In which even I agree that I’m awesome
Posted by Isabel on June 27th, 2008. Filed under: Addictions, Blog Addiction, The King.The King likes to tease me about my blog. He really doesn’t get blogging and sort of feels like it’s just this little thing I do on the side. Of course I (and the rest of you) know blogging is much more then that. Dude, I am consumed by my blog.
He teases me by asking me questions about HTML and then laughing at me when I give him the answer. And, you know, he calls me a nerd. (Which, I am. I know.)
One of the biggest things he does to make fun of me and my blog is to refer to any readers/commenter as “fans”. I’ll tell him about something that someone online told me and he’ll be all “who is that one?” and after I explain “she’s the one that lives in Kansas City and is remodeling a loft. And makes robots. DUH!” And he’ll be all, “oh right, she’s one of your fans.” And the he’ll roll his eyes at me.
Dude, he makes it sound so nerdy and lame. When really, I’m more of the fan around these parts.
Anyway.
If you were to ask The King what the mission statement of my blog would be he’d probably say something like “Isabel is so awesome and pretty and awesome! And her blog is so awesome”. That’s when I roll my eyes and remind me that I’m a nerd and not awesome at all. And then he’ll roll his eyes and talk about my fans again.
I think he’s just jealous.
If, by chance, I’ve written a particular post that I feel it’s imperative for him to read I’ll ask him if he’s read it and what he thought about it. He’ll usually come back with something snippy like “all I got out of it was how awesome your fans think you are.” I admit this can hurt a little as I feel I put a little more thought and preparation into the majority of my posts. It really isn’t all about “hey am I awesome, or what?!”
I’ll be the first to admit that it is nice to hear someone validate you and your thoughts. That need isn’t exclusive to blogging. Blogging just helps to facilitate that, I guess.
On a recent extended car ride with The King we started talking about my little blog and I shared with him my dreams and goals and hopes for my blog. I told him that I felt like I could make the (blog)world a nicer place, one post at a time. I told him I tried to be a good example to the interweb. Even if I maybe don’t come off that way, it really is my plan. I told him about how I would like to share my message of Goodness around the (blog)world.
Of course I usually end up blogging about my kid, my house, my job, my family, my friends. Um yeah, pretty much what I talk about is Me.
Squee!
This morning I read the following comment that the lovely Bethiclaus left on a recent post and got instantly excited:
Dear Isabel,
Thank you for being awesome and pretty. Also, can you please tell me more about the Seattle area as we are contemplating a move.
Signed,
Your bestest fan ever (or something), Beth
First off I got all giddy. Bethiclaus (and her adorable family) might be moving to Seattle! Yippee. I am all about cool bloggers taking over Seattle. I excitedly wrote her right back and asked for more details of this rumored move to my neck of the woods.
After hitting “send” on my message to Bethiclaus I read over her comment again. And then I died. Dude, it was basically the exact comment that The King is always teasing me about. Not only did she tell me I’m “awesome”, but she also said “pretty”. And then the cherry on top…she called herself a “fan”.
Crap, The King can not see this. He’ll never let me live this one down.
(And by “The King can not see this” I mean “I’m going to blog about this and totally call his attention to it.” I’m not that bright.)
Okay, so while I tell myself that I want this blog to be more about The Bigger Picture and Goodness in the (Blog)World and all the peace and love mumbo-jumbo, you’ve totally got to see a picture of my new jacket that I got from Ann Taylor Loft yesterday and then tell me how awesome I am.
You might wonder what about this picture makes me awesome.
The fact that I got this jacket on sale for $5.99 makes me awesome. And it was originally priced at $94.00!! Oh yeah, it was also 25% off, so really it was $5.18.
Nothing is more awesome then a new jacket for less then a fiver.
So tell me, what have you done lately that deserves the title of Awesome? Don’t be shy. If you can’t share it with the interweb, then who can you share it with?!
June 27th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
I got poison ivy on only my face. Not my hands or anything. Somehow this is awesome. I just know it is.
Love, your fan,
In awe of your awesomeness,
Stephanie
June 27th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
I feel so not awesome or pretty this week.
But you? You are awesome and pretty.
June 27th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Ummm… I wrecked a scooter while in Mexico and had to leave my vacation EARLY because I had chipped teeth and a busted up knee. Now please. Does it GET any more awesome than that?
Oh, and by the way? You are so awesome and pretty.
Signed, your biggest fan, THE BUG
June 27th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Despite the fact that I am a big scardy-cat, I am learning how to ride a motorcycle!
Sincerely,
A delurking fan
June 27th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Dude, you are totally awesome and pretty. And I’m a big fan of anyting/anyone awesome and pretty.
Last night I tried a bunch of new foods that I’ve never tried before. And I’m not much of an adventurous eater. But I had ostrich and quail and wild boar sausage. And this surely makes me awesome. (Plus my husband said I looked pretty, so that gets me bonus points, right?)
June 27th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
I birthed a baby girl last month, is that awesome enough? Also, in awesomely KRAZEEE news, next week I will be potty training my nephew while I watch him. Along with caring for my newborn.
His daycare is closed for the month. On vacation for a MONTH?! Awesome for her…
June 27th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
I’ve reached the point in pregnancy where getting off of my butt constitutes an act of awesomeness. And I’m doing that every day, multiple times!
But because I can’t fight this feeling anymore, I’ll tell you the supreme acts of awesomeness I’m planning for next week: Jill and I are going to see REO Speedwagon & Joan Jett (together) and then she is going to go sit in right-behind-the-opposing-bench-floor-seats at a WNBA game that will be broadcast on ESPN. And I am staying home and chasing Noah all by myself with my big pregnant body.
June 27th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
I decorated my coworker’s cube and am taking her out for a pedicure to celebrate her birthday. Which is totally awesome. Not unlike that fabo jacket!
June 27th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Um, I met you!
And, I’ve gotten TWO DRESSES at Target recently for less than $6 each. I love wearing them and saying, “Do you like my dress! It was $4.49!”
June 27th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
yes, you are awesome! anyone who can find a deal like that on a super cute jacket is awesome. i usually find my deals on purses… my last one was a $220 purse that i got for $30 something. yup.
June 27th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Oh, that jacket is just so fetching–and it really brings out the awesome and pretty in you!! I’m starting school on Monday, so I guess that’s pretty awesome. Or terrifying. One of those!
June 27th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Today I bought a new Liz Claiborne purse for $8. I am awesome with the bargain shopping.
You are awesome. And pretty. And your blog rocks. And I am a fan. And a nerd.
Sincerely,
Kim the Isabel Fan
June 27th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Hello love! Screw these other hanger-ons, I’m your BIGGEST fan.
Recent awesomeness for me includes vomiting while breastfeeding and NOT getting any barf on the baby! Weee mommy! Oh yes, vomit-inducing migraines while not being allowed to take anti-migraine meds = terrible terrible times.
I heart your jacket. Why didn’t you buy me one? Jealous!
June 27th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Wow, I bow my head to your awesome sale finding. Anyone who can get great things for small amounts of money is my hero.
I am awesome because I do the same thing
June 27th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
You are totally awesome and I’ve been a “fan” for a while now.
And did Babboo fall asleep in that position? Or is he just playing? Cause I totally have a picture of Eryk asleep in that same position (that I can’t post until I get back to the States). Either way, it’s totally cute!
June 27th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Love that your hubby calls us ol readers “fans.” At least your hubby reads your blog. I think my husband forgot about mine (until, like you, I have to ask him for help with html stuff.)
June 27th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
I think I’m awesome this week for being OFF FOR THE SUMMER.
And oh yeah, that’s an awesome deal on a jacket. Kudos for you.
Love, another fan
June 28th, 2008 at 1:35 am
Does not killing my children while they are home all day for summer break count as awesome?
June 28th, 2008 at 3:41 am
The King? Yeah. Totally jealous.
And $5.98? So awesome! (am I allowed to say awesome considering the circumstances with The King?)
Maybe “so inspiring” would be better this time?
Guess what I bought today! Like a bazillion primary CDs for 99 cents each on clearance at Deseret Book. My Activity Days girls are gonna be so excited. I think they’ll all pee a little.
(they better pee a little because I don’t go to LDS bookstores on my weekend for nothin!)
June 28th, 2008 at 4:18 am
The way the King response to your AWESOME blog (because it really is. And you can tell him I say so.
) is the same way Shaun response to anything Twilight/ Edward. It’s totally obvious that Shaun is jealous of my love of Twilight & Edward, and it’s totally obvious that The King is jealous of your blog.
I’m awesome today because I found Rob Pattinson’s (aka Edward) music profile on Myspace and he’s amazing! I absolutely love his work.
June 28th, 2008 at 5:29 am
Hmm..something awesome I’ve done lately…I actually made myself use the word “vagina” when trying to make my doctor’s nurse understand a feeling I’ve been having…she just wasn’t getting it until I used that word. This was not easy for me.
June 28th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
$5.98! I’m totally ur fan with all the awesome bargains u get.
Plus it looks so good!
The best I’ve done this week found a new ironingboard at target that i thought was $39 and it was marked $39 on the item….but at the check out it was …. $13 !!!!
can u believe it?! u prolly can…but i was so thrilled…so shocked…i asked the lady to double check with a superviser coz it was UNBELIVERBLE.
I should totally move out of “hardly any bargains Sydney” …”Bargain heaven USA!”.
P.S : NO SIGN OF MY BABY COMING….
June 28th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
While I’ve never considered myself a fan (sorry King…) I do consider myself a friend! LOL.
So – jacket from the store or online???
June 29th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
The local fox station thinks I’m so awesome they want me to come on TV and chit chat about my awesomeness. Awesome right?
June 30th, 2008 at 4:34 am
Isn’t your blog friends talking about your awesomeness just really so much stating of a fact? How can The King have a problem with that?
I bow to your Super Deal. That’s fabulous.
I am Awesome because I found this shirt
http://www.emperium24.de/product_info.php/info/p1565_Adelheid-T-Shirt-Bleib-
mir-treu-Grau.html
at my local thrift store for three bucks. It’s in German, so even the King should think it’s Awesome. And therefore me by extension. Because of course I am what I own.
June 30th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
I showed up at work this morning even though I really, really want to quit early. That is all I got in the awesome category today! How sad!
I wish I had a cute new $5 jacket… that would totally cheer me up!
June 30th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
I (awesomely?) posted about how I have some (awesome! and) tough work ahead of me, to get my (awesome!) body back in the shape I most prefer.
I second the emotion that clearance shopping is fantastically awesome. Not only because I love to do it, but because SAVING IS FUN, especially when you get to buy cute things and save at the same time; the mind reels!
Awesome.
June 30th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
No, I think you are the awesomest ever!! I’ve seen people blog about spending a gazzilion dollars on stuff that you and I would wait till the item went on sale and get it for mere pennies. I think you are smart, extremely money savy (learnt a lot on the vacation post) and one of mmy favorite LSD members ever!!!
I’m awesome because I found your blog. Too much awesomeness!!
July 1st, 2008 at 1:55 am
Ok, your blog is great! So dead on, my hubby is always teasing me about my “fans!”
July 1st, 2008 at 10:45 pm
You ARE making the blog world a better place, by being nice and open-minded and not spreading hate. And hello, what else are you supposed to talk about on your blog than YOU? Even if you want to talk about Big Picture stuff, it has to relate back to you or people can’t relate.
You rock the Interweb. I am a fan, and I’m damn proud of it.