(If I knew whom to credit this photo/saying to, I totally would. Unfortunately, Mama Google left me hanging.)
Judging by the fact the last list I posted here sucked 499 people in to read it…in one day...I thought I’d give you some more fat to chew on. You can thank me later. Or never. I’m cool with that.
Let me start by saying that given the festive and colorful life I’ve led, I should be a DEAD ASS. So that, folks, begins the list:
#1…I’m alive.
And have been called a force of nature by at least 2 people, who aren’t related to me and don’t know each other at all.
#2…I can bleed for 7 consecutive days without dying, or showing visible signs of injury.
All bets are off for others showing signs of injury, either physical or emotional, if they happen to be in close proximity during those 7 days. You’ve been warned.
#3…I can pitch a tent, start a fire, rig a pole, bait a hook with a LIVE worm, cast a line, reel in a catch, and then clean, fillet and cook it. Oh, and I can forage greens to sauté as a side dish. In other words: I know how to camp…low-impact style. Don’t mind squatting to pee in the woods either. Yes, I’m a happy camper!
But to be fair, I enjoy 5 star hotels and room service too. I’m flexible like that.
#4…I can say my ABC’s backwards in less than 6 seconds. It’s true, I swear. My daddy taught me how when I was 6 years old, and Sugar Bean timed me about 3 months ago, after I taught her and my other 2 Beans.
Useless, stupid human trick, I know. But try it…it’s fun.
#5…The very first time I ever played Texas Hold ‘Em Poker was with 2 of my older brothers and 3 of my 20-something nephews at our family Fourth of July shindig one year. I took all of their money. One of them even had to write me a check. Could have been beginner’s luck, but was likely because I’m a bad-ass.
FYI–I didn’t cash the check, or keep their money. I’m a bad-ass, not a bitch.
#6…My homemade chili won 3rd place fin the Beverly Hills Chili-Cook Off one year. Didn’t take the top prize, but I cooked 6 gallons and there wasn’t a drop left. So the crowd liked it, which is so much better than winning.
Friends sometimes call and ask me to make it for them, because they crave it. Now THAT’s bad-ass.
#7…I have a Smokey and the Bandit t-shirt, and know the words to the theme song, because my sister let me watch the movie when I was about 8 years old and I’ve never forgotten them. She also taught me the lyrics to a famous Jimmy Buffett song around the same time, so now…
I like mine with lettuce and tomato
Heinz 57 and french fried potatoes
Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer
Well, good God Almighty which way do I steer for my Cheeseburger in Paradise
#8…My alma-mater holds 15 National Championship Titles. Enough said, except ROLL TIDE ROLL.
#9…I was in the cast of HAIR! at the University of Alabama the year it celebrated its 25th anniversary on Broadway. We sold out every performance….and yes…I participated in the nude scene. BUCK NEKID. Even during tech/dress rehearsal under full-flourescent lighting with about 15 people seated in the audience whom I’m certain had zero interest in seeing me naked.
I assume, once word got out that dancers were taking off clothing on stage, all the campus frat boys voyeurs stormed the box office, & bought a ticket. That would explain 8 sold-out performances, huh?
#10…Without hesitation, I would trade places with the one person in my life whom I know is struggling the most right now if I was sure it would end all the pain, anxiety, stress and hurt.
Why, you ask?
Because God thinks I’m a bad-ass too, and I can handle it.
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Beverly Hills has a chili cook off? Something about that does not compute. 😉
Oddly enough, yes!! I entered it 2 years in a row. First year didn’t place. Second year, I got 3rd. I have picture somewhere. I’ll try & dig it up 🙂
Love it! I can mount and balance a tire! Something tells me that together we’d be unstoppable…unless a shoe rack was rolled out in front of us.
Totally agree! Glad you enjoyed the list 🙂
I love this! Love it!! It’s always good to remind ourselves what we’ve been through to get us where we are goin’ … I’m starting to sound like ‘Mater… I better quit 🙂
Well, you know if you ever find yourself going through Hell….keep going. Eventually you’ll end up somewhere else, right? Thanks for the love 🙂
You’ve always been a bad-ass in my book! You’re like a 400-pound gorilla packed into that 90-pound frame! You ROCK!
400 lbs worth of gorilla is A LOT, girl. I’m glad I appear to make that solid of an impact…lol. And btw, I WISH I weighed 90 lbs….you are about 12 lbs off, but Ill take the compliment 🙂
wow…lot of reasons here 🙂