Carolyn Burns Bass Not bad for a sword swallower's daughter.

Five annoying things about me

by Carolyn Burns Bass

July 7, 2008, 11:05 am

Gumby

This week in LitPark,Susan Henderson asked a simple question: What are your five most annoying habits. This caused me to sit back for at least ten seconds to consider mine. Here is what I posted at LitPark:

  1. I am a clutter magnet. I have a beautiful, roomy office with several storage cabinets and cubbies, but my desk always looks like someone dumped a box of assorted business materials, files, pens, and other unusual items all over it. As I gaze over at it, I can see the following:

. A small can of Play-Doh (orange).
. Broken things: two digital cameras, a cell phone, a watch, and a light bulb.
. A flying fish car intenna flag from Catalina Island
. My cartoon mentors: Gumby (flexibility); Felix-the-cat (resourcefulness) Rafiki (wisdom), and Sponge Bob (humor).

  • I am a compulsive reader, especially when dining alone. I will read anything within eyesight and will get fidgety if there is nothing to read. When I am reading a novel, I slip out of this world and into the author's world so completely I lose interest in my own world--even my own writing, which is why I seldom allow myself to read novels when I am working on my own.
  • I am a crackberry addict, who has been known to check email in business meetings, read blogs while dining alone (see number 2, re: compulsive reader) or write notes about the coming week during church.
  • I am a computer geek to the detriment of my physical wellbeing. I would rather play at my computer than go to the gym with my husby. Because I also love to eat, this annoying habit is very noticeable to everyone who sees the extra fluff around my face and body.
  • I accelerate fast, stop fast, and generally push my car and myself to the limit whether or not it's a hop across town or a long road trip. If you read between the lines, this is also a metaphor of my life.

    • What are your five most annoying habits? Tell us here and then swing over to LitParkand share them with the gang at the park.

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    Dale Estey says:

    The Wind Blows Which Way?

    I'm trying to decide if the list is too long or too short. Is that an annoying trait?

    Mon, 07/07/2008 - 12:02pm
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    Carolyn Burns Bass says:

    Analysis Paralysis

    Ah ha, Dale. Analysis paralysis. If that's your most annoying habit, I'm sure you'd be a pleasure to know.

    Mon, 07/07/2008 - 12:51pm

    sonshi (not verified) says:

    Those are not annoying

    Hi Carolyn,

    Those aren't annoying.  What's annoying is if you talk real loud while on your cell phone, or smack your jaws whenever you eat in a restaurant.  Stuff that annoys people. :-)

    Mon, 07/07/2008 - 7:06pm
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    Carolyn Burns Bass says:

    Now that's annoying

    I suppose you're right, Thomas. (I'm trying to wipe that image of the food-smacker now. Eww.)

    Sun, 08/03/2008 - 2:54pm