Friday Mash Up

Dudes, I totally SO should be working right now.

BUT.

About a million of you asked me where I found the toy laptop for Tori for only $20. Well, after searching and searching I finally found the damned link for it so here you go. Just be warned: it's a bit loud, and it's a bit repetitive. But I have to say, I've had amazing success with it. When I pull out my laptop, Tori hops into her booster seat, I open up her laptop, and she has played with it for nearly 45 minutes straight. If you have been wondering how I've been emailing in response to your comments, well, now you know. That thing is a miracle.

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I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. I really did. And I can't even blame the migraines because they have finally settled down (and by that, I mean they are staying on a pain level of five or below on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the worst).

But we got up this morning and took Tori to Smith Playground since the weather is still a bit nice, which was really fun for her. It was closed all winter (it just reopened April 1) and she's just so much more into playgrounds now than she was a year ago, so it was really great.

But you know when you are in a bad mom mood? When putting the pants on the baby you say, "God damn it, Tori, stop fucking kicking!" under your breath (OK, maybe I did say it out loud; call DHS). Maybe that's not the day to go to the playground.

Especially when you wear pants that make you feel like you are a) in your pajamas and b) really, really pathetic and fat. Which is stupid, because NO ONE is noticing your big fat ass when your hair is bright flaming pink! Did I tell you about the hair? About how I went and bought some Manic Panic because the pink from my hairdresser was washing out and turning white and I wanted to touch it up? So I bought a color I thought would be a bit darker, maybe more of a burgundy? And how it's totally not? It looks like this:

Believe it or not, I actually de-saturated that photo a little bit. And now every time I wash my hair it just gets BRIGHTER.

Anyhoo, it was especially NOT the day to try to go to a place in West Philly to eat lunch that I like because they have really great big salads because I totally forgot that they hate kids there. After making us stand for five minutes at our table waiting for a high chair to arrive, which was broken, we then sat at the table nearly 15 minutes without even getting water. I was so fucking pissed off. I mean, shaking with fury pissed off. We finally untied Tori from the high chair (the strap part was what was broken) and left, and as we were leaving they were all offended, like, "You didn't want to order anything?" and I said, "Yeah, we DID, 15 fucking minutes ago!" And then I very adult-like stomped off.

Gah. I forget, sometimes, that in the city there are places that are just mean to people with little kids. Especially fat, pajama-wearing, pink-haired people with little kids.

Man.

Maybe it was last night's American Idol results (***SPOILER*** seriously? Michael Johns? that was so fucking WRONG). Maybe it was the fact that it looks like they are setting it up on ER that Abby is either leaving the show, or going to let her husband keep her kid in Croatia (totally fucked up). Or maybe it's still left over fall out from Fred. Or, pleasenopleasenopleaseno, maybe it's the damned birth control pills.

But I feel pissy.

So maybe it's not the day to ask this, but I'm going to anyway.

Coral made a suggestion after my last post. I'm a little shocked at the idea, but Charlie is very enthusiastic (since he's the one that manages our money--all my feminism aside, I suck at money management) about it. I'm not sure how I feel about it. She suggested I put up a tip jar and let you guys give me money to go to BlogHer. *cringe* While it's true, if every reader gave a buck, I could totally afford to go with ease (by the way--did I tell you all that I shamelessly nominated myself to be a presenter? that would be too cool), I still feel weird. It was one thing to ask you all to give money to my church; fundraising for others is different. And I know a lot of bloggers ask for money for themselves when their families are sick or in need, and this is not like that. On the other hand, I've seen bloggers ask for the money to buy a laptop. So... I don't know. What do you think? Be honest. You know I'll love you either way. :)

Meanwhile, I'm going to try to work. Or maybe I'll just go lie down. I really am pissy.

Comments

[Kim]

Hope you are managing to get a nap right now Cecily, sounds like you need it sweetie. Regarding the tip jar idea, I say go for it! The people that would be offended are not your target audience anyway. And the people, LIKE ME, that love you and your blog would gladly contribute a few bucks to help you get you there. That's how much I love you - I would give up Starbucks for a few days to help you out. And as the fellow mom of a lovable but rambuctious toddler you can imagine how much that caffeine jolt means to me!

[Amanda]

I wanna give you a couple of dollars just because I'm totally commiserating with your pissy mood. I've been in a pissy mood for the past 3 days now (sadly, I think it's because of bc pills, I f'n hate bc) and I think it would have helped my mood if someone gave me $$$. :) That doesn't actually make sense, but I'll go with it because I'm in a mood and I want to.

Good luck!

[Hazel]

Big deep breath, please... Okay, its been a bad day, but you can come right here, complain about it and get it out of your system and know that the majority of your readers will understand where you are coming from. Thats the same readers who understand how going to Blogher would be a great idea. If people don't want to tip, they ignore it. Its not like you are going to make a big flashing banner saying 'Give me money now!'. Have faith in us.

[Katie]

I think you should put it up.

[Jules]

I see nothing wrong with a tip jar. Going to a conference on blogging seems relevant. I'm sure lots of people would like to help you, you should be there!

[Kathleen]

Put it up. As long as it's not mandatory to get to the blog (joking!), then people are free to give or not.

F*ck the restaurant and good for you for leaving!

[Anna]

Wow, that pink color is HOT! :D It suits you amazingly still :)

Now I'm mad, cause they don't sell Manic Panic anywhere near me and you cannot buy hair color from other countries :(

I'd give you a buck for sure!! It'd be a Canadian one, is that still ok?? lol...

[Amie]

I'd give you a buck for sure!! It'd be a Canadian one, is that still ok?? lol...

[Amie]

sorry for the double post! :S

[Amy]

Well wheres the fucking link? heh

[Siri]

I say go for it!! I would not mind giving you a few bucks to make it to blogher.

[cathy]

Fine, as long as it's optional and of course, tastefully done!

[Whitney]

Dude, put up a tip jar. People have the choice to donate or not :)

I am still so mad about both AI and ER. Stupid shock-eliminations.

[CTG]

I don't currently have any money to give since i'm quitting my soul sucking job and going back for MORE schoolin' but a. I wouldn't be offended by a jar (and I have to agree with what was said above, those who would be probably don't hang out around here...were hardy folk) and b. if any of my etsy stuff ever sells I'll totally give you some bucks. Reading your blog is better than therapy!

I had the bad pissy day yesterday. I am sorry it headed east to you! (But WOW, I love your hair!!!)

[Elena]

Put up the tip jar! I'll even donate!

[Tyanne]

Put the link up.
Oh, and I am so pissed about ER too, damn it.

If they get rid of Luca and Abby I am totally not watching it anymore.....of course that's what I said after they gave Dr.Greene cancer and killed him, but I don't know, I might just stop this time.

I think the hair is cool.

Tyanne

[jenn]

Cecily,
We all check in on a regular basis because you are a talented writer. You have given so much to all of us in your writing. It's time to let us return the favor. If I can do one teensy thing (i.e. donate) that will help further your writing/blogging career, I'll do it in a hot second. I'd love to see you get to BlogHer!

PUT UP THE DAMNED BUTTON ALREADY!

(Also, I think that you and Charlie should totally collaborate on a book).

[Maria]

I have no money to spare, but I certainly have no problem with you putting up a donation button. It's not like you're going to start begging for money in every post, anyone who gets their panties in a wad over it has too much time on their hands!

[maggie]

I got the computer at kmart - they should sponsor your blog cuz i bet they sell a lot of those now - send them an email!!! great computer btw! thanks

[Kel]

Definitely put out a tip jar. No way I could make it to BlogHer, so it would be very cool to live vicariously through you. I hope you get to go!

[northerngurl]

Put up the tip jar. It would be interesting to have your take on BlogHer. American Idol...I was surprised too, I thought he'd been in it til the last three or four. What a bummer.

[Dani]

I say put it up. If people want to give they will, but it's no pressure if they don't want to give. Think of it like your friends want to give you a gift and now your giving them an outlet to do it.

[Sara]

Yes! We need a button.

[Carolyn]

So far it's unanimous. Is that convincing enough? How does an on-line tip jar "work?" Is there a minimum tip of $1? $5? I'd give you some bucks to go to BlogHer, because you'd probably pitch in to help someone you know go, if they wanted to.