We need to talk.

So my life and I are at an odds right now. There’s a sort of fork in the road really, but not really, figuratively. Except, the fork is still kind of non-existent. So it’s more of a potential fork in the road. I don’t know that I can handle all this cutlery in my life right now since I’m only just getting used to the fact that my thumbs aren’t opposable (and no I’m not joking, I am a neanderthal).

Anyways, back to the point. Life and I need to have a talk, the serious kind, where I come home with a bottle of wine and get life a little bit tipsy before I break the bad news. What’s the bad news you ask? The bad news is I’m a little bit (read: a lot) disappointed with all the inconsistency and loops that life throws my way. I don’t want to jump anymore, or rephrase, if I have to jump through hoops I want to know that there’s some sort of pay out at the end worthy of the jumping.

So, get your shit together life cause otherwise we’re going to have some problems you and I, and quite frankly I like you, I don’t want for this to be a point of contention in our relationship. After all, we have so much potential.

Tyra loves herself a onepiece

Ok, so I am unemployed and as such have spent a lot of time watching morning television. The View, Rachel Ray, Live with Regis and Kelly, The Tyra Banks show, you name it, I’ve been watching it (in my defence I haven’t been watching Maury, although a few more weeks of unemployment and paternity tests here I come).

With all this TV watching I’ve noticed something very important, Tyra Banks loves herself a jumpsuit. That or the show has a really low wardrobe budget. She’s worn a jumpsuit (I’m convinced the same one-a heather grey one–see picture #1 below) nearly every day for the past two weeks. She’s also recycling belts, in particular a yellow belt/sash (Don’t think I didn’t notice Tyra. I did).

Don’t get me wrong she rocks the look, and it can’t be denied there are plenty of benefits to a one-piece outfit., comfort (it’s like a onesie for adults), not having to worry about picking separates, that sort of thing. But you know, there are negatives too. Continue reading

You know how when you (me) were little you would spend hours on MS Paint painstakingly drawing things, or editing images, (this was before the days of photoshop) wishing that there was some magical program that would just take what you imagine and make it real, well it appears that we are almost at that stage. “A research team from several universities has put together a system whereby you can draw a terrible stick picture sketch, label your blobby objects what they’re supposed to be, and it will essentially photoshop something together for you that meets your criteria.”

cheetah

Read more about it here.

Sage advice #2: Steppin’ on up

Hi Brundiggity,

I need your advice. My boyfriend and I have been together for 8 months and we’ve only just said the L- word to each other. We talked about taking “the next step” but never really talked about what exactly that means. We see a lot of each other, we’ve met each others families, I really care about him, but I’m not sure I’m ready to take a big leap like moving in together. Is there  a commitment stepladder?

Help!
Looking for a stairway to heaven

Dear Looking,

Life is alot like stairs, there are steps and you climb them towards a destination. But what if you don’t know what the destination is? Or you’re uncertain about whether or not you really want to go there? Or what if you’re just tired of climbing and want to sit down for a while?  Well that’s why there are landings. In life sometimes you need to settle somewhere for a bit, catch your breath and enjoy the scenery, so do that. Don’t worry about the next step and what it is, there is not formal guide for what steps to take and when, you do what you feel is right, when you feel it’s right. So let this step, the L-word, be a landing until you decide whether or not you want to keep climbing.

Love,
Brundiggity

Sage advice #1: I like ‘em Cheap and Dirty

And now, the first in a series of answers to your (my loyal 3 readers’) questions:

 
I really like this guy, he has the greatest personality and sense of humor. and i feel completely comfortable talking to him about anything (even seriuos issues). So, ok, he’s not all that and a bag of chips when it comes to looks, but he’s sure as hell not bad looking either. the main issue though is that he still lives at home with his momma and he’s dirt cheap - and has no problem informing everyone else of this (i had to pay for my own meal on our first date)…there are other small issues here and there, but this is the major one…do i move on or stay for the ride?
 
Sincerely Tasha

 
 
 
Dear Tasha,
Does this boy have a job? Generally speaking  that helps in the whole paying for dinner thing. Perhaps he’s recently unemployed, after all we are in a recession, give the guy a break. Unless of course he’s sitting at home waiting for his Lionel Ritchie cover band to get discovered. If this is the case, then I suggest you walk away. Not slowly. Quickly. Very quickly. If he has a job, but is just cheap, well I know it’s crazy,but if you like him, you could embrace your roll as a modern woman and pay your own bill.  Just a thought.
 
Loves ya,
Brundiggity
 
 
 
Hello, is it me youre looking for?

Hello, is it me you're looking for?