Seven Weird Things About Me

This is called "Links Around the World" and it gives other blogs love taps and extra readers, and of course your own blog gets a bit more traffic. It's a virtual orgy of linky love for all. I'm overdue for a little love fest, so here goes!The instructions for this one are:
1. Place your link at the end of the list. If you have more than 1 blog, feel free to add them all here!
2. After placing your blog’s address, you must tag 5 or more bloggers that are not yet on the list, this is to keep the ball rolling. (Please remember to let the bloggers know they've been tagged!)

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I was honored when I was tagged for this by Candid Yammering. I found out, brainstorming with my kids that there are very few things that I do that they don't think are weird. I felt brave enough to share these with you. After you read them, you will probably think I'm the weirdest person you know. Thanks kids!

1. I changed my name to Anna when I was 7 years old. I didn't like Tracey and I've struggled with my name my entire life. I like the name a lot, it just doesn't seem to fit me. I want a name like Destiny, Rose or Lily! Anna only lasted about six months but I wouldn't answer to anything else. I had a neighbor named Tracy and there was a Tracie in my class and I like that name for them. I don't always answer when people call me Tracey because I forget that it's my name. I'm Mom to my kids. My honey calls me Love. I hate it when people call me Ma'am because all I hear is Bitch! I had to tell my kids' friend from Alabama to call me Mom. Evidently some Southern women like being called Ma'am but I just don't. I think that alone makes me weird!

2. I have upside down bottles of ketchup and ranch dressing in my fridge. My dad is anal about wasting stuff and it's contagious. I grew up with this and I hate to waste anything so I still do it. I have upside down bottles of shampoo and conditioner in my shower too. My recyclables are usually so clean and empty that I don't have to rinse them out. I know this is weird! I've been told!

3. I don't have a Doctor. I haven't had one since the one who helped me quit smoking cigarettes and using drugs. He died of a heart attack almost 9 years ago. I gave birth to all of my girls at home (with the help of Midwives) because when I tried to give birth to my son in the hospital, they tried to kill both of us.

4. I can read people's energy. I have a hard time being in crowds because I get overwhelmed. I have only been sensitive to this since I quit using drugs. I can tell what people are feeling when I am standing next to them in line. Being at Disneyland when I was 40 was hard because I couldn't ignore all the people and their feelings. I believe that I can heal people. I have tried many, many times and my advice gets thrown away, discarded or just plain ignored! I've learned that people would rather go to see a Doctor when they feel bad and get a prescription for something with side affects instead of making changes in their diet. They think that because I don't have any credentials that I don't know what I'm talking about. I wrote a book about it anyway! Weird, huh?

5. I don't have a microwave oven, an automatic dishwasher, a garbage disposal or central air conditioning in my home. I think that this is weird in 2008. Just so you know I don't want a microwave oven so don't send me one. When we build our house I am going to want air conditioning in it but I hate unloading a dishwasher so I probably won't put one in. And as for the garbage disposal, I haven't had one for almost 10 years so I don't miss it. Besides, I have a dog!

6. I have had four kids and nobody has ever thrown me a baby shower. I've been showered with gifts but no fun parties for me. I didn't have a honeymoon because my mom promised us a trip to Hawaii after I had our son but she changed her mind and quit talking to me instead. I didn't have a wedding shower either. I've been to wedding and baby showers and always wanted them. I can't wait to shower my girls with parties when they grow up! The honeymoon will come someday. I hope so anyway! I think this is WEIRD and SAD!

7. I have colored and cut my own hair for most of my marriage. My natural color is gray. I took our son to Gymoree one day and the lady there asked me if I was my son's grandmother. Since I have been a stay at home mom I have only had my hair cut by a professional about a dozen times. I've only had my hair professionally colored once. I screwed the color up and had to see a professional to fix it. For me it was Nice and Easy to color my roots a different color than the rest of my hair that was permed. I still perm my hair about twice a year. Yes, I am aware what year it is. I just hate my fine, straight hair. I also cut my kids hair and my husbands! I know that this is weird! I've been told!

So there you go. Too Much Information Overload! Now I tag:

Major Bedhead
Green Eyed Monster
Yo-Mama's Blog
Zen Momma's Garden
Mother May I
post script: As of 3-25 I tag plo at forcryeye!
ForCRYeye
I like these blogs and I want to know more about these women. I have lots of favorites so if I didn't tag you and you want to participate, please feel free. If I tagged you and you don't want to participate, please let me know. I think that this will be fun! It's not a threatening e-mail and you won't gain 10 pounds or have the worst year ever if you don't participate! I didn't know that you could participate in an orgy and leave your clothes on! Thanks to Candid Yammering and a huge shout-out to my son for his help with the links!