Is It So Much To Ask For?
Earlier today, in a PMS-filled, agitated state, I tweeted:
(Oh, and I realize that it says “so how me God”. Clearly, I need to hire a proofreader for my ridiculous rants.)
To give you an idea of my state of mind, here is another tweet from today:
I was in quite the mood, so I cleaned the house. Well, it is Monday and I’ve been trying to clean every Monday, but let me tell you my mood made me that much more efficient. For some reason, I clean better when I’m angry. It is a strange phenomenon.
When my husband arrived home , the house looked great and I had a delicious home-cooked meal something edible thrown together for dinner simmering on the stove.
He walked in the door and I eagerly awaited his reaction.
I waited.
He played on Facebook.
Then I waited a little bit longer.
We ate dinner.
I continued to wait.
When it reached a point where I could no longer take it any longer, I exploded:
Me: Did you notice the house?
Him: (Looking around sheepishly, realizing at once that he is in trouble) Oh, yeah. It looks nice.
Me: …… (Fuming)
Him: Actually, I did notice. I just forgot to say something.
Me: Why would you notice but forget to say something? That makes no sense.
Him: …… (Probably realizing that this really was not the best thing to say.)
Me: Seriously, it makes no sense. Why can’t you just appreciate what I do around here? Is it so much to ask for?
I can’t even begin to tell you how many times we’ve had this conversation. You would think that after 13 years of marriage, he would be able to just figure out that I need constant feedback, praise and attention to function in this relationship.
Now before someone goes and leaves a comment that says something like, “Do you thank him every day for going out to work each day and providing for your family?” or some other nonsense like that, I will just tell you that isn’t the point.
(Also, you should be permanently kicked out of Girl Club for even thinking something so absurd. Turn you membership card at the door and just get out.)
Here’s the deal. I work too. For one, I take care of our children. I make sure they are fed, bathed, homework done, not eaten by crocodiles, etc… You know, the normal mommy duties. This is my full time job. On top of that I also have a couple part-time jobs that provide some extra income for our family. It isn’t much but it is something. I may not make as much as he does, but I do contribute. When I book a trip or get my check from school, I never expect or even care if he acknowledges my efforts.
However, when I get on my hands and knees to scrub his pee off the side of the toilet and pick his underwear up off the floor for the 3,742nd time, I feel like an acceptable response from him would be “Hey Jen, the house looks great. Thanks for all you do. I’m so lucky to be married to you. Now why don’t you sit down over here and let me rub your feet.”
I feel like that is the least he could do.
Or maybe I just need to let this dream go to the place where dreams go to die.
Readers, please give me some input. Leave me a comment telling me either:
A. You are not alone. My husband is the same way. Let’s go drown our sorrows in a bottle of wine.
B. I am a witch and I have a secret spell to get your husband to do whatever you want him to do with minimal side effects. Here is the potion: (insert magical ingredients here)
C. Don’t despair…I am Ryan Gosling and I will come and clean your house for you (wearing only a snug fitting pair of jeans) while you watch. Here is my phone number. Call me anytime and I will be on the next plane out there.
D. Any other words of wisdom you have to offer on this matter.
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Monday Mentions
If you missed yesterday’s post, read all about Monday Mentions here.
Let’s Get Started With This Week’s List of Things Worth a Mention:
- Disney World has confirmed plans to expand Fantasyland. See the concept art and read what they have in store here. I guess we are going to have to save for another trip in 2013.
- Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield are coming to the big screen. Diablo Cody is set to make a movie out of the beloved Sweet Valley High books. Hmm….does anyone else think that is a really odd pairing? I want to be excited about this but honestly, I don’t know what to think.
- I just read on Jen’s blog that Stephenie Meyers had confirmed that The Host is going to be made into a movie. Have you read it? I did and I could totally see Ryan Gosling in the role of Ian. Anyone else think this would be great casting?
- If you think you are having a bad day, Lisa and Laura can assure you that Jessica Simpson’s day is worse.
- I may actually have to go Team Jacob after all. Check out why on Stars Hollow. (Note: It isn’t just because of the picture, because lusting after the picture would be illegal.)
- Speaking of Twilight, did you see that Bath and Body Works is releasing a new line of products called Twilight Woods? I’m really hoping they are able to capture the scent of Edward in the meadow scene.
Now, I’m saving the best for last…
- You MUST go check out this post (and watch the video that accompanies it). I would try to sum it up but it is way too complicated to even know where to start. All I know is this chick is HILARIOUS!! (And her friend looks just like Ryan Gosling. ‘Nuff said.) (BTW, Big thanks to Amy for turning on to this blog)
One Final Mention…
I have two giveaways going one right now. The first one is for a free dinner prize pack from Wanchai Ferry and the other is a cool Sweet Treat prize pack from Yoplait. Go and enter for your chance to win!!
It’s Your Turn!!!
If you did a Monday Mentions post, leave your link in the comments. I’ll be sure to stop by and check them out!
Get Ready To Get Your Link On
Ever since I first started blogging and reading blogs, I have come across so many amazing posts, videos, websites, and writers. I’ve tried using a variety of methods to share with my readers, but in the end I have failed miserably with each of them.
At first, I tried using the Google reader to share, but I am not always great about remembering to do this. While I still do this on occasion, I doubt that anyone really notices that little “shared items” thing on my sidebar.
For awhile there I was trying to use Twitter to share my favorite blog posts that I read, but sometimes I feel like only a few people may come across it and it just gets lost out there in the great vast internet black hole of chatter.
Don’t even get me started on my horrible track record for passing on blog awards. It is embarrassing how much I stink at this. To anyone who has given me one and is offended by my lack of posting it, I sincerely apologize. It is just that I hate tooting my own horn so I feel all kinds of awkward doing a whole post dedicated to this. I know that isn’t the point of blog awards, but that is my general hang-up with them.
And StumbleUpon. Oh, where do I begin with this one? It just confuses me. Am I the only one that just doesn’t quite get how to use this site properly?
Basically, I want to figure out a more efficient way to pass on some good old-fashioned bloggy karma by sharing some weekly link love.
So each Monday I will be highlighting some of the best posts, articles, websites, etc… from the past week or so. It may be something really funny, inspiring, educational or just plain cool. Some weeks may be just one link and other weeks could be many. It really depends on how much time I have to read and surf (which these days is pretty limited).
I’m calling this new feature Monday Mentions.
Now, I do have an ulterior motive here. I’m extending an invitation to you all to participate as well because I’m really hoping to discover some new blogs, websites and general AWESOMENESS that I may not already be aware of.
So, if you would like to participate (I really hope you will!!!) just do a quick post with a recap of some of the best posts/articles/sites you encountered that are worth a mention. For example:
- A favorite blog post that you read. (It could be one that made you laugh so hard you almost peed your pants. Or one that inspired you in some way. Or simply just made you think.)
- A new recipe that a blogger posted that you finally got around to trying and want to share your results.
- A brand new site that you just discovered that you think is going to change your life.
- Your desert island blog (you know, if you were stranded on a deserted island and could only read one blog for the rest of your existence).
However, I’m also thinking this would be a great platform to share other new discoveries that you recently made, such as:
- A book that you just read and couldn’t put down. Share the Amazon link or author’s website with the world.
- A movie that you saw that you think everyone should add to their Netflix queue.
- A new song that you just can’t stop playing over and over again. Share the youtube video.
- A photo of a celeb that totally made you swoon.
- A favorite person you are following on Twitter.
- A new product that you tried and now is something that you can’t live without.
The possibilities are endless! The idea is to share, share, SHARE!!!
Here’s how it works:
-Write your post with your collection of links.
-Make sure to link back to Daily Mish Mash (feel free to grab the button if you want) to get the word out.
-Sign up that you posted in the comments. (I may add a Mister Linky at some point if there is enough interest.)
That’s it! Pretty simple, right? Selfishly, I really hope you will participate. I am so excited to discover some great new blogs, books, etc..
Tomorrow will be the first Monday Mentions. Leave a comment and let me know if you plan to do a post or if you have any questions.
Friday Eye Candy: Snuggly Edition
As I’ve said many times before, I’m not a huge fan of fall or winter. The simple fact is that I hate being cold. When the weather starts to turn cooler, I want to crawl in bed and stay there until the spring.
In an effort to be more positive about the approaching frozen doom, I would like to highlight one of my absolute FAVORITE things about the colder weather.
GUYS IN FLEECE JACKETS!!!!
These jackets just totally do it for me. I’ve bought my husband multiple jackets in a wide variety of colors. I encourage him to wear them often.
Here’s my theory on why I think that these are such a fetish for me. I think it is the contradiction of the cozy material and the sexy popped collar. It is a visual representation of every woman’s fantasy: The bad boy with the good heart. And it is all neatly wrapped up in one single piece of glorious outerwear.
I searched and searched for celebrities in fleece pullovers but I couldn’t find any good examples to share with you (if you know of any, please share). So I am expanding my love of fleece pullovers to include guys in sweaters. I’m pretty much down with any snuggly attire.
Doesn’t Ryan Gosling look irresistable in his sweater?
Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) can rock a sexy sweater like nobody’s business.
Not really as big of a fan of turtleneck sweaters, but I’ll make an exception for Jake Gylennhaal.
And of course, I’ll make an exception for you too, James McAvoy
I’d love to wear Joshua Jackson’s sweater after he wore it all day….he’s so dreamy.
Ooh and then there is the sweater with the button down underneath…..sooooo sexy!!!!
I don’t know who this guy is, but since he is wearing a sexy pullover sweater I want to have his babies.
I’m still on the fence about cardigans. They kind of remind me of Mister Rogers, which is obviously not a turn on. (Maybe it is for some of you. I do not judge you.)
However, if there is anyone that might make me change my mind it would be David Beckham.
It would be a beautiful day in my neighborhood EVERY?DAY if Becks lived next door.
Oh Leo, I love you. I will always love you. But I love you even more when you wear that cuddly sweater.
Let’s switch gears a bit and address The Hoodie.
I enjoy them for the most part. Not as much as the fleece pullover or the sweater, but I can still see the appeal.
They remind me of guys who are about to go workout or maybe they just finished working out. Either way, the subtle hint of bulging muscles somewhere under all that material…..yes, please!
I’m looking forward to another season of Robert Pattinson’s hoodie goodness.
Do you have any strange turn ons?
(Please, even if you don’t have any, just make something up so I don’t feel like a total freak for sharing my fetish.)
Which guy above would you most like to snuggle with?
Lots of Aloha Friday fun at An Island Life blog.
Closer to Love
Remember that eye candy post about my newest musical crushes, Mat Kearney and Parachute.
It seems as though fate is on my side. Or maybe it is like field of dreams, but in blog terms…If you post it, he will come, because Mat brought his amazing voice and adorable smile to Maryland to do a show about five minutes away from my house.
He is still a relatively “up and coming” artist so he played in a very small venue. And when I say small, I really do mean small. It was maybe about as big as the gymnasium at my kids’ school, if that. It was a dream come true to see him perform in such an intimate setting since I’ve been playing his new cd on an endless loop in my car and iPod.
Look how close we got…
It was pretty amazing.
Now here is the best part…There was a moment.
You know when you are at a concert and you swear that Joey McIntyre is singing “Please Don’t Go Girl” directly to you? Oh, that never happened to you? Well, it happened to me. Or at least that is what I thought when I was fourteen and at the New Kids on the Block Concert and Joey’s eyes maybe glanced in the direction of me and about a thousand other screaming, lunatic girls for a millisecond.
This time I have witnesses that it actually happened. I swear at one point in the show Mat was singing the song directly to me for about fifteen consecutive seconds. Now it may seem like I’m once again having Joey McIntyre-esque delusions but I swear that this time was different. There really was a moment. I thought maybe I was just imagining it, but my husband and my friend saw it too. I probably turned about six different shades of red and nearly fainted.
Of course, the fact that he did the same thing to about thirty other girls in the audience does not make this moment any less exciting to me. Oh no. Trust me, when I lay my head on the pillow tonight after I finally come down off this high, I will be having sweet Mat Kearney dreams.
As I was recovering from my moment, it occured to me that if Ryan Gosling were to do something like this at his Dead Man’s Bones concert that I would probably never be able to compose myself again, ever.
You know those people you see at concerts that cry and look like they are about to have convulsions right there on the spot? I’ve never understood what makes them carry on like that. Take, for instance, this girl at an American Idol taping a few years back about to lose her shit over David Archuleta (at least I think that was who she was going nuts over):
Yeah, that will be the way I will look forever and ever if Ryan were to pull any sort of eye contact stunt with me. Mark my words…it won’t be pretty.
So, I feel like I need to document how I looked pre-Gos-concert.
Me and my friend Shelie happy to be within ten feet of Mat Kearney:
While I’m on the subject of Ryan (sorry Matt, but I got off on a Gos-tangent and I need to complete it), I feel the need to inform you all that he is now on Twitter. It is his band’s account so the updates my not be from him directly, but it is the closest thing I have at this point so I’ll take it.
And while I’m recommending people to follow… here is Mat Kearney’s twitter as well.
Sorry to get off topic…back to the concert. To sum it up in one word: FANTASTIC! If Mat Kearney is playing a show in your neck of the woods, I would highly recommend going to see him.
I’m curious…what was the best concert you’ve ever seen?
I Guess I Shall Be Executed
I know this is a hot topic and I’m really not trying to stir the pot intentionally, but this sign really spoke to me and I couldn’t resist posting it here.
So many people use the bible as their argument against gay marriage. I love that this person is fighting fire (and brimstone) with fire (and brimstone).
Ok, so if you haven’t figured out which side of the debate that I fall on, I’ll lay it right out on the table:
I fully support gay marriage and do not think it should even be an issue.
I have tried to have conversations with people in my life who are against it, but the only thing they seem to be able to offer as a their explanation for believing what they believe is because of the bible/Bible (Is that word capitalized since it is holy? Wait, is holy/Holy supposed to be capitalized too since it is holy/Holy? This is why I don’t usually write about religion. I’m just going to capitalize everything pertaining to God from here on out to play it safe.)
If gay marriage is not okay because of something written in the Bible, then we need to reevaluate the validity of most marriages in America today.
And kill off all the whores.
Which I guess would include me since I didn’t wait until I was married.
(Was that TMI?)
Darn. Execution doesn’t sound very fun. (If we get a choice, I choose poison.)
I’m not saying pre-marital sex is right, but you know it is happening everywhere (except the Jonas Brothers compound).
Most men today would probably have more luck finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow than they would finding a virgin bride.
(Unless, of course we go back to marrying our daughters off at fourteen to keep them virgins as they did in the Bible, but do we really want that? Actually maybe that isn’t such a bad idea after all. They get to have sex and parents get to skip the whole spending a fortune on college tuition nonsense. Seems like a win-win proposition to me but what do I know. Of course, that is a whole other topic to explore at a later date.)
There are probably people who read my blog that might be offended by this, but I just feel compelled to put it out there. I want to hear the other side of this argument. I really want to know why so many people are against two people who are in love getting married.
I can’t remember where I read (maybe Meg’s blog??) or heard this funny retort but I totally agree:
If gay people want to be unhappily married like the rest of us, who are we to take that right away from them?
Please let me know which side of the debate you are on. I will not judge you for your opinion. I try to watch Fox News at least once a day to get a good laugh keep an open mind about things so that says something about my tolerance, right?
I just want to try to understand the other side. I truly want to hear your thoughts.
Friday Eye Candy: The Very Sexy Virgo Edition
I’ve been working my way around the zodiac, and I must admit that the Virgos have been one of my favorite signs so far. I actually had to narrow down my list because it was getting too long. This is who made my final cut:
Chris Pine
Andy Roddick
Scott Speedman
Harry Connick Jr.
My personal favorite…
Prince Harry
Benjamin McKenzie
Kyle Chandler
Chad Michael Murray
Keanu Reeves
And the award for the hottest phone call ever made goes to….
Paul Walker
How old were you when you had your first real kiss?
Who was it with? Where were you? Did you enjoy it?
Which Virgo pictured above do you think looks the most kissable?
Check out An Island Life for more Aloha Friday fun!
Speaking of Death
This past weekend I had a near death experience.
I fell in the shower and started to black out. I did not see a tunnel or bright light, but for about two seconds I really did think I was dying.
Aside from feeling like the lady in the “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” commercials (I mean how many 34 year olds do you know that fall in the shower?), I was pretty shaken up.
I also banged my leg up pretty badly.
I have no idea why I started to black out. It was so strange because I didn’t hit my head. Of course, I put two and two together and figured that I must have hit my leg so hard that it set off some kind of chain reaction of imminent death.
I crawled out of the shower, sat on the floor and called for my husband.
He came into the bathroom and at first thought I think he thought that I was beckoning him for some sort of extracurricular activities. That was until he saw the look of death on my face.
Him: Are you ok?
Me: I just fell in the shower and I started to black out. I’m pretty sure I’m going to die.
Him: What?! Did you hit your head?
Me: No, I didn’t hit my head, but I hit my leg. Really hard. See. (I showed him the bump on my shin.)
Him: Well, you can’t die from a bruised leg.
Me: Ok, so then why did I black out?
Him: I have no idea, but are you ok?
(At this point he hugs me. As he is hugging me, it occurred to me that it had been a good couple of months since I last gave him the “final wishes” speech)
Me: Just promise me that if I die you will cremate me.
Him: Ok I promise.
Me: And I don’t want a viewing, but I want a really touching memorial service with great music. I’m not sure of the songs yet but I want something played that will definitely make people cry because if there is one thing that gets on my nerves is people going to viewings and running out of things to talk about so the conversation turns to sports. I do not want any sports (especially football) discussed at my memorial.
Him: Is that it?
Me: No, there is one more thing. Please don’t marry a whore. I don’t want my kids to have a whore for a mother.
Him: How will I know if she is a whore? You think every woman I talk to is a whore.
Me: That is a good point. Let me give it some thought.
After a few days of pondering, I am still not clear on my definition of the word “whore”, so I just told him that I will trust him to use his best judgment in the matter. However if he ignores my wishes and marries a whore anyway, I let him know hat I definitely plan to haunt them both for the rest of their lies together.
As for the music, I narrowed it down to”My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion or “In My Life” by the Beatles to be played at the memorial.
Of course I am open to any and all song suggestions you may have, so feel free to leave them in the comments.
Just Call Me Grim
Life lesson #689: When your sinister friend who clearly has no conscience whatsoever tries to recruit you into her “just for fun” Celebrity Death Pool league–JUST SAY NO!!
Otherwise, you may end up feeling like the Grim Reaper before all is said and done.
I made the mistake of getting talked into this horrible, morbid game despite the fact that it went against my better judgement and general moral code.
In my defense, I figured that it would be an easy win since I’m pretty good at all things pop culture.
Well, it turns out that I was right. I am killing (and I mean this both literally and figuratively) everyone else in the league with my picks.
What I didn’t realize is that I would feel HORRIBLE every time I got the news that a new celeb from my list died. I also didn’t think that so many of them would be going. Who knew that 2009 was going to be such an unlucky year to be famous?
Just about everyone had Patrick Swayze on their list. It is not a shock that he lost his battle with cancer. It is still so very sad to hear of his passing. He seemed like a genuinely good man who shouldn’t have died so young.
My heart goes out to his family, but especially his wife because everything I’ve ever read about them made them sound like a great couple.
Did you know they met when he was only 19 and she was 15? I love that. And I love this photo of them together because it reminds me of the The Notebook. So sweet.
I teared up when I read this quote from Barbara Walters:
“The way he looked at her, the way he held on to her, the way she smiled, I can’t really imagine one without the other. That marriage is extraordinary.“
What was your favorite Patrick Swayze movie?
GosWatch: The Way He Makes His “Y” Means He Is Good in Bed
So, I’m sitting here procrastinating about cleaning my house and getting the dish I’m supposed to be making for our neighborhood block party prepared. As usual, I find myself checking in on Ryan news, and since it has been five days since I’ve last posted anything about him I figured it was enough time to wait to share with you all.
There may be some new pics popping up in the next couple of days because he is in L.A. right now. I’ll be sure to post them as soon as they surface so make sure you check back on this post later this weekend.
So, you may be wondering what Ryan has been up to lately. Or maybe you haven’t but as his #1 stalker I feel like it is my duty to tell you.
Last night, he put on a puppet show.
Yes, a puppet show. Hmmmmm……
Dead Man’s Bones (DMB) will play three shows this month at Los Angeles’ Bob Baker Marionette Theater with the Silverlake Conservatory Children’s Choir, who also appear on their upcoming album. The shows are on Sept. 11, 18 and 25. DMB will provide the soundtrack to the event, which is reportedly a “unique collaboration” between the duo and the theater.
I can’t get the visual of Ryan being all freaky like John Cusack’s character in Being John Malkovich out of my mind. I’m not totally sure that I like the whole idea of Ryan being a puppeteer at all. I don’t want him behind the scenes pulling the strings. I want him on stage, front and center. Wearing only a guitar. Oops, did I just type that out loud?
Moving on to other news….
A handwriting analyst has taken the time to analyze Ryan’s signature:
She says:
- The ‘R’ in his first name says he’s a dreamer.
- The right slant in his signature means he’s expressive.
- His signature also told her that he puts aside his own personality to melt into his acting roles.
Ummm….that really doesn’t tell me anything I don’t already know. I think I will have to do my own analysis.
As a rule, I usually don’t ask celebs for autographs when I meet them. I just don’t see the point. However, I have decided to break my own rule and get Ryan to sign my boobs. No, wait that won’t work because it will wash off and I don’t want to put a photo of my boobs on the internet. I have a better idea….
So, here is my preliminary list for the Dead Man’s Bones concert:
- Camera
- Sharpie
- New undies
- Rope
- Blindfold
- Mask and other various kidnapping supplies
However, I have to admit that I’m going to bribe my friend Kate or my husband to get him to sign the undies. Do you think they will do it for me if I ask them nicely enough?
Is there anything else I need to add to this list?
Bonus: Here is a gallery of Ryan’s signature for you to analyze. Feel free to make your own analysis in the comments.
For example, I think the way he forms his “y” means that he would be really good in bed.
Your turn!!
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Edited to add: Here are the “Puppeteer” photos I promised:
Hey, did anyone notice Edward Cullen over Ryan’s right shoulder in the above shot?
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