Care and Feeding Meme
1. How can I tell if you're angry?
Unless you are really close to me you might not. I tend to calmly talk about things that make me angry with people I don't know so well. If it's my nearest friends and family I am kind of loud and bitchy about things. Something I need to work on.
2. How should I behave around you if you're angry?
Don't yell back and try to be rational with me. I tend to respond like with like. So if you want to diffuse me be calm and I will mirror you. If you want to get into it feel free to get pissed off.
3. How do you want me to behave when you are hurting emotionally? How is it best to comfort you?
Hugs, an open ear and a willingness to go with my impulsive whims.
4. Are there things we should not discuss?
No. I am pretty open to anything.
5. How should I treat you when you are ill?
Chinese take out, cookies and science fiction genre television show marathons.
6. What makes you happy that's in my power to grant you?
Spending time with me. I love being social, but often am just out and about with the kids. I love them to little bits and pieces but sometimes it would be really nice to talk to adults besides my spouse. This isn't to say that he isn't a good conversationalist but diversification is good for the soul.
7. How would you like us to recognise your birthday?
Birthday wishes are appreciated and of course spend time with me. I miss my friends.
8. Are there any standing categories of presents that would be appropriate or unwelcome?
I would be delighted if you decided to gift me with something provided it wasn't just something else to clutter up my home with. I have to say I would be kind of unhappy with large pieces of furniture in the vein of the large dining room table Ian's aunt gave us without any warning.
9. Are there times of the year that are difficult for you? Please explain if you are comfortable.
Winter is a challenge and I also tend to get all squicky around the time that Owen was born for obvious reasons.
10. Are there important anniversaries in your life?
wedding anniversary in August, kids birthdays, Owen's day.
11. How do I cater for you if you are visiting me?
Provide me with caffeine and direct me to how best I can help you out while I am there. Let me cook for you.
12. If I want to contact you, how should I do it?
Phone is fairly reliable as well as email and facebook messages. I do also respond to lj messages if the seem to warrant a response.
Unless you are really close to me you might not. I tend to calmly talk about things that make me angry with people I don't know so well. If it's my nearest friends and family I am kind of loud and bitchy about things. Something I need to work on.
2. How should I behave around you if you're angry?
Don't yell back and try to be rational with me. I tend to respond like with like. So if you want to diffuse me be calm and I will mirror you. If you want to get into it feel free to get pissed off.
3. How do you want me to behave when you are hurting emotionally? How is it best to comfort you?
Hugs, an open ear and a willingness to go with my impulsive whims.
4. Are there things we should not discuss?
No. I am pretty open to anything.
5. How should I treat you when you are ill?
Chinese take out, cookies and science fiction genre television show marathons.
6. What makes you happy that's in my power to grant you?
Spending time with me. I love being social, but often am just out and about with the kids. I love them to little bits and pieces but sometimes it would be really nice to talk to adults besides my spouse. This isn't to say that he isn't a good conversationalist but diversification is good for the soul.
7. How would you like us to recognise your birthday?
Birthday wishes are appreciated and of course spend time with me. I miss my friends.
8. Are there any standing categories of presents that would be appropriate or unwelcome?
I would be delighted if you decided to gift me with something provided it wasn't just something else to clutter up my home with. I have to say I would be kind of unhappy with large pieces of furniture in the vein of the large dining room table Ian's aunt gave us without any warning.
9. Are there times of the year that are difficult for you? Please explain if you are comfortable.
Winter is a challenge and I also tend to get all squicky around the time that Owen was born for obvious reasons.
10. Are there important anniversaries in your life?
wedding anniversary in August, kids birthdays, Owen's day.
11. How do I cater for you if you are visiting me?
Provide me with caffeine and direct me to how best I can help you out while I am there. Let me cook for you.
12. If I want to contact you, how should I do it?
Phone is fairly reliable as well as email and facebook messages. I do also respond to lj messages if the seem to warrant a response.