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Resolutions Schmezolutions

I wasn’t going to set any resolutions this year. But. I keep seeing everybody doing it and I have always done what everybody does… ‘cept for that whole “jumping off a cliff” thing. Obviously, cuz I’m not dead.

I resist resolutionizing because I think it sets a person up for failing. And to be quite honest, I fail quite well without setting myself up for it, thankyouverymuch. I mean, don’t you remember my first vlog?

But I have reconsidered. Why? Well, it seems when people make resolutions — they speak about themselves. And, quite frankly, I am huge fan of Myselves. So, it is quite natural for me to do something about, around, for, against, and to… Myselvesesessses. Also, I plan on setting no-fail goals… shooting for the win-win and whatnot. Who wins? Me… and… Me :)

Without further ado, my no-fail resolutions:

Manatees. I resolve to learn more about and appreciate the under-appreciated manatee. How much do I really know about the plight and life-cycle of the manatee? 

photo via scienceblogs.com

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jenny
on January 4, 2009
in Bloggy Bloggy, Delusions of Grandeur, Facebook, General, Kerry Jen-Jen, Lucy, My alter-ego, Twitter, Vlogging and Wasting Time
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Can I Get a Whutwhut?!

So. My kids and Lisa’s kids were tearin’ up around the house last night. At dinner my 6-year-old, Cole started callin’ out her homies… “Can I get a whutwhut?” And the other 4 holla’d back… “Whutwhut!” And I was all… I gotta get these kids on tape… except I don’t know how to just voice record so I popped open iMovie and tried to keep the kids out of the frame so as to protect their identities and this is what was captured:

I feel like I need to defend myself… my kids do not listen to that “Whutwhut” song. I do, but I am a bit of a homegirl (I mean, check out my arm pump people… I am an ANIMAL!)… The “whutwhut” actually came from some influence on the Disney channel, and I feel enough shame just from that. But what was funniest to me was the fact that the kids sounded like the “MineMineMine” seagulls in Finding Nemo (found in the first 25 seconds of the following video):

So, in essence, I spent the night with A Flock of Seagulls last night. Back in the 80’s had I started THAT rumor, I’d have been one popular girl… 

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jenny
on December 30, 2008
in 365, Animals, Friends, General, Joel, Lucy, Mutha' Hood, Olivia, The Love, Vlogging and Wasting Time
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I am such a hostess…

even when it comes to my newest online friends. I wish I could say the following was my idea, but originality has never been my forte’… Awesome-ocity, yes… originality, notsomuch. Recently I acquired 2 new followers on Twitter… @neoblog and @mrsNeO. I checked ‘em out and made the educated decision to follow them back. And you know what they did? Soon after, I received direct messages from them telling me they made a Twitter welcome video!

How about THEM apples, ehhh???  It just so happens I have recently developed quite a relationship with the fine art of video. So, naturally…. I also have made MY OWN Twitter Welcome video! Aaaaaand have greeted 2 new followers already! You want to see it? Wanna, wanna? It’s short — 23 seconds long. The sound is pretty sub-subpar, but I did happen to have my wavy hair “on”… maybe the hair absorbed all the sound before it got to the mic… But(t) the still for the video on You Tube is just awful. If you hurry up and click my face won’t be so distorted. Hurry, before I break your screen!

Not on Twitter? Why not? Come, follow me *swings pocket watch in pendulum manner*… I’ll follow you back… because isn’t that something you’ve always dreamed of… an online stalker obsessed with glitter and the power of her own Awesome? *still swinging pocket watch*

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on December 23, 2008
in 365, Twitter and Vlogging
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My Newest Vlog - Baking Cookies for a Cookie Exchange

I don’t know why I do this. I ac’ a fool and capture it on video. Then I post it on the whole world of wide internets.It’s on the long side (6 minutes and 44 seconds), and I hate monopolizing so much of your time.

Here, *hands you a virtual eggnog latte that she made, and sprinkled with a dash of nutmeg*. You know what, friends, when I make it into the Sundance Film Festival and receive all kinds of critical acclaim *she also has issues with reality and perception*, you can say,

Hey! I KNOW her! We’re BFF’s! She made me a cuppa coffee!

If you leave a comment, I’ll even have PROOF you were here during my short time as a struggling producer/director/editor/musical scor-er/actor… and I can print out all the comments, and then… I can call you up and we could all go to the film festival together… and all my commenters would be my ENTOURAGE… and I would give you cans of glitter to spray in my general direction when the papparazzi are going WILD over the hot new “name” in film… and you could carry my sparkling water… and I would need someone to carry a fan — because I like the way I look when wind blows my hair… I think that would make me look really pretty for the papparazzi pics… And you could run to Starbucks for me because I’ve noticed actors often carry a Starbucks cup… and I’ll get a puppy to carry in my purse… and we could go to all the parties and dance… Oooh, I am getting EXCITED - we are going to have so much fun when I get famous!!!

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jenny
on December 20, 2008
in 365, Delusions of Grandeur, Eats, General, Humiliation, Ridiculous, Vlogging and Wasting Time
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A Thanksgiving Vlog

I have a real post about what I am REALLY thankful for… scroll down to the next post. Happy Thanksgiving, my friends and lurkers :)

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jenny
on November 27, 2008
in 365, Eats, General, Kerry Jen-Jen, Ridiculous, The Confessional, Vlogging and Wasting Time
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I am so very tired.

I mean, now that I am a legitimate vlogger… not only am I a Star… I am a Producer. A Director. A Filmmaker. I am also in charge of Craft Services. When I step back and look at all I do… and all I am… I just amaze me. No wonder I’m tired. Also…

It’s O.K. Go ahead. Stand back in your amazement. I am also patient.

And as if that isn’t enough… I am also HAWT!!! hot on the campaign trail.

Obama? McCain? They had it easy compared to me… for in the midst of all my importance I even managed to hug all 3 of my children today. All. 3!!!

I hugged them without uttering one word about my community organizing for them (they have no idea the sacrifices I make), nor a word about how much of a Maverick I am on their behalf. I just hugged them. Plus, they can’t even vote for me. Oh my gosh… I AM SO GENUINE!!! *wipes tear, being careful not to disturb the mascara*

I think I need a nap. 

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jenny
on November 21, 2008
in 365, Bloggy Bloggy, Dance, Delusions of Grandeur, Family, General, Ridiculous and Vlogging
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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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on November 20, 2008
in 365, Delusions of Grandeur, General, Go ahead, chime in!, Social Media, The Love and Vlogging
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Maybe I should rethink this “vlogging” thing.

O.K. So. THAT didn’t go EXACTLY as I expected. 

In my defense, when I filmed this I still had not yet had my coffee. Not unlike a druggie without his “fix” for the day (or for the hour, I dunno the kinds of schedules druggies keep. Aaaaanywho…). However, a few lessons can be pulled from this experience. I am a giver, so to spare you the agony of making these same mistakes yourself, here are a few hints before filming footage for your next video/vlog post:

  • Consider background. The trash can is not the ideal background. A tacky-looking, dusty silk plant from your churchs’ foyer is better than a trash can… unless you are making a video of trash cans, of course.
  • Beware: apparently the camera brings out one’s “Valley Girl” accent. What’s up with that?
  • Wear make-up. 
  • Have a cuppa coffee.
  • Fix your hair. For goodness sake, find a flippin’ brush. It ain’t that hard.
  • Wear some glitter, it distracts from real-life flaws. And it’s fun.
  • Use a tripod. For so many reasons, Use. A. Tripod. 
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Unrelated to vlogging… here is something else I was not expecting:
According to synonym.com, there a no synonyms for chocolate! *rubs eyes*
What the…!!! What about words like: heaven, grace, mercy, true love, tranquility, manna, redemption… ??? !!! I was so stunned I had to take a closer look:

*still rubbing eyes* Really? What about: promised land, hope, glory, perfection, world peace & harmony ???

Dear www.synonym.com,

If you need a new editor, I’m available.

Sincerely,

Kerryonthespot

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Published
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jenny
on November 19, 2008
in 365, Bloggy Bloggy, General, Not So Much, Ridiculous, Vlogging and Wasting Time
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