#5. The One Where I Was Misunderstood. I’m kind of a freak about weight; I won’t let myself get over 125 lbs, but I won’t let myself get under 115 either. I haven’t been to the gym in a little while because my schedule is all out of whack with temping & classes. Even still, when I can’t make it to the gym, I walk/jog everywhere that I have to go instead of taking the train. Daily, I get a “work out” in some way or another. So, when I put up the post about my love of the show “The Biggest Loser”, I really meant it when I said “It’s a great show!” Weight loss is serious stuff. Really, it’s not just about conquering the desire to eat a donut; it’s about conquering yourself. Don’t believe me? You should watch The Biggest Loser. During the finals, it’s inevitable that someone’s boyfriend / girlfriend / spouse / family / whatever cries when they see the slimmer version of the contestant, their loved one. And, they never say: “Jim-Bob looks great now that he lost exactly 124 pounds.” They always say something about his/her increased energy, self-love, self confidence, level of happiness, or health. Weight loss is about getting your outside to look like the person that’s on the inside. (Granted, the show is a bit over the top and raunchy; hence, I added, “it’s so bad it’s good!”) But, when one of my readers commented on the post, “What is [it] with our obsession [with] watching losers struggle? Maybe it makes us feel better about ourselves. Well, whatever the reason, [it’s] quite entertaining,” I think my intention was misunderstood. I was going to respond to the reader’s comment right after it was posted but I figured it would take whole post, or a paragraph at the very least, to explain. I planned on doing that, but then I forgot about it until just now when I was scanning my archives to find posts that didn’t work as well as others. So, I guess this is just a really long way of saying what I wanted to say, which is: I don’t think the show is entertaining neccessarily, I think it’s inspiring.
#4. That Time I Gave My Blog to My Friends. Damn Pegs, Mags, and Bro straight to hell for revealing all the secrets of my inner-self!!!!
#3. The Random, Sentimental Posts about Poetry, Books, or Movies. For the most part, I think people come to the Funky Brown Chick to read my impressions of life in New York City and to hear about my crazy encounters with dating & men. So, when I start posting random-ass things about “My Favorite Book” or “What I Like about the Tagline of This Movie”, I think it kind of freaks people out.
#2. The Most Depressing Post in the World. I shit you not, I really thought that I was going to lose all of my readers after I put that one up. I was pretty depressed. I’d just lost my job and I was freaking out about what I was going to do to survive in New York.
#1. Good Ol’ Ralphie. The day that you all arrived at the Funky Brown Chick to discover an entire post about the 1980s star Ralph Macchio, a loud “WTF?!?!” could be heard from all four corners of the world.
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Really? I didn’t have a problem with any of those. I thought the April Fools joke was the worst. I’m still mad about that one. Bitch.
You KNOW that we will read – and comment on just about anything you write.
I agree with you about the show… I cracked up on the Ralph Macchio bit. We all need a little light hearted humor now and again.
I’m with MC on the April Fools my heart skipped a beat when I Read it…. really!!
Ok, I’m off to SA see you in a few!
That was the worst? You got it made, girl.
Huh, even you at your worst is better than me at my best. But why didn’t add to that the one about David The Hoff? He creeps me out. ;o)
You’re welcome, honey!
There’s some old saying about damning an Irishman to hell so that he can look forward to the trip. I think it applies to Irish-American women as well.
The day that I saw the Ralph Macchio, I did say WTF?
Ey congrats on your 1 year anniversary. I’m still waiting for more cotton pics :P hahaha
I think reading random posts is just as entertaining as reading about NYC – we get to learn about YOU. If we wanted to learn just about NYC, we’d read a tour guide. Getting your POV on the city includes getting to know you… or at least it makes it more entertaining and interesting.
Of course, I agree with the April Fools comments *makes angry face* … and maybe some of your posts have thrown me for a loop but it’s all good in the end ;)
Oh I’m sorry. My accounting must be fucked up. I was supposed to be taking points away for those posts.
Oops
MamaChristy: Wow! You guys are *still* mad about April Fools? What can I do to make it up to you?
E: That’s a very very very nice thing to say. Thanks :) … Enjoy SA!!
Howard: Thanks! :)
AmyD: I *loved* the post about Herr Hoff!!! He’s a very special person … It takes a lot of be “The Hoff”.
Pegs: You know I luvs me some of you, sweetcheeks! :)
AWE: Yeah, I don’t think anyone liked that post. :) Just for shits and giggles, I’ll put up another “Where Are They Now” post in the future …
Papigiulio: Thanks, baby! *smooches* … And, stay tuned … I’m sure I’ll break out the underwear again in the near future.
kypris: Awwww, those were such kind words. Thanks. :)
Raymond: Yeah, it’s the math; it gets us every time. :)
Hahahaa! Yeah, I was only giving you shit about The Hoff. I know you have a special place in your heart for our Kit-Driving guy. ;o)
I *HEART* The Hoff. :)
I agree with kypris. Without learning more about what makes you you. Keep those random sentimental posts coming.
Awwww, thanks! :)
looking back at that sentence I see there were some cut and paste issues. But you get the idea…
No prob. I totally got it. :)