- The ex-Mormon blogger gathering last weekend was super awesome. I felt self-conscious for a second upon walking into a complete stranger’s house and realizing that I didn’t know a single soul, but that feeling passed as quickly as it started. By the time I had to leave I felt like we were old friends. Everyone was super kind and it felt great to be surrounded by like minded people.
- This week has been the best fucking week EVER!
- I went to see David Sedaris. I love going to his readings. If you haven’t seen this quote from his piece in the New Yorker about undecided voters in the election, here it is:
To put them in perspective, I think of being on an airplane. The flight attendant comes down the aisle with her food cart and, eventually, parks it beside my seat. “Can I interest you in the chicken?” she asks. “Or would you prefer the platter of shit with bits of broken glass in it?”To be undecided in this election is to pause for a moment and then ask how the chicken is cooked.
- I met an incredible man. There is a lot I want to say about him, but I am keeping my mushy feelings on lockdown.
- My sister and niece have returned from a two week trip. I missed the hell out of them. Bubbie has grown so much over two weeks and says my name so clearly now. One of my favorite stories from their trip was her walking up to some noisy dogs and saying, “HUSH! Quiet. No barking, sassy pants!” We are totally related.
- Upon my sister’s return she had many questions about my new boyfriend…my favorite two being: ?a) Are you sure he’s not crazy? (Definitely not crazy.)?b) Does he play with dolls? (Thank god, no!)
- This weekend I’m going to hang out with my adoptive family, do a stupid amount of studying and paper writing, go dancing, try and find something to wear to a wedding next weekend, and sleep in really late on Sunday. What are y’all up to?
I’ve been so excited for a Halloween wedding I totally spaced what I’m going to wear for it. Dammit.
I have no fucking clue or cash. This should be very interesting.
BOYFRIEND ! no wonder you haven’t been updating
(no jinxing comments will be said about it, but I’m happy you’re happy)
Keeping your feelings on lock down is for the birds! You can quote me on that.
um… feeling pretty dorky about a boy myself. problem, we live 1,000 miles apart. *le sigh* i have a wedding this weekend. my daughter is in it. wearing a $200 dress she’ll never wear again and i can’t fit in it. i have no idea what to wear.
have fun!
Yay, you seem really happy which in turn makes me happy.
I was all oh! David Sedaris! but then you mentioned a boyfriend and I am all oh! tell me more!
You seem shiny and happy. AWESOME.
Scott,
Thank you!
punchlinewalking,
I will…when I decide to spill my guts!
zeghsy,
Oh man, I feel your pain…long distance is heart wrenching.
I have no clue what to wear.
sprizee,
YIPPEE! I can’t stop listening to Cannibal Queen!
sizzle,
I am so happy I’m glowing!
I get to go to a baptism at the mission in San Juan Capistrano. In Spanish. I think I will bust out my Spanish textbook prior to the event and hope for the best. I think kids are hilarious. We had a class from Newport come visit my work and I was showing them some bears from Vegas. I asked if anyone had ever been there. One kid told me that his mommy goes there a lot. HAHAHA… oh, mommy just likes to gamble and drink so that she can pretend you don’t exist. That’s nice
Unpack and take Batman (aka Little Bit) to Boo at the Zoo Boise. Fun times.
Oh and hopefully sleep in too.
I’m going to avoid jinxing the suitor.
Do you wear a costume to a Halloween wedding?
I also put up an FFF.
I’m not sure what I’m wearing to the wedding either. I’m happy your squishygiddy!!!
I just told Conor that quote last night. Love it.
I’m glad you have rainbows and marshmallows inside.
Did you really just use the “B” word? Really?? Yay! Good for you! Now when is it MY turn??
I saw David Sedaris read that story live last week, too! But you already know that.
Why would she wonder if I play with dolls….
They’re not dolls, they’re “action figures.” Heh.
I’m jealous (about meeting the ex mo bloggers thing)! Glad to hear it went well!
Hey Pants, I played the part of Jesus at the blogger gathering and am only NOW getting around to checking out your blog. Bad me. I haven’t had this great a morning since discovering I could lock the men’s room door at work. Your posts are hilarious brilliance.
You may have even nudged me out of my own blogging slump. I look forward to further tales of daily hi-jinks with a gooey heart-y center.
SO DAMN GLAD you made it to our party. I was so glad to meet you!
And that damn text at the end of the party was CLASSIC. What a laugh. Loved meeting you. We’ll have to do it again next year, no?