OK, maybe I have a few, but one of them just smacked me in the face, so let's talk about that one. I am wondering if this has ever happened to you.
My quirk is this: I do not like to use people's names when I speak or write to them. I don't know why, but unless I know someone pretty well, I will avoid using their name, in case I have it
wrong. I would just feel really awkward if I called someone by the wrong name. And OMG, don't even start on mispronunciations! It's like a mortal fear I have, and a hair-trigger when I hear other people mispronounce someone else's name.
I know. You are thinking: What's the big deal, right? If you make a mistake, it's not the end of the world, apologize and move on.
I'm not sure where this quirk came from. It makes no sense, but it's a fact about me and here are some reasons I think this quirk will not be going anywhere anytime soon:
My name is Jami. It's just like Jamie, but I spell it differently. On purpose. It's funny, because I have not had people mispronounce my name much, but I get called the wrong name a lot. As a teen I was often called Jodi. (I have no idea why, but it's true. Random people would just write down or call out Jodi instead of Jami.) Once I was listed in the bulletin in our church as Jane. (I like Jane. I could be a Jane. But I'm not.)
There is a young girl who babysits for us. It took me forever to figure out how to pronounce her name! Alanna (uh-LON-uh). I felt like such a dummy because she would tell me and I would
forget. sheesh! I've been told I don't listen. I called her (uh-LAN-uh), like Allanis, many times. But now I think I have it down. I am my own worst enemy. :)
And then there is The Girl. I love her! I have corresponded with her in the past using the name Laura. Recently, I visited her new website (it's way cool. check it out!) and there is a little piece in the sidebar that says My name is Erika. Doh!
What have I done?
I am virtually mortified. (pun intended, 'cuz I'm witty like that)
So I contacted her to find out if I had made the error of all errors.
I will leave it to you to read what she has been up to here.
But suffice it to say, I am so relieved! And now I just can't stop laughing.
I guess I'm not the only one who has quirks.
LOL
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You know what? I am finding it harder and harder to make time for blogging this summer. I'd love to know how some of you are doing this! I feel like it's a good day if I get a shower.
My point is, bear with me! I have taken SO many pictures for you guys...I will try to get them up. And if I don't get over to visit you for a little while, forgive me. I'm here and I'm trying, but the kids (and the kitchen chairs I am refinishing. oops! Did I just admit something??) have to come first.
Feel free to surf my archives if you miss me too much. xo
9 comments:
LOL! I do the same thing. There's a guy who comes to one of my events who looks like another and when he left last time I said "thanks for coming, Rich". His name, I realized a few seconds later, is not Rich. I'm hoping he returns, because I do make an effort to know everyone but it's HARD! I think people appreciate it when you ask again, but it's even worse when someone feels you really know them.
As for blogging, it's on my mind all of the time. Usually I'll start a couple, go back, edit, and then post. That way I get several done in one sitting.
Happy summer!
I am bad with names also. My sister remembers everybody and I don't!
I remember the kids names and forget the grown ups. I don't know why, but I've been that way since I was a kid. Maybe - I just value kids more, who knows?
But, I don't worry too much about it. I just call the grown ups _______'s Mom or _______'s Dad!
That is so funny! I'm with you, though. I'm not good with names and it's just easier to not use them. =o) (And I work in a middle school. How sad am I???)
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LOL - It's funny my e-mail address says BETTE, and I sign off my e-mails with BETTE, but many times I get responses from people saying "Hi BETTY!" (I don't friends and family.) I've never understood this.
BTW- thanks for stopping by the other day and commenting about the FREE Tassimo. I got it with Mastercard Airmiles, so I supposed I actually did pay for it with putting purchases on credit card. Don't worry I always pay my card in full.
Have a great day.
Before kids I was good at names - every week I would meet a new wedding party and their families and rememeber all the names...now I am afraid I am going to call the kids teacher the wrong name. I did a public thank you and called the person the wrong name (on the blog)...it was just one letter, but still wrong! UGH!
I have no advice on finding time to blog...I am trying to blog wiothout obligation and enjoy my summer w/o stayig up too late!
It's called summer blog syndrome and it's infecting the internet. Enjoy these hot days with the kids ... we'll be here when school starts!
Oh, and I call everyone lady or dude. Like, everyone. You may have noticed. ;)
HAHAHAHA!!!!
At least you didn't get mad at me, a few people were upset with me that I never told my real name!
I used to be good with names - SO good and then after kid #2 I am lucky I remember I remember the girls names.
So on my blog, I do use fake names for the girls, but after a day of writing about them, I often call them by their fake names in real life. It does make me laugh though.
I am just fearful that in 10 years if I keep blogging I will go insane and not know anyone's names!
Oh and blogging in the summer stinks!!! Next year I think I might just take the entire summer off. It is too hard to juggle playing and writing, etc.
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