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Friday, July 25, 2008

I'm not a snob!

Ok, so the subject of snobbery has come up due to the WT post... there are a few things I'm snob-ish about, but that's it. Mainly I'm much more WT than anything. WT is pretty harsh - I like to think of myself as frugal, practical, low-maintenance and laid back. I am snob-ish about my food - I like it fresh and organic for health reasons. I am snob-ish about my beer - I don't drink much so when I do enjoy a brewsky I want it to be something good (like Guiness!) and not taste like water (Coors Light!). I am way snobby about my popcorn - must NEVER be microwaved or movie theater - fresh on the stove w/oil only. YUM. I am a total snob about my internet speed. Must have speed or I'm very grumpy. I get internet rage. Hmmm, anything else? I can't think of anything. But I can think of PLENTY reasons why I'm white trash. Past and Present.
1. I shop at Walmart. (not the clothes section though)
2. I would die without Target. (And Costco for that matter!)
3. Sometimes I think Old Navy is a little pricey. $40 for that shirt? Really? I should go to Styles!
4. I gladly accept hand me down jeans from my friends. After all, they buy the designer type that I can't bring myself to spend the money on.
5. I go places in public after the gym - drenched in sweat, with crazy hair and no make-up. I find nothing wrong with and am not embarrassed in the slightest.
6. My 3 year old prefers to pee in the bushes b/c that's the way mommy taught him. I also taught the potty, but if we're already outside, why not?
7. I refuse to buy sun glasses that cost more than $20.
8. There is no 10 second rule - we eat off the ground. And guess what? We don't get sick.
9. My kids have a morning snack on the kitchen floor while I'm getting ready for work.
10. I do my make up in the car. Yes, red lights only.
11. I buy undergarments at CostCo. And clothes. And make up. And my wedding ring. And shampoo/conditioner.
12. I pick food off my friends and family's plates without asking.
13. I like to pick people. Need a pimple on your back popped? I'm your girl. Need those tonsil stones cleaned out? I'm your girl. Have nasty teeth that haven't been cleaned in 20 years? I'm your girl!
14. I chew my fingernails.
15. I crack my kids toes.
16. I've pretty much given up on carrying a diaper bag. Or a purse. If it doesn't fit in my clutch, pockets, or my stroller, it just doesn't make the cut.
17. We have a subscription to "Star" magazine. And we read it.
18. My one year old knows what the bottle opener is used for... and likes the taste of beer. (this is my husband's fault though!)
19. My garage is overrun by dirty laundry.
20. I garden in a bikini.
21. My kid's car seats get so filthy they could feet a rat, or two.
22. My boys play naked around our house and I'm happy b/c that means less laundry.
23. I have no problems discussing bowel movements. Regarding children or adults. I actually have a daily conversation with my babysitter and husband regarding my 3 year old's BMs.
24. My first car was a Ford Escort with black limo tint and I was the one who picked it out.
25. I lived in a double wide trailer for a few years growing up and like it.
26. I painted my wood paneled walls (in that double wide) white.
27. I had pet RATS in my double wide. Really! You buy them from the pet store and keep them in a cage. I had a male and female and bred them and sold the babies to the pet store.
28. I have clothes and shoes from 10 years ago that I still use.
29. I ate babyfood while feeding it to my babies. And liked it. (it was organic!)
30. I won first place in the first ever KROQ "Missed Period" pregnant bikini contest when I was 19 years old. The prize was $1,000!

Seriously, need I say more? he he he

2 comments:

Taylor said...

I'm sorry, I don't think there was anything snobby about your blog. And mostly the things on your WT list are due to being frugal, low-maintenance, being a picker (like me) and o.c. things that come along with it, being a busy mom with better things to do, etc. Laughed at 24, pleasantly surprised at 17, 20 means you don't like tan lines, Everybody does 5, EVERYBODY shops at Walmart, Target and/or Costco, every Mom does 23.. mm-k.

Robin Baker - The Blessed Hippie said...

leave it to my "should've been twin" Taylor to stick up for me =)