So...This is probably terrible blogging etiquette (if such a thing exists) but...whatever. Not only did I steal this idea from Amy's blog, but I pretty much just copied and pasted my response to her blog of the same name and posted it as my own. Technically I did write it. I guess I'm just not certain what is and is not ethical in the blogging world. I am pretty green to this, you know. So...for those of you who read Amy's blog. Sorry...nothing new here. But, for those of you who don't read Amy's blog...You should be. It's hilarious!

Anyway...these are my top 9 (I'm a fan of odd numbers) things that freak me out...

1) As most people who know me will confirm...vomit. And it's not just a dislike. oh no! The sight, smell, sound, etc. of it literally produces panic-attack-like results.

2) Greenhouses (ya know, the kind with plants--not to be confused with houses, which are green. They don't scare me).

3) Walking down escalators that are NOT turned on. Seriously, it's like having vertigo...probably...I've never actually had vertigo...but one can imagine.

4) Riding escalators that ARE turned on. They are quite possibly the most angst-causing devices . Anyone who says differently...well, I just don't buy it.

5) Sort of like Amy's name thing, mine is "telling my most embarrassing moment" Not so much because my most embarrassing moment is sooo embarrassing...but because I can't ever think of my most embarrassing moment on the spot. And that in itself is embarrassing. I ussually answer that question by saying, "A tie between right now, and every other time I've had to answer this question!"

6) Large birds...out of their cages. I once had one chase me around and try to climb up on my shoulder. I thought I might have a heart attack.

7) Small birds...out of their cages. Mainly Pigeons. Those beadie red eyes are unbelievably creepy. I used to have this balcony attached to my room and all these pigeons would land on it and wake me up in the morning, so I started bringing pennies to bed with me to throw at them. It seemed to work.

8) Amusement (if you can really call it that) Park rides, or any other rides that make your stomach drop. **See no.1 for explanation.

9) Under-pressure math. I can't add one plus one when the heat is on. It's like my brain completely reverts back to infancy. It's so embarrassing. Anyone who's ever worked as a cashier and after they ring someone up, the person changes their mind and gives you extra change, knows exactly what I'm talking about.

What are yours? (I even stole this part from Amy...but I'm not sure why since she's probably one of the only people who reads these and I already know hers.)