A Letter to My Readers

Dear Readers,

I've got a problem with you.  Yes.  YOU.

"What is the problem?" You might be asking.  "What have I done wrong?"  Well let me tell you, there are LOTS of things you have done wrong, but more specifically, there are at least SEVEN things that you have done wrong in regards to my blog.  That's right. SEVEN.

And SEVEN is apparently very angry with you!

You must really be sucking right now.

Really, you should know what you've done wrong.  If you don't know, then I'M not going to tell you!








......Okay, you convinced me.


FIRST, dear readers, you allowed me to ignore my blog!  For more than a WHOLE MONTH.  That's like infinity in the the blog world!

I just drew infinity for you.  I know.  It's mind boggling!

Basically, you all let me ignore you.  I didn't get any emails.....

Seriously, I couldn't make it any easier for you!

I didn't get any Requests.  I didn't get any shout outs from other blogs (except one or two from Sister, but I think we all know that she was just giving me a shout out so she wouldn't feel guilty about stealing my picture).  Apparently, none of you love me as much as I love you.

Thanks.  I feel really special.

And I used to think we were friends!

SECOND, I didn't get any awards in my absence.  What is wrong with you people?  There is no reason for not giving awards.....especially to me!  Really.....even a borrowed AWESOME medal would do.....

Image "borrowed" from Sister

Just saying.  I'm pretty awesome.  Also, I am disappointed in all of you, dear readers, because none of you have recognized my awesomeness with shiny round pieces of metal on colored ribbons and/or award badges that link back to your blog.  Hey, it's publicity for you, AND for me.

Actually, maybe I will make an award of my own.  Yeah.  And I won't give it to any of you.  So THERE! Maybe then you will know how I feel.

THIRD, Dear Readers, You have not been clicking on my ads.  I am saddened by this.  Not only can I not (legally) admonish you for this, but it also means I do not make money.  This is very sad.

......the upside of this for you is that I've decided to remove them......Earning 2 dollars over the course of three months is just not good enough to be worth having the ads.

Lucky you.


FOURTH, I have not received any presents.  Except from Chicken Maker.  He is awesome.  Just look at what he gave me!

Gritty Sharp Chicken

The rest of you are seriously lacking in your present-giving capacities.  I'm sure you can push through your present-giving drought, and start and maintain a steady present-giving stream of AWESOMENESS.

FIFTH,  You all missed my birthday.  Even after I let you guys all know what things make GREAT PRESENTS FOR GIRLS.  In case you are not sure what would have made an excellent present for me, here is a hint:

Everyone loves unicorns.  Even boys.  They just don't want to admit it.

SIXTH,  I told you all that I was going to be sparse to nonexistent for awhile, because of real life things demanding my time and attention.  This is why I asked if any of you were interested or willing to do a guest post for me.

I had no such luck.  There was one bite, but that ended up falling through.  I am ashamed of you all.  You could have used the opportunity to steal some of my readers or followers, publicize your blog, and try your own hand at MS Paint (or it's Apple equivalent).  Seriously, people, I was totally swamped with things to do!

Remember this drawing?  I wasn't kidding about this stuff!

Lucky for all of you, I have completed my resume, finished compiling my portfolio, found a job, completed the interview project, wrote the 10 page paper (and received an A, if anyone is wondering), and have had a successful start on my diet (16 pounds lost, 26 to go!).  I have also started working, taken my exams, finished the semester, scrounged together enough money to buy christmas presents for everyone in my really big family, and had my mom come to visit.

Oh yeah, and my roommate left, we moved things into his old room, making it into a reading/music room, rearranged the living room, bought some new furniture, celebrated my birthday, christmas, and new year's eve.....all this with school, work, and time spent with my dog, my fiance, and my friends as well.

I have been BUSY.

Shame on all of you for not relieving me of some stress, and taking on a bit of picture blogging on your own.

Just saying.  Could have used some help.

LAST, but not least,  I have not received any e-mails with questions.  This is sad because my FAQ has remained unchanged since the day I wrote it.

I am saddened by your lack of curiosity, Dear Readers.



Anyways, I am back, and blogging like a maniac once again!  But I will not keep up a daily posting schedule.  That is too much to do, what with school, and work, and cooking, and budgeting, and video games, and reading, and piano, and stuff..... Plus I'm not very good at staying focused.  Really.

But maybe that will get better now that I've officially been diagnosed with ADD, and been given medication to help address the problem.

I guess we'll find out together!

Also, we need to pool together and get some more followers, folks!  SISTER has more followers than me!  We need to change this!  Because apparently our blogging is a competition.  And it makes me feel good.

Sincerely,

Catherine
Seen and Said


P.S.  I'm just giving you guys a hard time.  I really do love and appreciate each and every one of you.  Especially those of you who take the time to let me know how much you did or didn't like my posts!

P.P.S.  Also, I completely redid my background, banner, and buttons.  I hope you all like it!  I think it's less overwhelming this way....and also less....caustically bright.

A War to End All Wars

The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread....

**Today is day 4 of a very special occasion...joint posts between me and Sister for a WHOLE WEEK! Now that you're done reading here, please make your way to her page and check out the other half of our blogging sibling project!**

P.S. Tomorrow will conclude joint post week.  It's been fun, Sister, but I don't appreciate you trying to steal my followers.  It is not my fault that I am so much more awesome.  Don't take it out on me!

You have offended me!  I declare WAR!!!

Reasons Why Beauty and the Beast is the Best Animated Disney Movie EVER

I love Disney animated movies.  For being a 22 year old college student, I own a large number of classic Disney animated movies.  This collection includes Fox and the Hound, Pocahontas, Mulan, Emperor's New Groove, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Wall-E, and then some!  But I am here to tell you all that Beauty and the Best is the best of them.  SISTER doesn't agree with me.  But I am going to prove to her just how awesome it is! Beauty and the Beast kicks Lion King's butt!

• The duster has a French accent

• Belle likes reading!  Reading is awesome!

• Belle actually wears more than two outfits.  In fact, she has FOUR!  Most princesses have just their regular everyday outfit and their fancy ballgown.  Belle is just awesome because she has more than two sets of clothing!

• Lumiere reminds me of Luigi. 

• That ballroom is awesome.  It's the stuff of DREAMS.

• It's totally awesome seeing Gaston rejected repeatedly. Presumptuous Asshole + Smart Girl = REJECTED.

• Unlike some princesses, Belle doesn't enslave the local woodland critters to do her bidding with song.

• Gaston has a butt chin. Heehee.

• As the main protagonist, Belle is NOT a damsel in distress, unlike MOST Disney princesses.  She is actually the hero!Just think about it!  She rescues her father from certain death in a prison cell, and then breaks the witch's spell and rescues the handsome prince!

• This movie gives young girls an accurate impression of men.  The "cute" boys are assholes, and even the nice guys are....shall we say, rough around the edges.  No Prince Charming here! (Seriously, the Beast can't be Prince Charming.  Not with THOSE table manners!)

That's right, Ladies.  You could have all this in real life!

And there you go.

Beauty and the Beast is way better than the Lion King....and I should know, because I have more Disney movies than Sister.

**Today is day 2 of a very special occasion...joint posts between me and Sister for a WHOLE WEEK! Now that you're done reading here, please make your way to her page and check out the other half of our blogging sibling project!**

I am Bad at Sports....

I had a fantastic weekend in Hutto with ALL four of my siblings.  We went bowling at a bowling lane/restaurant/bar.  It was awesome, except I suck at it.  It makes me sad a little because I've actually LEARNED how to bowl properly, but SISTER scores better than me....EVEN though she uses a lighter ball (by 2 pounds!), bowls on the wrong leg, and has no practice or training.

Fail.

Even the alcohol didn't help improve my chances.

.....and that is all for now.  I will do a super awesome post tomorrow.  Promise.

26.2 Reasons NOT to Run a Marathon

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Sister is an active marathon runner....probably because she is crazy.  She has all kinds of horror stories about it.

Never mind many many many reasons NOT to be a runner.  She has provided a list of 26.2 reasons to run a marathon.  It's madness, I tell you.  I can say this for certain because I once accompanied her on a long training run.  I did not run, of course.  I rode alongside her on a bike.  4 hours and one very sore rear end later, I was ready to pass out for the remainder of the weekend.

And yet, Sister still persists.  So I am going to do my very best to convince you all that Sister is WRONG.  Running is horrible!  NOBODY should devote those kinds of energies and resources to running 26.2 miles.

26.2 Reasons NOT to Run a Marathon

1. The not-so glamorous side of running is all the reason I need, but this is not enough for Sister.
2. The horrible stitches and cramps you get in your side
3. Those "Sexy leg muscles" sister was talking about are ANYTHING but sexy.  Ever seen a gymnast's MONSTER legs under their tiny little torso?  Do you want to be that unbalanced?  Icky.
4. No more sleeping in.  You have 5 a.m. runs to get started on!
5. Runners have no boobs, and if they do, they sure as hell wish they didn't.  This is unpleasant no matter HOW you slice it, folks.
6. Contrary to Sister's claims, it is NOT cheaper than therapy.  Especially if you have insurance covering it!  You have to by clothes, shoes, tape for your knees and stuff, treatments for the many blisters you will develop, never mind paying for the actual marathons!  This can get over $100 for EACH race.  Pricey.
7. Less time for blogging
8. You burn over a day's worth of calories in a few short hours when you run a marathon.  This may seem like a good thing, but I assure you, it is not!  You will be low energy for DAYS after such an expenditure of energy!
9. Soda becomes your worst enemy!  It makes you dehydrated and more thirsty!  That means no delicious brown bubbly for you!
10. Before the run, you have to watch what you eat...for DAYS.  Who wants to exercise that kind of self-control?  Not me! That's for sure!
11. The Porta-Potties.  Seriously nasty, folks.  Think about it.   Hundreds of runners, all trying to get a good time, blazing past those porta potties without taking the time to watch where they're peeing, much less wipe up properly.
12. Terrible blisters.  You think your feet hurt after standing around at work?  Try running 26.2 miles, THEN tell me how they feel!
13. You have to turn off your cell phone when you run....for HOURS.
14.  All those annoying numbers to crunch! Math math math.  Please, people. Let's leave the numbers for the math teachers.
15.  You can't just DO it.  You have to train for months before you can run your first marathon.  This is not a one-shot thing.  It takes TONS of work.  Work that is clearly not worth it.  All that time, money, sweat, and blood, and for what?  A pretty piece of metal on a tacky ribbon? Lame
16.  No matter how hard you train, you will never outrun a dinosaur.
17.  It just proves how insane you are to your friends and family.  You are just ASKING to be commited!
18.  It tempts you to eat all sorts of bad things afterward!  The largest cheeseburger in the world might be tasty, but you let yourself eat it because you think it was justified.  For shame.  Not all calories are good calories, folks!
19.  Running injuries.  They happen.
20.  You might run through a pile of dog poo...or worse, HORSE poop.  Ew!  Enjoy the last 20 miles or so with that smell lingering in your nose. Gross!
21. People are going to start thinking of you as an athlete, and stop hanging out with you.  Nobody likes athletes.  It would be like hanging near all the hot jocks in high school.  Except YOU'RE the jock this time, and everyone avoids you because you make them look bad!
22.  You'll start feeling compelled to organize everything into tidy little groups that fit into numbers associated with running.  Like 26.2 for instance.
23.  All the old men in tiny short shorts.  You know who I'm talking about.  You have to see them when you do your running.  Gross.
24.  If you're running a lot (and you're a girl), you have to shave your legs like EVERY week. That just sucks.
25. You can kiss Saturday morning cartoons goodbye!  You'll be busy running!
26. Tons of traveling, but not to cool places, like China, or France, or Spain.  To lame places.... like Houston.  Or San Antonio.  And you spend the whole time signing up, picking up papers, and RUNNING.  Lame. 

26.2.   You have to put up with people like me making fun of you for being crazy....because you are.


And there you go folks.  Sorry for no pictures, but I used up all my creativity coming up with all those reasons.

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On THIS UPCOMING THURSDAY,  September 30th, I will be changing my blog's URL to http://seen-and-said.blogspot.com!!! 

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