Here I am in 10 seconds or less (for those of you who don’t know who the heck I am because you’re here saying, “Who the heck is she?“)
I’ve written online for almost 3 years and quit a while back to get a different job in my school district and I’m proud to say that I’m now employed as a high school guidance dean.
My oldest child is 21. I’m 36. Do the math. I tell that story more than any other story.
My kids say funny, inappropriate stuff that I write down and share with the world. For example, while frosting a cake with my mother the other day Mallory could be heard saying, “Oh, yeah. That’s it! Spread it like herpes!”
When I went to Disneyland recently (by myself, no children, I’m not bitter) I cried when I saw my first princess. You can make a guess which one, but the point is that I cried. What am I, 12-years old again? I teared up.
*This is the kind of stuff I find hilariously freakish and necessary for a good life. A whole bunch of WTF went on in my brain and then as I continued to watch I was fascinated and clapping like I wanted Tinkerbell to show up. Shit is amazing.
If you want to join in the fun (going to the BlogHer conference or not), see this post for directions! Nice to meet ya!
*edited to add: More details can be found here as written by BlogHer co-founder Lisa Stone. Thanks for the nice words, Lisa!
July 19, 2007 @ 6:50 am | Filed under BlogHer, BlogMe | Permalink |
Izzy Said,
July 19, 2007 @ 8:02 am
Wait a sec! Clearly I missed something. The last time I came here, you were closing up shop and saying goodbye. Have you been posting this whole time?
and congrats on your new (newish?) job
Daisy Said,
July 19, 2007 @ 8:19 am
whoa! Last time I heard, you were moving into a new office as you upgraded your literacy coach-type position. Guidance dean? Wow! I can’t wait to hear more.
MrsRW Said,
July 19, 2007 @ 5:08 pm
Disneyland opened its magic doors when I was a little girl. Every Sunday night while watching “The Wonderful World of Disney” I dreamed about going there. There was no money for that kind of vacation. When my mother knew she was dying but still feeling well enough to travel, she invited my daughters and I to join her in a trip to the Magic Kingdom. As I stood there watching the Main Street Parade (The Lion King) I bawled like a baby. I kept thinking, “I can’t believe I’m really here. I can’t believe I’m really here.” Dreams do come true, but I never thought what it would take to finally get there. It’s one of my best memories and one of the best gifts my mother ever gave me. I’ll never forget that day.
kgirlto Said,
July 19, 2007 @ 6:10 pm
very, very pleased to meet you
MrsRW Said,
July 19, 2007 @ 6:23 pm
forgot to say: “Woo-hoo, way to go, girl!!” Do you get to make students sit on hard chairs out in the hall biting their nails in case you call their parents? Ahhh…now you’re part of the power elite.
Pamela Said,
July 19, 2007 @ 10:33 pm
You’re right. Long time to load. It’s all those beans (:
Here to say hello from Tiggerlane’s post anointing you as another rocking read.
Dave2 Said,
July 19, 2007 @ 11:11 pm
My intro is up!
RWA Said,
July 20, 2007 @ 7:17 am
Uhhhh…how would Mallory know what spreading herpes is like? That’s a strange comment (although it is funny).
I would probably get teary-eyed if I went to Disneyland by myself too. Don’t feel bad.
Mocha Momma Said,
July 20, 2007 @ 7:23 am
Izzy, Izzy, Izzy. Where’ve you been during my covert posting, huh? Shouldn’t have taken me off your BlogLines. Who listens to me, anyway?
MrsRW - Oy to the Disney and their cursed sentimentality. Thanks so much! I got a letter yesterday that began “All district administrators will meet…” and I keep making everyone stop on the word administrator. It’s sickening, but fun.
kgirlto - Same to you. We induct everyone who leaves a comment here at Mocha Momma. Did you bring a live chicken, please?
Pamela - The beans are mischievous. Look for the hiding face one. Creepy.
Dave2 - As I live and breathe! You’re here! With a post to boot. Nice.
RWA - Because we, in our house, like to discuss the spreading of herpes on a near-daily basis. Duh. Doesn’t every good parent do that? Good blog friends, however, tease: tell me, you’d cry over seeing Mary Poppins, wouldn’t you?
jen Said,
July 20, 2007 @ 7:45 am
i so love this idea of yours.
Marilyn Said,
July 20, 2007 @ 9:27 am
Great meme. Nice to meet you. (I work in the guidance office of a jr high.)
MisaGracie Said,
July 20, 2007 @ 2:12 pm
Nice to meet you! This is a great idea and my 10 seconds are up if you’d like to check them out.
I hope to get to see you at Blogher!
Janice Said,
July 20, 2007 @ 5:05 pm
I’m out of the loop, I must have been here about the same time Daisy was. Anyways congrats on the new job! And yea it took forever to load the damn comment section…if I drank coffee I could’ve made a pot!
Jennifer Said,
July 20, 2007 @ 10:50 pm
Nice to meet you! Hail the queen was so funny!
whoorl Said,
July 22, 2007 @ 2:18 pm
Thanks for this great idea! Hope to see you at Blogher.
gorillabuns Said,
July 22, 2007 @ 10:58 pm
i think we are sole-sisters.
yes, size 11’s, unite!
joy Said,
July 23, 2007 @ 5:06 pm
Mocha, mocha, MOCHA! I am SO doing this in the next 24 hour, and will have to resist urge to write “I like pina colada, and getting caught in the rain…”
I have just read your other posts, and cannot wait to see those shoes up close and personal.
Mocha Momma Said,
July 24, 2007 @ 7:34 pm
Love the new readers, that’s always nice. How will I remember you all? I’ll carry Jayne (my laptop) around my neck and pull up your blogs. That won’t look stupid, will it?
aunttea Said,
July 24, 2007 @ 9:35 pm
you still inspire me. you’re so you. that is, you present yourself with personality. it reminds me that i am me, even though very different from you…and that i should/need to be more about writing again.
Ana Said,
July 25, 2007 @ 7:53 am
I think you are my clone or something! lol. Great blog and intro. You’ve earned every accolade you’ve gained. I can’t wait to read more from you.