The lights are sometimes on – even if no one’s home.
It happens. Sometimes, it’s mild – like when I wore the wrong team’s shirt to a soccer match. Or left an egg salad sandwich in my car on a sweltering July afternoon. Wait, that wasn’t minor, was it? We all do stuff with our brain switched off. Right?
Every month, I compile a post called 6 Words. Ernest Hemingway inspired it when he said any story can be told in a six-word sentence. I ask bloggers, friends, strangers, and a few strange blogger friends to respond to a prompt.
March is Brain Awareness month. Sometimes, we’re not so aware, though. In six words, what’s something you’ve done with your brain switched off? Think “put on my hoodie backwards – again.”
Thanks to blogger friends (hey, I left off strange!) such as Mo of Mocadeaux blog and Lisa of The Meaning of Me for posting 6 words post at the same time!
1. Mmmm, coffee in cereal …. yeah okay.
Nicky O., of Little Family Adventure blog
2. Why did I come in here?
Lisa W., of Planet Weidknecht blog
3. Gotten ready for work… at midnight.
Kim, of Protean Mom blog
4. Come again? My passport has expired?
Pat C., of New Bloggy Cat blog
5. Dressed daughter…didn’t remove pajamas first.
Meg D., of Dear Crazy Kids blog
6. Damn, another drafty up skirt day.
Stephanie-May, of 50 Shades of Me blog
7. Where did I leave those keys?
Serins, of Serinsphere blog
8. Switched TSP with TBSP– ruined cake.
Kiesha J., of The Brooklyn Baker blog
9. Shaken medicine doubles as paint job.
Janine H., of Confessions of a Mommyaholic blog
10. Microwaved Ramen noodles without any water!
Crystal P., of Mommyfied blog
11. Got in the shower with socks.
Darcy B.
12. Lost my glasses…on my face.
Rabia L., of The Lieber Family blog
13. Locked keys in car. Engine on.
Tamara B., of Tamara (Like) Camera blog
14. Mistaking orange juice for coffee creamer.
Kelly M., of Just Typikel blog
15. Text meant for husband sent elsewhere….
Dana H., of Kiss My List blog
16. Walked into a room…but why?
Ginny Marie, of Lemon Drop Pie blog
17. Arrive at register, wallet’s at home.
Penelope G., of Penelope’s Oasis blog
18. They need to be fed again?
Robin R., of Masshole Mommy blog
19. Spoke with door to door salesman.
Trey B., of Daddy Mojo blog
20. Found my panties in the fridge.
Melissa B., of I Eat You Mamma blog
21. Opened ketchup then shook well – oops!
Shoes, of Shoes on the Wrong Feet blog
22. Taste the purr things without thinking.
Bacon T., of Pig Love blog
23. Find missing glasses on my face.
beth k., of i didn’t have my glasses on … blog
24. Set milk in the pantry – ugh!
Deb of Deb Runs blog
25. I poured coffee in a sippy.
Kristen H., of Mommy in Sports blog
26. Put my keys in the fridge.
Ashley M., of Post-Grad Jitters blog
27. Wait, I don’t work here anymore.
Colleen P., of Lemon Thistle blog
28. Walked outside, without my pants on!
Debbie, of Heartbeats ~ Soul Stains blog
29. Dinner ruined: Didn’t turn on crockpot.
Brenley D., of Spoons of Grace blog
30. Stumbled leaving boat, landed in sea.
Rhonda A., of Albom Adventures blog
31. The remote’s in the fridge again…
Jamie C., of Pink Noam blog
32. Left purchased chicken at grocery checkout.
Nicole, of Family Table Treasures blog
33. Milk in cupboard. Found next morning.
Jenn S., of Jenn’s Midlife Crisis blog
34. Yes I talk to myself, and?
Rebecca B., of Everyday Life blog
35. Going out without my shoes on.
Cristina, of Exhale Joy blog
36. Wore two completely different shoes. Twice.
Kathleen G., Middletini.com blog
37. Seriously? That is an entire post.
Lisa L, of The Meaning of Me blog
38. So klutzy I walk into walls.
Cynthia, of You Signed Up for What?!? blog
39. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO HELP.
Meegan, of Meegan Makes blog
40. Turned around, ran into a wall.
Megan W., of The Walker Fireside Chats blog
41. Though my shoe was my phone.
Amber M., of Airing My Laundry blog
42. Toothpaste is not for washing faces.
Alison L., of Writing Wishing blog
43. Just met – already forgot your name.
Mo L., of Mocadeaux blog
44. Went to doctor with wrong kid.
Amy M.
45. Washed face with shampoo in shower.
Cathy C., of An Empowered Spirit blog
46. Put liquid soap in dishwasher, twice.
Eli P., of Coach Daddy blog
Just a dad ... 
Love this, Eli!
Glad you do!
Can’t tell you how many of these I’ve done…but it’s a lot. And others that I may not have done…well, hilarious! I’m thinking specifically of “panties in fridge” here. Can’t even imagine. Thanks for letting me play along!
I forget how many I’ve done, and that tells you something. You have plenty of time to do more on the list, don’t worry.
Panties in the Fridge sounds like the title to the next parenthood anthology.
Glad I’m not the only one switched off. Heh.
Psh. I’m pretty sure 73% of my writing is done with the brain at least in sleep mode.
Nice to know I am not alone. These are so funny, mostly because I can relate to loads of them. Sadly a few so common (lost keys, random items in fridge, talking to myself and losing my glasses on my face) that I don’t even think of them as brain switched off, just part of everyday life. Fantastic post.
It should tell you something that everyone I asked to contribute had something to say – some more than one.
They’re hilarious because they’re real, and could happen to any of us today. It really is a lifestyle, isn’t it?
Glad you liked it Rhonda!
I almost forgot it was the last Wednesday of the month with 6 words today! But seriously, so happy it is and love being part of another fun addition 😉
March went out meek and mild like February did. Thanks for being part of the fray again, Janine.
Thanks for having me once again!! 😉
Thanks for coming along – you’re a tradition in this thing by now, you know.
Loved this post. Many of these I have done and dumbest of all,’ To a party with different sandals’
Thanks Indira! Did anyone notice your sandals? I think I could wear porkchops strapped to my feet and no one at work would notice.
No dear. I adjusted my saari so that no one can notice my feet. But you can’t do that in a party where women notice dresses and jewelry.
I’m glad I’m a dude and can just pull on a hoodie and baseball cap.
There is great comfort in knowing that I’m not alone in putting liquid soap in the dishwasher and going shopping without my wallet and wearing mismatched shoes and confusing tsp for tbsp and…
Thanks, Eli!
Shoot Mo – I think I’ve done all those things on a given Saturday afternoon.
There are only a few of us perfect souls left in the world, it seems. LOL
So you’re the one hogging all the brain broadband, aren’t you?
I shall pass on my perfection to you, in my will, Eli.
I’ll probably just leave it in the fridge.
LOL
LOL can relate to some of these. Mine would be: Threw water-bottle on lounge – minus lid.
Recently I put hair gel on my face like aftershave. I hadn’t even shaved.
LOL now that’s funny!
If only I had a beard – I could have made sculptures out of it.
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Haha! This is such a fun compilation- I’ve definitely done more than one or two of these… thanks so much for inviting me to play along!
Glad you were part of the forgetful (almost 50) this month, Colleen!
Looking for glasses, still wearing them. There you go hope you don’t mind me putting my two bobs worth in Mate.
Mate, I need to remember to send you the invite! Your two bobs are always worthy and welcome around here, Fratello.
It’s…… okay Mate. sniff….. I can handle it. Glad you liked it.
Cheers.
My brother.
That’s me!
LOL I love Robin’s from Masshole Mommy to funny. Thanks for letting me join in.
Oh just wait, Rebecca – Robin’s going to guest post here soon.
Thanks for playing along this month!
So funny! I laughed all the way through wondering how many of these I’ve done this week alone!
It’s funny because they hit close to home! It’s not the ones that I remember that bother me – it’s the ones I don’t!
These were all wicked funny! I can relate to just about all of them 🙂
I think next time you’re in this, Robin, you should really try to work ‘wicked’ into your six words. Someone at my former favorite pizza joint once made sweet tea with a bag of salt instead of sugar.
What, it’s the end of the month again? Did I miss your invitation because I sure as h*** have something to contribute. Here’s one of the more remarkable ones:
Drove off, gas nozzle in tank
Now I think I’ll have a coffee from the sippy, how cute is that, Kristen?
It’s like the light bill coming due, Tamara. Except I totally dropped the ball in getting you an invite!
I remember your gas-nozzle adventure. And can you imagine Kristen’s kid wanting a repeat the next day? (Coolest kid in preschool.)
Makes me assume that this baby grew up with the occasional latte in the milk bottle without Kristen even noticing 😉
#34. All day. Another fun one, Eli!
Talking to yourself isn’t a problem, Sandy. It’s when you talk back to yourself that you need help.
Glad you liked it!
Well….I may need help then 🙂
Sadly, I can relate to most of them.
I tried to send you a contribution earlier in the month when my messages kept getting returned. Maybe I’ll aim for next time?
I just wish my brain had a low-battery light so I could see this coming.
Try to email me again if you can – this time, try pachecoeli@yahoo.com and see what happens.
I’d love to have you next month.
Slippers are the new work fashion!
I can relate to too many of these, it seems 😀
Slippers are preferable to going pantless.
not only milk in the pantry… try a whole case of Costco orange juice.
I found it several weeks later. *facepalm*
*moment of silence for the fallen OJ*
There’s nothing like a tall glass of orange juice to give you that breakfast taste any time of day.
Too many of these are hitting too close to home. Not a bit surprised by the repetition of forgetting why you came in a room.
If you’re apt to put your remote in the fridge, isn’t anything possible? I purposely don’t stop if I’m on the stairs, lest I forget if I’m going up or down.
These were super funny today!!!
Hope you didn’t eat that egg sandwich – that would be the real tragedy!
Thanks Kim! No, even though the sandwich stayed relatively cool, I punted on that one.
Best one yet!! Reminded me of another embarrassing “milk related” incident – my first car “accident” on my first solo drive…
Glad you thought so, Jenn. Is this milk incident enough for a post?
I think so… 😉
Sadly, yes…https://jennsmidlifecrisis.wordpress.com/2015/03/30/confession-7-my-first-car-accident/
Oh Lord – I’d better read this.
This is awesome! Thanks for including me! It made me say “I am so glad I’m not the only one who has done that!” so many times!
Glad you like it Brenley! Glad you could make it. If anything, this list should make us all feel better about our brain-off moments.
You can’t even imagine how much more normal this makes me feel! Actually, I guess you can since so many of your comments say the same thing. I even forgot that I contributed and when I got to my own I nodded feverishly before I noticed it was mine! Good to know I agree with myself!!
That’s just what I said to Brenley before. Lots of parallels here (usually, parallels in 6 words posts center around chocolate and wine. Notice that?)
So, your brain-off moment was also that you forgot you participated in a brain-off 6 words post?
Gahaha! I so enjoyed this list, man – very funny, and completely relatable. I have lost my glasses many a time on my face… If I may humbly contribute to your collection:
“REACHED FOR SODA, HIT ANOTHER CAR.”
It was not one of my finer moments, actually…
Glad you liked it Dorreen – I searched my car for my work badge only to give up. When I stood up, it fell back onto my chest. It was around my neck the whole time. Yeah.
So what’s the story with the soda and car wreck? Is it in a post somewhere? (No? Well, it should be.)
Not yet… It was about 18 years ago. But i will include it at some point!
Send me a link so I don’t miss it!
Will do,Eli!-:-) 🙂
These are hilarious. I feel less quirky now. I’m also reminded how important caffeine is.
Who knew a brain was so … crucial? You’re every bit quirky still – you just have lots of company. Without caffeine, we wouldn’t know 90% of these things are even happening to us.
haha! I think “Wait, I don’t work here anymore” is my favorite.. because.. I would want to see a video clip of that one.
They’re really all my favorites. Fantastic.
Not a bad collection of failed brain synapses, you know?
another great list of 6-word approaches to life. laughed out loud to see that another of your crazy blogger friends and i both lost our glasses on our own faces )
ain’t it great, beth. it’s only a matter of time before i lose mine of my face, too.
Some very familiar thoughts in here I have to say!
Great post 🙂
Great list!! I’ve done so many but #18 happens every day!! 😀
Thanks Roshni! Kids are almost as hungry as dads.
These are awesome – I was going to say something witty, but then I forgot.
Perfect Dana!
lol, the first one was good for me! I didn’t need to read further because it was awesome!
That’s a helluva debut for Nicole, isn’t it?
I want to know the rest of the story behind the panties in the refrigerator!
me too – Melissa, you going to write about this one?
Oh my gosh, so many of these are ME!
Seems we all conserve brain power pretty well, don’t you think, Penelope?
Oh my goodness…this was so AWESOME! I feel like I’m among friends as I read and remember doing just about all of these (how did the panties get in the fridge??)
My husband was just about ready to ship me off to the local senior center after a big breakfast fail.
I put on his eggs, walked away to fold laundry and was brought back to my senses when the smoke alarm went off. How would that work in 6 words? Forgotten breakfast on an open flame.
I’m so tweeting this – we are not alone! xo
Glad you liked it, Michelle! I have to send you the prompt for the next 6 words when you email back.
I think Melissa might have to post about the frozen panties. They’re getting some attention around here.
That’s technically eggs burned-side-down, right?
oh my gosh – laughed so hard. You all are my kind of people.
my problem is I can’t shut my brain off. I even remember my kids names. pathetic. 🙂
If you don’t give your brain periodic breaks now, it’ll show up in the future, Rore.
that might not be so bad…. maybe I will be a cross between Sophia from the Golden Girls and the Grandma from Christmas vacation who wraps up her cat??
#lifegoals
With a little Granny from Beverly Hillbillies mixed in, Rore?
Found my keys in my hand!
Thanks, Coach Daddy, this has inspired a post for April 15, tax day!
Send me a link! I could have added 37 things to this list since it posted.
These are GREAT! I’m so glad I emailed you back right away or I would have completely forgotten to send you my six words!
Glad you liked them Ginny – and that you got in quick. If your brain had turned off … forget about it.
Eli, This was great! When you asked me to be a part of this I thought I’d be the oldest at age 56. I’m probably right, but I also thought I’d be the only one who had as many brain moments as I do! Whew! I’m so glad I’m in good company with the “younger folk” here. Hysterical! Many thanks.
Glad you liked it, Cathy. We come in all ages around here – I think there are even some millennials beating about.
Brain moments don’t discriminate – I have a fourth grader who has them! I like to look at it as a positive that we all practice “brain energy preservation” now and then.