The day I turned 16, I couldn't wait to drive. The day I turned 16, my parents couldn't wait for me to get a job. I actually didn't mind working. I loved the feel of a well-deserved paycheck in my movie theater popcorned hands, and I was proud to have helped plan someone's graduation ... » Learn More about Updating My Résumé
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Every few weeks, my "subscribe by e-mail" feature is a dick and doesn't deliver new posts to my loyal readers. Today is one of those dicky days. This is a test message and a complaint because I have a fantastic guest writer today--read the post HERE or click the image below--and know that I will ... » Learn More about Grrrrrr
Hello, My Name is Angela and I am a Hypochondriac. A Bad One.
Today is the first Wednesday of the month. No, that doesn't mean it's the beginning of my cycle, nor is it a Bone Thugs and Harmony parody. It's when many lovely ladies, including one of my very favorites, Meredith at The Mom of the Year, host Finding the Funny. And I've taken the "finding" element ... » Learn More about Hello, My Name is Angela and I am a Hypochondriac. A Bad One.
Breaking News: Kimye’s Baby’s Name
My panties are in a bunch today: my son insisted on waking before the sun, and today he took it upon himself to create art work with glitter paint sans my supervision. My hardwood floors look like Ke$ha and Studio 54 had a baby. Source You've either been living under a rock or are a real adult ... » Learn More about Breaking News: Kimye’s Baby’s Name
Project Optimism: Mommy Juice
Do I have a drinking problem? The simple answer is no. But the more complex the-toddlers-are-always-watching answer could be perhaps?? Before we go any further, please note: I am in no way making fun of alcoholism. It's a disease, one that has punched people I love in the face, so don't think I'm ... » Learn More about Project Optimism: Mommy Juice
THIS is Why Parenting is So Hard
I was ready to wrap my daughter in shiny paper, slap a bow on her head, and ship her off to another family by way of FedEx today. Her antics in church resulted in my having to yank her from the pew and quarantine us in a separate room. She kept yelling "ELLA POTTY" and I didn't want people to think ... » Learn More about THIS is Why Parenting is So Hard
Calling All Weirdos
You ever pay attention to the search terms that result in people stumbling aimlessly upon your blog? I really haven't given them much thought...until today: How to establish yourself as a rapper. Finally, Kanye West is reaching out for help! It's his lucky day because I wrote a post about ... » Learn More about Calling All Weirdos
NaBloPoMo Me, Baby
Is it just me or does that sound dirty: NaBloPoMo? Just me, huh? I'm taking the plunge, people. I've signed on to participate in my very first BlogHer's writing challenge. This month's theme, risk, is one that I'm taking seriously. I'm doing all kinds of risky stuff. I didn't brush my hair ... » Learn More about NaBloPoMo Me, Baby
Inventions That Can Bite Me
I'm on the warpath today, friends. In the last 48 hours I have experienced such frustration with what most us of would consider "advancements" in technology, that I'm ready to throw in the techy towel. * Captcha. ENOUGH of this shit: I'm not a robot, I'm just not a human magnifying ... » Learn More about Inventions That Can Bite Me
I Got a Fever
If you're a fellow SNL groupie, you remember the epic "Cowbell" skit with Will Farrell's gut and Christopher Walken. If not, let me break you off a small piece of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjsUf_oIgp0 Hilarious, right?! Unfortunately, the cowbell can't cure my fever. And no, I am ... » Learn More about I Got a Fever