Scrap means left overs, fragments, discarded material, and many times truth and honesty is discarded material, considered fragments and left over. So, we need to tell it like it is, and let the scraps fall where they will.
Honorees are to first list 10 honest things about ourselves - and make it interesting, even if we have to dig deep! Second, we are to pass the award on to 7 bloggers we feel embody the spirit of the Honest Scrap.
Well ,first, let me thank Mr Bill for the nomination.
So I need 10 honest things about myself. Alright, let me give it a try...
1) I grew up thinking we were poor, but now I realize we were just middle class, I guess I was comparing with the lifestyles of other relatives
2) It bothers me to see full garbage cans, empty toilet paper holders, empty ice trays, a sink full of dishes. The same goes for uncleared mailboxes, unsorted junk mail, clutter in general.
3) One day my sister pointed out that I was a hypochondriac. I just have to read about some disease, and I have it. I've improved since then.
4) I hate dusting, and housework in general. I'll add sewing and mending to that list. Luckily, my husband is always vacuuming.
5) I have a friend I've known for over 20 years and my daughter pointed out how little we really know about each other. I see her regularly throughout the year. But I've had friends that discuss the most intimate details of their lives with me, go figure.
6) I think I'm loyal, responsible, trustworthy, thoughtful, compassionate...sounds boring, doesn't it? I have to live a little.
7) I'm miserable and cranky (bitchy) when tired.
8) I can be judgmental and blaming
9) My parents had 4 daughters and a son. I'm the eldest daughter and my brother is the youngest. My dad had a son from a previous relationship. But we've lost touch with this half brother who disappeared after a family wedding (1991?) when a thoughtless speech was made that did not include him.
10) I think I naturally set goals and love to accomplish. My favourite saying is 'I have to...'
If this intrigues you, consider yourself tagged and feel free to participate.
5 comments:
Christine, you are anything but boring. Are you a Virgo I wonder? you just like order in your life which is a good thing.
Is there any chance you could look up where your half brother is? I guess its a long time ago - families can be precarious at times.
Thanks for sharing.
I tagged you as a "spotless house" kind of person. Maybe not so much??
And #5 is interesting. Some people are talkers, and some people are listeners. Never both. I'm guessing you're a listener.
# 10 is the one thing men HATE to hear from thier wives - "you have to...." a.k.a. the Honeydew List. My wife sets my goals. LOL!
Great post. :)
Lilly, I'm on the Gemini-Cancer cusp. What are you?
My brother could find us if he wanted to. If I could locate him, I think it would be fine for awhile until something else happened to make him feel excluded.
Thanks for the feedback on my sense of order, it helps me to know myself!
Mr. Bill, thanks also for your feedback. As it happens, my house is pretty spotless, more like orderly! And I think you're right, I must be a listener. I guess all you'll hear from your wife these days is 'you have to get a job!' no pressure.
Christine
I couldnt seem to comment on your latest post but I love the new furniture. It looks really modern and contemporary - a great entertaining space. I imagine it is being well used.
Also in terms of the internet outrage in Australia, I am not too worried. I think more controls should be put on the internet - there is too much weird stuff out there that goes unnoticed. But just call me old fashioned I guess. I hope you have a great New Years and thinking of you!
I am a Saggitarius - 24 November.
Lilly, I was at first appalled to think about internet control, but when I read further to what the content they want to control, I stopped worrying about it. Shocking the stuff you can find on the internet.
And you know, I could've sworn my taste had changed to 'country style', but you're right, I must be contemporary. Unless IKEA just has more reasonable prices.
Happy New Year and may all your wishes for 2009 come true.
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