I stumbled across a website (http://www.marcandangel.com/) that had a list of 50 things everyone should know how to do.The list is no doubt created by a man (some of the references they use and reasons why they believe they should be learned are very patriarchal), but the list is useful.
So let's see how much of this I know how to do, feel free to keep score and see if I know more than you...it's quite possible.
1. Build a Fire – Yes! I have built fires...however whenever I think about my past experience building a fire I am reminded of the time I thought lighter fluid on a camp fire was a good idea.
2. Operate a Computer - I know that I'm not the worst and know my way around Windows...so yes. Another one for me.
3. Use Google Effectively – I think I've mastered Google...Google Chrome however frightens me.
4. Perform CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver – Heck yes I can! All I have to remember is the tune to 'Staying Alive' and I'm good as gold. And I'll have the paper proof when I re-certify in March.
5. Drive a Manual Transmission Vehicle – Of course. And I believe I'm the only Rodger daughter who does know this skill. I am SO ready for The Amazing Race.
6. Do Basic Cooking – Check! Thanks Mom!
8. Win or Avoid a Fistfight – I'm so good at avoiding this...I truly believe my job made me better.
9. Deliver Bad News - I know how to do this, and I have had to many times...am I good at it? Jury's still out.
10. Change a Tire - Yes. I call my parents and they arrange for someone to change it. Easy-peasy.
11. Handle a Job Interview - I mastered this in Fall 2008. I believe I went on 15+ interviews between July and December 2008.
12. Manage Time - Still working on this, but things have a way of getting done.
13. Speed Read - Yeah, if by 'speed read' you mean 'lie about reading it'.
14. Remember Names - Never had a problem. For some reason my brain can retain names and plots of reality TV, but become a sieve when it comes to remembering what I need the moment I enter into the grocery store.
15. Relocate Living Spaces - Yes! Done twice, second time better than the first...dreading the third time.
16. Travel Light – This is one to work on for 2010.
18. Give Driving Directions – Depends on where you want to go! To my place downtown? Yeah! To my parents home in the mystical land of Oakridge? No. Anywhere in Elgin County? Try someone else, that place is like a black hole for me.
20. Swim – I can do this...I'm better at treading water...
21. Parallel Park – Ugh. If I had the income I'd buy one of those cars that parallel park themselves.
22. Recognize Personal Alcohol Limits – Yes. Except at Oktoberfest.
23. Select Good Produce – Yes! Except oranges. I seem to pick the worst oranges.
24. Handle a Hammer, Axe or Handsaw – Hammer, check. Axe, no. Handsaw, how hard could that be?
25. Make a Simple Budget – Yes, I'm also good at making other people's budgets.
26. Speak at Least Two Common Languages – Bien sur! And thanks to the colonization record of France and Belgium I can converse with many people from West Africa.
27. Do Push-Ups and Sit-Ups Properly - No. Just no.
28. Give a Compliment – Hell yeah.
29. Negotiate - Getting there.
30. Listen Carefully to Others – I hope to high hell I can do this since it's a major part of my job.
31. Recite Basic Geography – Do you know where Timbuktu really is? Because I do.
32. Paint a Room – Yes! Painted a room blood red (that was the name of the colour!)...determined that it's messy, fun and never to ask Maggie to help unless you want your ceiling painted as well.
33. Make a Short, Informative Public Speech – Since this was my job for 18 months at WAYS, this would have to be a big yes!
34. Smile for the Camera – Yes! Still waiting to get my funeral picture. Hopefully I learn to 'smize' before it's taken. I fear what picture someone would use for my Facebook memorial group.
35. Flirt Without Looking Ridiculous – Most of the time I'm oblivious to flirting when it's happening, so perhaps no. The awkwardness really comes out.
36. Take Useful Notes – More is definitely the key for me.
37. Be a Respectful House Guest – Yes, just ask my grandma.
38. Make a Good First Impression – Yes!
39. Navigate with a Map and Compass – Map, yes. Compass? Just reminds me of orienteering.
40. Sew a Button onto Clothing – Heck yes!
41. Hook Up a Basic Home Theater System – This is why I have my Dad.
42. Type – The only good thing that came out of all those stupid keyboarding classes.
43. Protect Personal Identity Information – Hopefully, but I've heard some scary stories. Surely having a blog about my personal life doesn't put me at risk, right?
44. Implement Basic Computer Security Best Practices – Since I got a scary virus on my new laptop 30 minutes after purchase, I'll give this one a big no.
45. Detect a Lie – You would think because of my job, yes. But sadly I believe every word that comes out of your mouth. I want to believe the best. Sigh.
46. End a Date Politely Without Making Promises – I'm pretty good at getting out of uncomfortable situations.
47. Remove a Stain – Spray and Wash is my friend.
48. Keep a Clean House – Yes, maybe Mags could learn a thing or two.
49. Hold a Baby – Learned this on the job as getting babies shoved into my arms is not uncommon.
50. Jump Start a Car - See #10.
So I got 40/50, give or take.
How did you do?
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