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Tagged, Part Two

Remember when I told you that Josie at Go Mamma tagged me with that “here, answer a bunch of stuff about yourself game?” And that although there were 53 questions (because she misplaced question seven which is still nagging at my soul) I only answered this one?

Well, I’m back with a few more answers.  I left out some that I am too boring to answer creatively.  I also cut some out from the end for a possible “Tagged, Part 3.”  I know, I’m excited, too.

2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER SOMEONE?
I’ve heard a rumor that I was named after a doll my mom had when she was a kid.
She denies it.

DollLittleGirl

4. HOW MANY PETS DO YOU HAVE?
Seven. That sounds like a lot right? Six of them are fish.  Eight if you count the dust bunny that I’ve been feeding with lint and sloughed skin cells for the past four years.  His name is Bert and he lives under my bed.  He’s pretty low-maintenance.

BertDustBunny

6. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING TO BAKE?
I hate baking. So whatever Robert wants to bake from a ready-made box.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Fuck no.  I like breathing.  And my bones.  And not reaching maximum velocity and then stopping at the end of the rubber band and hurdling haphazardly in an unknown direction that is mostly up.

10. WHAT’S THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
That depends on whether they have food in their teeth.  If they do, then that.

FoodTeeth

12. ANY CURRENT WORRIES?
Um.  Click around in the categories Mommy’s Sentimental Stuff and Spectrumy Stuff.
‘Nuf said.

15. WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A PIRATE?
Not really.  I get a little bit sea-sick and also I wouldn’t want to steal stuff from people or shoot at them or anything.  In real life, pirates aren’t actually nice and all singsongy the way Captain Feathersword is.  Plus, the idea of getting scurvy creeps me out.

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by Kristi Campbell

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  • Emily - Well, since you mentioned scurvy, I’m going to have to share this story with you: When I was about 8 years old, my parents sent me away to sleep away camp.(which I loved, so no, it was not cruel). During the summer, I developed these sores in my mouth so I went to the camp doctor. He joked with me that it was “just a little scurvy.” Naturally, my 8-year old self took him literally, had no idea he was joking, or even what scurvy was. So, I wrote a letter home to my parents (both in the medical field) and told them that the camp doctor told me I had “just a little scurby.” (I thought he said scurby and not scurvy). My parents immediately called the camp in a panic. Needless to say, I did not return to that camp the following summer. Just wanted to make you smile! 🙂February 17, 2013 – 8:05 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - OMG that’s so funny! What an awesome camp story. I’ll bet your poor parents were horrified! “Just a little scurby…” Awesome smiles 🙂
      I went to sleep-away camp, too. Most years it was for four and five weeks. I loved it but now I know what an awesome break that probably was for my parents.February 17, 2013 – 8:11 pmReplyCancel

  • Mama Meerkat - Captain Feathersword! I have a bunch of vitamin deficiencies but never scurvy for real.

    I’m with you on the bungee jumping. No thank you!February 17, 2013 – 11:59 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Glad it’s not scurvy that gets you! And yeah, no thanks to bungee jumping. Skydiving feels much safer (but maybe that’s just because I’ve done it). Thanks for the comment!February 18, 2013 – 7:45 amReplyCancel

  • mombo - you are fucking brilliant – pardon my french, little missy – but I just love love love reading and looking at your creative art!
    let’s do a book
    no – you do the book. I’ll “advise” (I have too many “starter” books that seem oh-so-dumb when I re-read what I’ve written……..) you advise me, and visa versa or if not, I’ll just read and giggle out-loud while reading yours, and not wanting to ever end!

    the point is: you are a bright star in my universe! Love LoveFebruary 18, 2013 – 6:08 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Brilliant? Why, me? Blushing. And I guess it is creative. Bad, but creative. And YES, let’s do a book! I have too many starter books, too, and need to just finish one so that I can make a living writing what I want to write. Now wouldn’t that be nice? And AWE how sweet are YOU?? Bright star?? Melting! Love, love back! <3February 18, 2013 – 7:47 amReplyCancel

  • Courtney - Ha! I agree with your list, exactly! I hate to bake too. I am so good at finding items that look like they were homemade and then never actually own up to the fact that they are store bought. Not deceitful, just not completely honest I guess. 🙂February 18, 2013 – 7:51 amReplyCancel

    • admin - That’s hilarious that you find items that look homemade, clever girl. I usually swing by Starbucks or something and bring over-priced goodies to play dates and just pretend that I’m too busy to bake. Ha!February 18, 2013 – 7:58 amReplyCancel

  • Josie Bisett - Hey girl!! YES! You should do a book! You are mega creative and your pics are too funny for words.. haha!! Oh, and Kristi I really appreciated your FTSF frustration post. I like to mix the funny with serious, after all that’s life!!!!February 18, 2013 – 2:44 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Josie! Thanks for the reaffirmation that the FTSF frustration post was all good. And for the awesome encouragement!February 18, 2013 – 6:00 pmReplyCancel

  • Rachel - Oh, my, Kristi, you are so funny! I really dislike these q & a’s, but you find a way to make them so entertaining. The food in the teeth one is genius! And…the pictures. No one else has the pictures!February 18, 2013 – 10:03 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - I dislike them for the most part, too, which is why I skip so many questions. So…in part three, I have to tag three bloggers. I’m guessing you don’t want to be one? Or, should I tag you and you can just choose ONE question to answer?February 18, 2013 – 11:21 pmReplyCancel

  • Joy - Great post! Looking forward to the next part! xoFebruary 19, 2013 – 5:26 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Joy!!February 19, 2013 – 6:15 pmReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. - Way to set the bar high for the tagging posts…mine is going to suck ass compared to this unless I come up with something funny- fast! I loved the crazy-eyed food in the teeth lady, but the top picture had to be one of the funniest ever. I also loved how you answered the worry question with the word “Um.” first. Yup. I too would answer “Fuck no” to the bungee jumping. Seriously. I have enough problems with my body. On our weekend getaway, I had more medications than the cast of Betty White: Off Their Rockers. (OK, that was funny. Don’t be surprised if I use that line again. Pretend I never wrote that.) Love this post and you as always, my funny friend!February 19, 2013 – 2:23 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Ha, yours never suck. Mine sometimes suck. So shuddup. And haha to the Betty White line! I promise not to come comment when you write it saying something like “whatever, reused material. featured on finding ninee first” or anything like that. Because, you know, I’m nice. Plus I think you’re awesome. 🙂February 19, 2013 – 6:17 pmReplyCancel

  • Kate Hall - I like the pic of the food in the teeth. Awesome. And “I think I have scurvy again.” Hilarious!February 20, 2013 – 5:05 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - 😀 love that you liked “I think I have scurvy again” because that’s the one that made me laugh. Great minds…February 20, 2013 – 7:51 pmReplyCancel

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