It occurred to me last night that I post alot in Rants and Raves, and I think maybe sometimes I come off as really serious and uptight and too politically correct. Then I got to thinking, boy, I bet the people on the board would be surprised to know this fact or that fact about me.

So, I thought it would be fun to post something about ourselves that people here on the board would be surprised to know. It can be one thing or more than one thing.

I'll start:

I love celebrity gossip and am addicted to tabloids and gossip Websites.

I love pop culture and love learning about fads in history as well as current.

I will admit that I mostly go to art movies, but I equally love really dumb mainstream comedies like Talladega Nights, Scary Movie, and I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry.

I collect anything vintage, like cookbooks from the 50's, antique clothing, and black and white photos.

Now, how about YOU?

I have been on the receiving end of hum jobs. Pretty amazing........

For some reason your post leaves me wanting to know more....

1. I broke my hip when I was nine at camp for the weekend with the girl scouts.

2. The current Mayor of my city was my 3rd grade math teacher.

3. The first time I tried pot, I thought I was dying and called 911.

4. I played Eviliene in the play The Wiz for the summer at a Theater group for talented teens.

5. I could draw, act, and sing and I was accepted in Baltimore School of the Arts, but parents wouldn't let me go

5. I listen to Country Music.

6. I have a debilitating disease that made me a recluse until I found the right physician.

7. I am addicted to Texas hold'em poker

8. I voted republican once.

9. I lost my best friend in 2003 on my birthday to a heart attack caused by her Lupus..

10. From grades 7 through 10 I had 12 surgeries on my right leg which caused me to have school via the telephone.

11. My mom had a brain aneurysm when I was 10 on Christmas Eve, I saved her life.

12. I keep bleach and water in a spray bottle in my purse to wipe stuff down like carts at Walmart...

Now that I know you a little bit from other threads I think #8 surprises me the most, SSDiva. :rolleyes

ssdiva: I can't blame you for being a germaphobe, but remember that there are good bacteria too and their job is to fight off the bad germs. If we kill every germ and bacteria, we are utterly defenseless if a bad germ jumps off something or someone onto us.

My daughter is a germaphobe and it makes her less than enthusiastic about being in public places. It can cripple your life as much as a bad leg can. It can make you a prisoner in your own mind.

My SIL is virtually a recluse and stays within about 2 miles of her home. She won't drive a car, fly on a plane or go to a movie. She's gotten to the point where she just doesn't like people because they can possibly cause her to get the flu or Hepatitis or some other dread disease. She doesn't trust flu shots, or the medical profession. She doesn't want to be exposed to the germs in a doctor's office. The list goes on...

I'm not making light of your medical situation at all. I just see my daughter possibly becoming a recluse and I don't want that for her. I want her to be able to enjoy life and see the beauty in the world. I want the same thing for you!

Now that I know you a little bit from other threads I think #8 surprises me the most, SSDiva. :rolleyes

It was locally for City Comptroller...the Dem was an a-hole!!

Green - instead of humming try a small ice cube in your mouth. Or a menthol-based lozenge. Or having contact with something like a massager - hold it under your chin or on the side of your cheek - it will make your whole mouth buzz/vibrate.

Green - instead of humming try a small ice cube in your mouth. Or a menthol-based lozenge. Or having contact with something like a massager - hold it under your chin or on the side of your cheek - it will make your whole mouth buzz/vibrate.

Hey, cool! Thanks, Wheets. I am going to try this. My mate is a very good mate and he certainly does deserve a pleasant surprise.

It was locally for City Comptroller...the Dem was an a-hole!!

Ahhh, now that makes more sense.

Green - instead of humming try a small ice cube in your mouth. Or a menthol-based lozenge. Or having contact with something like a massager - hold it under your chin or on the side of your cheek - it will make your whole mouth buzz/vibrate.

Pop rocks candy also provides an interesting sensation, so I've been told.

It was locally for City Comptroller...the Dem was an a-hole!!

And a fiscal Republican who is going to hold the Comptroller's Office does make sense/cents. :rolleyes

Pop rocks candy also provides an interesting sensation, so I've been told.:confused:

ROFLMAO Now that you have mentioned this I am starting to remember that I heard chat about this a longggggggggg time ago. Of course a grrl wouldn't want to spring this on a member of the Viagra set without prior warning unless you were sure that you were definitely written into the will.

Green - instead of humming try a small ice cube in your mouth. Or a menthol-based lozenge. Or having contact with something like a massager - hold it under your chin or on the side of your cheek - it will make your whole mouth buzz/vibrate.

DH just reminded me to point out that the lozenge thing is also very nice when used on the female. :whoo:

ew...old people sex

so i was talking to my DH about where this topic had drifted to and he said with the most earnest straight face i think i have ever seen 'Mentos mints work well too.'

oh reallly?????

I almost died laughing.

Think that might have been a suggestion?

Sonia, tell him that mentos are too sugar loaded, it has to be sugar free. Altoids work great ~Mandy

Sonia, tell him that mentos are too sugar loaded, it has to be sugar free. Altoids work great, so does fresh expressions toothpaste. ~Mandy