Lovely Link-up: Is That Normal?

So, it's quite possible {likely even} that I am several days late to this link-up party over at Chalk in the Rain, but I was really excited when I saw it because the mister gets to answer these questions too! We'll see how he feels about this. 

As I write, I am currently watching my good friend, Ariel, wash a dish that I dirtied {we are at her house right now}. I am thinking that I will involve her and her husband in this little questionnaire too. Ready?



1.  
Is it normal for 2 men to hug?
Elyse: It depends. Family? Totally. Really good friends? Absolutely. Strangers? Probably not so normal.

Jordan {my mister}: It depends. I'd say it's normal for two friends to hug.

Ariel: Yeah. Caleb and his best friend got pictures at our wedding pretending to kiss each other. Friends or men that have an emotional reason to hug. 

Caleb {Ariel's mister}: Ummm...yeah. {typical guy response :) }



2.  
Is it normal to gag on your toothbrush while brushing?

Elyse: I do when I brush my tongue. But not if I'm just brushing my teeth, no.

Jordan: Normal is such a vague term. Uhh...normal? I don't know. 
I can't say I've gagged on my toothbrush. 
No, I'll say no. If I'm gagging on my toothbrush, it means I went too far.

Ariel: Nope.

Caleb: Depends on how well you're brushing your teeth.

3. 
Is it normal wear the same bra daily?

Elyse: Ummm.............sometimes? I mean, I have never ever....done that...

Jordan: I'd say yes. I mean, I do...

Ariel: Yes, I wear the same one more than once at least.

Caleb: I don't. {Totally serious saying this}. I don't think it's abnormal. It depends on how much you like the bra I guess.



4. 
Is it normal for grown women to frequently use the words "like" or "um" while speaking?
Elyse: I guess, it's, like, pretty, umm, common. So, like, yeah. Normal.

Jordan:Unfortunately, yes. In the context of valley girl. But otherwise, still yes.

Ariel: As in common? Yes.

Caleb: Ummm, like, I think so, like, yeah.



5.  
Is it normal eat cake batter/dough?
Elyse: Yes. I LOVE cookie dough!! Yeah, it's probably not good, but it's SO good! I've never gotten sick.

Jordan: No. Well, cookie dough, yes. Cake batter seems a little weird to me.

Ariel: Yeah. I never did, but I think a lot of people do.

Caleb: Yeah. I think it's deliciously normal.



6. 
Is it normal to go "commando" in public/at work?
Elyse: No. It feels weird. It makes me almost shudder just thinking about it.

Jordan: Sure. I guess we wouldn't know. 
I find it uncomfortable, but if I had to do it, I would.

Ariel: It's not normal for me to go commando, but I think it's getting increasingly popular in society. I've noticed on TV that nobody wears underwear anymore.

Caleb: I don't think it's that normal.

 7.  
Is it normal to have long toenails?
Elyse: No. I feel SO weird having even longish toenails. But I'm trying to actually have decent toenails to paint. But toenails that are too long are kind of gross.

Jordan: No. Oh good heavens. {I wish I could post his face when I asked this question. It was definitely one of disgust}

Ariel: No. That's gross.

Caleb: No.

 8.  
Is it normal  to try on an article of clothing in the middle of the store?
Elyse: Yes, but only if you try it on over what you're already wearing. I've done that. Totally not normal to strip in the store. That's weird.

Jordan: It depends if you have to take something off or not.

Ariel: If it's an over clothing, like a jacket, yeah. But if it requires you to take off anything, then no.

Caleb: Depends on what it is, but generally no.

 9. 
Is it normal to tell someone to be quiet or "shhhh" someone in a quiet setting?  ie. church, movie theater, meeting, etc.
Elyse: If the whole group is being loud and it's time to be quiet, I totally have no problem being that person that shushes everyone. If the person behind me is being loud, I am fine turning around and asking if they will please be quiet. But if it's something that I cannot control {i.e. a baby crying}, no. But I might wish that the parent take their kid into the hall. But I wouldn't say anything.

Jordan: Uhh, yes.

Ariel: If they're being obnoxious to everybody, then probably. But if they're being obnoxious to only you, then probably not.

Caleb: Yes.

 10.  
It it normal to change clothes multiple times before leaving the house?
Elyse: Yes! Have you ever thought of a cute outfit in your mind, only to realize once you've put it on, that it's really not that cute? Yeah, that happens to me a lot. So yes. Totally normal. Plus, my husband has very little sense of style, so I sometimes make him change :)

Jordan: No. Only if you're married to my wife, who makes me change several times before I leave.

Ariel: If you're a girl.

Caleb: No.



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Lovely Linky: Is That Normal?

I have to admit, I kind of love link up parties. People are so clever! I found this one as I was blog-stalking the lovely lady over at the {mr.} & the {mrs.}. It's from Allyce {what an awesome name! ;) } over at Chalk in the Rain {such a cute blog that I just discovered!}

Soo, here's a picture because blogs are always better with pictures and corresponding stories. This was my husbands first solo flight in the T-38 (which is a fighter/bomber trainer for the Air Force). He had just gotten back, and as you can see he was still alive and well. 

I know it's not really normal to be a pilot in the Air Force, 

so this picture is not normal ;)

Anywho, here goes! {p.s. how would you answer these questions??}

1. Is it normal to lie about your age?
Since I'm only 22, I don't really feel the need to lie about my age. 

Unless some creepy guy is hitting on me. Then I would say I was 15 or something. 
{Except now I can just say I'm married}

So no, not normal.
 

2.  Is it normal to have mistaken someone for the opposite sex?
It kind of depends. Have you ever seen someone and could not tell for your life if it was a boy or girl??? I have had that experience. 

Also, with girls having really short haircuts and guys having really long hair, 

sometimes, especially at first glance, you can't really tell.

So yes, it's normal.
 

3. Is it normal to go #2 in a public restroom?
Ugh, I hate going to the bathroom in any public restroom and I would definitely hold it if I had to go #2. So for me, it is not normal.
 

4.  Is it normal to sit RIGHT NEXT TO a stranger at the movie theater?
Unless the theater is packed, no. 

But I've sat next to a complete stranger before. 

But generally, no, it's not normal.
 

5.  Is it normal to lie about your weight?
For this one, I would have to say yes. Not because I weigh so much,

but I still don't like giving out my weight because 

I don't want others to either

get upset (that they weigh more) or

tell me I need to gain weight (haha)

Maybe I shouldn't care.

But yes, it's normal. 

6.  Is it normal to sing and dance in the car?
Totally normal. 
 

7.  Is it normal to take self-pictures in public?
Generally, not normal. 

Just ask someone that looks nice and honest to take your picture for you.

8.  Is it normal for women to have a gun license?
Why not? Women should be just as prepared to defend their family, children, etc.

Plus, I think it's all around just smart for every one to be educated on guns

And I will probably have a gun license someday.

So yes, normal. 

9. Is it normal to post pictures online of yourself in a bikini?
Ummmm....no. Nope. Sorry. I don't want to see that.

I don't really agree with the whole bikini thing anyway.

So yeah, not normal. Please don't post pictures

10.  Is it normal to like the smell of gasoline?

I'm probably super weird, but I kind of like the smell of gasoline. 

So normal for me? Maybe not for everyone else :)