Recently, one of my best friends, my soul sister, and fellow blogger, Rosemary, encouraged me to start this blog. The conversation went something like this:
Rose: You should start a blog.
Me: Now, why would I want to do that? I barely have enough time in my life as it is...who has time to blog these days?
Rose: Me. I have a blog.
Me: Oh. Sorry. Well...even if I had a blog, what would I write about?
Rose: Everything you tell me on a regular basis. Every funny story about the stuff that happens to you. All the real life emotions and experiences that you have to share. It would be great.
Me: Maybe.
Fast forward a few weeks and the conversation continues like this:
Monday -
Rose: You should start a blog.
Tuesday -
Rose: Have you started a blog yet? Because you should start a blog.
Wednesday -
Rose: Where is your blog? I want a blog!
Thursday -
Rose: Start a frigging blog already Woman! Start one!
Friday -
Rose: *Sniffle* No blog?
etc....
SO.... Rosemary... here you go. Here is my blog.
Since deciding to acquiesce to Rose's iron will, I have been battling names for this blog. Trying to decide what to call it. Rejected options and friendly suggestions include:
"Ellie's Adventures in the Real World"
"Life with a side of Failsauce"
"Failing can be Fabulous"
"Boston Sassy"
"East Coast Fancy"
The list goes on....
I ultimately decided to name the blog, "Hyperbolic, Inappropriate" because it is something I say quite often. So much so, that my friends have begun to use it as kind of a catchphrase for me. And, ultimately, it is a phrase that I think aptly describes me, myself, and my life. I am hyperbolic, often wantonly exaggerating stories and retellings to make them better (sometimes without even realizing it!) and I am often inappropriate. Queen of the TMI and the blunt statement.
So...here we go. A blog. About me and my life. It will at times be hyperbolic, inappropriate, and I hope at others sincere, moving, thought provoking, inspiring, and most importantly - funny. So readers...let's go on a journey. I will be posting as the mood strikes, but will commit to at least 2-3 posts a month. More if inspiration strikes. Here you will find an eclectic mix of funny anecdotes, hilarious adventures, serious commentary, recipes, memories, and perhaps a dash of creative pieces as well.
As a standard disclaimer, this is my blog. And my words are my own. So please feel free to share them with others, but don't take them as yours. And please comment frequently, I want to interact and hear from dear readers such as you. And if you don't like what you see, kindly turn your eyes away and visit another site. Let's not have any nastiness posted here. As mothers across the world are wont to say, "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything".
