Anyway, she’s been after me for awhile to do some sort of “guest post”, which is just a nice way of saying “do my work for me”. So, here goes. I’m pretty rusty at this sort of thing -I haven’t done any real blogging for about 3 years.

I was a bit conflicted on what to write, to be honest -I dig the “Approved, Disapproved” gimmick Jill’s been working, but I couldn’t decide which way to go. So, in the grand American tradition of excess, I’ll do one of each.

JAN APPROVES OF: SWEATPANTS

Sweatpants are freaking Awesome. They don’t judge you like jeans…they’re supportive. “Hey, put on a few pounds? Don’t worry, happens to all of us. Just let that drawstring out a little and we still fit just fine!” Meanwhile, those uppity blue jeans refuse to mold to your expanding girth. And frankly, few items of clothing have greater capacity for comfort. Hell, I’ve got a pair of blue Adidas sweats that, in this house, are referred to only as The World’s Most Comfortable Sweats. To call them anything else would demean their remarkable facility.

Sweatpants are versatile as well. Maybe you’re lounging around the house, perhaps trying to watch the Angel game, when the wife demands -in a shrill voice -that you fetch her something from some store or another, you’re not sure because you stopped listening? As long as your sweats are halfway decent, you can just stroll right on out. A good looking pair of sweats is socially acceptable attire anywhere from “hangin’ with the homies” to “dinner at semi-casual restaurant“. Don’t let anyone tell you your sweats are “inappropriate”! I say rock those fucking wonder pants! Truly, the apparel of the gods.

JAN DISAPPROVES OF: TEENAGERS

Teenagers suck. It’s just a universal truth. It’s kind of remarkable, really -the suckitude of teens cuts across racial, socio-economic, cultural and and religious lines. Teenagers today are just fucking insufferable to be around, especially when you’ve had the bloody common sense to not have any kids and yet you’re forced to deal with other people’s demon spawn. They’re like another species; they speak some incomprehensible yet truly retarded language, they wear shit Amy Winehouse would be ashamed of( have you seen the fucking BOOTS they’re wearing now? When did He-Man replica apparel become chic?), and they appear to be utterly oblivious to just how infuriating much of their public behavior is. And the ones who are aware think its cool. Fucking little pubescant bastards. I weep for our future if these geniuses are in charge of it.

Well, I think that’s enough from me. I’ll make sure Jill gets back to unleashing the funny onto the unsuspecting interweb soon, I promise.

Until next time.

Wanna see it?

Mealeah Rebeccah, THANK YOU so much! This award really made my day! Who doesn’t like stuff like this? I love it!! ((((hugs))))

Secondly, I was tagged to do the “8 Random Things About Me” meme by Reggy from Fragileheart.com and Beeker from Beeeker’s Words.

LOL… I’m not going to post the rules because I’m not going to tag anyone! But if you want to do this meme, let me know so I can come read it!!!

1. I absolutely love Italian food.

2. Sometimes I buy DVDs and never open or watch them. I just like to see them on the shelf.

3. I have an insane fear of being socially awkward.

4. When I want to know about something, I read up on it almost obessessively.

5. I bite the skin around my fingers… a nasty habit.

6. Even though I have Asthma, I used to smoke. I have been smoke free for 4 years and still crave the almighty cigg.

7. I curse a lot… I mean a lot.

8. I’m not big on jewelry, but I have a fascination with earrings.

Woo hoo! Done… and done! Thanks for wanting to know more about me!

Chris, thank you for your honesty.

I suppose this should bother me, but it doesn’t. Everything needs a rating: food, movies, cars, TV shows… why not sex appeal? If more people knew where they stood, it would prevent a ton of disappointment. A man who is clearly a 3 would not, under any circumstances, go after a woman rated higher than a 5.

So while I was hoping the scale would slide more in my favor, I am content to know exactly where I stand and what to expect if I should ever become single again. Look out you 6-8’s!

I only regret I didn’t have this information sooner, it would have saved me a lot of trouble.

Anyone care to share their number, whether it be real, made up, or complete fantasy?

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THING OF THE DAY:

I was awarded this:

… by Natural Woman from Thinking Out Loud.

Category: Best Animated Feature

Yeah, this was pretty awesome. You should know by now I’m all for passing these things on to people that deserve them.

But, if it’s OK with all of you, I’d like to bask in the glow a little while longer!

The first one:

I received this from The_Mrs by way of Ringtailed Squealers! Thanks again, this really made my day!

I’d like to pass this one on to:

• Random Chick at Confessions of a Random Chick
• Mike at Spazoid’s Space
• Garrett from The Hylton Memoirs (if you haven’t already checked him out, by all means do so!)
• That guy ( ) from WhatIGotSoFar

You guys are a pleasure to read, but I think you know that already!

And for the second one…

I received this from Dawn over at Twisted Sister. I said “Thank you” on her blog (I have SOME manners), but I’d like to say it once again here.

Thanks! I really appreciate it.

I’m going to pass this on to Carl from Carl Discovers the World. Seriously, I like this guy. He’s opinionated, helpful, and fun to talk to. He’s helped me tremendously as I try and carve out a spot for myself in the Blogosphere and I really really appreciate being able to bug him. So thank you Carl for being a great new ‘friend’. Here’s to you answering a million more of my questions!

I’m not kidding, they’re typed up and everything…

Onwards…

I received “The Rising Blogger, Post of the Day” award, you can see it proudly displayed on the “Awards” page. If you click it, you’ll see the post in which I am awarded. Feel free to drop some comments over there if you’re willing.

I get excited over little things. I don’t know how big or small this is, but I am WAY excited and WAY happy to have received this. It’s awesome. It’s really encouraging and frankly, I really needed it. I can’t count the number of times, in this blog’s young life, I thought about just stopping. But the people that read here and this award… have saved me from myself.

So thanks!

And a special THANK YOU (this deserves all CAPS) to Dawn from Twisted Sister. I am truly happy and honored. You’re Awesome.

I’ll end here before I get super mushy.

-Jillian

It’s a nice place, to say the least.

There are a few “rules” regarding the award. So lets get to it, shall we?

First off: The award.

Clicking the image takes you to the post where it all started and gives more award detail.

Second: Awardees (is that a word?).

1) Random Chick at Confessions of a Random Chick. She is always funny, insightful, and entertaining. Is Pop Culture ridiculous? Can a woman really work and balance a family? Does anyone want a drink? Good times. Did I mention she offers great encouragement?

2) Angry at AngryButtons. What can I say? I like reading him. I learn a lot. He touches on a range of topics from Fatherhood, Politics, to animals. I’m never disappointed and always learn something new.

3) Sassy at The Sassy Southerner. She writes with an honesty that’s hard to find. Lots of topics, heartfelt, and enjoyable.

4) Dawn at Twisted Sister. I love her posts, they are always funny and make me smile. I lurked for a while just reading, laughing, then leaving. I’m never disappointed and can always count on something over there making me smile. Did I mention how nice she is? I like nice people. Nice people rock!

It turns out I can do this kind of thing once a month. It was hard only picking 5, if I had my way it would probably be everyone on my Blogroll. I get something from all the blogs I read… that’s why I keep coming back.

Until next month, GO! Keep on blogging!

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THING OF THE DAY:

Do you watch wrestling? If so, let’s get together and send in a Letter of Complaint for this:

Clearly, this man needs a shirt. He used to wear one. Who thought this look was a good idea? Why? Seriously WWE, wtf?