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Project Optimism: Pennsylvania Dreamin’

By Stephanie Jankowski 22 Comments

My dream job, to write for Saturday Night Live, was sadly never realized. It probably has something to do with the fact that I’ve never lived in NYC, applied for the job, nor have any professional comedic writing experience. Let’s not dwell, okay?

Imagine my sheer surprise when Tina Fey contacted me this weekend and asked if we could collaborate on a project!!!!!!!!!!!!

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You got me, that didn’t happen. But this did:

I applied to be a contributor for a Chicago-based website, Families in the Loop and my crazy was accepted! FITL’s tagline, “Where Parents Let Loose,” makes me feel right at home, especially because the hilarious Karen at Baby Sideburns just published an article called, “Help, My Daughter Broke Her Vagina.” Perfection.

Turns out a few of the bloggers I already love and  follow are part of the FITL family, too. You’ll find the incomparable Julie DeNeen, who helped give my blog a much needed make-over (and is available to lend a hand if you need it!), and Stephanie Sprenger’s honest accounts of Mommyhood among the FITL contributors. I’m submitting my first piece this week and I am honored to be in such talented company.

I’ve also hooked up with a little coffee company, Cape Java, to write for its blog and work as one of its affiliates. If you’re a Keurig lover like myself, you can click the button on my left sidebar for a great deal on coffee or brewers. I’m a tiny bit obsessed with Gloria Jeans hazelnut, so I was more than pleased to jump on board with Cape Java. The fact that their prices are the best I’ve found doesn’t hurt either!

I may not be writing witty one-liners for the likes of “Weekend Update’s” Seth Meyers, but I am super excited for these new opportunities! Sharing more writing, meeting new people, and being proud of an accomplishment other than teaching someone to use the potty or a fork (not at the same time)–now that’s a kick ass Project Optimism Monday!

If you love the idea of starting your week with some happy, why not participate in Project Optimism?! Click here for more details! And if you link back to me, I’ll be sure that the lovely Anita adds you to her Project Optimism blogroll over at My Life is the Best Life.

Happy Monday, pals!

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  1. Dani Ryan says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:18 am

    Congrats!!! You’re really getting around!!! I can’t wait to see your first post on Families in the Loop!

    And I love me some Tina Fey. Give it a few years and you’ll be writing for SNL. 😉

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    • crazy14 says

      February 25, 2013 at 9:32 am

      I like to spread myself out, Dani. In a non-prostitute kinda way 😉 It’s either SNL or riding your coattails to fame–you’ll let me write a chapter in your next book, right? 😉 Congrats again to you!!!!!

      Reply
  2. Amanda says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:26 am

    You real fancy, Girl!!! Proud of you Mamma!!!

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    • crazy14 says

      February 25, 2013 at 9:32 am

      Thanks, lady! Just one more step in the Amanda-Stephanie plot to take over the world.

      Reply
  3. Julie DeNeen says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:49 am

    Awesome!

    Reply
    • crazy14 says

      February 25, 2013 at 9:33 am

      Thanks, Julie! I was excited to see your name listed among the mom and dad bloggers! Weeee!!

      Reply
  4. nothingbythebook says

    February 25, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Congratulations, so pleased for you

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    • crazy14 says

      February 25, 2013 at 10:47 am

      Thanks so much, Jane!

      Reply
  5. vernette says

    February 25, 2013 at 10:32 am

    Oh WOW!!! Congrats Stephanie…I’m so excited for you. And the coffee link was the whipped cream on top of all this awesome.

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    • crazy14 says

      February 25, 2013 at 10:47 am

      Thanks so much, Vernette!! Yes, I’m VERY excited for some discounted coffee!!!!!

      Reply
  6. Anka says

    February 25, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    Let’s just declare this the “Year of Stephanie!” You are on a roll lady! I’m soooo proud of you! I would expect nothing less from such a stellar mommy blogger. Oh, and the Keuring deal, just kicks it up a notch. I’m drinking a Starbuck’s Sumatra coffee as we speak! 🙂

    Reply
    • crazy14 says

      February 25, 2013 at 1:10 pm

      That means a lot coming from you, Anka–thank you!! Enjoy that Sumatra 😉

      Reply
  7. Piper George says

    February 25, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    Wow – sounds like you are really getting your writing out there. Well done you.

    Now you need to write a post about how to do it!

    Reply
    • crazy14 says

      February 25, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      I’m so far out of the how-to loop, you don’t even know! My only recommendations: baby steps and don’t accept the answer NO!

      Reply
  8. Jill Pinnella Corso says

    February 25, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Congrats! Keep hustlin’ girl!

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    • crazy14 says

      February 25, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      Same to you, lady–we’ll take over SNL or die tryin’ 😉

      Reply
  9. Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. says

    February 25, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    Awesome! I’m so excited you are a part of FITL! Thanks for the shout-out, friend! I think it is a great group of writers. That Tina Fey collaboration bit made me snort. Someday we’ll get there…maybe? 🙂

    Reply
  10. Vicky says

    February 26, 2013 at 12:34 am

    Whoot! This is awesome! Congrats to you and your accomplishment. Isn’t it funny how we feel like “real writers” when something exists off the blog page? So silly!! You ARE a real writer and a giften one at that. congrats again!
    Vicky

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    • crazy14 says

      February 26, 2013 at 7:30 am

      Well, shucks! Thanks, Vicky 🙂

      Reply
  11. motherhoodisanart says

    February 26, 2013 at 6:10 am

    Awesome Stephanie! Keep trying for that SNL job! I don’t know if you know this but I am obsessed with SNL. I have been a faithful watcher since I was 4 years old….seriously! I even wrote a post about how I think I launched Jimmy Fallon’s career! Anyway, keep doing what you’re doing! You are amazing!

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    • crazy14 says

      February 26, 2013 at 7:32 am

      We’re kindred spirits!!! SNL or bust! (thank you for your kind words and for Jimmy Fallon’s career!) 🙂

      Reply
  12. hermes france says

    May 26, 2013 at 7:28 am

    Your article Project Optimism: Pennsylvania Dreamin’ write very well, thank you share!

    Reply

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