This week in adulting…Realizing I need to get back to work. Staying home is great and wonderful and when I had my mentoring program to run I was busy and had income but now I don’t and I’m bored. Even though I love writing and am still working on a book, I’ve come to the grown up conclusion that the odds of me making a living as a novel writer are very slim and I like earning money. So now I look for a job. Preferably one that involves writing.
This week in reading…Of the four books I’ve finished this month, I’ve enjoyed all but one. Last night I started Carolyn Kepnes’s You, per Steph’s recommendation. I’m about 50 or so pages in and holy hell, is this a creepy book. If it starts out this way, I can only imagine what comes next.
This week in TV…I finally caught up with Better Call Saul. I like it! Dark and weird, just the way I like my shows. Also, did you guys catch the SNL special on Sunday? How awesome was the Opera Man appearance? And Celebrity Jeopardy? And Wayne and Garth? Fun fact: I met Adam Sandler when I was in college. He’s as odd as you’d expect.
This week in frustration…Early morning cheer competitions, insomnia, school problems, finding out that at 8 years old, my daughter needs to start with orthodontia, staggeringly endless cold weather, fidgety pets, unexpected expenses, and writer’s block are all on my nerves this week.
This week in listening…The best $10 I spend every month is on my Spotify subscription. I have been listening to my Shinedown radio station for hours every day and it makes me so, so happy. Especially when a song I haven’t heard in a while comes on. Also, if you love 90s music like I do, check out the #ThrowbackThursday playlist. It’s spectacular.
This week in awesomeness…John Green. I love him. And this week, he apparently learned that a quote, misattributed to him, was actually written by a 13 year old Nerdfighter and he took to his YouTube channel to make it right. I wish more people would do this. Not only own up to the mistake but rectify the situation. This is the kind of stuff that makes you a badass and earn respect. Not the shit that Kanye pulls.
This week in sports…Pitchers and catchers reported this week. Everything is good again. And my beloved Mets were not picked to finished last in their division! That honor went to Philly and that makes me happy. #sorrynotsorry, Philly friends.
This week in hilarity…Do you guys watch Billy on the Street? With Billy Eichner? I freaking love it and it’s hysterical. This week, he did an episode with Michelle Obama and Big Bird and, if you can get past the fact that Big Bird sounds completely different and the mini-soap box platform for healthy eating, it’s worth the 12 minutes. If nothing else, fast forward to around 11:00 and watch the lightning round. Trust me. And also this:
What’s going on in your life this week? Any exciting weekend plans?
Linking up (a day late) with Kristin and Joey:
i would also wish crappy wifi on my enemies because omfg that is HELLA ANNOYING. i lol’d at the polite scorn of a canadian. they obviously don’t mean me haha!
kathy@real talk recently posted…friday favorites [2-20]
Hahahaha! I love that everyone has commented on the polite scorn of a Canadian! And yes, clearly they don’t know you 🙂
Much luck on finding a job, Jana! Really! This market hasn’t been so friendly in a looong time. I wish you the best! So cool about John Green & his making things right online. I have new respect for him. Might even like one of his books ;). JUST LOVE the graphic at the end. LOL on audio not synced with video and Comcast monopoly.
lisacng @ expandng.com recently posted…Thank you notes
Thanks!
It’s okay that you don’t like his books. He’s not for everyone. I get that. He’s just my kind of writer and I love all the stuff he does on his YouTube channel and with Mental Floss. I’m mildly obsessed with him, actually. So as long as you like HIM, we’ll be okay 🙂
I’m actually job hunting too! It’s so frustrating and hard to find something that’s even part time. Good luck with your search! I just started a John Green book last night, Paper Towns. It’s okay, kind of like Looking For Alaska though. Sorry to hear your daughter needs a first phase of ortho!
Karen recently posted…5 All-Time Favorite Books- DizMommy
Paper Towns did remind me a bit of LFA but I found myself liking it a lot more, especially the way it ended.
Job hunting is no fun but it’s less fun not having a job. Good luck on your search, too!
I hope your job hunt goes well! That’s so funny that you met Adam Sandler! Good to know that he’s just as odd as he seems. 😉
Julia recently posted…Friday Favs + Valentine’s Goodies Swap!
Thanks! I hope it goes well and I find something soon. I like earning money and working.
hahahha the polite scorn of a Canadian. I actually like a lot of those. And I like to find weird things to wish upon assholes. Totally right up my alley.
The Phillies…yikes. For real.
Isn’t You so fucking crazy? But you can’t stop reading it? I think there it’s meant to be the first in a series.
Back to work,
SMD @ Life According to Steph recently posted…I remember…childhood summers
You is so fucking crazy and creepy and I am seriously having major paranoia issues because of it.
I am so glad Kathy commented about the Canadian part because I legit said, “huh, they don’t know Kathy then”. Haha! Love her! Good luck job hunting! Ortho blows, but totally worth it. Love the last meme, I wish them all to a limited few! 😉
Kerry recently posted…Friday Favorites | Weekend Awaits
I definitely have a few I wish them all on!
I started with ortho young, too, so this isn’t a total surprise but it still sucks. Because money.
I need to check out Spotify. Good luck with finding a job!
Amber recently posted…5 Reasons Why Fifty Shades Of Grey Freaks Me Out
Spotify is the best. I think it kicks Pandora’s ass.
Lol at the list of enemies thing. I loved the SNL40 special. I was so thrilled to see Dana Carvey again!
Also, paid Spotify is the best.
Keisha | The Girl Next Door is Black recently posted…Friday Five: Weekly Twitter Roundup 2/20/15
Shinedown is one of my faves! That guy’s voice is phenomenal.
Erin recently posted…Friday Favorites Five vol.2
I’ve talked about Brent Smith’s voice before. I would listen to him sing anything. One of my favorite singers ever.
I didn’t watch the SNL special. I wonder if it’s On Demand?!
Amanda recently posted…Mooooooooooo!
I cant read creepy books and I read a lot. Thats my one no no lol. Good luck on the job hunt!
Kay R. recently posted…Happy Birthday TKT!
I’m LOVING Better Call Saul! It’s making me want to rewatch Breaking Bad.
Is there a way to follow you on Bloglovin? Or am I just not seeing the option on your sidebar (a strong possibility)?
It’s so good, isn’t it? Definitely a must watch for me. And the husband and that almost never happens.
If you go down below my picture, underneath “let’s chat”, click on the plus sign. That’ll take you to my Bloglovin’ page 🙂