As it’s the end of the year, I’ve been reflecting a bit on the happenings in my life across 2012. Overall, from my vantage point up here in the middle-aged cheap seats, it was a pretty good year. We did lose too many good friends as they left this world to move on to their next adventures. Reaching the mid-life marker seems to bring with it the reality that some of us leave this world too soon.
2012 also seemed to bring many opportunities for me to do or say things that I never thought I would ever, well, do or say. Now, I’m famous for putting my crazy, southern, Irish foot in my mouth. It’s really the law of averages: when you talk as much as I do; it’s only a matter of time before something just comes out wrong. But this is a little different: these are things that I did or said over the past year that were unique to 2012.
Therefore, following in the footsteps of the great David Letterman, here is Kimba’s List of Top Ten Surprising Things She Said in 2012:
Number Ten: “Can I get a re-tweet (RT)?”
Number Nine: “Where’s the cat?” (spoken by previous member of Team Canine).
Number Eight: “Oh, I see, I’m not pregnant; it’s just menopause.”
Number Seven: “Dammit, where are my readers?”
Number Six: “You know, I’m OK with the term ‘cougar.’ ”
Number Five: “Yep, just sent off the last tuition payment to Penn State.”
Number Four: “Would you take a dollar for this glass measuring cup?” (uttered at every estate sale in the DC metro area).
Number Three: “I look great…. for sixty” (modified from my previous “I look great… for fifty” mantra).
Number Two: “Ryan Reynolds may actually be hotter than George Clooney.”
And the Number One Surprising Thing Kimba Said in 2012: “What do I do? Well, I’m a writer.”
How about you? What surprised you about yourself in 2012?
Cheers – see you up in the middle-aged cheap seats in 2013,
Kimba
the goddess Jacqui says
January 5, 2013 at 8:52 pmKimba, this is my first visit here and I utterly adore you already!
The 'cougar' line had me blowing tea through my nose!!!
(for the record, I'm perfectly fine with it too).
Most surprising thing this goddess said in 2012?
"I don't have to explain anything,"
Kim Dalferes says
January 7, 2013 at 10:05 amHola Jacqui. One of my all time favorite quotes is from the great Kate Hepburn: "Never complain; never explain." LOVIN that was your epiphany for 2012!
Katy Tafoya says
January 4, 2013 at 10:21 pmWhat a fun 2012 recap Kimba. I honestly can't say that I was on Twitter enough actively to have said anything "did I really just say that"ish. But I've no doubt my husband could rattle off a few of my better moments 😉
Kim Dalferes says
January 7, 2013 at 10:16 amLOL, check-in with hubby and let me know; thanks for stopping by.
Michele Anderson says
January 4, 2013 at 1:34 pmI want to be in your club Kimba, if you have one of course. Nathalie will vouch for me, I'm sure. Meanwhile, I'll have to think of my own "I can't believe I said that" quotes. I'm sure I have a top 10, because most of 2012 blew my aging mind!
Kim D says
January 4, 2013 at 2:55 pmLOL, "Club Kimba." Why not?! We only serve tequila and chocolate and encourage the wearing of red coats with boots. Will have to develop a secret hand shake and password!
Louise Edington says
January 4, 2013 at 1:24 pmVery cute, love it 🙂 A couple of my own things 🙂
1) I am an astrologer (talk about hiding that for 20 years!)
2) I REALLY don't want to be the same as everyone else
3) Google+ is drawing me in!
There are more, been quite a watershed year for me 🙂
Much love
Louise
Kim D says
January 4, 2013 at 2:53 pmYou ARE an astrologer! A great soul-mapper. Keep up the good work in 2013.
Holly says
January 4, 2013 at 1:23 pmWonderful post!! I can relate to a few things that you have mentioned.. And of course I had teenagers to rub it in!! It will be an interesting year to see how many more "I said what"… come to be!!
Kim D says
January 4, 2013 at 2:51 pmAh, teenagers….. life's little reminder that the mother's curse works: "I hope you grow up to have children exactly like you!" Hang in there!!
Diane Marie says
January 4, 2013 at 10:24 amLoved the post Kimba. Brought smiles to my face as I reflected upon some of my own like "I am going to move to Jacksonville". What the heck is in Jacksonville. Well my business totally opened up to a new level after the move so while I wondered why I was moving, The Universe knew that I needed a change of scenery and some new friends to create with.
Kim D says
January 4, 2013 at 10:40 amHey Diane, did you know I'm a Florida gal – born and raised in WPB, transplanted to VA back in 1995. Enjoy the weather this time of year!!
Nathalie Villeneuve says
December 28, 2012 at 5:17 pmLOL…I love it… Again a great chuckle! I also relate to a few of the items you mentioned. A few things that surprised me are:
~ Our family contribution for college is WHAT?
~ I never noticed there was so many people wanting to help other people do what they love…is it a trend…LOL
Great post Kimba 😉
Kimba says
December 28, 2012 at 6:36 pmYeah, sorry Nathalie, but that college tuition is a shocker! Hard to believe I was writing my first tuition check four years ago. Time always flies.
Tonya Sheridan says
December 28, 2012 at 4:33 pmHi Kim,
What a fun post! I can relate to a few of the items on your list. 🙂 It's been a fast moving year for me as well with many changes, all positive.
Kimba says
December 28, 2012 at 6:33 pmHi Tonya – would love to see your top ten!
Jean says
December 28, 2012 at 3:41 pmCute post! What surprised me about myself in 2012 is that for the first time in my life I was fired, yep, got a call one morning, the boss didn't like my answer and he told me to pack up my things. However, once I got over the initial shock, I picked myself up and realized that it was for the best, I would have been stuck at a job I was unhappy at for a very long time, and now I am free to work my SendOutCards business and lots of time with my grandson.
Jean
Gratitude Coach
Kimba says
December 28, 2012 at 6:31 pmJean, so sorry that change was so abrupt and harsh for you in 2012. Hope that 2013 brings you lots of happiness and fulfillment.
Greg says
December 28, 2012 at 8:21 amAwesome end-of-2012 post dear !!!
Kim Dalferes says
December 28, 2012 at 9:00 amThx darlin! Happy New Year.