Well, hello there! My name is Angella and I write from way up here in Canada at my little corner called Dutch Blitz. I am also a the lead editor for the Arts & Design channel over at Blog Nosh.
Last week the wonderful Miss Kelly asked if I would be willing to guest-post in her stead while she was off for a well-deserved break. My first thought was YES! Kelly is awesome! How could I say no?
Then I drew a blank.
I have guest posted before on other sites and have had no issue in deciding what to write about. I am a chatty girl, even on a bad day. Kelly had suggested that I post some pretty photos, or do whatever I wanted. I went to Mexico in February, and have beaten that topic to death on my own site. I thought I could whip up a post about my happy place so that I could post some photos from there.
While it was fantastic to peruse the photos again, no post idea came to me.
Then I thought I could whip up a new Foto Friday post, or find a way to tie in some photos of pretty flowers.
Still nothing. Still stuck.
I thought I would see what the other guest posters had to say to see if I could feel the vibe, as it were. First there was Angela, then Karen, then Heather B. (Who I will be sleeping with next week at BlogHer )(Platonically. I’m married, yo).
Those three are women who I admire…and might be a little afraid of, due to their awesomeness. They also know Kelly PERSONALLY. I do not. Yet. This will change next week when we all converge in San Francisco.
Since Kelly and the others going to the conference have not met me, I thought I should introduce myself a little. Heather B. and I did a list of seven things we should know about each other via email, but I got a little Deep and Meaningful. We’re sleeping in the same room! I owed her that.
But for Kelly, and for any of you who are coming, here are seven things that you need to know about me before we meet.
1. I drink an exorbitant amount of Diet Coke, aka The Nectar Of The Gods.
2. Clowns freak me out. I think they are of the devil.
3. I am kind of clueless about makeup. I wear it, but my knowledge is limited to the one session I had at MAC last fall. I will nod and smile when you talk about this “Sephora” and something called a “Philosophy”, but I am UNSCHOOLED. Help me?
4. I talk with my hands.I also apparently slap my leg when I get all excited while telling a story. I do not realize I am even doing it, but that is what my husband and friends like to tease me about. You may want to keep a good couple of feet between you and I to keep any injuries from happening.
5. I do not like Poutine. Or beer. This has caused people to suggest that I need to turn in my Canadian citizenship, but I cannot help it. Poutine makes my stomach churn and beer tastes like urine. Not that I have ever tasted urine, but I imagine the two tastes are similar.
6. I do, however, like wine (White - I am slightly allergic to red) and cocktails. I will gladly join you for one (or two) of those anytime.
7. I am clumsy. I tripped up the stairs while pregnant and gave myself a black eye.
While in Mexico my husband took a bunch of beautiful photos of me.
In the midst of the shoot, I tripped backwards over a rock.
Classy.
Between my hand talking and clumsiness, I suggest you hold your drink close so we don’t have any spillage.
So there you have it. A little insight into me and my bad self. I hope we can still be friends.
Dutch Blitz » Introducing Myself Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 8:17 am
[...] am guest-posting over at Mocha Momma’s house today. Come on over to see what I divulge about [...]
witchypoo Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 8:31 am
I knew about the beer, but the poutine is new, although since you are health-conscious, it IS a heart attack on a plate. But please tell me you love bacon. It’s meat candy.
witchypoos last blog post..Deaf Old Ladies
Angella Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 8:58 am
witchypoo - OF COURSE I love bacon. And now I want some.
hillary Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 9:04 am
ok but I would argue that if you ate the poutine after multiple cocktails, you would have a new found appreciation for it
just sayin’
hillarys last blog post..One Backless Strapless Copper Thread Gown
Shamelessly Sassy Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 9:49 am
I would so trip backwards over a rock.
Maria Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 10:42 am
Oh wow that was an awesome guest post. I looovvveeeddd you posting the pic of you tripping. Not many women would have the balls to do that. Me? I would have totally left it at the gorgeous hair blowing in the wind shot and not said a word re:my faux paux. Did I spell that right??? It doesn’t look right…
Hmmm…
I hope to meet you @ the conference, as well as Kelly, and have a wonderfully animated conversation with you, since I’m a hand talker too. I’m worse than Eminem when he’s rapping.
Marias last blog post..The BlogHer Post
sizzle Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 10:56 am
#3- There are make overs happening at BlogHer. I totally want to get one! Also, massages. Hmm, I wonder if I will ever make it to a session?
#4, 6 &7- I am clumsy too and gesticulate wildly. I also think two drinks is not enough. We’ll have to work on that next week.
sizzles last blog post..What’s Left To Do
Sugar Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 11:12 am
Okay… I HATE clowns, too. They are likely devil spawn. It was really difficult getting through Water for Elephants having to picture clowns AND carnies…
Good to know that I’m not the only one that gets wild with the hands when speaking. I’m hoping it’s a subconscious move that is shared by all talented and witty women. Like tripping backwards over rocks or falling when pregnant.
Daisy Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 11:27 am
Love the last two pictures!
Daisys last blog post..role reversal
Elizabeth Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 11:33 am
I tend to talk with my hands as well, especially at work. My coworkers constantly tease me about it. Then a talk with a finger.
Gorgeous photos!
Elizabeths last blog post..The word of the day is "arthroscopy"
ali Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 11:59 am
just in case i haven’t told you enough…you = all kinds of awesome.
even if you don’t drink beer…
alis last blog post..raised right. and straight. and with a warm gun.
Rhi Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
HEE. We are going to be quite the pair it seems! I’ll try not to spill my spritzer on you.
Rhis last blog post..One Week and Counting
Angella Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 1:20 pm
Hillary - Duly noted.
Shamelessly Sassy - Glad to know I am not alone!
Maria - That visual cracked me up.
Sizzle - I agree. We will work very hard at consuming cocktails. Then maybe get some poutine, ala Hillary’s suggestion.
Sugar - I think it must be a shared trait, hey?
Daisy - Thanks!
Elizabeth - Ha! I like to do the subtle face scratch…
Ali - You are awesomer. Yes, that’s a word.
Rhi - It could get messy, I agree.
Angellas last blog post..Introducing Myself
motherofbun Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
Your photos are amazing. Love em.
Have fun at BlogHer for the rest of us who aren’t going, k?
(PS Nice to meet ya!)
motherofbuns last blog post..Shelter from the storm
Loralee Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 5:16 pm
Dude! You are the guest posting machine lately! This was wonderful. Despite a lot of our differences, we have every single one of those things in common. (Except your husband did NOT take gorgeous photos of me in Mexico. Or anywhere else, actually.
)
Oh, and I don’t drink. It’s REALLY for the best. Don’t believe me? Ask Heather B. Heh.
Loralees last blog post..Um, okaaaaaaaay. I guess it’s fine as long as it doesn’t develop into some oedipal complex thing…
Jakki Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 8:04 pm
Hey dont tell anyone you tripped…its looks like a really hot dance move…
Jakkis last blog post..Hollyhock is such a strange name for such a pretty flower…
cc Said,
July 10, 2008 @ 8:07 pm
#5 - Whenever my husband says, “here, taste this.” I smell it first, usually followed by the response, “it smells like beer.” I do not like beer. I am a margarita girl, loaded or not.
ccs last blog post..So True
Angella Said,
July 11, 2008 @ 8:01 am
motherofbun - nice to meet you too!
Loralee - Always making me laugh
Jakki - I might just break out that move next week.
cc - A girl after my own heart
Angellas last blog post..Introducing Myself
Kaza Said,
July 11, 2008 @ 5:09 pm
Awesome guest post. And except for the Poutine part (only because I have no idea what that is), we could have been separated at birth.
All of those gals at BlogHer are lucky to be getting to see you/meet you. I wish I could be among them, but I’ll be there in spirit and worshipping the event from afar.
Kazas last blog post..Cocktail Hour!
Dutch Blitz » Up And Down And All Around Said,
July 11, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
[...] waxing poetic over the loss of a good friend, and the next I am dancing around with giddiness (and posting facts about myself) all to do with [...]
Elaine Said,
July 11, 2008 @ 8:18 pm
I don’t care if you tripped. You are in great shape and I love that dress. Perfect for the beach! I can’t wait to go myself in a few weeks!
Elaines last blog post..13 Months, 26 Days, 8 Hours and some minutes…
Tom Said,
July 12, 2008 @ 8:29 am
You are right about diet coke. Better than regular coke. BETTER than coffee.
Aafrica Said,
July 12, 2008 @ 4:51 pm
wow!! nice pictures!
Aafricas last blog post..A place called Picklefish
melanie Said,
July 23, 2008 @ 9:55 am
Oh - I don’t like beer or poutine either. I also (and I shouldn’t even admit this) have never been to a hocky game. I think the Canadian citizenship police are on their way right now.
(Also, don’t like bacon. I’m picky I guess.)
melanies last blog post..The street where I live
Bookmarks about Canada Said,
August 19, 2008 @ 9:45 pm
[...] - bookmarked by 3 members originally found by paisaesx3 on 2008-07-24 Introducing Myself http://www.mochamomma.com/2008/07/10/introducing-myself/ - bookmarked by 3 members originally [...]