6 words that describe me, at least according to Nick

This week I'm organized enough to paricipate in Mama Kat's writing assignment so I made Nick choose 6 words that he thinks describe me, and I've commented on each of them below. I notice "soulmate" didn't make the list. ;) 

stubborn - Ok I'll give him this one... I am pretty stubborn. What can I say, when I'm right I'm right, and when I'm wrong, hell has clearly frozen over. I'm at my most stubborn when we're fighting. Not only do I want to win the argument, I then want to immediately make up. Whether you want to or not. Nick feels that the instant an argument is over, it basically never happened. No need to apologize or talk or hug it out, just forget it and move on. Needles to say my fight philosophy is the polar opposite. I'm more the school of talk it out, admit that you were wrong, apologize sincerely and let's have a quick cuddle to show there's no hard feelings. Nick does not enjoy this. At all. My strategy here is to relentlessly hassle him until he caves and talks it out and makes up with me. This can and frequently does include climbing into his lap and force hugging him. He pouts but I think deep down he likes that we don't leave our fights half-fought. Why end things on a sour note? I'm a firm believer in "don't go to bed mad".

obsessive - Here he's talking about reality TV. To which I plead no contest. Last night I tried to set up my DVR to record The Bachelor, and my DVR box informed me that it could not schedule the recording. Because I already have THREE other shows recording at the same time. This is not the first time something like this has happened to me. Enough said. (Unless anyone knows of any good shows on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays... my weekends are slim pickings somehow. Gotta work on that.)

animal lover - Yes I absolutely am. Right now I have 2 cats. When we get a house in a year or two I'll add a pair of puppies. Nick thinks I'm Crazy Pet Lady. I just think animals enrich your life so much. They bring so much love and laughter into your world. There is no creature on earth so loyal as an animal you've given a happy home to. I will say I'm not much for unconventional pets. If it lives in a cage it's probably not for me. Cuddleability is a pretty key factor for me in pet selection. I'm currently trying to convince Nick to get me a kitten for my birthday in a few weeks. If I have to turn 25, I deserve a snuggly little ball of fluff to ease the transition.

shopaholic - Here I would say, in my defense, that I am mostly a REFORMED shopaholic. Particularly now that we have this damn monthly budget to follow. For example, currently the balance in the "makeup" section of the budget is $3. And that has me in a cold sweat.... but it DOESN'T have me defiantly running to Sephora with my debit card. I am banned from grocery shopping though. There are worse things.

impulsive - Once I decide I want to do/have something, I pretty much want it IMMEDIATELY if not sooner. Newest book by a favorite author? Lowfat Cape Cod chips? Random trip to go see that new movie? Weekend at the beach? I prefer to call it "spontaneous". :)

bookworm - Oh hell yes. Nick's Dad gave me a Barnes and Noble gift certificate for Christmas and I immediately dragged Nick to Barnes and Noble and spent the whole thing on a pile of books (see "impulsive"). I have been in bookworm bliss for the last two weeks. Although I'm getting near the end of the pile...

Comments

[Angel A.]

OMG!!! I'm new to your blog,but I already feel like we are so alike!!! The animal lover,shopaholic thing,stubborness,obsessiveness,...you could be describing me.Also, we are renovating a house right now that I can't wait to move into, after living in a high-rise that I DISLIKE immensely. So much to be said for all this,-I'm so lucky financially to be in the spot we are in,...but still want to live in a house w/ my kitty, (and hopefully a few more kitties, and dogs if I have any say in it!!!) I will keep visiting,thanks!

[Jen]

I totally can relate with the impulsiveness and the bookwormness...and the impulsive-bookwormness. They're just too fun! Ever since I was like 8 I've had like four books checked out of the library. When I started getting money for my birthdays, I'd spend like 30 bucks on books. Most girls go for shoes or makeup...I went for the bookstore.

As far as the shopaholic thing though...I've got a mom who is one (reforming I think though...somewhat....she says she is, anyway) and I've tried hard not to put others through what she put me through. It can be hard. I'm sympathetic though. I know how fun it can be to buy everything you want now now NOW!

[mama kat]

Wow. We are a LOT alike! Except for the animal love...I used to love them! But then I had kids. Now I only love myself.

[Melissa]

Oooh I hate the budget too. It's that much harder after the insane excesses of the holiday season, I just want to spend, spend, spend!

[Melissa]

Whoa bloggers from another mother? So the same, and I HATE the budget.

[Melissa]

Whoa bloggers from another mother? So the same, and I HATE the budget.

[Julia]

Hi Kimmers! Coming from Mama Kat and my friend Mel's blog...

My husband sent me this link last year, and I can honestly say I learned something from it. I used to talk till I was blue in the face, or he would give up, and I too didn't want to go to bed mad... but... as I said, this article taught me a lot. http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/09/26/o.improve.your.marriage/index.html

[Elizabeth]

I share your love for reality tv. I swear I don't think it will ever get old for me.

[Jenners]

The bookish side of me immediately wants to know what books you got!!!!

Great list and I enjoyed your self-analysis.

I hadn't been by in a while (I think I lost your link in my blog makeover somewhere) but I've gotten caught up on some of your last posts. I definitely think you should get a Kindle (and then tell me how it is). And I hope the engagement happens this year. And write a book -- I'll read it!

Anyway, happy New Year!

[Michelle]

Now you are my kind of girl. :)

[Courtney at Blogging Matilda]

Wow, I think we may have shared a womb :) Stubborn shop-o-holics unite! Lol. I wonder what exactly my beloved would choose for words for me? Hmmmm.... I'm gonna have to try this :)