June 30th, 2008

Hilly Freestyles The “A to Z” Meme…

This meme has rules, apparently.  Copy and paste, fill in the blanks, use the preset alphabetical statements to find those blanks, blah blah.  Well, fuck that.  Today I am going to freestyle the hell out of this meme, as I am prone to do.  So my “A to Z” is probably going to be a whole helluva lot different from the others you see out there.  I’m just going to take each letter as it comes, giving you a little snippet of me as we go along.  Ready?  Set?  Go!

Animated: I’m a very animated speaker and I talk with my hands…a lot. I have no idea how to have a conversation without every ounce of me getting involved in it…hands, hair flips, smiles, big eyes, dramatic facial expressions, blahsy blah.

Booze Whore: I like booze and I don’t care who knows it! It’s not as if I’ve got a problem and need to check into the nearest rehab. I just like drinking and do it on social occasions more than not. Besides, drunk Hilly is sorta fun and crazy. Hrm, I’m not sure how she’s different from sober Hilly but whatever.

Clever: I know, I know….calling myself “clever” is a little like tooting my own horn but hey, I’d rather be loud and proud than shrink into a violet or something similar.

Determination: Life doesn’t just throw lemons at me; it throws dodge balls. Somehow I manage to keep my head above water while smiling the whole time. This isn’t some martyrdom thing I’m talking about here…it’s my life and I am determined to make it more than just livable.

Easy-Going: Oh sure, people *say* that they’re not high maintenance but when it comes right down to it, you know and I know that they totally are. Me? I think I’m completely easy-going and just seem to go with whatever flow. It’s that whole thing I talked about…letting go of control. Yeah, that helps a lot…

Foo Diddy: I shied away from “girl friends” until I met the Foo about 4 years ago. She’s totally my BFF and no matter how much each of us have grown and changed, we’ve been able to change together and not grow apart. She amazes me and I am so happy to have her in my life.

Gardenias: These are my favorite flowers…ever.  I’ve always dreamed of having a house that had tons of little window boxes filled with gardenias, so that I could open the house up at night and let the smell waft in.  No, I don’t dream big….I just dream of the small but happy things mostly.

Hope: I am a true believer that “hope” is one of the ultimate emotions.  Whenever life has me down on the ground, clutching my knees to my chest while softly crying, the thing that makes me get up and wipe the tears away?  Always hope.  When i am lost and have no idea what to do next?  Hope.  It’s a powerful little thing, it is.

Insomniac: Yes, this was on the original version of this meme but it fits.  I have had insomnia for years due to my anxiety/panic disorder.  My problem is that I just cannot shut my brain off at night…it keeps going, thinking, analyzing, worrying, etc.  So I take 2 Advil PM and 1 Trazodone each night and I sleep like a baby…mostly.

Jenny Craig: This is the diet I am currently on.  So far, I’ve lost 11 pounds in 3 weeks!  Let’s see how much more I can lose, huh?

Karl: My best guy friend of over seven years.  I think most of you know him or know of him.  You know, he “whacked it, jacked it and peed on the floor”.

Love: “Love is like oxygen.  Love is a many spledonred thing. Love lifts us up where we belong.  All you need is love.”

Mah Davey-Joe: The alter-ego to one of my BFFs, Dave2,  is mah partner in crime, plus he brings me booze and tiaras then gallivants with me through Disneyland.

Nonchalance: I’m practicing the art of being nonchalant but I truly suck at it.  I guess that’s a good thing because I’d rather care too much than too little.  But still…it’s like I’m a window and you can see right through me.  It would be easier if I was a bit more…unaffected.

Oprah: I believe that she’s the devil bitch.  Charity does not come with a camera crew.  Enough said.

Pushing Daisies: This is my favorite TV show, hands down.  If it doesn’t come back on soon, I may just die!  Seriously though, this program is everything that’s good about television.

Quilted: One of my friend’s favorite analogies that I use is that of the patchwork heart.   Here’s how that analogy actually works….each person that we love never truly leaves us or fades away; they all have a special place inside of us, helping to create a patchwork heart.   I truly believe that….everyone I’ve ever loved and continue to love now have special places in my quilted heart, no matter how big or small.

Roller Skates: Not a lot of people know this, but what the hell….  Last month, I bought real roller skates.  No, not roller blades, but roller skates.  They are a great form of exercise and I am hoping that when I slim down a bit more, I can talk Ginamonster into telling me more about becoming a Roller Derby Girl.

Silly Hilly: I am going to be 37 years old in November and I act as if I am about 25 on a good day, but usually more like I am 18.  I asked my friend the other day if he thought I’d act more “grown up” after I turn 40 and he replied, “God, I hope not”.  Agreed, my friend…agreed.  I like being silly and youthful.  There is no reason I should not be.

Tori: For those of you that are not really into reading between the lines enough to know that most of my post titles come from Tori Amos songs, I have a news flash:  She is my favorite musical artist, period.  Yes, I have love for many other artists that come just below her, but she is number one.  Her music moves me in ways that I cannot even explain.

Ugly: I’m not a huge fan of that band Staind, but I’ve always loved that one song where they say, “inside you’re ugly…ugly like me”.  I think I just identify with the fact that all of us have that ugliness inside.  I’m not ashamed to admit that I have it too….but I think that in the end, all that matters is what you do with that ugliness and how hard you try to make it go away.

Voluptuous: I’ve decided, as of right now, that “voluptuous” is the word that I am going to use to describe my physique.  No more calling myself “fat assed” or anything similar.  From now on, I am fucking sexy and voluptuous!

Wordsmith: I like to make up words, the funkier the better.  I absolutely love it when they catch on too.  I may not have a book deal like some people but hey, I can make up a new word like nobody’s business!

Xing: So remember how I called myself clever up there?  Yeah, this may change your mind.  You know how crosswalks will often have the words “PED XING” painted on the road before them?  So I always thought it was “Pedestrian Zing” and did not understand that “XING” meant “crossing” until I was about 25 years old.  Go ahead, snort and laugh…it’s fucking unbelievable, I know!

You: Yes, you….you make me smile.

Zigzag: Sometimes my emotions tend to zigzag all over the place.  I’ve recently realized that the more afraid I am to actually “own” those emotions, feel them and deal with them, the more I go up and down in the crazy department.  Working on that though….meh.

26 Kisses,
Me

Posted in Memes and Quizzes | Comments (19)

19 Responses to “Hilly Freestyles The “A to Z” Meme…”

  1. Tori Blaine Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 12:44 am

    I got all excited when I got to “T”… and quickly deflated… and then I got to “Y” and I was all better again…

    Tori Blaines last blog post..the good and the bad

  2. Avitable Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 5:59 am

    Pushing Daisies comes out on DVD in September. I can’t wait!

    Avitables last blog post..Party nonsense

  3. Selma Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 6:30 am

    This was such a refreshing meme to read. I am totally with you on hope. Even when everything seems really bleak, hope seems to find its way into my heart. And I agree with you about remaining ’silly’ and youthful. It’s really important no matter what age you are.

    Selmas last blog post..The Cry Of The Banshee

  4. student teacher Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 6:59 am

    Holy moly, I think we are the same person.

    I have songs that move me because I can identify with the lyrics and “Outside” by Staind is one of them.

    I got chills when I read that.

    student teachers last blog post..Oops

  5. radioactive tori Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 7:35 am

    That one Staind song really gets me too. There are so many lines in it that are just so…..I can’t even find the words to describe how much they make me feel.

    I loved this meme. Even if the Tori wasn’t me that you were talking about.

    radioactive toris last blog post..Giant Freaky Elvis Head

  6. Finn Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 7:52 am

    If I lost my hands I would lose the ability to speak.

    If I didn’t have hope I would dry up and blow away.

    Congrats on the 11 pounds! That’s wonderful; keep up the good work!

    Finns last blog post..Should Adam Marry Steve?: A Conversation With God

  7. metalmom Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 8:58 am

    V-Voluptuous…..What happened to Vixen? Va-Va-Vavoom? Vodka?

    metalmoms last blog post..Trapped?

  8. Dragon Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 9:04 am

    Without hope, life would be impossible. I never thought of it as an emotion but, I guess it is.

    I’m also a big fan of pushing daisies. For a tv show about death, it’s pure joy to watch.

    Congrats on your weightloss. Go Hilly!

    Dragons last blog post..Banana Maple Ice Cream with Sugared Walnuts

  9. Chris Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 9:23 am

    Voluptuous is hot and baby you got it! :) You’re so right, charity does not come with a film crew.

    Chriss last blog post..Pride Day

  10. SJ Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    I AM a fan of Staind. Aaron Lewis’ voice gives me shivers. And Outside speaks to many of us, it seems. “I’m on the outside, I’m looking in …” basically describes how I’ve felt most of my life.

    The other Staind song that belongs on the soundtrack of my life (and IS, as a matter of fact!) is It’s Been Awhile. “It’s been awhile, but I can still remember just the way you taste …” I’m sure you know why that hits home. :cry:

  11. martymankins Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    Silly Hilly… I like that.

    Looks like I’m going to have to do some stealing here soon.

    martymankinss last blog post..The Wedding Part 2: The Big Day

  12. foo Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    I feel the same way about our friendship, PPH you.

  13. hello haha narf Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    you are wonderful.
    in so many ways.
    that is all.

    hello haha narfs last blog post..Overwhelmed In NYC

  14. Iron Fist Says:
    July 1st, 2008 at 12:27 am

    Amen on the voluptuous. And not just because ‘V’ is my favorite letter.

  15. Karl Says:
    July 1st, 2008 at 7:05 am

    Love the Pushing Daisies. Kristen Chenoweth (or however you spell her name) always makes me smile.

    Karls last blog post..Nudity

  16. sam Says:
    July 1st, 2008 at 12:16 pm

    “Charity doesn’t come with a camera crew.” Amen sista!

    I love this meme, I am so going to steal it real soon!

    Miss you! Sorry I haven’t been commenting but I’m still reading, just a little busy lately! ;)

  17. suze Says:
    July 2nd, 2008 at 6:09 am

    I knew you were a good egg when I discovered your love for Tori Amos was on par with my own. Other artists might come close, but no one has surpassed Tori in my books.

    suzes last blog post..perhaps an outhouse and some fireworks will clear my head…

  18. A Whole Lot of Nothing Says:
    July 2nd, 2008 at 5:58 pm

    I love me some Pushing Daisies, too. SO different and SO good.

    “Voluptuous: I’ve decided, as of right now, that “voluptuous” is the word that I am going to use to describe my physique.” I’ve termed myself ‘Fluffy.’

    A Whole Lot of Nothings last blog post..Wordless 7.2.8 - Eaten By Laundry

  19. Mrs. F Says:
    July 3rd, 2008 at 8:14 pm

    Can I just jump on the bandwagon with everyone else and say that I, too, love Pushing Daisies.

    Cute meme.

    Mrs. Fs last blog post..Bragging About My Mad Giveaway Entry Skillz, Yo’

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