Archive | May, 2009

Diary #1: December 5, 1995

15 May

A while back I made my way to my old bedroom closet at my parent’s house to retrieve a box of letters and diaries I’d saved from middle and high school. I found a chunk of diary entries from an English assignment in middle school. I was pretty amused and I think they may make you chuckle too. Or not. Let’s start with Diary #1. I’m assuming I had to name my diary as part of the assignment because the name of mine was Kate. In this entry I describe how I had a series of basketball games. Then I talk about building a gingerbread house and having a friend over for new year’s eve. Then my thoughts shifted to what Christmas gifts I was buying for my family. I also noted what gift I would be giving my mom for her birthday – the Phantom of the Opera CD. Oh yeah, and can you believe how pricey I thought the school Christmas dance was!!!? Where was I going to find a dress for $30? Maybe the clearance rack at Ross?

Dear Kate,

Today I have a game and tomorrow, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It’s kind of a bummer because I’m missing the dance. I don’t really mind because I don’t have to spend $30 on a dress, $3 on a ticket and $20 on shoes. I also may have a chance to play more. Yes!

On Saturday after or before my game, we are going to make gingerbread houses. I can’t wait. Maybe during Christmas vacation I will invite Vanessa over. I was thinking maybe for New Year’s. It was so fun. The first time she spent the night was on New Year’s. We had a blast.

I think I will buy Dana Rollerblades and Monica an art easel. I still have to buy the Phantom of the Opera. So as soon as I go shopping again, I will give that to her for her birthday. Good luck to us on our game today!

Sincerely,

Me

Keywords

14 May

I’ve been dying to share this with you all for a long time. I use Google Analytics for no reason really, but I do get a kick out of seeing how people get to my blog. Here are some of the bizarre words and phrases people have typed into a search engine that ultimately brought them to my blog.

episode he smells his armpits – perhaps this is referring to a Seinfeld or Friends episode?

sissy bra padded – Is this a new Victoria’s Secret bra I haven’t heard of?

deodorant bandit – OMG!? You mean I’m not the only one who was a victim of the Deodorant Bandit???

roommate “wet the bed” – Gross. Get a new roommate FAST!

pecan pie diarrhea – Oh my! Take some Pepto Bismol.

I’ll share more as they roll in.

Rizzle

The Business of Blogging

13 May

I’ve been emailed by a few companies asking me to host contests using their products as the contest award. Thrilling, right? So I’ve replied to these people’s emails right away with interest and here’s the thing, they never respond.
One company was for a children’s computer game. I’d tell you the name, but then I’d be advertising for the company. I don’t want to advertise for a company that can’t even follow up on a request they sent! Another email I received was from a company that sells pots and pans. Not Pampered Chef or any other known brand. What do you know, they really weren’t that interested in being part of a contest on my blog anyway. Too weird.
Have you had any similar experiences?

Cutest Grill EVER

9 May

This long overdue sunnier weather definitely makes me think of BBQ chicken and hamburgers. While “window” shopping online, I found the cutest grill ever. Now I need one. But I also need a second job to pay for it.

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Kenmore

Because I’m Not a Mother

8 May

I have to steal a cute Mother’s Day story from my friend because obviously I don’t have any children.

My friend was explaining to her three year old son that Mother’s Day is on Sunday and he needs to make her breakfast. She specified that she would like french toast. He then told her, “I can’t reach the toaster”.

How cute is that?

What are you doing for Mother’s Day?

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