tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post3089894007790563267..comments2023-07-11T14:42:14.414-04:00Comments on mothersofbrothersblog: 633. The Name GameMOVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-36662899919023064952012-01-19T16:46:54.823-05:002012-01-19T16:46:54.823-05:00Firstly, I nearly un-followed you when i read you ...Firstly, I nearly un-followed you when i read you don't like tea (I have about 5 cups a day, even in summer). Then I realised that's dreadfully judgemental, and you're far too funny for me to stop reading!<br /><br />I've given up trying to correct people who don't say my name right. I'm like 'Hi, I'm Ayesha' "Hello ayeesha", 'urm, no, it's ayesha, like eye-sha' I say, intending to point to my eye, but end up poking my own eye and getting frustrated and by the time i calm down that person is running away in the opposite direction....I'm great at socialising.Ayshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522585591000668827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-30824714809955101112012-01-19T15:13:54.576-05:002012-01-19T15:13:54.576-05:00Hi Patty, yes, someone telling you to "Just f...Hi Patty, yes, someone telling you to "Just focus" is exactly like them saying, "Oh, careful!" or "Watch out!" right AFTER you just tripped on something. Unless they have that oh-so-helpful time machine with them to say that 30 seconds earlier, the only thing I want to hear is, "Are you okay???" And yes, I also need the squirrel t-shirt. *sigh*MOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-12224780650073332302012-01-19T15:11:11.872-05:002012-01-19T15:11:11.872-05:00You're welcome! I most likely will stop by th...You're welcome! I most likely will stop by the store on Tuesday. :)MOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-77502218807091125512012-01-19T15:10:06.314-05:002012-01-19T15:10:06.314-05:00My brain filled up in 1985. I know all the Brat P...My brain filled up in 1985. I know all the Brat Packers, all the John Hughes movies, all the words from all the Madonna songs. But the name of the lady who is room mom for Tall's 2nd grade class? Not so much........MOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-2056385953777274842012-01-19T08:47:03.212-05:002012-01-19T08:47:03.212-05:00I'll be at the store from Sunday to Tuesday at...I'll be at the store from Sunday to Tuesday at 2:30 to 10:00kaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10875698766961965014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-83553432534733589592012-01-19T05:02:12.040-05:002012-01-19T05:02:12.040-05:00Oh, MOV! You are listening into my A.D.D. addled ...Oh, MOV! You are listening into my A.D.D. addled brain! This is exactly (really!) what goes on in my head, and if there are shiny objects around to further distract me - they will. "Oh what pretty earrings, where did you get them?" "I love your hair, it is such a great color on you." "Oh look, a squirrel!" (I wish I had bought that t-shirt.) Whatever it is that will distract me - WILL!!!<br />Thanks for letting me laugh about someone else with the same brain game going on. It is so very frustrating. <br />Doesn't someone telling you to "Just Focus", always really help, too? ; )Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15973045546056159869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-67875775160238861622012-01-18T13:45:28.319-05:002012-01-18T13:45:28.319-05:00I am an ace at Trivial Pursuit, which proves my he...I am an ace at Trivial Pursuit, which proves my head is full of interesting useless facts. I also never forget a face, real person or actor. Which is possibly why I can't remember names - I have no room left. I would have to forget a bunch of stuff that could win me a bar game! Heaven forbid.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05024241208927746859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-24802637398470120892012-01-18T11:47:38.343-05:002012-01-18T11:47:38.343-05:00Thank you very much.Thank you very much.kaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10875698766961965014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-14555010763218666752012-01-18T11:22:15.225-05:002012-01-18T11:22:15.225-05:00yay! so glad you got my book. i am happy to sign...yay! so glad you got my book. i am happy to sign it for you next time I see you, Kai! <br /><br />thanks!<br />MOVMOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-53188676962510591812012-01-18T11:21:42.608-05:002012-01-18T11:21:42.608-05:00I love it! (the part about you remembering actors...I love it! (the part about you remembering actors names.) <br /><br />As for the tea, you may have my share. :)MOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-33788056082233471052012-01-18T11:19:44.213-05:002012-01-18T11:19:44.213-05:00Oh, Motaki, your name is just unusual enough to be...Oh, Motaki, your name is just unusual enough to be forever burned into that tiny space in my brain reserved for important names. Yep, you might be hogging up the space that should have gone to President, uh, uh, I'll think of it.........MOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-64821233783821564562012-01-18T11:18:25.726-05:002012-01-18T11:18:25.726-05:00but the thing is, so you remember the dog's na...but the thing is, so you remember the dog's name?MOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-48109368806924783042012-01-18T11:17:51.143-05:002012-01-18T11:17:51.143-05:00this is why I like you so much! we are practicall...this is why I like you so much! we are practically the same person!MOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-91079305393882368222012-01-18T11:17:24.028-05:002012-01-18T11:17:24.028-05:00There are a lot of wizards who live around here an...There are a lot of wizards who live around here and they all expect ME to some sort of name wizard as well. Alas...........MOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-25079241562325286852012-01-18T11:16:27.650-05:002012-01-18T11:16:27.650-05:00I promise I will never ever ever never cross-my-he...I promise I will never ever ever never cross-my-heart-hope-to-die butcher your name, Mrs. Peanut Butter.MOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-83560100157125478872012-01-18T11:15:43.684-05:002012-01-18T11:15:43.684-05:00I hope you finally set him straight, Martin! er, ...I hope you finally set him straight, Martin! er, Michael!MOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-59997982939999606372012-01-18T11:15:15.313-05:002012-01-18T11:15:15.313-05:00Marianne-- no fair having a waaaaaaaaaay funnier c...Marianne-- no fair having a waaaaaaaaaay funnier comment than my whole blog. What's up with that? (and how does your husband like being called Steve?)<br /><br />And I have been called Amy before, and Jennifer!MOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-60296071415523489772012-01-18T11:14:06.052-05:002012-01-18T11:14:06.052-05:00Yes, I just hate them because they are big fakers,...Yes, I just hate them because they are big fakers, *pretending* to get your name right and then they, uh, they get your name right. Wait-- what was my point?MOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-1897250153008152892012-01-18T11:12:35.844-05:002012-01-18T11:12:35.844-05:00Oh, Jennie, you totally get what I mean then.Oh, Jennie, you totally get what I mean then.MOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-32711690958651577442012-01-18T10:58:31.703-05:002012-01-18T10:58:31.703-05:00I got your book yesterday from Amazon, but I'm...I got your book yesterday from Amazon, but I'm not able to go to the signing event on saturday night. Are you going to have another book signing event in Falls Church?kaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10875698766961965014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-46120532895165157582012-01-17T16:59:29.180-05:002012-01-17T16:59:29.180-05:00If you are some actor playing a bit part in a movi...If you are some actor playing a bit part in a movie that I saw five minutes of, ten years ago, I'm totally going to remember your name. If you're the parent of some kid in my kid's class, and I've been formally introduced to you at least five times? Forget it. Not that I don't try; I just can't. I remember the kid's name though, and that's the important thing, really, because that's who I need to tell to stop picking their nose and pull up their pants, right?<br /><br />I must respectfully disagree about the tea, though. Milk and sugar, please. I do keep coffee on hand, but it's likely crap. So, if you come by, you might want to bring your own coffee. And don't use the bathroom.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248662505320434618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-88356211978010735552012-01-17T11:42:56.423-05:002012-01-17T11:42:56.423-05:00I can't wait to see what you do with "Mot...I can't wait to see what you do with "Motaki".<br /><br />-Motaki, the Aspiring FalconerMotakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677219222948597394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-27930343570168467682012-01-17T11:24:31.973-05:002012-01-17T11:24:31.973-05:00People think I am slightly eccentric in the real w...People think I am slightly eccentric in the real world as well as in cyberspace, although I deny both on the grounds that if you think you are eccentric then you are not. And as I once did I therefore cant be, even if people still say it in both the real world and cyberspace. But I always make a strong point of telling everyone I cant remember names and the next time I see them I will not have a clue who they are. Sometimes they test me and ask and I say SORRY I DO NOT HAVE A CLUE WHO YOU ARE; too much amusement to almost everyone except my own family who get slightly irritated when I guess their name and get them mixed up with the dog. No I am not joking I have done that more than once.Rob Z Toborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570498194207996145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-87689598874794420992012-01-17T11:13:41.930-05:002012-01-17T11:13:41.930-05:00I completely and utterly fail at remembering names...I completely and utterly fail at remembering names. I remember faces. I remember weird, random facts about people that I haven't seen in 10 years, but names? Not so much. It's a curse.thescousewifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936630222019897817.post-43665186772851634452012-01-17T11:07:33.615-05:002012-01-17T11:07:33.615-05:00I'm so terrible with names, I sometimes introd...I'm so terrible with names, I sometimes introduce myself by saying, "I'm Haley! I'll probably have to meet you two more times before I remember your name. It's really nothing personal." <br /><br />I think some people are just naturally good with names, and some aren't. The other night, I ran into someone I used to work with and hadn't seen in two years, and he remembered my name. I was floored. I still think he might be some kind of wizard.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456921804028323025noreply@blogger.com