Confesh Sesh

Hey there!  Here I am, linking up with some totally random confessions (because my head is regularly filled with totally random thoughts.)

I confess that I say "heighth" instead of "height".  I add a random "h" sound at the end.  My husband pointed this out a few years ago, and in all my 30+ years of speaking, I'd never noticed.  #maybeitsatexasthang

I confess that I love Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle in Dirty Dancing, but I don't like Jennifer Grey as Baby.  #sorrynotsorry

I confess that I don't like coffee, so sometimes, I get bored by all the coffee pics, Starbucks mentions, memes about coffee, and so on.  #coffeecoffeecoffee #blahblahblah

Amendment:  If your coffee pic consists of showing off a cute mug, the fur baby next to it, what book you're reading, or a pretty view in the distance...then I'm A-Okay with that.  #carryon

I'm aware that not everyone is a book nerd like I am, so they probably get bored with all my book posts.  #toeachtheirown #thatwasntaconfession #ohwell

I confess that I enjoy this meme far more than I should.  #needmorepiñatas

I confess that I've studied enough Spanish in my life that it bothers me that the meme doesn't have an "eñe" in "pinatas".

I confess that I have no interest in Harry Potter.  Not the books.  Not the movies.  #dontbothertryingtochangemymind

I confess that I cry wayyyyy more than I should over a stupid reality singing competition show.  #thevoiceau #everyonehasastory  Like this brave woman who suffers from PTSD after a deployment in Afghanistan.  She sang a beloved song by an Aussie band, and the coach that turned for her is a beloved Aussie songstress.  It is really a lovely moment that you should see.

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I confess that I think some customers are so freaking self-absorbed that they don't deserve my excellent customer service.  #argumentativecustomersaremyfave

Let me give an example: a woman came in on Tuesday, speaking rather loudly and aggressively about an issue that she had Monday.  She kept saying "remember, I spoke to you yesterday" and "I tried to explain to you yesterday".  Well, it wasn't me that she spoke to (or tried to explain something to)because I don't work on Mondays.  I wasn't here.  The other female that works in our shop is an Eurasian Australian; she was born in Australia to a Chinese mother and a British father.  She has dark hair and dark eyes.  She speaks with an Aussie accent.  I have pinkish hair, blue eyes, and freckles.  I speak with an American accent.  We are easily discernible if this woman had paid any attention to who she was speaking to.  (or is it to whom?  do I care?  no.)  Yet, I tried to help her with her issue, but she said she "didn't have time" to explain to someone else.  Could she speak to someone who was here on Monday.  I was fucking happy to pass her off.

With that happy little vent session, I'll leave you be to have a happy humpday!  What are you confessing?

  Wednesday link-up with Nadine & Kathy and Laura & Lauren

Disney: Confessions and Hashtags

Sooooo many of you bloggers have a very special place in your heart for all things Disney.  I don't have anything against Disney.  I think it is a fabulous cultural phenomenon.  I used to volunteer with Make-A-Wish, and the things they do for this organization is nothing short of miraculous.  But...I don't feel the Disney magic the way many do.  So, I've got some confessions to make...

Confessions about Disney: 

I've never seen Beauty and the Beast.  #irecordeditacoupleofweeksago

I've never seen The Little Mermaid.  #butithinkarialispretty

I don't have a favourite Disney princess.  #donthateme

Sometimes I wonder if I lost my membership card to the Girls' Club because of my lack of interest in Disney princesses.  #issomethingwrongwithme

My favourite Disney movie is The Fox & the Hound (no princess in site).  #istillcrywheniwatchit

What can I say?  I like the animal characters better than the people characters.  #notevensorry

I can name all the seven dwarfs without googling.  #youlljusthavetotrustme 

I am less than thrilled with the new Jungle Book adaptation.  #callmeoldfashioned

I've been to Disney Land multiple times.  I did live in So Cal for a year and had visitors.  #thatsmeintheyellowhat

I've been to Disney World once, but all I remember is Space Mountain.  #ilikerollercoasters

Oh, and I remember I was allowed to pick out one souvenir.  I picked a stuffed animal Pluto.  #notaprincess

It took me four tries to spell "souvenir" correctly.  #somewordsbedifficult

Wednesday link-ups with Nadine & Kathy and Laura & Lauren

Batman v. Superman: Confessions & Hashtags

I never really cared much about superhero movies until the stepkid came into my life.  He's 8.  Some kids are into sports, some are into cars, my stepson is into superheroes and villains (and dinosaurs).  So, we purchased tickets online, grabbed the popcorn, found our recliner seats, and were ready for Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. 

Confessions...these are real thoughts I had while watching the movie:

I had high hopes, as I have learned to enjoy many superhero movies.  #imlookingatyouavengers

I was sadly disappointed.  #maybetheworstmovieiveseenintheatersinadecade

Ben Affleck is an okay Bruce Wayne; Ben Affleck is a painfully awful Batman.  #sorryben

I read after the movie that the director chose to use a computer-generated Batman voice.  Why?  It was ridiculous, borderline comical.  #badchoicemrdirector

Christian Bale is an intense actor; Batman is an intense character; I missed Christian Bale's intensity.  #bigshoestofill

Henry Cavill is pretty...not a whole lot of personality...but he's pretty.  #issupermansupposedtobepretty

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***The stepkid informed me that Superman isn't supposed to have a lot of personality; he's not from this planet, so he doesn't really understand human emotions.  That stepkid sure is smart sometimes.

Reclining seats to watch a movie are worth the extra expense.  #payupsuckas

I shouldn't eat popcorn while wearing a V-neck t-shirt.  #findingmissingpopcornkernelstherestofthenight

I was so bored with the movie that I started taking selfies in the bathroom because I liked my new Astros shirt.  #openingdayislessthanamonthaway

I am terribly disappointed in the casting for Aqua Man.  Shouldn't Aqua Man be blonde?  #pardonmyignorance

I almost shouted "what the fuck" out loud when a particular character came on screen.  #hasntcgiadvancedmorethanthis

***Later I learned this creature has a name, thanks again to the stepkid.  It is Doomsday.

I almost shouted "what the fuck" even louder when Wonder Woman showed up.  I was expecting Wonder Woman, instead she looked more like Xena: Warrior Princess.  #givemetheredwhiteblueandgold

Amy Adams and Diane Lane have the best performances of the movie.  Plus, they are real women.  Not overly fancy, made-up, plastic, Hollywood-y types, which I appreciate immensely.  #girlpower

Jesse Eisenberg was mildly entertaining in this film.  I doubted his casting prior to the movie, but I enjoyed his work.  #buthestilldidntsavethemovie

Hope I didn't spoil anything or ruin the fun for anyone.  Have you seen this movie?  What did you think?

Wednesday link-ups with Nadine & Kathy , Laura & Lauren,  Alanna & Sarah

Confessions and Hashtags: the 3rd week of the 3rd month

I confess:  I've missed this link-up the last couple of weeks.  I feel no guilt.  Y'all are going to keep confessing and hashtagging without me, and I'm A-Okay with that.  #badblogger

Kimmi posted this Meditation App Review nearly a month ago.  I downloaded a couple of the apps fully intending to incorporate meditating in my life.  I confess:  Haven't done it.  Haven't even opened the apps.  #tomorrowisanotherday

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My friend, Jenn, asked for guest posts for her blog.  I confess: I was lazy.  I pulled an old blog post of mine.  I posted it over two years ago when I didn't have many readers, but it is still a topic that rings true for me.  Go take a look at my guest post about friends who become strangers. #fromthearchives

I confess:  I'm feeling homesick.  I am much better when I have an actual trip to Texas planned and booked.  Have I already mentioned this?  Oh well.  It's still true.  #expatproblems

Since the dog I left behind in Texas, Jesse James, passed away a couple of weeks ago, I confess that I've been making efforts to spend more time with these gorgeous girls of mine.  #furkidsgiveunconditionallove

I confess:  I don't know what's the difference between sparkling water and soda water.  #isthereadifference

I confess:  I got online and reserved 8 books at the library.  Some are for book challenges; some aren't.  Some are based on recommendations from other bloggers.  I have books at home needing to be read, but the library beckons.  #jugglingbooksishard #gimmeallthebooks

I am trying to write a "50 Before 50" post.  But.  Fuck.  50?!?!  Really?!?!  I confess:  I'm having a difficult time looking at the slippery slope of falling down the 50 hole.  #ishouldbe32 #not42

 

Wednesday link-ups with Nadine & Kathy , Laura & Lauren,  Alanna & Sarah

#Hashtag Confessions: 4th week, 2nd month

I confess:  I really have no intro.  I'm just going to jump into this.  Random jibberish coming atcha.  #embracetherandom

I confess:  I missed last week's Wednesday post because I'm in a funk.  #noapologies

 

I confess:  I still watch American Idol.  There are a few seasons I missed, but I've watched most.  #noapologies #ialreadyusedthathashtag

I confess:  I am way too old to be crushing on this American Idol contestant.  I'm old enough to be his momma.  I'm not the only one, Jennifer Lopez (who is older than I am) likes him too.  #hesofage #ichecked

I confess:  I like guyliner.  #noshame

I confess:  I was challenged to write a Bon Jovi post months ago.  I am taking this post way too seriously.  It is too long with too many songs, but I feel guilty when I cut parts of it, edit it, or remove songs, because I love them so.  #jovigirlforlife

I confess:  I woke my guy while snapchatting about Disney's #ShareYourEars promotion.  #itsforagreatcause

For every photo with the hashtag #shareyourears, Disney will donate to the Make-A-Wish foundation up to $1 million dollars.

I confess:  I've never listened to a podcast.  #ineedtolearn #thearmchairlibrarians

 

 

I confess:  I'm feeling blah, so I ate this for lunch: Nutella Ricotta tart. #emotionaleater #iknowitswrong

That's about it for this Wednesday.  What do you have to confess?

Wednesday link-ups with Laura & Lauren,  Alanna & Sarah, and  Nadine & Kathy: