Because I’m getting all reveal-y and whatnot
on this blog, and delving into some of my deepest, darkest fears and issues
(not all of them, mind you), I’m
worried that some readers are going to think I’m about to check into Chateau
Marmont and overdose on whatever people overdose on these days. No worries, that’s not going to happen. First of all, the Chateau is just not
my scene. Second, I’m actually a
pretty happy person. But I gotta
admit that writing about this stuff every day is making me feel a little in the dumps.
So here’s a list of some of the really great things in my life, starting with, but certainly not limited to:
1) I’m making a list! Right now! I love lists! But I hate exclamation points, so that’s enough of that, young lady.
2) Two of my best married-couple friends just had a baby. It’s a boy! (Okay, now really no more exclamation points.)
3) I write tv shows for a living. How awesome is that?
4) From my house, I
can walk to: a bakery, a coffee shop, a diner, an independent bookstore, a park
with a lake, lots of great brunch spots, a couple Mexican restaurants, a
Pioneer Chicken… and a great hiking trail. This is why I love L.A. (I also hate L.A.,
but that’s a different post.)
5) I have the three
best dogs in the whole big wide world.
If I can figure out how, I’ll post a video, and you can see for
yourself.
7) I would actually
like it if my dad and step-mom lived close enough to drop by.
8) The diner by my
house has amazing pie.
9) I adore my house. And the fact that in the middle of the
summer I can adore a house that doesn’t have air conditioning… that’s
saying something.
10) I’m about to go
visit my favorite place in the world—my mom’s house in Northern Minnesota. My step-dad will cook steaks, and my
mom will insist we all eat ice cream, and I will catch at least four big, yummy
walleye that I will not have to clean because...
11) I can afford a
fishing guide.
12) Sweet potato
fries.
13) Barack Obama is
the President of the United States of America. (And the son of a single mother.)
14) My friends and
family are incredibly supportive and encouraging about both my desire to have
or adopt a child, and my odd desire to blog about it.
15) I have a great
trainer who is also a nice person.
Except when she makes me do burpies. When she makes me do burpies, she is mean. Mean.
See? Not so glum. Just trying to figure it all out. One post at a time.
.
When you’re in the
dumps, what helps you work through
it?
Well, I would agree that you have three OF the best dogs in the world. However, I think its a non-sequiter to suggest that through self-reflection and some kind of independent, intellectual audit of possibilities one would choose to be a republican. (My republican friends hate it when I say things like that.) And, give yourself a break on the find-a-guy-and-get-married thing. You haven't been available. Even though you're more attractive than most of the leading actresses on your shows you've been hiding it for years. I love your trainer and your devotion to buffing up. And you're getting out of the long sleeved shirts and oversized clothes. You are really looking like the beautiful woman you are. So give the lucky guys a chance to find you. I'm really proud of you and the things you are doing. You have remarkable energy and talent. Please, relax and let things happen for you.
Posted by: Dad | 07/20/2009 at 10:50 AM
I would like to add to your Great Things in Life List: Hats. You have really great hats.
Posted by: Tracy | 07/20/2009 at 04:30 PM
Reasons 3-5 are, in themselves, quite awesome. (Video wasn't playing too well for me. But, from what I saw, you're dogs are adorable.)
@Dad: That is quite possibly one of the sweetest things I've heard in a long time. :)
Posted by: Kate | 07/20/2009 at 06:47 PM
Yes, my dad is a sweetie. And thanks, Kate! Yours is the first comment I've gotten from someone who's not a friend or family. You've made me feel like a successful blogger!
Posted by: Sarah Fain | 07/20/2009 at 10:28 PM
@Sarah Fain: My pleasure. :) Families are funny, aren't they? On my first blog, my sister was the first to post a comment!
As for being a "successful blogger", well, you have a leg up that a lot of bloggers don't: not only are you passionate about what you're writing about, ... but you actually are a writer! I look forward to reading more articles to come, and I'm going to send the link to a couple friends as well. Take care.
Posted by: Kate | 07/21/2009 at 02:47 PM
Yo S,
Do you think you could copyright you stuff at Chateau Marmont...the lawyers might think your nuts...just a thought!
Big Smiles - 22
Posted by: 22 | 07/27/2009 at 10:37 PM