Happy Wednesday, friends!
It’s another edition of LET’S LOOK!
If you don’t know what this is, once a month, Erika and I do a little link up where we “look” at different aspects of our lives (and then if you blog, you share and link up too!). We have been doing this little linky party for years now, and it’s always one of my favorite posts each month because most of the topics are YOUR suggestions!
So far in 2023, here’s what we’ve “looked at”…
In January, we looked at HOW WE ORGANIZE FOR THE NEW YEAR.
In February, we looked inside OUR MEDICINE CABINETS.
In March, we looked at our ALL TIME FAVE AMAZON FINDS .
In April, we looked at MY PET PEEVES.
In May, we looked at MY MORNING ROUTINE.
In June, we looked at MY BEST TRAVEL TIPS.
In July, we looked at MY FAVORITE SUMMER FINDS.
And today, we’re LOOKING AT OUR WORST HABITS.
Whose dumb idea was this post?! Ha!
Okay, I’m not going to take this too seriously instead, I’m going to sit here for five minutes and just type as many as I can that easily come to mind with the understanding that I’m a hot mess and have too many bad habits to count.
In no particular order:
#1: I laugh when things are uncomfortable/awkward. The first time I really remember doing this was my senior year in high school when one person announced in front of the class to another person that her boyfriend had been in town that weekend (he was supposed to have been off at Texas Tech) and you could tell the girl didn’t know he had snuck into town. I laughed out loud. Did I think it was funny? No. Was it my gut reaction to the extreme tension in my class? Yes. Did she shoot me a dirty look? Of course. Andrew is always annoyed with me when I do this, but I legit cannot help it. If things get awkward and uncomfortable, I’m probably going to involuntarily laugh.
#2: I’m bad at returning your call (unless you’re a client). I am pretty good at returning text messages, but if you call me, I am not great at returning your call (my parents get on to me all the time for this…I mean, I’m almost 42, but they still scold me 😉 ). I like to always clear notifications, so I’ll swipe off that your call was missed (I don’t want to look at that pesky red 1 on my phone) and then forget to call you back.
#3: I like to pick at things. My nails, my skin, your skin…I’ll pick at anything and everyone. I don’t like hangnails, crooked fingernails, heaven forbid a blemish…I’ll pick. If you need a splinter removed, please call me. I’ll get it out.
#4: On the weekend, I hit snooze on purpose. I would never hit snooze on a weekday morning, but I’ll intentionally set my alarm for earlier than it needs to be set on a weekend just to hit snooze. Why do I do that? This makes no sense to me as I type this, but I do it every time. If I really need to get up on a Sunday morning at 5:30, I’ll set my alarm for 5:00 just to snooze two or three times. Why? I don’t know.
#5: I like to sleep with two pillows. I started sleeping with my head on two pillows like 30 years ago which has turned into a terrible habit because I now have to sleep with my head on two pillows but…now that I’m old, my body doesn’t love this, and I get tendonitis in my wrists sometimes from having my arms bent too much under my head (and two pillows). That is legit not a joke. I’ve been to a hand doctor. Twice. With my head elevated that much, my wrists go at a weird angle from having two pillows underneath my head and thus, tendonitis. I could just sleep on one pillow but instead, when it hurts really bad, I sleep with not one but two wrist braces so that I can’t bend my wrists while I’m sleeping. Again, as I type this, I realize I sound insane, but it is what it is.
#6: I’m probably not going to answer the front door. Yeah, you wouldn’t believe how many times Andrew has come home from work and said “Were you not here when UPS came by for that signature for that package” and I’m like “Um, yes, I was here, but I mean, who really wants to answer the front door?”. I mean, for real, 99% of the time, I don’t need to get up and walk to the door because it’s just a courtesy ring saying a package has been left on my porch…but it really does mess things up that other 1% of the time when it’s actually someone who needs to speak with me. For someone as active as me, why does walking to the front door just seem like too much work?
#7: I eat nuts or chips while making dinner. It’s like my own personal little appetizer while I brown and sauté. I’ll drink a La Croix and a handful of nuts or chips while I make dinner…but basically, I’m probably eating my dinner portion of calories right then and there before I even have my meal.
#8: I reschedule my dentist appointments. I love my dentist! He’s amazing! I just don’t love sitting there for an hour getting my teeth cleaned. It’s just so BORING. I just don’t love it, so every six months when it’s time to go back, I typically post-pone my appointment. Instead of going twice a year, I probably go once every 10 months for no other reason other than I just get bored at my teeth cleaning.
Okay, my five minutes is up, so I’m stopping now.
Believe me when I say, this is just the very beginning of my bad habits.
You guys, TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!
Just like every year, I’m taking the day off to savor and soak up the morning and after school time and then to treat myself to some quiet this afternoon (after a full summer of kids).
I will be back tomorrow though.
If you also blogged Let’s Look, make sure you link up below.
AND PLEASE SHARE YOUR WORST HABITS BELOW TOO!!!! I would love, love, love to know I’m not the only one 🙂 .
Have a wonderful Wednesday! xx
Erika Slaughter says
Girl!! I’m right there with you nervous laughing!! ALWAYS!!
Elspeth says
I loved this link up! I’m bad about stressing out about things out of my control and then getting overwhelmed. Happy first day of school!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Sarah says
Oh the nervous laugh! My husband gets so angry with me about this one. Can’t help it!
Kara says
Throwing (not just nicely placing.. like chucking 😂😉) boxes into the garage.. so weird but so satisfying and drives my husband crazy! 🫣🤣
Angela Ellingson says
😂 I totally love doing this too. My hubby has accepted it. 🤣
Jennifer C. says
The wrists!! I totally get that issue!!! I woke up with sore wrists this AM, actually. I am the worst at starting a household task and getting distracted. I never used to be this way. I swear I just never recovered from pregnancy brain…10 years ago.
Lyssy in the City says
I leave all the cabinets/drawers open when I get things out. My dad does it too and it drives my mom nuts. She can see exactly where we’ve been/what we’ve been doing.
Melody says
I had the same issue with using two pillows! I finally decided to turn the top pillow so a portion is in front of me and hug the bottom part. It’s so much easier on my wrists. (Hopefully that makes sense. The two pillows make a V. It’s basically like a body pillow at that point but my head still is on two layers of pillows and wrists are only around one layer.)
Jessamyn says
If it makes you feel any more justified in keeping your two pillows, I also get tendinitis and wear braces at times and I only sleep with one pillow! The dentist thing is so funny because don’t you love having your teeth really clean all the time? I feel like I remember you mentioning that habit another time. This was entertaining!
Mix and Match Mama says
I do! I brush my teeth about five times a day! I’ve already brushed them twice today and it’s only 12:05.
MS says
I listen to music or a podcast while I get my teeth cleaned — AirPods!
Natalie says
I obsess over my teeth too and floss abnormally too much but will reschedule a cleaning in a minute lol
Beth Knecht says
Oh yes, the nervous laughing! I hate when I do that! So unconscious though!!
Debbie says
I am a ‘picker’ too…..I’ve even been blamed for a grandchild following in my footsteps! Oops! 🙂
ROBYN says
Can you give me a breakdown of Bogg Bag vs. the one you posted yesterday from Amazon: ProductWorks….Beach Bag… or at least your opinion on which is best/more durable… or do you even notice a difference, besides the slight size difference?
I am about to purchase my 2nd bag and just wonder which is best. I love my first Bogg Bag, which I purchased after your post showing how you use them- GAME CHANGER! Thank you!
Thanks… and on the habits… LOL
OMG…
I have literally the same list!
But I’ll just comment on 1. the laugh. I call it a nervous giggle. It actually has been passed down through my family line. I know as far back as my granny and dad. we all have a giggle and sometimes it is NOT a funny situation. sometimes it is serious, but it is such an awkward moment that a giggle comes out :0. I’m right there with ya… it is an “involuntary” giggle. It can sometimes get us in trouble LOL! (I’ll save those stories for another day;)
Mix and Match Mama says
I think the Bogg is heavier (con) but very, very sturdy and durable (pro). I’m not sure what you’re carrying in yours, but if it’s heavy things, you might think the Bogg is too heavy? Or you might need the extra sturdiness if it’s too heavy? They’re both good, but that’s my initial thought. I only use the Bogg for my work stuff and toiletry items on Nantucket. I think it’s too big for me to take to the beach.
Tina says
Love my Bogg bag for other things, but definitely like the Amazon one better for the beach. (Thanks, Shay!) Much lighter to carry and keeps everything organized. My kids were always digging through the Bogg bag and knocking stuff into the sand. With the Amazon bag, I only put our towels in the middle and everything else goes in the (many) outside pockets.
Rebecca @ EveryPieceFits.com says
I relate to so many of these!! The two pillow thing is real. I used to angle mine where they met in the middle. That way either way I turned I had something to prop my arm on. HOWEVER…I tried this pillow as few years ago and it changed me. My neck has never felt better and I find myself sleeping on my back now even though I start on my sides. I gave one to my aunt and she loves it too. 🩷
https://rstyle.me/+XWj2VagNVHg8y8-Klum5AQ
Christine says
My bad habits:
I start projects but then I get bored and move onto the next one before finishing the first one.
Instead of bringing down cardboard boxes to cellar for recycling, I just open the door and throw them down. That’s when I hear, Ohhh Mom 😂
When I get nervous, I peel my fingernails.
And as for phone calls, if you are not in my contact list, I’m not answering.
Mary says
I don’t answer the door either. Tell Andrew to let you know ahead of time if you need to sign for something. That’s what my husband does. And i also re-schedule my dentist apt. but I have really sensitive teeth and hate having them cleaned.
Christy says
Oh my gosh! #2, #3 and #6 are SOOO me. It drives my husband insane!!! Lol!
Sharon says
I love posts like this! I’m curious why using two pillows would hurt your wrists. Do you sleep with your arms under the pillows? This is insane. I’m asking someone I don’t even know in person how they sleep. Why do I care? I don’t know. haha!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes, I sleep with my hands under my head on my side (so hands, two pillows and then head). My wrists are at a very bent angle which was never an issue until about a year and a half ago. Now, I’m old and it’s caused tendonitis. I mean…why?!
Tricia says
So when I read the post title I thought here comes Shay about to tell us about her “bad” habits – like being TOO productive 😀
And then you brought the Cray! HAHA!! I am cracking up about the snooze and the wrist braces because of too many pillows!
Crazy just like the rest of us!!
Thanks for the honesty as always <3
Katie says
The nervous laughing and the non-answering of the front door – I’m right there with you! I cannot help but laughing in uncomfortable situations..I hate it but I’ve accepted the fact that it will never change. And the odds of me answering that front door are SO tiny. I’m not sure who I think will be there but it seems terrifying. Ha!
I hope the Shull4 have the best first day!
Faith says
I laugh at the fact you sleep with two braces instead of just sleeping with one pillow. But I also sleep with two pillows!
I laugh when people fall and always feel bad because they could have gotten hurt.
I hit snooze everyday! I always set my alarm to allow for that 🫣😆
Kathy says
I am also that person who doesn’t go to the door when the doorbell rings, and my office is near the front door. The only exception is when I know wine is being delivered! Nervous/anxious laugher or over-talker here! It’s very embarrassing, and even though I know I’m doing it I can’t seem to stop. These are just my top two.
Shelly Nutt says
I don’t sleep well without a box fan. Like an ugly, loud box fan blowing right in my face. I need the noise and I need the cool air. It’s not a big deal until I travel (which I do a lot) and many hotels don’t have fans, so I don’t sleep.
Kristen says
I have the same exact problem! I use the fan app on my phone when I am on vacation! (that doesn’t help you w/ the cold air though) They do have small portable fans too that I’ve seen recently.
Dana says
I don’t think not answering the front door is a bad habit, I think it’s smart! As women we can never, ever be too careful. So many women have been violated or worse in their own homes by strangers posing to be a delivery person. It’s just not worth the risk! I have instructions for all delivery services to just leave deliveries at the door and leave. In the off chance that something needs to be signed for, either my husband signs if he’s home or I arrange to pick it up at a local UPS/FedEx and sign there. Sadly these days we have to have our guards up at all times to be kept safe. Just the world we’re living in.
I do the same with the nervous laughing! If a situation becomes uncomfortable I either laugh or make a sarcastic comment/joke when it’s a serious situation and not at all appropriate for a joke.
Jen L. says
You should always answer the door but not open it. Learned this from the sheriff department. People are seeing if someone is home, no answer, they try to break in. So, I tell my kids to pretend they are yelling for me to come to the door. Or I just yell through the door that we are not interested.
Stephanie Cheek says
I do the snooze thing too! It makes me feel like I’m getting to sleep in a little bit when I’m actually getting up at the form that I need too.
Carolyn Becker says
Pick at my cuticles and bite the inside of my cheek-awful habits!
Also always have to have something sweet after every meal but breakfast-even if it’s just a few dark chocolate chips.
Sheaffer says
I’m the queen of nervous laughter. I CAN’T HELP IT.
Pat says
I hope you’re giving your dentist a weeks notice before canceling. If you cancel even 2-3 days ahead, sometimes it’s hard to fill that appt and then the dentist is paying staff to sit and twiddle their thumbs. A dentist’s hygienist does not double book so your cancellation because you’re bored really has a ripple effect. It is really inconsiderate of their time. Don’t mean to throw shade, some people are just not aware what disruptions cancellations can cause. Maybe this info can help you to rethink canceling unless it’s truly an emergency. If you must, please give as much notice as you can. 😊
Mix and Match Mama says
I never cancel day of. I wouldn’t do that to any business. I typically see it ahead when I’m looking at my month at a glance and think “nah, I’ll go in February” and reschedule.
Christa says
I have a habit of laying on my right arm at night. One night, I must have laid just right because I woke up and couldn’t move my arm. Like, literally, it just hung there. If I had to use it, I would have to use my left arm to lift my right arm and place it wherever it needed to go. Try showering with only one arm. It was terrible. And just hanging there pulled at the muscle, so that hurt, too. So, I would walk around just holding my arm all day and moving it from place to place. It stayed that way for 4 entire days! I guess my head laid on the muscle just right and caused temporary nerve damage.
Anne says
I don’t answer the door either. For me it’s a safety issue and I’m paranoid.
vanessa says
One of my worst habits is not checking my mail. I signed up with USPS to get daily emails showing me what’s arriving. Most of it is junk mailer (do everything online). SO I don’t check it for weeks at a time. I’m sure my mail person is annoyed by me. I try to do better but… it’s a work in progress.
Gina Luebke says
Oh my gosh, I’m 100% there with the picking ( I have a scar on one thumb I CAN NOT LEAVE ALONE) and the dentist it’s boring but I also absolutely HATE it! Ugh, why am I like this….🤣🤣🤣
Nice to know we are all human!!
Angela Ellingson says
This is seriously great! Love that you just own it. Ugh my worst habit is cracking my knuckles, often.
Alison says
I love all this!! I also have the nervous/awkward situation laughs. And, you talking about sleeping with two pillows was cracking me up. My husband sleeps with 4 pillows. Two of them are on either side of his head for his arms to rest on, so they won’t go to sleep. It’s so awkward, and I’m so glad to have a King sized bed! Haha! Happy 1st day of school! Have a great day!
Joanne says
I sleep with 2 pillows too; but tuck one of them near my lower back since I tend to sleep on my side and need that support.
Marla says
We are the same person!! I do all of these!!! I have been getting in trouble in some form for most of my life for inappropriate laughter and the picking …..oh my word I can’t descrbe the joy it brings me. My friends say i should have been an esthetician!
Your kids look so big!! Praying their first day was a success!
Lisa says
I smile/laugh in nervous/awkward situations too! I just can’t help it and it confuses people. No joke, in a therapy session my counselor was very concerned that I was smiling while talking about sad things. I dry the same clothes for days sometimes because I’m not ready to fold them. I cancel dentist appointments too because I find them terrifying more than boring. And I’m the worst at returning calls, my parents also scold me, and I NEVER answer the door! Love to know I’m not alone!!
Rebekah says
I am glad I am not the only one who has a little appetizer before dinner! It is like a little treat to myself while making dinner. I crack open my La Croix, have a little handful of something crunchy (my fave is Harvest Snaps-green pea snaps) and turn on some music. It just helps make a mundane task a little better!