Cupcake Brigade

HAHA

2010-07-29T19:51:00.003-04:00

He had to eat by himself like a dork.

Top Chef humor.

Everybody Wants Some

2010-07-24T21:18:00.000-04:00

I want some toooooo!

Ice cream cake, fuck yeah.

if i was his girl

2010-07-24T20:37:00.004-04:00

I'd serve seared scallops and mushroom risotto for dinner. He'd tell me what a great cook I am and I'd beam. Then, we'd drink red wine on my roof, telling each other funny stories. After a few glasses, our nerves our settle and our knees would touch. I'd suggest that we lay down on our backs and gaze at the stars. He'd swing his arm around me and I'd snuggle into his chest, tracing his shirt buttons with my finger.

We'd have our first kiss when the moon would be highest in the sky. I'd nuzzle into his neck, breathing in his skin like I just discovered a new country. We'd get quiet, listening to the city sounds echo through the warm summer night air.

With each breath, I'd watch his chest puff up and down. I'd stay still to listen to his heartbeat. Then, I'd frown because I'd know that mustache is gonna irritate the fuck out of my lip come morning.

I'd Totally Eat This

2010-07-24T15:56:00.001-04:00

Well, If Thats The Case Then Sure

2010-07-22T11:40:00.002-04:00

An A to Your Q

2010-07-22T00:59:00.000-04:00

A while back, Eric wrote this comment in response to this post:

Anna, I think Laryssa's praise of the high-quality writing in Shmitten Kitten is well deserved! Also, I enjoyed reading your backstory so much that I'd like to make a request (if I'm allowed to do that, especially for possibly proprietary info): Will you write a post about your plans going forward? Please. Lastly, I'm curious as to why you no longer accept freelance assignments anymore. Thanks!

I forgot to get back to him so I figured I'd post the answers here in Eric's very own post!

Hello, Eric. To answer your questions, I can't really talk about my plans going forward too much because I don't want to jinx anything. I promise that I'll post any updates when and if they happen. I should know something soon (fingers crossed).

Secondly, when I said that I don't freelance anymore, I meant that I don't interview bands or do any kind of music writing for print publications. I have no interest in chasing down stories, pitching them to editors, arranging interviews, transcribing the interviews, and then watching an editor slice my story in half because of last minute space constraints.

I've never written about dating or lifestyle stuff for anyone else except for my Dude Dictionary on Lemondrop last year. I've been so focused on my work that I haven't had time to pitch anything to any other outlets. And, I love writing for Shmitten Kitten. I'd rather work on my site than do anything else. It's my favorite thing in the world to do!

Thanks for your questions, Eric. I hope I answered them.

xoxo

I'll Know I've Made It When I Get My Own Line Of Sneakers

2010-07-22T00:42:00.002-04:00

Right, Axl?

I Know, Man

2010-07-21T02:07:00.000-04:00

Dude, me too. All that shit is the fucking best.

Busy Week

2010-07-21T01:43:00.000-04:00

It's a busy busy busy week. Guess I just gotta hang in there, like this little fella.

Stardusted

2010-07-15T15:44:00.000-04:00

I love thinking about stuff like this. It makes me feel safe, like things are so out of my control, what else can you do but marvel at it and let it run its course?

FU SPENCER

2010-07-15T12:09:00.002-04:00

A little Hills humor.

Get the Look

2010-07-15T11:51:00.002-04:00

If You Don't Know, Now You Know

2010-07-13T22:45:00.002-04:00

Who Wants To Watch This With Me?

2010-07-12T22:50:00.002-04:00

Got A Shout Out On the Local News Over The Weekend

2010-07-12T14:43:00.000-04:00

And they spelled my site wrong.

Apparently, I run a site called "The Schmitten Kitten." Ahhhh, local news. You so crazy.

Sometimes I Feel Like This

2010-07-11T18:44:00.004-04:00

Welcome to my world.

What Drugs?

2010-07-10T19:11:00.001-04:00

Pining for Pins

2010-07-10T01:25:00.000-04:00

I want the Elvis Costello one. Which one do you want?

That's What I've Been Sayin'!

2010-07-10T00:14:00.002-04:00

I Heart Her

2010-07-09T17:33:00.002-04:00

Which Came First?

2010-07-09T17:30:00.002-04:00

the music or the misery?

It's Rad To Be Read

2010-07-09T15:40:00.005-04:00

I've been meaning to show this to you guys: a site called Comma 'n' Sentence gave some love to my blog boo, Shmitten Kitten, citing it as one of 5 Exceptionally Written Blogs. Here's what she said:

Shmitten Kitten is “a blog about dating for people who would probably never read a blog about dating”, and the posts include some of the most hilarious, truthful things I’ve read on the Internet. Post categories include “Things in His House that Make Me Sad”, “Bonerkiller”, “Things I’m Terrible at”, and “Boxerdropper”. Dating can be an awkward and daunting experience, and this blog captures the best of the most real human moments.

How rad is that? So rad, right? I'm continually amazed people connect with what I do and that my writing has the power to resonate with people I've never met. I'm very grateful for that.

I grew up writing for print publications where connecting with my readers was an abstract thing. Often, writing about music and bands seemed like I was writing into a black hole. I rarely met anyone who read my pieces and I also rarely received any kind of response aside from my editors who'd maybe toss me a compliment here and there. Occasionally, I'd notice that an article I'd written would wind its way into a press release packet, which I guess meant that someone liked it enough to include it?

A few bands and record labels told me that they liked my work, but as for the general reading public, I had no idea what they thought of my writing. How could they? Reading a printed article is a solitary experience.

Because of this lack of feedback, I stopped music writing when I moved to Philly seven years ago. Writing about bands became routine, like I was just going through the motions. There are only so many ways you can describe four white guys in their 20s playing guitar, you know? I just didn't see the point; I was burnt out.

But, going back to school for journalism reignited my love of writing. I had to start a blog for a school project (this one!) and I remember thinking, "What on earth do I have to write about?" I honestly didn't think that I had anything worthwhile to share. Well, it turns out that I had A LOT to say, I just didn't realize it at the time. I've never had so much fun writing as I do with SK. It feels great to have my own project that's my own vision and in my own voice. So, any compliment I receive about my writing now is deeply appreciated.

And, it's been nothing less than exhilarating to have people interact with my site. I love how versatile and immediate writing for the Web is and I'm very thankful that I get to do it. I love that I can see people share what I write, toss in comments, and re-post it on their own sites. For a writer, it's a dream come true.

Yikes

2010-07-08T01:42:00.001-04:00

I...can't...stop...laughing.

I'd Feel Remiss If I Didn't Mention This

2010-07-06T02:03:00.002-04:00

I feel old now.

Whoever Can Name This Movie

2010-07-05T13:39:00.000-04:00

will win something.

Haven't decided what yet. But something!