My blog has been held up by my inability to write an “about” page. To stop this ridiculousness, I’m giving myself 5 minutes to tell you all you need to know. Here goes:
- I would love to be tasked with naming everyone’s babies.
- I’ve lived in 7 states.
- If someone said I could never have spicy food again, I’d want to swan dive into an industrial-sized shredder.
- I try to never say “never” because one too many times, God has replied, “Oh really, Big Shot?” (this will provide some proof)
- I like team sports.
- I’m afraid if I ever run open-armed towards a loved one in a field of flowers, one of us will chip a tooth or take a header to the nose.
- I’m obsessed with cinnamon gum and cherry chapstick.
- When I see a piece of paper where I’ve worked out some math, I really can’t stand myself if it’s something like 12+18.
- I find myself attaching human emotions to inanimate objects and thinking they might have feelings. (no really, I’ve talked to fruit more than once)
- When I’m driving and make someone mad and they race up beside me, I’ll purposefully chomp my gum to demonstrate how little I care.
- I feel swindled and hoodwinked when I prepare to take a parking spot, only to find there is a motorcycle there or it’s “take-out” only.
- The perfect day would include loved ones, mexican food and seeing someone bounce off a sliding glass door.
My 5 minutes are up.
That made me laugh out loud.
Then, as always, my work here is done.
When it’s 12 + 18, I just destroy the evidence.
I agree with this!!
Haha—well I guess I do, too. I try to erase it at a minimum … then draw doodle hearts and stuff over it 🙂
love this! Can relate to many of these…someone bouncing off a sliding glass door?? Love it! “Oh really, Big Shot” made me lol :)) I give human characteristics to animals…just this weekend I asked Damon if deer we saw was a boy…because it had a man face…he just shakes his head. Looking forward to reading more on here Big Shot!! 😉
The other one shaking their head is the best part sometimes, lol. Always glad you’re here, Tammy!
I loved this! Makes me feel like inside my mind there are others like me….I talk to my I robot and tell him what a good job he’s done. And yes, he is male.
Karen, I feel he appreciates this encouragement 😉
He does. And I appreciate that you understand this.
Your blog and “about me,” makes me miss you even more.
Aww, thank you Stepher! I miss you too:)
I laughed out loud the second time I read this too! I am so happy you are blogging!! Also, please know that Monday in class I will be “fielding my tribe”! Love it! And love you!!
So glad it made you LOL!
Please, I need baby name help… let’s go. And I wonder what classification I fell under when I got “fielded” onto your tribe? 🙂
Working on that baby name, Coco 🙂
Trying not to be redundant, yet being completely redundant, I too laughed out loud! Your wit definitely made a very dull day a tad brighter! 🙂 I look forward to keeping up with your tribe.
I don’t mind you being redundant if it’s about you LOL! Hi Jana!!
I’m so glad Jeni shared your blog on FB! You are, as you always were, hilarious! So add me to the list of people who were LOLing!
Thank you, Jana! I’m so happy it made you laugh – I kind of want to curtsy 🙂
I just snorted…seriously….so glad Jeni shared your blog on Facebook!!
Snorting is good, Lisa – thank you for minding Jeni and stopping by!
Love you, Lisa! 🙂
nice writings you have here. and thanks for the visit.
Thank you – I appreciate it!
Finally an About Me section that isn’t boring!
I have always believed that inatimate objects have feelings. I feel bad for money that gets lost in my apartment because I have delayed it from going out and having more adventures. I get sad when I take a shirt off a hanger when it ha been hanging up for a long time because I think the hanger will miss it. I feel awful when I move out because I feel like I’m abandoning my walls.
LOL!!! Wow, thank you! I’ve been to your blog, too, and love it 🙂
my hubby admitted that for years as a child he would hug the hot water bottle in bed long after it had gone cold, since he felt bad that after giving him all its heat he would simply discard it. awww.
STOP. I have these same feelings about things I’ve used to help me! Aww!
This is great stuff Ms. Anna. Your last item would be a pretty good day for me too. I love a good laugh; I was talking about your blog not somebody bouncing off the glass.
Thank you so very much!
Nice. 🙂
🙂
I laughed out loud a bunch of times here! I love the one about attaching human emotions to inanimate objects… I am currently talking to all of the pumpkins in my house very sweetly, easing them into the moment when they get replaced by Christmas stuff…
Congrats on Freshly Pressed, by the way!
Thank you – I’m excited! And also happy you laughed out loud 🙂 Poor, sweet pumpkins.
I might hug them. They can feel it… right? 🙂
OF COURSE they can feel it.
I just came across your blog on Freshly Pressed. You’re hysterical!
Thank you!!!!!!!! 🙂
Nice title of the blog, great introduction and better blogging! 🙂
Thank you, thank you!
Sweetly Funny :*
Thank you:)
Congrats on being Freshly Pressed! I’m happy to know someone else gives objects emotions, and I wonder if you also think you know what animals (especially dogs) are thinking…
I will enjoy reading more of you 🙂
We have the same middle name! Thank you for reading and enjoying 🙂
The best blog i’ve come across so far. Laughing and just absolutely loving it. With each sentence, my laughter got scarier, till I had to put up a serious face and pretend it’s not funny anyone. phew. you’re a riot.
What a nice-awesome-lovely comment! Thank you so much and btw, I am totally making the bread from your post “The act of baking bread” this week. I won’t rest until my house smells like this baked bread. 🙂
Thanks Anna. Do tell me how it went. Excited to hear about it 🙂
Erm… I expect you’ve had more than you can handle of these, but your blog is excellent. I’ve nominated you for a thing:
http://throbbingsofnoontide.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/an-award-i-got-an-award-an-actual-award/
That is so, so nice! You just made me really happy — and the best part? I’m home for Christmas and my dad was standing here and when I read your comment to him he was BEAMING 🙂 This is great – thank you for the smiles!!
You’re very welcome, and I’m delighted your dad was there too. All is as it should be. 🙂
You have been nominated as well! at http://smartasseryinc.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/314/
For The Versatile Blogger Award…
what a fab about me./…i love u already 🙂
Well THAT’S nice!!! Thank you so much!
I think my seashells have feelings, thats why I glue broken ones back together. True.
Well there you have it. It’s out there. And I simply cannot disagree with you 🙂
I am not ashamed of my crazy. I celebrate my crazy. We all should, right? And I love cinnamon and spicy food and prolly most of all-ginger anything. I wish you would have named me cos I never really liked my name.
Well, it’s not too late to rename you. Say the word. (and thanks for coming by!)
i’m writing a book and need a nom de plume. Let’s brainstorm!
Thanks for saying hello. Greetings from Nashville 🙂
Greetings back again! Thanks for coming by 🙂
Hi there! In order to share the joy of being nominated myself, I’m nominating you for the Liebster Award, which is intended to recognize up-and-coming blogs, particularly those with less than 200 followers. Visit my blog for all the details, and congratulations!
You’re so very sweet to think of me – thank you so much – I appreciate you!!
It was my absolute pleasure! =)
Last bullet: how bouts we hit up a taqueria, order a pitcher of margaritas and hang by the slider for the day?!
I’m in 🙂
So now I can chomp my gum instead of tossing my hair! Excellent idea!
Yes! Just chomp like you’re the only one in the world. Really OWN it. 🙂 (tossing your hair is fine, but chomping your gum kicks it up a notch)
Sent from my iPad
Love your blogs! So I’m nominating you for a Liebster Blog Award, congratulations! Please visit my blog site for details: http://kellysrandomhilarity.wordpress.com/
Hi! So very nice of you … thank you! I have a few noms for this particular one and I appreciate them very, very much!
Please accept this award nomination, and why I awarded it to you in my blog here
http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/2013/04/01/very-inspiring-blogger-award-6/
Follow the rules and give back to 15 others and do what I did in my award.
Please accept this award.
Shaun, well done
I know I replied to this, but it’s not here 🙁 Thank you so very much for the sweet nom … appreciate it so much 🙂
Please, the pleasure is mine
Thanks
Shaun
Cool intro and thank you or following
Thank you and you’re so welcome! Thanks for being HERE, too 🙂
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and “liking” one of my posts. Is that Cinque Terre in your header photo?
My pleasure – and than you for coming by! It is indeed Cinque Terre … swoon! I got to spend 2 weeks in Italy in September and have not stop wanting to go back. Have you been?
Thank you for following my blog.
Allan
My pleasure! Thank you 🙂
you are funny! i love funny. thanks for “liking and following” my blog. i wouldn’t have known about your blog, otherwise. can i ask you how in the world you found me? i am only 76 days old, so new to the blogosphere. anyway, love your sensibility, and look forward to reading anna!
You write gratitude-a-thon, right? Your post showed up in my WP feed and I liked it! So glad you dig the funny 🙂
Literally LAUGHING OUT LOUD!!!!
Then, BANG. Work=done 😉
Bahaha I read quite a few of your blogs! Love them!
Wait, what? You didn’t read them all? Then how about less commenting and more reading, huh?
JK!! Thank you sooo much!!! 🙂
Ha I so enjoyed reading this. And yes, motorcycles (or Mini Coopers) need to park with their bumpers parallel to everyone else’s! Such a jerk tease.
It’s really not asking too much—your request is very fair 🙂 Thanks for coming over!
This is hilarious! This just gave me an inspiration for my “about” page. Thanks!
Glad to help 🙂 Thanks!
thank you Anna for viewing my posts and deciding to follow “the crumbs”….who knows where they will lead. I certainly appreciate your spirit, optimism and sheer joy in living life–thank for for sharing your joy with someone like me
My pleasure! Come around here for some laughs when you’re in need, ok? 🙂
Cinnamon gum is SO GOOD. Your proclaimed preference for it has earned you naming rights to my next child should I ever have one.
Perfect. Let me know. I only need an hour or 2 notice 🙂
You seem like an awesome person! Thanks for following my blog! I look forward to reading your future posts 🙂
Well my goodness, thank you! Your mom sure seems to think you’re A-OK, too … but I’ll be the judge of that.
😉 Thank you so much for the comment and giving me another blog to look forward to!
Anna, you and I are like soul sisters. I love when I read someone’s list and I agree with 99% of it. In addition, Lily of Canada (right above this comment) is my daughter. She is hysterical, if I do say so myself, irreverent and lacking a PC filter, you’ll enjoy her blog. Emily of “The Waiting,” right above Lily, is my total love. She rocks my blogging world. She is the most kind and thoughtful person, in addition to being an exceptional writer. So based on your list, and your incredibly good taste in other bloggers, it will be a JOY for me to follow you.
Have a great day, Anna! I hope it is a day free of hidden motorcycles. 😉
Lisa
So far so good on the heathens who trick me with their hogs. The day isn’t over, but I’m holding onto the promise of a fuss-free day.
Well, YAY! … happy I’m onto some good bloggers! It’s always such a happy day when you uncover some winners. Hopefully you’ll enjoy being here, too—thanks so very much 🙂
I just want to sing and dance….
x
Yeah join the club. But here I sit … working.
You can sing and dance later 🙂
♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ woo yeah ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪
Sorry. I tried to be all American 🙁
So yeah. You’re hilarious. I’m following you.
I think that’s the best idea you’ve had all day.
Oh, I mean, thanks!! 😉
Please accept this award “The WordPress Family Award”
http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/2013/04/21/the-wordpress-family-award/
Thank you
Shaun
Thanks for thinking of me, Shaun 🙂 I’m way behind on these awards and need to catch up. Thank you SO MUCH for including me 🙂
This is a great blog! I”m going to enjoy this… Thanks for the follow on my end too. I am giggling right now at the last item on your list. What is it about someone colliding with a glass door that makes everyone just laugh out loud (in a good way of course)? So you know, I’ve done this. I’ve also been beaned by a giant sunflower in front of all the neighbors and my dog. My husband likes to say, “This is Betsy, she does her own stunts.” I’ll be back!
Hi! I’m super curious what being beaned by a sunflower entails 🙂 So happy to have you here and you’re so welcome for the follow!
Thank you for following my blog and I look forward to reading your future posts. I have to let you know though that I cringed reading your “I’m Judging you” post 🙂 I’m not a native English speaker and I’m pretty sure I’ll be thinking of that article each time a write a new one 🙂
Hi! Well don’t cringe too hard … just don’t make any of the errors I mentioned. (haha, just kidding!) Thanks for coming by 🙂
dear Anna Lea, I have nominated YOU for the SUNSHINE AWARD….please go to johannisthinking.com for instructions on the SUNSHINE AWARD! Thanks for the good rays!
My 10 nominees are each important to me in their own unique way…
* Anna Lea West https://annaleawest.com
I present Anna Lea West with the Sunshine Award for her the humor she injects into her writing, while still making an authentic statement about life! Her writing makes me smile so much! And I love to smile! Thank YOU for your Sunshine, Anna Lea!
Aww, thank you, thank you … so awesomely nice of you to think of me 🙂 Thank you so much!
Anna Lea – I’ve nominated you for the ‘Best Moment Award.’ If you’d like to accept, please stop by my blog at http://sheridegrom.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/. You may accept at any time.
Thank you so much … how nice and thoughtful of you to include me! Thank you 🙂 🙂
I thought I was the only one who gave human emotions to inanimate objects! glad to see i’m in good company!
I probably do it more often than is acceptable 😉
Oh my gosh, so much in common!! like this:
I try to never say “never” because one too many times, God has replied, “Oh really, Big Shot?”
(having kids is the best one yet for making a meal out of your “I shall Never pledges”!)
and definitely this:
When I see a piece of paper where I’ve worked out some math, I really can’t stand myself if it’s something like 12+18.
(me too. sooo, embarrassing.)
and but this…
I feel swindled and hoodwinked when I prepare to take a parking spot, only to find there is a motorcycle there or it’s “take-out” only.
(this is literally a daily occurrence in my life where I drop my kids off at school. I don’t know about you, but I squeeze myself into that goddanged park anyway, then climb out the window when I can’t open my door. No way a motorbike is stealing my park.
Hi! Glad you liked this and could relate! I’m laughing because I got such a visual of you going ahead and parking and crawling out the window … AWESOME. I’m so doing it next time, too. Game plan=hatched 🙂
That is the funniest about me page I’ve ever read! Bravo! 😉 LOL
Well, thank you! And thank you for being here 🙂
Hi Anna Lea, I just stopped by to thank you for deciding to follow Wine and Cheese (Doodles) and stayed to read your most recent post, which was really enjoyable. I’ll be back to read more for sure. Thanks again!
Hello—thanks so much for stopping by and YES, come back for sure! 🙂
I love this page. Especially the math one. (Do you still need to use your fingers to do simple addition like I do?)
Thank you! I do (hangs head) I do. 🙂
Seeing someone walk into a sliding glass door is a situation where you CAN say the word never, because it seriously…never…gets old.
Man, isn’t that the TRUTH! 🙂 lol, thank you for being here!
Hey! I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. 🙂
Check out the details here:
http://readwriteloveblog.wordpress.com/2013/07/30/the-versatile-blogger-award/
That’s very sweet—thank you 🙂
Attaching emotions and feelings to inanimate objects is an affliction I suffer from as well. That, and always hoping to see someone walk into a glass door. You know, aside from Justin Bieber… that’s getting a little old. Anyway, I love your blog and look forward to riding on your crazy train of thought. Cheers!
Hey thanks!! I appreciate you being here! More rambling on attaching human emotions to inanimate objects is in the post titled I TALK TO FRUIT. You might enjoy 🙂
Happy weekend!
Thanks, Anna — You to! 🙂
So happy I found your blog! Excited to read more 🙂
<3, Charlotte
Thank you—that’s so nice! Just found yours, now, too!!
Funny how, for most of us “Word Pressers”, the “About” page has been a tough challenge. Who could we possibly know better, than ourselves?
Having said that, I thought your five minutes were well spent.
I am rapidly becoming a big fan of your blog!
It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Anna lea West! 🙂
Yours, too … thank you so much!
I love it! And the nexer thing is so true!
You talking about the “never” thing? If so … YEP. For me it = true, true, true!
I’m 100% with you on 1-5, then pick right back up with you for 7-12. We could be BFFs! Glad I stubbled across your blog. Enjoyed all three posts I got to before I stopped and said..I gotta read about who this is. Well done, from a girl in Texas. Blessings! Oh and you have a new follower. Yea, it was that easy for me to say, “Yes! I’m so glad she’s funny and I’d like to hear more.”
Aww, thank you! I’m glad you’re here and appreciate the follow! Heading over to check your blog out now 🙂
“I find myself attaching human emotions to inanimate objects and thinking they might have feelings.”—So glad I’m not the only one!
Thanks for dropping by my site. I appreciate it!
My PLEASURE! And if you like what you quoted, you miiiiight want to read this: https://annaleawest.com/2013/06/26/i-talk-to-fruit/ 🙂
Thank you for coming by!
I have experienced your perfect day. Twice to be exact. On one of those occasions my mother-in-law was about .001 lbs of pressure away from busting her nose on the sliding glass door. Oh it left a mark. Thankfully I had already eaten my mexican food. 5 minutes later I would have missed out due to an extended hour of gut wrenching laughter 🙂
I’m. So. Jealous.
Ha!! Thanks for the laugh and for coming over here!
You got an award!
http://dearcrazykids.wordpress.com/2013/09/12/dear-kids-i-got-awards/
Thank you for thinking of me and including me in your great list! 🙂
Dude! Cinnamon gum is the best EVER. I used to actually eat it when I was a kid. This likely explains a lot about me.
I swallowed a piece last week. I also get lazy/over-zealous with sunflower seeds sometimes and go from sucking on them to just full on chewing the whole batch and swallowing.
Crap—we’re weird. But hey … you’re here! Thanks 🙂
I love the idea behind your blog. My philosophy about life is, you can either laugh or cry. I’ve done my fair share of both, but I prefer laughing.
Please don’t ride over my motorbike…. sorry I took your expected parking place… 🙂
I’ll just shake my fist at being swindled by it!
You have a great sense of humor Anna! I think you could tackle and overcome any obstacle in life with that wonderful attitude.
My goodness, well thank you! I do hope you’re right … but I also hope it’s not put TOO much to the test 🙂
I was supposed to be studying for a final but I thought of taking a “break.” I found your blog and i’m preeeetty sure that i’ve been reading your posts for more time than I had actually intended. Too entertaining and I really like the attitude that shows through 🙂
Oh my God, Anna!! I enjoyed your random rambling! And I’m glad I stumbled across your blog! Your about me page is Epic, and I wish I could do something like that.. I just got started on blogging and I don’t know the head or tail of this thing! So hoping to become a Pro like you,
Lots of Best Wishes and keep blogging!! 😀
Oh please, I’m just winging it! I’ve been blogging for a year and started out knowing next to nothing and now know only a few more things than that! But thank you so much! Good luck 🙂
Hi, Anna Lea. Thanks for following my blog! I’m so glad I stumbled on yours; I love that you’re dealing with this dreadful topic with humor and grace. 🙂
I’m so glad you did, too! Thank you 🙂
More awards! Because, why not??: http://dearcrazykids.wordpress.com/2013/11/27/blog-of-the-year-2013-award/
I’v nominated you for a Sunshine Award: http://nonamanon.wordpress.com/
Love the last item. Seeing someone bouncing off a sliding glass door is definitely a beautiful thing.
For the last comment alone, I am going to follow this blog. Thank you for making me laugh out loud.
Awesome! Very happy to have you … and make you laugh 🙂
Where are you my funny friend? I’ve missed your words or wisdom and humor!
Hope all is well. Miss ya! Jana