Silly Hily did this interview on her blog a while back, and I wanted in on the fun. She sent me these great questions, and I have let them SIT in my inbox for a little over a month now.
But TODAY, since I am lacking in blog-worthy material, I thought I'd give it a shot. (Because really? Do you need to know the details of my new-found passion for steam-cleaning the carpet, or my daughter's love for worm-squishing, or how I let my son out in public today wearing a dress-up chef jacket, hat, and a purse? I think not.)
Be warned that I am suffering a serious case of Mommy Brain these days, so please forgive any really dumb answers.
1.) Let's get the serious one out of the way first so we can have some fun: Do you think NBC went overboard with the VA Tech "package" that the killer mailed them? I mean, do you think we really needed to see that sick human pointing a gun at us through our TV or newspaper?
First of all, I've waited so long that this is totally out of the media now. Second, I saw very little coverage because it's either CAILLOU AND DORA AND SESAME STREET ALL.DAY.LONG. around here, or I'm falling asleep in front of prime-time television.
That said, I DO think NBC went overboard, and it was in VERY poor taste. Hello, ratings stunt! But I almost can't blame them...they have to compete with the zillion cable news channels and their flashing and colorful "BREAKING NEWS" banners, fancy computer graphics, and that pounding music designed to scare the shit out of viewers who happen along to their station.
Sadly? I'm one of the millions who totally gets suckered in by the manufactured drama - or I USED to. When "Breaking News" with dramatic music consists of Alec Baldwin swearing at his daughter over the phone, or yet another Anna Nicole baby daddy confession, I wonder what they have left to pull out of their sleeves when there really IS breaking NEWS. They have cried wolf way too many times for me.
I think NBC was also assuming that they were giving the American public what we WANTED to see. Movies and televison get more violent all the time, because so many people are willing to accept it. We're used to it. We pay for it at the movie theater. We live it and see it every day. Maybe NBC just thinks that pictures of a guy pointing a gun at us are what it will take to get our attention...and what's scary, is maybe they were right.
But don't get me wrong...None of us needed to see that, and our children certainly didn't need to see that. I hope all of the standard news stations (CBS, NBC, ABC) realize what a mistake they made - they can leave the showboating and drama to the cable networks (or even better, in the TRASH, where it belongs).
2.) What will be your first alcoholic beverage that you treat yourself to after you give birth? (Nothing like changing the subject, huh?)
OOH! Strawberry margaritas for everyone! WHEEEE!
3.) I know this might be hard to answer now but do you think you will have another baby after his one, or do you think you will stay put with 3?
It seems that if we want to continue to pay our mortgage, eat food, and have the luxury of running water, three will be the final number.
I also feel really stretched thin trying to devote enough time to just two children, and I know three is going to be even more challenging.
Also, there is the little detail of how I love to be pregant, but want to curl up in a ball, cry, and take lots of anti-anxiety meds for aboutthree months a year four years after I've given birth.
I secretly want to have one more. Shhhh. It's not going to happen. Really.
4.) If Seth came to you tomorrow and said you had to move to another city because of his job, which city would you hope he said? (I mean, other than Memphis to be close to me and Liz because well, that's a given.)
Sedona, Arizona. I just love the scenery and the laid-back lifestyle. Aaaaah.
5.) Do you think Katie Holmes is seriously as trapped and insecure and stupid and sad and pathetic as the media is making her out to be?
Yes, because I am a boring stay at home mom who wears sweatpants and no make-up all day and I need a little drama in my life. I pretty much believe what the tabloids tell me. It makes my life look better.
No, because isn't that just what the media DOES? Make everybody look as bad as possible? But for the record, Tom Cruise disgusts me and I think Katie should get out NOW.
Now, here's the deal if YOU want to be interviewed (be warned...it may take me a very long time to get to it because I'm lazy like that)...
1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me." (If I don't have your email address already, either leave it in the comment or email me at [your e-mail address])
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
But TODAY, since I am lacking in blog-worthy material, I thought I'd give it a shot. (Because really? Do you need to know the details of my new-found passion for steam-cleaning the carpet, or my daughter's love for worm-squishing, or how I let my son out in public today wearing a dress-up chef jacket, hat, and a purse? I think not.)
Be warned that I am suffering a serious case of Mommy Brain these days, so please forgive any really dumb answers.
1.) Let's get the serious one out of the way first so we can have some fun: Do you think NBC went overboard with the VA Tech "package" that the killer mailed them? I mean, do you think we really needed to see that sick human pointing a gun at us through our TV or newspaper?
First of all, I've waited so long that this is totally out of the media now. Second, I saw very little coverage because it's either CAILLOU AND DORA AND SESAME STREET ALL.DAY.LONG. around here, or I'm falling asleep in front of prime-time television.
That said, I DO think NBC went overboard, and it was in VERY poor taste. Hello, ratings stunt! But I almost can't blame them...they have to compete with the zillion cable news channels and their flashing and colorful "BREAKING NEWS" banners, fancy computer graphics, and that pounding music designed to scare the shit out of viewers who happen along to their station.
Sadly? I'm one of the millions who totally gets suckered in by the manufactured drama - or I USED to. When "Breaking News" with dramatic music consists of Alec Baldwin swearing at his daughter over the phone, or yet another Anna Nicole baby daddy confession, I wonder what they have left to pull out of their sleeves when there really IS breaking NEWS. They have cried wolf way too many times for me.
I think NBC was also assuming that they were giving the American public what we WANTED to see. Movies and televison get more violent all the time, because so many people are willing to accept it. We're used to it. We pay for it at the movie theater. We live it and see it every day. Maybe NBC just thinks that pictures of a guy pointing a gun at us are what it will take to get our attention...and what's scary, is maybe they were right.
But don't get me wrong...None of us needed to see that, and our children certainly didn't need to see that. I hope all of the standard news stations (CBS, NBC, ABC) realize what a mistake they made - they can leave the showboating and drama to the cable networks (or even better, in the TRASH, where it belongs).
2.) What will be your first alcoholic beverage that you treat yourself to after you give birth? (Nothing like changing the subject, huh?)
OOH! Strawberry margaritas for everyone! WHEEEE!
3.) I know this might be hard to answer now but do you think you will have another baby after his one, or do you think you will stay put with 3?
It seems that if we want to continue to pay our mortgage, eat food, and have the luxury of running water, three will be the final number.
I also feel really stretched thin trying to devote enough time to just two children, and I know three is going to be even more challenging.
Also, there is the little detail of how I love to be pregant, but want to curl up in a ball, cry, and take lots of anti-anxiety meds for about
I secretly want to have one more. Shhhh. It's not going to happen. Really.
4.) If Seth came to you tomorrow and said you had to move to another city because of his job, which city would you hope he said? (I mean, other than Memphis to be close to me and Liz because well, that's a given.)
Sedona, Arizona. I just love the scenery and the laid-back lifestyle. Aaaaah.
Or I might go for that place in Vermont where the Ben and Jerry's factory is located. Mmmm. Ice cream tours every day, people.
5.) Do you think Katie Holmes is seriously as trapped and insecure and stupid and sad and pathetic as the media is making her out to be?
Yes, because I am a boring stay at home mom who wears sweatpants and no make-up all day and I need a little drama in my life. I pretty much believe what the tabloids tell me. It makes my life look better.
No, because isn't that just what the media DOES? Make everybody look as bad as possible? But for the record, Tom Cruise disgusts me and I think Katie should get out NOW.
Now, here's the deal if YOU want to be interviewed (be warned...it may take me a very long time to get to it because I'm lazy like that)...
1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me." (If I don't have your email address already, either leave it in the comment or email me at [your e-mail address])
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
10 Comments:
It is alot easier to go from having 2 kids to having 3 than going from 1 to 2.
I still want another one too, but, I also like having running water and all.
I'll take my strawberry margarita now.
Interview me!
Ha. I forgot all about this. You should have told me and I would have given you some updated questions. Although, now that you gave such a good answer to #1, I'm glad I didn't get a chance to change it.
I would have changed #5 to something about Paris though, like, totally.
I need to know about this public outfit of G's. Is all I'm sayin'.
Hi! Just checkin in!
Totally agree with you on #1. IF we all turned off our TV's during this CRAP, maybe it would stop... Just a little note of my own, back in April, my 4th graders and I were talking about what makes you famous/infamous as part of a state history assignment. I kid you not, most of them could not tell me anything about the war or any other "news" but they all asked me who Anna's babies daddy really was, & if Lindsey Lohan was a druggy! So this is what our kids are learning on the "news"....
(steps off soapbox!)
So since I am currently a summer time SAHM, craving socialization, please, INTERVIEW ME!
Stacey,
Loved your interview. Totally agree with your answer to #1. Way to go girl. Maegan recently found the game "Would you rather" and is having lots of fun playing it with her friends. Ex. Would you rather drink curdled milk or eat moldy cheese? You can make up your own questions or E-mail me for the list that is being used. It is eye opening and a great blog topic.
Carey
I loved your answers to your interview. I'd love to have a strawberry margarita with you!
Interview Me! Of course you would probably know the answers anyway, but hey I need something to write over on my blog for all of my 3 readers!:>) I will be in your hospital room w/ my blender girl!
See Ya.
I love steam cleaning the carpets too. Shush! Don't tell anyone.
miss ya! where ya been?
Lucy
Hey, I read all your answers and then forgot to come back and tell you to interview me. I enjoy the strawberry daq. I'm going to have to try the margarita.
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