Well, I do believe the onslaught of the swine is upon me. Ironic, non? I was in the heart of Mexico when the outbreak occurred, and I was fine. Now that I’m back on the island, it’s like IMPENDING DOOM is lurking. Everywhere. My mother and I just got in a vicious fight about whether or not to get the vaccine. I say “no,” she says “yes.” Then she said I had no respect for her and disappeared offline.
I’m incredibly ill today, so I can’t put the effort into this blog post as I’d like to. So I’ll copy over what I started last night, which is first a big “thank-you” to Cammy (again!) over at Classroom Confessions for honouring me with another award. Such kind words! She’s lovely.
I’m supposed to answer these gripping questions about myself. I wrote these last night, FYI. I’m not actually sitting here on my lunch break without a bra.
1. Where is your cell phone: On the coffee table being lonely.
2. Your hair: Stays straight now that I’m living in the north pole.
3. Your mother: Is the strongest person I know. She also thinks I’m useless as tits on a nun.
4. Your father: Is a lumberjack with incredible artistic skills.
5. Your favorite food: NACHOSSSSS.
6. Your dream from last night: NACHOSSSS.
6. Your favorite drink: Uh. Do you read my blog?
7. Your dream/goal: Travel. Make a difference. Not have debt.
8. What room are you in: The living room, wrapped up in a blanket on the futon. Maybe I should invest in a snuggie. Then again, I wear a friggen robe backwards and save myself the money.
9. What is your hobby: Writing. Travel.
10. What is your fear: I won’t accomplish the things I need to accomplish.
11. Where do you want to be in 6 years: Married, on a plane flying to my next destination.
12. Where were you last night: Home alone, catching up on some episodes of House.
13. Something you are not: Drunk.
14. Muffins: Chocolate chip kind, with 40 grams of fat.
15. Wish list items: Some Dior perfume.
16. Where did you grow up: Bay d’Espoir, NL.
17. Last thing you did: Your mom.
18. What are you wearing: My IWFF volunteer shirt is on backwards, and pjs. No undies. Scandal.
19. Your TV: Is turned to Peachtree TV. WTF came up with the name of this station?
20. Your pets: Only Jetson now, my evil cat who likes to eat my fingers.
21. Your friends: Are the greatest people in the whole wide world.
22. Your life: Freaking awesome.
23. Your mood: Bone-deep exhaustion.
24. Missing someone: My family.
25. Vehicle: Two feet and some ugly boots.
26. Something you’re not wearing: A bra, dr’ars.
27. Your favorite store: Sirens, for real.
28. Your favorite color: BLUE.
29. When’s the last time you laughed: Probably something during a convo with Lottie.
30. When’s the last time you cried: Watching Crackie on Saturday.
31. Your best friend: Too many to pinpoint.
32. One place you go over and over: My cube, and Mustang Sally’s.
33. One person who emails me regularly: Coworkers, especially those lovely ones in Seattle.
34. Favorite place to eat: MUSTANG SALLY’S. The cheese, oh the cheese!
Alright, now to tag six bloggers (I’m sorry I can’t gush more, everything hurts):
Corn-Bean: Because she has an exceptional, conversational voice.
Blunt Delivery: I cannot BELIEVE I didn’t give her an award yet (or did I?), but considering the one she gave me, I wish I had something a little more creative/original.
Blonde Monde: Two girls blogging about their dating triumphs/disasters. They’re awesome.
MidLife Mommy: I admit, I don’t read a lot of Mommy Bloggers, but she’s hella cool. Word.
Nashe: Hopefully she doesn’t have this award already. She’s wicked sweet, and one of my long-term followers.
J @TwentySomethings: One of my recent blog loves, she’s “bitter” but “always fun”. Sound familiar?
Seriously, I love all my followers. One day, when I take over the Internets, you will all receive awards from me, and they will be of the highest caliber, more appreciated than the Nobel Peace Award. But without the million-dollar bonus.
So, I deleted the post I wrote last night. Thanks V, Cammy and Kris for your feedback/shake back to reality. I’m a wiener, it cannot be denied. Anyway, it was just me blabbing about my lack of direction, but MOSTLY, I need to ask this question: is it possible to incorporate a travel section into a personal website?
My friend Chris says “no”, that the content would conflict…and I think he might be right. Starting up two different sites might also be more beneficial to me as sycophant. While I’m busy latching onto people and networking, I can keep my personal life somewhat separate. Unless you want to get involved with this hot mess of a train wreck.
On the other hand, does this mean I have to buy a whole new friggen domain? I’m drowing people, drowning.
Dammit. This launch is gonna be more difficult than I thought.
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October 27, 2009 at 5:00 pm
carissajaded
“Vehicle: Two feet and some ugly boots”
I laughed hard at that one.
I’m so sorry you may have caught the swine!! I am thinking of you. I may even break my no drinking for the week rule and have a drink for you tonight!
October 27, 2009 at 5:26 pm
nashe
No I haven’t done this! LOL
Vehicle: Two feet? Guess I’m gonna be saying that too.
I’ve never even heard of Sirens. And hey, I went to the movies last night and I had NACHOSSSS… weeheehee. (They sucked though.)
October 27, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Charis
You crack me UP! Love it 🙂
October 27, 2009 at 5:45 pm
J
Oooh, thanks for poking me for an award.
It’s so much better than FB poking…*almost* as satisfying as sex poking. 😉
PS: I am going to Blogroll you, as of NOW.
October 27, 2009 at 6:31 pm
*uncorked
I’m happy to shake you back to reality whenever you need it – I’d prefer it if we just decided to say fuck you to reality and ran away to an island to drink ourselves retarded instead…but, my dreams never quite work out how I want them to. Congrats on the award and to all the winners! Can’t wait to check out everyone’s blog!!
October 27, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Danielle
Awe, you rock!!!!
Thanks
October 27, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Blondie
nachos ALL THE WAY! Oh man, I hope I can have nachos at dinner tonight. I’m in Montreal right now. Closer to you!
October 27, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Belle
You did my mom!?!??? Somehow, I forgive you. Hope you feel better!!
October 28, 2009 at 1:03 am
ClassroomConfessions
You’re welcome dahling… *clinks glass*!
Btw, you totally have me craving nachos right now and Mustang Sally’s sounds frickin awesome!
October 28, 2009 at 1:34 am
significantowl
You could totally rock two sites, but I also think a blended site would be fine – the way some sites have several authors with their own pages within the site, you could have one site with two different Candices – Everyday Candice and Travel Candice. But, in the pro list for two sites, you could keep the hilarious escapades of everyday life separate from the travel site which you could then proudly show your mom… big decision for sure! Either way, I’ll visit every website you make, whether it’s one, two, or ten!
Hope you’re feeling better soon!
October 28, 2009 at 1:36 am
Nancy
Hope you don’t have the swine. It’s a frickin’ epidemic I tell you. haha.
Also, can’t wait for the new launch. As far as my opinion on whether or not to get a new travel site or add a section to your personal site, I might go with having a seperate site. Although I think you could just have a seperate section on your personal site (and that work well), I think the seperate site might add a more professional edge. And in my opinion, I think many editors will be increasingly coming to knock. 🙂
I guess it just depends on how you want to present yourself. I think either way would work great!
October 28, 2009 at 2:19 am
linlah
ah thanks for the award that will shine up my site very nicely.
October 28, 2009 at 2:31 am
ryan
we’ve only just met and i feel like i know so much about you… i like the blog!
October 28, 2009 at 3:41 am
Ashley
Haha! Useless as tits on a nun! Did you come up with that or was it a mom thing?
October 28, 2009 at 7:41 am
blunt delivery
well what the CRAP!? you’re too kind.
i love you with all that is inside of me. i apologize for my absence yet again. with the writing, photography and now starting a new job i have been pulling my hair out.
1. thanks for the award.
2. i love your dreams.
3. can’t wait for the new blog.
4. forgive me for not being around.
5. i still love you.
6. i think a travel blog is a great idea?!?!
October 29, 2009 at 12:41 am
Kate
This is a great one. Most are boring and the same, but this one’s better! Nice to know lots of interesting things about you!
October 29, 2009 at 1:32 am
angryredhead
Holy jesus I didn’t reply to any of these comments!!! I think I dreamt I did. I’m a bad blogger.
@Carissa: Why did you have a no-drinking rule again?! Foolishness. Nah, I don’t have the swine, just some phlegm.
@Nashe: Sirens is a pretty crappy inexpensive store with slutty clothing that usually tears apart at the seam a few weeks after purchasing. i’m poor.
@Charis: CHARIS!! I lost your blog link! Wooot.
@J: Damn, does anyone even do the FB poke anymore? I miss those, except when my aunt poked me. Thanks for the add!
@V: I’ve had yet to find an award that you haven’t already been awarded, ugh. The search continues. But yes, I DO love your idea of drinking ourselves retarded…can we plz?
@Danielle: No prob! You deserve it.
@Blondie: Is it ungodly cold there?! I’m jealous, I wanna come visit.
@Belle: She was SPECTACULAR. Too far?
@Cammy: If you ever come here, it’s the FIRST PLACE I’m taking you. You know how most places have that problem where you end up with too many nachos and not enough toppings? EXACT OPPOSITE PROBLEM.
@SO: THANKS! I have a lot to think about, but I’m pretty sure I’m launching the separate site. Thinking about calling it Red Treads, whaddya think?
@Nancy: You’re most definitely right…I intend to link my personal blog to the travel one anyway, but discreetly, and it might make things more managble…i.e. travel blogrolls, any ads I eventually receive, etc. Thanks for the feedback!
@Linlah: You are very, very welcome! I feel like you’re my mentor. You deserve it.
@Ryan: Run…go NOW! Before you can’t turn back. Thanks. 😉
@Ashley: Totally a mom thing, she’s full of wonderful little phrases and anecdotes. I love her.
@Brit: You have a new job??!!!! I miss hearing your life stories. 😦 On the other hand, CONGRATS!
@Kate: Thanks! Although seriously, I struggled to make the meme interesting.
October 29, 2009 at 3:46 am
The Constant Complainer
I love posts where I can learn more about other bloggers. Very cool Q&A. And I agree with what was echoed above; I’d love to see two sites. Speaking of the flu, there are so many people sick around here. It’s crazy. I’ve got swine flu on the brain and want to take a bath in Purell. LOL.
October 30, 2009 at 2:27 pm
meg
we have the exact same 6 year plan! i still have no idea how i’m going to get there though…
travel website sounds like a great idea! good luck with it, and I can’t wait to see it!
and ugh, swine flu. people are obsessed here…