2.) Ask a loved one to use 6 descriptive words to describe you and report your findings. How well do they know you?
Ahem.
Soooooo…I asked Pat to think of six words to describe me.
And he did. But I didn’t like my list. He saw my face drop and was all, “you’re putting this on your blog aren’t you??” and I was all “huh-yeeeah. Well I was GOING to until I got the list…just forget it, I’ll ask Maile instead.”
So I did.
I mean I thought he’d least throw the word pretty in there somewhere!
Alas. He did not.
So here, my friends, is what the heir to my fortune has to say:
I am
1. Speshul.
2. A Sweetie.
3. Pretty. (BINGO! THAT’S what I’m talkin‘ about)
4. Gorgiss (Double Whammy!)
5. Hearts.
6. Love.
I mean really! How cute is Maile right now!?! I love her!
Sigh.
Ok blog…you know I can’t keep anything from you…I will share my husband’s choice words.
According to Pat, my husband, the light of my life, the only man man enough to be my man, I am:
1. Caring.
2. Whiny.
3. Gossipy.
4. Friendly.
5/6. Short Sighted.
Ahem again.
Now…upon hearing these words I first had to get passed the initial shock that the word pretty was not once used.
Then I couldn’t stop thinking about number two and three. I didn’t want to say anything that would change his mind, because after all, he had taken a moment, he thought it through and those were his chosen words. Am I a catch or what!?!
So in my very non whiniest voice ever I said,
“you know…I’m gonna have to disagree with you on number two…I know some whiny people and I really don’t think I’m whiny at all.”
pat: Well I guess I just think about all the times you ask me to do stuff and it just sounds whiny.
me: You mean like on Sunday when I was annoyed that you didn’t help me carry in the groceries?
pat: Yeah…that’s one example.
me: But it’s not like I’m just walking around and complaining and whining about every little thing…
pat: no. And you know it’s funny because the guys at work talk about this kind of stuff…and how women set us up with questions like that and I just KNEW I should have said what you wanted to hear instead of telling the truth.
me: So I AM whiny!?!
pat: NO! That’s not what I’m saying,
me: But you did say that. You just said that.
pat: sigh. That’s not what I meant.
me: You want to know what I think? I think I’ve been asking you to do a lot because I’ve been feeling overwhelmed with the mess that is this house. The kids are driving me crazy, I work long hours with the daycare kids all day, I’m stressed out, and I need help. You might want to call it whining, but I feel like it’s just me looking to my husband for help.
pat: Yeah. You’re right Kat. I’m sorry….you’re totally right.
me: Sooooo…I’m not whiny?
pat: No Kat. You’re not whiny.
me: Can we replace that one with pretty??
pat: Yes Kat. You’re very pretty.
me: I love you…now number three I’ll let slide, because I understand how I can be perceived as gossipy. Most women are…it’s how we bond you know, but I wouldn’t expect you guys to understand that. I’m a little surprised it’s in your top six, but whatever…
pat: You didn’t say that had to be the TOP six things about you, you just said six things. They aren’t in any order.
me: ok whatever. You’re right, whatever. Still though, that it was one of the first things to come to you mind is…just whatever. Fine. I’m gossipy. I own that.
pat: And number four, what I mean by “friendly”…I mean that you’re all of the characteristics that make up a good friend. You know, like loyal, fun, supportive, all that stuff.
me: But you can only pick one thing and you said friendly.
pat: But I don’t mean it in the sense of that you’re just really nice to people and social and talkative…
me: So I’m not nice to people now?
pat: Shut up. You know what I mean. I mean you’re all the things that encompass what a good friend is.
me: Ok. I’ll take that.
pat: And by short sighted I just mean that you live in the present. For example, you don’t really think about saving as much money as we can for our future, you’re more interested in the here and now and enjoying life today.
me: Sigh. I understand what you’re saying…but I’d feel more comfortable if we could just use the word pretty again.
pat: Ok Kat. You’re pretty. You’re very pretty.
me: Awwww…seriously??? Do you really mean that??
Choose a prompt, post it on your blog, and come back and sign Mr. Linky:
The Prompts:
1.) Describe your latest obsession.
2.) Ask a loved one to use 6 descriptive words to describe you and report your findings. How well do they know you?
3.) Who was your first bloggy friend? How did you find each other? Do you still correspond?
4.) Tell us about your pet! If you have a weird infatuation with your dog or cat we want to hear about it (or if they just plain drive you crazy)…but please don’t compare them to children. It’s just not the same.
Beka says
Oh my gosh! That’s great.
I mean….ahem.
I should ask a couple household members for 6 things. Without others knowing. Ya know, isolated events that eventually may be open to the public. ;) Gosh. I wonder what they’ll say…..
From a younger sis, I’m so sure bossy will come up. And moody, from one of the brothers. We’ll see!