Hug somebody today

How often do we really hug eachother? I'm not talking about the little side-hug that you casually throw out once in a while, but a great big HUG. The other day, my brother dropped me off after a day of skiing and sun at the lake house of a friend. As we said goodbye, he gave me a gigantic bear hug. How fun! It's been a while since I've had one of those!!!

Just for fun, here are some different kinds of hugs, categorized by creepiness factor:

Low:

Sibling Bear hug: Pretty self-explanatory. Typically executed after you haven't seen a family member in a really long time, or when you want to also cause fleeting pain and discomfort in siblings for fun.

Boney grandma hug: Similar to sibling hug, except great care is taken to show that you love your grandma (or any other elderly person), but you also don't want to break them in half.

Little kid hug: A hybrid between sibling bear hug and boney grandma hug. With this hug, caution is taken as to not get drool, dirt, or poop on clothing. There is a small chance of throw-up with this hug, so be careful if the child is sensitive.

Horizontal Backwards Hug: Otherwise known as "spooning" or "snuggling", this is definitely a favorite with lots of people. Since most people snuggle with friends or luvahs, this one is categorized as "low" in creepiness. However, depending on the circumstances, this kind of hugging can sky-rocket to high creepiness in no time.....beware!!!

Hug/Passionate luvah kiss Combo: Another favorite!! Comfort with this hug is based on relationship with hugger. High comfort = low creepiness, etc. This may be #1 for most people.

Medium:

First date hug: This hug is usually either a very limp side hug or frontal hug. Of course, distance is important, so it is common to overtly avoid chests touching. The limp side hug maneuver is a good technique to use so as to avoid a first date awkward moment or possible kiss if not desired.

Relative-or-friend-you-never-see-or-talk-to-hug: This hug doesn't necessarily feel uncomfortable, but you're usually distracted because your mind is racing with what the heck you are going to say to this person.

Eharmony hug (previously known as "Blind date" hug): Hug executed on a complete stranger that you've been "communicating" with but don't know a real stinking thing about. Usually followed by small talk and nervous laughter. Kudos to those brave enough to try internet dating, but I hope that I never experience this one. This may have to be moved up to "High" creepiness status if I ever experience it first hand.

High

Creepy co-worker hug: Everybody knows this one. This hug is usually executed by a "too close for comfort" co-worker who probably has multiple boundary issues, including using porno-humor and discussing firey political topics with superiors.

Run-into-your-massage-therapist-at-Victoria's Secret-hug: This kind of hug is really executed by anyone who you have a "close, yet incredibly weird" relationship with. An alternative name for this hug would be the "Run-into-your-gyno-in-the-feminine-products-isle" hug.

Older-family-friend-who-now-has-a-Garth-Brooks-"That Summer"-kind-of-crush-on-you-hug: eww. Self-explanatory.

Squeeze-with-a-little-Hump hug: Usually executed by dirty old men or intoxicated individuals at parties and clubs, this one is just plain disgusting. I mean, do you ACTUALLY think that someone is going to go "oh baby, thanks so much for that big hug with the little mini-hump thrown in at the end! I feel so loved and appreciated!" ? Geez.....

Just had to share. :D

PS These are my neices (cousins, actually) Julia and Olivia. They are totally adorable! Take this as a friendly reminder to give someone a big hug today!!