OOOOOH, SECRETS!!!
Music Secrets
I think Eric Clapton is boring. I know, I KNOW, I'm sorry, I just killed my father, but it's true. ESPECIALLY Tears in Heaven. Can I appreciate the angst? Sure. Do I really care? Not really. I mean, I do, but... come on. It's not like I'm going to be able to go give Uncle Eric a big hug, so it's not really beneficial for me to dwell on his loss very much, you know? My only connection with that song that I actually like is its use in the movie "Rush", which I do happen to like. Anyway, I can certainly appreciate his musical "genius" and such, it's just not my thing. Likewise, I cannot STAND Contemporary Jazz, a genre which was spoon-fed to me from age 19 to age 23, to the point where I willingly, on purpose, intentionally went to hear Michael Hedges concerts and grooved. Ugh. I'm sorry to all you jazz lovers; again, I can appreciate the musicality, but I so bad do NOT want to listen to that music. Likewise, Johnny Cash (I know, I know, I KNOW). God, I feel so cleansed. I had no idea the weight this was on me!
Food Secrets
I have never in my life eaten the foods that I claim to hate the most. For example, I have never ever ever EVER eaten an eggplant, a cabbage that was not purple, or liver. And, I can safely assure you that I never will. That being said, I have eaten ONE pickle to my knowledge (that was one too many), and have stuck a pinky into sour cream once or twice, but I typically avoid any white soft solid. Nothing is grosser to me than mayonnaise. I don't eat salad dressing. I know it's weird, but that is who I am.
OCD Secrets
I make these little rituals in life. Have done this forever, actually. I used to wear dresses on Wednesdays (not anymore). I used to - literally - brush my hair 100 strokes every morning. I also used to make my gums bleed in a little bit of weirdo self-mutilation, but I try to avoid this sort of crazy these days. Now, though, I have other, newer habits, namely the way I begin my work day. When, like today, I actually have to perform work, it totally chaps my behind because it pushes back my schedule. My vigorous, vigorous schedule, including Facebook-ing and checking Google Reader. I am such a freak.
Television Secrets
I would rather watch a documentary about King Tut's childhood (based on Forensic DNA evidence!) than just about anything, but it DOES create a problem when there is ALSO a special about UFOs over Phoenix, and I am trying to go to sleep anyway, but both these things are fascinating. Likewise, I will probably remain awake through most of a history show about the evolution of cats OR (AND) the dust bowl. I am a tee vee nerd, and I admit it. I have not watched a sitcom in months, would prefer to listen to a book while I knit or whatever, but boy-howdy am I ever a sucker for documentary shows. LOVE LOVE LOVE them, and they make me feel smart. That all being said, I will happily "settle" for "Axe Man", "Dirty Jobs" (Mike Rowe, meow!!!!), "Deadliest Catch" (Mike Rowe, meow, again, plus, I love you, Captain Phil!!!), or the like. "Reality" shows about stuff that will NEVER happen in my real life, and I love love love it. One thing, though, to note: I do not like "How it's made". This is 100% guaranteed to put me to sleep, which is why Husband regularly puts it on when we go to bed. I have only survived the opening credits twice, and due to that, I do know how to make a surfboard and a crayon.
I think that's enough bean-spilling for today. Your turn, what is YOUR secret?
I think Eric Clapton is boring. I know, I KNOW, I'm sorry, I just killed my father, but it's true. ESPECIALLY Tears in Heaven. Can I appreciate the angst? Sure. Do I really care? Not really. I mean, I do, but... come on. It's not like I'm going to be able to go give Uncle Eric a big hug, so it's not really beneficial for me to dwell on his loss very much, you know? My only connection with that song that I actually like is its use in the movie "Rush", which I do happen to like. Anyway, I can certainly appreciate his musical "genius" and such, it's just not my thing. Likewise, I cannot STAND Contemporary Jazz, a genre which was spoon-fed to me from age 19 to age 23, to the point where I willingly, on purpose, intentionally went to hear Michael Hedges concerts and grooved. Ugh. I'm sorry to all you jazz lovers; again, I can appreciate the musicality, but I so bad do NOT want to listen to that music. Likewise, Johnny Cash (I know, I know, I KNOW). God, I feel so cleansed. I had no idea the weight this was on me!
Food Secrets
I have never in my life eaten the foods that I claim to hate the most. For example, I have never ever ever EVER eaten an eggplant, a cabbage that was not purple, or liver. And, I can safely assure you that I never will. That being said, I have eaten ONE pickle to my knowledge (that was one too many), and have stuck a pinky into sour cream once or twice, but I typically avoid any white soft solid. Nothing is grosser to me than mayonnaise. I don't eat salad dressing. I know it's weird, but that is who I am.
OCD Secrets
I make these little rituals in life. Have done this forever, actually. I used to wear dresses on Wednesdays (not anymore). I used to - literally - brush my hair 100 strokes every morning. I also used to make my gums bleed in a little bit of weirdo self-mutilation, but I try to avoid this sort of crazy these days. Now, though, I have other, newer habits, namely the way I begin my work day. When, like today, I actually have to perform work, it totally chaps my behind because it pushes back my schedule. My vigorous, vigorous schedule, including Facebook-ing and checking Google Reader. I am such a freak.
Television Secrets
I would rather watch a documentary about King Tut's childhood (based on Forensic DNA evidence!) than just about anything, but it DOES create a problem when there is ALSO a special about UFOs over Phoenix, and I am trying to go to sleep anyway, but both these things are fascinating. Likewise, I will probably remain awake through most of a history show about the evolution of cats OR (AND) the dust bowl. I am a tee vee nerd, and I admit it. I have not watched a sitcom in months, would prefer to listen to a book while I knit or whatever, but boy-howdy am I ever a sucker for documentary shows. LOVE LOVE LOVE them, and they make me feel smart. That all being said, I will happily "settle" for "Axe Man", "Dirty Jobs" (Mike Rowe, meow!!!!), "Deadliest Catch" (Mike Rowe, meow, again, plus, I love you, Captain Phil!!!), or the like. "Reality" shows about stuff that will NEVER happen in my real life, and I love love love it. One thing, though, to note: I do not like "How it's made". This is 100% guaranteed to put me to sleep, which is why Husband regularly puts it on when we go to bed. I have only survived the opening credits twice, and due to that, I do know how to make a surfboard and a crayon.
I think that's enough bean-spilling for today. Your turn, what is YOUR secret?
You should specify that these are secrets that are only mildly embarrassing at best. I'm sure you have some that would actually cause a stir, but that's why they are secrets still, lol. Anywho, my mildly embarrassing secret is that I am normally listening to Lady Gaga Radio on Pandora. I will never buy her album or go to her concert, but I can live with hearing her on Pandora. It's Kanye's fault that Taylor Swift won album of the year instead of her. End of mildly embarrassing secret.
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I am in love with this secret, and it is EXACTLY what we were talking about at lunch today! This promptly drew us to a discussion of "the most embarrassing song on your iPod," wherein I got to make fun of Husband for his un-natural love for all things Celine Dion (I KNOW, RIGHT???), and my own fondness for Neil Diamond (but, man, you know you sing along to Sweet Caroline - you KNOW you do)... All this being said, I still have not ever heard a Lady Gaga song in my life, so perhaps I ought to change Pandora channels!
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I'm slowly getting caught up on reading your blog. I feel out of touch! lol I just wanted to let ya know that HOW ITS MADE is actually one of Paige's favorite shows. She won't let us change the channel if she sees its on. Even if its a rerun cuz she sais she can learn more stuff from it everytime she watches it. lol She's gonna be a nerd when she gets older!
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Oh, I miss you, Jami! Paigealicious gets this genetically, it would seem, but good lord that is a surefire nap for me!!!
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So, as for your tv secrets and not liking "How it's Made"... just so you know, my teh_husband was ON that show! Sweet, right? His hands are celebrities! (I know I'm behind on your blogs... shoot me!)
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