Thursday, March 16, 2017

Lilli's Little Meme







Thanks to Lilli for finding this clever meme!  I always think they are so much fun to both write and to read.





Who's oldest?  

That would be Sam by only 5 months.  I love to rub it in a bit, but then my birthday rolls around, and I have to shut up.


Who was interested first?

It was pretty much a mutual attraction.  I saw him as soon as I came into the classroom.  Very broad shoulders and chestnut hair.



Same High school?

Yep.  Ours was a huge high school, and I never knew Sam as a freshman.  We met on the first day and in first period of sophomore year.




Most sensitive?

This is a tough one.  If it has to do with people, I am probably more sensitive than Sam.  But if it has to do with animals, Sam is an easy mark.




Worst temper?

That would be me.  Patience is not my strong suit.  Driving is where I really have to consciously focus on staying relaxed.  There are some serious ttwd expectations that address my temper, and it is worlds better than it used to be.


More social?

Being social used to be more difficult for Sam, especially in larger groups.  He is quite comfortable and eager in smaller groups, though, and loves to meet new people.  I think I am the more extroverted of us both, though.  Or I just have a big mouth.  It's hard to tell.




Most stubborn?

OMG - this is a toss-up or maybe just a tie between the two of us.  Back in our pre-ttwd days, not being able to get past our differences and perceived slights was always a big problem.  There were many times when neither of us would give an inch.




Wakes up first?

I am normally a very early riser.  A natural morning person.  Sam knows if he wakes up before I do, that I am probably sick.



Bigger Family?

There were 3 children in Sam's family, and he was the baby.  There were 4 children in my house, and I was the oldest.  Bossy just comes natural to me.





Flowers?

It is fun to receive flowers, but almost 10 years ago, I did request no more flowers delivered by the florist.  Seems outlandishly expensive.  But I do enjoy white tulips if Sam finds them while out shopping.  I have never bought him flowers, but I have cut red roses from the garden for him.  He would much prefer I bake him a pie.




Who cooks the most?

That is a toss up now that we are older.  When the boys were small, I definitely did more of the cooking.  Sam is the master of omelets and king of the grill.  He has a massive smoker in which he prepares the most mouth-watering ribs you have ever tasted.





Cries more?

Oh, I take the prize for that one.  Happy, sad, angry, empathetic - just name it and I have tears for it.  The thing that can always make Sam get watery eyes are the stories of soldiers and their selflessness.  I always tell him he is on the "sucker list" for every military museum in this country and across the pond, too.  He will always make a donation.








Said I love you first?

For the life of me, I do not remember.  My memory really sucks so I should perhaps ask Sam.  (Pause Here)  He doesn't remember either.  Good god, we are old!  We do know for sure that we were both 15 years old.



Better singer?

Neither of us can carry a tune as much as we love music.  It is better if I am singing along with a song.  And I love to memorize the lyrics from my favorites.  I will sing to myself if I am alone.






Better driver?

Sam is a very good driver, but I don't think he drives fast enough.  TTWD has done a lot to help me keep my mouth shut in the car.



Hogs the remote?

I don't think either of us do.  We do not watch TV together that often.  We do enjoy a movie together, but Sam does not like any television series until it comes out on DVD. 






Better cook?

Probably me.  I love to cook when I am not working.  Most weeks we cook a lot on the weekend, and it lasts us through the work week.  



Clothes And Shoe Hoarder?

True Confessions.  I have way too many of both.  Sam doesn't usually mind if I am careful to stay sensible about money.  He even built me a "shoe wall."  I like to touch shoes.  I find putting different pieces of clothing together in new ways very creative, and I am always snipping things out of fashion magazines to try a new color combination or a way to wear a scarf.  





What struck me as I finished up this post is that ttwd has changed the both of us so much.  The way we live.  The way we interact.  The way we love.  Five years ago, my answers to these same questions would have been much different.  There were times that we were not partners at all but rather adversaries.  We will never go back.  

                                          Happy Man 

                                        Happy Woman

                                       Happy Marriage 


  

20 comments:

  1. Hi Ella, this is a great meme and I enjoyed reading your answers and learning more about you and Sam. Wow, you were both 15 when you met? True high school sweethearts :)

    I'm totally with you on the driving thing. I'm often cursing even if it's only a 10 minute drive lol.

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. Loved your comment, Roz. If there was ever a recording of me when I am driving, no one would ever believe that I once taught elementary school!

      Hugs From Ella

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  2. Ella,
    Loved all your answers and I am so tempted to to this meme as well as the other one floating about these days. Would you be upset if I had a go and did one of them after my saying no for for long???????
    Meredith

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    1. Meredith Malloy, I could never be upset over such a thing, and I would love to read your answers! But the next time I work on a meme to post, I would hope you would try just a few questions. You can always make me laugh.

      Ella

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    2. Ella,
      Okay............ because you have given me forgiveness, I will attempt this meme a little less on the guarded side. And, yes, I will answer any meme you write from here on out!
      Meredith

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  3. Great illustrations - I just do words anymore, I'm too lazy to go through that.

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    1. Thanks Sunny Girl! I know it sounds silly but finding illustrations makes me happy. Not as happy as shoes, but pretty damn happy.

      Ella

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  4. I just love your answers! Memes are always so interesting. I, too, love white tulips. And I already know your penchant for shoes!

    Hugs
    Ami

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    1. Thanks, Ami. I love when you come across the pond to visit! Someday I will bring you white tulips. Or I will buy a bunch and keep half for myself, my friend.

      Shoe shopping and an Adnam's. Sounds like a good day to me.

      Ella Says Red Shoes Are the Best

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  5. Good meme. Great answers and pictures,

    hugs
    DF

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    1. Another voice from across the pond! Glad you liked the meme. Don't know if it was Lilli or someone else, but it was fun to share.

      Hugs From Ella

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  6. Thank you for sharing, Ella...I'm with Sam as I am also a sucker for animals and tear up regarding soldiers and their sacrifices. I have a shoe wall also and way too many clothes...my youngest just hauled two trash bags full of sweaters out to donate for me...some I had since he was a baby...they are still in good shape. :)

    Hugs and blessings...Cat

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    1. Hi Cat! If you did not see Hacksaw Ridge at the movie theater, be sure to get hold of the DVD. One of the best soldier stories I have ever seen.

      Hugs From Ella

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  7. Loved reading your answers Ella and learning a little more about you. I think white tulips are beautiful.

    Hope you both have a wonderful weekend.

    Love,
    Ronnie
    xx

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    1. Goodness, it is a British Invasion! So love to hear from all of you. Thanks for your sweet comment.

      Hugs Across the Pond,
      Ella

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  8. I love reading more about the lives of our Blogland friends; thanks for sharing your answers. It's interesting that several of us met our husbands before we left school. I was told many times that Harry and I wouldn't last but here we are, 47 years later.
    I don't have a shoe wall but I share your love of footwear and have several red pairs. Have you ever been to Madrid? It's shoe heaven, more shoe shops than I've seen in any other place.
    Rosie xx

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    1. I love memes, too. Yes, Sam and I have actually been together 5 years longer than we have been married. Many many years and never as happy as right now!

      Passing a shoe store without going in is a hard thing for Ella.

      Hugs Across the Pond to you, Rosie!

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  9. loved reading your answers tho this meme...thank-you for sharing your beautiful self with us :-) Hugs

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    1. What a sweet little greeting this is, Terps! Wish I could give you a big BEAR hug, my friend.

      Ella

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  10. Loved reading your answers, Ella! :) What a fun meme! I have to get busy and write this one up.

    I too love white tulips! Light pink ones are probably my next fav, but white any time!

    I just cannot imagine you with a bad temper! You are too sweet, Ella!

    I completely agree with you about how much ttwd changes things for the better! Those changes do become readily apparent when stopping to think about behaviors, such as with a meme. I thank my lucky stars that we are in this place! Love your last three sentences! Happy for you and your spanky fella! Many hugs,

    <3 Katie t

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