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Better Get A J-O-B If You Wanna Be With Me...

Yes, the rumors are true, my dad is now jobless! Fantastic! I was totally eyeing this super cool puma track suit as a critical addition to my wardrobe, but dad put the kibosh on that :( He said that all "unnecessary" purchases that are not "critical" to our survival have been placed on temporary hold until further notice. What a CROCK! I absolutely CANNOT show up to Montessori this fall sporting garb that is SO last season (can you say "travesty"?). I can not and will not!

I carefully "explained" my position on this spending freeze to dad figuring we'd find a comfortable middle ground, but he said my definition of "middle" was extremely biased in my favor and that I basically had two options. I could become an earner and start contributing to our family's financial security while also paying for some of my own crap (his words, not mine. I do not have "crap". Everything that I have I need. Trust me....).

My other option was to help him find gainful employment instead of lounging (his words again, not mine. I do not lounge. I am still a baby! I have SO many things to learn! When I am sitting, I am learning. When I am cruising, I am learning. When I am assuming downward-facing dog position randomly all over the living room without rhyme or reason, I am learning....) around the house all day. Obviously, I "chose" this option. I am not looking to get a job until I return from my finding myself in Europe after college.

Here is an action photo of me working my connections (I know that you know that I know people) trying to get dad back into the land of the bread winners:

That is me multitasking. I have this totally awesome setup where my computer is connected to my cell phone via bluetooth which is also connected to my Facebook IM (I have friends of friends who know people as well). I linked all three apps together and linked that group to my dad's LinkedIn profile. I'm sorry, did I just blow your mind right there? Can I just tell you, I am on the front lines of the technological revolution. However, it will not be televised. Before my segue into the next photo, I would like for you all to please note the sincere look of hope on my face in the previous pic. That is the look of someone with very little previous experience job hunting, especially considering our country's current rough economic situ.

Below I believe we have captured what only can be described as the "antithesis of hope", the proverbial "turd sandwich" of the "job market and deli" if you will.

OH, look away. LOOK AWAY I TELL YOU!!! That was me after countless phone calls, e-mails, texts, keyword searches on craiglist, resume submittals, customized cover letter creations..... I could go on, but I think you understand. Dad, I hate to break it to you, but I'm OUT! I'm out faster than Kramer in "the contest". I....can't......take......the......rejection..... I'm just a baby! Sorry, but if you need me I'll be rocking the lotus position in front of Tickle-Me-Elmo staring at him aimlessly while waiting for him to do something (why won't you just DO something Elmo? I don't get it, what do you want from me???) .

OK, let us switch gears for a moment before I come any closer to gouging my eyes out with this plastic spork I am holding (Dad said those are "safe". I normally would agree with that sentiment. That is until you receive the verbal tongue-lashing I just got from my "friend" over at Harpo who did not mean what she said when she told me to "feel free to call her whenever and to let her know if I ever needed anything". A simple "no" would have sufficed, thanks!). Sorry, switching gears now.

Anyhoo, we had company recently when Pops, Grammy, Uncle Bud, and Aunt Judy came to visit. BTW - I didn't mention it at dinner, but I totally agreed with Aunt Judy when she said, "That Jimmy Fallon, what's the big deal with him?". I met him and was less than impressed. Also, I caught his first show and would give it a marginal at best. It's OK now, but you use up your friend corral for guest stars, it's going to be slim pickings.....

Again with the tangents! My bad :( What I wanted to tell you is that during said visit, dad made a cake for Grammy since it was her birthday. LSS, I finally had my first "taste" of cake EVER, and let me just say, it was SO FRICKING AWESOME! Cake, where have you been all my life? Who cares, now that you are here you can never leave. EVER!!! I especially wanted you all to see just how much I enjoyed this chocolaty confection so I posted a video below of Pops giving me some.

Wasn't that AMAZING?! I felt like Frank the Tank when he did his first beer bong. The chocolate was just so good when it touched my lips. Grab another piece Pops, GRAB ANOTHER PIECE!!! Oh, I need to calm down. I don't know if that was me or the sugar talking. Apologies.

Well that's about all for now. Dad should have a new job soon. Ken, we are still a go for my appointment on the 29th OK? I am not going out on my first birthday without your fabulousness. We'll make it happen, don't worry. If dad calls, just hang up. I'm sure he's got some "emergency" fund somewhere, and if my hair on my birthday doesn't qualify, there will be problems. I'm not saying specifically what problems, just problems.....

Later....

And I Crawl, I Crawl So Far Away........

"I just crawl. I crawl all night and daaaayyyy!" I know, I know, it's about fricking time! At least that's what my dad keeps saying. (Thanks for the "support") Anyhoo, here is some super cool new video of me doing just that. CRAWLING!! SO impressive, I know.

FWIW - The production values on the following videos are totally sub-par, but that's because dad lost our video converter. Therefore, we were unable to utilize Windows Movie Maker to add really awesome effects and all that other stuff I've dropped on you in the past. Oh, and that stuff on my face, black beans. I don't crawl around dirty all day and I am definitely NOT rocking the 5 o'clock shadow (Please ignore the false rumors that Suri spread after I let her have a sneak peak at this new video. She didn't crawl til 11 months. Jealous much? Scientologists don't teach crawling. I can't explain, it's just one of their "things". Blame your parents.)

NOW WITH AUDIO!

This is a video/picture blog post with more words and wonderful thoughts to come later. Dad said he is "just too busy right now, GOSH!" due to work obligations. Whatevs. Now I know how Harry Chapin felt..... Wait for it...... Wait for it....... Get it??? Give it time, you will.

Here's a video of Regianne trying to make me laugh. As you'll see, I was just not having it. BTW - I totally thought the monkey puppet was HILARIOUS like 20 seconds prior, but then, just like that, I wasn't feeling it anymore. I have a look on my face like, "Regianne, that puppet was SO 20 seconds ago!". PRICELESS!

I am also attaching some photo ops from various moments in my life over the past few months. Holiday stories and the like will soon follow. Soon could mean tomorrow, it could mean 2 weeks from now. It'll probably be Easter for all I know. Ask Dad!







Later....