It's always been a dream of mine, along with roller-feet (I will make that happen) to write an advice column. Not a jokey, "get a face transplant" kind of column, but a real "tell it like it is, Clair Huxtable/Julia Sugarbaker" *snap*, column. My reasons are twofold - A) I like to hear myself talk and writing is almost like talking and B) I have done the work.
Let's just call a spade a spade, shall we? THE WORK = Therapy. I've been in therapy for 6+ years and, if we're being completely honest, I'm about to go into twice-a-week sessions because that's how awesome I want to be. You hear me barkin, dawgs?? I won't bore you with my sob story, but let's just say I went from a bumbling pile of sad to... well, at the risk of sounding cheeseballs (mmm, cheeseballs), a much more secure person but still a work in progress. Hey, just like Lindsay Lohan, right?? (Damn I still need to write her an open letter for ruining my financial stability last year... more to come on that another time.) Not only have I gained insights on what it takes to be a stable, secure and sensational WO-to-the-MAN, I am a fantastic problem solver, big-picture seer and advice doler-outer.
My advice runs the gamut from dating and love, fashion, home decor and organization to gift giving, pets and kids! Listen, I'm no expert on any of that shit, but I am the perfect mix of logical and creative and, listen, why do I have to explain myself you're the one who asked for advice in the first place! Gaaawhhdd... just write me already will you?
answermecommag @ gmail . com
(All correspondence will be posted, anonymously, on this blog.)
You'll be making my day, I might make yours and I'll have one more thing to write about in this getting-less-dusty-by-the-minute blog.
Love,
Glennis
3 comments:
I am terribly passive. I don't know why my opinion is the slightest bit valid. Other people have no problem drawing boundaries in their life, pursuing what they want, and simply not accepting no for an answer when the situation dictates. Everyone I know seems to believe without question they deserve the finest things in life, and they pursue their goals and dreams relentlessly. They know they are gifted in some way and won't allow anyone to infringe on their talents and happiness. If they see others threatening their well-being, they use all their resources to keep themselves and their loved ones and friends protected. Must I have this sort of personality to be happy? If so, how will I ever develop it? In essence, I just can't stand conflict: there is not a person nor a thing in my life so valuable that I wouldn't acquiesce if someone trying to damage it pressed hard enough. Thanks, G. Love BWC and see it whenever I can.
Girl!
You are pa-reachin' to the choir. I've SO been there and we will tackle this on my blog tomorrow. Stay strong, stay tuned and stay classy my fellow awesome gal.
xo
Glennis
I am a high school student in Westchester. I sing some. I had a horrible experience last year. I had a minor lead in our high school production of Mame! and forgot some of the lyrics in one of the performances. Afterwards, the director berated me in front of everyone in the show and insisted I apologize to the entire cast. He said I should have known my limitations and never auditioned if I couldn't hack it. He used the understudy for the remainder of the shows. It was very painful and humiliating and I haven't done anything with theater since. Well I do still come into the City some weekends and see recitals and some off-Broadway shows, but I can't imagine performing again. I already had stage fright but now I think I'm scar(r)ed forever.
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