Wow! I didn't realize how much interest the story of "Mrs. Mean" would generate. Before I move on to three other random facts about myself, I'll try to answer the burning questions. Mrs. Mean did not get fired, but did get demoted. So, fortunately, I didn't have her for 8th grade. Sadly for them, a class of 4th graders had to endure her wrath. Sorry to those of you who were hoping she would have gotten fired. It would have made for a more dynamic story, perhaps. However, I have since learned that she was likely going through an abusive marital situation. So, I do feel some compassion towards her, now. But, no, that does not excuse her behavior.
On to the 3 random facts:
1) I am a toilet paper snob. I've just recently discovered this. I'm serious, though. I've always purchased Charmin toilet paper, but in an effort to be more financially conscious, I recently purchased the Kirkland brand toilet paper at Costco. I have never really had problems with generic brands. In fact, I often think the name brands are just silly to waste money on. But, when toilet paper falls apart when you use it, it is just crap. Needless to say, I can't wait until this seemingly-never-ending bulk package of Kirkland toilet paper is gone so I can buy my Charmin again. And, you know I must really dislike the toilet paper to not care that Little Buddy toilet-papered the house with a roll of it, yesterday. In fact, I was kinda happy to let him waste half a roll. That's just 1/2 a roll less that I have to use before I can get that Charmin!
Just starting his toilet-papering adventure
He toilet-papered the door jam
And his baseball machine and rocket
He enjoyed "decorating" the hallway, too
2)My biggest fears in life are failure and rejection.
3)I have a pair of P.E. shorts that I've had since junior high. My husband hates them. I used to wear them to the gym or to bed at night. But, typically, I wear them for painting or yard work. He hates them even for such mundane chores. I think he secretly wants to burn them. But, they are comfortable and long enough that I'll actually wear them.
These are the shorts...and, see, I'm painting in them!
4 comments:
Hey, if I had anything that still fit from junior high, I'd DEFINITELY wear it!
Now, if I could only get rid of my husband's tapered leg Guess jeans from 1987...j
i only like Charmin toilet paper too. i tried the Kirkland brand and was not satified. i guess i am a toilet paper snob too. :) i am also weird about how the toilet paper goes on. it has to be over not under! :)
I am a snob about toilet paper too! That is my one name brand splurge.
haha - dan's a toilet paper snob, too! but we tried charmin once and it wasn't nearly as soft as i'd hoped (now i laugh at the commercials b/c i don't believe them) we go for quilted northern! :) and, like lara, i definitely have to have my TP over, NOT under! this was a huge source of contention our first year of marriage! haha.
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