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I’m taking a page from Jason Derulo’s book: I’m holding a contest to see who can write the best 30 new minutes of standup for me. The winner gets to watch me perform it, just like the Jason Derulo winner got to watch Jason perform his song on Idol! Then I’m holding a Home Organization contest. Whomever comes up with the best way to organize my crib gets to leave it that...

May 25th

Evening Pages

In determining how I might approach my reunion with this tumblr page, I’ve come up with a few guidelines: 1. Avoid narcy musings (sharing updates about how I’ve reached new levels of consciousness or where I am on my journey - avoid the word journey entirely) 2. Keep it simple enough to want to revisit prior to 2013 3. Try to restrict the amount of restrictions 4. Have fun with...

Apr 12th

It occurred to me when asked to send a link to my blog that I should probably have an entry from this year. It also occurred to me that blogging may not be my most effective game plan at quarter to one (AM) on a Tuesday. More soon (Happy Labor Day just in case)!

Apr 3rd

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Dec 21st

Came across this little ditty today, found it to be a fun revisit (aaand once again, the I-take-myself-way-too-seriously photo surfaces! http://www.myspace.com/jessicamgolden/videos/video/2029530

Dec 14th

Dec 13th

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Dec 9th

This is from the article that kicked off today’s Google K-hole (I’m 75 deep and I haven’t even gotten to Deadline Hollywood…still trying to make my way out of iVillage)! “If I’d known she would turn out to be such a bitch, I wouldn’t have married her.” “Good work, Ron. I appreciate you being honest about your Inner Talk,” Sometimes...

Dec 7th

Now, when you say Being Natural…you mean…? As a former overeater (not to brag), I have a lot of empathy for women who struggle with the pressure to be thin (or the compulsion to house cookie dough like it’s Y2K, or 1999, depending on how you look at it). To be fair to this Yoga Rebel nee Tara Stiles (probably T’steez in certain circles)…I don’t know her life....

Dec 7th

Communication: An Art or a Science?

I have half a mind to propose that communication is an art form. Truth be told, this might be inspired by my Calculus teacher who once made us write papers on whether Math was an art or a science. This same teacher also threw chalk at me when I behaved disruptively and he clearly felt a little too much love for logarithms. I will also concede that my friends and I took to coming up with book...

Dec 5th

MY NEXT STANDUP SHOW DATES

MONDAY, DEC 5 @ 8:30 PM: http://www.facebook.com/events/324812257532886/ iO WEST, 6366 Hollywood Blvd (1 block east of Cahuenga), Los Angeles, CA SATURDAY, DEC 10 @ 10 PM: http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/shows/view/2949 Advance Purchase Only ($10) There will be a stand-by line for this show. UCB address: 5919 Franklin Ave. Hollywood, CA 90028 Phone: (323) 908-8702

Dec 1st

I’m writing this with the intention of changing lives. I’ll settle for only changing mine though. I just made a list of about sixty things I either want to do, need to do and/or probably won’t do. Mind you, this list ranges from crossword puzzles to peaceful activism (you’ll be happy to know I accomplished the former today). While it would be nice to stand up for equality...

Nov 30th

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Nov 15th

Thankfully, I too got moves like Jagger, but I want style like Willow (and/or I want to be friends with her).

Nov 11th

Reverse Haiku: This is Heavy --

Working out def affects me. It changes my day. I have to remember this. (Spacing disclaimer: The day someone teaches me how to single space on tumblr without looking like i tried to do a poetic...

Oct 23rd

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Standup Shows OCT. 19, OCT. 27 & OCT. 30

WEDNESDAY, October 19 @ 8pm Women Who Kill The Hollywood Improv 8162 Melrose Ave. L.A. 90046 THURSDAY, October 27 @ 8pm West Side Comedy Theater 1323-A 3rd Street Promenade Strong Lineup Al Madrigal Chris Hardwick Rob Delaney Jessica Golden Dennis Gubbins Carrie Clifford SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 (taping for a TV show, info to follow) FLAPPERS COMEDY CLUB 102 E. Magnolia...

Oct 10th

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giantelf asked: What is 4 x 3 ? (My daughter has math homework)

Sep 4th

Aug 23rd

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Riding the wave of the most recent near-panic attack, I’m doing what I’ve been told can alleviate anxiety: attempting to focus on my strengths rather than my weaknesses. Bear in mind that I had to enlarge the document I’m writing on, so as to shield my brain from the ten thousand files and folders scattered across my computer desktop. I’m happy that I’ve managed to duplicate the same effective...

Jun 25th

About today's MUST READ fwd. from my mom

Don’t worry about the rhythm, it’s the onion that’s gonna get you. I’ve admittedly been in the dark about this epidemic, but I know it’s big when I see this in all caps: “WOW…VERY INTERESTING!!!” (that’s my mom’s take) I had no idea we were merely a few thin layers away from death via the onion. Unless…the information in the...

Jun 21st

How can I keep up with the Kardashians when I can’t even keep up with my email? I am suffering from overstimmy, which is basically sensory overload and a challenge with minutia. Mundane tasks are very difficult for me. For example, if I replace my cell phone because it only works on speaker phone (probably unrelated to the forty-five times I’ve dropped it), that process of setting up and...

Jun 16th

CITs

a note to this evening’s cohorts (imdb pages provided for quick reference) photo credit: Rebecca Corry (heads not pictured belong to Sharon & Dana) Rebecca Corry: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1128600/ Danamin Goodman (Jewish, not Asian — no one understands the name, you shouldn’t either): http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1232532/ Sharon...

Jun 12th

A Few Idol Questions

So by going home on American Idol, they mean to the Ramada or…how are the eliminated contestants always either in the audience or performing as the Top 13? And why must they be so dramatic about having to pack their bags…are they packing for the summer tour? I’d like some answers. Now, Beyonce’s fan…how and where was it placed so that it blew her hair back and forth...

May 26th

"Kato Kaelin confirmed you as a friend on...

I think that says a lot about my day today.

May 23rd

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The Enrapturing Irony of May 21, 2011

I find it ironic that on the day that many said the world would end (or whatever exactly this Rapture concept posited), I feel like I tapped into a potential rebirth of sorts. I have not found Jesus if that’s what it sounds like — well, technically, I have because he’s my neighbor — rather, I realized the freedom that could be experienced were I to live in full acceptance...

May 22nd

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In Lieu Of...

or in honor of…Japanese Poetry Thursday, I’m eating at Itacho (hopefully, it will inspire a Haiku or two). i’d hate to deprive those who look forward to this day each week.

May 20th

Nose/Nose

Okay, I think I know where I was headed the other day in the entry “Three Books Deep”. I have a voracious appetite for knowledge about the human psyche, laughter, pleasure and peace of mind. I’m committed to living consciously and I am far from enlightened. How fitting then that the three books I am partway through are In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Bossypants and The Shadow...

May 19th

Three Books Deep

I am in the middle of three books: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Bossypants, and The Shadow Effect. This is not including the other five books I’ve started and paused in the last ten years (I say “paused” because I’m not ruling out the chance that I’ll come back to some of them. I was enjoying the James Frey book until Opes soured the experience for me mid-read). Nor...

May 16th

May 13th

Def Japanese Poetry Jam

(still bullet form, starting to grow on me) JPT is the Place to be, is the poem To read, is the - break (i’m not afraid to pay homage to MC Hammer in a Haiku) I’m bustin’ Tankas Like Dubs Wonka, Ivanka You know you want some Try to give the cold shoulder These rhymes is gonna fold ya (i’m not afraid to slay you with my Japanese lyric neeva’) ...

May 13th

May 12th

Life in an Elevator

How do we know we’re doing what we’re supposed to be doing? It’s a question I hear a lot of people ask and one I sometimes struggle with myself. I heard an excellent answer for this last night: “Because I’m here doing it.” Trusting we’re on track in our lives seems to be many people’s biggest challenge. We question our career choices, relationship...

May 11th

Things I Would Like to Not Have Said Last Night

I say a lot of things, and many of those things are oft not super appropriate. I woke up this morning thinking about how last night was one of those fun nights that you could never plan, they just happen once in a while. There was however, one little thing I would mayhaps do differently were I granted access to a time machine. Since I haven’t been and since I do have access to tumblr, I...

May 9th

Endless Loop

This sounds like excellent advice for someone like me who’s not impulsive at all: Cancer Horoscope Monday, May 9th, 2011 — Your mood lightens today once the Moon leaves your sign to zoom into fun-loving and lively Leo. But you may still try to cling to unresolved emotions from the past. Attempts to communicate your feelings could keep you spinning in an endless loop. Don’t...

May 9th

Watch

Happy Mother’s Day, Beautiful Mumma!

May 8th

mammalingo asked: Me (Melissa Sher) again. I'm on Tumblr too. How else can we link up in the land of cyberspace?

May 8th

red light, green light →

I came across this on the world wide interweb and found it interesting and thought-provoking. Maybe you will too.

May 8th

What to Look for in a Relationship

A friend was asking me my thoughts about someone she has a crush on…and whether or not I thought he’d be a good guy for her. I started thinking about what’s important in a relationship and what are some of the things I look for when dating someone. Here’s a list of what I’ve found to be stellar qualities over the years. Doesn’t ask you a single question about...

May 7th

JPT: Week 3

Konnichiwa! It is officially JPT time…the wait is over. JPT is obviously Japanese Poetry Thursday. Let’s not waste anymore time, I’mma get right to it… I’m really tired Still don’t know how to space these Without bullet points Do you like ex dreams? When they’re with someone else now? I’m happy for ex Moving on is ex-cellent Enjoy your life...

May 6th

And Your Thoughts?

Sometimes I feel like I want to write something more personal and serious here, and while I often do write personal essays or share information about myself that might be considered embarrassing to others were they to share similar Confessions on a Dance Floor, there are a few things that give me pause, if you will. I might want to write about an experience that’s not for...

May 2nd

Sunday Tumble

This is my Sunday tumble maiden voyage…now that i’ve built up a following of four (one follower being me), I want to deliver. How’s everyone doing tonight? Any birthdays? Have an e-cake on me. Which reminds me, did you get my virtual flowers? We couldn’t be off to a better start here. Who’s meditated today? Just curious. I wanted to meditate earlier and still...

May 1st

Watch

The Infamous Dance of the Swans (Uncle Knuckle Buckle and me)

Apr 30th

Supervisor

I find it hilarious that the word supervisor is so terrifying to a customer service rep. I finally figured out that if just say, “I understand that you’re not in a position to reverse these charges. How about I save us both time and you put me through to your supervisor…”, I am absolutely getting that charge reduced. “Before we need to get a supervisor...

Apr 30th

Japanese Poetry Thursday

I just remembered what time it is…JPT. I went dark for a few days last week due to travel and didn’t have a chance to throw down any Haikus or Tankas. I wouldn’t dream of depriving those of you counting on them today though. Alas… Note to Reader: The only way I knew how to do single spacing for poetry was to put the poems in list form (with bullets). Please pretend...

Apr 29th

Mahalo (btw, does that word work like "Shalom"?)

What a weekend…I got back last night from my friend’s wedding in Kona, Hawaii. This was undoubtedly one of the most incredible weekends of my life. We laughed almost non-stop for five days straight. What made it so special though, was that most of us on the trip together (with the exception of significant others) have been friends since elementary school. We all went to the same...

Apr 27th

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Apr 19th

DON'T STEAL THIS MORNING SHOW →

Here’s a peep at the very Wayne’s World-like interweb show my friend Matt Boren and I were doing last year. We plan to start up with some new eps eventually…a lot took us away from the show this year. Fortunately, they were good things. When time allows, we’ll throw up another ep! And we’re open to requests (email us @ dontstealthismorningshow@gmail.com). Look...

Apr 19th