Monthly Archives: May 2009

Hi, I’m Frank.

Hi, I’m Frank.

Well, most of the time I’m Frank. Frankly, that shouldn’t be capitalized, but it seems to fit better. So, in all Frankness, I’m going to talk about… you guessed it… feminism.

Yes, that “F” word that brings to mind the image of militant lesbians in combat boots (note to self: send Rush another thank you card for that visual) or… well, that’s probably the only image that comes to mind. I could get into the propaganda surrounding “feminism” but its really not worth my time. Suffice it to say that the backlash against feminism is exactly why feminism is so important.

Frankly, feminism needs no introduction. It is what it is, and either you get it, or you don’t. If you pick up a book, go read a blog like Feministing or take a Frank look at what women are accomplishing today, you can see why feminism is important to every person on the planet.

I digress. This really isn’t about feminism, its about Frank.

Frank is brash enough to say, “Fuck you, I’m Fabulous,” when being turned down for a promotion.

Frank is bold when she says, “Fine, I’ll stand on my own two Feet,” after her spouse tells her she’s worthless…and then does it, with Finesse.

Frank is authentic when she says, “I feel like I can’t do it,” and then picks herself up and makes her dreams come true.

Being Frank, for better or worse, is empowering. It may hurt, but when faced with the alternative silence of martyrdom… well, fuck that, too. Life is far too short for that. Be Frank. Be Fearless. Be Fabulous.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km5MLLgufoM

This blog has been brought to you by the letter “F.”

The Big Thank You Post

The Big Thank You Post

Today, I put my essay in the mail, in hopes of securing a year of college credit, based upon my computer and Internet experience.

I have a huge list of people to thank, because without their help, support and hand-holding, none of this would have been possible.

Even if I don’t receive any credit, I’ve learned so much over the past two months about what I am capable of, how much I truly love to write, and that I have the greatest support system a girl could ask for: my family, my friends and my online grrls. Plus, I have a good idea of where I may be heading with all of my studies now, and how things are all tying in together. I said there was magic in the air a few days ago… its still there :)

So, in no particular order, I want to thank:

The Husband – for pushing me out the door, letting me freak out, knowing when to hide and when to hug me. You’re really something.

The Kids – for not letting me get too serious, and for not running away to find a mother who actually cooks, or cooks food you like.

The Q – Even though you’ve fallen off the face of the planet, you’re nothing short of inspiring and you always make me feel better, and open up a lot more questions for me to think about later. Stop working, we have bigger and better mountains to move. BunnyGlitter needs you.

Rachel at a hippy chick. Rach, dude, seriously, even if I ignore all of your suggestions, you give me a totally different perspective from which to build upon. Plus, you just keep coming over, making me have to stop and enjoy myself. Your blog looks totally amazing, by the way! *smooch*

Scarly: Thank you for showing me that while we are both insane for everything we do, its ok to be in perpetual motion. You’ve inspired me in more ways than I can even say, and luckily, I don’t have to say those things, because you’re not a Pisces :)

Lissa Rankin: Its funny how people just edge into your sphere when you need them, and “meeting” you has been a series of “whoa” moments as I’ve plugged through Owning Pink. Thank you for your words, for your thoughts and for just being so damn fun. Twit with Lissa, peeps, she’s – @lissarankin

Ravena, of Ravena Designs, thank you for saving my ass. I will stop stalking you now. Maybe ;)

Linn of Savoy Sorbet, you’re just yummy! Thank you for your words and get that whole “shipping” thing worked out, stat!

Kebsy, FreeBird, MamaBirdie and every one else at GotTwinz, thanks for the support, the laughs and for letting me pick your brains upon occasion.

To Katy and Ozzy, for checking in with me when I needed a break, even if you didn’t know it.

To Starbucks and Borders, for supplying me with caffeine, a table, and time to think.

And lastly, to all of my ladies on HippyMom, past and present. What may have started out as a hobby has become something so much more to me and to the world. You’re all a part of that magic, and I bow to the divinity in each of you.

Time to tackle the next big thing… project X and summer vacation!

Recapping The Weekend, Again!

Recapping The Weekend, Again!

Suddenly, I have a life.

It just kind of sneaked up on me, much like my very real need to eat a lot of Greek food. Hello life, meet Melia & have some spanokopita!

I tend to complain a lot about being a geek and the power of the computer to suck me in, but really, when you look at it, I have a bunch of websites I run and daily chores that are all online. Yes, I’m sucked in, but with good reason. Since March, I’ve decided what about working online I like and don’t like, and I’ve made steps (even if not intentionally) to cut out the parts of web design I don’t like. The boring stuff. The kind of jobs that make me cringe and run away, hiding behind tubs of tzatziki.

I’m babbling.

So, this past Memorial Day weekend, I had a visit from my friend, Iggy and her twin boys. There are few things more fun than a couple of sets of twins running around. They even cleaned up the toys so I could vacuum last night. Virgo twins, all four of them. My girls were smart enough to let the boys do the work. We call that “delegating.”

Iggy is a belly dancer (isn’t she just beautiful??), she’s been dancing for as long as I’ve been geeking. She’s also probably the only person I know who understands why its funny as fuck to go bike riding under high-tension power lines (can you hear the crackle??) and she gave me this little gem to ponder for the next decade:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW-2kLKMuGY

I’ve watched it 3 times since she left and I still hear “Summer Lovin’” in the background.

Iggy showed me some ATS moves, let me play with her zils and left me with a ton of cookies, a cake, a purse, music, pirate cack, her yummy banana bread and a clean floor. I’m not sure how she can top that visit next time.

So, the song of the week?

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wIWnH3T194

Duh.

I Kissed a Girl, Beavis & Butthead, Loverboy & Have a Happy Weekend!

I Kissed a Girl, Beavis & Butthead, Loverboy & Have a Happy Weekend!

“You know when I see two girls kissing… it kind of gives me a (heh heh) special feeling” – Butthead.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eov1HpN7f_Y

On another note, this was just blipped, and totally needs to be shared. Loverboy was completely underrated as the cheesiest band of the 80′s.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cZJugwYwUM

Little Wonders

Little Wonders

I woke up this morning with this song in my head, beating me with a stick to hear what it was saying to me, still laughing at my dorky attempts to coerce my belly dance teacher into virtual coffee with me and 50 of my closest friends. This is the morning that I let The Enigma walk to school “by himself” and began making actual calls to organize a camping event in fall. I’m trying to call an aunt I’ve not spoken to in 15 years, and another “aunt” just called me last night, out of the blue. Our last few conversations weren’t the greatest, so I’m not sure what to think about it. My essay will be done by Friday, my other paper by next Friday and then my semester is over and I have weeks of nothing but summer fun and roadtripping ahead of me.

There is simply magic in the air today.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNC61L6x_xA

Little Wonders lyrics

Let it go,
Let it roll right off your shoulder
Don’t you know
The hardest part is over
Let it in,
Let your clarity define you
In the end
We will only just remember how it feels

Our lives are made
In these small hours
These little wonders,
These twists & turns of fate
Time falls away,
But these small hours,
These small hours still remain

Let it slide,
Let your troubles fall behind you
Let it shine
Until you feel it all around you
And i don’t mind
If it’s me you need to turn to
We’ll get by,
It’s the heart that really matters in the end

Our lives are made
In these small hours
These little wonders,
These twists & turns of fate
Time falls away,
But these small hours,
These small hours still remain

All of my regret
Will wash away some how
But i can not forget
The way i feel right now

In these small hours
These little wonders
These twists & turns of fate
These twists & turns of fate
Time falls away but these small hours
These small hours, still remain,
Still remain
These little wonders
These twists & turns of fate
Time falls away
But these small hours
These little wonders still remain