It started with cell phones. I said I'd never get one. I hated the interruptions, the accidental ringing in church or at the movies, the people who either never realized or never cared how loudly they were talking in public places. But after a slew of experiences which left me thinking, "If I had a cell phone, I wouldn't be in this mess," I caved and haven't looked back. Best money I've ever spent--and continue to spend, monthly.
Then it was the iPod. Unlike cell phones, the iPod was always an object of lust for me. My entire CD collection on ONE device? Come on! I looked like a CHUMP on the bus each morning, fumbling with my dinosaur Walkman, CDs spilling onto the floor and rolling down the aisle. I finally coughed up the cash and got a Zune (we'll address the Zune v. iPod issue at a later date) and once again, I can't imagine my life without it.
Shortly thereafter came the laptop. And the car. Pretty soon it will be an HD TV, but my nephew works at Best Buy, and they're doing this special promo for friends and family where we can purchase things at cost, plus five percent. I'm never going to do better than cost plus five percent, so I'd be crazy not to, right? I must strike while the iron is hot! (Did I mention I'm still living with my parents?)
Anyway, I've been really dragging my heels on this whole blog thing, and here's why. My life just isn't that interesting. I get up, go to work, and then watch a lot of TV. What's to blog about? (Prediction: This blog will be mostly about what's happening on TV.) I don't have any kids, so no cute posts about cute faces, cute sayings, cute firsts, etc. Blogging just makes me feel like a crappy, self-indulgent writer who can't get published but still wants to be HEARD, dammit! Maybe it's because the majority of my friends are doing it, and I feel left out. It is an easy way to keep in touch without the commitment of a phone call.
Well, for whatever reason, I'm here. Hope to hear from you.
15 comments:
I HEAR you, darn it (Rob has swayed me away from swearing!). And I hope to hear you a lot. And I hope you always are as funny as that post way. And I watch a lot of TV, too. Turns out we have lots in common (mostly that you start sentences with my favorite conjunction!).
HAAAAAA! BRILIANT! Now I have an other blog to obsess about checking every day because although my life IS filled with cute pictures and firsts (Cameron lost his first tooth at Disneyland on Monday) that's really all it is filled with and between my cute pictures and your intelegent commentary, we almost make a whole person!
what?!?! my most favorite witty red-headed vixen of a friend is now going to fill my soul with snarky commentary about life (or...er... tv)??? oh my life stars and garters that ray of sunshine just came out of the clouds and smiled upon me!
i can proudly say that i knew you pre-cell phone era and somehow that makes me feel more special. (meh- it doesn't take much)
Hooray! I've been wanting you to blog for years. Well, for however many years I've been blogging. Which is almost 4. Yikes.
I'm happy to get a piece of Randi however I can.
Was that dirty?
Hooray, Randi! I have missed your wit and humor through the years. I'm excited to be able to get a snippet here and there. And when, oh when, will Alabama and Washington EVER be closer?? Miss you, girl. PS...LOVE the name of your blog!
There is a new sheriff in town! Randeedo, only you and I know what that means! When will you do a post about your least-favorite word (i.e., "moist")?--Timo
Sah-weet Chicken! Soooo glad to FINALLY have Randilicious Dearest One in the blogging house. I KNEW it would happen one day, and that one day has finally arrived. Can't wait to hear what "nothings" you will write about. After all these years of premeditated lurking, I'm sure you'll not have a shortage of ideas. Welcome, welcome to blogging.
Fabulous! Now I have a new blog to add to my list of favorites! I am just discovering the wonderful world of my friends' blogs--I am, however, much to lazy and afraid of commitment to start my own. I just post once every few months on the family one my sister set up. And since I always enjoy a well-written bit of Randi to enliven my day and stimulate my poor brain cells that have to spend most of every day with the under 10 crowd, I am thrilled that you have found a new monkey for your back (since I'm sure you blew through all the seasons of Arrested Development too quickly after I introduced you two).
Rad...Oh Rad...it's been too long.
You're right. Your life is boring and uneventful except for your friendship with me and the time we spend together, me kicking your ass at games, what's to tell? So... I give you permission to dedicate your blog to writing about me and the stuff we do together, the only bright spot in your life. :)
HOORAY! I am very excited to that you have a blog! Can't wait for pictures of Rex and Eunice to get on here.
yipppee!!! welcome to blogtown USA... stay a while!!
-Kellie
http://kewwiewee.blogspot.com/
ps... here is mine.
but apparently I forgot my password, so its anonymous.
oops.
=) Kellie
Hip Hip Hooray! I'll be checking daily and I mean it. I can't wait to read all your thoughts and feelings. Especially if they are about The Bachelor, American Idol, The Office or Grey's Anatomy. And I want to see lots of cute pictures of your cute face and hear all about the cute things you do. Love you so much!!!
That was Alicia that posted as Scott B. He used MY computer and changed things up on me.
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