"Seriously...I'm Kidding"

I am so glad that I checked this book out from the library.

I LOVE Ellen, and when you read her book, it's like you are sitting next to her having a conversation.

I read one of Chelsea Handler's books, and although the comedic take on the books IS similar- I did NOT like Chelsea's books. Much like Chelsea- the line between fact and fiction is blurred, but in Ellen's book you laugh right along with her, instead of being all like "WTF?!"

*I am not saying to not read Chelsea's books - only using them for comparison sake*
*If you would like more on my opinion, just ask*

For example, I always wondered why I like buckles:

"And I'm descendant of William Brewster, who came over on the Mayflower. I assume that's why I'm so attracted to a shoe with a buckle." (Degeneres, p. 49)

There was one part that particularly struck me, and could apply to the blog world:

"I've always liked writing. I like the feeling of having a nice pen in my hand. It feels like I'm creating something when I put pen to paper, even if it is just a doodle of a flower or a note that says, 'If you ever park in my spot again I will have your ass towed.' It's a nice feeling.

When you physically write something down you're forced to take time to actually think about what your writing. We don't really do that anymore. Now we just press buttons. We can delete things and change things at our leisure. We're so spoiled. Think about what cavemen had to go through when they wanted to write something down. They had to chisel it into stone. It probably took hours just to write 'Dear Krog. Going out for bread. Be back in twenty. Glok.' If they made a mistake they'd have to go out and find another flat stone and start all over.  Who knows if they ever even made it out for bread.  I do know they used to club each other over the head a lot, so I'm not saying we should do everything like the cavemen. I'm just saying nobody writes letters anymore.

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Now everything is electronic and instantaneous. We e-mail, we text, we Facebook, we Twitter, Skype, instant message, iChat, blog, dance interpretatively on 

YouTube. Every person who has a passing thought, opinion, question or answer can express it immediately on his or her computer, phone, laptop, tablet, or other portable electronic device that will be invented and revolutionize the communication in the short window of time between writing this book and it being published....

What's not so great is that all this technology is destroying our social skills. Not only have we given up on writing letters to each other, we barely even talk to each other. People have become so accustomed to texting that they're actually startled when the phone rings. It's like we suddenly all have Batphones. If it rings, there must be danger.

Now we answer, 'What happened? Is someone tied up in the old sawmill?'

'No it's Becky. I just called to say hi.'

'Well, you scared me half to death. You can't just pick up the phone and try to talk to me like that. Don't the tips of your fingers work?" (Degeneres, p. 138-140)

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Tis sad but true, and I only moderately have an issue with it all....
Since we move all over the country and possibly the world, blogging allows me to maintain a friend base that I can virtually move anywhere.  What bothers me, is that some bloggers aren't here to make friends. They are here to make fans.  What do I mean? The people who just want to build up their followers and never talk to you again. THAT'S how you end up being anti-social.
"Follow me back?" = I probably won't even click on your blog.
It makes me feel used.
Sorry, I'm not sorry.
Let's build a friendship instead...Shall we?

Moral of the story:

Let's all read Ellen's book because it's flippin' funny, and let's all be FRIENDS - not just a GFC number.  However, I would like to add people to my blog Facebook Page, because that's totally different. What's in it for you?

Well, I have set some goals for the FB page:
Once we reach 75 followers, I will share my BUDGET.
Once we reach 100, I will share my weight loss/health TIPS.
Once we reach 200, I will divulge all my secrets- including my JOB.

If any of that sounds interesting to you, or you just love me- Please share and support moi!
{You know that I would support you!!}