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 * Let's talk about those things that happen to us when we attempt to use everyday products or objects..All of us are human, and have had embarrassing moments when trying to use/do common, everyday products or objects. When you learn to laugh at yourself, you don't mind when everybody else does. I'll get started providing the comic relief.**


 * Funny things happen when I attempt to use umbrellas. I have had the worst mishaps when it's raining. Umbrellas have folded down and locked over my head, have flown off like a kite leaving me with the handle and a portion of the stem in my hand, and have also completely ripped apart, leaving me with just wires and no nylon cloth whatsoever. Needless to say, the pointing and giggling that ensued from passers-by have been less than aggravating because I had to laugh myself. These were not CHEAP umbrellas either! So, I do have an umbrella in my car for emergency purposes only, and for use on short trips (from the car to the building), but I do not walk any distance in the rain with an umbrella. ALL of my coats and jackets have hoods.**


 * Funny things happen when I try to use...baking equipment, particularly pastry bags. I tried to use a pastry bag filled with stuffing to put inside manicotti rolls, but I failed miserably. There was stuffing all over the counter, and on my shirt, but NOT inside the manicotti rolls. I made a big mess. I couldn't stuff the manicotti rolls without breaking them in half. Nevertheless, somehow I managed to stuff them, bake them, and the results, well, let's just say that I baked 21 rolls, but there are none left anymore. Mission accomplished! (Bbenghorbal) **



Funny things happen when I try to use.... STEPS!! Oh yes, I am the world's biggest klutz. You hear of people falling down steps, but not me, I fall UP steps! Falling is so often heard of by the really young or the elderly, but I am 24 and just last week, I managed to fall up the steps on my front porch. It was dark and I still am not sure exactly what happened. All I remember is heading towards my house and the next thing I knew I was sprawled out across the porch. I don't remember tripping or slipping or anything! I don't know how I developed such a horrible talent! People call me lazy because I tend to move towards an elevator or an escalator, but it's not laziness for me... it the fear of falling UP the stairs! (katkinson)

Well, I have an aversion to staplers. Cheap ones, expensive ones, and even electric staplers hate me. I have owned more staplers than any one person should. They jam on me daily which is no big deal. My students and I are used to that minor inconvenience. I've tried different brands as well as different quality of staples to no avail. I have purchased staplers that are top loading and bottom loading but neither kind is my friend. My finger has been stapled, and I pinched that soft skin between the thumb and second finger when swinging the bottom of the stapler shut. It took me and 2 kids to open it up and release my bleeding hand. Now, I am out $40 on an electric stapler, but I must say that it has given me the least resistance. It was money well spent as it lasted me almost a year. The other staplers in my room are not maintained by myself because it just does not work out!!! Maybe one day, my luck will turn around with this much needed teacher tool. (vgunter)


 * Funny things happen when I try to use my feet. My husband picks on me all the time and says that I am clumsy. A lot of times I am in such a rush that I forget to look down or step over something I just saw. I will walk over something hard and hurt my feet, bump into a coffee table, trip over objects left in the floor (mine or my husband's shoes), etc. I don't know why I am so clumsy when it comes to walking, but I have learned to just laugh at myself when I do something crazy. I don't get embarrassed anymore. Have you ever been so caught up in a conversation that you forget to pick your feet up? Well, I do it often. Oh well, I guess this is just a part of who I am. (lgreen)**


 * Funny things happen when I try to use my cell phone. When I text my phone completes words for me and I end up sending very strange messages. It has created some very funny conversations later. Often times, if I don't lock my phone it will dial my friends without my knowing. Luckily I'm not one to talk about people, or I would be in trouble. Apparently, my smart phone is smarter than me. (ketheridge)**
 * Funny things happen to me when I try to use my cleaning skills. Most of the time, the house ends up worse than it was before. Many times, I leave cabinets open while I bend over and end up bumping my head on corners. I knock over my dog's water bowl or spill the food which leads to even more clean up! When I start mopping, my puppy attacks the mop and won't let go! I end up having a dust mop/puppy that sweeps before the mop reaches the floor. These mishaps never cease. That's why I will just hire a maid as soon as I get an extra dime. No more bumps in the head, soggy socks, or puppies with lint in their mouths then! (CGoff)**

Funny things happen when I try to wear heels. You would think that at age 24, I would have it down pat by now. I always find myself looking down at my feet while I'm walking to make sure I'm doing the heel toe thing. I then proceed to run into something or someone because I was so focused on walking correctly. There have been countless times I have tripped, stumbled, and even fell because of those darn things; but I can't give them up because they are so cute. I laugh at myself and keep walking because practice makes perfect. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only woman struggling with this issue. (JCalhoun)