How sad is it that I had NO IDEA about the chocolate thing? That's what's wrong with Americans...myself obviously included. We have no clue about the rest of the world. We've become selfish and completely ignorant in our "status". Well guess what? That status is gone. We're no better than any other country in the world and we need to start acting a bit more humble.
Stacey
· 1 year ago
I love you just the way you are, Maria! You call 'em as you see 'em, and there's nothing wrong with that!
Manners & Moxie
· 1 year ago
OMGosh! You and I share a brain. Scared? Ha! I love to start on one subject and continue on to the next just however my heart leads me. Only it's not fair that you produce complete thoughts! I change mid sentence. I plan to pay attention and learn from the pro!!!
I'm loving your blog, Girl!!!!!
Kate
· 1 year ago
Love your "rambling"! Your writings are my new favorite form of entertainment:)
Jenni
· 1 year ago
You're so funny. You remind me of my husband (that's a good thing). He sends me these rambling emails that are pure stream-of-consciousness. But I love it, because I can hear him so clearly through it.
LunaNik
· 1 year ago
I like you so much. Seriously, you're like my new best friend.
Because...
I am the same way. Hubby's always telling me that I think to much. I will be EXHAUSTED after sitting quietly simply because my brain is ALWAYS going 100mph.
IRL...we probably would have the most wonderful, random conversations...EVER ;)
Kristin
· 1 year ago
Haha you are great! Sassy and i like it!
BusyDad
· 1 year ago
Ramble on Maria! It's like getting 5 posts for the price of one, with a side of attitude. Always good for late night reading. :)
Huckdoll
· 1 year ago
I do online surveys too. I made around 30 bucks last month and I was pretty damn proud of myself! It's just sitting in my Paypal account waiting to be added to. It's my rainy day fund. It's pretty good for really doing nothing...unless you get those really long ones about alcoholic beverages.....YOU so know...
Frances
· 1 year ago
I have to say I was enlightened for several of your items posted. Enjoyed it.. looking foward to reading more. :)
Sadia
· 1 year ago
So much to comment on ... what to pick? I love ramblers. I am one myself, and I love me, so it would be hypocritical not love others who speak in stream of consciousness.
I have been bothered, in that itch-always-just-under-the-skin way, about how American pop culture (and I include election commentators and journalists) erase multiculturalism/multiple ethnicity. Towards the beginning of the campaign, Obama was described as half-white, half-black. Now he's just black. In commercials, how often do we see mixed-race couples? The last time I took one of my Doodles to the emergency room, they wanted me to fill out a form with race for the child. I checked "Indian", "Hispanic" and "Caucasian". The nurse told me to pick one. I pointed out that my daughter was half Bengali, quarter Generic-European, quarter Mexican, 100% American and 100% British. Then I checked "Other". Okay, done ranting. For now.
Tara R.
· 1 year ago
My daughter and I call this our "six-degrees-of-seaparation-conversations." It may not make sense to anyone else, but we know exactly how we got from the first topic to the last. Too funny.
ender
· 1 year ago
awesomeness incarnate.
(my posts and my comments fall into one of two categories ... short and almost cryptic ... and freaking novels)
Mama Zen
· 1 year ago
Love this post!
I was just telling my husband last night that a "regular" person would have already lost their kids and (probably) be sitting in jail for contempt of court if they tried this Britney garbage!
April
· 1 year ago
I think what I like about this best is the deep desire I have right now to have a real conversation with you! We would not agree on everything, but it would be a stimulating conversation that would go all over the place, and be fun!
The Cubicle's Backporch
· 1 year ago
You crack me up with your honesty! I forget how I got here, but I'm sure your google-tracker will tell you! :)
I'm bookmarking you. You're officially my entertainment at work! :)
Stephanie
· 1 year ago
You made total since to me. :)
Kelly
· 1 year ago
When I read what you write, I breathe a sigh of relief that mayb America is not so f-ed up after all.
Strong, proud, smart women like you rox my sox!
Hope the nose bled!
Peace
Kimmylyn
· 1 year ago
I loved how random this post was.. I did not know what I was getting next.. it was interesting from start to finish..
Bravo.. (ps.. I had no idea about the chocolate thing either.. need to read up on that)
suchsimplepleasures
· 1 year ago
you're hilarious!!! see...i figure, if i star in a movie with jonny depp...for sure he'll fall in love with me, leave his girlfriend...and we'll live happily ever after! of course, i'd have to leave my hubby, too but...oh well...hubby's are a dime a dozen!! ;) xoxo
Caffeine Court
· 1 year ago
There are so many things to comment on! I'll start with one and then maybe later I can focus on the rest. I'll start with an easy topic. I feel sorry for Britney-but she looks like Tammy Faye Baker in that picture!
Okay-just one more. I love the idea of testing products and filling out surveys for money. I used to do focus groups. It was fun and I'd make about $50 for an hour of my time!
amy t sharp
· 1 year ago
I agree with momo and you It was like the NOW NY chapter assuming if you are a woman you should vote for Hils... you go girl
Maria
· 1 year ago
@Momo Fali - I agree. Completely.
Maria
· 1 year ago
@manners & moxie - No, not scared @ all. Angry though - because you stole all my jewelry making ability!
Maria
· 1 year ago
@Kate - Why thank you!
Maria
· 1 year ago
@Jenni - Well if he was good enough to get you - I don't mind the comparison! :)
Maria
· 1 year ago
@Lunanik - *lol* Our brains our awesome.
Maria
· 1 year ago
@Kristin - Thanks!
Maria
· 1 year ago
@busydad - See, all I needed was encouragement from you! :)
Maria
· 1 year ago
@Sadia. I can so relate. Being as my girls are 1/2 white, I don't know what to put. It's hell!
Maria
· 1 year ago
@tara r. - Well @ least you guys can keep track of your train of thought!
Maria
· 1 year ago
@ Mama Zen - Great minds!!
Maria
· 1 year ago
@April - That's why my tag line is what it is. You don't have to agree - it's really no fun if you always do! :)
Maria
· 1 year ago
@the cubicle's backporch - Thank you! I feedburned you today!
Maria
· 1 year ago
@Kelly - It did. SHHH!!!
Maria
· 1 year ago
@suchsimplepleasures - They are! There's only one Depp!
Maria
· 1 year ago
@Caffeine Court - I'm past feeling sorry for her. Well, now that she's getting help I'm empathetic again but for a while I was fed up!
Maria
· 1 year ago
@Amy t Sharp - Thank ye!
Natalie
· 1 year ago
Wow, please elaborate on the chocolate thing? I would really like to know what that is all about.
I like you. You put it all out there, and I find myself agreeing with you on so many things.
Deb
· 1 year ago
Ignore the whole global warming thing. Read "The World Without Us" and you may just poop your pants. It's very clear to me now that driving electric cars and drinking my water out of stainless steel isn't enough. The entire human race really just needs to volunteer for extinction to make this whole planet thing work. We are such fuckers.
I can cuss in your comment section, right?
I'm also not voting for Obama because I'm black. I, too, am voting on ideology. Well, that, and I'm not black.
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I'm loving your blog, Girl!!!!!
Because...
I am the same way. Hubby's always telling me that I think to much. I will be EXHAUSTED after sitting quietly simply because my brain is ALWAYS going 100mph.
IRL...we probably would have the most wonderful, random conversations...EVER ;)
I have been bothered, in that itch-always-just-under-the-skin way, about how American pop culture (and I include election commentators and journalists) erase multiculturalism/multiple ethnicity. Towards the beginning of the campaign, Obama was described as half-white, half-black. Now he's just black. In commercials, how often do we see mixed-race couples? The last time I took one of my Doodles to the emergency room, they wanted me to fill out a form with race for the child. I checked "Indian", "Hispanic" and "Caucasian". The nurse told me to pick one. I pointed out that my daughter was half Bengali, quarter Generic-European, quarter Mexican, 100% American and 100% British. Then I checked "Other". Okay, done ranting. For now.
(my posts and my comments fall into one of two categories ... short and almost cryptic ... and freaking novels)
I was just telling my husband last night that a "regular" person would have already lost their kids and (probably) be sitting in jail for contempt of court if they tried this Britney garbage!
I'm bookmarking you. You're officially my entertainment at work! :)
Strong, proud, smart women like you rox my sox!
Hope the nose bled!
Peace
Bravo.. (ps.. I had no idea about the chocolate thing either.. need to read up on that)
xoxo
Okay-just one more. I love the idea of testing products and filling out surveys for money. I used to do focus groups. It was fun and I'd make about $50 for an hour of my time!
It was like the NOW NY chapter assuming if you are a woman you should vote for Hils...
you go girl
I like you. You put it all out there, and I find myself agreeing with you on so many things.
I can cuss in your comment section, right?
I'm also not voting for Obama because I'm black. I, too, am voting on ideology. Well, that, and I'm not black.
Can we just get together and ramble over tea?