I was asked by a friend to write down 7 things that make me awesome.
1. I can write a really great “f*** you letter.”
I have friends who have had me write letters on their behalf. I am good at writing a structured, articulate letter, dripping with thinly veiled sarcasm and oozing contempt, but never actually cuss or name call.
2. I routinely save at least 40% on my grocery bill.
I am awesome, but not necessarily feeling like the queen of the grocery anymore. Blog-Land is populated by many amazing women who are freely sharing tips, coupons and sale info. Once I am being paid by the grocery stores to take their groceries, then I will have achieved true awesomeness. (Channeling my inner Kung Fu Panda here…)
3. I keep in touch with my friends.
I still regularly see people I went to Jr. High with. I am the catalyst behind many GNOs. I am the organizer of the BBQs. I am still in contact with a friend I met during my freshman year of college, who lived on the floor of my dorm, but transferred to a school back east to finish up her degree. I have seen her twice since 1987. And this is before Facebook.
4. I can eat an entire tub of ice cream by myself.
Not necessarily an awesome skill, but it certainly is a spectacular thing to watch.
5. I can see potential in just about anything in Goodwill.
I can problem solve and I can think outside the box. I never did well in those finite subjects like math or science, because there usually is “no other way to do it.”
6. I make a fantastic Margarita.
I never measure anything, I just eyeball it all. I am the bartender at family gatherings. (Only for Margaritas and Lemon Drop Martinis. If you want something else, please go see my dad.)
7. I know how to use quite a few power tools.
When I got a divorce many years ago, I kept the power tools and he kept things like a cut crystal wine decanter. (That one sentence summarizes quite a bit.)
It’s the little things.
Good list.
Haven’t I been telling you that you’re awesome? And I wasn’t even aware of your maaaaad ice cream eating skills.
I ROCK the a**-chewing in letter form.
On the other hand; I fail so miserably at #3 it almost destroys my secret hope that you and I may be kindred spirits.
Whatev. Cuz you rock.
Congrats!
Connections…I tell you. I am getting great connections:) Now I know the perfect person the next time I need a Fu** you letter written{{whew}} AANNDD she knows how to make the perfect margarita! AWESOME!
Thank you for the award! I will work on this:)
You’re so funny.
And congrats on all the awards! Geez!!!
Please – do tell what you put in your margaritas. I like them at restaurants, but can barely stand them at home. I’m not sure why.
They’re so easy. I don’t like them blended. These are on the rocks.
If you like salt, rim the glass. Fill glass with ice. Pour about 2 fingers of a good quality tequila (I like Patron or Herradura, pour decent Margaritia mix over that until the glass is almost full. Top that with a generous floater of Grand Marnier.(This is a MUST). Then squeeze a lime wedge in there. Stir slightly.
Cheers.
Awesome! Thank you, thank you! I was so jealous about these awards you are always getting! Don’t get me wrong, I would give you an award if I had one to give, you rock, but I wanted one too! I’m petty that way. I know this. I’m working on it!
Macey
You came up with 7 excellent examples of your awe-some-ness – very valuable skills, all of them (esp. the drink mixing/ice cream eating)
You seriously ARE awesome! So glad we came across each other in Bloggy land!
#3 is so awesome. i wish i was better at that. i’ve moved around so much b/c of dh’s job that I’ve just lost touch with a lot of people.
Yep you are awesome for sure!!!! Love reading your posts!!! I can use power tools too, and even own a few that are not my hubby’s. I love the power!:-) You deserved the award!!!!
Woo-Hoo! I thought you were awesome, even before you received this award!!
I bet I can beat you at eating a full tub of ice cream though…
Congrats!
~Becca
Thank you so much!!
I want to come over for a Margarita!
#1 & #6…Good to know!!
Thank you so much for sharing your award!! I’d better get thinking of 7 things I can post! I’ll email you when I do. Your blog completely cracks me up. The marble thing. Too funny!