How much do I love you?
I adore you so much, I'm giving your Valentine's Day present early. It's not something that will make you fat, nor is it something that will die. Oh no. Not my show. IT WILL NEVER DIE! IT WILL LIVE ON FOREVER AS THE GREATEST INTERNET SHOW OF ALL TIME!
*Ahem. *
Whatever, as long as you watch the damn thing, I'm happy. And you will. Because you want to know how my friend Michelle pulled off a Richard Nixon themed birthday party for her four year old daughter.
Who says women from the Midwest are boring?
And here we go. My all time favorite episode so far. Hopefully yours as well.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Beyond my show
So many of you who read this blog have been incredibly supportive of what I'm trying to do with my online video show. You've encouraged me to keep making the shows, even when I've said how frustrating the process can be with lack of proper equipment and video experience. You've also said not to get hung up on the lack of views on You Tube. It just takes the right person to bring the perfect opportunity.
And you were right.
I'm thrilled to announce because of my show, I've gotten a freelance on camera job. Someone was out there looking for material for a project for his company. He did a search for one of the topics I did for my show. My show's link came up. The stars were in perfect alignment because he clicked on my show and liked what he saw.
I'm not comfy giving full details because surely that will jinx everything. I am comfortable saying it's a video series that are kind of like "ads." It's hard to describe without giving full details. And yes, once it's a done deal, you will know more and will get to see it, too.
I'm so proud because it's validation for the risk I took in putting up a video show in the first place. It's interesting because I never thought someone would see my show and be interested in me professionally beyond the show.
It's also something plus size women or "realistic" looking women should celebrate. I'm not being hired to get on camera and moan about being fat and wanting to lose weight. I'm not being hired to play the funny best friend or sexless silly neighbor. Or all the other stereotypes that happen when a plus size woman is put on camera. Oh no. I'm being hired because I'm just a person. A real person who just happens to speak well on camera. I get to talk about the things I am passionate about and that's the entire focus. Not what I look like or don't look like.
An amazing situation for my first on camera job in a verrrrrrry long time.
And hopefully not my last!
Again, thank you to everyone who has been so supportive of my show. Your support gives me the confidence boost to keep pursuing all of my crazy little dreams!
And you were right.
I'm thrilled to announce because of my show, I've gotten a freelance on camera job. Someone was out there looking for material for a project for his company. He did a search for one of the topics I did for my show. My show's link came up. The stars were in perfect alignment because he clicked on my show and liked what he saw.
I'm not comfy giving full details because surely that will jinx everything. I am comfortable saying it's a video series that are kind of like "ads." It's hard to describe without giving full details. And yes, once it's a done deal, you will know more and will get to see it, too.
I'm so proud because it's validation for the risk I took in putting up a video show in the first place. It's interesting because I never thought someone would see my show and be interested in me professionally beyond the show.
It's also something plus size women or "realistic" looking women should celebrate. I'm not being hired to get on camera and moan about being fat and wanting to lose weight. I'm not being hired to play the funny best friend or sexless silly neighbor. Or all the other stereotypes that happen when a plus size woman is put on camera. Oh no. I'm being hired because I'm just a person. A real person who just happens to speak well on camera. I get to talk about the things I am passionate about and that's the entire focus. Not what I look like or don't look like.
An amazing situation for my first on camera job in a verrrrrrry long time.
And hopefully not my last!
Again, thank you to everyone who has been so supportive of my show. Your support gives me the confidence boost to keep pursuing all of my crazy little dreams!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Episode 8- Magnet Schools
The Nixon birthday party for Boo's four year old friend? A SCREAM! So much so, that I had to turn it into an episode for my show. Look for "Unusual Birthday Party Themes" coming up in a few weeks. You'll get to see how my friend Michelle pulled off a Nixon themed birthday party for a four year old. All the decor, the food, and the take home gifts. Just wait until you see those! And you will! Soon.
I didn't go to the party to turn it into a show! It wasn't until I was walked into the house and was just hysterical over the decorations that I realized it was too good to pass up. Luckily I had my video camera with me, and Michelle didn't mind getting on camera. After getting footage of the kids banging away on the Nixon pinata, I snuck downstairs to videotape myself on camera, talking about the party. It was totally unscripted, spur of the moment video magic. I cannot wait to get to work on that show.
I also have two more episodes ready to be edited. Those are coming soon as well.
Can you tell how psyched I am to be doing this again?
What are you doing right now? Have a few minutes to spare?
Or come back here when you have more time and follow the links on the top right. You can see it here, on my show blog, or on my You Tube Channel.
As always, thanks for your support!
I didn't go to the party to turn it into a show! It wasn't until I was walked into the house and was just hysterical over the decorations that I realized it was too good to pass up. Luckily I had my video camera with me, and Michelle didn't mind getting on camera. After getting footage of the kids banging away on the Nixon pinata, I snuck downstairs to videotape myself on camera, talking about the party. It was totally unscripted, spur of the moment video magic. I cannot wait to get to work on that show.
I also have two more episodes ready to be edited. Those are coming soon as well.
Can you tell how psyched I am to be doing this again?
What are you doing right now? Have a few minutes to spare?
Or come back here when you have more time and follow the links on the top right. You can see it here, on my show blog, or on my You Tube Channel.
As always, thanks for your support!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Boo's first sleepover
You remember Britney from the charity birthday party show? WHAT? You haven't watched a single episode of my show? Don't you know I'm the next big mommy superstah? Inside my head? Where offers to work on TV come pouring in on a daily basis! Ahhh it's so nice inside my head.
Britney's daughter Hannah is Boo's best friend. Well today I was interviewing Britney (AGAIN, ARRRGG says Britney) for an upcoming show. Yes, I am repeating show guests. Because! I have no other options here, people. I'm a middle aged Midwestern housewife who has a video show on the internet. Of course my friends have to keep re-appearing on my shows. Who else is going to be on them?
We were in the middle of the interview when her toddler Eli began to struggle to breathe. Britney called the DR and was told to head to the ER. And I raced after her saying, "But my show! You didn't finish your interview! What about my show!!!"
Yeah, that happened in my head, too. It's a bit wacky in there.
They brought Hannah to our place. Hannah was totally freaked out, and not sure of spending the night away from her family. Matt and I tried to make it fun for her, and soon the girls were doing their Mulan kicks while wearing princess dresses and causing their usual mayhem. Oh but first Matt and I had to do Mulan kicks to get the party started. Matt and I did Mulan kicks. That alone should be an upcoming episode.
Boo and Hannah were about to watch a movie when Hannah turned to her and said, "Did you see Oprah last week? She had on a tapeworm and a ringworm! It came out of someone's butt! It was in their poop! Isn't that cool?"
Boo waved her hand dismissively in the air and replied, "I don't watch Oprah."
Then later at bedtime Hannah handed "Mr. Matt" her book and said, "My book first, cuz I'm the guest!"
Boo rolled her eyes, sighed, and said, "Yes, Hannah, we know, we KNOW!"
Hannah's reply? "Oh my goodness, for heaven's sake!"
Update- Hannah's brother has a nasty virus. Britney being Britney - even when the DR said it wasn't RSV, she still asked Eli to be tested because of his exposure to Avalon and the preemie risk of RSV complications up until age 2. The doctor agreed, Eli was negative, and I am thankful for a friend who was so thoughtful. After all she has done to help us in our numerous emergencies, it was so nice to return the favor and help her this time!
But let me tell you something. After having two four year olds and two one year olds in the house- I am tired. Wow, I am tired!
Britney's daughter Hannah is Boo's best friend. Well today I was interviewing Britney (AGAIN, ARRRGG says Britney) for an upcoming show. Yes, I am repeating show guests. Because! I have no other options here, people. I'm a middle aged Midwestern housewife who has a video show on the internet. Of course my friends have to keep re-appearing on my shows. Who else is going to be on them?
We were in the middle of the interview when her toddler Eli began to struggle to breathe. Britney called the DR and was told to head to the ER. And I raced after her saying, "But my show! You didn't finish your interview! What about my show!!!"
Yeah, that happened in my head, too. It's a bit wacky in there.
They brought Hannah to our place. Hannah was totally freaked out, and not sure of spending the night away from her family. Matt and I tried to make it fun for her, and soon the girls were doing their Mulan kicks while wearing princess dresses and causing their usual mayhem. Oh but first Matt and I had to do Mulan kicks to get the party started. Matt and I did Mulan kicks. That alone should be an upcoming episode.
Boo and Hannah were about to watch a movie when Hannah turned to her and said, "Did you see Oprah last week? She had on a tapeworm and a ringworm! It came out of someone's butt! It was in their poop! Isn't that cool?"
Boo waved her hand dismissively in the air and replied, "I don't watch Oprah."
Then later at bedtime Hannah handed "Mr. Matt" her book and said, "My book first, cuz I'm the guest!"
Boo rolled her eyes, sighed, and said, "Yes, Hannah, we know, we KNOW!"
Hannah's reply? "Oh my goodness, for heaven's sake!"
Update- Hannah's brother has a nasty virus. Britney being Britney - even when the DR said it wasn't RSV, she still asked Eli to be tested because of his exposure to Avalon and the preemie risk of RSV complications up until age 2. The doctor agreed, Eli was negative, and I am thankful for a friend who was so thoughtful. After all she has done to help us in our numerous emergencies, it was so nice to return the favor and help her this time!
But let me tell you something. After having two four year olds and two one year olds in the house- I am tired. Wow, I am tired!
Monday, November 19, 2007
Mutha Honors
Check it owwwwwt. Who has the 41st most linked blog on You Tube in the How To category?
Yes, I'm celebrating the fact that I'm number 41. Look, the only people who really give a toss about my show are my friends and the loyal lovelies who read this blog. The fact that I made it to 41 is nothing short of a miracle. Help me celebrate by doing the woman failing miserably in her attempt to create a mommy show dance.
I can see clearly now that the road to a career in television is going to be a bumpy one.
What I cannot see clearly is... pretty much anything. How blind am I? I cannot function without my glasses. Got them at age 12, have hated them since. Even my beloved Chanel glasses and sunglasses with the bling. Considering I'm willing to give up my Chanel prescription glasses, that tells you how badly I want this whole Lasik thing. I'm seeing an eye guy on Weds to see if it's possible. I'm so psyched, I can barely function. After all I've been through, you think a little laser to the eyeballs frightens me?
Today I'm meeting my friend, mother of Boo's best friend, and various members of my fam to hear that soup song performed live at the Boo school. Finally. Maybe the ear worm soup song will now DIE DIE DIE! I'm bringing All My Children, so I hope I can actually watch the play. It's smack dab in the middle of nap time, so I'm not holding my breath. I have a feeling I'll be the mom in the hallway calming down two screaming me-me's.
I was asked to video tape and have passed along the duty to the husband. I have a feeling that will be my room mother duty from here to eternity. I'm not crafty, I don't bake, I can't come up with games. Might as well be Video Mom. I'm obviously good at being Video Mom.
I'm #41 in my category on You Tube, dontcha know.
Yes, I'm celebrating the fact that I'm number 41. Look, the only people who really give a toss about my show are my friends and the loyal lovelies who read this blog. The fact that I made it to 41 is nothing short of a miracle. Help me celebrate by doing the woman failing miserably in her attempt to create a mommy show dance.
I can see clearly now that the road to a career in television is going to be a bumpy one.
What I cannot see clearly is... pretty much anything. How blind am I? I cannot function without my glasses. Got them at age 12, have hated them since. Even my beloved Chanel glasses and sunglasses with the bling. Considering I'm willing to give up my Chanel prescription glasses, that tells you how badly I want this whole Lasik thing. I'm seeing an eye guy on Weds to see if it's possible. I'm so psyched, I can barely function. After all I've been through, you think a little laser to the eyeballs frightens me?
Today I'm meeting my friend, mother of Boo's best friend, and various members of my fam to hear that soup song performed live at the Boo school. Finally. Maybe the ear worm soup song will now DIE DIE DIE! I'm bringing All My Children, so I hope I can actually watch the play. It's smack dab in the middle of nap time, so I'm not holding my breath. I have a feeling I'll be the mom in the hallway calming down two screaming me-me's.
I was asked to video tape and have passed along the duty to the husband. I have a feeling that will be my room mother duty from here to eternity. I'm not crafty, I don't bake, I can't come up with games. Might as well be Video Mom. I'm obviously good at being Video Mom.
I'm #41 in my category on You Tube, dontcha know.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
We Live For This Stuff
Conversation I had with myself while checking the stats for my little internet show blog.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Oooh! Take a look at this! Someone from E! Entertainment Television has been watching my shows!
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
That must be typo. No way would someone from E! be interested in your show.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Yeah, look! Twice!
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
Unless of course, they're reaaaaaaally bored.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Who cares! Someone in the "biz" watched my show!
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
An bored intern trying to get his kicks during lunch. He saw Mom and Video, thought woohoo free p*rn, and then saw you.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Maybe it was Ryan Seacrest!
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
Yeah. Ryan Seacrest has nothing better to do than watch some Midwestern mom give a video tour of Grant's Farm.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
It would be so cool if it really was Ryan Seacrest.
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
What's this sudden obsession with Ryan Seacrest?
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Well, Ryan was an unknown TV show host, right? Then came American Idol and it got huge and suddenly Ryan has a big contract with E! and hosting all kinds of shows and formed a production company and is also a producer. He's successful doing what he loves to do and he's making killer money. Not a bad life.
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
You want to be Ryan Seacrest don't you.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Well...um... ok! Yeah, ok! You happy? I want this. Dammit! I want this!!! I don't care if people are laughing at me or will be laughing at me if it doesn't happen. I am proud to tell the world I WANT THIS DAMMIT!!
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
Ok, ok, calm down you big freak show. Well, did the folks at E! contact you? Does someone think you're the next big star of do it yourself television?
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Ooh, I got an email on the Word To Your Mutha Show account!
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
It's Ryan Seacrest. He wants to produce your show for his new production company. Keeping up with the Kardashians wasn't doing it for him. He sees the future and it's Mommy Programming.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Damn. Another email saying I've won the Irish lottery.
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
Well there you go. Someone out there thought enough to email you.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Would have been cool if it was Ryan Seacrest.
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
Would have been cool if you actually won the lottery.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Yeah, that's an option, too! Then I could REALLY make my show!
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
You're so cute when you're being unrealistic.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Oooh! Take a look at this! Someone from E! Entertainment Television has been watching my shows!
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
That must be typo. No way would someone from E! be interested in your show.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Yeah, look! Twice!
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
Unless of course, they're reaaaaaaally bored.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Who cares! Someone in the "biz" watched my show!
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
An bored intern trying to get his kicks during lunch. He saw Mom and Video, thought woohoo free p*rn, and then saw you.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Maybe it was Ryan Seacrest!
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
Yeah. Ryan Seacrest has nothing better to do than watch some Midwestern mom give a video tour of Grant's Farm.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
It would be so cool if it really was Ryan Seacrest.
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
What's this sudden obsession with Ryan Seacrest?
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Well, Ryan was an unknown TV show host, right? Then came American Idol and it got huge and suddenly Ryan has a big contract with E! and hosting all kinds of shows and formed a production company and is also a producer. He's successful doing what he loves to do and he's making killer money. Not a bad life.
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
You want to be Ryan Seacrest don't you.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Well...um... ok! Yeah, ok! You happy? I want this. Dammit! I want this!!! I don't care if people are laughing at me or will be laughing at me if it doesn't happen. I am proud to tell the world I WANT THIS DAMMIT!!
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
Ok, ok, calm down you big freak show. Well, did the folks at E! contact you? Does someone think you're the next big star of do it yourself television?
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Ooh, I got an email on the Word To Your Mutha Show account!
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
It's Ryan Seacrest. He wants to produce your show for his new production company. Keeping up with the Kardashians wasn't doing it for him. He sees the future and it's Mommy Programming.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Damn. Another email saying I've won the Irish lottery.
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
Well there you go. Someone out there thought enough to email you.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Would have been cool if it was Ryan Seacrest.
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
Would have been cool if you actually won the lottery.
Dreamy Impulsive Me:
Yeah, that's an option, too! Then I could REALLY make my show!
Practical Pain In The Ass No Fun Me:
You're so cute when you're being unrealistic.
Monday, October 22, 2007
The Oreo Cookie Cow Is Victorious Over Blogger!
Problem fixed. Another episode of WTYM- The Show is up on the show blog. Check it out. Please? I'm only getting 8 viewers a day. Maybe you can help me reach 10! Oooh ahhh.
Someone asked how I am doing this with all three kids. There's no way I'd let a hobby get in the way of caring for my children. That's why I create each episode around them. Like yesterday's shoot. Matt, Boo, and I needed dental appointments. Our amazing family dentist agreed to see all of us on the same day AND help me create a show about a child's first dental appointment. He was able to stack our appointments so there was time to interview him and not disturb his work, so that either Matt or myself was always with Miss Boo, and for me to be able to comfort Boo during her first dental exam. THAT is how I do this with three kids. Oh, that and having my mother stay with the babies while we were out. I'm not so far gone that I'd bring the babies to a dental appointment.
Off you go. Be one of the TEN people today to check out the next episode.
Someone asked how I am doing this with all three kids. There's no way I'd let a hobby get in the way of caring for my children. That's why I create each episode around them. Like yesterday's shoot. Matt, Boo, and I needed dental appointments. Our amazing family dentist agreed to see all of us on the same day AND help me create a show about a child's first dental appointment. He was able to stack our appointments so there was time to interview him and not disturb his work, so that either Matt or myself was always with Miss Boo, and for me to be able to comfort Boo during her first dental exam. THAT is how I do this with three kids. Oh, that and having my mother stay with the babies while we were out. I'm not so far gone that I'd bring the babies to a dental appointment.
Off you go. Be one of the TEN people today to check out the next episode.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
TWO shows!- Oops, scratch that...
This weekend I told three year old Miss Boo that I was exhausted. I needed to wave the white flag. Surrender.
She handed me a diaper and said, "Here, wave this!"
And I did. On the floor of the TV room, staring at the ceiling and waving a Huggies Supreme Care in the air.
I am one tired Mutha.
Me: Matt, I don't stop do I?
Matt: Nope.
Me: Seriously, I never just stop. And do nothing.
Matt: Nope.
Me: I'm always on the go. Why am I always on the go? I'm tired. I want to stop for a moment.
Matt: You won't
Me: I will. I need to. I have to. I have to stop and just- sit. Just sit. Stare at the wall.
Matt: Mmmm hmmm.
Me: Problem is that I'll think of a new show idea and be off and running again.
Matt: Yep.
Two new episodes have been posted on Word To Your Mutha- The Show.
Oops. Blogger is being bitchy. The Grant's Farm show has a still image of that famous Oreo Cookie Cow. Blogger says NO to the Oreo Cookie Cow. The video loads to the cow, then jumps ahead, making the sound not synch up with the other video images. Blogger, why you wanna bring an Oreo Cookie Cow down? No love for the Oreo Cow.
Today I shoot yet another episode. The opportunity presented itself, and I've gotta jump while I can. Don't be thinking that you'll get a new show (or two!) each week. I'm loading up before taking time off in November. Something is forcing me to to take down time. Stupid ovarian cyst that won't go away... grr.... He's inside the ovary, threatening to blow it into tiny ovarian pieces. Time to go, Senor Cystie.
I'm not so nervous about the procedure. I'm more worried about ending up with a roommate at the hospital. It's going to be my first down time in.... oh my. Since before I gave birth to Av? This time last year? Wow. I want to spend my night in the hospital high on painkillers and watching really bad reality TV shows. Which is the only way those things are watchable. I want to get up to go to the bathroom with my boom de yay hanging out of the back of my hospital gown. I don't want to worry about a stupid roommate. There's not enough legal drugs in the world to anesthetize that horror. I only like to share sleeping space with those I am legally obligated to share sleeping space with.
Go watch the new show. In a few days I'll come back and tell you how Junie almost died at her birthday party this weekend. She didn't. She's fine! But it was something I don't want to go through evah again, thankyouverymuch.
Still here? GO! Go watch the shows already, sheesh!
She handed me a diaper and said, "Here, wave this!"
And I did. On the floor of the TV room, staring at the ceiling and waving a Huggies Supreme Care in the air.
I am one tired Mutha.
Me: Matt, I don't stop do I?
Matt: Nope.
Me: Seriously, I never just stop. And do nothing.
Matt: Nope.
Me: I'm always on the go. Why am I always on the go? I'm tired. I want to stop for a moment.
Matt: You won't
Me: I will. I need to. I have to. I have to stop and just- sit. Just sit. Stare at the wall.
Matt: Mmmm hmmm.
Me: Problem is that I'll think of a new show idea and be off and running again.
Matt: Yep.
Two new episodes have been posted on Word To Your Mutha- The Show.
Oops. Blogger is being bitchy. The Grant's Farm show has a still image of that famous Oreo Cookie Cow. Blogger says NO to the Oreo Cookie Cow. The video loads to the cow, then jumps ahead, making the sound not synch up with the other video images. Blogger, why you wanna bring an Oreo Cookie Cow down? No love for the Oreo Cow.
Today I shoot yet another episode. The opportunity presented itself, and I've gotta jump while I can. Don't be thinking that you'll get a new show (or two!) each week. I'm loading up before taking time off in November. Something is forcing me to to take down time. Stupid ovarian cyst that won't go away... grr.... He's inside the ovary, threatening to blow it into tiny ovarian pieces. Time to go, Senor Cystie.
I'm not so nervous about the procedure. I'm more worried about ending up with a roommate at the hospital. It's going to be my first down time in.... oh my. Since before I gave birth to Av? This time last year? Wow. I want to spend my night in the hospital high on painkillers and watching really bad reality TV shows. Which is the only way those things are watchable. I want to get up to go to the bathroom with my boom de yay hanging out of the back of my hospital gown. I don't want to worry about a stupid roommate. There's not enough legal drugs in the world to anesthetize that horror. I only like to share sleeping space with those I am legally obligated to share sleeping space with.
Go watch the new show. In a few days I'll come back and tell you how Junie almost died at her birthday party this weekend. She didn't. She's fine! But it was something I don't want to go through evah again, thankyouverymuch.
Still here? GO! Go watch the shows already, sheesh!
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