Thursday, December 10, 2009

get them immigrated (Manic Hispanic)

If you have never heard these fellows... they are wonderful. Enjoy a bit of Manic Hispanic. I'll include the original version of this tune from The Offspring... love both. Meanwhile, please enjoy this essay by my Bear. That's my girl!


I grew up with three brothers and zero sisters. My mother and I were the only females, outnumbered by males by two. All my life being the only girl has been the only way of life. It seems I must be a glutton for punishment because even now, as an adult, I am the only female in the house. Michael is my fiancé and Turkey is our son. Jason is our roommate and Gabe is his son. Finally, we have the newest addition to the house, Curtis. I am horrifyingly outnumbered. The testosterone has never been so thick! This is how I survive being outnumbered by the male sex.

My house is certainly not the most spotless, but we have laid out rules we live by. We all work together to keep our home tidy. I may be a mother, but I am only the mother to one of the males in the home. I resent being treated otherwise. It was not always so simply put as we all work together to keep it clean. In the beginning, I kept the whole house clean. I would clean top to bottom, with the exception of the roommates bedrooms, that I will not do. Then one day I came home from a grueling day at school, I was angry to come in to see that the inside of the house had been hit by a hurricane or so it had seemed. I had had it! I screamed, I yelled, and I threw shoes! That was the final straw, I would take no more. I went up stairs to cool off. I decided to make a chore chart. I came down the stairs, chart in hand and ordered the males to sit down the kitchen. They sat down. I explained I could no longer do this all by myself, so I had fixed the situation, everyone would do their part. Since the blow out, the guys have remained vigilant in getting their chores done. I guess no one likes shoes thrown at them. At least I got through to them.

While establishing a daily chore list remains to be the first thing to come to mind when dealing with the male species, learning to cope with their personalities is a close second. With testosterone filling the air like smoke from a fire, when an argument breaks out, you must never choose sides. If at all possible, exit the room before someone says,” Don’t you agree Claire?” You should never respond to a question like this, even if you do agree. This situation only backfires in your face, no matter what the issue may be. Especially in the case of who fathers their child the best? No one ever wins and feelings are forever damaged, if you escape this fight, you will be alright.

Last but not least is never offer to do a man’s laundry! What may seem to be a onetime offer, will overtime become a duty assigned to the “woman” of the house. This situation can be easily avoided by lying to the man, tell him you are just too busy to do any favors at the moment. It may seem harsh, but it is their laundry, they should know if they are wearing their last clean pair of boxers. Even if they offer to do your next load in trade, do not accept. Be strong, you are woman!

Being the only female does have some benefits, for sure. I do enjoy hanging with the guys over primping my hair and painting my nails with the girls. However, the key to keeping your sanity is staying you. Not becoming their mother, their maid, their drycleaner. Men are devious, using all wit and charm to gain power over females and to get what they want. You must set the boundaries, guidelines, and rules to show your authority. Never allow yourself to do it all alone.


Yay! Bear! Another great essay girl. I'm proud of you. Keep it up and that nursing degree will be there in no time at all. I'll miss you when you move to Pullman to do the teaching hospital thing... but you won't find a more proud mom anywhere on earth... the moon... the stars.


Now for The Offspring that I promised folks... and an extra just becasue I really like it. Right? Yeah!

The Offspring - Come Out and Play (Keep 'Em Separated) Music Video
Get the single at iTunes.
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http://www.offspring.com/itunes/itunes.php?id=4

The Offspring - Self Esteem Music Video
Get the single at iTunes.
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http://www.offspring.com/itunes/itunes.php?id=3


New frog in the pond promises to give the deer hunter a run for his for his money. woot! The fun is on. Wish me luck. I like this one too.

25 comments:

  1. All-- Oh my gosh... a marathon phone call from the new frog, P. Wow. I am gonna have a ton of fun with this one. What a sweet, sweet man!

    Geez... is it wrong of me to go to the deer hunters's house and talk on the phone to this new frog? Naw... the deer hunter knows what is up.

    Rev it up boys... I'm keeping score. What fun! Hahaha. I'm curious to see reactions here. Truly this frog and I connected in a very comfortable and interesting way. Hummmmm...

    Fun stuffs! And yes... everyone knows about everyone else. Let the games begin!

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  2. billy pilgrim-- I think Santa was listening to your wish for me. Wink.

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  3. I've got just a couple of things that need washing. Would you mind throwing them in with yours? Cool. Let me load them into the machine. Oops! There's no room for your stuff now. You don't mind do you? Cool. When you get them done, my shorts go in the upper drawer with the socks and my shirts go in the middle drawer. No starch when you iron the pants, OK? Cool. When's dinner?

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  4. You have a a good stable of frogs there, but can any of them sing?

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  5. Good essay from your guest-blogger. I'm glad Bear knows how to lay down the law.

    As far as your anuran situation goes, I'm glad you found a special one. Good for you.

    dmarks: Thanks for that. One of my favorites.

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  6. dmarks-- Gee, I don't know. But I love that little guy! Well, in small doses anyway. I can't imagine living with a frog who sounds like Robert Goulet and staying sane for terribly long. Ha. Thanks for the link!

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  7. Cube-- Did you know that there is a frog called the "Edible Frog"? Or that there is one calld a "Bare-hearted Glass Frog"?

    Yes, Bear is a tough cookie, but a sweetheart too.

    As for the other frog situation. Yeah, I do really like this one too. But I'm also a bit freaked out by that... not to mention confused.
    Making wise choices is not my forte. Things have become extremely complicated... literally over night. I can't confide in my confidant because he's part of the issues at hand and that makes him a biased party.

    Which door...the lady or the tiger?

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  8. billy pilgrim-- That's easy for you to say!

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  9. **Which door... the lady or the tiger?**

    My first response is that personally, I wouldn't want the lady OR the Tiger. He's a repulsive individual ;-)

    My real response is... only you can answer that one, my dear. Look in your heart and you will know.

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  10. What a great essay. Bear has some mad writing skillz.

    You'd think if the Deer Hunter were smart, he'd work a little harder at not making you feel the need for other frogs. May the best frog win.

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  11. Cube-- My heart feels kind of shaky. Not sure that I can trust it to be smart.

    This time someone else has to choose. I made a crappy choice before... like several times. Time for a frog to choose instead of me. I will sit in the frog blind and bide my time.

    Until then I have to keep a heavy chain on my foolish heart.

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  12. Churlita-- The truly amazing thing about DH is that it is entirely a relationship of being comfortable and safe with each other while remaining individuals. He does not have to work at anything. He has no worries.

    Or didn't. I do not know how this new development will affect things.
    I only know that for the first time I dread having to be honest with him. I'll do it. But I dread it.

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  13. We all work together to keep our home tidy.

    When did this come about?

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  14. I love Bear's essay...as the mother of four boys and one girl, we know what it is like to be outnumbered! She handles it way better than I :-)

    And this new frog sounds tres interesting, Ananda. Can't wait to hear more.

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  15. Keep battling those crazy males! We had a chore chart in college, but there was always this one guy who wouldn't do his part, do his dishes, etc... very frustrating!

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  16. I may be overstepping my role in your life, but I can't be silent. No, no, no. You must never let someone else choose your path for you. You are the boss of you.

    You may now ban me if you wish. I'll understand.

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  17. BBC - You be nice to Ananda! Besides Bear was talking about HER house.

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  18. Bear - You rock! I still don't have a handle on life like you do! Amazing. Your mom did a really good job, didn't she?

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  19. Okay, I'm still intrigued by the post that disappeared. I say, go for it!

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  20. BBC - You be nice to Ananda! Besides Bear was talking about HER house.

    I just speed read her long posts and miss things at times. Ya wanna spank my butt? Ha ha ha

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  21. Maybe it's just me, but I'd never do that. Playing with hearts isn't a game to me.

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  22. Randi-- I am not playing with anyone's heart. No one has given me theirs. I am not yet giving mine away either. I am not making myself clear I guess.

    When I say they know about each other, its not to set them up to compete. Its to be honest. I see other people. I want that made very clear to these guys.

    The fun I was looking forward to was having more stuff to do. Options are nice. I get to keep busy. My life was soooooo dull. I am truly enjoying myself now.

    Sorry to give you the wrong impression. Look, if I fall for someone ever again... and I am not sure that I can anymore...then I don't hurt anyone this way. Its to avoid hurt, not create tension. I HATE DRAMA.

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  23. just a few words to bear. you go, girl!

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