Dirty vs. Messy?

There are two ways I could ask this question . . .

1. Do you prefer your house to be dirty or messy?

2. Would you rather your house be clean or tidy?

Yes there is a difference. And for me . . . I'd rather my house be clean AND tidy . . . but if I had to choose . . . I wish I could say clean, but if I'm being totally and completely honest . . . I think I'd prefer tidy. Baseboards can be dirty, floor can be sticky, walls can have handprints . . . but get the shoes out of the middle of the floor!

Is it just me?