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Pick Your Poison: Tinsel or Popcorn Garland?

I want to start a conversation here. It’s a continuance of one I started on Twitter and Facebook last night. To be honest, there was no chatter on Twitter (probably everyone was in bed), but a pretty good debate went on in FB. Now I want to continue this conversation here in my little home on the internets.

Before I do, here are select responses from the conversation last night:

Michelle of Noggin Toppers: Totally Popcorn! Tinsel- who knows what that stuff is made from? Plus, Tinsel gets EVERYWHERE!

Lisa of Queen of my Castle: Plus you can’t eat tinsel when you are decorating with it - how do you TOP THAT?

My friend Jennifer said: I saw the coolest garland in a kids magazing. Popcorn, Gumdrops (for SPARKLE!!!) and lifesavers…. Mmmmmm….

Then Jennifer introduced: I think the real question is… To FLOCK or NOT to FLOCK???

To which I replied: Nice addition to the conversation… I’m a fan of flocking — if it’s flocked in powdered sugar and the tree is made of donuts!
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jenny

on December 6, 2008

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Vlogging on the mind, and self-promotion.

So. I am all a-dither thinking about my new career as a vlogger. But I am a little confused too. Is it a “vlog” if my video is a post on my blog? Or would it be considered a “vost”? Just thinkin’ here.

Meanwhile… I have done a bit of research on vlogging. If I am going to launch into this new world, I want information. I want to do it right, and do it well. I found a delightful young lady on Youtube — LOOinLONDON. I found her vlog on vlogging to be VERY educational. Please watch this video, then you will know the burden we vloggers *ahem*… carry…

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Warning: self-promotion…

Do you love me? Do you? Or do you just like me? Tolerate me? I’m cool with toleration… but if you love me — prove it please prove it. And if you just tolerate me, I’m cool if you pretend you love me, but just this once… I am all about keepin’ it real, unless a prize is at stake — as is the case here…

I’ll only ask you once. Today. Voting ends November 30th. Don’t delay. Act now. All you have to do is click on that pretty little badge, register at DivineCaroline and vote. What do YOU get for your effort? Not sure. Prolly nothing but the internal gratification that you can check “good deed” off your list for today. However, I could win a Visa gift card and a bragger-badge. The money is great (YAY, Mama’s buying Christmas presents!), but the badge is better (YAY, ME!)…

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jenny

on November 20, 2008

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This is my 920th post and also, the economy.

It’s taken me 4.5 years, but I am creeping curiously close to Post #1000! Whoa Nelly! 285 of which (plus a few) have all been created in 2008… I have Blog 365 to thank for that, as well as the rather unhealthy “bent” in my personality, that professionals refer to as… “Obsessive Compulsive Disorder”. Is there “Selective OCD”? Because there are areas of my life I do not obsess over: doing bills, returning phone calls and emails, dusting, vacuuming, or things that may require planning or commitment.

If my math is correct, I could hit post #1000 on January 1st. But I hate math. You do it. 1 post a day through the end of the year - 80 days left… Ouch. Just typing numbers make my head feel like it’s gonna crack wide open. *gagging*

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Hey - how is the market affecting you? Have gas prices gagged your purse strings? I’m curious. Are you making different choices for your family? Cutting back? Will you keep your house colder this winter? Do you make your own lattes? Stocking up on socks, are you? Growing an extra layer of body hair, perhaps??? I hear large sea mammals (such as the walrus) have lots of blubber that keeps them warm…

I find I am tolerating a colder home, working harder to make food at home, drive less, I am thinking harder about purchases, PB&J & refried beans are more and more often a viable option for multiple meals in a row… but the most unfortunate result of this economic crisis is: my roots are horrible! Oh the travesty!!!

I am going to be sporting the grunge look a few weeks longer than is socially acceptable. Keeping up one’s roots, while important, is VERY expensive. Wall Street doesn’t even talk about this kind of stuff. Real sacrifices for real people. We bloggers, we keep it real… we keep it on the level. WE are the social media, and I feel it’s time I said something!!! The economy is affecting my hair, people!

Don’t bother asking a woman how the market is affecting her/her family… just look at her roots…. just look at her roots.

Go ahead. Laugh… but mark my words… Mark. My. Words. The roots… you will find your answer at the roots.

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jenny

on October 11, 2008

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Looking for input… who’s got an opinion?

My first question has to do with my Confidence Apron. By the way, she has a name now… I am sure you are not surprised since I border-on-obsessive when it comes to naming my possessions (i.e. Lollipop & Nosie…). Thanks to the help of these friends, my Confidence Apron will now be called “Roxi”! Yeah, together we ROCK the kitchen!

My question for you is this… Do you remove your apron when you use the restroom? I got to thinking. I know, “thinking” is not my forte’, but… When I cook without an apron, I don’t remove the clothes I am cooking in if I need to *ahem* use the little girl’s room, so why is it I feel compelled to remove my apron? The ties are not long, so there is no danger of an accidental “dip”. Tell me, what do you do… or what do YOU think? Noble Pig? Evil Chef Mom?? Anybody??? Everybody????

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My second inquiry is a bit more complex. I am thinking about teaching a class at my local parks and recreation department on beginning blogging. I am not a super-star blogger… Who am I to do something like this except that - no one else is doing it! I am well-aware of the fact that I am no “pro”… but I know a thing or two. Despite my non-supa-star-blogger status, I am compelled to pursue this. So compelled I picked up a little “class proposal” from the parks & rec department today. *gasp*

I have found that a number of local folks have asked me questions about blogging. Questions that have been in my capacity to answer. I am just feeling a bit unsure since I don’t have the high stats, comment numbers… I haven’t written for another blog or an online magazine ‘r somethin’. I’m just Kerry. However… I have been blogging 4.5 years and have learned a few things. I could know more… but I’d have until next Spring, even next Summer to pull it all together…

So. My question for you is not necessarily whether I SHOULD do it (but if you have an opinion on that, I’m wide open!)… My question is - if you were (or if your currently ARE) just starting or thinking about starting a blog - what would your questions be? What information would have been helpful when you first began blogging? Regrets? Your own tips? I have LOTS of ideas, tons of notes, and a great number of links… but much of my acquired information is based on MY questions and experience. If I do this, I want to give a good foundation to build on, and as much as I pretend that everything is all about me - I know it is not… but it is… I digress.

So - lay it on me peeps… please? Pretty please? I don’t actually know if this will fly, but I think I really want to give this a shot. Or at least TRY to give it a shot. Who knows if anyone will even sign up. I think I’d rather try and flop than not try at all.

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Folks. My friend Lisa - of The Blozulfog just posted prolly the Best. Post. Ever! Of course it’s about me…Oh, and her, but also ME… So… yeah… But seriously, it’s wicked funny. She’s got mad bloggin’ SkillZ - that’s right - Skills with a “Z”! You gotta check it out.

Love ya Lisa….MWAH!

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on September 30, 2008

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Make Me Laugh Monday

After much consideration and with the generous permission of Kerry at Absolutely Bananas (because she started it!), I proudly share with you - Make Me Laugh Monday! as a regular feature here at Kerryonthespot.

I participated in Kerry’s MMLM for awhile, and then she stopped hosting it… and I missed it! Granted, I was not able to come up with something laughable EVERY Monday, so that will be my challenge in this new “project”. It’s one thing to come across something funny at random, but to know I need something every week… it’ll be a good challenge.

I had debated over whether to seek Kerry to copy and use the name of MMLM. I thot about “Tickle Me Tuesday”, but the fear of sick-o internet searcher-types quickly caused me to nix that title. My friend Casey suggested, “Funny Friday”… and I nearly went with that… but my heart was attached to MMLM. I mean, of all the days of the week - Monday is prolly the day we need a good laugh the most.

Now. Ya’ll know that Kerryonthespot, while named for it’s founder - Me (Jenny), is not all about Me. No. It has never been about Me. It is about You liking Me! In keep with my “All About You” theme, I want to cordially invite you to come and play along on Make Me Laugh Monday! Isn’t that fun? It’s an invitation to fun! Continue reading ‘Make Me Laugh Monday’

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jenny

on September 8, 2008

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Bikey Bikerson

No. That is not the name I have chosen for my shiny road bike. Here’s a picture of her again. I love looking at her so much…

So, in my search for name ideas, summa ya’ll had a few ideas, and a few opinions. Thank you so very much for caring enough to send the very best ideas. Thank you for your creativity and taking an active interest in my mania. Let’s take a look at what we got:

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jennyonthespot

on July 8, 2008

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Help me name my awesome road bike!

It is with joy in my heart and more debt on the plastic that I announce to the world - I got a road bike!!!

My other bike is a mountain bike/cruiser… I added road tires to help increase the speed just a touch. My Cruiser has taken me through 5 sprint-distance triathlons - since I got bit by the tri bug 7 years ago. My big ‘ol cruiser holds a special place in my heart… *kiss, kiss*

However, it is time to move on. To slim down. To get legit. I am planning on biking further, and to haul my cruiser 24+ miles at a time - is just… medieval! I am way too “retro” for “medieval”! It took a little financial creativity, but I worked it out…

Here is my new carbon-vision of all loveliness:

Isn’t she just lovely??? I snuggle her frame, sing her a lullaby, kiss her gear shifters, and air up her adorable skinny little tires before I tucked her into bed at night. *SWOON*

I rode her 20 miles on Saturday and 12 miles this morning. I cut 7.5 minutes of my 12 mile route - all because of this new beauty in my life. I Luh. Her. So. Mauch.

But I would like some input. I have a few names I’ve been tumbling about, but I said to myself, I said, “Jenny, I bet your hot online friends would love to have a say in naming the new love of your life.” Then I said back to myself, “Yeah, Kerry! You’re right! As. Always.”

So here I am - presenting a few options. I was going to try out a poll program from Vizu, but it doesn’t seem to be working. Instead of getting all-fancy, let’s just go “old school” - comments!

Here are your choices in alphabetical order:

Buffy the Asphalt Slayer
Butter (because everything is better with butter!)
Mz. Thang
Speedy Speederson
_____?????_____ (if there’s something cooler and edgier - I am open!!!)

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jennyonthespot

on July 2, 2008

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06.27.08 - (Guest) Fridge Friday

I am skimming the edge of the day here. It’s 11:21 in the p.m. as I begin this post. But I MUST get this up! For, Kerry 867-5309 has taken some pictures of her fridge and has graciously offered to share them with you… with me… with US!!!

Oooh - shiny!

JenGi says, “A little too clean, ay? Just don’t look at the sides.”

Before I post any further, let me fess-up. JenGi… Where do you live? Somewhere South, yes? I think the synapses in my brain have quit firing. I’d feel ashamed if I wasn’t so derned tired!

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jennyonthespot

on June 27, 2008

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A contest!

OK, readers and writers of the maternal persuasion. You are literate (I assume since you not only read but also write). You are woman. You are strong. And you are broken… because those little people we “fondly” call “our children”… anyway. Ladies, MommaSaid.net has a the perfect contest for you and your drive to be famous and fabulous and win a $250 spa basket. I know.

Do you have a story to tell? Actually - do you have a Mom’s True Confession? That is what the folks at MommaSaid are looking for… It’s called the TrueMom Confessays™ Contest. You can get ALL the details here. But you need to get a move on - submissions for the contest ends June 22nd…

I am planning to submit something. I am not exactly sure what… I am going to troll my archives - or wait a day or two until my kids give me new material to work with. I’m thinking I may want to try a video - ooh, and wear make-up… and… and… I better win. Game. On.

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jennyonthespot

on June 17, 2008

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Because, ahem I kinda rock.

Before I begin, I feel I should state, I am not AT ALL full of myself… I am innately gracious and humble and meek… I would never draft a post about all My wisdom… My wonderfuliciousness… My prodigal and creative vocabulary… My penchant toward things philosophical… My uncanny ability to use the triple period to evoke conversational pause in a written setting… Ya know. Yes. It feels really good to be So. Completely. Unpretentious.

While I am a naturally humble person, I know that you - My Internet, My Friends - all want to know about the newest excitement in My life. I know you do. And I am here for You. This blog here, it may seem that it is all about Me, but it is really all about You… allaboutYoureadingallaboutMe…

Today I was:

Woohoo! Woo! Hoo! Click here for My inspirational and insightful quote. Click here for the post that contained the quoted… umm… quote… Have You ever visited Blogtations? Go there. Now. I’ll wait here.

*whistling*

Does your side hurt? Have You laughed so bad You peed your pants a little? Good. It’ll do Your heart good, and laughing gives Your abs a little workout too.

I was contacted by Musing Woman at Blogtations the other day - she asked if she could quote Me. I was all, “Uhhh - YEAH!” And started visiting the site a bunch because I have this thing about laughing, and I laughed and laughed and laughed… I am hooked. This gal reads lots of blog, finds quotables and posts them… she explains it better - here. I like it when someone does all the work for Me.

Now, I hate doing this, because of My innate bent toward humility-n-such, but it appears Blogtations has set a little awardy-type contest in place. Folks can vote for their favorite quote of the month (even year) and the winner wins bragging rights. I know, I know, I do not brag. That’s just not how I roll… but if you vote for Me and I win, I wouldn’t dream of insulting My voters by turning down this “bragging right”… because, after all, My blog is all about You…