First of all, I want to apologize for my absence. I know many of you, like all 10 of you, probably breathlessly await any new blonde-brained ramblings that only this blog can offer you.
So sorry.
I was sick.
And being knocked up means that I can't take anything stronger than Tylenol.
Which packs about as much punch as a watered down Mountain Dew.
Not that I would know what that tastes like.
Anyway where was I?
Oh yes, hugs.
I hate them.
But everyone else I know seems to love them.
I'm not exactly sure why I vehemently dislike full body contact with other people.
But, like any good Gen-Y, I blame my parents.
My dad is a show-no-emotion, cowboy and my mom is a reserved Brit.
That is not to say that we were NEVER hugged, it was simply something that we saved for special occasions, like when someone was leaving on a mission.
Or something like that.
But I've realized that in order to not appear like a social misfit I have to hug occasionally.
I've categorized the different types of hugs,the situations that call for them, with pictures to demonstrate the proper way to hug.
Hug etiquette 101.
You're welcome.
This is the significant-other-only hug.Unless your name is Brian Faye, you will not get a full body hug like this from me.
Note to huggers: always keep one hand ready to push away as soon as possible.
This is the typical friend hug. Side by side, one armed, minimal body contact.
This is reserved for good friends only.
And only when we haven't seen each other in years.
This is the crazy, we-love-each-other-so-much hug.Not recommended for normal people.
Leave it to the crazy, let there be love, flower children.
This is the sneak from behind hug.Appropriate for whenever the huggee will not oblige the hugger.
Or when it is just stinkin cold outside.
This is the hug that is appropriate for all relationships.Side by side, bodies apart, only arms touching.
If you try to hug me this is probably what you will get.
There, I think that covers everything.
There, I think that covers everything.
Happy Hugging folks!
I'm amused by this. I am the exact opposite in that...hugging was SO normal in my house that I almost feel uncomfortable being close friends with someone and not greeting them with a hug.
ReplyDeleteWhen I converted to the LDS church at 17, I remember being so uncomfortable because I had come from a VERY affectionate Catholic Church where you hugged people when they walked in the door, then you hugged them at the appropriate place during Mass, and finally you hugged them goodbye. Then I was thrown in this culture where everyone shakes hands and I remember being like...this is so weird.
I still think that the LDS culture is a little to hands off for my liking, but I can totally see your point. I mean how weird would it be for you to walk into that Catholic Church I used to attend. You would feel assaulted. Haha.
I will remember in the future if I see you, not to hug. Are you coming to Kristen's wedding? We will both have quite cute bumps by then so it would be an amusing hug for sure. ;)
You can never, ever serve in a Spanish branch or Ward. When I served there, you not only HUG every person you saw, but you also kiss them on the cheek! I LOVED it, because I'm a huggy kissy type of person, but I wouldn't recommend it for you.
ReplyDeleteI can't stop laughing. I am a non-hugger as well. And it seems that huggers can sense this and pop out of the wood work.
ReplyDeleteI am a very huggy person. Always have been.
ReplyDeleteI wish more non-huggy people would say so because I'm sure I've subjected more than a few of my friends to uncomfortable embraces. Thanks for the tutorial!
(And I totally forgot your hair used to be so long!)
You better watch yourself, if you're mean to me I am so going to hug you! Or I'll just rub your little baby bump. : )
ReplyDeleteDoes this post mean you are feeling better?
I'm with Rachel. If I see you walking to slow on the treadmill...watch out. Be prepared for a full body (which will probably be sweaty since we are on a treadmill) hug. That should keep you moving ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm just gong to assume that this post means you are feeling better. See you tomorrow!
lol! I am the same way!
ReplyDeleteBrianne, no I wont be able to make it to Kristen's wedding. I will be huge by then so yeah, it would have been funny to try to hug.
ReplyDeleteTrena, duly noted.
Megan, it is so true. The more uncomfortable you are with hugging the more people want to hug you.
Karen, it's ok. I've subjected to you to my stupidity so it's all good.
Rachel and Marly, I love that that your biggest threat these days is to rub my belly. And you two call yourselves my friends?!!
Aubrey, I know. I think that was why we got along so well. :)