There’s Always a First Time
Fun September 24th, 2008
Someone once asked me if I would post my typical daily routine. I won’t do that because it would bore you to tears, but I will tell you what I do first thing in the morning. The cats don’t get fed, I don’t make coffee and the newspaper has to wait.
The first thing I do when I get up is check my blog for comments because they make me laugh and set the tone for the rest of my day. At least until I run into my first cranky client at work.
Your comments give me a little glimpse into your world, but I want to learn a little more about my readers. So for the next couple days the blog is all about YOU.
You gotta dig deep because this is all about firsts. Ready?
1. When was your first kiss?
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
5. Tell me about your first pet.
6. What was your first job?
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
10. Did you marry your first love?
Answer all, some or just one that really got you thinkin’!
Stumble it!
September 24th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Hmmm…so much to say and so little time. Let’s see…
1. My first kiss was in the second grade. I don’t think I liked it much. And it wasn’t my idea.
2. What time is it? Uh oh…the answer has to be “no” now because I just thought of something to ask my wife for for Christmas.
3. That would be never. Just ask my oldest daughter.
4. The first time I drove a car it wasn’t a car. It was a tractor and I was a freshman in high school working on a farm. The man I was working for told me I should probably not try making turns at full speed.
5. My first pet (at least that I remember) was a Fox Terrier and I was in first grade. That’s about all I remember. I think it ran away.
6. My first job was delivering newspapers. I liked it for about the first two days. Then came the Sunday delivery. I was delivering three Chicago papers, the Tribune, the Sun Times and another that I can’t remember the name of. Sundays each one of them weighed about five pounds with all the ads and circulars. That was when my dad reminded me that it was my job and unless I paid for gas it was up to me to deliver them.
7. The first teacher to make a positive impact on my life was a high school ag teacher. He taught me that it’s not really necessary to memorize a lot of facts if you know where to find answers. For the most part he was right, but he forgot to say that not everyone thought as he did. My college professors didn’t believe in open book tests or crib notes.
8. My first “adult” home was a one room efficiency apartment. It was not a pleasant experience.
9. The first time I got drunk was when I was a freshman in college. I got a floor mate to buy me two bottles of Bali High Wine at the whopping sum of $1.50 a bottle. It was also the first time I got sick on alcohol. Bali High wine stained like crazy. Never did get those sheets white again.
10. I didn’t even marry my second, third or fourth love. My first love ditched me for her first love. They have been married for over 30 years.
Yikes! Maybe I should have stuck to just answering one question. This is turning out to be a short novel.
And whoopee! I posted the first comment!
September 24th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
1. When was your first kiss?
Didn’t have one yet, but my first *family* kiss was either my mom or dad, probably.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
Hmm, I’m still in the middle there, I think about what my friends would like, but still wonder what I’m getting.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
Never really. There might of been a few times when some adults complimented me saying how grown up I was, though.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
My mom was driving me down to the bus stop and she let me sit on her lap and hold onto the steering wheel. I was probably 6 or something.
5. Tell me about your first pet.
Tooty and Sissy! I love them!!!
6. What was your first job?
Never had one yet. I’m in 7th grade.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
I forget. I think they all did something nice to me.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
I’ve lived in the same house all my life. It’s nice, I live down the street from one of my friends.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
I don’t drink. I’m not allowed to drink because I’m not 21 yet. The first time I had soda, I was probably 3 or 4.
10. Did you marry your first love?
I haven’t even had a boyfriend yet.
September 24th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Regan, something tells me your answers will be very different in about 10 years.
September 24th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Your blog and blog readers always seem so positive. So, since you read your comments in the morning, did a comment ever ruin your day? That would be horrible. Especially for your cats.
The first teacher to make a positive impact on me was my fifth grade teacher Ms. Caldwell. Everyone thought that she was mean, but I thought she was fantastic. I felt like she pushed me to try my best and never give up. At the end of the year, I asked my parents if we could give her flowers as a thank you. Sadly, that sentiment never really happened again.
On another note, I’ve never been drunk. Mostly because I’ve never had a drink. 23 and no hangover’s for me. It’s not against my beliefs or anything, but I just don’t get it. I’ve analyzed it, and I think its because I like being in control of my actions. Maybe I just don’t want to be belligerent. Who knows? Besides, I don’t want to drink my calories. I’d rather have a hot fudge sundae instead.
Stephanie C.’s last blog post..one more day
September 24th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
1. When was your first kiss? I kissed the boy up the street in 1st grade, but my first real kiss was when i was 17
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you? Probably 6th grade
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult? I guess in reality this was when i bought my first car that had a loan, but i dont think i felt like an “adult” until i kicked my first husband out and moved home to Mom & Dad
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car? That the gas pedal can be very sensitive.
5. Tell me about your first pet. We always had animals as long as i can remember but the first one that was MINE was a hamster, i named him timothy (after my cousin) one night he fell off his wheel and died
6. What was your first job? I worked at a candy store/video store/ice cream shop/gift shop/arcade at a resort in the poconos.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life? negative: My 2nd grade teacher- she told me that i wasn’t good enough cause i wasnt like my brother and sister. positive: My 11th grade english teacher, i always say that she was the only teacher to teach me something in high school and the only thing she really taught me was that i still had something to learn.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one. My first apartment was in a converted house, utilities were included it was 375 a month, 3 rooms, the water was so hard it turned my hair green.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).It was fun, i was at a frat party and they made “punch” by empting the liquor cabinet, it kinda tasted like robatussin but after the first drink you didnt taste anything.
10. Did you marry your first love? No, I was already married the first time i fell in love. Once i was divorced too much had changed. But on a brighter note I totally love my husband now.
September 24th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
1. When was your first kiss?
When I was about 14. A boy asked me if I would be his girlfriend and gave me a sweet little kiss :O)
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
At 15 when I started earning money. I always think about what I’m getting from Mo because she asks me what I want.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
Probably in my early twenties, then I grew young and now I am a kid again.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
It was a great feeling. I loved it, but sadly didn’t continue driving for long.
5. Tell me about your first pet.
As a child we had lots. Dogs, rabbit, frog, tortoise, fish, chimpanzee (minding it for someone). As an adult my first pet was a beautiful dog called Tess.
6. What was your first job?
An embroidery designer.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
Miss Richardson. Mentioned in my post ‘My Metamorphosis’ along with my first job.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
The flat I moved into when I got married. A lovely flat but awful landlord!
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
Never actually been drunk.
10. Did you marry your first love?
No. I had a few long relationships before I got married.
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September 24th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Ooh FUN!
1. I experienced my first kiss when I was 11.
2. LOL who says I’ve stopped thinking about people buying gifts for me! I can’t remember when I first starting buying gifts for other people though.
3. As soon as I came off my Mum’s insurance and had to start paying for my own contact lenses, birth control and etc.
4. The first time I drove a car I was pretty scared, but the instructor was really good at what she did? Now, I’m a driver who is aggressive enough to get around but courteous and ‘defensive’ thanks to Young Drivers of Canada!
5. My first pet was Midnight, she was black and beautiful and the sweetest thing in the world. She would come up and say hi to everyone that came in the door. I miss her dearly.
6. For my first job I was a ‘sales associate’ at the GAP.
7. Mrs. Mitchell was the first teacher to make a positive impact in my life, she taught me how to write poetry!
8. The first apartment I lived in that wasn’t my ‘family home’, was with my bf. It was a basement apartment so we didn’t get much light. But it was very cute and all decked out in Ikea. Of course, that apartment is why I’m still in Debt right now even though I didn’t have to pay for my University Tuition – but its worth every penny!
9. Not pleasant. There was a 40 of vodka and a 4pk of Rev. There were only two of us, so there was also a lot of puking and passing out. I haven’t been able to drink vodka since.
10. Sadly no. But here’s hoping I marry my 2nd! Shhh don’t tell him I said that!
This was tons of fun! Thanks for asking Kathy!
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September 24th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Ok, this is fun!
1. Walking along the waterfront at night in Portsmouth, MH at 14. Should have been romantic, unfortunately he seemed to think he needed to wash my face with his tongue. Disgusting..put me off kissing for years.
2. 16, when I got a job and could start buying gifts, and also just buy what I wanted instead of asking for it.
3. 18. I moved out, went to college, and my family moved to Europe for 10 years.
4. 67 VW bug, sticky clutch, parked car..lets not say any more
5. Tinkerbell, the most evil cat in the world. Dogs feared her, she could kill anything, birds, mice, etc. She would hide under my bed at night, and leap out when I walked by and savage my ankles. I was afraid to walk by a bed for years.
6. Cashier at Roses store
7. Latin Teacher in 10 grade. He was hilariously funny, and made learning latin fun.
8. One BR apt, pretty nice actually.
9. Never been drunk, but I have laughed at a lot of friends who were.
10. I didn’t marry my first (or second, or third..) infatuation, but I did marry my true love.
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September 24th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
1. When was your first kiss? Little boy from the neighborhood kissed me. I went home and told my Mom. I was mortified and she laughed.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you? In my 20′s.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult? In my 20′s.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car? My Nana took me in her car to learn. She was a nervous wreck and I love her for doing it any way.
5. Tell me about your first pet. We were a family of eight kids and lots of pets, all the time. Probably an old mutt named Brownie that took up with us.
6. What was your first job? I worked at the hot dog shop (Coney Island Hot Dogs) with the old Greek men. It was a hoot and they were nice to me.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life? Mr. Schloscher my middle school history teacher. He made learning interesting and he was wonderful. He got discourage with teaching and started driving a taxi – that disappointed me.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one. A rambling, run-down three decker in Worcester, MA. I had lived with my Nana until she died and moved into this very cheap old apartment on the top floor overlooking a big hill after. I remember you had to go out on the back porch to go to the bathroom.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember). ??
10. Did you marry your first love? Had lots of crushes but he was and still is my real love.
September 24th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
By the way – you are a hoot Kathy!
September 24th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
1. first kiss? First real one was sometime in 1973 in the front seat of a ’66 Skylark in a drive-in restaurant in Ashland, Kentucky.
2. Holiday gifts? I don’t know if I’ve ever not thought about what they’ll get for me. But the emphasis has changed. I used to hope they got me something good, now I hope they didnt get me something a whole lot better than what I got them.
3. First thought of myself as an adult? I had flashes of it in my 20′s, but it really didnt stick ’till I was in my 30′s, after I got out of the Army.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car? – It was my Dad’s Mercedes, and it was on a 1 1/2 lane mountain road in Eastern Kentucky near my Grandparent’s house. It was a bit scary.
5. Tell me about your first pet. – The first one I remember was a beautiful mid-sized brown and black Collie/Beagle mix named Flip. We moved a couple of years after we got him & he couldnt make the trip so I gave him to my Granny (I was 8 at the time), and she kept him for years, ’till old Dan Smith shot him for stealing eggs one day. Code of the Hills, I reckon.
6. What was your first job? – Delivering newspapers. Hated it.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life? I can’t really think of one.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one. Not counting college dorms or Army Barracks. My first place was a very small apartment in Leominster, Mass., when I was stationed at Fort Devens. No phone, no TV, but it was furnished, and it wasn’t a Barracks.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember). I was 16 years old and living in Germany – and it was legal for me to drink there at that age. You could just walk into a Gasthaus and order a beer. A very strong, very good beer. What was it like? I remember being very surprised & really hurting the next day. I havent had a beer in ages.
10. Did you marry your first love? Yes. The gal I kissed in the Skylark.
September 24th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Hmmmm.
1, I was 14, her name was Kristin Stanton.
2. started buying own gifts with my allowance/lawn mowing/snow shoveling money at 12
3. In Army Basic Training when I was handed a rifle.
4. First car memory? I learned to drive a 3 speed tractor on the farm at 10 and got yelled at for running over a chicken.
5. My first pet was a collie that someone fed ground beef laced with glass to and killed. I cried for a week, I was 7.
6. My first job for someone outside our family was working at a Bowling Alley as a pin jumper.
7. My favorite teacher was Mr Madden who taught Chemistry my Sophomore year. He taught me how to make Fire works from household products.
8. My first apartment was at 19 with two other guys who attended Ohio state. we drank way too much, but they paid me well to write all the term papers.
9. My first drunk? A family wedding when I was 15, and it was a beer drunk. It made me a better dancer! LOL!!!
10. My first love married a mutual friend and has 5 kids. Her older brother, who was in my class, had sexual reassignment surgery a few years back, Saw him at the 25th class reunion in 2004. He/She looked, well, different. That’s all. Interesting enough for you?
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September 24th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Oooh surveys! I LOVE surveys!
1. When was your first kiss?
In primary school behind the swing-out blackboard. It was very romantic.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
Actually I’ve always remembered giving rather than receiving gifts. I love that something I bought (or made) can put a smile on their face. I always give lots of little presents and a big one for birthdays and Christmas – I just can’t help it!
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
Hmm. When I moved out of home and in with my partner. I guess then I realised it, with a job, bills, rent, etc.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
Haha I sucked! My Dad was trying to teach me how to drive a manual (stick), so he took me to a circular parking lot and had me bunny-hop around in circles. I cried for an hour afterwards!
5. Tell me about your first pet.
I’ve had mice, but my first “high-maintanence” pet is Puddy, my cat. I found her when we were living in our old house, she was a stray and in very bad shape. We took her to the vet, saved her life and now she’s the queen of the house!
6. What was your first job?
At a large department store – check-out chick.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
A music teacher who came to a state school and inspired the students. It was the moment I decided I wanted to teach music.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
“My” first house was the one before this one, that I rented with my partner. It was cheap but really nice, but in a pretty feral area. I don’t regret living there because we found Puddy (my cat) there.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
OMG I threw up all over the place. I just remember throwing up my stomach lining while attempting to close the bathroom door because my friends were trying to get a photo. Bleh.
10. Did you marry your first love?
Not married, but I must say, my partner IS my first true love – the first one that I can picture being married to and living with for the rest of my life.
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September 24th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
1..Angela outside the school behind the bushes age 11
2..who does that??? just kidding..about the time I grew up..I am not revealing how old I was..
3 the day I bought my first 18 wheeler..it was a pile of junk but the responsibility still came with it
4..the back of the garage..I was 9 and discovered what “D” meant
5Dog..and she followed me very where
6Brick layers helper 15 years old and came home covered in crud every night but with a smile on my face..I had money..:)))
7My grade 9 english Teacher..she still influences me
8Dumpy old basement apartment..it was damp,cold,and the landlord was grumpy
9 13 and a half..dandelion wine with Kelly and I discovered some of the wonders of the female anatomy so I remember it well…:)))
10 Nope blew it twice now I have found her finally there is hope..at least I think there is hope..better ask her..:)))
do we get a magnet for this…:))))
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September 24th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
1. When was your first kiss?
I was 16 and it was my first real boyfriend.(now one of my best friends, and my current bf has been at me to let them hang out and become buddy-buddy. a good thing if it works, but still weird for me. I mean, hell, they both know Wayyy to much about me for me to want them to get drunk and start telling stories if you know what i mean. But, i digress…) I wasn’t expecting it so my mouth was pursed up tighter than if I had been eating a lemon. I figured it out the next time but it was really weird and awkward the first time. Now, my first kiss with my current guy of almost 3 years was the best first kiss so it is the one any other will ever be measured against if something happens to us down the road. Chills just thinking about it, still 3 years later. yay! =)
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
when I was about 9, honestly. I always insisted my mom not buy me anything to expensive or that I really didn’t need, and I always tried to save up to get everyone I could think of something they would really like. I’m still bad about holiday gifts, I put more effort into it than most but I figure there are worse traits to have, lol.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
i’m waiting for that, lol. im 24 and i still think of my self in the term of ‘girl’ instead of ‘woman’. I figure that wont happen until I’m about 30 that i dont think of myself as a child.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
i was 13, and got the car wedged between two giant juniper bushes in my neighbor’s driveway, trying to turn around. i drove down the road to get a can of something from her for my mother, and spent the next 40 mins trying to ‘covertly’ turn the car around, the whole time she was inside on the phone w/my mother giving her the hilarious play-by-play, seen through the kitchen window.
5. Tell me about your first pet.
Tiger, a sweet orange striped kitty who got bitten by a rattler in our back yard and died when she was about 2 weeks away from delivering a rather large litter of kittens. she had them that night in the bottom of our shower, and we had several kitties to bury the next day. was very sad for a 5 year old.
6. What was your first job?
a day care center where I worked first with the toddler group for 6 months, and then the nursery for 6 months. I loved that place, but had to move to go to school so i had to say adios. I go back to visit occasionally. My fav little boy from the nursery (first child to pee on me and squeal in delight, actually lol) was almost as tall as i was, and didnt know me from Adam. It was kinda surreal.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
Mrs. Lee, in the 4th grade. My parents were fighting still after a horrible divorce a couple of years before and she took me under her wing and spent a lot of time after school mentoring me. I moved near the end of the school year and ended up becoming best friends with her niece in a town that was 4 hours away, though I didn’t know that until i went to my friend’s house one sat. afternoon only to run into Mrs. Lee, who was visiting her sister. It was def. a ‘small world’ moment.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
My first apt, outside of school dorm life, was a small one bedroom apt with just me, my cat, and a fish tank that hosted a variety of aquatic creatures until I finally came to terms with the fact that I am not a great caregiver for anything with gills. (we can add frogs into that category. i killed 2.)
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
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It was in a dorm room, I stained my pjs with the drinks we had, I got my head stuck behind my roommate’s bed, and discovered that I am, under no circumstances, allowed near a computer when I am drunk. (that rule still stands all these years later, lol)((also, i’m not allowed to try and stick my head where it doesn’t belong. I’ve gotten it stuck in one other bed/headboard and the bottom of a dining room chair since then. It might be best for me to just stay sober
10. Did you marry your first love?
not yet, but I’m still working on him. I’m in no rush to get married though, I’m happy with where we are right now. He is divorced, and is leary of rushing into another marriage so for the time being, pushing the subject might not go over well. But I am with my first love still, we’ve been very close and good friends for almost 10 years now, dating for the last 3ish years, and I can definitely see us spending the rest of our lives together. =)
September 24th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
1. When was your first kiss?
I was 13. No real story behind it. I was a young girl with a young guy who I had a crush on.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
When I got my first job.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
When I turned 21 and legally purchased my first drink at a bar.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
I cried. My sperm donor (“father”) yelled at me the entire time. I remember I was crying so bad behind the wheel that some people pulled up next to us at a traffic light and thought he was abusing me.
5. Tell me about your first pet.
His name was Mann. He was a Chihuahua so small and cute. I don’t know how long I had because he had always been there while I was growing up. He died when I was 8 years old.
6. What was your first job?
My first job was babysitting at 12. My first 9-5 job was at a grocery store.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
Can’t really answer that one. I had my favorite teachers while I was in school but my time with them only happened during school hours.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
My first one was the one I grew up in. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It was a typical house nothing to really brag about.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
When I get drunk I get sleepy. So I was 21 and it was my birthday. I was at the bar with some co-workers and had a lot to drink. By the time I made it home I had the giggles and was really sleepy.
10. Did you marry your first love?
HELL NO! He left me to be with his ex. Now that I think about it most of my past relationships involve the guy going back to the ex. Isn’t there a reason why they were an ex?
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September 24th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Why, I am so honored to be asked these questions. OK let’s see …
1. When was your first kiss? I honestly don’t remember! Probably the day I was born, from my mom.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you? After I was married.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult? After I was married.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car? I didn’t have a license, and I got stopped.
5. Tell me about your first pet. It was a dog but that’s all I know.
6. What was your first job? Burger King! I was 15.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life? Mr. Brennan, sixth grade. He changed my life by praising a poem I wrote. I tried to get in touch with him many, many years later, to thank him. I think I might have gotten ahold of him (by phone) but it was a strange conversation because Alzheimer’s might have gotten ahold of him first.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one. TG’s and my first abode as newlyweds was a one-bedroom apartment on the ground floor of a four-plex in Schererville, Indiana. Avocado-green carpeting. It was cozy.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember). I’ve never been drunk.
10. Did you marry your first love? Absolutely. First and only.
Thanks, Kathy! That was fun!
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September 24th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
1. First year of university… I was such a tomboy in high school
2. After I graduated university… I was all grown up then!
3. When I became legal… 18 in Canada.
4. Yes… and I almost crashed into a stationary boat parked on the side of the road.
5. It was a puppy named Spud that unfortunately got hit by a car.
6. A Page at the local library – I stacked books!
7. Ms. McLean – grade 2… she put me in the ‘smart’ kids class.
8. My first apartment on my own was cute – one bedroom and a dishwasher… what more could you ask for?
9. Camping with friends on the West Coast of Vancouver Island the summer after high school… I puked in a lot of bushes that weekend.
10. No… he got away
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September 25th, 2008 at 12:58 am
Oooo! Fun! Ok… You asked for it! LOL
1. When was your first kiss?
When I was in Jr. high. It was sweet and very chaste.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
I think once my teens were over.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
The first time I paid rent.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
I scared the crap out of the guy teaching me because I had never driven a stick before. lol
5. Tell me about your first pet.
Her name was Puff and she was the best little dog ever.
6. What was your first job?
Working for my mom as a caterer when I was 16. I HATED it!
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
Mr. Magarety, my 8th grade English teacher. He was so awesome, funny and supportive. A very “cool” teacher that everyone liked. He helped me appreciate the humor in everything, even when things suck.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
Itty bitty little one bedroom in a questionable neighborhood. Cheap rent though! SO glad those days are over. lol
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
I was in high school and I woke up, about 5 a.m., in my friend Tara’s driveway. Scary.
10. Did you marry your first love?
Thank God I did not. He has a cheating problem. LOL I DID, however, go to his wedding. His wife and I were friends too but they didn’t last either.
This was fun! Now I’m going to go back and read everyone else’s.
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September 25th, 2008 at 12:58 am
1. When was your first kiss?
I had a great Girlfriend in 3rd Grade. Her Name was Janice. That would be the answer you are seeking.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
Not Sure. Excellent question, though.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
I had to grow up pretty fast. My Dad was an alcoholic and he and I didn’t get along very well. I imagine somewhere around 13 or 14. He was blotto most of the time by then which wasn’t a good thing for me.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
My Dad and I were out in the desert (this was way before his drinking was a problem, probably 4th grade.) and the road was deserted. He was driving his 1967 Chevy Pickup. He let me grab a hold of the steering wheel and let me drive in a straight line for about 10 miles or so at about 45 MPH.
5. Tell me about your first pet.
Hoppy. He had 3 legs. He was an Australian Shepherd and was an awesome dog.
6. What was your first job?
Probably Mowing Neighbors Lawns and watching Property when neighbors went on vacation. That meant watering lawns, house plants, bringing in the newspaper and the mail, feeding dogs and stuff like that. It paid Ok.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
It was my third grade teacher, and right now I can’t even remember her name. She was the first one to point out to my Mom what great Rhythm I had with keeping time in music. I started Playing Electric Guitar in 10th grade and have kept at it the last 36 years. (I really got to stop doing that)
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
A very boring answer.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember). I don’t.
10. Did you marry your first love?
My first real love, Yes. Been married for 32 years.
Beamer
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September 25th, 2008 at 5:33 am
Hmm, I would just answer one question which I will most probably remember and laugh at myself for life. That is question 9, “What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).” The first time I got drunk was during my college day. It was Christmas eve and my college friends and I booked a room in a hotel to celebrate our Christmas together. After our Christmas eve buffet we proceeded to the room to play cards. The night started with John Walker Black Label, which I had a few glasses neat. And one of my friends, who had gotten all excited with the tequila that we bought, starts to make tequila pop for everyone. I remember I had about 7 tequila pop while I was playing cards with my friends. All that in just an hour.
Very soon I got high and decided to retire to bed to take a nap. That was a big mistake! The next moment I woke up, I started vomiting. It almost felt like my stomach was turning inside. I even had to get my friend who was in the toilet brushing his teeth to open the door and there he was brushing his teeth while I was hugging tightly to the toilet bowl and throwing up. This has become a joke among us that we brought up once in a while when we meet up nowadays.
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September 25th, 2008 at 5:39 am
Oh, what fun! My first kiss was on my Gotcha Day. My Mommie picked me up from the breeder and held me close. She said, “we will have so much fun together!” and she kissed me right between the ears. I usually get kisses every day now.
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September 25th, 2008 at 6:16 am
EVERYONE: Thanks so much for taking part in my little questionnaire. I loved reading through the comments this morning. This is exactly the kind of response I was hoping for. You’re the best!
Lee — To heck with the novel, I want to see “Lee: The Movie!” I’m picturing a 7-yr-old Lee scrunching up his face at that kiss. And then I’m picturing a 14-yr-old Lee barreling through a field like a bat outta hell. You’ve reminded me to tip my newspaper carrier really big this year. Your teacher was right. Knowing how to find answers is half the battle. The cheaper the wine, the worse the stain. Lee, this was fun! Thanks for playing.
Regan — Your answers from a 12-year-old’s perspective was darling. And you’re right. I think a lot of people here think you’re older than you are. But stay a kid as long as you can. Trust us all — you never get it back. I have to talk to your Mom about letting your drive when you were six.
Lee — So true. She’s got a lot to experience yet. Maybe my next set of questions will address what we might do differently if we had it to do all over again.
StephanieC — I agree. I’m lucky that I’ve only ever had a handful of negative comments. Some days I think I deserved it. I had a teacher like your Ms. Caldwell. I always thought she never got a fair shake. Students thought she was mean (she was really just tough), but it helped prepare us for high school. Everyone should be thanking her now. I’d rather have a sundae than a drink, too! I get very tired when I have only a half glass of wine. I’m really no fun at all and I have a headache the next day. I’m old.
Melissa — And the real kisses are the ones worth remembering. Kicking a husband out had to be difficult (as would be moving home again). I can see how that’d throw you into adultland pretty quick! Sorry about Timothy. Poor little guy. I’m only an hour south of the Poconos. Hope you worked at a popular resort. Some of them are a little too dead for me. Sorry it took until 11th grade to find that special teacher. Was there anything more profound than that to learn? I think I paid $250/mo + utilities for my first place. How times have changed. I’m happy you’re happy now!
Babs beetle — We should all do what Mo does and just ask! I love that you said you’re growing young again. Shouldn’t we all? I’d love to hear more about your chimp-sitting experience. You don’t hear that every day. I remember your Miss Richardson story. Good stuff! You weren’t missing anything if you never got drunk (now let’s see if we can convince Regan of that).
fragileheart — OK, OK, I admit I do wonder what my husband will get me for Christmas sometimes. I like to be surprised! I remember my driving instructor, Mr. Hlay. He was also our school’s football coach, who everyone was afraid of. But he was calm and patient when he taught me to drive, thankfully. God bless Mrs. Mitchell. The teacher who impacted my life the most also helped me with my writing. She told me I had a gift. I didn’t believe her until years later, but I credit her with planting that seed. First apartments can sometimes be the best, even if they are holes in the wall. I’ve never once had vodka and I don’t think there will be a first time for that — EVER! Thanks for playing. It was as fun for me to read!
Shadowsrider — Ewww! Sloppy kisses! BAD! Wait, did you follow your family to Europe? Oh, man. VW Bugs. Were they not just the best little car on a budget? A few of my friends drove them. Your teeth would rattle, but boy, could they zig-zag around fast! Loved ‘em! Tinkerbell seems like the absolute worst name for that kind of dog. Sorry about your ankles. Geez. “made learning Latin fun. This is possible? I think you got real lucky. (And for marrying your true love, too!)
Data Entry Services — Chuckled at your first kiss. Your Nana was a dear woman and I’d be just like her. Thankfully, I don’t have any kids to teach to drive. There’d be two nervous wrecks on the road. I never had a pet with four legs growing up. I only had a hermet crab, who didn’t last a month. I’m sorry Mr. Schloscher didn’t last. He’s exactly the kind of teacher kids need. Oh, geez. Your first place sounds a bit of a dump, but I’m guessing you’ve moved on up. Having it hard early on builds character, doesn’t it? Do the question marks behind #9 mean you can’t remember, or you never did? (p.s. Thanks for the compliment.)
Leo — I love that you remember your first kiss so specifically. Awesome! As for gifts, my best friend did that to me once. I got her a gift card and she got me three different personalized things. I hung my head in shame. I think I speak for everyone when I say that we’d have killed to have our first car driven be a Mercedes. I had fun reading your comments until I got to Flip’s demise. Damn. That’s sad. My brother-in-law speaks of the Army the same way you do. I’m sure your German beer was black as night. They’ll kick your butt every time. Aw!!! Now I’m happy again after the Flip story. I’m glad that kiss took you far. {SMILING EAR TO EAR}
Chris (Casey) — #3? I have no doubt that’ll throw you fast into adulthood. Hey, I’d yell at you too for running over a chicken. Though I suppose chickens aren’t smart enough to get out of the way. Stupid birds. OMG. Between Leo’s Flip story and your collie story, I want to cry. Don’t make me cry. I’m sure Mr. Madden never had those intentions. I bet girls in your class never considered it. Oh, everyone thinks they dance better with beer. I’m sure video would contradict that. So how long did you stare at your classmate before you could wrap your head around it?
Katie — I love these first kiss stories. Too cute! Lots of little gifts are often better than the biggies. Good for you! I could never drive stick. Even today, the idea sounds ludicrous. Puddy’s very, very lucky. Thanks for that story. I’m still sad about Flip and the collie (see above). I think throwing up is supposed to be how we learn drinking too much is bad. It can take a while to sink in though, eh? Hope they never got the photo! I’m glad you and your partner can see a long future. Sweet.
robert bourne — I bet you remember your first rig fondly, junk or not! I remember getting my first paycheck in my grubby little hands. Worth smelling like grease and french fries! My 9th grade English teacher, a nun, was my biggest influence. She told me I could write. I should try to find her and tell her what it meant to me. There is always hope and it sounds like you already know the answer. I’m happy for you. If I had enough magnets, I might consider it. I think I need to restock.
Gotta take a break for a bit. I’ll be back with more responses as soon as I get the chance. Again, I’m so glad you guys took time to answer my questions. This is too much fun!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:29 am
Yeah, first place was a dump but it didn’t hurt me. We have a comfortable home outside of Atlanta now thank you. Okay, first time I got drunk – I’ll fess up. It was on my honeymoon in the Bahamas. Got carried away with the Champagne and had a headache the next day. I like a glass of wine or two but didn’t find getting drunk that much fun. Hey, wait a minute – where’s your answers to all these questions?
September 25th, 2008 at 7:14 am
I actually got my first hand job BEFORE my first kiss.
This was in grade 7.
Yea, I’m a ho.
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September 25th, 2008 at 7:34 am
First time I drove a car was when I took lessons in NYC (I grew up in Manhattan) with a really scary old instructor, when I was 21 (we New Yorkers don’t tend to have Drivers Ed in school or anything!)- he was about 150, I think. And in a perpetual Very Bad Mood.
He made me drive all the way to an industrial part of Queens to do 3 point turns and over bridges in the truck lane, etc etc – and the whole experience was so traumatic that I failed the road test (in lower Manhattan, in the rain).
This set me on the road to more lessons, more road tests and now, not so much a driver in my 40s. Like Woody Allen, “I have too much hostility to drive” (line from Annie Hall).
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September 25th, 2008 at 7:52 am
1. When was your first kiss?
Seventh grade; a kid named Miles Smith. Aside from sounding like a circa 1650 preacher with black brass-buckled shoes and a funny hat, he was a dork, but nice enough. He had a mega-mouthful of braces and wasn’t a bad kisser. He took me to my 8th grade graduation dance, where a girl who had always had a crush on him talked his ear off all night.
2. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
It was a dual-control 1987 Chevette with 250 miles on it and I backed it out of April Fitch’s driveway and crept around a development at 17 miles an hour with my driving instructor. I got my permit and then never drove again until I took my driving test at 21, a catastrophe I believe I recounted in my blog. (Crushed cones, crushed hopes…) Now I can drive an ambulance.
3. Tell me about your first pet.
“White” tomcat named Kiddy. (Original, yes?) He used to disappear for days at a time and come home looking like he’d lost a fight with a weedwacker.
He likely either beat up or impregnated every cat in a 4 mile radius during his 8 year life, which ended with a mysterious sickness that my mother blames on a neighbor to this day. He was gross and scabby and yellow (because he had poor personal hygiene) and I loved him like crazy.
4. What was your first job?
My first paying job was as a camp counselor at Camp Sandy Hill in Northeast, MD. Still the best job I’ve ever had, and if I could live on $40 a week, I’d still be doing it.
5. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
I worshipped all of my elementary school teachers, but my favorite teacher of all time, was Mr. William Moore, American History. I had him for two years in a row. He made me understand how I was part of history. I worked hard to please him and I hope I did.
I wish I could tell him how much he meant to me; he’s retired though and I don’t know where he is.
6. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
The first apartment himself and I had when we got married was one big room and it was considerably smaller than my senior dorm room in college. We lived there for a year and a half; if you wanted to be alone you had to shut yourself in the bathroom. It had a refrigerator from the Nixon administration. We moved across the hall to a luxury apartment (bedroom separate from the livingroom/kitchen, though the bedroom had no door) and lived there 10 years. Ten years! Moldy carpet in the bedroom, hand-blown windowpanes with no real insulation, landlord-from-hell. $645 a month.
7. Did you marry your first love?
I didn’t marry my first love, but I married my true love.
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September 25th, 2008 at 7:54 am
Amendment:
I didn’t have Mr. Moore for two years in a row because I failed or anything; I had him for American History I and II. Just wanted to clarify that.
Also: Re: the Landlord from Hell in Chester County PA; if you are renting in that area, please email me first. I’ll give you his name so you can try and avoid him. Good luck; he seems to own everything.
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September 25th, 2008 at 7:57 am
1. First kiss was at university (such a late bloomer). Australian girl sat next to me and asked me if I wanted to kiss her. Well, duh!
2. By about 18. I hate being the centre of attention so the whole idea of actually receiving gifts has always been an awkward thing to deal with.
3. Don’t really think of myself as any different now than when I was a kid, yet don’t think I’m an adult, and certainly am not a kid because kids – I’ve come to realise – are an abomination.
4. First time driving memory? Hyperventilation.
5. Tabby cat, Tigger. Curled up into my dressing gown to die when it was his time to go. Devastated me.
6. First job. Deli counter, supermarket. Awesome at it.
7. First teacher to make positive impact? Mrs Scarborough. She persuaded my parents to put me forward for the Eton College entrance exam with full scholarship for the top pupil in each county. Finished 2nd so couldn’t afford to go but ended up getting scholarship to another private school instead.
8. Am in first house as an adult. It’s still a work in progress 10 years later.
9. Don’t really remember getting drunk the first time. Would have been around 11 or 12.
10. Did I marry my first love? Since I’ve never felt about any other girls the same way I feel about my other half now I suppose I can answer that by saying that I will do next month.
September 25th, 2008 at 8:46 am
1. When was your first kiss? Jr. High, with a much older boy, the feeling I got was nice, the kiss, not so much.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you? At the end of my teens.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult? 18 when I married my first (loser) husband.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car? It was in Driver’s Ed and I was 14. The instructor kept having to use his brake to slow me down.
5. Tell me about your first pet. Angie, a little poodle who had some sort of skin problem so her hair wouldn’t stand up like poodle hair should.
6. What was your first job? Car hop at Sonic. That lasted less than three months and then I got a job at a bookstore where I worked all through high school.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life? Mr. Lox in 10th or 11th grade. His class was Current Affairs and our textbooks were newspapers and the evening news. He really gave me a broadened worldview outside my podunk little town (this was at the time of the Iranian hostage crisis.)
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one. A brand new apartment complex. It was nice.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember). My boyfriend and I drank a bottle of Mogan David before school one morning. We ended up skipping and needless to say, I know why they call it Mad Dog 20-20, because I got as sick as a mad dog.
10. Did you marry your first love? I married what I thought was my first love at the time. Now I think that I didn’t meet my first love until I was 29, and yes, I married him too.
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September 25th, 2008 at 9:31 am
These are great questions. Watch for my answers in an upcoming post of my own. Thanks for the idea!
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September 25th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Kathy, I should note that I went to a Catholic, all boys college Preparatory High School. There were two all girls academies in the area, but all my girlfriends were “GOOD” Catholic girls who went to the other 5 Co-ed high schools. i do believe, upon recollection, that I dated numerous young ladies from each one over the period that I attended high school and college in Columbus. I do believe that one of them does live as a man now. So there was a trade off!
And Mr. Madden was known as Maddog for the way spit flew from his mouth when we made him mad. (which was quite often) Madden had no idea I would go home and experiment with diesel fuel and fertilizer. Then during my Junior year I took his Physics course, and caused a tsunami that destroyed “Ripple Tank Town” during an experiment. My classmates laughed uproariously. Mr. Madden did not. but he gave me an A. This was in 77′ before McGyver, by the way. And I ended up as a demolitions man in the Army. see a pattern here?
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September 25th, 2008 at 10:13 am
1.My first kiss was miserable. I am the one who always believe that:My first kiss must be given to my Mr.Right and I must be marry to the one I gave my first kiss…Yeah I know this is a little crazy.But my first kiss was robbed by a girl!!Yeap a girl omg…she was talking to me as usual and I have no idea about her sudden kiss! Nightmare…
2.I didn’t send gifts until I was in grade school. But I haven’t expect gifts from others since middle school.While, I am so thankful that I have several bosom friends who know me well. Instead of costly gifts,they cooked my favorite food for me by themselves…which was priceless for me.
3.I think I was no longer a kid since I have been to collage.You know I am still a collage student. But the most important thing is I know hou to take respondsibility to my families and my friends, so does my life.
4.I am sorry I haven’t experienced this before. But I will share with you as long as I have.
5.My first pet is MIMI, I believe I have mentioned it to you.He was abandoned .And my boyfriend gave it to me…so we designed to raise it together. You know,I have a story about him here?When he was just about 4 weeks old, he slept in my room.And once he wanted to go pu pu when I was sleeping.And he just kept ” meow, meow…” towards to door with his eyes looking at me. Luckliy I heard him and open the door…Sorry for my dear MIMI, I should not close my door.But no one told him before it’s not right to pu in the room. So I am glad.
6.My first job…well is actually a part time job. I was working as a pupil’s home tutor.It turned to be very happy with the kid. And his families are very nice that they always invired me to join them with their meals.
7.Mrs Liang is my favorite Chinese teacher.But it’s sad to say she’s gone because of cancer.I miss her.
8.Sorry I haven’t gotten an apartment of my own. So I would like to keep this topic to myself.
9.Kathy, I haven’t ever been drunk. Although I would drink some beer with my friends,but I always insist that drunk is ungly performance.
10.I am not married. But I have been together with my boyfriend for more than 7 years, and we are planning to get married after we graduate from university.
Kathy, I have told you evrything about me honestly.And I want to thank you either. For your checking up our comments once you wake up.
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September 25th, 2008 at 10:27 am
I think My first pet got slighted. Hoppy was such a neat dog. He was there when I was born. By the time I was four, we were taking naps together. I can still remember sharing his dog biscuits with him, (Did I say that out loud?) I have old movies of him following me everywhere. When I’d stop, he’d stop. We were really close. My parents never told me he passed away. He was there, being my friend, then he wasn’t. I think my mom said he went to my Grandmas for a few days. He just never came back. I was probably 7 or so then.
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September 25th, 2008 at 11:33 am
1. When was your first kiss?
A shy little boy in first grade who suddenly started freaking out in our first grade pageant, smooching up all the girls.– We let him.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
My birthday was in early December, so every year as a kid I ended up using my birthday money to buy other people Christmas gifts.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
Was this supposed to already have happened?
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
I don’t know who was more scared, me, or my mother who was teaching me. She liked to mouth at the other drivers, “She’s a student driver.” And it was Jersey, so this just made the other drivers hate me more.
5. Tell me about your first pet.
It was a neurotic goldfish named Copper, who I won from a carnival. It would flinch whenever someone came into the room because back at the carnival, people would throw pingpong balls at it as a part of a game.
6. What was your first job?
Babysitting
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September 25th, 2008 at 11:52 am
It’s seems that everyone is doing these types of questions on their blog now. I added something like this is a few days. Hope you will participate too. Here are my answers:
1. When was your first kiss? 3 grade, paul zancarra, sadie hawkins day
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you? I was young. I always liked doing this for others.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult? You mean I am not a kid?
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car? How hard it was to turn the corner. Such an odd feeling.
5. Tell me about your first pet. Shana. Stray cat my brother and I coherced my mother with Dad’s help into keeping. We found her at day camp.
6. What was your first job? Babysitting
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life? Mrs. Dunn
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one. 84st/2nd avenue in Manhattan. Railroad apt, but good layout. Was haunted by spirits that other people saw too. Right where the bar that Chambers met his prey and lured her to Central Park and killed her…ick! But otherwise nice block on UES.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember). At boyscout camp with girlfriend who’s father ran the boyscout group. Went with the older boys and it was fun. Got my first REAL kiss there. (I think.)
10. Did you marry your first love? No.
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September 25th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Nope, my family moved to Europe, I stayed here in the states and went to college. I was on my own at 18.
Tinkerbell was a cat, I guess I didn’t mention that. She was actually a great cat, on her own terms. I got her at 5 yrs old, had her until I was 18. She could actually say “out” when she wanted outside. She had a growl that sounded like a banshee from h*ll, and would protect us, and the house from dogs, etc that tried to intrude. My mother put her to sleep without telling me, I was devastated.
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September 25th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
I’ll go for the easiest ones–#2 & #3. The answer to both is. . . never!
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September 25th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
1. When was your first kiss?
Around five years old…
Frogs have bad breath.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
The first Christmas after I got married.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
Ask me in about 20 years.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
“Oh, my gosh, he told me to drive around the Somerville circle???”
5. Tell me about your first pet.
The greatest dog God ever created. She was a mini dachshund with a severe underbite. She had to turn her head slightly to the left in order to even eat or lap up water.
More courage and humility than most humans I know.
6. What was your first job?
Scraping floors in a bakery.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
Mrs. Budzinski (sp). Second grade. Very kind and very full of grace.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
College Ave., New Brunswick. Three of us shared it. Most of the time in a drunken stupor.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
The first time didn’t stop me, nor did the other hundreds of times…I guess I must have liked it!
10. Did you marry your first love?
Yup, my first TRUE love!
September 25th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
1. I was in fourth grade, maybe. It was with a girl named…uh…let’s say Debbie (just wrote blog post about her). We kissed out in the barn near her house. Years later, I wrote a poem about it. I’d share it, but it really was schmaltzy, plus luckily I don’t know where it is.
2. You mean you’re supposed to buy gifts for OTHER people? Huh. Never heard of that…actually I enjoy trying to figure out the right gift for people. It was probably after high school when I first started actually doing it, when I had a little bit of money, and I do mean little, but hey, it’s the thought that counts.
3. After college, when I realized that I had signed my life away when I signed the dotted line for college loans. If I hadn’t met my wife, Shieldmaiden96, see above, while I was there, I would have preferred going to work before college.
4. First car: Ford Fiesta. Stick shift. Almost backed into a tree, but didn’t. Whew.
5. Scoot, who was the grandfather or great-grandfather of a later collie/German shepherd mix named Sheba that we had. He was black and beautiful (no racial overtones meant). One day he just never returned home. Aside: best memory with Sheba: one day she got caught in a bear trap down in the woods near where we lived. I heard her yelping and went down and found her. I carried her 120-pound body up to our house. I don’t remember how old I was, but I probably weighed about 80 or 90 pounds at the time. I still don’t know how I carried her. Adrenaline, I guess.
6. First real job: convenience store deli. Made hoagies/subs/whatever you call ‘em in your neck of the woods. Hated it.
7. First teacher: Mrs. Corson. She was my teacher in both fourth and sixth grades. I had a temper when I was a kid and she created a self-control club. Although she has since claimed it wasn’t just for me, I was one of the biggest offenders– throwing chairs, getting in fights (not that I ever won them, mind you,but I was in them). I’ll never forgot that act of kindness.
8. First apartment: See wife’s answer above. Shieldmaiden96.
9. First time I got drunk: I don’t remember specifically, not because I was that drunk, but I do know I didn’t drink until I was 21. I know going to a Christian liberal arts college that forbade drinking, though, didn’t stop me from going to bars in nearby Harrisburg, Pa.
10. First love: not to cop out, but again, see wife’s answer above. It’s true.
unfinishedrambler’s last blog post..Infatuation hurts, wounds, scars, marks
September 25th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
1. When was your first kiss? 6th grade, from Brian, playing Truth or Dare
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you? I guess when I had my own money to spend on others–around 15
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult? As a 40 year old, you’d think I would already feel like an adult–but I don’t.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car? I “borrowed” my Mother’s Cutlass when I was 14 and drove to the convenience store–where I ran into my sister-in-law and was busted!
5. Tell me about your first pet. Coco, the best dog in the world. I was 6 when we got her and 19 when she died. I think she knew she was going to die, because she ran away from our house (which she NEVER did) and got hit by a car.
6. What was your first job? McDonald’s. It was actually a lot of fun!
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life? Mrs. Woodson–5th grade
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one. My first one by myself was a one bedroom efficiency on the second floor–which put my bedroom in the attic of the apt. I should also say this is in Texas and the apt. only had a window unit air conditioner. I was miserable at night in the summer! Crazy neighbors, gansta-rapper neighbors…needless to say, I only stayed my 6 month lease and then moved!
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember). 7th or 8th grade, my Mom went out of town and left my older (he was 21 at the time) brother in charge. He has a party, which meant I had a party drinking all the leftovers! I picked up a concoction made of orange juice, whiskey, vodka and TAB! Needless to say, I puked like crazy that night.
10. Did you marry your first love? No, but that would’ve been a nighmare, looking back on it. Like so many others, I married my “true” love, but not until I was 35!
September 25th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
1. I am 48 years old. I can’t remember my first kiss. I can’t even remember what I had for breakfast 3 days ago!
2. I moved out the year I graduated and that first Christmas I was so worried about getting something for everyone and didn’t even think about what i wanted.
3. I was at the local Drug Store and some teenager said “Excuse me, mr.” MR.??? I was 24 and thought, OMG am I that old?
4. It was driver’s education and I remember asking the Teacher if I could smoke. After all, we technically weren’t IN school. He was not amused!
5. We had a mutt named Toby who never listened, ran out of the house every time we opened the door, jumped the fence, went to bath room on the floor, chased the mailman and lived to a ripe old age of 14.
6. I pumped gas at my family-owned gas station.
7. I was an A-B student but I never really had any teacher that impacted me much. I originally wanted to become a Math teacher but during my freshman year my math teacher (I don’t remember his name) told me that I didn’t want to become a math teacher. So I didn’t.
8. I had this furnished apartment in Santa Ana, CA that looked more like a cheap resort motel from the outside. It was furnished in early 1960′s office furniture. The lamps were iron roosters.
9. I was in HS at my bestfriend’s (Bob) house. We had a pint of beer and share it between us. He said he was going to get sick so he ran out of the house and threw up on the lawn. I followed him but only made it to the porch. Eech.
10. I married my HS sweetheart and we had a daughter but it didn’t work out because I’m gay. I’ve been in love twice since but it still didn’t work out.
5.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
1. Kindergarten
…and I’ll skip to…
10. I wish! but no
mommyto2′s last blog post..Dear Walmart Shoppers…
September 25th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Oooh, Kathy! Appealing to my narcissistic side!
1. When was your first kiss?
7th grade, his name was Shannon and I was SUPER HOT HOT HOT for him. Unfortunately a kiss was all that happened with that one.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
Probably when I turned 21 and had a child.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
I still have a hard time coming to grips with it, though!
Again, probably when I turned 21 and had a child
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
Haha, I was 15 with a learners permit. Driving with my mom, she spotted a beautiful rose bush and decided she was going to steal it (my mom is insane, I know) and while she ran out of the car to dig it up, I was in charge of turning the car around and being the get away driver. I’m surprised I’m not more messed up, really.
5. Tell me about your first pet.
An insane Siamese cat we named Isis. She used to climb up the doors and sit on the top until you walked by, then she would jump on you.
6. What was your first job?
Cashier at Michaels Arts and Crafts! Another X rated first took place there, as well, lol.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
I hated all my teachers, lol.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
I was a poor 18 year old living with my ex and I not so affectionately called it the “carpeted shoe box” because it was shaped exactly like one. All the furniture was hand me down and we never had any food. Oh, and we used Cuervo jugs as bookends. Klassy.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
On New Years eve, my best friend and I layed in bed and split a bottle of Boons Farm straight from the bottle. When we were finished, I couldn’t tell if I was drunk. I tried to walk a straight line and I could, so I assumed I wasn’t. Looking back, I was totally hammered and I didn’t even realize it.
10. Did you marry your first love?
Not married yet…
So now you should totally fill this out so we can know these things about YOU!
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September 25th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Quote:
When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
That’s pretty much the secret to the meaning of life when we think like that about everything in that way…right???
Alan’s last blog post..Transgendered (Part 1 of 2)
September 25th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I’ve managed to erase nearly everything from my mind except Skippy, my dog.
He was awesome. He wasn’t a watch dog, or a lap dog, or an accessory dog, or a rescue dog, he was simply a professional dog. That was his job, to be my dog, and he was perfect at it.
Joe’s last blog post..A Rant about Economics
September 25th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
I’M BACK! Holy cow! You guys have been busy. I’m really enjoying reading your comments. The stories you have to tell…
kara — That’s some kiss story! Tell your current BF how awesome the kiss was and you’re golden. Nine is an early age to be thinking of others before yourself. That’s sweet. The first time someone calls you “ma’am” you’re an adult. Enjoy the “girl” time as long as you can! OK, I’m having a hard time with these sad pet stories. It’s funny to see someone you babysat for all grown up. Freaky, but fun! And don’t worry, I got my head stuck in a fence once and I wasn’t even drunk. Let me know when you get engaged!
ImitationAngel — Ouch, sorry about your first driving experience. But feel better. Many don’t go well. My first job was babysitting, too. The “kid” must be about 27 now and I bet he has kids of his own. Weird! I’m a sleepy, giggly drunk too. Well, I never actually get drunk. I’m asleep before that’s possible. It’s probably best the ex is with his ex. Better for you, no?
Jenny — No doubt marriage will make you grow up real fast. I was married at 27 and even though I felt adultish by then, it still made me feel more grown up. Ooo! You were a naughty first time driver! It’s nice you tried to reach your old teacher. Sorry to hear it didn’t go as well as you might have liked. OMG! I had avocado carpeting myself. Practically shag, too. HATED IT.
Carmen — What’s a boat doin’ on the road anyway? Oh, no. More sad dog stories. I need a box of tissues. Getting put in the smart kids’ class is a huge boost, isn’t it? I remember being so excited when I got an apartment with a dishwasher, until a thousand-legger bug fell out of it. I hand-washed dishes for a while after that.
Corrina — I’m in awe of anyone who can drive a stick shift. I tried once but couldn’t figure out the clutch to save my life. Working for your parents sounds miserable, actually. My rent was cheap, too. Although at the time, I was pinching pennies, so it still hurt a little come the first of the month. Glad you avoided the cheater. Cheaters never change their spots. (I’m hoping everyone is reading all the responses. Too fun to pass up!)
Beamer — Sorry about your dad. I’m always sad to hear when kids have to grow up faster than normal. It’s so not fair. Cool driving experience, though. My big thing, when I was about 5, was to turn the ignition on my Dad’s Lincoln Continental. I hope all teachers realize that a little praise goes a long, long way. Congrats on a wonderfully long marriage. You should be proud. p.s. I’ll get to your questions ASAP. Hopefully within a week. Thanks again for asking me!
BK — Johnny Walker and tequila? And you lived to tell about it? You’ve painted a colorful picture for us. I’m sorry, I’m laughing. You must have felt like exploding and it sounds like you did.
Daisy the Curly Cat — I can see why you get kisses every day. You’re a special kitty, and by the way, I’m so happy to hear about the new addition to your family. Happy days ahead!
Data Entry Services — Yeah, but it’s OK to get drunk after your wedding. I think it says so in the Bible. Hmmm, my own answers? I guess I didn’t plan for that. If you read through some of the comments, you’ll find some answers. Sorry to make it hard to find them!
Mike — Oh, fer crying out loud. You’re supposed to start out S-L-O-W! But way to go.
Lidian — One of my biggest fears would be driving in NYC. I don’t blame you for not driving much with that start. If you’re still in NYC, maybe you don’t even need to drive?
Shieldmaiden96 — I loved your ambulance driving post. So proud of you. I knew you were going to say Kiddy was the best cat, despite his habits. Thank you for a happy pet story! If money didn’t matter, I wonder what jobs we’d all have. Ah, nice to consider it. My first apartment was like yours. Basically one big room, although the bedroom had a door. I loved that place, and it’s all the room a single gal needed. Oh, and you’re too smart a lady for me to think you failed Amer. History!
Mark — I’m funny about receiving gifts, too. I think I get that from my Mom, who would rather you just take a gift back and enjoy it yourself. The woman is a saint. Do you have kids or was that a general statement? LOL. Oh, no. Another sad pet story. I’m so sorry. I would be awesome workin’ a deli, too. I don’t know why. I just would. Really? Drunk as a pre-teen? Cool! I think. Maybe not.
Back in a bit!
September 25th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
1. When was your first kiss? I think it was my freshman year of high school. I’m not remembering terribly clearly, but I think so.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
You’re supposed to do that? :hee: I started buying gifts for others (real gifts, not kid gifts) after college, when I had money. I still think about what others will buy for me, but I like it better when people like my gifts.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
Probably when my daughter was born.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
Honestly…? Nothing.
5. Tell me about your first pet.
Missy was a dog my mom got for me when she was a little tiny new puppy. She was a combination beagle/springer spaniel. She was too little when we got her, but she did well in the long run. Very excitable, but super cute!
6. What was your first job?
I did clerical work for my dad’s company. Filing, typing, etc.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
My chorus teaching in junior high. She recognized that I had talent and gave of herself to help me improve, grow and become the best I could be!
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
My first apartment was in the same town as my parents. It was a small, one bedroom apartment in a 2-building complex. Each building had 2 floors with 6 apartments on each floor. When I moved in, I had to clean REALLY well because whoever lived there before me was a heavy smoker and all the walls & everything were covered in nicotine.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
I remember and it’s really embarrassing. I behaved horribly and almost got caught doing something I shouldn’t have been doing.
10. Did you marry your first love?
No. My first love is now gay, so not much of a chance of that. :hee:
Christy’s last blog post..Back to School
September 25th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
1. When was your first kiss?….geez, Junior year of High School….my girlfriend slipped me the tongue….and I liked it!
2. When I was about 8…..seriously. Making other folks happy was always better than making myself happy….I am a freak, what can I say?
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult? Probably sometime in college when the whole money, taxes, no safety net concept started to jell in my mind.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car? The feeling of power and freedom. My whole world shrunk that day.
5. Tell me about your first pet. The first one I recall was Toogle, a purebred toy dashhund, that was very smart, very loyal and absolutely fearless. I still miss that dog.
6. What was your first job? Besides bagging groceries for tips? Delivering Pizza, long before there was a Dominos or a Papa Johns. I worked for Randy’s Pizza Barrell and delivered pizza to Air Force Barracks in South Dakota….it was hard to keep the pizza’s hot at 40 degrees below zero in the winter.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life? Can’t recall their names, but some of the ones in High School, that were young, idealistic and though outside the box. Instead of the old guard, they showed us what the world ‘could’ be like. They exicited us.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one. The first place I had outside of college was an apartment in Tucson Arizona. A studio, with a veiw. It was the first place that I could call my own, no sharing, peice and quiet.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember). I don’t, there have been so many. Probably in college. I recall driving the porcelin bus several times in the dorms. The last time was on the beach in Mexico at night, by myself, with a bottle of tequilla.
10. Did you marry your first love? No. I was too shy until I was in my late 30s. Thank goodness, saves me a lot of heartbreak, I am sure.
Bruce’s last blog post..Spamalot
September 25th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Lala – Wow, 18 sounds so young to get married. I didn’t even know if I was ready at 27. I’m strangely curious about Angie, the weird-haired poodle (as if their hair isn’t weird enough). I’d kill to have worked at a bookstore. That would be my dream job. Surrounded by glorious rows and rows of books! Good for Mr. Lox. Some classes shouldn’t have books at all. Wow, I’m impressed you drank before school. Gutsy (but you paid for it!).
Jeff – I can’t wait! It’ll be a hoot, I’m sure.
Chris (Casey) – Damn, you were busy. Of course, it sounds like you had to be if you went to an all-boys school. So it’s a safe assumption that your wife doesn’t let you near accelerants and fire, right? Who cooks on Fourth of July?
Handbag for life – Let’s say that stolen kiss doesn’t count, OK? I say so, and so it is done. Never happened. I love your idea about gift-giving. So much more special. You should be happy Mimi bothered to tell you he needed to “go.” A friend of mine had a problem with a cat who just “went.” Yes, drunk is an ugly performance, although no one who’s ever drunk thinks that at the time! I loved reading your stories. Thank you for sharing!
Beamer – Oh, don’t worry about the biscuits. I’ve tried doggie Beggin’ Strips. You won’t get a look from me. Oh, man. I’m seriously going to cry if I hear one more sad dog story. Dammit. But I’m glad you had a buddy as long as you did.
Jenn – Guess the kid really needed to let loose! Too cute. Ah, now that’s precious. You spent your birthday money! Funny about your Mom, but just be glad you weren’t driving around with a big ‘ol honkin’ sign that read “Student Driver.” LMAO at the skittish fish. Poor freaked out Cooper.
Lauren – If you have questions, I promise to answer! Hey, is anyone wondering if their first kiss people will Google themselves and find them being mentioned at The Junk Drawer? What a riot. I swear, sometimes I still feel like a kid. It creeps up on me and then BAM! I’m five. Wow, creepy apartment story. I remember that. A drunken first kiss! I’m guessing it was on the sloppy, slurry side.
Shadowsrider – Sorry you didn’t get to go to Europe with them. What an experience that would have been. One of my cats says “out” too, when she wants to explore the yard. She did it this morning at 7AM, and I’m like “Sorry, dear. Mama’s gotta go to work. When you get a job, you can go out all you want.” I’m ignoring the part about your mom putting Tinkerbell to sleep. I’m going to have nightmares tonight.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Chatblanc – Nothing wrong with that, my friend!
BabaBooey – Ribbit! Gross! Hey, no one here is more a kid than you, and I mean that in the best way possible. Promise me you’ll never grow up? What’s Somerville Circle? Oh, wait. Just Googled it: “the circle became notorious for being confusing for drivers and a frequent spot for traffic accidents and traffic backups.” Sorry. Must have been hell. I wish I knew your dog. I love those little hot dogs! I’ve heard some of your drunk stories and I don’t doubt you were the life of the party.
Unfinishedrambler – Hey, I have Tweets to answer for you, too. I see you guys were busy today. Ah, fourth grade schmaltz. Is there anything sweeter? God, I hope you’re not still paying off loans. I paid as I went and I’m glad I’m debt free in that sense. Oh, man. You failed to tell me whether Sheba was OK after the bear trap incident. I’ll assume so, or again with the crying. OK, was the self-control club to beat you with, or was it a club you joined? LMAO again. I love that you and Shieldmaiden found each other and I’m glad to know you both!
Mlm – I don’t exactly feel my age either. I think we 40-year-olds just walk around pretending. Crap about the Cutless! Oh, Coco! Stop it, people. Stop it right now. I want to laugh, not blubber. No more sad pet stories. If you must say something, lie to me and tell me your pet is still alive and well. Nasty apartment you had there. How did you not die in the heat?! That’s why no parent should let their “adult” kids watch over the younger ones. Y’all hear that, parents?
Preston – LOL. Sorry, but I warned you you’d have to dig around the cobwebs. I remember the first time someone called me ma’am in a store. I was completely offended. I was only 25 or so. Thanks for a good dog story! He sounds like a handful, but at least he wasn’t run over by a car, ate glass, or was killed for stealing eggs (see above if you don’t know what I’m talking about). I love your math teacher story. Cracked me the hell up. Was it supposed to? Iron roosters and office furniture. Awesome. Well, as for love, it’ll find you, and I bet when you’re not even looking.
Mommyto2 – A shorty! What? No essay? I think we have Lee to blame for starting us off with novel-length answers. But you know what? I’m so glad. I’ve had such a blast reading through these comments. Hope you liked them, too.
Athena – Bring it on! Eh, Shannon was probably a loser. OK, so your Mom’s a thief? I admire her spunk! Hey, at least she went for the good flowers. I also love Isis because that’s just so wicked. You’re not going to share the x-rated event at the craft store? Shame on you! My first apartment experience was just like yours, only I did it alone. So the only person I could complain to about not having any money was me. I ate a lot of 3/$1 pot pies. Ah! Boons Farm! That’s it! I couldn’t remember the name of my first drunk-maker. Maybe I’ll finish up in a few days with the “official” answers of my own. Most of mine are sprinkled throughout my responses, so you’ll have to go back and read. Tee-hee!
Alan – So absolutely true. And what a world it would be, huh?
Joe – Love it! “With a name like Skippy, he has to be good!”
Christy — I get great satisfaction if I’ve nailed a gift. Even better if I’m not late giving it! When my dad took me out for driving lessons, all he said was “Now, when I say stop, I MEAN STOP!!!!” That was the only rule and I followed it. Missy sounds adorable. If I was a dog person, that’d be the kind I’d like to get. Too bad about having to scrub your new apartment. You’d think you could at least move in without being behind the 8 ball already.
Bruce — Tongue alert! And you’re not a freak. I like to think of the world as full of gift-givers rather than gift-takers. Toogle… what a cool name! Holy crap. Really? 40 degrees below? I’d wrap myself in pizza. I liked my younger teachers, too. They hadn’t gotten jaded yet and we were swept up by their own excitement about a world full of possibilities. I loved my first apartment. My sister got me my very own Christmas tree. It was like the kind on Charlie Brown, tiny, a little askew. I’ll never forget that because it was all MINE in MY place.
September 25th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
The first thing I do in the morning is go to the bathroom, throw on clothes and take the dog for his morning walk. I must be a frightening sight to my neighbors.
My first job was for a basement waterproofing company. We would be given pages from the Cross Directories that listed people’s names, addresses and phone numbers. Since I was 14 or 15 at the time me and my friend would pick streets close to where we lived in hopes we’d get to talk to some of the cute boys from high school. I never got anyone to sign up for their free basement inspection. The job lasted two weeks.
Amber’s last blog post..The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction – Oct/Nov 2008 Issue
September 25th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
if it weren’t 10:30pm, i’d reply…hope to tomorrow or this weekend. great idea, ms junk drawer!
muskrat’s last blog post..hills like brown bison
September 25th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Oh, I didn’t mention with Sheba? She was all right. Of course, she “passed on” later, but that’s another story. How she died when I was in college and my parents didn’t tell me until almost three weeks later. They said they didn’t want to upset me! Thanks, Mom and Dad.
unfinishedrambler’s last blog post..Infatuation hurts, wounds, scars, marks
September 26th, 2008 at 12:44 am
The first teacher who made a positive impact on me was one I actually hated in the beginning. I was a jock, a baseball player, who did not give enough attention to my junior year English class. I skipped assignments and failed the midterm…and was tossed off the baseball team. It was a devastating moment for me, and a bitter lesson learned. My English teacher would not relent, no matter how much I pleaded with him, but made me a better offer: an opportunity to save my grade, my junior year, and allow me to graduate on time. Through this teacher’s encouragement and insistance, I discovered my love for reading and books, as well as the first hints of the writer I longed to become.
It was a classic example of taking a lemon and making lemonade, and a path my life took that, while very painful at the time, I would not trade for anything.
peace,
mike
livelife365
Mike Foster’s last blog post..A Day of Fiber
September 26th, 2008 at 2:26 am
LOL. Kathy, I scan for comments in the morning too. But I got so inpatient waiting for my mac to load (and they load pretty fast) that I just get emails to my phone now. So I check my blog comments very, very first thing
Ricardo Bueno’s last blog post..“If you’re pumping out good shit, people will follow.”
September 26th, 2008 at 5:54 am
1. When was your first kiss?
— uuhh… kinda a late bloomer.. hehe.. it was before valentines day of 2004 with my first boyfriend. i was a freshman in college..
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
— can’t remember exactly when but it was in grade school
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
— 3rd year in high school… i was 15 years old then
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
— i don’t know how to drive a car.. just a cute motorcycle..
5. Tell me about your first pet.
— a dog. playful and cuddly!
6. What was your first job?
— my first “official” job was being a contact center representative for an outsourcing company.. i call it official because i did some part-time stuff during college (piano tutor, bar singer, freelance data entry..)
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
— Prof. L. C. Castro, Ph. D.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
— it was a boarding house.. i don’t know how you call in the states though.. there were good things and bad things about living there. GOOD THINGS: (1) just a few minutes away from the office (2) me and my friends occupy the whole place so it still seemed that we rented the whole house (3) the rent’s sooo cheap! (4) i didn’t have anybody to share the room with in the latter months… BAD SIDE: (1) i hate the owner (2) the path gets muddy when it rains (3) a bit noisy at night (4) it’s too hot during the day (5) and the path is quite dangerous at night..
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
— haha! they dipped me in the pool and made me count there fingers..
10. Did you marry your first love?
— i thought i would… too bad.. but im not yet married thought…
clerihew’s last blog post..whiten up
September 26th, 2008 at 7:10 am
1. First kiss – I don’t remember how old I was – maybe 10. I had a crush on a boy down the block. I rounded up the neighborhood girls and we chased him into my backyard and tackled him to the ground. They held him down while I turned his head and kissed him on the cheek. Then we all ran off.
2. The first Christmas after I started working, I bought a set of dishes for mom and other stuff I knew she needed.
3. Adult – when I realized the garbage men and the policemen were younger than me – that’s when I started feeling old.
4. Dad teaching me to drive with my little brothers in the back seat. We were in the Dixie Cup parking lot doing circles and the boys were banging around together and then Michael felt sick.
5. First pet -I had a pretty red lizard I kept in a dish. One morning I came downstairs and it was gone – I always thought mom got rid of it.
6. First job – Meuser Pool in the locker room – very smelly.
7. Sister Patrice (8th grade) – I’d talk to her after school about my problems – she always listened with genuine concern.
8. skipping this.
9. skipping this one – it’s R rated.
10. Yes, and it was a disaster – only good thing to come of it was my daughter, Amy.
September 26th, 2008 at 7:27 am
1. I was a warped child. I think I kissed my 4 year old boyfriend. It seems I’ve had boyfriends or crushes my whole life. lol
2. I started buying for others when I was in high school. But I STILL think about what I’m going to get! lol Yup! It’s allllllll about ME!
3. Believe it or not it wasn’t until I was in my thirties. I started my family at 20 but it seems like I didn’t REALLY grow up until about 32.
4. OMG I can’t remember the first time I got behind the wheel. Wait, I think it was in driver’s training. I hit a bump at an intersection and braked so hard the sign on top of the car fell onto the hood. Yeah, I was all that baby and a bag of chips!
5. It was a german shephard named Shadow. I remember it puked on the floor all the time and dug up my mom’s flowers.
6. I was a telemarketer. Not a very good one. And I flirted with the same guy on the phone for HOURS three nights in a row. I quit before they could fire me.
7. Impact. hmmm I guess Mrs. Hutchinson in high school who taught me business skills. However, all that technology is now obselete so not really sure how much it helped.
8. OMG I’ve lived probably 20 different homes as an adult. But my first was an apartment with my first hubby. A one bedroom that had a huge kitchen. The complex was a nice complex right next to a somewhat bad area. I remember being scared to death if I was alone after dark.
9. I was 16. My best friend’s cousin bought us each a bottle of Boones Farm Stawberry Hill. I had a cast on my leg and we were making Christmas cookies. I remember the cookies in a bag and us chasing eachother around the house hitting eachother with the bags of cookies. “clump step….clump set….clump step”!
10. Yes. And divorced him 18 years and four kids later.
Lori’s last blog post..Book Club
September 26th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Wheeeee! I love when people ask me questions about my favorite topic: ME!
1. When was your first kiss?
I was 12 and on my first date. We went to a high school basketball game. After the game, we were walking around outside the school. He leaned in . . . our noses were running . . . it was magical.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
I remember getting a green glass bowl for my mom at a gift store. I was pretty young, maybe 9 or 10. She quite liked it and still has it. But I will never NEVER stop thinking about what people will buy for me.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
Still waiting . . .
5. Tell me about your first pet.
Our cat, Susan. She gave birth to six kittens in my mom’s underwear drawer.
6. What was your first job?
Pizza maker at Barnaby’s!
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
There were quite a few, actually.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
That would be Dunhill Apartments, Indiana University. My roommate and I lived next door to our two best friends. We threw some killer parties.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
My friend and I raided her parents’ liquor cabinet. We were probably 12. I must’ve liked it, ‘cuz we kept going back.
10. Did you marry your first love?
No, and it’s a good thing I didn’t!
JD at I Do Things’s last blog post..I Had a Perm so you don’t have to
September 26th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Considering you already know WAY too much about me, lol, I will just answer one of the questions.
10. Did you marry your first love?
No, I didn’t. And that is a very very very good thing.
Monique’s last blog post..Skip The Glasses. Just Hand Me The Bottle.
September 26th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
For reasons I explain in my blog post tomorrow, my weekly “Saturday Salute,” I’m not yet sure if I’m going to answer these questions.
kev’s last blog post..Friday Four: Feed Me, Seymore
September 26th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
1. When was your first kiss?
When I was six. It was the neighbor girl that I played with.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
When I got my first job, I would imagine
.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
The day my mother dropped dead when I was 13.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
I remember having to think very carefully about every step I was taking.
5. Tell me about your first pet.
The first pet I remember was a cat named Jimmy. We had a dog when I was toddler, but I don’t remember him as he got run over by a car when I was still in diapers.
6. What was your first job?
Booger…err Burger…King
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
Well, none of my teachers “impacted” me, as they weren’t in the habit of tackling their students. If you mean the first teacher who had a positive influence on me in a specific way that would be my 7th grade math teacher. I’ve never been very good at math, but math came alive for me and made sense for the first time when I took his class.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
I lived in an old house in college, in a frat boy type of environment. I got the smallest bedroom, but I didn’t mind, as I didn’t have to share it with anyone. Made bringing home my one night stands that much easier!
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
I actually got drunk at my uncle’s wedding when I was ten. My parents allowed me one small glass of champagne, but after everyone got up to dance, I went around to various tables draining whatever was left in other people’s glasses. Did not get sick — it was just a pleasant buzz.
10. Did you marry your first love?
No. No big deal — I’m not suited for marriage, anyway.
Libertine’s last blog post..A Lethal Bomb
September 26th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Amber – Hey, at least you throw on real clothes. I saw a woman check her mailbox this morning in a threadbare robe and ratty old slippers. That was a sight, but more power to her. Yes, but did you get to chat it up with the cute boys from school? I’m glad you had your priorities in order.
Muskrat – I’ll be waiting …
Unfinishedrambler – Well, your parents’ heart was in the right place. I wonder how long they would have gone on with the charade?
Mike Foster – That’s a great story, Mike. I love that your teacher had the determination to stick with you and allow you to see your talents and let them grow and develop. Wonderful! What would you have done with baseball anyway? You’d probably need surgery for something by now. It’s a good thing.
Ricardo Bueno – It’s a fun way to start my days now. I’ve always said half the fun of blogging is engaging with readers, so comments are my bread and butter. I don’t even care if my page view numbers are high. Just let me know people are reading and liking something they see here!
Clerihew – Wow, you sound like you got your life together at an early age. I’m impressed. I’ve never known anyone who went to boarding school. Always sounded mysterious to me. It actually sounds very cool! And don’t worry, I thought the same thing about my first love. Good thing I didn’t. He’s now twice divorced.
Sister Marlene – An assault kiss! I love it! I wonder if the poor guy remembers being attacked for a smooch. I’m guessing Mom is still using the dishes you bought her. The woman never throws anything out. Dad took me to the Dixie Cup parking lot, too! I’m sorry you had Mike and Bill to contend with. But at least you got a taste of stress-driving early. A red lizard? Yeah, I bet Mom tossed it as soon as you went to bed. Oh, sure leave out the drunken R-rated episode! You know Mom and Dad don’t read my comments. Chicken!
Lori – Boy, you started early! Kids and all! I felt older when I got married, and even more so when we bought our first house. A mortgage changes everything. I’m sorry you broke your training car. I bet the guy you called as a telemarketer never go a call like that again. Clump, step. Clump, step. Hilarious! And I’m sure you felt no pain.
JD at I Do Things – Magical, runny kiss. Yea! Mine? A boy asked me if he could kiss me. I said yes, but he did it all wrong. Very awkward after that. So when Susan gave birth, you got a new dresser, I’m guessing? Ewww. I’ve no doubt you had awesome parties in college. I’ve read your Ireland post!
Monique – Yours is a life I love reading about on your blog. I’m glad you didn’t marry him. Enough said.
Kev – Uh-oh. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? I’ll read up tomorrow.
Libertine – Oh, I’m so sorry about your mother. What a terribly young age to lose a parent. I’m glad you never understood what happened to your pup (until much later, I’m sure). I remember a teacher like yours, in college. I saved Accounting for my last requirement because I couldn’t wrap my head around it. But I had the best professor who could explain it to me in a way this pea brain could understand. Never forgot his kindness and patience.
September 26th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
1. Never had one.
2. never have yet.
3. Semptember 12, 2008.
4. I cant drive.
5. My first pet was a dog and his name was Rocky and he was 6 when i was born.
6. Mowing the lawn.
7. Her name was Mrs.Pigliacampi
8. it was a half a double in south side easton.
9. Never was and hope not to be soon.
10. No i am not married.
Thats my list and im sticking to it.
September 26th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
[...] her blog post entitled, There’s Always a First Time, Kathy asks a series of questions for her readers to [...]
September 26th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
1. When was your first kiss?
2nd grade. And yes, it was followed by a giggle.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
I started buying for others in high school. I stopped thinking about what other people would buy for me around 10th grade, when I knew they were going to get me socks and underwear, anyway.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
About the time I became a bartender at 18, and was serving my teachers and my friends’ parents.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
I was 12. I remember my father repeating over and over, “Clutch it, brake it. Clutch it, brake it.”
5. Tell me about your first pet.
It was a stinking goldfish that lasted something like a week.
6. What was your first job?
I picked up and swept a parking lot at a convenience store for five bucks a week… at age 12.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
Believe it or not, my kindergarten teacher. There were many that followed, but it began with her.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
It was smaller than my current garage and cost me $200 a month.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
I don’t remember WHEN the first time was! I’m sure I was in high school.
10. Did you marry your first love?
No. Nor did I marry the second or the third. I should have married the second, but then, I probably wouldn’t have the life I have now with the boy who is now my son. He’s told me he’s glad I didn’t marry back then. The chances of our meeting would have probably been reduced by 100%, since I would probably have had biological children and not thought much about adoption.
Don’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: 9-24-08
September 27th, 2008 at 1:55 am
I am glad to see everyone is busying with your question Kathy…Ok…since you said that the first kiss is an accident~So from now on, it doesn’t count any more.Love you and your blog.
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September 27th, 2008 at 6:54 am
I do the same thing! I love getting comments on my blog.
1. When was your first kiss?
I have no idea! How horrible is it that I can’t remember for the life of me?
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
I have always been the type of person who wanted to start Christmas shopping for people in the summer. I always wanted to make people I care about happy and so I think I’ve always wanted to give gifts to people before thinking about what I would get.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
When I was 17 or so and by the time I was 18 I was out on my own with a job and getting my life in order.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
My boyfriend yelling “Holly, you’re going off the road. Seriously, get back in the center. We’re going to die, I know it, you’re going to kill us.”
5. Tell me about your first pet.
Her name was Princess and she was a turtle/calico cat. Funny, several years later and I got another cat the exact same breed.
6. What was your first job?
I was a telemarketer and it was hell!
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
My 8th grade English teacher who taught me that in order to heal from anything, you have to write and you have to journal.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
My first apartment of my own was a tiny, 2-room place that made me feel claustrophobic, but it was mine!
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
I remember wanting to run around and go jogging and go tell everyone that I loved them. Then I fell asleep and woke up sick.
10. Did you marry your first love?
Nope, but I plan to be marrying my second, whom I met at my first job.
Holly’s last blog post..What You Can Do Daily to Stay Fit
September 27th, 2008 at 8:23 am
kath – I feel the need to clarify Regan’s memory of having been driven to the bus stop while on my lap. She did sit on my lap while I drove, however, the bus stop is just 5 houses beyond ours on the same block. Not much traffic on a suburban street at 8:30 a.m.
September 27th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Ok, I’ll play:
1. When was your first kiss? I was 21. it was perfect.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you? um, recently? A few weeks ago? I’m bad at gifts.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult? when I moved into my first real apartment, age 22.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car? terror.
5. Tell me about your first pet. As a child we had a sweet dalmation I only remember through stories. Now I have MY first pet, a lovely, sweet, needy black cat.
6. What was your first job? babysitting, then Subway.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life? I suppose all of them, in some way. That reading and writing has served me well…
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one. My first place after college was a one-bedroom apartment in a cute apartment complex at the back of a subdivision. It was sparsely furnished and too expensive for my MA student stipend, but it did become home to many firsts.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember). I think it was rum and coke in college. I did not know what to make of it.
10. Did you marry your first love? no. sometimes I fantasize that I will someday. It could be a few different people.
September 27th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
I can’t believe all the people who have responded to your questions. This is totally awesome. As far as the math teacher is concerned, it’s funny but oh so true. I really wanted to be a math teacher. I was doing senior math my freshman year and he kept telling me that I really didn’t want to be a math teacher. He was very adamant and must have hated his job. It’s ok cause I think he was right. I would never be able to handle a classroom full of teenagers!
September 27th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
brooke — I’m suddenly feeling really sorry for your favorite teacher with a name like that. I think I speak for everyone when I say I don’t want you to get drunk anytime soon. You gotta at least make it to high school.
Don — Yes, I forgot to consider we might not want to get gifts from others if they’re of the sock variety. I imagine it was insanely cool to be bartending at that age. I think my first apartment was about the size of my garage, too. It’s incredible how small a space we really need to live in. I love to hear how your life events evolved. I enjoy reading about your son’s adoption story and the experiences you’ve both had since. Great stuff, Don.
Handbag for life — I make all things possible here. I’m happy to have you on board, and thank you!
Holly — That’s OK, It’s the kisses you get now that are really important. You sound like the perfect gift-giver. And you must be really organized! We’re going to die! Priceless. So did you get any better at it? You (and others) are so right about tiny first apartments. It almost doesn’t matter how small they are. When it’s you’re own, it feels HUGE! Drunks love everybody. It’s Drunk Rule #1.
ann of the shampoo bag — So you’re saying I shouldn’t call child services then?
Bethany — I have a sweet needy black cat, too. I’m making up for not having cats growing up. Got three now and I’d love three more, except it’s getting crowded now. You bring up a good point, too, about a first home/apt. Even though most of us lived in non-stellar places, didn’t we all have pretty decent memories? I know I did. While I hated my shag green carpet in one of my early apartments, it’s where my now-husband knelt down to propose to me.
Preston — I can’t believe it either! Seriously. Blew my mind to see that almost everyone answered all ten questions. I really thought people would pick just a couple. Everybody ran with it and I couldn’t be happier. Thanks for confirming the math thing was a true story. It just sounded so funny when I first read it. Every time I thought I wanted to be a teacher, all I had to do was watch a posse of unruly kids get together and the idea flew right out of my head. Thanks for dropping back in.
September 27th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Wow, I’m sorry, Kathy. I just can’t read all these cool responses. Isn’t it wonderful???
I’ll answer the first one. My first kiss was a girl named Margo in the 2nd grade. She was as elegant as her name suggests, even in the 2nd grade. And she remained elegant all her life, though in an egocentric sort of way. But she and I always had this huge warm spot for each other, a nice special friendship, that went that far back. We both remembered it well. I use the past tense because she died of cancer a few years ago. She will always be that sweet 2nd grader in my mind.
September 28th, 2008 at 6:49 am
[...] September 28, 2008 · No Comments This is a meme of ten firsts I found on The Junk Drawer. [...]
September 28th, 2008 at 8:18 am
1. When was your first kiss?
1999, in a bowling alley. Sauve, ain’t I?
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
Once I had my own money.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
I’m currently tapping my foot and looking at my wristwatch.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
I think I ran over a squirrel.
5. Tell me about your first pet.
See #4… Kidding. A turtle my brother named PeeWee after the famous Paul Reubens character.
6. What was your first job?
McDonalds.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
Ms. Houlding.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
Legally, I’m an adult although I don’t feel like one. (See #3.) My home is beautiful and in a great neighbourhood. See no reason to ever leave.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
Not so good. Some dipshit crashed my 19th birthday party and ruined the evening for everybody.
10. Did you marry your first love?
Nope. Glad about it too. I don’t know what love is.
whatigotsofar’s last blog post..Found an Interesting Meme
September 28th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Kathy:
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away I washed dishes in a small hamburger joint right across the street from Vic Tanny’s Gym. All the body builders and hot chicks would come in for greasy burgers and thick malts after their vigorous workout. What’s wrong with that picture?
Happy trails.
Swubird’s last blog post..SECRET MEMORY
September 28th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Kathy falling asleep before you’re drunk is the best thing. You can wake up and say you actually remember the night before right? That makes me glad I don’t have that whole sloppy drunk syndrome. I giggle my way to a bed and sleep.
It’s definitely better that my ex is with his ex. I just feel like I should sue him/them for wasting my time lol.
I like coming back to read what others have said. Some of the stories I’ve read so far I could have never imagined happening to myself.
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September 28th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Ferd — I’m still in shock that so many people responded to all the questions. Incredible! What a bittersweet story. Little Margo sounds very special to you and I’m so sorry she passed away. But memories last forever, and you’ll always have that.
whatigotsofar — Hey, that’s where all the best kisses take place I hear. I think you’re in good company. I’m guessing half of us don’t feel like adults yet (at least we kept some kid in us!) Squirrel shmirrel. I ran over a gigantic groundhog once. Still feel bad about it. So was the dipshit drunk, or just a plain ‘ol dipshit? Hate those people. Love finds everyone.
Swubird — Maybe I wouldn’t feel so guilty about my cheeseburger addiction if I bothered to work some of it off like those meatheads did. Still snickering about your latest post. Good stuff, bird.
Imitation Angel — Absolutely! My preference is to awaken clear-headed and sober. I love the idea of suing jerks over wasted relationship time. But I suppose you have reward enough knowing you’re not with him.
September 28th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
1.When was your first kiss?
I’m too old to remember my actual first kiss, but since we always had dogs in the family, I’m assuming my first kiss was from one of them.
2.When did you start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
This would be about 11 years ago when my godson was born. Before then, I always wanted to make sure I wasn’t outdone in buying gifts.
3.When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
I first thought of myself as an adult when I had finished school, moved out from my parents and got my first job. That was over 40 years ago – now I’ve reverted back to thinking like a teen!
4.What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
Wondering if my parents would catch me before I got the car home. I was 16 and didn’t have a licence and “borrowed” the car.
5.Tell me about your first pet.
I had had several dogs growing up, but my first pet after leaving home was a miniature schnauzer called Bunker – named after Archie Bunker.
6.What was your first job.
First job was at the British High Commission in the Consular Department.
7.Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
My grade 10 English teacher who got me interested in reading.
8.If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
My first apartment was overlooking a cemetery that ironically had a billboard nearby with the advertisement for Pepsi that said “Come Alive, you’re in the Pepsi Generation!”
9.What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
The first time I got drunk I was with friends in a bar that was raided by the police for underage drinkers and I was arrested. In those days there was a $25 fine that could be paid by your parents after making the call for them to come and pick you up. My friends’ parents arrived to bail them out – my father came down and told them to keep me overnight!
10.Did you marry your first love?
No, but I married a girl with the same name as my first love. That lasted for 6 years when she finally told me “I love you, but I can’t live with you” and we got divorced and became very good friends.
Robin’s last blog post..Is that all there is?
September 28th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Ok, I know I am late, but I figured what the heck, respond anyway! It sounds like a fun way to spend a few minutes
1. When was your first kiss? I honestly don’t really know…probably like 10 with the neighbor boy…it obviously was not very memorable!
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you? When I got my first real job after college and I was so proud that Christmas that the gifts to my family came from my hard earned money.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult? Hmmmm, probably not until my father died when I was 26. I was doing all kinds of adult things before then, but I always had that safety net of having him around. But when he passed away it was like…”ok, you have to do this own your own without his advise and guidance!”
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car? That I almost gave my poor dad a heart attack….
5. Tell me about your first pet. A little Beagle named Pepper. He was just a puppy when I was born, we grew up together. I don’t recall much about childhood, but I still vividly remember Pepper and the day I came home and he was gone (off to doggy Heaven).
6. What was your first job? First paying job was as a clerk at Pat’s Yarn Shop. I used to be crafty, now I have no time for it!
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life? I remember lots of teachers, but the one with the most positive impact was 9th grade biology Mr. Grammer. He believed in my abilities when I thought I was not smart enough to handle advanced science. It felt great to have someone other than my parents believe in me. And he believed that I was nothing like my brother even after I flat out lied and said he was not my brother when asked about it the first day of class.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one. I lived at home way too long – first apartment was when my boyfriend and I moved from Alabama to Virginia and we finally moved in together. It was a cute little 2 bedroom apartment, but third floor walk up which sucked on grocery day.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember). My ex still laughs about it to this day. I was a silly drunk….but I was rarely drunk.
10. Did you marry your first love?
No, didn’t marry him, but spent 16 years with him fully convinced I would be with him for life. We went through all kinds of life happenings good and bad. Funny thing happened, he decided he liked to play for the other side, and he left me to be explore life with a man for a partner. Oddly enough after some time we became great friends again. He is still with this man some 10 years later and I consider both of them family….yes, can you say “she is crazy?”
September 29th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Just to clarify – I didn’t tell about the first time getting drunk not because I fear mom/dad reading, but because I know Amy reads the comments and I still feel the need to exclude the raunchy moments of my life from my daughter – and I hope she does the same for me.
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September 29th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
1. When was your first kiss? I was 13 years old when I had my first kiss.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you? I was 22 years old back in 2002.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult? I don’t remember but I feel like an adult.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
I was thinking can I ever get this down.
5. Tell me about your first pet.
My first pet was a yellow cat named Papa.
September 29th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
1. When was your first kiss?
Summer after 8th grade.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
Oh geez…college?
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
When I studied abroad my junior year of college.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
Oh God don’t let me hit something!
5. Tell me about your first pet.
I had a goldfish name Shovey. I wasn’t particularly good at taking care of fish, so Shovey died. Then there was Shovey II, Shovey III, Shovey IV…and after Shovey VII my mom said no more. And I have no idea where I got the name Shovey from, but it was the name I picked.
6. What was your first job?
Babysitter.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
Mrs. Baldor – she was our art teacher in grade school. I actually got to sort of return the favor, as I was asked to write up a bit about her and why she was so great for an award she received. They wanted a “student voice” presented at the award ceremony.
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one.
(Cinder blocks + unadjustable thermostat + Texas summer) – working AC = ? You do the math.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
“Why does the room take so much longer to catch up when I turn around fast like that?”
10. Did you marry your first love?
No
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September 30th, 2008 at 4:30 am
Robin — Our first wet, sloppy kiss! I think at 40, we start the aging process in reverse. You know, drooling and wearing diapers by 80. I “borrowed” the car lots of times myself. Got caught once and never did it again. Funny about the cemetery! I’m sure you’re glad no one actually did come alive. Creepy! Yikes, so did you stay in jail overnight? That sounds like great blog material. Glad you’re still friends with your ex. That’s quite an achievement.
Donna — I felt the same way about gifts. When you spend your own precious pennies for the first time, the gifts mean more. I’m fortunate to still have both my parents. I can only imagine what it would be like not to have them around at an early age. I love when a teacher tells you you can handle an advanced class. Sometimes just telling you that makes you believe it. It sounds like you made out OK with your first love. Good for all of you!
Marlene — Gotcha. That hadn’t occurred to me, but it should have.
Therapy New York — I went from teen to adult overnight when I got my first apartment. First night sleeping away from home was very odd. So have you gotten the driving thing down yet?
Anjea Ray — I’m jealous that you got to study abroad in college. What an experience to have at such a young age! What a funny name. I love that you had so many reincarnations of Shovey. Way to keep at it! Oh, that’s so great about your art teacher. I’m sure she remembers it well. I do believe a Texas summer without A/C would kill me dead. Putting one foot on the floor stops a room from spinning. Says so in the Drunk Manual.
September 30th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
1. When was your first kiss? First real kiss at camp, 1000 islands with Mike in the pouring rain. I was so dizzy after that I crashed my bike into a bartles and james sign. I have a pic of that sign on my myspace and am still friends with my first kiss on there, too.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you? I only buy for my sister, she’s just so much fun. I have a standing agreement with the world to not buy me stuff if I don’t buy them stuff.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult? Pretty sure I still have those kid/teen days. I’m a Hills addict
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car? My sister taught me how to put makeup on and drive with my knees
5. Tell me about your first pet. I grew up on a farm. My first official pet on my own was my kitty Poopers who died on 9/11
6. What was your first job? the cookie girl at the orig cookie co
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life? Mr. David McPeak
8. If you’ve lived in more than one house or apartment as an adult, tell me about your first one. Super ghetto terrible part of town. I was 18 and thought I could support myself with a pet store job.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember). Southern Comfort snuck by my sisters friends and they didn’t know everyone was also sneaking. I ended up throwing up everywhere and STILL got hit on. He said I have “natural beauty” I told him he must be talking about the vomit in my hair.
10. Did you marry your first love?
I did. Then I divorced him 6 years later.
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October 8th, 2008 at 9:57 am
1. didnt hav one & dont think would hav one in near future
2. dont like to give & take gifts. its just social obligation.
3. is it really necessary to grow up
4. i was advised to learn driving but who would get up early leaving the sweet morning nap to go to a driving school. & if i go to evening shift i will surely kill somebody!
5. i just hate pets.
6. hav got my first but havnt joined yet.
7. u cant recognize him
8. i live in my own house but would hav to hire one when i m going to do the job.
9. lying in some hostel bed gossiping with my frnds. oh! i miss those days!
10. not married & havnt loved anybody yet! & no idea what would happen in future
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October 10th, 2008 at 10:27 am
I found your blog through Entrecard and I love it!!! Lemme answer your questions.
1. My first kiss was a mistake. I was 15, he was the same. We were at a cemetery and then suddenly he grabbed my face and kissed me. I was so shocked and disgusted! We broke up two weeks later.
2. When I was 10, my aunt told me that holidays were for others so I always bought gifts for others. Then about a few years ago, I realized I gave more than I received and for the first time, really resented it =(
3. I knew I was an adult when I paid my first bill in my own rented apartment.
4. First time to drive? Sheer terror, thrill, exhilaration!
5. My first pet was a puppy that my older brother killed. Yes, he seriously needs help.
6. My first job was a church receptionist! I answered the phones.
7. I don’t remember her name but that teacher was a Reading and Language teacher and she said I write really well. I’m a magazine editor now.
8. The first apartment I lived in as an adult was a one-bedroom affair with a huge bathroom and tons of tiny roaches. It had two small windows that looked out to another building a few kilometers away. My future husband lived there and we would signal each other “good night” by flipping our light switches on-and-off.
9. The first time I got drunk was also the first time my future husband and I had sex! He was horrified the next day when he found out and swore he never took advantage of me. Haha!
10. Did I marry my first love? No. Thank God!
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October 10th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Oh, and yes, I don’t drink alcohol. That’s why the first time I got drunk was also the last time it happened! Can’t say I regret it, though!
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October 11th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Julie at Cool Mom Guide — Man, that was some kiss! See, I tried that “we won’t buy for each other” thing before, but it makes people mad. I’ve also tried suggesting we give monetary gifts to charity instead of giving Christmas gifts. That didn’t fly either. I gave up. LOL at your first driving experience. You have to look good if you’re going to have an accident! My first apt. wasn’t in a great section of town either. But it makes me appreciate what I have now more, no doubt. Best drunk pickup response ever.
aniroy1986 — I thought at first you wrote “it isn’t really necessary to grow up,” and thought “Yeah!” Oops. Oh, no. Did you have a bad pet experience once?
Frances — A cemetery??! Maybe that had something to do with it? I think I said no more sad pet stories. Now you’ve gone and made me cry. That’s terrible! Oooo! Magazine editor! I’d love that job. I adore that you signaled your future husband by flicking lights on and off. Seems you did well with your husband, despite your unusual first, ahem, experience. Thanks for visiting! Y’all come back now, ya hear!
October 13th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
8. Just the one question. My first apartment was with a roommate I had met in my college dorms and we had to scramble at the last minute to find a place over a couple of days. After spending time looking at a few really horrible 1 bedroom apartments, we ended up renting a *room* in someone else’s apartment. The apartment was really nice, remodeled, and had a washer and dryer inside the unit. But the bedroom we had to share was tiny! We could barely fit two lofted beds in it with all of our worldly possessions (desk, dresser, etc) stashed underneath the beds. Our roommate also turned out to be a bit nutty. I was so happy to move out of there after a year.
October 15th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Blair — Hey, at least you made it a year without killing each other. Living in tiny crawl spaces sure makes you appreciate the next place you live (presumably bigger!), doesn’t it?
October 16th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Ah yes, my next place was bigger. But I was living with three filthy boys in a pig pen. It was still a considerably better living situation. I really hated having to climb a ladder to get into my bed that other year.
October 19th, 2008 at 7:09 am
Blair — Getting into bed should not require climbing. Also, I’d probably injure myself. I stood on a chair yesterday and felt like I was a hundred feet up. I could see myself breaking something climbing two rungs of a ladder.
April 24th, 2009 at 9:13 am
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April 20th, 2010 at 3:33 am
These are great questions. Watch for my answers in an upcoming post of my own. Thanks for the idea!
April 20th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Oh, what fun! My first kiss was on my Gotcha Day. My Mommie picked me up from the breeder and held me close. She said, “we will have so much fun together!” and she kissed me right between the ears. I usually get kisses every day now.
August 9th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
1. When was your first kiss?
Kindergarten, I kissed a Girl and we argued with the teacher.
2. When did you first start buying holiday or birthday gifts for other people and stop thinking about what people would buy for you?
Never happened.
3. When was the first time you thought of yourself not as a kid/teen, but as an adult?
As soon as I had to pay to fix the car for the first time.
4. What do you remember about the first time you drove a car?
Well I was in Maine and the first car I ever drove in my life was a Dodge Van. Fullsize and all on a small dirt road in Maine…Did I hit a tree? Almost.
5. Tell me about your first pet.
Was a little goldfish named Spot, because of its one white spot in its scales.
6. What was your first job?
Retail, dont wanna talk about it.
7. Who was the first teacher to make a positive impact on your life?
I would have to say my Highschool English teacher, who taught way more then just how to write an essay.
9. What was it like the first time you got drunk (assuming you remember).
Whoa. That was what I remember.
10. Did you marry your first love?
Not yet, but it still might happen =)