The Dogmother Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 A friend sent these to me in an email today and I thought they'd bear sharing, especially as I identified with a couple of them! 1. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger. 2. There is great need for a sarcasm font. 3. Nothing sucks more than the moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong. 4. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on # 5. I’m pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighbourhood. 5. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died. 6. I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t at least kind of tired. 7. Bad decisions make good stories. 8. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren’t going to do anything productive for the rest of the day. 9. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don’t want to have to restart my collection…again. 10. I’m always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to. 11. I keep some people’s phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call. 12. I think the freezer deserves a light as well. 13. I wish Google Maps had an “Avoid Ghetto” routing option. 14. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger. 15. How many times is it appropriate to say “What?” before you just nod and smile because you still didn’t hear or understand a word they said? 16. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters! 17. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever. (this is American, I think they mean 'trousers' ) 18. Sometimes I’ll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is. 19. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey – but I’d bet everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time. 20. People who forward e- mail without deleting the tons of previous recipients should be shot and then tarred and feathered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Oh, yes, yes and yes! Glad its not just me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Yep. Can I add that hair dye that claims to cover all greys,doesn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Yep. Can I add that hair dye that claims to cover all greys,doesn't? No, that's one of the biggest lies out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Ha! I identify with a scary number of those . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Some were awfully familiar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 And that is all I have to say on the matter and I'm only 39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 My only defence is that my freezer already has a light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I would also add a few more positives I no longer care obsessively whether people like me - if they do, great, if they don't, also fine If a book has not grabbed me after 50 pages or so then I don't soldier on till the end to get my money's worth ! And for us of the female kind (look away any males of a sensitive disposition) - no more periods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 I would also add a few more positives I no longer care obsessively whether people like me - if they do, great, if they don't, also fine If a book has not grabbed me after 50 pages or so then I don't soldier on till the end to get my money's worth ! And for us of the female kind (look away any males of a sensitive disposition) - no more periods I'll second all of those, the book one applies to most things for me... if it isn't working for me then I try not to waste time on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 A couple more (based on my own experiences) You can never own too many scarves Shoes should be worn for comfort first,style second I reserve the right that at my age if I don't want to go to an event I am invited to,I can turn the invitation down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I would add the following.... All those things you saw your mother do and said you never would - you'll do most of them. Reading glasses are your new best friends. Buy lots and leave them everywhere. It's OK not to know or care what's in the charts - don't look, you won't have heard of 95% of them and this is depressing. Growing a beard and moustache is normal - just because no-one tells you this or talks about it does not mean it's untrue. Do not wear the high fashion thingy you saved from last time round - it will not look cool and vintage, it will look like 1970s/80s fancy dress. Your feet get bigger. You will never get back into those shoes. And my favourite quote "you don't stop playing because you get old; you get old because you stop playing" - so find time to do something daft/fun/silly on a regular basis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 ...... All those things you saw your mother do and said you never would - you'll do most of them. I physically recoiled in disgust as I saw myself licking a tissue to wipe my (then small) daughter's face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Sorry, what was the question again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Turn your hearing aid up dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I would if I could remember where I put it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 It'll be in the fridge with the odd socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Ahh, that makes perfect sense - thank you! PS You'll never guess what else I found in there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 the hamster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 No, actually Fang is still in her cage but there are some other interesting life forms in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 i have turned into my mum even though she drove me mad when I was young (sorry Mum RIP - wherever you are now you are having a good laugh) - a faddy 11 year old eater - ring any bells mum? Always saying remember to say thank you - I hate rude ill mannered people and get seriously hacked off. Many of those ring true - home for the bewildered beckons and I'm only 51!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Thanks Clare for posting the original list, and everyone else for the additions. Made me chuckle this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I find I'm morphing into my late mum too.. Poor kids!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 *sits rocking in the corner* please...not the mother morph ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Just the crimplene frock and hairnet and I''ll look the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
