Like Mother, Like Daughter

Unfortunately for me, I have to listen to myself all the time. All of my thoughts, everything I do, everything I write down, and everything that comes out of my mouth, I have to endure. It's tough times (save for my occasional zings!), and I definitely don't get paid enough!

Oh just joking! Sorry to be so self-deprecating, I'm actually quite funny and witty. My point is that I know myself quite well, and the point of this monologue is to explain something that is happening to me. Something all girls dread (although I think that's dependent on your situation).

I'm turning into my mother.

I've said it to several of my friends recently, most of whom can't attest to this as they don't know her. It is for them and for you, dear readers, that I will supply examples.

Mum: A gardener
Me: Instead of turning the page in the paper when I get to the gardening section, I instead read about the perennials and learn which hardy succulents survive well on a windowsill. Have also asked for advice re: vegetable patches.

Mum: Is pretty sassy and has no qualms speaking her mind.
Me: I walked out of my house and into a man smoking, so I coughed obnoxiously and said loudly to my companion, and in earshot of the smoker, "oh I hate when people smoke right outside a doorway, so rude!". But really, just come into my room, sit on my bed, blow smoke onto my pillow! Right guys?! Mum'll back me up...

Mum: She is a Motown baby.
Me: I've started listening to Marvin Gaye on the regular.

Mum: The best cook I know. (Tied with Dad)
Me: Am planning on making quinoa sushi and my own bread this week.

Mum: Enjoys a clean house.
Me: I'm becoming increasingly frustrated that our kitchen sink doesn't have a plug.

Mum: Bed at 8:30
Me: I wait until 9 to save my street cred (which is in abundance)

Mum: Gets a bit drunk of 1 glass of wine.
Me: ..... also me.

Mum: Likes to lie on the couch with headphone on and sing loudly.
Me: Likes to sit at my chair with headphones on and sing loudly. (Housemates can probably confirm this for you).

Mum: Takes photos of EVERYTHING on her iPad and DSLR.
Me: Takes photos of everything on my iPhone (perhaps should get iPad and DSLR to make this post 100% accurate...)

Mum: Likes to very occasionally have a "guzzy cake".
Me: Likes to very occasionally have a "guzzy cake".

Mum: LOVES MARKETS
Me: Have a ten-deep list of markets I need to visit, including one on Brighton.

Mum: A total babe.
Me: I try my best!

You know what they say, imitation is the highest form of flattery.
Love Jackie. I mean Annie.
X

P.S. If I never post again, Mum's killed me for writing this.