Fess up you guys- what's your biggest flaw?

[StillMamamia]

I'm probably the world's, heck the universe's biggest procrastinator! Help!!!
I'm really good at

I wish
I should
If I could
I can do that later
etc etc

'Just do it' seems so foreign to me:o

And I'm great at underestimating myself :rolleyes:

Is anyone else not perfect ?

[toohughey]

I CANNOT seem to return phone calls. My friends know to just keep trying my # untill they talk to me or leave a message the requires no answer!!

TRACY

[MamaC]

I'm cranky.

[tiffanie1717]

I get a little crazy about things I can't control (hello world of diabetes!). I am also a bit lazy (can walk right by something several times thinking "hmm, that really needs to be picked up) AND I have a mini-clutter problem.

So definitely NOT perfect. :)

[hold48398]

I have a really hard time to forgive :o and an even harder time to forget :o:o

[taximom]

Biggest flaw....no patience for irritating in-laws...they drive me nuts sometimes and I just can't keep my opinions to myself.

More minor ones...

I stink at putting clean laundry away. I can wash/dry/fold like a pro...but then it sits in laundry baskets for days.

I don't exercise enough. I plan on going for a daily dog walk, but it really only ends up to be like once a week.

[twodoor2]

I guess I'm not very warm and affectionate toward people, and I'm not good at giving sympathy. I'm affectionate with my children, but really with no one else in my family or circle of friends.

I'm also not good at giving warm, loving and inspirational advice like Paula. If it's not a math problem, my brain goes dead. :p

I definitely have some issues, I would make a good Vulcan. :rolleyes:

[StillMamamia]

I guess I'm not very warm and affectionate toward people, and I'm not good at giving sympathy. I'm affectionate with my children, but really with no one else in my family or circle of friends.

I'm also not good at giving warm, loving and inspirational advice like Paula. If it's not a math problem, my brain goes dead. :p

I definitely have some issues, I would make a good Vulcan. :rolleyes:


Well....I beg to differ....you've posted some VERY warm and caring posts...SOOOOOOO.....my case is settled!!!:)

[saxmaniac]

No matter how nice I try to be, I'm an awful jerk. People just walk way when I'm talking to them. In some ways, I'm glad that I've never met you fine folks in person! Or maybe the other way around.

[StillMamamia]

No matter how nice I try to be, I'm an awful jerk. People just walk way when I'm talking to them. In some ways, I'm glad that I've never met you fine folks in person! Or maybe the other way around.


I'm glad I'm not the only one underestimating myself ;)

You know what my MIL told me once 'Paula, you just don't know how to get along with people!' :eek: I replied 'Yes, I do....it just depends on the person and if I want to get along with her!' :D

[Kara]

I can over-think things and I procrastinate. I've been known to spend too much time online and I'm rather blunt.

[Jacob'sDad]

I guess I'm not very warm and affectionate toward people, and I'm not good at giving sympathy. I'm affectionate with my children, but really with no one else in my family or circle of friends.

I'm also not good at giving warm, loving and inspirational advice like Paula. If it's not a math problem, my brain goes dead. :p

I definitely have some issues, I would make a good Vulcan. :rolleyes:

You're really only 1/2 Vulcan like Mr. Spock.:p You actually have very deep feelings you just keep them under good control and don't let them run your life!;)

[jendean]

My biggest flaw... so many to choose from. LOL.
I really think I'm ok, I dont like to focus on flaws, just work on them, and the one I work on a lot is: self censorship, (I crack a lot of jokes, they just come to me, and LOTS of people do not understand my dry wit, so those jokes go over like a fart in church)
and:
listening. Even when I know someone is full of it, I should listen better, because sometimes people just like to talk, and I need to give them a chance to do it without me zoning out.
Oh yeah, I hate to clean, I never know where to even start, and I am NOT a huggy lovey sympathy person. Id rather share a laugh than a cry.

[Jacob'sDad]

I procrastinate. I put things off until the last minute or until it is too late. I rent movies, don't watch them, and return them late. I'm very inconsistent when it comes to doing things the same way they have been done in the past. I have a strong aversion to routine. Everyday is a new day. We don't eat at the same time, get dressed at the same time, tidy the house in the same way, eat the same foods, etc. The kids don't go to bed at the same time either. There is no set routine to just about anything we do. We need more routines. The kids missed a lot of homework because we don't have a set time to do it. Unfortunately my wife is the same way except that she is really just following my lead. Attempts at establishing routines have proved futile. I'm just not a very "routine" person.

I also am shy, but when I open up I tend to take over conversations and ramble. My thoughts jump from one place to another. I was voted "class airhead" in high school.

[Kirsten]

I'm not good at keeping the house in order. I'm definitely not warm and fuzzy. Sometimes people find me intimidating when I'm trying to be *friendly*.:eek: I've really tried to work on that over the years. Now I can actually chit chat with people, but it does NOT come easily.

Kirsten

[musicjunkie]

I procrastinate. I put things off until the last minute or until it is too late. I rent movies, don't watch them, and return them late. I'm very inconsistent when it comes to doing things the same way they have been done in the past. I have a strong aversion to routine. Everyday is a new day. We don't eat at the same time, get dressed at the same time, tidy the house in the same way, eat the same foods, etc. The kids don't go to bed at the same time either. There is no set routine to just about anything we do. We need more routines. The kids missed a lot of homework because we don't have a set time to do it. Unfortunately my wife is the same way except that she is really just following my lead. Attempts at establishing routines have proved futile. I'm just not a very "routine" person.

I also am shy, but when I open up I tend to take over conversations and ramble. My thoughts jump from one place to another. I was voted "class airhead" in high school.

ME TOO!!:rolleyes:
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although not voted 'class airhead' I was voted 'easiest to get along with' in my class superlativeshttp://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/jenv508/smileys/eusa_shifty.gif

[musicjunkie]

Oh yeah...my tongue turns to acid when provoked...I try to bite my tongue but stuff usually comes flying out before I can stop myself:o

[twodoor2]

Well....I beg to differ....you've posted some VERY warm and caring posts...SOOOOOOO.....my case is settled!!!:)

Wow Paula, that'a shocker, unless you're being overly kind which is one of your great assets. If figure if the subject isn't about IOB, DIA, BCR, ICR, ISF, PID, I am tongue tied. I do try though!!:o

[twodoor2]

You're really only 1/2 Vulcan like Mr. Spock.:p You actually have very deep feelings you just keep them under good control and don't let them run your life!;)

Thanks Dr. Phil :p

[frizzyrazzy]

No matter how nice I try to be, I'm an awful jerk. People just walk way when I'm talking to them. In some ways, I'm glad that I've never met you fine folks in person! Or maybe the other way around.

OMG I so disagree with that! You're a one one one conversation type person - and it's very easy to talk to you.

[twodoor2]

I'm not good at keeping the house in order. I'm definitely not warm and fuzzy. Sometimes people find me intimidating when I'm trying to be *friendly*.:eek: I've really tried to work on that over the years. Now I can actually chit chat with people, but it does NOT come easily.

Kirsten

Well, I like talking to you, even though it's cyber-chit-chat!! I also get a lot out of your posts.:D

[frizzyrazzy]

I don't have any flaws.

LOL.

(that statement there is my biggest flaw)

[toohughey]

I really feel as if I am fitting in around here!! All these flaws are making me very comfortable about sharing.

My house got so messy and cluttered I had to have a friend help me to clean and it took 3 days and 2 truck loads to the dump and one load to the donation places in town!!

[hmmmcormick]

My two worst flaws are laziness--I hate house work!!!!!!!!!! We have two cats and the cat hair dustbunnies somtimes seem to take over. I am a control freak. I have to plan everything right down to the last second of every day. Please never ask me to be spontaneous, it rarely happens. :rolleyes:

[CJ's Mom]

All of the above.
Especially the procrastinating. I have a pile of clean laundry on the laundry room counter that's been there since last weekend.

[StillMamamia]

Wow Paula, that'a shocker, unless you're being overly kind which is one of your great assets. If figure if the subject isn't about IOB, DIA, BCR, ICR, ISF, PID, I am tongue tied. I do try though!!:o


No, I'm not being overly kind, just honest.
And all that math stuff, no matter how difficult it seems, it gives us non-mathers stuff to think about and take into consideration. I'm taking baby-steps in all that DIA etc stuff because you make it seem fun...so that alone is a big contribution to my self-esteem. Trust me, math has been by biggest nightmare for a LONG time.
There!!!

[StillMamamia]

I really feel as if I am fitting in around here!! All these flaws are making me very comfortable about sharing.

My house got so messy and cluttered I had to have a friend help me to clean and it took 3 days and 2 truck loads to the dump and one load to the donation places in town!!


Oh, can I borrow your friend??? I can soooo relate...I'm embarrassed to invite people over because of the mess:rolleyes:

[hurrayupmom]

Jeeze, can I join in. I hate housework so much. I do lots of laundry wash and dry. Hate to put away. I always make dinner and do dishes. But like others, we have animals cats and a dog, the animal hair really flies around here. My excuse is always I will do it tomorrow, then when tomorrow comes, I find something else to do:D

[saxmaniac]

OMG I so disagree with that! You're a one one one conversation type person - and it's very easy to talk to you.

I guess you've caught me on my good behavior. I'm a lot more difficult to deal with day to day! :o

[momandwifeoftype1s]

I can't say "No". I get myself too stressed out with too many things to do, and then I get really cranky and feel overwhelmed. I also am really bad at math and putting things together that have instruction manuals.

[MamaC]

Hating and/or being bad at housework/laundry/organization...not flaws. Y'all have just chosen to concentrate on other. more important things.

Trust me. I know whereof I speak.

[Lee]

Hating and/or being bad at housework/laundry/organization...not flaws. Y'all have just chosen to concentrate on other. mor3e important things.

Trust me. I know whereof I speak.

OK - since Becky says being bad at housework/laundry/ organization are not flaws - then I am perfect...ha!

I have no filter - what I think is what I say - which can get me in a LOT of trouble.

Also, I hate to exercise - and I really really need to!

[vettechmomof2]

sarcasm. I have it and use it A LOT. But normally only to the people I love.:(
Allene

[Mama Belle]

Another one for procrastination here. Also, if I don't write something down or put it in my calendar I'll forget it. There's not enough room in my head to remember things like haircuts, birthdays, doctor appointments. I love my Treo for this reason, it helps me remember stuff I'd otherwise forget.

[Treysmom]

I'm very quiet in person, not really a chit chatter.

On the other hand I'm the best listener you ever want to meet.

[Noel]

I take everything way too seriously....for example I can't let the "little things" slide and I can't stop trying to figure out what others mean when they say, like for example when SIL says "oh your hair is highlighted" I will think about what she said for hours, like did she mean it looked bad? good?

Sometimes my filter is too strong, I think I would be less stressed if I could say what I was thinking once in a while instead of holding it inside so much.

Also,,,,housework??????? I could go on and on, but I will sum it up like this...I did 1 load of laundry this weekend....it's b/c we ran out of clean underwear.

[Judy&Alli]

I am a witch with a capital "B" in the morning!!!!!!!!! I have tried everything to be nice in the morning, but nothing works:eek: Please pray for my family on a daily basis! They walk on eggs every morning!
Judy:)

[ADHDiabetic Mom]

I can't face balancing the checkbook without a stiff dose of Xanax. (Or a margarita. They pretty much work the same way.) ;)

[Sarah Maddie's Mom]

Probably my... how should I say this... colorful vocabulary??? Make a sailor proud kinda thing. Lot's of tongue bitting since motherhood, and still not behaviourally modified :rolleyes:

[OSUMom]

I've become really forgetful.

My youngest son planted a raspberry bush years ago in the back yard. Every year squirrels or somebody eats what few little berries this plant produces. Today we picked 3 little berries! Very cool for the first time ever. My son was at the neighbor house behind watering flowers while they're on vacation - so we chatted about it, and I told him about them. I told him I'd wash the 3 little berries for him when I got in the house.

Later we had family over for a father's day cookout, etc.... So hours had passed and my son brought it up - where's my raspberries mom???

:eek: I thought to myself where are the 3 little raspberries?!! I have no idea!!! I think I walked on the deck and picked some dead petunias off my potted plants and had that in my hands too and then tossed everything in the trash. :o:o

I'm just so dang forgetful anymore.......

[kiwimum]

Where the heck do I start?

I hate not being in control of things.

I have very particular ways of doing some things and it drives me nutty when Carl and the boys don't do it how I like. (The toilet paper has to be on the roll the 'right' way, my laundry has to be hung on the line in a particular way/pattern - you can probably get my drift.)

I have a mouth like a sewer or a sailor - take your pick.

I tell people EXACTLY what I think/feel. I am now banned by Carl from speaking to a few of his work colleagues because of his fear of what I will say. But at least people know where they stand with me!

And I have no sympathy for sick people. Sounds awful, but they really really annoy me! I would make a c**p nurse!

[Skyefire]

I guess I'm not very warm and affectionate toward people, and I'm not good at giving sympathy. I'm affectionate with my children, but really with no one else in my family or circle of friends.

I'm also not good at giving warm, loving and inspirational advice like Paula. If it's not a math problem, my brain goes dead. :p

I definitely have some issues, I would make a good Vulcan. :rolleyes:

I would have to disagree also, Marsha you have helped me out a few times, and have always been very nice and shown concern about my problems, and you have done this for many of us.

[Skyefire]

LOL I have a few weaknesses.

I hate to clean!! I have no problem with my house being messy, not gross but messy! I warn all the parents that come, I am not suzie homemaker, but you kids will get tons of one on one time!

I have never little patiences for some of my family.

I never remember to call people just to keep in touch, I think that is my ADD kicking in.

Actaully I think most of my problems come from that, I was in more denial about having it when I was younger then I am now.

Oh yeah did I mention I like to ramble...lol I think it was Amanda (aiden's mom) that said my posts are always thorough....I can't help it, I would keep going some times but I have to stop myself...lol

[Thoover]

I always say I need to take time for MYSELF.. lol. But it never happens. I am too a person that can never say NO.

I hate when my house is messy and I constantly clean the damn thing over and over again. I don't sit down on the sofa till about 9 pm at night. Im always in the kitchen cleaning. it must be the OCD..LOL..

I do hold a grudge when someone says something and we don't agree or is just plain out nasty. It ticks me off.

Since being married at living in our house I have taken the garbage to the road 2 times been married 14 years. I hate to take the trash cans to the curb or bring them back up to the house.. I really can't stand it and will walk right by them sitting at the curb... I don't do garbage...

[Lee]

I never knew that a potty mouth was a bad thing :o

I guess I had better add that to my list!

[saxmaniac]

I hate when my house is messy and I constantly clean the damn thing over and over again. I don't sit down on the sofa till about 9 pm at night. Im always in the kitchen cleaning. it must be the OCD..LOL..

Kids cured us of this. With 3 kids, we don't start cleaning until 9pm!

[Thoover]

Kids cured us of this. With 3 kids, we don't start cleaning until 9pm!

Well didn't the post say
I should get a Maid
I wish I had a maid
I NEED a maid..
:D:D

[saxmaniac]

Well didn't the post say
I should get a Maid
I wish I had a maid
I NEED a maid..
:D:D

Yeah, everybody ought to have a maid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahqu1nd3Zu8).

[Brensdad]

My pancreas is broken.

[StillMamamia]

My pancreas is broken.


:eek: This one's good!

[Thoover]

Yeah, everybody ought to have a maid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahqu1nd3Zu8).

It should come standard with a house that is for sure... LOL

[Christopher]

I am a Man. :D

[StillMamamia]

I am a Man. :D


This one's good too! :D;)

[Caydens_Mommy]

I have many but here are a few

I tend to overanalyze pointless things alot
I tend to read people the wrong way sometimes
I tend to be to nice at times
I never make time for myself, but always make time for everyone else.


The list could go on, but we won't go there!! :)

[MReinhardt]

I'm not perfect! I make mistakes!:D

[Twinklet]

My goodness, I have too many to name, let alone confess on a public forum!!

But here are a select few:

I have difficulty saying "no" to volunteer jobs

I worry about both of my kids too much

I WAY over-analyze people, situations and spirituality--to the point where I confuse myself

I am a recovering perfectionist. I say 'recovering' because while it will most likely never go away, I am MUCH improved. I don't scrub baseboards with a toothbrush anymore. At least, not often.

I take out my frustrations on my extremely patient DH who loves me unconditionally and will most definitely receive a large golden crown in Heaven for putting up with me. Seriously. I'm working on that one, too.