When I told my youngest daughter that my goal in life was to live long enough to be a problem to my children, she replied that my work here on earth was done. I love her sense of humor. And this has become a family joke.
While being interviewed for the county services, I was asked about my goals. At my age, waking up tomorrow is a pretty good goal, but I didn't say so. And I didn't mention my goal of having at least one year's worth of food put back, for most folks think you are a hoarder or you are crazy.
I did make the mistake of quoting the above mentioned family joke because my youngest son was sitting there and I thought he would find it funny. I then went on to talk about more serious goals like keeping the cellulitis under control in order to stay out of the hospital.
I suppose I should have explained the family joke to the interviewer. Not everyone has a sense of humor or the ability to recognize humor.
I received a printed copy of the interview in the mail. Sure enough, under the heading of Goals were these words. "Vicki has the goal of living long enough to be a problem to her children."
Sheesh. Now I suppose I will need to explain to a case worker the difference between real goals and family jokes. :)
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LOL - Typical bureaucrat, no brains - all procedure!
ReplyDeleteThis person was a very nice lady. I think she just didn't get the humor in my family.
DeleteHumour is very subjective. I have almost given up on trying anything humourous in print as it does not translate well.
ReplyDeleteGoals are important. Be a remarkable problem for your children so they will remember you for years.
BW...I have found that humor translates far better in spoken word than in written. I guess maybe it is the sound of the voice that helps in most cases - but obviously not all.
DeleteWhen I quizzed my kids not long ago about my characteristics, they all mentioned stubbornness. I have a feeling that if nothing else, I will be remembered for that trait. :)
my joke to my kids is, "When you get to my age,57, dig me up and we'll talk. My oldest is 26 years behind me in age I still plan on being around when he gets to my age.
ReplyDeleteThat is a pretty good goal to set. I want to live long enough to see how my grands turn out.
Deleteha ha ha! Oh my goodness.
ReplyDeleteKristina...I know. All I could do was laugh. Humor doesn't always translate well, does it!!
DeleteYes, probably best not to mention your pantry or the goals related to it to those government-types.
ReplyDeleteI'm very cautious now about who I talk with about my 'deep' pantry. I had one too many people quip that they'd be visiting me when/if times got tough. It happened enough times that I finally have learned to keep my mouth closed most of the time.
Although, I don't think I'm at a year's supply....yet. smile.
Cheers, SJ
SJ...I'm careful who I talk to about my food storage as well. The only people locally who know about it are my family. There are others who have to come into my apartment for repairs and such, but then if anyone remarks on my shelves full of canned food in jars, I just say that canning is my hobby. Otherwise it is just those who read this blog who know about it and as far as I know, none are local. If they are, they have their own deep pantry.
DeleteI am pretty much at a year's supply, but I use it all the time so I need to keep replenishing, which I haven't done lately. Once I get this home health care thing into a routine I will be back to stocking shelves again.
I have heard that "I'll just come to your house" too. Some are joking, I think, but in reality there are far too many who are serious. Or they really do believe the government is going to bring them food and water when times get tough. I fear they are in for a rude awakening in either case.
If anyone remembers about your deep pantry, just look weary and say you gave it all away and no longer do that because it is just too hard. Or, say that you quit canning and just ate it. If they see you are canning or hear you are canning, tell them you eat it and give it to your children, so there is never any extra, that you will take your chances or that you no longer think there will be a shtf. lie, lie, lie
DeleteThat was very funny, your goal. I cannot believe she wrote that down. If anyone gets serious about what you said, just laugh and say you were joking. Idiots.
Linda...If I lived in a small town I might be more concerned about folks knowing about my deep pantry. Small town people know each other and know everybody's business. But even though this is a city suburb, it is more city than small town. There were people living down the hall for two years that I never even saw, much less got to know. My building has seven apartments and I only really know the occupant of one of them - my son. Years ago neighbors got together over coffee and cookies or sat together on a front porch and gossiped or maybe played cards in an evening. That lifestyle doesn't seem to exist in the city any more. Sad, really.
DeleteFunny! Some people have no sense of humour. She could of added a 'haha' or 'lol' but that wouldn't be very official I guess.
ReplyDeleteJenn...That "live long enough" thing is so silly it just didn't dawn on me that the lady would take me seriously. I need to remember that not everyone is blessed with a sense of humor. :)
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