MarketingGurl a Diet and Fit Chick

Just like everything...

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:17:00 +0000

Just like everything in live the professionals make everything look easier than it is...so here it is - unvieled for the first time - here is my first vector drawing...

I am putting it out there for all...

Enjoy!

Trip Down Memory Lane

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:04:00 +0000

So I looked back to my first posts - back when I thought I was actually going to blog about how much I like fitness and dieting...ha ha ha...that lasted all of not that long - granted I do like to try to keep in shape, but this blog has been so much more to me.

Here are some of the things I have learned along the way. Always comment back...even if you don't have time to comment - you can come back 6 months later and let fellow bloggers know you read and appreciate them. It feels good to let bloggers know you lerk...they know you are there...but say something.

Also as blogging has grown there is a lot of meanness - there are cliques - but stand above that and all will be good.

Blogger is a pretty good platform as is wordpress. I like each for different things.

If you decide to stop blogging for a while you can come back...the blogs will change and things will be different - but don't stop - take a break - but keep on keeping on - because depending on your goal it will work out.

You don't have to be everything to everyone - we appreciate honesty - put it out there...deny it later if it is that bad but don't be afraid of what others will think...be yourself.

Small thing I have learned but hey it is a Sunday evening...time for bed.

Facebook Friends!

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:43:00 +0000

That is right - I am on facebook. I do plan on updating with pics and other fun. Please find me, and friend me. I friend back! Thanks.

Dooce Blog - Tweet and Poop

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:59:00 +0000

So I was reading my tweets today and yes doing some catching up and noticed this tweet from Dooce, "Why do I add all this artificial sweetener to my coffee? Because on my death bed I'd like to have a vague idea of why I'm lying there."

I think this is hilarious for so many reasons - and most of them have to do with poop and diarrhea. Coffee makes me crap. Every morning. It does the job - now combine that with splenda and you have a real mess.

I hate to say it but in the blog world The Pioneer Woman and Dooce don't shit. They are like the Britney and Paris of the Mom Bloggers - only way funnier, way more intelligent, and way more educated...okay you get the point...

Wait...okay - I am pretty sure I can imagine Britney pooping - nevermind all that above - I think I meant to say - Dooce and Pioneer Woman both get the media attention (online in the mom blog circle) of those two - but whatever...

But back to the point combining coffee and splenda - not a move I would expect from Dooce - then again she works out of her home so what does it matter?! I mean on the weekends I am way more open about my breakfasts. I will eat blueberries and chase them with coffee, or watermelon in the summer. I would never do that on a work day. I don't crap at work - that is just a general rule.

Funny that Dooce doesn't think that way. One more reason to be a professional stay at home mom blogger to add to the list - pooping at home and adding whatever I want to my coffee.

Don't blog and drink at the same time

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:56:00 +0000

Today has been a frustrating day - but if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all - so....

On to less frustrating matters - matters of the boy. My baby boy love reading and as any first time competitive mommy I take this as a sign of him being gifted. His current favorite book - Ants in My Pants. I tickle him at the end of every story too. He loves it...I say "The End" and then I get him in his rolls.

I swear I am obsessed with my little man...no matter what happens he is my dream guy. I know it sounds familiar to all the moms out there...but babies are a gift from the heavens. I don't know what I ever did before the little monster.

Chupacabra and Duct Tape An Award

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:17:00 +0000

Okay I would like to thank Pampers and Pinot for this award - and I might add that I haven't gotten an award in well over a year so this one is a special one - and just a bit of stream of consciousness here...because I don't have time for much more with a hubby in the shower and baby duty and the errands of a Sunday. I know Pinot as I like to call her gave me this award because she loves me but I also think it was a sign because she wrote a post that went with the award that made me cry because it sounded just like words I would have written myself. I think we were meant to be virtual bffs you see.

Pinot is going back to work and all her feelings are mine - down to the Citibank card which I also own with the ridiculous interest rate.

Penot! I love you. And this award goes to:

The Winey Mommy

alabastercow

Spilled Milk

The Tarr Pit

What to do:
Thank the person who gave you the award.
and
Pass it on!

Vacation

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:36:00 +0000

I think that Yahoo with their pretty picture and features on the homepage should be banned at work. Seriously. I looked today and there was an article about deserted beaches. Seriously yahoo?! I want to be on the beach so badly - and it doesn't even have anything to do with anything other than the beauty and sereneness. I swear work will be the end of me. It is so stressful. I would give anything to just pick up and move to the coast with my baby, husband, and computer. I would just blog by the sea. Wouldn't that be the dream?! My adsense bringing home the bacon.

Then again do you think I would be a boring blogger?! Who wants to read all day about the perfect blogger who sits on the beach all day? I sort of like reading about poop mishaps and work blunders. So I guess all in all it isn't so bad. Plus by husband always says that we should never live where we vacation. I completely don't understand that - but if I convince myself it would make me boring...well then I guess I could agree.

But the people in Key West who roam and just stay there always look so happy and tan!

Rainy Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:11:00 +0000

I have taken the 31 Days to a Better Blog Challenge and one of tasks is to make a list post, honestly I have really struggled with ideas, but I will write a list of my favorite things to do on a rainy Sunday - because you guessed it - today it is a rainy day.

1. Read a book with my baby
2. Watch TV with my baby and get hugs in between his running around
3. Go for a sun tan lotion free swim in the indoor pool
4. Go to spinning class
5. Eat some chocolate ice cream
6. Stay in my PJ's all day

Bride Wars

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:35:00 +0000

Okay does anyone else think this school teacher who has her wedding day on the same day as Chelsey Clinton is making a huge deal out of nothing?! I mean get over it! I think she is being super selfish to her guests. First of all she is really milking this opportunity to get 5 minutes of fame. Secondly, she claims she isn't a bridezilla and I completely disagree.

If I was invited to her wedding and I had RSVP'd "no" I am pretty sure I would be calling to say I could make it after all. I mean I am superficial and I would totally want to accidentally bump into famous people. I would get a last minute gift off the registry too. She is getting all bridezilla and not thinking about her guests who I am pretty sure would want to brag about running into Obama and family. Plus from what I read she has been engaged and planning this wedding for two years!

I don't even really buy the whole two year thing. If she has really been planning the wedding for two years anyway I am sure she is the type to make her guest sit through a painful 1 hour ceremony. I mean this is completely uncalled for. If the two years thing is what I think - then she is more than likely giving it up, living with the dude, and trying to get him to just put the rest of the ring on it and shut up. I know how this stuff works.

So get over it...let your guests get tied up in a start studded weekend and enjoy the horse and pony show I am sure the Clinton's are putting out - happy wedding!

Business Casual

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:21:00 +0000

I work at a large ass company. The people that work at my company come in many different shapes and sizes. There is also a very wide interpretation of what it means to be business casual. The other day I saluted one woman's interpretation with a conversation in the elevator. Of course this conversation took place entirely in my head - and now on my blog.

Me: Hey goth girl with large nose

Goth Girl: Hey J-crew bitch

Me: What possessed you to wear patent black 4 inch stripper heals that make your calves clinch to work today?

Goth girl: I am not sure, the same thing that made you decide to wear gold ballet flats to work - I thought they would look nice with my dress.

Me: Yeah that dress is great. It is super tight and I can totally see that in the elevator reflection you like the way it makes your cleve look. Plus the black lace cardigan will keep you warm in our over air conditioned corporate tower.

Goth girl: Well speaking of the boob area - your cotton J-crew dress covers up your nursing bra nicely. You should go milk those things soon - swush swush.

Me: Thanks bitch, err Wednesday - how long did it take you to get to work from the dark mansion you call your home?

Goth Girl: Faster than you from your suburban cookie cutter house.

Me: Exiting the elevator - Have a good day.

As I exited the elevator I kept thinking - where on earth could that girl possibly work? There are so many exciting possibilities in our large company. Perhaps Goth is considered part of the new diversity initiative. I even went as far as to do a quick Google search but all the pages about "Goth Corporate Jobs" had white text on a black background so I got super dizzy and wanted to take some drugs. For now I am going to stick with my best guess - accident claims?. A bit disgusting, and probably totally racist for me to have this thought - but - it satisfies me for now.

Will everybody just chillax?

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:56:00 +0000

Will everyone just chill the fuck out about Bristol Palin's engagement?

Is there one person in this world that doesn't agree that her Mom is probably so up in her relationship? If rebelling for this chick is getting engaged without her mom's knowledge then Sarah needs more things to worry about. Maybe she can go down and plug the oil spill with her dick.

Bristol already had a baby so it is confirmed that she has had sex. Now the only thing worse she could do is become a druggie. Becoming a druggie would be super easy for her too, because her finacees mom did a small amount and got put in some scary Alaskin (yep I said Alaskin) jail for drugs sometime during the campaign. Really who can blame her? I am pretty sure if my son was dating Sarah Palin's daugher then I might dabble in a little something something too.

And really I don't even think having sex is that big of a deal - was she like 16? Okay that is young but I am pretty sure that Bristol was exposed to adult things at an early age. I guarantee that dinner at the Palin's was all about really adult things like politics and oil. I think sex is just part of politics and oil. What politician that is really into oil isn't banging an entire block of women? Most of those women are hot too. Oil makes men rich, hot women like rich men. I know how this shit works.

So I don't think the whole thing is that big of a deal.

Giveaway - C.O Bigelow - $49.50 - Value and perhaps more

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:53:00 +0000

Who doesn't love LEMON! I am doing a pretty sweet givaway - it is running starting today - until July 31st - why July 31st - well because it is an arbitrary date I picked on my calendar.

I will be giving away: the C.O. Bigelow® Lemon Body Cream (Jar) Special Limited Edition 32oz - value 49.50

Here is a sexy pic:

I will be drawing the results using Randomizer.org

Here is how to enter:

1 Entry - Subscribe to this Blog
1 Additional Entry - Subscribe to my other mom blog: http://www.powellmom.com
1 Additional Entry - Tweet about this Giveaway
1 Additional Entry - Tweet about my new blog http://www.powellmom.com
10 Additional Entrys - Write a post about my Powell Mom blog explaining how I am a mommy blogger that is going local with 2 links included asking people to check it out and subscribe

As you can tell - I am pretty stoked about this giveaway - but wait - there is a catch - if my new blog http://www.powellmom.com gets to 100 subscribers then the first person who enters this givaway will get a $100 dollar TARGET gift card - who doensn't go to TARGET? If my new blog www.powellmom.com gets to 200 subscribers I will be doing a $200 dollar gift card to the first person who enters! There is no limit on entries. Remember to post a comment and tell me what you did!! And if you are first - then work-it girl! Cause you could be going shopping at Target!!

GOOD LUCK

I am such a crime fighter

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:48:00 +0000

Last week I drove my friend Jen to work.

Jen: I probably pass you everyday on the way into work

Me: I don't like to rush in the morning - I would rather enjoy my morning commute eating my bagel, drinking my coffee and listening to my pump up music.

Jen: Yeah but I hate being in traffic - it makes me cuss and drive erratically - I get road rage.

So today while I was sitting in traffic drinking my coffee and listening to Akon - I am pretty sure I saw a murderer or someone that did something to result in major blood spatter on their back plate. If I had been rushing like Jen I never would have noticed the car in front of me. The license plate had dark brown crusty stuff all over it. I am convinced it was blood. Seeing as I was afraid to make eye contact, I simply noted the fact in my mind. I looked at the car and there didn't appear to be any dents or dings so I think the person who clearly ran someone over must have moved the license plate to a different car as part of the cover up.

You see if I hadn't been taking my time waiting in traffic to go to work I would never have noticed this vehicle.

Now the next logical question would be did I report the mess of a license plate that I saw - no - because for all I know this person had a valid reason. I mean if I have a small list of people that I might tap with my car. Just a warning tap.

I would give Perez Hilton a warning tap...all the other bloggers talked about Miley's crotch - but Perez posted pictures. I think that is just wrong. I would also give Lindsey Lohan a tap with my car. She is so fucking annoying. She thinks that being nasty skinny drugged out and going to jail matters. I am so sick of Lindsey Lohan taking up spots on the superficial.com. I am tired of her boney ass. I would rather read drama from some other successful actress. Dakota Fanning hasn't flashed her cooch yet - make room for someone else Lo-ho.

This is why rushing around serves no purpose in the morning. Take your time going to work.

Missing the Obgyn

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:19:00 +0000

So I feel like I was pregnant all of last year. I know it was really only 10 months - I don't buy the whole 9 month thing at all. 40 weeks is 10 months - and I need an extra 2 months of just sympathy - so pretty much I was pregnant for 12 months.

So every month I would go to the doctor. Fortunately I had an uncomplicated and relatively easy pregnancy so going to the doctor was a happy time. My husband and I would bond over the dilation circle poster, we would glow after hearing the heartbeat and the doctor would ask about life and send me on my merry way. In addition to the monthly visits I had my birthing class which was in the lobby of my OB. So the last month and half I was at the doctor weekly. These were very happy times.

With all this happiness and fond memories - I miss the doctor. It was a routine. A place I would go for my baby checkup. The baby check up gave me so much reassurance and such a feeling of comfort. I would wear my best maternity outfit to go for my checkups. At the end I would hang on every word the doctor would say - just waiting for my new arrival.

I am not saying I don't have all those happy feelings now - I do...in fact I have way more happy feelings. I just miss the regular feeling of going into the doctor. In some ways going to the doctor and that constant positive feeling, and reassurance is like a good relationship.

I can't imagine that I am alone in this feeling. I have just never heard anyone talk about it...plus I might look at someone oddly if they told me they missed the OB-gyn. But I do.

Pervert Alert

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:14:00 +0000

So I started a new blog! And I got my very first pervert search according to my google analytics. The search term was "naked wife pictures in ohio" Okay so you might ask how in the hell that is relevant to my blog. Well, my new blog is a local blog - and I also wrote a post on all the things my husband will do for a free lunch - including posting naked wife pictures. Okay that is totally a joke - he would NEVER do that, but that isn't the point. The point is that in trying to be funny I got a perverted searcher.

Happy Sunday!

Negativity

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:02:00 +0000

Okay so I admit that I am a complainer. That is the first step right? I love hating things and complaining. I know it makes me seem like a downer but I swear I am not. I just like to complain. Really when stuff isn't that bad. Okay I am not the person who goes out to eat and doesn't like anything, or the person who talks poorly of all her friends. I complain at work alot. I can't help it. Honestly, nothing against work, but I just don't like to do it. I think because I am secretly lazy. Yes, I know this is funny, since I am always on the go, and really into working out. So I guess the first step is admitting it.

I would say I would try not to be the complainer type, but that would be a bold face lie. So I am not going to say that. I am just going to admit the truth. I am that girl.

Brand New Ad Network

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:53:00 +0000

So I am joining an ad network to help monetize this blog and make a little dough. The new ad network is just starting up and it is at: www.boutiquemarketingmama.com. It is ads that are pay per sale, so I would only get paid if a sale resulted from seeing an ad at my blog. There are cookies in place so that the shopper only has to encounter the ad at my blog, and then I get credit for the sale. It is pretty exciting that something like this is starting up for bloggers.

My friend and fellow marketer is the girl setting the whole thing up so I said I would give her some shouts on my blog - so here it is. Try it out...sign up...www.boutiquemarketingmama.com if you are interested, and pass it along. I am pretty sure that there will be alot of interest in these ads. They are going to be cute and pretty mom focused. If you are interested you can also email her at sarah@boutiquemarketingmama.com. Just let her know you heard about the new ad network she is starting from Marketinggurl!!

OMG Overwhelmed

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:42:00 +0000

I am so overwhelmed. I feel like I have no time at all, and it hasn't even been a week. Honestly, there is a peacefulness to the week. Taking my son to swim or to music class during the week is just nice. The weekend has to be shared with everyone and everything. I hate it.

Okay so I know I am just a complainer. I know I know! The only thing I am motivated to do at this point is push super hard on owning by own business. More to come on this...

In the meantime, I am struggling to find time to workout and just have me time. I love being with my little man too, and I miss him like crazy.

I know the superficial side of me is still here! I did get some new clothes to feel better! There she is!

Please don't t hate me

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:07:00 +0000

Please don't judge, but I am getting a cleaning service and going back to work full time. You see, I know this is counter to all the things I want in life...to be self employed and staying home with my baby (and future ones) but I am just not there yet. I know all of you have been there with me through the ups and downs and postpartum mess that I was.

I know that I haven't been posting that much lately and this is in part why I have not been writing as much. It isn't because I have been busy working. My first week back is really this week. It is because to write the post about going back full time is admitting it to myself.

I am so conflicted that I am leaving my little one...but I know all the mom's out there understand the conflict. At times I question if this conflict just exists no matter what when you have a kid.

Petite Monkey - Baby Boy's Boutique

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:53:00 +0000

So I can't go long without a project. My latest and greatest is helping a friend with Petite Monkey which is a baby boutique that carries only boy clothing. Finally a boutique for boys! My friend is starting it up for the extra money. She keeps a low inventory and is picking some adorable stuff. So my 2 cents and promotion for my friend here: Check out the Boutique!! http://www.petitemonkey.com. I also have placed an ad for her in my side bar, so click on through and support a mommy business.

In other news, it is hands down 100% amazing out here these days. Sun is out, and the baby guns are out. I got the little man a couple outfits at Carter's to bare those baby arms of his, and I am sporting the flip flops and loving it.

I need to get back into posting and commenting, but at least I am checking in an letting the blogsphere know that I am not slacking or anything, just enjoying the life with the little man!

The Mall Whore and Granny Ho

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:05:00 +0000

I am a mall whore. My clothes come from Banana Republic, Gap, Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft and Jcrew. I love tissue tees and the editor pants at Express. My underwear is from Victoria Secret and I usually smell like Sun Ripened Raspberry from Bath and Body Works.

So now that you know my qualifications, I can tell you this story.

My mom, my son's grandma, is a great woman - all 66 years of her. She changed her life and has lost over 50 pounds. She is showing girl power and wanting to flaunt it. When she had my brother and I she gave up her style and became a sweats mom. I don't see anything wrong with this.

Now that she has lost the weight she is kind of turning into a Granny Ho. We went to Filene's Basement (she only shops discount stores) and I had to pry her out of the juniors department. While I admit she had some cute clothes in her hand, there is a reason those t-shirts are for 14 year old girls. As a mall whore I know. I have experience with Forever 21 and H&M. I know what nicer cuts and fabrics do for a figure. I also know to stay out of Macy's Juniors department. I probably shouldn't really even be in Forever 21 or H&M. But my extensive time slutting around the mall and philanthropic support of all the mall stores qualifies me to know that there is a time and place for the juniors department (bachelorette party attire).

I feel like this is the problem with discount stores and potential Granny Ho's. The discount stores are for professional mall whores only. Those of us who know our stuff. Even designer brand whores can get in trouble there. See discount stores have Seven jeans that didn't sell.

I am not knocking discount stores. I guess I just think they should come with a Granny Ho disclaimer. Or a shop at your own risk sign. Malls have it all planned out. If I take the Granny Ho to a mall she heads right for J-Jill or Chicco's. These are her type of stores.

We have a baby shower for a friend coming up. I am going to pee my pants laughing if the Granny Ho shoes up in another Junk Food Tee. I love her though - the ho bag slut that she can be at times.

I think butts are hilarious.

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Wed, 19 May 2010 00:49:00 +0000

I swear butts are hilarious. So I was sitting in this guys office at work for a meeting. The guy is one of those guy's guy types. You know the guy at the office who you can see saying, "bros before hos" and all that college bullshit. The guy who is the ring leader of the boys club. Yeah that is him. In any case he had a college football poster hanging up. Seriously the whole poster was all butts. If I had pointed it out I wonder if he would take it down thinking it was "gay". Does the fact that it is football negate any potential "gayness"??

The other thing I think is so funny about butts is the different shapes and sizes. For something that everyone has they come in so many different varieties. There are certain butts I find extra funny though. I think men with huge wide asses are so funny. Those aren't meant to be on men, especially when they are disproportionately wide. I also find what I call vulgar butts hilarious. To me a vulgar butt is the type of butt that cannot help but eat the pants the person is wearing. Sometimes when I see someone who really shakes their vulgar butt I sing the thong song to myself. It makes me think butts are even funnier. I sing in my head, "She had dumps like a truck truck truck. Thighs like what..." So funny!

Twas the night before Mother's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Sun, 09 May 2010 01:08:00 +0000

So it is the eve of my first Mother's Day. I must say that this has been the happiest year of my life, next to the year before I was married. Being a mother completes me. It is challenging, yet rewarding, and enjoyable. Reflecting on the experience, however brings up some things that I have learned. These learning(s) call for a list:

1. Breastfeeding isn't easy, natural, and instantaneous. For my son and I it was alot of work, learning, tears (for both of us). In the end, I am so happy we made it though the journey, and over the next 3 or 4 months, we will enjoy the home stretch of the journey.
2. Tripping into motherhood is common. The baby blues are for real, and beyond the baby blues I can still say that I do not feel "normal" even 8 or 9 months postpartum. It took 9 months to build everything up and I believe it takes a while to come down from all of those changes
3. The worry list goes on and on, and will never end.
4. Our family is stronger and better bonded than ever before. We also laugh more.
5. Fatherhood is pretty darn hard too.
6. I love my little man more than all the love I have ever had for anything times 1000!
7. Everyday brings on new concepts, and changes
8. You can never really relax in the same way again
9. You can never ever turn your back in the same way either
10. You never want to go back to a time when you weren't a mother.

Happy Mother's Day - to All!

My gifted baby

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Wed, 05 May 2010 12:50:00 +0000

Okay I don't mean to sound like I am bragging. I swear my baby is gifted. I know it is because of all of the DHA in my milk, and all the essential fatty acids I ate while pregnant.

He is 8 months and he has figured out the shape sorter. Granted, I show him how to do it everyday.

I am realistic. I know my baby is the smart, athletic, ladies man type. I am going to have to have the girls line up.

Today, I am a proud parent, of a crawling, babbling, clapping, spit bubble blowing baby! And I love it.

World Press Freedom Day

noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Gurl) — Tue, 04 May 2010 10:40:00 +0000

Yes, I am a day late. But it is worth mentioning that yesterday was World Press Freedom Day, at least according to Google. What is this about? Well - it is about the dangerous work that journalists (traditional and bloggers) do to get information from various parts of the world.

There are parts of the world where journalists are not safe. Violent crimes are committed, the press is not protected, and furthermore the criminals are not punished.

World Press Freedom Day brings awareness to this cause.

If you would like to read more about World Press Day on Google's blog then follow the link below.

I can be a bit of a news junkie, and today I am thinking of those who put their lives in danger to bring the news to a 53 inch flat screen in my living room.

http://googlepublicpolicy.blogspot.com/2010/05/celebrating-world-press-freedom-day.html