You thought I’d be wearing Skechers Shape Ups didn’t you? I have many layers, apparently.
I started this blog a month and five days ago and already some pretty terrific things have happened like getting Freshly Pressed for my “My Resume if I Weren’t a Mother” post two weeks into writing all this nonsense, meeting Le Clown who will be featuring me on his blog this week (Go say “hi” to him and tell him how clown-like he is. He likes that.), and I’ll be featured on Project: Underblog November 7th where I’ll probably turn off their audience and incite some sort of riot. Or they’ll love me. You can never be too sure whenever I’m involved. But something I’m super duper excited about is my new book club, Tipsy Lit on Goodreads. It’s a virtual book club for crazy women who like to read and get trashed in the privacy of their own homes. Of course you don’t have to get wasted (I hear decaf tea is pretty awesome. No it isn’t but whatevs…), but if you feel the need to relive your college days while chatting to a group of Internet strangers as your husband asks you for the seventh time to please stop sitting on his favorite hat, then we’re the book club for you. We’ll be meeting up on Goodreads every first Friday of the month at 8:00 p.m. EST (I had to look up what EST means. Stupid letters.), where we’ll discuss how awesome Tanqueray is. I mean talking about refined literature. If you’re allergic to teenage vampires, shades of the color gray and shopping in all its forms, we’re most certainly empathetic to your needs considering we read REAL books. And I should know what real books are since I self published one once. Snort.
So finally, a big “thank you” to Dawn from wordswithnannaprawn who inspired me to go ahead and pull the trigger on an idea that has been percolating for a little while and of course to ravenai, fatliesandfairytales, morasmum (no link), sparksmcgee, Maggie O’C, and southernfriedinvegas and anyone else I’m forgetting (please put your link in a comment if I forgot to mention your name – my apologies!). And of course to all of the awesome folks who requested to be my penis buddy on that post. I penis you guys so hard! Ew.
So there you go. Some wonderful inspirational things happening in my life because there are people that exist on the Internet who don’t suck. And if you were one of the ones following my “Only the Lonely” post, a little update: I hung out with the moms in my neighborhood the other day (debilitating social anxiety be damned!) and it turns out they were extremely welcoming and funny and laughed at all my jokes so we’re all best friends now whether they know it or not. Just ordered their BFF Penis Buddies Forever necklaces for Christmas! Exciting!
So some good things going on in Erickaville. So let me know: What great things have been happening to you lately? And if it’s some snazzy online stuff, link it!
I would love to join you gals, but I have to admit that I cannot seem to navigate GoodReads, and, also, I work on Friday nights. I would love to know what you’ll be reading, though. I’m currently reading two books, neither of which is holding my fruitfly-like attention span. Maybe it’s the books. Maybe it’s me. IDK.
I look forward to your appearance on “Clown On Fire”. Love that guy.
Thank you! And yeah, Friday is the only night that works for me. While other people are working or going out, I’m gorging myself on Chinese food watching the Walking Dead with my husband. We’re a very romantic couple.
And I’ll be keeping the left sidebar up to date with what we’re doing in a Goodreads group so please, read along with us!
Wowzer you got right on to it didn’t you??!! I look forward to joining you when I figure out what time 8pm will be in the land down under, AET (Australian Eastern Time)!! I graduate on the 7th December as well!!! toot toot!!
Oh no! Didn’t even think about that. Hope it’s nothing crazy like 2am! And congrats on graduation!!
Congrats Ericka – that’s a big pile of terrific for five weeks of blogging. A most hearty and admiring kudos to you!
Thank you so much! It’s been fun and it’s ever so addicting. I used to blog a while back and then blogged a little bit when I had erickaclay.com, but I’ve really been enjoying it on WP here lately. A lot of great inspiration, you being one of them sir!
Pshaw! You are too kind. I’m happy to be one of those people who can say “I knew Ericka when…”
My dad says that all the time. He just finishes that sentence with “…she was three and tried to flush that entire roll of toilet paper.”
Some good things indeed! Congrats on your well-deserved notoriety! I love the flavor of your work. I’d join your book club but I lack a vagina which apparently disqualifies me. Looking forward to the Le Clown feature and your project underblog piece…and since you asked, here’s what happened to me last Friday: http://johnsblogs.com/2012/11/03/friday-hit-and-run/
I just read it and I’m still angry John!! Hopefully a gigantic ham sandwich falls on that dude and he’s trapped for a considerable amount of time.
And sometimes in life, we aren’t meant to have vaginas. For you, this is one of those times. It’s okay, we can still be friends. Glad you like my posts and I’m following you now!
Glad my lack of vagina doesn’t hinder our friendship! I love your work!
So you mingled successfully? I’m in awe. I went to a potluck here, managed to say inappropriate things repeatedly, received numerous blank stares, and wished you were there so we could point at everyone else and shout “penis brain!”
Me, too because that never happens to me! Although they’re probably talking about how I wouldn’t shut up about how beautiful my ankles are behind my back, but what am I supposed to do? Ignore the fact that I have beautiful ankles?? And any time you need a good penis brain shouting, be sure to text me. In fact, maybe I should add those services to my LinkedIn profile…
Ericka,
You’re super famous and stuff. As a mega celebrity myself, I suggest the following:
1. Wear a dark pair of sunglasses, even when you sleep. You might not know it, but your hubby is envious and jealous. Wearing shades in bed might make him feel as you are more of the common folks strat of life, like your hubby and the rest of the world.
2. When in doubt and you think no one is recognizing you, scream your name out in the open, preferably among a crowd- doing the latter alone is just batshit crazy. Heads will turn your way, and you will be asked for autographs. Do not forget to wear your shades. It’s like a firewall between you and the People.
3. Walking with toddlers now will hinder your style. As a celebrity, you need to make sure you walk with panache wherever you go. Therefore, if you walk with offspring, get the kid a tattoo, it will only help your street creds.
Le Clown
Ah, there it is. Tattoos. I just gave her a mohawk and she wouldn’t stop squawking about it, and now I know it’s because I didn’t go a step further. Silly Ericka!
It’s amazing how blogging can open up opportunities! Black Box Warnings (also thanks to Le Clown) invited me to write about how yoga helped me through depression, and I was recently contacted to contribute to a yoga e-book. Of course it took me much longer to figure out this blogging world! Congrats on all your success, I love your humour!
http://blackboxwarnings.wordpress.com/2012/11/05/yoga-saved-me/
That’s amazing Jenni! I’ll head over there to read your post. I’ve found yoga and cutting caffeine has helped me tremendously with my anxiety and depression. I’ll actually be posting on BBW, too, this Friday! Off to read your post!
Oh cool! I look forward to reading your post there
I have one complaint, one issue with your little book “D” Is For Dyslexia. I want it in ebook/kindle format because I want it now. “I” is for impatient and instant gratification. I will give you until the end of this week and then…
Oh, “D” for dammit I will buy the paperback
Your wish is my command my dear! http://www.lulu.com/shop/ericka-clay/d-is-for-dysfunctional/ebook/product-17358547.html
Alright then
Weee!!
I want one of those necklaces by the way. Your book club sounds like my type of shindig. *sloppy glass clink* to you.
I already overnighted it. Duh! And thank you! It should be a great time or mostly involve me shouting at my computer because I accidentally turned it off and drank too much wine to notice. Probably, the latter.
Yep, sounds about right. Oh wait you were talking about you not me.
Don’t think I’ve been up to much this week!
The book club sounds a good idea but how on earth do I convert EST into GMT? Thinking about it, the USA is anything between five and eight hours ahead of the UK, which probably means it’s going to be the middle of the night when I’m going to be asleep. Drat. *fakesulk*
Oh man my brain just passed out with the whole conversion thing. What I’ll do is leave the discussion open for the weekend so members can still see the comments and reply if they want. I get updated when someone leaves a comment I believe so I’ll be sure to check it anyway and write back. Glad you’re interested!
I want a Penis Buddies forever necklace!!! Great job and great drum up of super cool peeps here at wordpress!!! yay!!!!
“You get a Penis Buddies forever necklace! And you get a penis buddies forever necklace!” Try not reading that in Oprah’s voice. I dare you. Oh and you totally get a Penis Buddies Forever necklace! And thank you!!
What did you think about “Lolita”? I’ve read it long time ago and honestly, I couldn’t understand it that well.
I actually have always thought Humbert Humbert was a comically astute narrator! Even though it’s odd in light of the subject matter, in some places I couldn’t keep from giggling! Plus, Lo’s mom is one of my favorite literary characters of all time. I generally read as a writer, however, so I usually focus more on literary technique and different aspects most readers usually don’t focus on as much. All in all, it’s a great book but not one of my favorites.
The most impressive part for me was when he cries in the rain.
I know Humbert is supposed to be tall, dark, and handsome, but I always got a mental picture of a tired, and wrinkled old man when he narrates.
Maybe I should read it again and it’ll feel different. Thx for your thoughts.
Oh I get that, too. Definitely tired, perhaps a little defeated. But he doesn’t lose his “edge” so to speak when narrating. I do suggest reading it again and if you do, let me know what you think!
I’m so excited! I’ve got my box of wine and I’m ready to rock!!
Woohoo! I like your style!
This election happened to me, ‘Ol Penis Buddy of Yore. As a nation, we replaced some penises with some moist, powerful vaginas and I think that’s a step in the right direction, usually.
In vagina we trust.
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