Not a Fan

I like to think of myself as being open minded.  I will try anything once (maybe twice if you really convince me) and really like to learn new things.  I'm not set in my ways, I'm open minded, and love experiencing new people, places and things.  With that said, there are a number of items that seem to have a large following - die hard fans, fans that will try and talk you in to becoming a fan yourself.  I have tried.  More than once. 

 

I just can't convince myself to like:

1. Country Music.  I know this is a touchy one.  And, I love music.  Love love love music.  But country?  I just can't get myself to like it.  I've tried.  My friends took me to a country bar and I only really enjoyed myself when the band went on break and they played club music from about 2004.  ("Get Low", "Yeah", "Tipsy" = pure bliss for this girl!)  I am going to keep trying at this one though, because my besties and I are planning a trip to Nashville!

2.  Toms.  Ok, I have tried Toms on more than one occassion.  I love the concept behind them, love the pretty fabrics to choose from, but the shoes themselves look ridiculous on me.  On E?  Adorable.  So I'll continue to buy Tiny Toms for the girls, just not for myself.

3.  Sushi.  Friends, I even lived in Japan for a summer and I still can't bring myself to like sushi.  If someone is lucky enough to drag me to a sushi place, I only want tempura.  Yes, I've tried it.  A lot of times.  No, more soy sauce or wasabi will not make it better for me.

4.  The Bachelorette.  Don't get me wrong, I love a good reality show.  But that's my problem - I have so many on DVR that something has to get cut.  So, I can easily cut The Bachelorette.  The Bachelor is way more entertaining with the cattiness.  And I can "meet" the dudes from Bachelorette on "Bachelor in Paradise" - starting next week, yes!!

5.  Sea Salt.  On everything.  Why?  Can we just leave my chocolate as chocolate?  Adding salt does not make it better.  There is one exception to this:

Costco Salted Caramels, Sanders brand (also at Trader Joe's, but why buy them there when you can get a HUGE container at Costco?!)

 

6.  White Jeans.  I really, really wanted to like these.  I even bought a pair of cropped jeans, just to turn around and return them.  I guess they just aren't practical on me.  A toddler + a baby + white pants = total disaster.

7.  Pumpkin Everything.  Pumpkin coffee, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin bagels.  Enough pumpkin!  I do understand liking the thought of pumpkin meaning it's Fall, but the taste is just not for me.

8.  Starbucks/Coffee.  I just don't like coffee.  The smell of it, the taste of it, the price of it!  My husband loves his Starbucks and goes every day.  He has had a gold card for as long as I can remember and is borderline obsessed.  I don't like coffee from anywhere though, the closest I'll get is a gas station cappuchino (I know you coffee drinkers just cringed at that!)

9.  "Friends".  I might be the only person my age that can't quote the show.  Sure, I watched it here and there, mostly when other people had it on.  But, I don't remember storylines, I only remember some of the character's names, and have never watched a rerun.

10.  Red Wine.  This only belongs in Sangria, and only if that's the only option.  I'll take a vodka and anything, please.

Anyone else like me?  What things are you not a fan of?