1. The Misanthropic: Name something (about humanity) that you absolutely hate. I hate the fact that so many people feel that childbearing and rearing are our duties as human beings. I am amazed at how many times I have been asked when I plan on having children. I’m not married, yet people expect me to have babies. Whatever happened to old-fashioned family values? Furthermore, I have no desire to have children. I have accepted that. Now it’s time for everyone else to do so.
2. The Meritricious: Expose someone or something that’s phony, fraudulent, or bogus. Mark Wahlberg’s penis in Boogie Nights
3. The Malcontent: Name something you’re unhappy with. I’m unhappy that I still have some boxes to unpack. Moving is such a hassle!
4. The Meritorious: Give someone credit for something and name it if you can. Johann, the blogging dog, just started a new blog called Rescue Me. Johann is committed to helping other dogs find the loving homes they deserve, and I think this blog will serve his purpose well.
5. The Mirror: See something good about yourself and name it. I’m fairly talented with makeup selection and application. I get compliments on my makeup all the time!
6. The Make-Believe: Name something you wish for. Continued health and happiness for my dogs
Now it’s your turn. Participate to your best, each Monday. It’s a great way to give your brain a “kick-start” at the beginning of each new week and you’ll make new blogger friends. If you feel so inspired, create an additional post based on one of your six answers.
June 25th, 2007 at 10:01 am
I understand how single women would get upset at the “when kids???” question, but sometimes it’s puzzling when a young married couple has decided not to have kids. Especially the ones that would be such good parents…. heck, even the single moms and dads that have chosen not to have kids puzzle me sometimes. But I would never pester them. Kids are so rewarding you just want to share the experience sometimes
I’ve never seen Boogie Nights - but since the only thing I ever hear about that movie is Mark Wahlburg’s…. attribute (or not) I have no desire to see it.
June 25th, 2007 at 10:12 am
@ Kids - I think it’s just important to keep in mind that while it “sounds like a great idea for everyone” it’s definitely an individual choice. And frankly, I’m glad some can say they’re not going to have kids if they don’t want them. Personally, I would love to have more, but if YOU don’t, I have no beef with ya.
June 25th, 2007 at 10:37 am
Oh, I wish for what you wish for too! Thank you for your kind words, my friend. Freedom of choice - that’s what I say.
June 25th, 2007 at 11:45 am
God… You can say, “I’m/we’re not having kids,” and some people get incredibly angry. I’ve put up with all-out onslaughts from my family before — anger at my not giving my parents any grandchildren. I put up a ‘personal’ last year, stating that I didn’t want to date women who had children (because it causes far too much stress in a relationship), and instead of finding anyone without children, women with children (wo pretended not to) would go out with me for no other reason than to tell me what a “selfish jerk” I was being. Random people, at odd times, have done the same thing — called me self-centered, selfish, arrogant, a wasted life. I’m none of those things…
At the end of the day, I also know that I can’t have healthy children. How could I, in good conscience, impregnate a woman to deliver a child who’s entirely likely to suffer all its life? “You could pray about it! Miracles happen!” To me, that’s a far more selfish standpoint. I’m pretty sure God wants us to use the good sense and judgement we were granted…
I would so much rather have a happy life with a woman, build a life that’s safe and comfortable, and take care of one anothers needs … and maybe raise a few pups.
June 26th, 2007 at 9:47 am
Mark Whalburg’s little wee-wee–too funny!!!