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10 Things I’m Horrible At

By Courtney 48 Comments

Do you ever have one of those days that isn’t necessarily a “bad” day, per se, but just more like “one of those days?” You know what I’m talking about, right?

I mean, like I said, it really wasn’t a bad one. It got started off with an early morning workout (love starting Mondays off on the right foot!), but I was dreading having to actually get dressed and presentable to be seen in public (aka, at work). I would have much preferred to stay at home all day in my cozies with Lucas.

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But, alas, that’s not how the cookie crumbles. ;)

I was tempted to con myself into getting psyched about the workday by going the bribery route and saying I could stop at Starbucks for a coffee. And I probably would have, except Jay was sweet enough to make me my own coffee in the morning (which he does most mornings if I’m drinking it from home) so I really had no excuse to go at that point. I think he really makes my coffee to attempt to stop me from spending unnecessary money at these places…he’s a smart guy.

I got out on my lunch hour for a quick trip to Target, and wound up doing the “oh that looks good, I’ll snag that” move with this bag of popcorn as I approached the register.

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Ughhhh…this stuff is delicious. I’ve had Angie’s popcorn before, but I don’t think I’d ever tried the kettle corn. You guys probably know by now that kettle corn is one of the keys to my heart, and this stuff is legit. Trouble with a capital T.

The afternoon seemed to draaaaaag by, but eventually we made it, and I was off to get the little man. We spent some time outside once we got home, and I’m just SO excited to finally have some warmer weather around here.

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It’s so refreshing and nice to actually be able to be outside again!

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Almost an hour later, we finally made it back inside and got dinner going.

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Or, rather, I attempted to get dinner going, and Lucas decided to empty out the lazy susan for me instead. Such a good…helper? Winking smile

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10 Things I’m Horrible At

So switching gears a bit…I can’t remember where I read it, but the other day, I saw somebody talking about “things they’re terrible at.” It made my chuckle, partially because it’s a bit different from what you’d usually read, but partially because I was immediately like, “oh yeah, I could totally do a list like this.” And here we are today, because I always love poking a little fun.

Remembering to do laundry. It’s not that I’m horrible at doing the actual laundry…I’m just horrible at remembering to do it. For whatever reason, it’s just one of those chores that I never seem to think of and suddenly, our hamper is overflowing and I’m out of socks.

Making decisions. I’d say 85% of the time, making a decision is a struggle. And a lot of the time, I’ll sit on something for forever before I actually bite the bullet. Like the blog changes I just did? I’d been inquiring about them for about 5-6 months. Seriously. It can be anything from what to order for dinner, to where to go to college (oh, that was rough…). I’m really not great at it. Thankfully, though, at least 9 times out of 10, I feel like I made the right decision. I guess that indecisiveness pays off…?

Stopping at just one cookie/dessert/drink. If you put a bowl of chips in front of me, I can likely eat just one and walk away. Put some homemade cookies in front of me though? And I’m eating at least one, likely more. Same thing goes for drinks, too. If I have a glass of wine while cooking dinner, and finish before dinner is ready, it’s almost a guarantee I’m gonna pour myself another one.

Letting Lucas get dirty. This might sound really silly, and I know that it’s something I’m going to have to get over quickly, but I get so weird about letting him get full out dirty. Like when he eats, I’m constantly wiping his hands (partially because he almost always rubs his eyes or grabs his hair when he eats, and then proceeds to get food in them). And when we’re outside, I desperately try to keep him out of the muddy grass. But, being a boy mom, I know that these are some things I’m gonna have to let go of. I’m getting there!

Staying away from social media. Like a moth to a flame…

Being on time.  I am the worst, and this is one thing I really need to get  my act together on. I’m not always late, but it happens way more often than it should.

Attempting to do anything left handed. It’s just not happening. At all.

Picking up the phone. I’ve never been a huge phone talker. It’s nothing personal against anyone in particular, but I swear, texting was made for me. It’s just always so much easier for me to shoot a text to someone about something, rather than pick up the phone…and I know how terrible this is!!! I need to get better about it, especially with friends, because it really is so important to keep in touch, minus the technology of texting or social media.

Opening bags and boxes of food. This kills Jay…but for whatever reason, have the hardest time opening bags or boxes of food (like cereal, crackers, etc.) without seriously ripping something. It drives him nuts because then we always have a hard time closing them so they’re sealed shut. But yeah, I’ll admit it, I’m horrible at that.

Brushing my teeth without spilling toothpaste somewhere. Apparently, I just never learned how to brush my teeth properly? Because anytime I brush, I wind up having so much foamy toothpaste “stuff” that it winds up dripping somewhere (thankfully, it’s usually the sink, but my PJ’s might tell you otherwise).

Now it’s your turn! Tell me…what is one thing (or more!) you’re horrible at??

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April 7, 2015 Filed Under: About Me Tagged With: angie's popcorn, boom chicka pop, playing outside, things i'm horrible at

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I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

    April 7, 2015 at 6:11 am

    I am the exact same way when it comes to laundry! I always will say I'm going to do it and then get busy with something else and completely forget! Glad to hear I am not the only one!
    Reply
  2. Brynn says

    April 7, 2015 at 6:11 am

    I am horrible at leaving the house on time. For some reason I always find a million little things that NEED to be done just as I am about to walk out the door, thus making me late.
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 7, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      I SO hear you on that one!!
      Reply
  3. Shel@PeachyPalate says

    April 7, 2015 at 6:13 am

    Keeping my car clean/tidy...though they say its a sign of an intelligent person! Keeping my hair tidy in the gym...always a sweaty mess and sticking to a shopping list and avoiding impulse purchases..such a sucker for new products!
    Reply
  4. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    April 7, 2015 at 6:16 am

    Haha! Speaking of laundry...my hamper is currently overflowing. I still have socks though so I'm sure I can put if off for at least another day or two :D
    Reply
  5. Becky @ Olives n Wine says

    April 7, 2015 at 6:51 am

    Did you see that Target is setting out new flavors/sizes of the Boom Chicka Pop where the Easter section was?! We purchased a grill last night so we walked by the seasonal section and I had to drag myself away to avoid buying each bag, LOL. And I am also bad about staying away from social media. So so bad.
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 7, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      I DID see that...almost got some yesterday, but avoided it. Dangerous!!
      Reply
  6. Britt@MyOwnBalance says

    April 7, 2015 at 6:51 am

    I am the EXACT same way about phones. I have had a slight phone phobia since I was a kid. Like you said, it is nothing personal against anyone and I'm fine once I'm on the phone but something about it just is very unappealing to me. I much rather gather my thoughts and write them out in an email or text!
    Reply
  7. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    April 7, 2015 at 7:14 am

    one thing i'm horrible at is organization! i can keep things organized, i just can't get it started myself! which is why my mom comes over to help me in that department.... and i'm almost 30 lol
    Reply
  8. Marielle says

    April 7, 2015 at 8:02 am

    Ha I'm totally the same about the phone, texting is way easier! And skyping? So awkward, lol!
    Reply
  9. Liv@ Healthy Liv says

    April 7, 2015 at 8:25 am

    I'd have to agree with the stopping at one dessert one! Eating just ONE cookie or brownie is so tough, especially since they seem so small!
    Reply
  10. Christen says

    April 7, 2015 at 8:27 am

    We're apparently bad at the same things! Stopping at one cookie especially! If you see the Angie's Boom Chicka Puffs in white cheddar, get them! One bag=one sitting for my family!
    Reply
  11. Beks says

    April 7, 2015 at 9:28 am

    I'm terrible at finishing workout stuff I start. I've start the LiveFit trainer several times, but haven't finished, C25k several times (I'm working on it again!), keeping to anything that requires working out. I think the most I ever finished was when I was in high school, and I had these Walk Away The Pounds by Leslie Sansone videotapes in 1- 2- 3-mile increments. My goal was to do each tape twice a day, for a month (twice a day on the 1 mile, then the next month move onto the 2 mile). I got to the 3 mile tapes, and had to drop down to once a day, but then stopped. I'm just awful at finishing workouts. you might consider a toothpaste without foaming agents. They're actually unnecessary, and might do more harm than good. A natural toothpaste made with essential oils and red clay helps rebuild your teeth. I got a pack of four toothpastes from Earthpaste on Amazon for $20. Wintergreen, peppermint, Cinnamon, and Lemon. All tasty and work very well. Just don't let the color throw you off. ;-)
    Reply
  12. Laur says

    April 7, 2015 at 9:51 am

    I am a marketer's dreammmm. Limited edition = I must buy it NOW!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 7, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      LOL!! :)
      Reply
  13. tiff @ love, sweat, & beers says

    April 7, 2015 at 10:04 am

    Ha. I'm terrible at a lot of these things too. Stopping at one cookie/poptart/whatever is just torture, and it doesn't much happen at this house. Also, I'm pretty terrible at making it to the gym on my lunch break. It just feels like such a waste of gas and time (30 min in car just for 30 min at gym).
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 7, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      You and poptarts, I love it ;)
      Reply
  14. Jillie says

    April 7, 2015 at 10:32 am

    I am horrible at remembering to do laundry as well! Or at least, I'll throw a load in the washer and then completely forget about it. Then I'll finally move it to the dryer and then let it sit in there for another day or two. I'm also really bad at remembering to text people back - I look at my phone and see that they sent me a message and then instead of immediately replying, I'll just forget! Whoops
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 7, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      OMG, story of my life...and then having to re-wash them because they got all musty...gahhh!!
      Reply
  15. Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says

    April 7, 2015 at 10:34 am

    I'm so terrible at picking up the phone too. And stopping at just one cookie. I could never! I'm concnered I might also be the kind of mom who is freaking out about her kids being dirty and wiping them all the time. I hate mess! We'll see.
    Reply
  16. Annette@FitnessPerks says

    April 7, 2015 at 10:46 am

    This is such a fun post! I'm horrible about being late too. I try SO hard and I'm usually righhhhhht on time, but I'm usually late (this excludes teaching my fitness classes though--somehow I get there early. I've gots to figure out how I do that & have it carry over to everything else!) I think I just underestimate how much time it takes to get places or to finish up getting everything/one out the door.....haha I'm also horrible at closing jar lids all the way....it drives my husband crazy!
    Reply
  17. Heather @ Life In Leggings says

    April 7, 2015 at 10:54 am

    Haha, this was a fun post to read! We are oh, so similar my friend. I'm horrible at opening bags of chips, boxes, and anything without using a pair of scissors. Also, my shirt and/or floor doesn't have a chance when I'm brushing my teeth. It ALWAYS ends up dropping somewhere, every. single. time. I guess I just get bored standing over the sink! Love the pics of you and Lucas. Yay for warmer weather!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 7, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      So glad I'm not the only one on those!!! :)
      Reply
  18. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    April 7, 2015 at 11:01 am

    Haha! I can totally relate to a few of these...particularly the making decisions, talking on the phone, and toothpaste thing. This was fun to read and like you said, kinda different!
    Reply
  19. Shawna says

    April 7, 2015 at 11:23 am

    this was such a fun idea for a post -- i'm totally stealing this at some point. i'm your opposite on the food thing -- i can usually pass up desserts, but put chips and salsa in front of me and it's a full-on internal struggle to not finish them all. and wine can go either way...if i'm home, i can stop at a glass. if i'm out entertaining for work, i'm usually screwed because finance guys don't know how to stop buying drinks and apparently i need to get better at saying no. :) i'm horrible at keeping my mouth shut if i am really passionate about something or have a strong opinion about it, and i'm horrible at pretending to humor annoying people. my best friend always used to get so annoyed at how i'd walk away and leave her stuck talking to people! whoops. :)
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 7, 2015 at 2:02 pm

      Hahaha, these were great, Shawna ;)
      Reply
  20. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    April 7, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Hi Court! This is funny. Definitely a spin on the usual positive lists, right? My husband says I cannot load the dishwasher properly. Apparently I put things in bad arrangements and overstuff it. Who cares hhhaha. I also can't stop with one sweet treat!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 7, 2015 at 2:02 pm

      Hahaha, I apparently cram too much into the top too...ahh, whatever ;)
      Reply
  21. Koryn @ High Heels & Healthy Alternatives says

    April 7, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    LOL, I'm terrible at most of the same things as you, including... * Letting (Ethan) get dirty * Staying away from social media (hubby is always teasing me, saying "get off social media Koryn") * Picking Up the phone Fun list but yeah, I Seriously gotta work on those! Smh lol.
    Reply
  22. Melanie @ Fit Girl by Nature says

    April 7, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    I am horrible at finishing any type of drink. Well, let me clarify...nonalcoholic drink. I don't know what it is but I just can't seem to finish them. The last ounce of Diet Coke, the last bit of my morning coffee, La Croix or cranberry juice...doesn't really matter- I just don't finish them. This is a huge pet-peeve of my boyfriend who always finds my cups and bottles with half (or less) left.
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 7, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      That's so funny...when I used to drink more soda, I swear I'd open up a can and only drink like, 1/3 of it! But I just had to have it
      Reply
  23. Caitlin says

    April 7, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    I too am terrible at brushing my teeth without getting messy which is why I always brush my teeth before I get dressed for the day! Also am awful at stopping at one drink and you have amazing willpower when it comes to chips. I can never stop at one. As for desserts, I don't have a huge sweet tooth, so I can definitely stop at one. Everyone is different!
    Reply
  24. Katie @ Live Half Full says

    April 7, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    I am horrible at so many of those things! I would add: -Eating just one ice cream serving -Actually eating leftovers in our fridge -Mixing up what I wear to work -Washing my face without getting water EVERYWHERE -Being spontaneous and not making plans
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 7, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      Ooooo, good ones to add! I also should have added the ice cream. And painting.
      Reply
  25. zoe says

    April 7, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    i SOOO identify with this list! i am ALWAYS late. it's bad. and there's no reason! thanks for posting about your "so-so" day... i had a weekend like that and it was just crummy. no real reason. so it's nice to hear taht others feel the same way!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      Oh, definitely! Hope you had a better day Zoe :)
      Reply
  26. Danica @ It's Progression says

    April 7, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    The 4th one made me smile. I used to teach preschool full-time and there were kids who would be scared to even finger paint because it meant they would get "dirty" and they totally missed out! So yes, I say let the boy get dirty : ) One thing I'm horrible at is telling jokes. I can't be funny to save my life, so it's good my husband is as funny as he is to balance us out haha
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    • Courtney says

      April 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      Haha oh my gosh, I know...I don't want Lucas to have that problem!
      Reply
  27. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says

    April 7, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    I'm terrible with decisions and picking up the phone, too. I don't know what it is about the phone... but can I please just email/text instead? It seems so much less intimidating, and I have no idea why.
    Reply
  28. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    April 7, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    I'm also horrible at laundry and making decisions. Brian and I live in an apartment with community and I'm always scrambling because I accidentally left it in the machine too long and don't want someone to snatch it!! :)
    Reply
  29. Sarah @ Sweet Miles says

    April 7, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    I am horrible at doing the dishes, and putting up my laundry once it's been done! I LOATHE putting away clothes. I hate having them laying around, but sorting laundry and putting it away is just the death of me!
    Reply
  30. Ashley says

    April 7, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    I am actually horrible at 90% of the same things you are! Hate making decisions, suck at putting away laundry, love social media, meal planning, the thought of messy play for my son makes me cringe, just as taking him to the beach does - but I did do it and it was as bad as I imagined haha
    Reply
  31. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

    April 7, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    He's so cute in his sunglasses! I'm right there with you on the texting thing. I hate talking on the phone, but will text for hours.
    Reply
  32. Shari says

    April 7, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    I'm horrible at not being a worrywart -- no matter how hard I try, it's just impossible!
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    • Courtney says

      April 7, 2015 at 7:31 pm

      Shari! So good to "see" you! :)
      Reply
  33. Jess says

    April 7, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    I have issues with toothpaste, too! I don't mind doing laundry but it's putting it away that annoys me. I'll fold it and would rather place the folded laundry back in the basket rather than actually put the clothes in drawers/closets. Crazy, I know. I also am not the greatest at keeping up with dusting.
    Reply
  34. Katie says

    April 7, 2015 at 10:16 pm

    Letting my little guy get dirty too!!!!! It drives my husband batty too ;) We just purchased a sandbox & I'm having a bit of an anxiety attack with all the mess & sand haha! Also putting the clothes into the dryer... I forget them in the washer & then forget them!
    Reply
  35. Molly Ritterbeck says

    April 8, 2015 at 5:54 am

    I am a toothpaste sprayer, I cannot open a box of cereal right to save my life, and I ALWAYS forget the laundry!
    Reply

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