I know. That title is such a hook. You are dying to read this aren’t you? The word ‘meme’ always gets the people flocking.
Let me tell you a little story. There’s that “letter” meme going around (that isn’t the story, stay with me, I promise this tale gets SCINTILLATING), Beth gave Matt the letter “D”. Then, I complained to Matt that I had nothing interesting to blog about (yes, these are the things I say in gchat conversations, doesn’t it make you want to find me so we can talk RIGHT NOW?), so Matt gave ME his letter. Because he’s selfless like that. So in short, I’m doing the meme that Matt was assigned from Beth. Follow? Geez. Word to the wise? Never type anything more complicated than your first name when you are hungover. Also? Never drink vodka, then whiskey, then apple pie shots. In fact? Never drink. Ever. That’s todays tip. Oh wait!
1. Drunk- “Drunk” would be in the top five of words I loath. I’m not sure what it is, maybe because it’s always followed by a phrase like ‘girl showing her boobs‘ or ‘driver who crashed into a tree‘, but ‘drunk’ never sounds like a good word to be. I prefer ‘spirited’. Or even ‘inebriated’. Or at the very worst ‘stage five yeller, complete with unnecessary urge to dry hump inappropriate objects‘. But never ‘drunk’. Never.
2. Dungy, Tony- As in the greatest football coach ever. Considering I’m quite new to the football scene (can I call it a ‘scene’, is that the right term?) I know I might have missed a lot of people when granting Dungy title of ‘best coach ever’, but I don’t mean just on the field, I’ve read a lot about his charity work and he seems very humble and very committed to making a difference in his community. In short, he is the kind of person my resume tries to make me look like I am.
3. Dogs- I know I will get heat for this but I would always chose to own a dog over a cat. I feel like cats require you to earn their love and that’s too much work. I love animals that just love me immediately. It feeds my ego. (Cat people, can we still be friends?)
4. Douchebaggery (thanks Renee)- Let me give you some tips: If you are popping multiple collars on the multiple polos you are wearing, while demanding bottle service and making lewd comments about girls who are standing close enough to hear you, you might be exhibiting signs of douchebaggery. Not to be confused with debauchery… though I guess there could be some links.
5. Dancing- I love dancing. Especially (prepared to be filled with shock and awe) country dancing. And, AND? I’m pretty good at it. Last night I took pity on a 19 year old boy and taught him to dance. I want to say I was fueled by the feeling of being kind to another or even fueled by alcohol but I suspect I was fueled mostly by the constant adoration this grasshopper bestowed on me. Example sentence : “Wow, this is amazing. No, YOU are amazing. Can we dance to the next song too? You are so good and patient, this is the best Valentine’s Day ever!” And my response “Hush grasshopper, hush“. In my defense though, I DID endure him stepping on my feet through Keith Urban’s entire musical catalogue and I’ve given him enough tools that he can dance without looking like a robot having a seizure. I declare a victory for everyone.
6. Dread- Tomorrow is Monday. Enough said.
7. Dinosaurs!- Remember last year when I had a different resolution each month? One of the few I actually accomplished was the month were I picked a topic to learn about (in that case Shakespeare). I decided this year to dedicate each month to learning about a different topic. February has been all about pyramids (and stem cell research, but that’s a whole other tangent) and it’s been fascinating. Next month? Dinosaurs. Because I’m always looking for ways to regress into a 11 year old boy (this is the excuse I give myself when I spend an entire afternoon reading Calvin and Hobbes while drinking milk straight from the carton).
8. Drew Barrymore- People seem to either love her or hate her. I fall into the love category. I used to find her as irritating as soap in the eye, but her quirky, adorkable-ness has sort of grown on me. Plus, E.T is awesome.
9. drama- An outlet that used to be a huge part of my life. I took theatre in school, then later went on to work at a childrens theatre, and even later got to teach a semester of Intro to Acting to college kids. Now the only drama I’m involved in is watching MTV reality shows. Lame.
10. Donalds, Mc- Okay I’m cheating. But really? My life situation would dramatically improve if someone brought me french fries. Immediately. With honey. Did I gross you out with that? Does anyone else like honey with their french fries? No? Just me then? I’m okay with that. I’m also apparently okay with cheating on a meme and answering my own questions. I need a nap. And french fries.
Mmm… french fries. Just when I was thinking about behaving myself. Nothing like the power of suggestion.
I’m right there with ya concerning dogs. Wold pick one over a cat anytime!
And fries with cheese = heaven. But honey? That’s a new one.
Memes are the STD of blogging (the transmission, not the grossness and attendant social scorn) and this post illustrates that very well. So, uh, sorry/you’re welcome?
I would’ve liked to have been there for the dance lessons to the youngster. I recall the day I started my rhythmically challenged friend Dan off with the basic mantra of “knees like skiing, hips like sex.” Go ahead, everyone, try it now. Again, sorry / you’re welcome.
Also: my cat is driving me nuts right now and I am about to trade him in for a dog.
I effing love Drew Barrymore.
Also, I am hungover today and I really, really wish I wasn’t.
Honey and french fries does actually sound kinda good. I just might have to try that! It usually grosses people out when I order a side of mustard to put on my poached eggs. Mmmm. (;
You did such a good job with D!! I have to agree with everything you’ve said! Except… I thought Canadians eat their fries with vinegar. My friend from Niagara Falls does and she blames it on ya’ll!
I didn’t follow you last year, but a topic a month seems like a great idea!! Especially for someone who is teaching on a topic (or multiple topics) that I am CLUELESS on!!
Go Colts!
reading this, all i could think about was DESSERT and all of the wonderful cakes, pies and brownies i wish i could eat. i swear my mind is on food 24/7.
fries with honey? that is truly a first for me. i have never heard of that. have you ever tried them with mayo? (i haven’t but i always hear people saying that it’s delicious)
Matt should be canonised. No question…
#6 is making me sweat just thinking about going to work tomorrow.
“but moooooooooom! i don’t wanna!”
Dogs are just fabulous…as is the term “douchebaggery”.
1. Apple pie shot? Sounds delish.
2. I recently had fries and honey introduced to me- awesome!
Burger King fries and/or Good Time fries > McDonalds fries.
also, I think McDonalds is cheating. You cant just ignore the first two letters…
but I love you for doing this for me.
I think I can go with everything except honey on french fries. Now that’s a new one.
and 15 comments on a Sunday?
thats insane!
youre so popular!
#16
I have never had fries with honey. I kind of want to try some now. I think I will tomorrow.
Dancing, Dogs and Drew? What’s not to love! I’ve been sitting on my letter “N” for the last few weeks, brainstorming things to come up with. Hopefully a 3day weekend will give me some inspiration!
I just discovered there are shirts with things printed underneath the collar. In other words, they are meant to be popped. This is the equivalent to those pants two years ago with fake thongs sewed in, aka. the apocalypse is coming.
Who doesn’t love a meme? You did cheat and it will be noted in your file. Donalds? Come on. Did you get that nap?
dinosaurs are pretty awesome :)
i absolutely love them and running around pretending to be a t-rex!
I love dinos. I’m so happy I have a son so we can play with dinosaur toys. w00t!
And as a cat person, I’ll forgive you for preferring dogs over cats. It’s all good.
mayo is my first choice for fries, but honey is a close second.
pancake syrup is good on steak fries.
i guess now that i think about it, i’ve never seen anyone eat honey on fries unless i’ve introduced them to it.
and thank you for letting me know that i’m the only one who isn’t completely in love with twilight.
For some reason I like the word drunk, even though I have had to use it far too often in my life. It just sounds so anglo-saxon and exactly like what it means. Perhaps it depends on accent?
French fries with honey is awesome – remember when they used to give you the honey with the McNuggets? Yeah, well accidents happen and all of the sudden you have the best thing ever.
Also, if you want to learn about dinosaurs, get yourself a four year old nephew. (I’m new here so IDK if you have one of those already.) I learned the name of every dinosaur from every age and was called upon quite often to provide the information far away from the trusty books that stored their names. And god forbid you get one wrong – 4 year olds are strict task masters, I tell you.
3# , No we can’t:). I prefer cats especially because they don’t express the sort of love that dogs have for their owners. Cats just don’t “sell” themselves to people for a few strokes and some food.
I love fries with honey! If Mcdonalds were closer I’d totally go get some right now.
I did the same thing and I got the letter D too….
Can you believe that Dungy retired?
Cats are evil! Don’t let anybody try to tell you otherwise.
I find Keith Urban dull and uninteresting. Toby Keith is another story.
Honey on french fries sounds interesting. I LOVE honey. If I weren’t already married, I’d consider eloping with honey. For an entire year in high school I brought peanut butter and honey sandwiches for lunch.
french fries with honey is the bomb, totally.
The french fries with honey? My 5 year old does that! He has done it since the very first time we let him eat french fries…I had no idea anyone else did that!
Um, Hello? Honey on French Fries = Heaven. I take it a step further and pour my honey packs into a barbeque pack (the BBQ sauce at McD’s is nice a sweet) and dip fries into that. But straight honey has it’s own status of Awesomeness.