I know I’m being ridiculously gushy, and I know you’re sick of hearing about how happy I am, but seriously, I’m really, really grateful for all the support. Like Sabina pointed out in a comment, the fact that I’m 23 years old and I have a position as associate editor at such a huge online magazine is incredible. Plus the warm welcome I’ve been receiving from everyone, including the team, is mind-blowing. I feel really, really good right now. And I love being on the inside, it’s almost like that high school feeling of inclusion I never had. Hah!
And then of course I received another award, from one of my new favourite bloggers, and I’m pretty sure this qualifies as the greatest week ever! Thanks Carissa. If you haven’t already, check out her blog. She’s hilarious, outgoing, and totally, brutally honest. If you don’t believe me, just read her TMI posts.
So I’m supposed to list 10 things that nobody really knows about me. Tough job, considering I have no inner censorship.
- I have seizures. I’ve been prone to seizure activity for years, but always minor ones that feel like insane bouts of deja vu with nausea and panic. Sometimes even intense feelings of relief. I was prescribed medication about two years ago, but stopped taking it once a rash broke out from head to toe, and never bothered going back to my doctor.
- I have no idea what intimacy is. Not joking. The longest relationship I’ve ever had with a person is 0 seconds. The only guy I can somewhat claim to have dated for a few months slept with one of my good friends, banged multiple hos, and may actually be gay. Why do I suspect this? He once told me “I think I’m a little gay.”
- I totally believe in ghosts. I’ve felt uneasy in a number of houses due to weird events, and have been later informed by other people that they’ve felt the same way. Just a “feeling.” In this 100 year old townhouse, I feel fine.
- I’ve been having nightmares about t-rex since I was 9 years old, and it’s all the fault of Jurassic Park.
- I was a head bangin’, heavy-metal lovin’, hardcore goth wannabe in high school.
- I don’t fit in anywhere. I’m too artsy for the logical crowd, and too logical for the artsy crowd.
- I keep a list of all the guys I’ve kissed in the back of my diary. Don’t ask what the stars besides some of the names mean.
- I’ve written several book series as a kid/teenager, including one titled Pen Friends and another titled The Adventures of Lady and Beauty.
- I can’t paint my own fingernails worth shit.
- I was really good at drawing and painting. Then I took an art class in my first year of university, and haven’t picked up a pencil since. Going against his lumberjack appearance, my father is an incredibly talented painter.
I’m also supposed to award this to ten bloggers, but I’m just going to pass it on to two people I’ve seriously neglected. The first, of course, is V of Uncorked. FINALLY! An award you don’t already have! V is a kickass, sexy lawyer who enjoys shots as much as I do. She’s charmingly intelligent, witty, and has excellent taste in books.
The other is Cammy of Classroom Confessions. She recently went through a bad break-up, and I admire her for being honest about it on her blog. Takes guts to spill the beans. She’s sweet, talented, and an all around role model.
Weekend was fab! I decided last night that I hadn’t gotten “happy drunk” in a very long time, so I made it my mission to get sloshed without getting sick. Unfortunately the majority of my friends have become severely lame (seriously you guys, when did everyone become Mormon?), so the girls came over and I went downtown with Lottie and Lil Sister.
We decided to hit up Lottie’s Pub (not to be confused with the friend) for some cheap White Russians and Blue-Eyed Blonde shots from the hunky bartender with the rippling muscles and bald head. Did I ever mention my affinity towards bald men? It’s a little disturbing.
I knew I had reached the goal peak of drunkness when one of the girls commented on how young everyone at the bar was, but I hadn’t noticed due to being totally intoxicated. Then Lil Sis tried to make me hit on her friend who was apparently interested in me, but he didn’t make a move, and there’s nothing I find more attractive in a man than someone who has to express interest in me via a friend. Just sayin’.
When we left, me being significantly poorer, I had just chatted up a guy. We stood outside for a bit and him and his buddies tried to convince Sis and I to go to Trinity Pub. Then I pulled a random lollipop out of my purse and started sucking on it.
Here’s a tip: If you want to command the entire attention of a group of young men, stick a lollipop in your mouth. It doesn’t matter if you’re devouring the candy like a hungry wench, they will look on completely enraptured. Awkward.
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November 8, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Julie
Love it.
And most of us at Matador don’t really fit in anywhere either. It’s probably why we all get along so well. As Kate said when she came on board as Nights editor, “I’ve never found anywhere where I could fly my freak flag before.” 😉
Ok, gotta stop the gushfest myself and get back to the work that pays the bills.
Seriously. So happy you’re on board. And I’ll be in touch ’bout that questionnaire/survey soon. 🙂
November 9, 2009 at 3:03 am
angryredhead
Freak flag?! Amazing. I want to steal that comment and make it my own. 😀 Thanks for having me, Julie! Looking forward to it, big time.
November 8, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Nancy
Congrats again Candice! woo-hooo! (And congrats on the award too!)
I know what you mean about fitting in. I feel like since meeting all you great travel bloggers I’ve finally started to feel like I’m with my “tribe”. I was always too into travel, social issues and drinking beer (and occassionally lots of shots) for the one-track-mind music kids. And too artsy, silly, serious, and flighty for the so-called “normal kids”. haha.
Nice advice about the lollipops. Same thing with a cherry, especially if you can tie the stem with your tongue. Just sayin…;)
November 9, 2009 at 3:04 am
angryredhead
Hahahaha, totally in the same boat. On the other hand, maybe “not fitting in” is a good thing…we’re pretty versatile people. Sometimes I have trouble coordinating my different groups of friends because they’re all so different.
And I seriously MUST learn how to do it! I’ve attempted several times. WTF?
November 8, 2009 at 11:54 pm
Charis
I befriended a hunky bald muscly bartender in Napa Valley a couple of years ago…he said he’d call me when he came to LA next…I got a call from him about two months ago and didn’t pick up. What do you say? “Yeah, I was a manizer, but…am…engaged now?” Hmm. Figured it’d be best to not answer.
Good call on the lollipop! Made me chuckle 🙂
And yes, that’s an AWESOME position!
November 9, 2009 at 3:05 am
angryredhead
Hey, send him my way! Or maybe I’ll go to him, because Napa Valley sounds pretty sweet. Thanks!
November 8, 2009 at 11:55 pm
*uncorked
Oh Candice – have I ever told you how much I love you? And that you are the wind beneath my wings? I’d break into song, but I don’t think typing could accurately portray my love for you and your blog. Just being recognized by you gives me all warm fuzzies. And my longest relationship with a person is about 1 second. Thank you for the award and congratulations to you for getting it! Carissa is awesome. LOVE HER.
November 9, 2009 at 3:06 am
angryredhead
Hooooray! I hope you get some more traffic over there, you totally deserve it. Love my loyal followers, you make me all warm and mushy inside.
November 9, 2009 at 12:13 am
J
I SO BELIEVE IN GHOSTS.
Have you ever watched Ghost Hunters? Favorite show. My roommate even made me a specialty GH T-shirt for my birthday two years ago.
I wear it with geek pride.
November 9, 2009 at 2:22 am
Corbin
Mega cool there Candice! Sounds like u’ve got a dropkickingly awesome writing future ahead of you. Jealous of ur Matador Posish & Totally didn’t know about ur internship with Nomadic Matt. I have a man-crush on him. Or maybe just his lifestyle..? Yea, lets go with the latter.
Been meaning to submit something to Matador for months, but I have a heckuva time writing for my own shit blog. Please keep an eye out for my submission should I ever get to it!
Hilarious that u were a heavy metal chick, in hi school I was into hardcore punk, then found travel and did a complete 180. (lifes too short to scream all the time) Been punk free for nearly 2 years now. Woop. Congats again!
November 9, 2009 at 3:08 am
angryredhead
@J: Hah! I was totally home alone on Friday night watching Ghost Hunters. That is the extent of my coolness.
@Corbin: I love when you comment, you’re like a fountain of good tidings. I also have a total crush on Nomadic Matt, I want to BE HIM. Also, you MUST submit to Matador. Your cross-Canadian trip is awesome.
“Life is too short to scream all the time” –> I’m recycling that comment.
November 9, 2009 at 3:45 am
Abbie
I too, have noticed the “lollipop effect”. And it is awkward.
November 9, 2009 at 4:17 am
Christopher Mercer
#6 I don’t fit in anywhere. I’m too artsy for the logical crowd, and too logical for the artsy crowd.
Welcome to my world! I claim it as mine since I am older but yeah, I relate.
Glad to hear things are going well with you. Are you still with the sonar company? If you ever make it to Hali i’ll take you to the Pogue Fado and we can get shit faced together in celebration to your great news this past week.
November 9, 2009 at 5:12 am
Raia
Mmmm bald heads. Hold my hands back, I can’t resist.
November 9, 2009 at 6:11 pm
linlah
Happy for your happiness and continued success.
November 9, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Danielle
I too have a HUGE affinity fro bald men. Expecially when they have tattoos! Yum
November 9, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Lola Lakely
Those devil shots look like what came out of Slimer in ghostbusters. I must have one. I cannot picture you as a goth wannabe. It just does not jive with the free wheeling, fellow naughty redheaded alkie that I have come to know and adore.
Here’s to your mind being blown! You rock!
November 9, 2009 at 9:12 pm
neha
those devil shots look radioactive.
November 10, 2009 at 12:12 am
ClassroomConfessions
Congrats on the award!! You so deserve it! And thanks a bunch for passing it on, I’m honored 🙂
November 10, 2009 at 1:30 am
Sabina
Ha! I was a late bloomer in the boy department too (although I never thought of using lollipops [did you do that on purpose?]) Your zero seconds are hard to believe. You seem to have everything in the world going for you.
November 10, 2009 at 1:33 am
AdventureRob
Lollipop eh?
Hmmm
Wait, what else was in this post?
November 10, 2009 at 1:51 am
Kyle
That T-rex was terrifying. I remember sitting in the movie theater waiting being terrified and just wanting the scene where it attacks the SUVs to end. Stupid girl and her stupid flashlight.
November 10, 2009 at 3:31 am
Candice
@Abbie: Oh the lollipop, seducing mankind since 1930.
@Chris: Yeah, you definitely tend to balance both worlds! I dig it. I’m still with the sonar company, staying there for awhile until I pay off a crapload of debt. Sigh. And my next trip is to Hali! My best buddy lives there. You can help further my travel writing endeavours.
@Raia: I can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic or not, but if not, then YES.
@Danielle: For some reason, I don’t think any of the bald men I’ve been attracted to had tattoos. They kinda seem to go hand in hand though. Odd?
@Lola: Don’t worry, those days are long over! Whew. Black is so not good for a redhead. Google the recipe for those blue-eyed blonde shots, they’re delish.
@neha: That would explain the stomach ulcer the next morning.
@Cammy: Thanks Cammy, I was stoked to be able to return one for once!
@Sabina: Totally didn’t do it on purpose, it was left in my purse from a restaurant I went to earlier in the evening. And thanks, that’s sweet! Tis a mystery, it’s not so much a question of failed relationships so much as pure lack of attraction. I haven’t figured it out yet.
@Rob: HAH! Whiskey and cheese.
@Kyle: SERIOUSLY! What a MORON! I wanted to kick that bitch. Easily most traumatizing experience ever.
November 10, 2009 at 2:16 pm
carissajaded
hahahaha I love the lollypop trick. Except I can’t just suck on one, i just start crunching away and the result is me picking out pieces of goo from between my teeth for hours….
I too am ridiculous when it comes to intimacy… at least I’m getting used to it!
November 17, 2009 at 4:17 am
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