I have said before that I am terrified of birds. But, I have kinda gotten over being afraid of most birds EXCEPT blackbirds. I am terrified of them. I am more scared of them than I am snakes or rats or anything like that. It is my phobia.
I am sure you have heard about the 4ooo birds that fell from the sky on New Years Eve. I am sure you have heard that 1000 of those birds were in Beebe, Arkansas. I can't imagine anything worse. If I lived in Beebe, I would have had to leave town for several days and maybe even sell my house and move. I am that scared of blackbirds.
When I watch the story on the news, I have an increased heart rate, my body goes numb and my hands get ice cold. I read an article on the internet about it this morning and it made me shudder.
I am even more scared of dead blackbirds than I am living ones. I know...I am very weird. I guess I need to see a therapist.
When I was in Jr high, a BIG dead blackbird was on our youth group parking lot. My youth minister picked it up and when we did, liquid came out of the bird's mouth and it was THE WORST smell I have ever smelled. I will never forget it. I think that is where the blackbird fear started.
I have also diagnosed myself with "toy anxiety." I get it every Christmas after the girls get TONS of toys and stuff and I have no idea where to put it. It really stresses me out.
I am sure you have heard about the 4ooo birds that fell from the sky on New Years Eve. I am sure you have heard that 1000 of those birds were in Beebe, Arkansas. I can't imagine anything worse. If I lived in Beebe, I would have had to leave town for several days and maybe even sell my house and move. I am that scared of blackbirds.
When I watch the story on the news, I have an increased heart rate, my body goes numb and my hands get ice cold. I read an article on the internet about it this morning and it made me shudder.
I am even more scared of dead blackbirds than I am living ones. I know...I am very weird. I guess I need to see a therapist.
When I was in Jr high, a BIG dead blackbird was on our youth group parking lot. My youth minister picked it up and when we did, liquid came out of the bird's mouth and it was THE WORST smell I have ever smelled. I will never forget it. I think that is where the blackbird fear started.
I have also diagnosed myself with "toy anxiety." I get it every Christmas after the girls get TONS of toys and stuff and I have no idea where to put it. It really stresses me out.
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I was on the warpath last week and made the kids go from one side of the playroom to the other and then we moved into their bedroom- I feel much better now that we cleaned out! They're actually good sports about it because it happens at least 2x/year! :)
Guess I need to watch the news.
My house is a wreck with toy parts, legos, etc. I know what you mean!!
As they get older, their toys won't have as many parts I don't think!
I have to admit though - I would have FREAKED if dead birds started falling out of the sky on top of me. I would have thought it was the end of the world or something.
Maybe we both need that therapy. Ha!
I don't have the same toy phobia; my toy phobia is the fear of losing any parts for the toys! This is worse now that I have successfully kept the wonderful toys from our sons from the late 1970s and early 1980s - with all the darling pieces (Fisher-price barn,etc.) Now my sweet grandchildren enjoy them, but I have this desire to frisk them before they leave to be sure no little cow or block would be in their pockets! Serious phobia. I count every set when I clean up. And turn the house upside down to find the missing piece. So far, I most always find it too. Such satisfaction! Here's to phobias!
Your sea monkey post inspired me. I've never had them, and just KNEW my kiddos would love 'em. Sooo, on Dec.6th (St. Nick's Day), I bet you can guess what was in my youngest child's stocking. We were all pumped!
Until NOW.
Yep, Sea Monkeys are my new found phobia. I'm convinced they're going to outlive me ... or take over the world, or something. Here's why:
a.) they are growing BIG - at this rate, they will outgrow their habitat soon
b.) their water stinks - how the heck do you change it?! I just add water when theirs gets low. Pew!
c.) their food supply is low - I refuse to visit the pet store and ask where the Sea Monkey aisle is.
d.) today I witnessed something I'll never get over ... they mate. All we need is MORE healthy, growing, smelly, and hungry Sea Monkeys! AHHH!
You got me into this mess, Laurie, now, PLEASE, help me get out. ;)