The Vocabulary of an Irish Twin

Okay, folks -- this is the last Irish Twin post for the year. I think the idea to have an Irish Twin-themed blog month was a good one, but very difficult to carry out. It's hard trying to write in sync with someone else. Add in Lexia's part-time job at Nobu -- where she works the night shift -- and you've got almost an impossible posting schedule. It's a shame; we had so many ideas. And now October is over, my many personal blog ideas are forgotten or outdated, and Lexi and I still have to wrap up the Irish Twin thing. Here's to more luck (and organization) next October!

For now, I'm going to do what I should've done in the beginning of October: introduce you to my Irish Twin, Lexia. So. This is my Lexia Dictionary:


Bolshevik -- Lexi's favorite word.

Brad Pitt -- Lexi's middle/high school love.

Britney Spears -- Lexi's look-alike. Lexi's impersonation of the singer/dancer is dead-on.

Feet-shuffling -- Lexi's form of walking.

Gumbi-esque -- Lexi's body type. In flexibility, not color. Synonyms: "loose as a goose," squishy, flexi-Lexi.

Gwen Stefani -- another favorite for impersonations. Usually involves a wardrobe change into track pants, sports bra, heels and socks, ponytail, and red lipstick.

Hairbrush -- a device not used by Lexia.

"I'm just saying." -- the catch-all phrase Lexi uses at the end of an argument or discussion in which she has made her points, but clearly the other side isn't agreeing with her assessments. Sometimes used with a turn of the head or eye-rolling. Just is the emphasized word, and the tone is nonchalant.

"I'm organizing my room." -- the thing Lexia does and says a few days before she has a major school project due.

Jimmy Fallon -- Lexi's current love.

Mad hip-hop rhythm -- Lexi's favorite form of dance. Attributable to her ghetto booty.

Nanna, Ninky Nanna, Binkers, et al. -- nicknames for Sara. All are used in a higher-than-regular-pitch tone, except when Lexia is troubled about something in Life.

Pink -- Lexi's favorite color.

The Robot -- a favored dance. Always accompanied by the following song lyrics: "What have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this?"

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups -- Lexi's favorite chocolate candy. The favored form is the miniature cup. An entire bag is the preferable serving size.

"Saraaaaa!" -- the exclamation that precedes the request "Will you [do the following] for me?"

Sexy Lexi, Le, Lex, et. al -- all nicknames for Lexia

The Shoulder Shrug -- the body movement that signals Lexia does not want to take the time to use words to speak to you. Various meanings are "whatever," "so," and "I don't care."

Socks -- items of clothing Lexi does not own.

Sparkles -- Lexi's favorite form of shine.

Starbursts -- Lexi's favorite fruity candy. Favorite flavor/color order is pink, red, yellow, and orange.

"Will you get me [a towel, a drink of ice water, soap, some clothes ready for cheerleading practice, etc.]?" -- the oft-repeated question in the 25 years she has known Sara.


What are my common sayings and favorite things, I wonder. Let's see what Lexi says.

Thing I'm thankful for: pumpkin bread.