In case you weren’t paying attention to my post yesterday, I remarked that I was not as nice as I seem on my blog; or rather, I tone down the snark and sarcasm. This lead Andrew and I to have a discussion about other things people wouldn’t know about me. So, Andrew, my beloved boyfriend decided to write a little guest post to tell you all what it’s really like, behind the blog (sidenote: wouldn’t that make a cool VH1 show?! Behind The Blog?). Anyways, here it is, the guest post:
So yesterday’s post got me to thinking “What else do people not know about Amy?” Well, I have decided to give everyone a glimpse into what it’s like to live with her, for better or for worse.
She is a great cook approximately 93% of the time. Since she has neither the respect or patience for recipes, she often “wings” it. This is usually effective, but the lack of exactitude has its shortcomings. In addition, she is very inclined to try new (read: scary) things. Note to those who also like to cook new things: avoid the “Orange Chicken with Butternut Squash”. Just an FYI.
She is a bathroom reader. Now, I didn’t come from a family of bathroom readers, so I don’t know how common it is, but I was always under the impression it was a trait dominated by males. So if you ever come to visit, we have Shape, Elle, and Vogue on the stool for your reading pleasure.
She is frighteningly obsessive about this cat. She sings him songs, dances with him (both fast and slow songs), and holds him like an infant child (making sure to inform him that, yes, she is holding him ‘like a baby’). I fear the possibility of future offspring being smothered if they receive half the affection that Harry gets. Confused identities might also be a problem for the kids if they are beckoned with as many names as Harry has. Harrison, Roo, Harrison Roo, Harry Cat, Nausages, Snausages, Swingy Bell, Kittens, Tuna Cat. I could go on, but I’m sure some of you are starting to gag.
Speaking of gagging, she has a vomit phobia the likes of which have never been seen. You would think that a phobia that deals with such an involuntary, spontaneous action like throwing up would be nearly impossible to manage. Au contraire. There are resources in the internet to find out whether or not there is vomit in a given movie or TV show. Another strategy one can use is to tell the class that you teach on their 1st day that you have this fear and that throwing up in the classroom will NOT be tolerated. I can’t imagine how I would have reacted if a teacher has ever told me this or something similar when I was growing up, but I know I would never forget it.
Her feet stink after certain shoes. Yeah, I said it. Sorry, Amy. Thankfully, she is uber-hygenic and the rest of her always smells like a bouquet of flowers. Or Caress Tahitian Renewal.
She is incredibly considerate and sincere. I don’t think I have ever met anyone who cares more about more people than she does. We all have hundreds of Facebook friends, but she actively follows all of hers and oftentimes comments on their walls to wish them well. This is especially true with other bloggers. A fervent commenter, she is frequently frustrated about falling behind in commenting on her friends’ blogs. Her compassion may be her defining characteristic and what an endearing one to have.
Oh, and last but certainly not least, she moonlights as a superhero. Her powers? She’s the grammarian about which your mother warned you..
Amy here again: in my defense, that is ANDREW’S EYE MASK. I just…can’t help myself sometimes, particularly, when I have a blanket and a mask. Posing this way was the right thing to do.
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HAHAHA. That picture is fantastic!!!!! And
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LOL Oh dear, Amy. That’s kind of incredible!! =D
Nicely done, miss!
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I am LOVING the picture! I always knew you had an inner-superhero! The things Andrew says about you are so sweet and you can feel the love with every word, even the ones slightly poking fun at your endearing idosyncracies. Too cute! Now we know the “real” woman behind the amazing blog!
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posing like that IS the right thing to do. agreed.
this is sweet of your boyfriend to do
jealous!
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That picture is priceless. Is that the person I should look for in Chicago in a few weeks?
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I LOVE this!!
My boy feels the same way about me and the cat – Rose, also known as Rose Kitten, Kit Kit, Kitten, Puss, Love Cat, or Batty (batting things by FAR being her most favourite thing in the world) is cuddled, held like a baby, danced with, sang to, and even has her own little spot on the couch from which she’ll watch movies with us
And high five for another lady with smelly shoes
Girls are allowed too!!
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You are adorable! Loved this.
And I would bet a million dollars the foot stink is only after shoes from Payless. Those shoes are cute and cheap, but…um, brutal if you know what I’m saying.
And noted on the butternut squash and chicken. I made some butternut squash mac and cheese the other night that sounded like my dream come true, but in reality, I just don’t think butternut squash was meant to mingle with everyone. Lesson learned.
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Hee hee! Testify Andrew! Go on! We all love Amy. She is the cutest, funniest, sweetest thing. I can testify … I am the beneficiary of her little notes of encouragement (Snail Mail! She is old school baby!)!
(Amy — I WISH WE LIVED CLOSER TO ONE ANOTHER. LA and Sac-Town seem so close … yet so far. BLERG. xoxo)
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I am so happy to hear someone else is afraid of vomit as much as I am. It just made my day! I’m the same way with my cat too.
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I want to see a video of a song to the cat…
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I think I just fell in love with you.
I love this post. Such a sweet/honest idea. I might just have to request (read: force) my husband to do this.
P.S. My feet stink after certain shoes, too. Even though I’m psychotically hygienic.
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Aww, I loved this post! I wish Jonathan would do something like that for me (but he wouldn’t).
I also have a weird thing about throwing up. It had a lot to do with my anxiety disorder at the time, & now that I’m somewhat “over” that, it’s still managed to effect me some. I HATE watching movies or shows that show someone vomiting. So gross & unnecessary. So yeah, you’re not the only one.
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Oh my gosh! So cute!
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This is proof positive that we were meant to be together, Amy.
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I love this SO much.
SO cute.
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Well done Andrew! You’re a great writer too! And yes, Amy is amazing. I’m so glad she’s a blog friend.
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This was the sweetest post ever! I totally loved it and think you totally have a keeper.
And that picture? Fantastic!
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Wow, that picture is awesome. Epic, really.
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I can honestly attest to the “considerate and sincere” comment, which is very much appreciated and definitely your best personality trait, especially as a “real life friend”
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Oh my goodness this post is adorable! Seriously we have so much in common it’s scary.
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OOOh lovely. That is a great post. I too use that bodywash. It makes me want to eat my skin. Um that sounded morbid.=)
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