3 Minutes 45 Seconds

We said we would do it in the post titled EXCITED, EXCITED, EXCITED!  You better believe we've done it.

We are gearing up to premiere the first episode of Shitty Fabulous Lives THE SERIES on Saturday, October 1, 2011.  It will be available at 12 AM on our youtube channel and over at www.shittyfab.com.

At this point, all we can say for sure is that it takes a lot of hours to make a 3 minute and  45 second episode.

We're so proud of what we have been able to do with a budget that amounts to nothing and the help of 3 friends.  Thank you Christine, Axel and David!  Currently shooting scenes from episode two and we have already started writing episodes for season 2.   YAYAYAY!

We would love for you to tune in...don't worry we'll remind you.

Now check out this video we had to make because we surprisingly received mail.

In case you don't know- Shitty Fabulous Lives THE SERIES is an online sitcom/drama/we don't know what to call it- loosely and mostly based on our actual Shitty Fabulous Lives.


 

Happy NEW YEAR!

Let's CELEBRATE!

"Every year gets better."  I grew up hearing this come out of folks mouths all the time.  Now that I'm an official adult I'm saying it... BECAUSE IT'S TRUE.

I don't want to be five again.  I'm fine right here at twelve.  Happy Birthday/ Happy New Year to me!!!

This year has been one of growth and magnificent change.  I can't imagine not knowing what I know now so bye bye eleven; twelve I embrace you(again).

Examples of what I know now(for sure):  letting go of worry is liberating (I didn't know that or truly understand that at the beginning of last year), using my energy only for good is important (this may sound hokey but listen to me- we/I/you actually have the power to change your/our lives or someone else's life RIGHT NOW if you/we/ I walk in positive light and leave old Mr. Negativity on a corner to whore himself), like wine people really do get better with age...that's a scientific fact.

Party over here for real! 

I'm looking forward to learning all lessons on a deeper level, experiencing everything that comes my way on a deeper level, to believing I'm enough as I am like I believe in love and to doing great things this year.  I did okay with my list from last year minus the driver's license part... I'll work on it this year, I promise.  You see I had lot's of other fears to get over- you know like not being afraid to state what I want without shame and not being afraid to step out of my box and not being afraid to accept my status as the daughter of a King... you see?

Now on to living the other 364 days... I can't wait because I KNOW what I want is coming to me.

Happy New Year to anyone else who was born on September 24th!

Marking this moment as GOLDEN!

101 DAYZ: 9 Days and WAITING...

I have reached that point where I want to go into labor. It isn't the negative thing I've heard where pregnant women complain, "God I don't want to be pregnant anymore." It's more like I just want to see the baby!

I mean don't get me wrong I do want to sleep on my stomach again, be able to bend over, reach my feet, see my vagina, walk easily, sit with my legs closed, eat junk food...you know the simple things...


I'm waiting, wanting to see him. I'm in good spirits.

My brother is getting married on Saturday and Crazy Heart (my Mom) thinks I'm going to go into labor at his wedding. That's quite possible.

SIDE BAR: Have you noticed that my use of ellipses has gotten way out of control...

RETURNING... labor at the wedding would be crazy.


My brother and I recently shared a laugh because I wasn't going to have kids and he wasn't going to get married but now we're doing what we thought we'd never do at the same time. How did that happen?


God indeed has a sense of humor.

Yep, now I'm playing the waiting game. I'm hoping with every twinge of pressure I feel my widda wooda poo is working to come the heck out and join us OUTSIDE.

MY STOMACH IS SO BIG! People keep asking me if I'm having twins...It's time for him to come on out... LET'S GO X!

MiNdoG Owt!

101 DAYZ: Any Day Now

So, I'm sitting here while my widda poo poo is moving around like crazy and I'm thinking about the fact that as of TODAY...I am FULL TERM! I have completed 37 weeks of pregnancy. I'm at the "any day now" mark.

There's a functioning, fully formed baby moving inside of me.

Today I start walking like a mad woman. I'll be walking every minute of the day if I can stand it. I want him to drop down and get ready for the the big exit!

You know what's crazy to me? I can feel all of his body parts when he moves. Before it was just a mass of hard round stomach, but now it's real life baby parts that I feel- arms, legs, his head. Without question it's the most amazing thing ever, and the most strange...

The amazing strangeness of pregnancy is the interesting part- it can change you so much.

My hormones are back to being out of whack. I cry about/because of/at anything... Oh wait...I think I did that before pregnancy. WELL, ANYWAY...it's become worse!


Am I about to cry right now?

I have to admit that I'm better than I imagined I'd be. I thought I'd be a hormone monster.

This is the beginning of the waiting period.


When is the X gonna get here? Only God knows that...but I know I can't wait to see him!

Trumpette Johnny V Baby Socks - 6 Pair
from: KidsSocks.com

The Theme Song

Yes this is posted over at ShittyFab.com but I like it so much much I had to post it here too.


 

101 DAYZ: I Call it Koochie Stretching

There are few things in this world that embarrass me. Now, ADD this to the list...

Some call it a taint, medical folks call it the perineum, some just consider it the space between your private part and your dookie hole.

None of that is important here. The only important thing is that you know what I'm referring to.  


It wasn't until I got pregnant That I learned that those things(the taint, the perineum, or the space between the private part and your dookie hole)can rip and/or are cut by the doctor when giving birth.  OOOUUUUCCCHHHH!!!WHHHAAAATTTT!!!  I GAGGGED!

D and I have been so focused and now that I am about 27 days away from my due date, D and I have been doing something that is recommended to reduce the risk of a tear and it is awful!

KOOCHIE STRETCHING... Am I being too out front right now...TMI?

Well, I don't care.

The things that I'm doing for this baby already astound me. And I must admit...it is a little embarrassing to have your husband actively STRETCHING APART your WHO-HA with olive oil.

There is NOTHING sexy about it. God Bless him for his dedication.

ARE YOU READY?

Can you guess which SHITTY FAB duo has an official premiere date for their new web series?

MinDog & Metch of course!

'Til Death Do Us Part

Sometimes it's okay to be an international criminal.  Right?

Criminal, yeah, that's strong language but it makes me feel more mischievous and less cheesy.

Watch the video below for illumination... Yes I already know I'm cheesy (I just made note of that above) and corny and a tad sentimental at times and I'm not apologizing for it!

Collecting People: Edition #2 Benoit Begerault

Well, well, well I finally found another person to collect.  It's been a while but there is no time like the present.  Today I'd like to introduce you to Benoit Begerault (see video below).

How the heck did I meet this man? Airbnb that's how.

I was going to Paris and I had to find a place to stay.  Since I was determined to stay in a particular area and wanted to cut cost I tried an alternative to a regular hotel stay.  One of my friends suggested Airbnb and I'm glad she did!

I was a bit nervous(so were most of my friends and family as they demanded the exact address and asked why I couldn't stay in a hotel like a normal person).  I released the nervous energy well before I landed in France. I realized if the situation was bad, if Mr. Benoit Begerault was crazy I could always exit the building and head for a hotel.

My wallet is happy I didn't have to do that and so is my soul.

Benoit turned out to be funny, welcoming and warm.  I feel like we are on the verge of friendship.  He made me laugh, mapped out my daily plans for me (even when he was visibly tired), he gave me wine, and best of all he is an actor/film maker and lots more.  When he found me moving furniture and building a makeshift tripod out of random boxes in his house because I had to tape an audition he didn't even ask questions.  Benoit, bless his heart, even took time to ask how my day was every night and seemed interested in what I had to share even though I'm sure he's heard how much everyone loves the Eiffel Tower and all the tourist attractions in Paris more than a thousand times.

Watch the video below to meet Benoit and if you are ever going to Paris and want to change things up a bit-stay at one of the places he has to offer.  You will not be sorry!

 

101 DAYZ: The Wild Human Boy

I'm on the phone with Metch RIGHT NOW and we're talking about the baby. Well, really, I'm telling her about the baby.

The convo led me to think about what kind of genes my baby is getting. Since he has D and I as parents, I'm considering what OUR gene pool could produce...

I think our combined genes could make this.

A WILD HUMAN BOY!!

Is the world really ready? Am I ready?

And now that I'm so close (FULL TERM IN 2 WEEKS)... all I can say is...all I can say is... ... ... ...

Am I In New York?

For a second I thought I was in a New York City subway tunnel(see the video below). I'm definitely in Paris but in this instant it seemed a lot like home minus the rat infestation the MTA can't seem to control... (1 of 2 for MinDog and all of our followers of course).

I'm in love with this city. I DO NOT WANT TO LEAVE but I must. So instead of hating that I have to leave I've just decided that I will spend my next birthday in Paris.

September 24, 2012 I will be in Paris. Want to join me? Have you any idea where you will be or where you would like to be in 2012?

Angels

"People see God every day, they just don't recognize him." - Pearl Bailey

I collect obsessions the way I collect lists and people to love- in abundance and without caring that I may have to let it or them go.

I haven't started collecting  figurines or anything but I’m currently obsessed with angels.

I've noticed that they are everywhere!  I hadn’t been looking closely but once my eyes were opened, once I realized that angels, God’s messengers, are everywhere- I became obsessed.  People say it all the time (that angels are everywhere) but I hadn’t really seen them.  Really seen them. 

I don’t mean I’ve had a visitation or anything like that.  I’m only saying- I KNOW I’VE SEEN ANGELS IN ACTION.

After I saw, I began to hunt.

Today I’m wondering if I should keep my angel hunts going or if I’m supposed to allow the angels to reveal themselves. 

My obsession began after there was one revelation of an angelic being followed by several more(I'll tell you later- I promise)on three consecutive days… now I’m always looking; hunting.  When I smell a good deed my eyes open wider.  Is that an angel or a regular do gooder?

Hmmm...

Angel hunting is exhausting but it puts a whole new spin on people watching and observation.  Get into it if you dare.

Dear God, Thank you for everything.  Thank you for angels.  Your child, Metch

What?  Is my brief thank you note to God too much?  Your answer to that isn't  important... what I really want to know is- have you ever seen an angel?