There are a lot of things that a lot of bloggers tend to be really great at and passionate about that I just plain suck at or don’t care about. While I certainly have my own passions and interests — reading, writing, dogs, primitives, and finances being a few — I just am NOT good at some of these things that seem to be really big amongst bloggers. In other words, you will likely never see me blogging about these topics aside from blogging to say how much I suck at them. Please note: this is just for fun because sometimes you have to poke fun at yourself a bit!
Going Out: I’ve always been an introvert and have always hated “going out” to bars, parties, etc. I’m like an old woman in a 20-something body, basically. I do like going out, but MY idea of going out is: going out to dinner, going out thrifting, going to one of my friend’s houses to play games, going out to the movies, going to book club, and other tame activities that generally don’t involve alcohol, partying, or late nights. After any of these activities, I then go home as early as possible so I can lie in bed and read or lounge on the couch and watch my reality TV. I can be a bit awkward and shy, so your typical idea of “going out” has never been my cup of tea and makes me feel wildly uncomfortable.
Fashion: While I wouldn’t say I dress hideously, I will say that I basically have two standard “uniforms:” yoga pants and a t-shirt on weekends and dress pants and a sweater on weekdays for work. I tend to go for neutral, solid colors that are generally pretty plain and I prefer my tops to be long. That’s about it, guys. I will say that in the spring, I did a major wardrobe overhaul where I filled two huge garbage bags of clothes to be donated. These were things that I didn’t wear any longer or didn’t find flattering. I tried to pare my wardrobe down to just items that make me feel good. It was a great start, but I still have some work to do. I think I’d like to be fashionable, but I don’t really know how? To my credit, I used to just buy stuff because it fit and now I’m trying to be more intentional in my choices and only buy things that flatter. Gotta start somewhere, right?
Cooking: I can’t really say I’m a BAD cook, because I wouldn’t really know… I’d just say that I’m not a cook in general. I COULD be a good cook but I haven’t really tried enough to say for sure. It’s just never been a real interest of mine. I am the queen of the crockpot though! This is something I definitely am working on, especially since Caleb will need some homecooked meals by Mom soon, and I am a decent baker so that’s a start!
DIY and Crafting: I’m just not a DIYer, much as I’d like to be. I would say my creative strength lies in writing, and certainly not in design. I get visions in my head for crafts and such and they just… never come out the way I’d envisioned. I am the definition of “Pinterest Fail.” I think part of my problem is that I get really impatient with crafts and then try to rush to finish, thus ruining whatever I was working on. Now I DID recently refinish a small wooden table with chalk paint and sandpaper distressing. I’m just waiting to do the last step which is waxing it. This project actually came out good so I’ll share pictures of the finished product soon. I love primitive furniture and decor so I’d LIKE to be more crafty… let’s call this one a work in progress.
Hair and Makeup: I just have never cared. I guess this one kind of goes along with the fashion thing. My hair has always been fine, thin, and stick straight. I get it cut about one to two times a year and wear it down every day. I shower each day then blowdry it. That’s it. Occasionally, I straighten it because I get some ugly, unflattering little kinks / waves otherwise. As for makeup, this is what I wear: eyeliner and eyeshadow… oh, and chapstick. Does that count? That’s IT. I don’t wear any facial products, mascara, or anything else. My morning routine takes no time which is good because I’m always in a rush. I don’t know, I’ve just never been a real girly girl and these are not my strengths.
Sports: While I do suck at PLAYING sports, I’m mostly referring to the lack of interest here. It seems like everyone is super into football but me. I just don’t get it and don’t understand how it works, even though I cheered with my cousins for a football team for a number of years when we were kids. Guess I just never paid attention, because I hated the cheering part too (introverts for the win!). I like the IDEA of football and honestly wish I liked it, but I just… don’t. I will say that it reminds me of fall and I like all of the football and cheering sounds that are sometimes playing in the background when my husband is watching. It’s that quintessential fall sound, ya know? Hubby and I have been hosting a small Super Bowl gathering at our house for immediate family the past couple of years though, so that’s something! I AM into football food, so yay?
Well, that’s what I’ve got as for things I suck at / have no interest in that seems to be the opposite of a lot of bloggers!
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