So I have some, um, news.
I've decided to shut this blog down.
I know, it's a sad, sad day indeed for the internet. And the world, really.
But fear not, intrepid blog readers! For I have even better news! I'm starting a Brand! Spanking! New!! Blog!! And it's not too far away! Just around the corner, really.
I've decided recently I'd like to take my blog in a different direction, which would definitely be a change from the...uh...directionally-challenged nature of Cupcakes for Breakfast.
(And let's face it, that's just kind of a silly name for a blog, anyway. I mean, I don't really eat cupcakes for breakfast. Anymore.)
It's hard for me to explain why I'm doing this. It wasn't exactly an agonizing decision. I wasn't losing interest in the blog, though my light posting might have suggested otherwise. I haven't been sitting here in front of the computer screen, staring at that blinking cursor shaking my fist and screaming 'DAMN YOU, MUSE! WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME?!!'
Ahem.
No, seriously. I was driving home from a ride to the Poconos today and just decided to change it up. It's time to up my game. Time to get serious about the whole bloggin' dealio. Time to shit or get off the pot, as it were.
Impulsive attention deficit behavior? You bet your ass. A sign of impending maturity? Most likely. Should you be scared? No, precious. Come here. Let me hold you and stroke your hair comfortingly. Change can often be a very good thing, and I'm interested in seeing where this will take me. I just hope you'll come along for the ride.
Thanks for hanging with me so far. I'll see you over there.
3.08.2009
3.02.2009
Hey! You damn kids get off my lawn!
I moved to Allentown from a small town in the Pocono Mountains about five and a half years ago. I was closer to work, closer to my friends, and more importantly, I was out of my parent's house. I don't live in a big place, it's a 900-sq foot townhouse at the eastern end of the city. It's no palace, but I've made it my own. I'm five minutes from center city Allentown, and ten minutes from downtown Bethlehem. There's lots of shops, restaurants, and movie theaters all around. It's impossible to be bored in this area.
I love my house, but I'd like living in it even more if I wasn't on the outskirts of the quasi-ghetto. Too many Jerry-Springer worthy fights on the street, too many drunken parties until 3 am on Saturdays, my car's been broken into at least once, and (bonus!) you never know when the neighbors are going to feel like having an impromptu fireworks show. Fun!
I'm lucky enough to live on a quiet street in the neighborhood, and people leave me alone for the most part, but sometimes? Sometimes I miss my old quiet life in the country.
2.20.2009
JC is Bored. All Must Suffer.
It's time for a meme. Stop whining.
1. Do you like blue cheese? It's grown on me, yes.
2. Have you ever been drunk? Indeed.
3. Do you own a gun? No
4. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? Lime. Mmmmm, lime.
6. What do you think of hot dogs? I'm down with the dogs. I usually go kosher.
7. Favorite Christmas movie? Elf, with Christmas Vacation and Love, Actually in a close tie for second.
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Coffee, in any form.
9. Can you do push ups? I could probably do a couple of girly ones.
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? Silver sapphire hoops from mom and dad
11. Favorite hobby? Reading
12. Do you have A.D.D.? Don't think so.
13. What's your favorite shoe? Usually whatever fits, but I'm currently crushing on the cute gray and blue Airwalks I just got last week.
14. Middle name? Marje
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I'm cold. I wonder what Cheryl wants to order for dinner. I could go for a damn drink.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Coffee, Turkey Hill Lemonade Iced Tea, and more coffee.
17. Current worry? I'm good, actually. Thanks for asking.
18. Current hate right now? The random foot, hip, and knee pain associated with advanced age and fat-ass-ness.
20. How did you bring in the New Year? At home, with a fabulous home-made meal and a Sex & the City DVD box set.
21. Where would you like to go? Anywhere that has a median temperature of 75-80 degrees.
22. Name three people who will complete this? I don't know. Fill it out, bitches.
23. Do you own slippers? Yes, I have a pair of memory foam slippers, and a pair of Crocs lined with sheepskin that I occasionally use as slippers. Now ask me if I wear them. (The answer would be 'Not unless it's really cold because I can't stand to wear shoes in the house')
24. What color shirt are you wearing right now? gray adidas t-shirt over a long sleeve white tee.
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? No thanks.
26. Can you whistle? Yep.
27. Favorite color? Blue
28. Would you be a pirate? With my physique, I'd be more of the 'lusty wench' type.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? I'm more of an in the car singer, and when I do, it's usually show tunes.
30. Favorite girl's Name? Shelby
31. Favorite boy's name? Henry (So I could nickname him Hank) or Owen
32. What's in your pocket right now? Nothing.
33. Last thing that made you laugh? This.
34. Best bed sheets as a child? Strawberry Shortcake.
35. Worst injury you've ever had as a child? I don't remember any really bad injuries, there were a few scraped knees, a fall off the bike, etc. There was one bad experience with some pissed off hornets that landed me in the hospital, though. Which is how we found out that Jenn is allergic to bee stings.
38. Who is your loudest friend? Fuck. I think I am the loud one.
39. How many dogs do you have? One.
40. Does someone have a crush on you? Doubtful.
41. What is your favorite book? Whatever I'm reading right now (The Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan. Will BLOW YOUR DAMN MIND.)
42. What is your favorite candy? Swedish fish.
43. Favorite Sports Team? Can't pick just one. Nittany Lions football, Phillies, and Flyers.
44. What song do you want played at your funeral? The Bitter End, by the Dixie Chicks.
1. Do you like blue cheese? It's grown on me, yes.
2. Have you ever been drunk? Indeed.
3. Do you own a gun? No
4. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? Lime. Mmmmm, lime.
6. What do you think of hot dogs? I'm down with the dogs. I usually go kosher.
7. Favorite Christmas movie? Elf, with Christmas Vacation and Love, Actually in a close tie for second.
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Coffee, in any form.
9. Can you do push ups? I could probably do a couple of girly ones.
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? Silver sapphire hoops from mom and dad
11. Favorite hobby? Reading
12. Do you have A.D.D.? Don't think so.
13. What's your favorite shoe? Usually whatever fits, but I'm currently crushing on the cute gray and blue Airwalks I just got last week.
14. Middle name? Marje
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I'm cold. I wonder what Cheryl wants to order for dinner. I could go for a damn drink.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Coffee, Turkey Hill Lemonade Iced Tea, and more coffee.
17. Current worry? I'm good, actually. Thanks for asking.
18. Current hate right now? The random foot, hip, and knee pain associated with advanced age and fat-ass-ness.
20. How did you bring in the New Year? At home, with a fabulous home-made meal and a Sex & the City DVD box set.
21. Where would you like to go? Anywhere that has a median temperature of 75-80 degrees.
22. Name three people who will complete this? I don't know. Fill it out, bitches.
23. Do you own slippers? Yes, I have a pair of memory foam slippers, and a pair of Crocs lined with sheepskin that I occasionally use as slippers. Now ask me if I wear them. (The answer would be 'Not unless it's really cold because I can't stand to wear shoes in the house')
24. What color shirt are you wearing right now? gray adidas t-shirt over a long sleeve white tee.
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? No thanks.
26. Can you whistle? Yep.
27. Favorite color? Blue
28. Would you be a pirate? With my physique, I'd be more of the 'lusty wench' type.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? I'm more of an in the car singer, and when I do, it's usually show tunes.
30. Favorite girl's Name? Shelby
31. Favorite boy's name? Henry (So I could nickname him Hank) or Owen
32. What's in your pocket right now? Nothing.
33. Last thing that made you laugh? This.
34. Best bed sheets as a child? Strawberry Shortcake.
35. Worst injury you've ever had as a child? I don't remember any really bad injuries, there were a few scraped knees, a fall off the bike, etc. There was one bad experience with some pissed off hornets that landed me in the hospital, though. Which is how we found out that Jenn is allergic to bee stings.
38. Who is your loudest friend? Fuck. I think I am the loud one.
39. How many dogs do you have? One.
40. Does someone have a crush on you? Doubtful.
41. What is your favorite book? Whatever I'm reading right now (The Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan. Will BLOW YOUR DAMN MIND.)
42. What is your favorite candy? Swedish fish.
43. Favorite Sports Team? Can't pick just one. Nittany Lions football, Phillies, and Flyers.
44. What song do you want played at your funeral? The Bitter End, by the Dixie Chicks.
2.06.2009
I can bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan, but I'm afraid someone else will have to do the dishes.
My favorite room in my house is my kitchen/dining room. It's a good size for a 900-sq ft. home, and I've got it packed with appliances, utensils, pots, pans, and lots of fun cooking gadgets. I love to cook and bake, and am constantly learning new recipes and methods.
I enjoy having friends over and cooking for them; we watch TV or movies or even have a game night. My kitchen opens directly to the living room, so it's very easy to cook and carry on a conversation (the girls and I are always snarking about something) at the same time. Not to mention it's great for me to keep an ear on the TV or my iTunes on the computer in the living room.
Maybe my next house will have my dream kitchen with a six burner stove, butcher block counter tops, and more cupboards than you can shake a stick at, but for now, the kitchen I have works just fine.
2.02.2009
Who Has the Best Mom Ever?
I do! I do!
I received an email today.
Subj: Re:gift
From: Your Momma
To: You
We have accepted your gift order for Food Network Magazine to Jenn C and will charge your credit card $ 10 for 10 issues. Your gift recipient's first issue will be delivered to #(redacted) South (redacted) Street, Allentown, PA in 6 to 9 weeks. Thank you for your order.
Cutest momma in the world, I has her.
I received an email today.
Subj: Re:gift
From: Your Momma
To: You
Jenn,
Happy Valentines day! (early gift)
Love,
Mom
We have accepted your gift order for Food Network Magazine to Jenn C and will charge your credit card $ 10 for 10 issues. Your gift recipient's first issue will be delivered to #(redacted) South (redacted) Street, Allentown, PA in 6 to 9 weeks. Thank you for your order.
Cutest momma in the world, I has her.
If you ply me with enough alcohol, I'll sing these songs at a karaoke bar
Of course, we're talking about a Metric FuckTon of alcohol, but I'd sing them nonetheless.
2.01.2009
Plink. Plink, Plink.
In case you were wondering what that last post was about, I signed up for Plinky today. It's a new website that is...well...it's basically inspiration for your blog. If you have a blog, that is. You sign up and it asks you a question every day, then posts it to your blog or facebook or Twitter or what have you.
I'm just trying it on for size, but so far momma likes. Anything that helps get the creative juices flowing is a good thing.
My page on Plinky can be found here.
I'm just trying it on for size, but so far momma likes. Anything that helps get the creative juices flowing is a good thing.
My page on Plinky can be found here.
It's still in the shrink wrap.
It's not *that* bizarre, but it kinda came out of nowhere...I got a copy of An Officer and A Gentleman on DVD from my mom last year. I've never seen the movie to have an opinion on it, and my mom (bless her) thought I loved it. Probably the only time she struck out on gift giving.
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