The post for people who have absolutely nothing better to do with five minutes.

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Stephanie

Did I ever tell you I look like a demented cartoon character? I present the following evidence.

That last shot is a freeze frame of a six-second video I uploaded from my cell phone. It was the first video I took with said phone and I have lovingly entitled it “The Mute” because, in it, I tell J to say hello and she, very curiously, grins and nods. And stays completely mute. To which I’m all oooh-kaaay, like what the fuck was that?

And I wasn’t going to share said video with you (because the quality is basically non-existant) but then remembered that I have no self-respect, so let me just give you one warning. You will wish you could get the next six-seconds of your life back (because, surely, you could have done something more productive and worth-while), so please decide carefully whether or not it’s worth it. (It isn’t.)

Yeah. Sorry about that. Moving on.

So, you know when someone hands you a hundred dollars and they’re all here’s some free money! Go buy whatever you want with it! Have fun! And you pick something out and suddenly they’re all no, not that! Not that either! No, you can only buy this. And then they spit on you?

Oh, you mean that’s never happened to you before? Actually, it’s never happened to me either, but it was the only way I could explain how another website has made me feel recently. And no, I’m not going to name names because yes, I do give a shit and no, I don’t want to hurt any feelings. But I don’t like stipulations. Especially excessive ones. That’s all.

You know what else I don’t like?

Getting only one red in an entire bag of Skittles. Everyone knows red is the best flavor.

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14 Responses

  1. TheresaG, on January 31st, 2009 at 2:36 am Said:

    Skittles remind me of my brother, who some how managed to acquire some skittles during his Marine Basic training, and then, in order to not get caught, mailed the empty wrapper with no note to his wife.

    I liked your video. The lack of a verbal response is what makes it so cute.

  2. Stephanie, on January 31st, 2009 at 3:18 am Said:

    TheresaG, that is a super cute and funny story!

  3. MichelleSG, on January 31st, 2009 at 3:19 am Said:

    Actually we prefer green.

  4. Stephanie, on January 31st, 2009 at 3:29 am Said:

    Green? Green?!?

    I mean, I suppose if I didn’t have any other colors, green would suffice. Actually, I’ll take green over orange and yellow any day. And I’ll take orange and yellow over nothing. I have a problem.

  5. kerry, on January 31st, 2009 at 4:43 am Said:

    Red is best…although I do love the pink ones in the tropical Skittles packs. Just found your blog, love the photos and recipes. I will check back soon,
    http://www.snickerdoodles.typepad.com

  6. The Hat Chick, on January 31st, 2009 at 1:44 pm Said:

    I made your lemon bars, along with some other things, for my bridal brunch and it was the only dessert that was gone at the end – everyone raved about how delicious they were! Thanks for the recipe!

  7. The Hat Chick, on January 31st, 2009 at 2:43 pm Said:

    p.s. Left you an award on my blog. Pop over to pick it up. (I think you may have this already.)

  8. Gayle, on January 31st, 2009 at 4:04 pm Said:

    Please don’t hate me, but I have to admit I don’t like Skittles! The only kind of candy I like is chocolate, at least that’s the only kind I can think of right now.

    Hmmm, your story of a website and stipulations is intriguing.

  9. rory, on January 31st, 2009 at 10:07 pm Said:

    What are Skittles?
    And can I have my 6 seconds back?
    You crack me up.

  10. Stephanie, on February 1st, 2009 at 5:12 am Said:

    Gayle, don’t worry… if it makes you feel better I don’t like black licorice, candy corn, or Twizzlers. (Shudder.)

    Rory, I might be able to get your six seconds back… in exchange for some Skittles. All reds, please!

  11. silvergirl, on February 2nd, 2009 at 12:11 am Said:

    Your photos are beautiful! What do you shoot with?

    I’m with you on the social anxiety. Am currently hiding from a Superbowl party.

  12. Alias Mother, on February 2nd, 2009 at 4:44 pm Said:

    Red is most definitely superior. And only getting one would ENRAGE me. Okay, maybe not enrage…but it would make me cranky.

    Oh, wait. I just remembered that I like the purple ones best. Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve had Skittles.

    I have no idea what you are talking about with the non-cooperative website. But it’s a sign of how incredibly nosy I am that I immediately thought, “I wonder if I can use my mad Google skillz to figure out what she’s talking about.” But I didn’t. Out of respect for your privacy. But not out of respect for my own dignity, oh no.

  13. amhealy, on February 2nd, 2009 at 7:34 pm Said:

    I agree about the reds. In fact, I always save the reds for last because they are my favorite.

    I would go buy another bag. I wouldn’t waste my time eating all the oranges, greens and yellows just to get to eat 1 red!

  14. Stephanie, on February 2nd, 2009 at 8:24 pm Said:

    silvergirl, thank you! I use a Nikon d80. It’s my best friend. I couldn’t escape the super bowl party. It’s my husband’s “Christmas” and he wouldn’t let me get away with not going.

    Alias Mother, red and purples are probably nearly equal. Notice I didn’t get even one purple? Someone in the Skittle factory is a real bastard.

    And the website? Let’s just say it’s one I’ve been participating in as of recently (there’s only one) (so much for keeping my mouth shut). I’m sure they mean well. Maybe I am just too easily frustrated?

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