It's Been.....Interesting

Its Monday and I haven't been present much since early last week. There is a reason....several reasons which will be covered as the week goes. Y'all love some good gossip, right? I will oblige especially since I aim to please feel the need to list out my excuses for not being present except for giveaways.

not my room. Sorta feel this way though

As always, starting the week out with a list helps to center me. I like organization (ask Irishman and the Things...heh...) and it relaxes me...organization and cleaning floors by hand with bleach. See? Already I feel a little more centered....today's Listicle topic comes via Kristin at Auer Life and is suppose to be 10 Things 2012 Has Taught Me....so evidently I'm suppose to pick out things I've learned. Shouldn't be too hard, right? I mean, I learned just awhile ago that in order to walk through a door way you have to both turn the knob AND push the door.

10 Things I Have Learned (Skill or Enlightenment...heh)

1. I learned that if it can go wrong it will. Never ask "what else" in such a situation. Life will show you.

2. I learned that while complete strangers are touring your home as a potential rental option, they will ALWAYS choose the ONE closet *ahem* where the toys are shelved.

3. I learned that when embarking on a road trip it is a good idea to turn your navigation device on BEFORE you pull out of the driveway even if you THINK you know what direction in which to head.

4. I learned that while comments repeated out of context by your four year old in the safety of your home is hilarious it can cause an inquiry that rivals the OJ Simpson trial when she is over heard saying "Oh no! My mom always strikes me!" (she is referring to our three strikes then consequence system. Not physical harm)

5. I have learned that everyone has an inner freak. Somewhere...its there...trust me....and you never know who is in touch with theirs. I believe I will leave it at that.

6. When Irishman came to bed wearing this:

I learned what No Shave November really meant. Evidently I had it all wrong.

 

7. 2012 has taught me just how important and how awesome girls weekends can be!

8. I have learned that it makes no difference what product we try, the dog's breath is always going to smell like stinky fish ass.

9. I have learned that I hate jail.

10. I have learned that surrounding yourself with people who laugh and have a sense of humor is paramount to surviving the rough spots that are inevitable.

Have you learned anything worth sharing? You never know who you can help by sharing your lessons!