Listening: The Things People Say

I'm glad I didn't listen when they said...

~Once you have kids, you can't do that anymore.

~If you leave him, I think you're going to ruin your life.

~You? Run a half-marathon? That's hilarious.

~You should be an accountant, not a teacher.

~You two are never going to work.

~All men are like that.

~You're getting a tattoo? Are you crazy?

~You really need to start doing Facebook.

~Pink hair is for rock stars.

~When it comes to real estate, you'll never lose money.

~You know, I'm really not the romantic type.

~Having another kid is just going to complicate your life.

I wish I hadn't listened when they said...

~I think this new guy...he's the one you should marry.

~Too bad you don't look like your sister.

~You shouldn't be a writer. That's never going to work.

~A size 12? I'm sorry, we don't sell sizes that big here.

~Things like that don't happen to people like us.

~Will you marry me? (the first time)

~Don't get the VW Cabrio; it's not a responsible choice.

~The beach is too far.

~Aren't you a little too old to go dancing all night?

I'm glad I listened when they said...

~Have you heard of "Fifty Shades of Grey"?

~Will you marry me? (the second time)

~You should really start watching that new HBO show about 4 girls in NY.

~I'm telling you, a Brazilian wax will change your life.

~Let's get an RV.

~You need to get some therapy.

~Hey, you wanna apply for one of those home make-over shows?

~You really need to get a smart phone of some type...

~If you like tequila, you should try Patron.

~Let's just throw a bag in the back of the Jeep and take off to the Keys.

~You should go away for the weekend with your girlfriends one day.

~Don't wash your hair so often.

~Why don't we move in together?

~You should try on the skinny jeans.

~If you let me, I'll take care of you.

This was the last topic for Momalom's Five for Five series. I can't believe that after barely blogging once a week, I managed to get out five consecutive days AND read other blogs and comment. Thanks, Jen and Sarah, for doing this again, for giving me a little kick in the ass, and reminding me what it feels like when this place is more towards the top of my To-Do List.