10 Reasons Why I'm Weird

I read a book recently that was actually a compilation of blog posts, and this writer used lists often for his blog entries. I liked reading his lists, and so I wanted to do one of my own. Lacking anything insightful to say, I came up with the title above.

On to the subject at hand:

1. I like lists. I will write down things I've already done on my "To Do" list and then cross them off. Then it looks like I've accomplished more.

2. I love popcorn so much I would eat it for dinner every night. But that is not allowed because it models poor behavior for my children. Also, my dog loves popcorn too, and since he has a weight problem, I have to refrain.

3. Sometimes I read the last page of a book before I start the book. I don't know why, and I often regret doing it.

4. I love to watch the National Spelling Bee on television. Also the Westminster Dog Show. Ironically, I am poor speller without SpellCheck, and my dog is no show dog.

5. I have a mouse in my house and don't know what to do. So I stomp going up and down the stairs so it runs away and never shows itself to me. I recognize this is not a long term solution, yet I am waiting for my husband to solve this problem. I rely on old sexual stereotypes when it comes to rodents and garbage duty.

6. I hate umbrellas. I refuse to use them unless there is simply no other alternative.

7. I have an addiction to hand lotion.

8. If I get another dog, I am going to name it the name I selected for a son (which I don't have): Daniel Asher. I don't care that it is not an appropriate dog name. I'm using my "boy" name someday on something alive.

9. I don't know my left from right very well. This is especially challenging when I am driving and my copilot tells me to turn right, followed by "No! The other right..."

10. I don't miss practicing law at all. I feel guilty for not missing law. I get mad for feeling guilty about not missing the law. I spend too much emotional energy on this whole exercise.

Here's hoping that next week I'll have something deeper to write about in list form.