOL And leave it to you to provide sample sentences. Were you an English/Lit teacher ever? Because you should have been…
Ellen - The evil thing was a rain puddle and my shadow. I’m not sure which you were referring to, but yeah — both do look pretty scary! Ha!
Lisa - Bush reminds me of the dude on the KFC logo. No clue why. The KFC dude is probably smarter.
Ellen again - There should be a happy devil. I don’t really believe in the devil, in the traditional sense. See pagan reference.
Dee - I know I already emailed you when you left this comment, but just to say again YAY FOR APESHIT. Kinda like supersizing the batshit. Too funny. I’ve missed you and your bat-ish-ness.
Steph - Hi. Sorry. I have been on sort of a mental hiatus, as well as traveling. Coupled with having no inspiration to do just about anything work-related — and for some reason this blog feels like work — I have just been in crash and burn mode. I’ll try to suck a little less soon.
K8E - I had a grandma like that. Oh, and I often feel like my brain is bruised. So good luck in getting through your week. I’m totally with ya.
Amy,
Yes, things are well here, my friend, and the blondies are good too! I apologize for not making the time to chat recently, but I have some new stuff to send your way soon
Regarding the KFC dude:
Not only is he smarter than Bush, he’s also dead. So what does that say about Bush?
Take care, and talk with you soon - Brett
Brett Legree’s last blog post..best laid plans.
The wolf looks like tar. Pagan tar. I don’t believe in the devil (traditionally) either.
It does make for an interesting picture.
Soon we will be unloading our Bush. Quite worrisome to me. Speaking of the devil…
Take care. I feel quite batshit tonight. Could be the time of the month.
Ellen Wilson’s last blog post..Writing the Wild Within: Part 4 - Standing Out From the Crowd