Grand total of 78,215 words
Today is the first day of the rest of my life.
Last night I emailed my finished manuscript to my editor in New York, and then I drove downtown, took off all my clothes and ran naked through Temple Square. There was no other appropriate response. Except maybe I should have taped some sparklers to my boobs. [making mental note for future instances of streaking]
I'm not sure what I want to do with the next hour of my life, or even the next ten minutes. I COULD DO ANYTHING. I mean, this whole process started three years ago, and it got really intense a year ago when the deadlines were written in ink on a contract, and since then every single minute of my life has been heavy with the thought of those deadlines. I felt guilty if I took five minutes to read a magazine because I should have been using those five minutes to write my book. I felt like I was walking around with a 500-pound llama sitting on my face, and it hadn't bathed in several weeks.
So I know it's not over, because this is when the work really begins, when my editor takes his red pen to the Word document and starts crossing out entire paragraphs and makes notes in the margin like, "YOU ARE DUMB," or, "SIT ON IT." But just making it this far was so thrilling that last night I turned to Jon and said, you know what? Tomorrow I'm going to take an entire hour and organize my sock drawer! AND I'M NOT EVEN GOING TO FEEL GUILTY ABOUT IT. That's how out of control I was.
The following paragraph seems out of context, but trust me, it will all make sense and we will hug at the end.
There's this show on MTV called "Rob and Big," and I know there's nothing more annoying than hearing someone talking about a television show you don't watch, except maybe having to sit there while someone tells you about the dream they had last night, but pay attention because this is important. Rob is this tiny professional skateboarder who lives in LA and Big is his huge bodyguard, and the show follows them around as they do every stupid thing a 14-year-old boy wishes he could do if only he had the money. And it is our favorite show on television, and one night we're sitting there watching it unable to breathe because we're laughing so hard, and I'm all, I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO FIND THIS FUNNY. What is wrong with me? I didn't like 14-year-old boys when I was a 14-year-old girl, so why was I identifying with this show now? I totally wanted to break up with me.
There's one specific episode where the two of them are driving through a car wash and an Enrique Iglesias song comes on, and Rob reaches down and turns the car stereo up as loud as it will go and starts singing along like crazy, as if he had written the song himself, and he's moving his arms to the rhythm like a lunatic. And Big is sitting in the passenger seat, perfectly calm, quietly mouthing the words, nodding his head almost imperceptibly. Jon paused the show and said, this is it, this is why we love this show so much. THAT IS OUR MARRIAGE RIGHT THERE.
It was like a truckload of bricks fell on top of my head. He was exactly right. And if you've ever wondered what it's like in our house on a day-to-day basis, all you have to do is turn on that show, watch Rob come up with some deranged scheme, like I KNOW! Let's go buy a miniature horse and let it live in our living room! And Big will nod, scratch his chin, maybe shrug his shoulders just a tiny bit, and say, whatever, I only work here.
So last night I downloaded that specific Enrique Iglesias song the second I was done with my manuscript and then went nuts with my set of propellor arms in the kitchen while Jon stood in the corner and bobbed his head to the rhythm. Leta joined me on the dance floor, and Chuck and Coco just wandered around in manic circles like, I don't know what's going on, but maybe this is what happens right before bacon falls out of the sky.
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Heather talks about Valentine's Day on today's Momversation.
- I know zero about sports, but my entire heart is screaming, "Go Saints! Go Saints!" I am a stereotypical woman. TAKE OUT THE GARBAGE, JON!
- Marlo has a tooth! So says the blood that she drew when she grabbed my hand and tried to gnaw off my thumb!
- Leta won't eat her birthday cake. I guess we should have made it out of chicken nuggets and iced it with refried beans.
1. Lanna Lee Maheux-Quinn said:
Awesome! Congratulations.
2. Heather said:
Congratulations! What a huge accomplishment.
3. Busy Mom said:
You had me at the possibility of falling bacon.
4. Ben Boudreau said:
I think that's how I feel when I watch Big Brother like a mindless slob. I'm hoping it's less of a representation of my relationship though since...well, that'd be a big bag of lying, manipulation and eating slop. Okay, it's close.
Congrats on the first big step! Can't wait for the book.
5. Pgoodness said:
That was fantastic. And congrats on finishing!
6. jenna said:
Congrats on everything, Heather! You're my hero. For reals.
7. traci said:
yay! congrats....now enjoy. :)
8. Sara said:
Yay! I can't wait to read your book.
9. Christina said:
Whoo hoo comments!
Congratulations on phase one. And please indulge me and watch Family Guy. It will change your life.
10. Tootsie Farklepants said:
Congrats!! I also didn't like 14 year old boys when I was 14. And I also want a llama. Just not on my face, thanks.
11. Lisa said:
Congrats on finishing your book! That is awesome..........I'm very happy for both you AND Jon! I dance around in my kitchen all the time..........Is there something wrong with that????? Is that not what everybody does!????? hehehehehe! Enjoy your new freedom!
12. Amy said:
Wow, congrats! Looking forward to the book!
13. Jennifer said:
Bacon falling out of the sky....I only hope that I will have a bucket full of mayo to catch them in...
Congratulations!!
14. LadyBug said:
Congratulations, Heather! This sounds corny, I know, but I'm so proud of you.
15. tiger lamb girl said:
Congrats on finishing the manuscript. :)
I've never heard of "Rob & Big", but hearing your description of them? Made me totally want to subscribe to Sky TV just so I can get MTV so I can watch.
Bacon. Mmm. Must go cook some now.
16. Polly said:
brilliant.
i especially like the smell after it rains bacon. mmmmm. fresh.
17. natalie said:
congrats! can't wait for the book to hit the shelves!
18. Sara said:
Also, it was awesome just knowing that you were here in Austin! Congratulations on all of your awards. You deserve them.
19. BluestalkingReader said:
CONGRATS, HEATHER!!!!!!!
You deserve every bit of the joy, the relief and all the other warm and fuzzy things that must come with this day. REVEL IN IT!
Can't wait to read your book, and would love to review it when it's all ready to go out in galley form. I'm prejudiced because I think everything you do is great.
Well, maybe not the dancing, but EVERYTHING ELSE.
20. Stephanie said:
That is freakin awesome. Congratulations on the re-birth of your free time.
21. Teresa said:
Congrats! And this made me laugh out loud because now I know why my husband and I love that show too. Thanks for the insight into my life!
22. enjolie said:
congratulations on finishing!!
and i must admit, every time i see rob and big on mtv i change the channel, not because i don't like it but because i wasn't willing to give a new show a chance and because i was hoping for america's next top model reruns. but now! i will totally watch
23. esmith said:
i LOVE rob & big! and i'm 36. there, i said it outloud. congrats on finishing the manuscript.
24. Heather said:
Congrats, Heather!
My friends LOVE Rob & Big and always tell me that I should watch it. Now I think I'll make an effort to see an episode or two. :)
25. Frayda said:
You rock! Congrats on finishing! I can't wait to read it! Operation Baby is right around the corner for me, so I hope the book comes out soon!
26. thealchemist said:
congratulations!! also rob and big always make me smile, don't even get me started on the theme song...
27. Laura said:
It was the sacred geometry that got your through the book writing process, wasn't it?
And just think, Coco could have been a mini horse. I'm just sayin'.
28. Adriel said:
I know exactly the scene you are speaking of and OH MY GOD. only they could make me want to listen to enrique. i think that was a perfectly appropriate celebration song. good for you!
29. Michelle said:
And I'm sure that right after you published this entry, bacon indeed fell out of the sky. 'Cause it's been that kind of week.
Congrats on finishing the manuscript. :)
30. Connie said:
So who gets the Lazy Boy toilet seat in your relationship?
31. j. brotherlove said:
Congratulations (on the book, not the dance moves)! I'm a Rob & Big fan too. It's addictive. Don't fight it.
32. Erin said:
Do you? Do you? Do you know?
Rob and Big is also the favorite in our home, as it very well sums up our marriage as well!
33. Denise said:
I'm gonna now how to check out that show. Great, just one more thing I need to TIVO. Congrats on getting the manuscript finished!
34. Undomestic Diva said:
Love, love, love Rob & Big. They are on my hump island as one person.
But really, I want that net gun they bought. I've got three kids and if I could just net them every once in a while, I might be a better person. Oddly enough.
35. lola271 said:
Congratulations!! We watch Rob and Big at our house too, and find ourselves laughing so hard we are crying. We have a special affection for Meaty and Mini Horse!!! My favorite is when they made the cereal box dressed up like women!!
36. Bratfink said:
Good on ya, Dooce!
That IS something to be proud of!
Since it's St. Patrick's day, and I'm half Irish, and it's kind of the way I roll, I'll be celebrating Phase 1 of finishing your book with some Vodka and I'll toast the computer monitor is your honor!
[Yeah, we Irish folk use anything as an excuse to celebrate!]
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37. Polly said:
The power of the internet: I just watched it on YouTube
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Rh6Al0Ylim8
38. Anonymous said:
OMG.
Do you. Do you?
DO YOU???
39. blurb said:
People, Coco IS Mini Horse. In every way.
40. amandacable said:
Please tell me you are going to dress up in a fat suit and try to go skateboarding. Or drive up to spidey and net gun his ass after he dumped coffee on your car. Rob and Big is the only thing getting me through grad school right now!
Also, congrats! Sock drawers are definitely a high priority.
41. Mariah said:
identifiying with rob & big isn't a bad thing! we love them in our house. my 14 yr old son and i watch it all the time wishing we had our own mini horse and drama!!
congrats on all those words, on paper no less (or soon to be).
42. J said:
I'd be rolling my eyes right now, like oh yeah sure life imitating tv again... if those eyes had not witnessed Rob and Big and their 'little tiny baby mini horse'
soooo funnnny....
43. Melly said:
Jon—your bodyguard.
Yay on the manuscript!
44. Kristi said:
Rob and Big. BEST SHOW. EVER. The episode when Big got the XL donut because that's how big people roll. Hilarious.
45. GEORGE! said:
DO YOU KNOW WHAT FEELS LIIIIIIIIIKE LOVING SOMEONE?
Almost as good as the net gun.
See you tomorrow!
46. canknitian said:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
47. myla said:
Much love and congratulations to you, dear Heather. {{hugs}}
48. Anonymous said:
Were you wearing sparklers on your boobs while dancing?
Emily
49. Ashley said:
can't wait to read it.
not that i know you or jon personally, but reading both your blogs AND having (ashamed to admit) watched that show, i can totally see what you are talking about.
50. Mandy said:
"Let me tell you 'bout my best friend ... he's a warm-hearted person who'll love me 'til the end."
I think the theme song should describe every marriage. Oh, and congratulations, Son!
51. She Likes Purple said:
Those who haven't seen the show are going to think you made up the mini-horse situation as an example. But, NO, they actually bought a mini-horse. And, oh my gosh, we love that show, too.
Super big congrats on finishing the MS.
52. Jules said:
Congratulations!
That opening scene of Rob & Big is one of my favorite moments in the entire series so far. My friends & I all want to hang out with them, and we're all in our early 30's!
53. Jen said:
I LOVE ROB AND BIG! Big's funny eye freaks me out sometimes, but I love it! Fav episode is Big's family reunion! I even watch it online I love it so much. I even entered a little contest to get to meet them, obviously I didn't win!
Here's the kicker....I am 29 years old! LOL
Congrats on getting your book in!
54. Moda di Magno said:
Heather congratulations!
Take a deep breath and enjoy the moment - for we who have lived past the age of beer & Cheerios know the next freight train will be by momentarily.
Looking forward to the book!
-Lori
55. Missy k said:
Oh man, I TOTALLY use the word-count feature whenever I'm writing something on deadline. It's the only way I get through sometimes -- okay, only 500 words to go...now 487...now 423!...
56. Rhea said:
So many congratulations i'm sending your way!
57. Liz said:
Congratulations! I look forward to getting my hands on it- make sure it's available overseas.
58. Shannon said:
You're so cool Heather. I can't wait to buy your book! I wish you so much success!
59. Julia said:
We love that show!!! Mostly because I am obsessed with English Bulldogs, so I adore their dog Meaty. I jumped around the room clapping like a freak when they taught Meaty to skateboard. I even got my dad hooked on that show! Big cracks my shit up.
60. Kristin C said:
I think you totally just hit the nail on the head. You have verbalized the very reasons why I too, LOVE Rob & Big. Since I started watching it's been a mystery...why in the hell am I IN LOVE with this show..and Mini-horse..and meaty...and Rob's infectious laughter? It's because it is a window into life at our house...and we can totally relate.
Anyhow, congratulations on sending your manusscipt in. I will be one of the first to buy your book when it's published. Until then...enjoy your free time and sock drawer organization!
61. Claire said:
Delurking to say, congratulations on finishing the manuscript! That's so exciting.
And also, hey, who hasn't wanted a pony who will live in the living room? I ask my roommate for one all the time. She always says no...
62. d'Auria said:
after reading the first sentence of the rob and big scenario... i knew what fire ant pile it was leading to. with bright orange arrows. and neon lights. flashing.
i also have the book on pre-order on amazon.com -- i'm impatient! i'm sorry!
63. Katie said:
Congratulations! And I totally hear you on random things in the world perfectly summarizing some aspect of your life. I LOVE when that happens.
64. May said:
Congrats on the manuscript. I'm so thrilled for you and the collective universe is heaving a huge sigh of relief with you. We are also very eagerly waiting the book.
Also? If your editor gets too crazy or carried away doing that thing called "editing," let me know. I live right here in the middle of NYC, and I could hunt him down. It would be easy.
Gosh, now I feel like streaking. I'll leave that to you and your chill, head-bobbing bodyguard. Hilarious.
65. Stephanie from Omaha said:
YES!
That is the one of the BEST clip of Rob & Big EVER!!!
I was walking through a big department store at the mall and in the midst of Women's Lingerie, I heard this Enrique song. I grabbed my friend by the arm and pulled her through racks of panties and bras...looking for the perfect spot to hear the song clearly. She thought we were on a mission to dodge a former boyfriend or something. All I could manage to say is, 'Do you? Do you? DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT FEELS LIKE LOVING SOMEONE THAT'S IN A RUSH TO THROW YOU AWAY'?!?!
I'm 95% against Reality Tv, but I love this show. My DVR is on Rob & Big overload...I'm sure one night, my DVR is just going to say 'Grow up and start watching CNN'.
66. Michelle said:
I love that show. It's good to know that I am not the only Mommy who loves that show. Hah!!! Congrats on your manuscript.
67. Fiona said:
Congrats on finishing the book! Can't wait to get my copy - I already pre-ordered it from Amazon.
At least I know I'm not the only one watching Rob & Big. I loved the miniature horse episode.
68. Melissa said:
I so knew where you were going with the Rob and Big story, I have to say that my marriage is exactly the same way. Thanks for the giggle!
Congrats on the manuscript. I can hardly manage to write my blog somedays much less a book. Can't wait to read it.
69. Lala said:
SO Huggable!
Congratulations on getting the Llama off your face!
70. Rebecca said:
Congrats!!! And totally let me know if you want to drive through the hollywood hills stalking Rob & Big, because I'd definitely be into that.
71. Dana Breig Probert said:
Our writing season has just begun... and I've already created an outlook folder flagged with my editor's email address. I will spend the next four months doing my best to ignore the mail in there. Sigh. Congrats!
72. Chloe said:
Congratulations, dear girl, on shipping off your manuscript. I follow so many blogs, no small number of which are also shilling books, but I will buy yours.
You amuse, you incite, you engender tears, and you are brave.
Best of luck to you with this latest endeavour.
73. Coyote said:
I adore Rob&Big. How could you not?
But I wish they hadn't crashed all those helicopters. I wanted one.
CONGRATS on the book!
74. mama kelly said:
Congrats on this amazing step!!! I look forward to finding your book at my local Barnes and Noble!!!
Kelly
75. Kristin A. said:
Congrats!!!
P.S. I started watching Rob & Big because of you talking about it on here and it is one of my FAV shows, one of the very few shows my husband and i watch together. It cracks us the hell up. we love those guys. and meaty. and mini horse.
76. bani said:
Weeeeeee open comments! There are so many things I've wanted to write like FOREVER... and now I can't remember *hyperventilates* I'll just have to settle for CONGRATULATIONS, both on the book and a very sweet post. :D
77. Heather said:
Just turned 40. I. Love. That. Show. And I want a web thrower of my very own...
Congrats on finishing your manuscript. I'm sure it will all have been worth it.
78. Kendra said:
I LOVE this!
79. Cashmere Addict said:
Congrats, Heather! I can't wait to read the book.
Also, thanks for the reminder to add Rob and Big to my new TIVO! Great show!
80. Robin G. said:
Excellent! I can't wait to pick up a copy!
And, dude, if bacon actually falls out of the fucking sky, I'm change my rules about proximity to Mormons and move my ass to Utah.
81. Devon said:
"I don't know what's going on, but maybe this is what happens right before bacon falls out of the sky." LMFAO Ohhhhh, Dooce, Happy St. Patty's Day! And congrats, mofo! =)
82. Amy said:
Hello!
Just wanted to send a little comment about your dog's obsession with the chimney - is there any chance you might have a bat up there?
Our dog (OCD border collie) did the same thing for two days and on the third day a bat was circling our living room. Frightening, disgusting, and still not even a little comical - even when my husband reenacts it for guests.
83. Amy said:
congrats on the finished manuscript--and on all your Bloggie awards!
84. Kathy said:
Congratulations! That's awesome news.
85. J. said:
Best of luck! And although I haven't watched MTV since they stopped playing videos sometime in the '90's, I might just have to watch that show.
86. Laura said:
Hooray!
87. Janet said:
Congrats on finishing your book! I've been a devoted reader for about two years and look forward to reading the book as well!
88. Milo said:
I don't even know how to tell you that you rock anymore.
You rock, your family rocks, your dogs rock, congratulations on ERVERYTHING, you deserve it.
It's funny how I first arrived at this website through a link in Violent Acres (not that I liked her, I just got there somehow). She sucks, you rule.
Gah. Please come over to my house? In Argentina? Kthx.
89. Shala said:
Congratulations on the book!
We watch Rob and Big faithfully and I totally understand those moments of laughing until you can't breathe. I love how bitchy Little Bitty Mini Horse can be!
90. Erica said:
Congratulations! I'm totally over here doing "big airplane arms" on your behalf.
91. Rachel said:
Falling bacon? WHAT?!?! Can you please come dance on my front lawn? Congrats on the book. I will be ordering myself a copy shortly.
92. misstraceynolan said:
Cannot WAIT to read that book!
93. Jeff said:
Congratulations!
But you totally lost all cool points by making me listen to ANYTHING by Enrique Iglesias.
94. Jill S. said:
My first response is I WISH I WAS DONE WITH MY BOOK TOO, but no. I have two weeks left before my looming deadline.
But really, I just want to say I love Rob And Big, and when my phone rings, my tone is their theme song. "Let me tell you about my best friend . . . "
95. Andie Grace said:
Yeah, what they all said: congratulations, you're my hero, et cetera. Wow!
96. Jeanette M. said:
DO WORK Heather!!!!!!
97. Tami W said:
I am 48 years old. A couple of weekends ago Rob, (of "Rob & Big" fame) opened a new skate clothing store on Melrose in L.A. My 25 year old nephew and I stood in line for 3 hours so that we could meet Rob and they cut the line off right in front of us. Our lovely parting gift for having stood im line for so long was: A pair of summer socks.
If I had a net gun I would have shot it at the guard at the front door!
Long live the mini horse!
98. Patti said:
Busy adding that to my DVR list . . .
Congrats!
99. Kerstin said:
You're doing amazing things, you know that!?!
Who DOESN'T want to write a book - but how many people actually got what it takes to do it?! Not that many.
I certainly don't. Even though (from what I know about you by now)you have had a lot of difficulties in your life, you pull through it and come out gracefully and do YOUR STUFF. Congrats!
100. Nytro said:
Congrats! My dog thinks bacon falls from the sky when she eats out of the litter box... it's the only thing that will kill the stench of her kitty litter breath.
I may be going about this the wrong way...
101. Erica said:
Killer.
And thanks for the sparklers idea. Made a mental note tagged with "Awesome" and "Dooce".
102. Steph said:
Congrats on getting the book to the editor! How exciting!
Don't be surprised if I show up on your doorstep with a bucket to catch the falling bacon.
103. Andrea said:
Congratulations! And as someone who has a sense of humor of a 12 (or 14) year old boy, I can totally relate.
104. Swedish person in Arkansas said:
That was good. That was a really good post! And yes, here's a hug and a big smile, and hopes that bacon does fall from the sky for you :)
105. ML said:
Congratulations, new book to look forward to, yipee!
I think the only episode I watched was the one with the miniture horse.
106. Kristen said:
Congratulations!
107. Yardsnacker said:
I love you.
108. Rita Arens said:
Yes, I do know this feeling. I can't imagine what it would be like to have my spouse participating in my madness, though. I'm sure there are pros and cons, but I would so love to not feel so isolated during this process.
Congratulations, you!
109. Molly said:
Congrats on getting the llama off your face. And on the falling bacon.
Oh, and on the book. Awesome.
110. sasha said:
Congratulations!
Face-sitting llama?
Bacon falling from the sky?
If your manuscript is filled with imagery like this it cannot possibly fail!
And just in case you don't open comments again in the next couple of weeks: Happy Zombie Jesus Day!
111. Ian said:
Congrats! love your blog and am amazed at your photographic skills.
Also, i love Rob and Big, One of my favorites on TV. I am a 38 yr. ex-skater who now lives dangerously via R&B.
cheers!
112. Courtney said:
Just because of this post, now every time someone finishes your book, they will download that song and start to rock out.
CONGRATULATIONS!
113. The Introvert said:
Congratulations! That's amazing! You are living the dream...or rather you're living my dream. You really must stop. It's depressing me.
114. Megan said:
Jesus Christ - I can't believe I've been missing out on this show! Seriously! Obviously, I have some catching up to do.
Congrats on getting that first big step out of the way!! I can't wait for the book to come out.
115. Kate said:
CoCo = Mini horse.
116. Kerry said:
i'm new round here... just wanted to thank you for both the chuckles and belly laughs... congrats on sxsw and getting that book in the mail...maybe this will sound odd... but as a read the monthlies to leta... i wonder what it will be like when she reads them... or maybe even wish i could be there to see her laugh and cry...yeah, that was strange to share... but she is a lucky kid to have all that waiting for her... be well dooce
117. Tsunami said:
Congrats on the book. You're so lucky to have deadlines to meet for your book. It's good to know that long after you're gone, your work will still live on, lining the walls of someone's house, or sitting on a library shelf somewhere, waiting to bring amusement to one more person.
Rob and Big is the best show. Do work son!
That sprightly dude Rob has so much energy.
Best episode ever - "Bobby Light"
118. misguided mommy said:
That is one of the only shows I can watch reruns of. Anyway last week my husband and I were watching that part of the show for about the 4th time in a couple weeks and I'm rocking out. The commercial comes on and my husband totally embarrassed says, "you know, I'm really starting to like that song, I think I want it on my Ipod." I found this to be one of the greatest moments in our life, that he would only accept listening to that because Rob and Big think it's okay. Anyway, this is the first time I've ever been able to comment on the new page and I think I have to sit down, breath and remain calm so as not to scare my 4 month old with my shouts of excitement. Great job on the manuscript, way to DO WORK SON!
119. Claire said:
That was simultaneously beautiful and hilarious. I can't wait to read your book.
120. LlamaBait said:
Daymn, Heather B.! That is so much the shit! I love your metaphors. I love your site. I love your Leta photos. I love your Chuck-abusing, I mean, -posing ways even though I am a cat person.
In fact I think I'm totally jellus. You got a fine husband, an awesome kid, a book deal and depression. All I got is depression and it can SUCK IT. *cries, tortures voodoo doll of God*
But seriously, you are awesome and you inspire me, and I send you Internet hugs and do a mental cheerleading dance.
121. Bacon Pecan Pie said:
Congratulations!
Watch out for all that bacon! Mmmmm, bacon....
122. Katie said:
Congratulations! What a huge achievement :)
123. Adrienne said:
Wow, congratulations! And good luck with the red pen. ALSO, I love Rob & Big and am mildly obsessed with Meaty the dog.
124. Jenna said:
ROFL! i think i seriously just died laughing in my chair reading that post. *pinches self* ok, maybe not died but maybe passed out for a minute.
I LOVE ROB & BIG! that is the best show evar. i seriously wish i knew someone like you and with your sense of humor because i am totally lacking over here in life boredom and i need a friend like you to spice it up. it'd be cool if they had a family like yours too. HAHA!
congratulations on the book. i can't wait to get my hands on it. :)
125. Jessica said:
You make my morning coffee better.
126. Julie Jackson said:
BRILLIANT!! We love Rob and Big, I know just what you mean. Can't wait to see your book -- congratulations!
127. Mother Earth said:
i have writers envy, congrats on your adventure -- I am told there is a book inside of me, the mere idea of writing it horrifies me - one might want to know what I am writing about first, at this point I have no idea!!
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A very heart felt congrats on all your blog awards too
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128. Jenny said:
Congratulations!!!!!
(So, did bacon fall out of the sky?)
129. Tracy said:
Congratulations on finishing the manuscript!
And as for Chuck's fascination with the fireplace---perhaps you have a ghost! :)
130. James | Double Danger said:
By far my favorite show to watch on TV...
we like the episode when they first get the mini horse and he goes crazy in the car and Rob's face is priceless.
131. Nathan said:
Congratulations, Heather! You're living the dream.
132. Patty said:
Please tell us there's video that accompanies this.
I'm a bit embarrassed to admit it myself, but I love that show. Those two are the most charming couple-who's -not-really-a-couple on television. I loved the episode where Rob buys big a giant lazy-boy toilet.
Good times.
133. Marissa said:
Congratulations! I've never commented before, but I LOVE your blog. And that scene from "Rob & Big".. that was the most hilarious scene I've seen on that show so far.
134. Manda said:
I am so effing proud of you. You're pretty awesome. And I have seen that Rob & Big episode and it is pure gold.
135. becky said:
Congrats, Heather! What a feeling - I hope I get to experience it someday, too :)
I'm a fan of "Rob and Big," as well, but it's one of those things that I don't voluntarily admit. You've given me the courage to come out of the non-gay closet - from now on, I'm going to be loud and proud about my love for that show!
136. Blue said:
An episode of Rob and Big + random bacon falling from the sky = quite possibly the most awesome way to spend 30 minutes EVER.
Congratulations on the book, Heather! Sending greasy, bacon-handed hugs.
137. robinv said:
You make me laugh so hard sometimes! It makes my sitting day after day in a cubicle with my Republican Christian Co-workers trying constantly to "save" me....so much more tolerable. I am thrilled there will be a book! And congratulations on winning all those awards!
138. Almost Vegetarian said:
I remember my book in four stages: Exhilaration at signing the contract. Horror at the thought that I had promised to deliver 70k (seventy insane THOUSAND) words. Insane relief when I had finished writing / rewriting / editing / reediting the MS and finally sent it to my publisher. And delight when I saw the bound and printed copies.
So congratulations. May your royalties be greater than your delight and your reviews glowing.
Cheers.
139. notfromhere said:
OK. This got me to stop lurking. I would have PAID MONEY and taken pictures for you to see someone running naked through Temple Square! Congrats on the manuscript. Let me know when the bacon starts falling and I'll step outside and catch some.
140. Shelly said:
Can't wait for the book. Wish you'd have filmed your 'noodle appendages' again for our entertainment.
I mindlessly watch ALL SORTS of reality tv...and wonder WHY am I doing it? Yet, I don't remove my rear from it's postion in my recliner to find more intelligent ways of amusing myself.
I'm always stoked when you leave your comments open. I feel like I'm talking to my BFF----and I don't mean that in a weird stalker way.......
141. denise said:
I heart you. *passes note that says "will you go out with me?" with boxes to check marked yes and no.*
142. lm said:
Congratulations on the book.
Two things came up to me suddenly: we require a video of either of you running through Temple Square or of the last night episode.
Rather: what about a Dooce reality show? I know I'd watch. (And it will be the only one I'd watch at all)
143. Emily said:
I *knew* when I saw the photo of "DO WORK" on your bulletin board in your office that you love that show as much as my husband and I do. Congratulations on finishing your book! Shit...makes me almost feel guilty for sitting around for the last year and only watching Rob and Big and sometimes cooking and taking showers and feeding my child and stuff. Nahh....
144. The CatWoman said:
Oh. My. God. My husband and I, both forty-something, were watching that same episode, along with our 17 year-old daughter who was sprawled in the floor in front of the couch. I was DYING - tears steaming, gasping for air, and my wonderful sig other was grinning like an idiot, bobbing his head along with big. The daughter looked up at us and said, "this is why my friends love to come to our house. You two are totally wacked." Sorta summed up how we've managed 22 years together.
145. Jillian said:
Rob and Big keep me sane. Somewhat.
146. Sandy said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh6Al0Ylim8
147. Jen said:
Congrats Heather! I can feel your relief all the way in GA!
148. Txgrrl said:
Congratulations on finishing your book! Whoo-hoo!
I loved the comparison of your marriage to Rob and Big. My hubby and I love Aqua Teen Hunger Force - I wonder what that says about our marriage?! :-)
Love the blog.
Sarah aka Txgrrl
149. lisaschaos said:
Congrats on your bloggie awards! Congrats on finishing your manuscript! And your happiness comes through, thanx for letting your zany back loose on us. :)
Yippee! ♥
150. Anonymous said:
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151. elissa! said:
Huh... that's interesting... you and Jon identifying with Rob & Big. I guess it's kinda like how my roommate and I identify with all of the Paris & Nicole shows. Even though we're the farthest things from Paris & Nicole. :)
152. Cindi said:
OMG - this is why I love you! My friend and I used to drive around listening to THIS EXACT SONG and when I saw it on Rob and Big - I laughed until I cried. I still laugh thinking about them dressing up as old ladies to get on the cover of a cereal box. Congrats on the manuscript! That is fucking HUGE!
153. B2G said:
Um, I've blogged about Rob and Big MULTIPLE TIMES. I adore that show with every fiber of my being.
154. Danna said:
1. CONGRATULATIONS! so proud of you.
2. my dreams ARE that intersting, if only because they are so fucked up. so suck it!
=o)
155. Keara said:
Season 1 & 2 dvd is on sale now! Nothing makes me happier than Rob & Big. I loved the 'special buddies' cereal episode. Genius!
Congrats on your milestone!
156. Furpants said:
DO WORK, son!
it's our favorite show too. Hello, BLACK LAVENDER!
Congrats on the book, can't wait to see it.
157. Carly said:
Hahaha, I love you.
158. malin said:
I have never wanted the comments turned on this bad in all my life. I LOVE that show in a wrong way, for the exact same reasons you stated. Now Jon needs to get a purple thong and dance at a club.
159. Lesley said:
That is our favorite favorite episode as well...and exactly for that reason! Sums us up to a T.
160. annie said:
i'm a huge loyal fan and this is the first time i've ever commented because that is the funniest thing i've seen in a while. thanks, heather!! and congratulations; can't wait for the book.
161. Alyce said:
I happen to love that show. The 12 radio controlled helicopters they run thru in about a day? Love. Giving the old SUV away to someone who could skate (but couldn't really, no one who showed up could even ollie? So sweet, I actually cried. The manpon? I think my mascara is still running down my face and I saw that episode a year ago.
Wow, I have never been able to admit that to anyone before.
Congratulations on the book. You guys rock!
162. amy said:
Heather,
We like you! We really, really like you! Can't wait to read your book. Congratuations!
namaste,
amy
163. Jessica said:
On the topic of Rob & Big... I Love that show!!! Did you see the "special buddies" cereal episode? The last five minutes of that episode were the funniest I have ever seen from all three seasons combined! Do Work!!!
164. Cole said:
Congratulations! I've been reading for about a year now, and this is the first time I've commented. But hey finishing a book is big, so again congratulations.
165. north said:
My wife just went through the same manuscript deadline hell, and had the same realization at the end -- "hey, I can read for pleasure again!" And then she remembered that she's also getting an MBA, and said, "oh, right. Shit." Anyway - congrats! On the book, the awards, and just being great fun to read.
Our favorite show: Ninja Warrior. Our four year old son sets up obstacle courses through the house and makes me the announcer.
166. Audrey said:
I had a similar reaction when I finished my Master's thesis last summer. If I hadn't been so mentally and physically exhausted and hadn't had swollen manatee ankles from sitting at the desk for so long, and if I hadn't lived 3000 miles away, I would have streaked Temple Square myself. There is something so delicious about the moment you send that monstrosity of a life-sucking document away to someone else! Congratulations!!!
167. TheHans said:
So proud of you.
It's a weight off the shoulders, isn't it? When I turned in my dissertation, I CRIED. I like your reaction better.
168. sara said:
That's wonderful. I hope to experience that incredible relief, that llama-departing cleanliness, when I turn my cursed thesis one month from tomorrow. Right now it's just me and the llama, and it's winning.
169. Lindsay said:
please tell me you laughed when rob and big's turtle tried to escape by propelling itself down the stairway ramp. so good.
170. Carrie Johnston said:
Congratulations! That's so awesome that you've finished your book!
I went to the Original Pancake House on 21st South and 8th East a couple weeks ago. I had bacon there. It's the best bacon I've ever eaten. Everything there is the best thing I've ever eaten. If you haven't been there, you should go.
171. Andria said:
Rob & Big is awesome for so many reasons, but mostly, even though it's a reality TV show, there are no women whose daddy didn't love them enough fighting for the love of some loser has-been. It's silly and mindless and hilarious. (My favorite episode is when they get the mini-horse, and while they're driving, they see the lines in the road are painted red, white, and blue, and Big says, "You know a town that paints the street red, white, and blue has the biggest KKK chapter in it." And Norco [where they got the horse] really is a little bit of the confederacy right here in California.)
172. sue said:
I don't know what's going on, but maybe this is what happens right before bacon falls out of the sky.
Bacon falling out of the sky - now THAT *IS* classic!
173. Joy said:
What I wouldn't do to see video of THAT!
174. Vanessa said:
I love Rob & Big so much, I pooped in their pool.
Nice to meet you in Austin. CAN'T WAIT TO BUY YOUR BOOK. Please go on tour. -V
175. Donna B said:
Happy, happy, happy for you.
Your writing is hilarious and I can not wait to read all 70,000+
words!!!
176. Anonymous said:
Congrats on finishing your book. I just had to comment because I would not have known what Rob & Big was either except that I have a 14-year-old son, and that is one of his favorite shows!
177. Claire said:
A million right ons for you. Congratulations on finishing! And may I just say this is one of the best posts ever. In the history of the Internets.
*sycophantic raving over...now.*
178. Linsey said:
Oh snap, I love Rob & Big!
If this is a true representation of your marriage I am both in awe and slightly terrified.
Congratulations on the book!
179. youarekiddingme said:
This is the first time I've commented but have been reading dooce for a long time. I can't wait to sit down with a BOOK of your stuff. Your writing is hilarious and amazing. I look forward to it everyday!
180. Karen Erickson said:
Very exciting that you turned in the book. Congrats.
I've never watched Rob & Big but I love shows like that. They're like a bad car accident you can't turn away from, you just have to keep watching...
181. Fiona said:
Congrats! I want to do something that allows me to then run naked someplace...
182. aaryn b. said:
It poured bacon here on Saturday night and I was wondering what the hell was happening. I'd heard of frogs, sure, but swine? Thanks for clearing up the mystery. Oh, and when you're finished on your sock drawer? Mine could use a little attention.
Congratufuckinglations and a full-body sigh on the 78,215 words. How many syllables is that, exactly?
183. SarahThe said:
"Life's not that bad when your Mini Horse's Poo is Dusty."
184. katliz said:
It is because of posts like these that you have the success you do, Heather. Ten minutes ago I was completely focused on the shit day I'm having at work until this story completely altered my mood.
Yes, you make the mundane sound like an Olympic event. But you so imaginatively describe your emotions - like the joy you describe here - and it is impossible not to empathize to the point of transformation.
Congrats on the accomplishment, and thanks so much for a much needed lift this afternoon.
185. kristine said:
yay you!!! enjoy your wonderful well earned freedom :)
186. molly said:
Congrats! Is this the book whose cover you showed us before, about fatherhood and such? Or a different one?
187. Jessica said:
You make me smile everyday. Thank you!
p.s. My Gram has those same Vintage Pyrex dishes! I feel the need to talk her into giving them to me when I go home for Easter. =)
188. Anonymous said:
YAY! I can't wait to read it!
can you post about the Austin meetup? I'm so curious if people acted as star struck as I would have!
189. Amy said:
Hee. My husband and I swear that our marriage is like "Newlyweds". We say the most stupid stuff to eachother, out loud and everything, there's just no camera to catch us.
190. Kathryn said:
I LOVE ROB AND BIG. Seriously. I just watched the episode where Big tries to find a girl for Rob, and all I can think is "I don't even care that I'm a good 6 inches taller than Rob, I want on him."
And also, CONGRATS on finishing the manuscript, and good luck with the future arm-wrestling with your editor.
191. Charlise said:
I have not seen that show, but totally get the idea. And I think MANY marriages are JUST. LIKE. THAT. Mine is, however I have never seen it described quite like that. First, because it is crazy, and second, because people just don't "get us" most of the time.
Congratulations on the manuscript - cannot wait to read the book. Am hoping it will make me laugh until I cry.
192. Chickie said:
Yay for finishing things!
Rob & Big kicks ass. Watching a new episode is a major event in my household.
193. joaaanna said:
Happy days...
BTW - my mom has those same Pyrex dishes, but is salmon-pink and white. I'm afraid that I'm going to have to MAKE her OFFER them to me here pretty soon.
So glad for you Dooce~
194. anne nahm said:
Congrats!
195. Danielle said:
Cheers, Heather! You are truly an inspiration, keeping up with this blog while working on a manuscript and taking care of your family. Makes me wonder why I don't have a book written myself.
Oh, right, no talent. =)
196. Zenmomma said:
Congratulations! I was hoping for 78,216 words. But I guess this will be fine. I can't wait to see what you've created.
I hope you really did streak through Temple Square. When we lived in Utah I took a group of my kids and their teen friends there. They put on their best punk, skulls, black eyeliner and jack boots. Not as good as streaking, but fun to mess with the tour guides.
197. Rebellious Arab Girl said:
Congrats Dooce! I can't wait to read the book! :)
198. jenn said:
I heart Dooce. And her book. And Rob and Big. And Bacon.The end.
199. Drama Queen said:
Wow! I just ordered some sparklers on-line for you to wear when your ready! You are amazing! Congratulations! By the way I just downloaded the song too for future inspiration. Although the arms flailing, kinda scared me a little. And is it just me or was that car wash incredibly fast?
200. Casey said:
rob & big is the best show on television, so you shouldn't break up with your 14-year-old self for loving it!
congrats on the book. :)
201. Leah said:
On behalf of the publishing industry, and editorial departments in particular, I am here to thank you for actually paying attention to your deadlines and working hard to meet them. Bless you, woman.
Looking forward to the finished product! Now go have yourself some sushi!
202. Kara said:
congrats!
Oh, and crazy kitchen dancing with child, pets, and possibly bacon makes the world go round. =)
203. Anne said:
Yay! A completed MS, dancing, and bacon--oh, my! And the big Austin weekend, with all your friends and readers rejoicing that you "swept" the Bloggies--so you have an inkling just how much we appreciate your candor, humor, and talent (and complete lack of inhibition. Woo Hoo!).
Seriously, we do love that you share yourselves with us (thanking Jon, Leta, et al implicitly here) in the Doocedly great ways that you do. With photos!
Thanks, thanks, thanks.
P.S. Don't put the Bloggies in the sock drawer.
204. Jess said:
My boyfriend became completely obsessed with that song after we watched that exact episode of Rob & Big. I was dying of laughter and the next thing I knew he had the song downloaded and was proceeding to dance erratically just like Rob. I don't exactly shake my head in an approving manner like Big while he's doing it, but laughter always ensues whenever he plays it. Sometimes I think our relationship is pretty close to their as well, and I wouldn't want it any other way.
205. Cheney said:
I imagine that there is no better feeling in the world than sending off a finished manuscript. Perhaps seeing your book on the shelves of a book store is better, but I dunno.. I am sure you will tell us eventually!!
Congrats on the books and all your awards! You deserve it all, girl!
206. Lyz said:
Wow. Awesome accomplishment. 78,215 words is AH.MAZE.ING.
I'm only at 48,310. Or something. Could be more.
BUt anyway. I can't wait to buy copious copies of your book and then make you sign everyone of them TO ME.
207. kris said:
i'm so fucking happy for you, i could shit.
208. Starshine said:
Sounds like an awesome dance party to me! Congrats on finishing the manuscript! I'm really happy for you. :) YEA!
209. Daisy Duke said:
Congratulations. Time for some bacon. Or whatever floats your boat.
210. Mamaloo said:
"I don't know what's going on, but maybe this is what happens right before bacon falls out of the sky."
This is why I love your writing, Heather. You have a gift. Thanks for giving it away for free for all these years. I can't wait to read about how you are frantically going through the editor's markups and then freaking out when the hard copy arrives in a little box at your door.
Captcha: purpose Montreal
211. jenny said:
rob and big is my favorite too.
212. joe said:
wow congratulations on your accomplishment.. good luck with ur future endeavors..
213. Natalie said:
Congratulations, can't wait to feast my eyes upon your manuscript. And the sparklers would have definitely added to the celebration. Good idea.
214. Sarah @ Ordinary Days said:
Congrats, Heather! I'll go ahead and do a dance for you, too.
215. Susi said:
I *totally* heart Rob & Big.
I'm beginning to think their target audience is 'women who watch MTV when they should have something better to do'
216. Erica said:
"I love net guns, and whoever invented them..."
217. Girl Interrupted said:
I love Rob and Big!! Have you seen the episode where they get pulled over by the coppers and Rob starts singing that they are "trying to catch me ridin dirty?" I started reading your blog clear back in the archives and have been glued to it ever since. I think that you are brilliant and very entertaining!
218. Sara said:
You said you didn't go to grad school because you suck at research, right? Well, the way you described it, writing this manuscript was as awful as grad school. I pronounce you graduated. With a master's in BS. Yay!
219. Ellen said:
Congrats... The Internet can't wait to read your book. ;)
220. Angela Giles Klocke said:
Huge congrats! I look forward to news of your book, which I'm sure will be ready sooner rather than later, as I can't imagine there being too much red ink to slow the process.
I became a Rob and Big watcher by accident, as the husband watches it and soon I was sucked in.
221. workman said:
Congratulations, Heather.
Even back in the day, we knew you had it in you.
Can't wait to read the book.
222. Lisa said:
OMG OMG OMG My favorite show and my favorite scene. We downloaded the same song immediately and now, as soon as we get in the car, we pump it up as loud as we can bear and do the Rob dance. Our poor children hunker in the back trying not to be seen with their absolutely ridiculous parents!!!
223. Tater's Mom said:
Well damn - had I known you were a Rob & Big fan, my suggestion for the March masthead tagline so would have been "Do Work, Son!" Maybe April?
Congrats on finishing the book!
224. Nic said:
I heart Rob & Big!!
Although the Spiderman episode was definitely better. It's just a guy with ADD and way too much cash sitting around thinking, what shall I do today with all my loads of money? I know... a fat suit! I know... I'll train turtles to race! You love it because part of you knows if you had that much money there would be no way in hell you'd let anyone talk you out of getting a mini-horse.
225. Yolanda said:
I can't tolerate ten seconds of Rob & Big, but it doesn't stop me from loving you. The second you announce, I'll be preordering this 78215-word baby.
226. gcs said:
That is the BEST scene of Rob & Big!
Congrats!!
227. cartoongoddess said:
Congratulations!
Being done is a pretty good feeling, isn't it?
Could tell from the sparklers idea. Will make a note of it.
228. Sylvia said:
All of the above, plus, yes it is so true no one wants to read about shows they don't watch and there are blogs I quit reading because omg continual retelling of soap operas? on the upside i have taught myself to groan in many languages from seeing yet another synopsis of as the world turns. but you heather, as always, can do no wrong. hilarious post.
229. Christina C said:
Noodle arms and falling bacon. What more could a person ask for? Congratulations on finishing your manuscript!
230. Hazel said:
That show rocks. One of the funniest things I ever saw was the turtle sliding down the banister. And the horse show. Anyway, good luck with the book.
231. Callie said:
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait til the book comes out.
232. Melissa P. said:
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BOOK!!
How exciting for you.
Hope it does well. Good Luck!
233. sylvie said:
Congratulations! that's a major achievement!
234. Spandrel Studios said:
Can totally relate - that Rob & Big scene sounds exactly like my husband and I.
Congratulations on finishing the manuscript! I'll be ready at a moment's notice to click that Pre-Order today button on Amazon.com. Tell that publisher your audience awaits!
235. Melanie said:
Congratulations! And also I am jealous. But thrilled for you. I'm looking forward to reading it!
236. Jamie Watson said:
Boy did that ever make me smile! Great opening hook, interesting segue and fantastic climax. I bet your book is going to be awesome!
237. girlwiththemask said:
HOW have I only juts discovered your fantastic blog?! Congratulations- on both blog and book!
G.I.M
238. Anne said:
Congratulations. I await publication with bated breath etc. Also, I thought you would like to know that I have kept that Observer article on the 50 top bloggers for you and I will post it to you. There's nothing like having fans of your blog who also act like your mother, right?
239. Jessica said:
Hooray for being able to take a breather now that the manuscript is finished!
I can totally relate to the feeling of not knowing what to do with yourself after something so consuming. When I was done working my fingers to the bone for however many semesters straight so I could graduate a year early from college (who does that?) I distinctly remember wandering around in a surreal out-of-body state for days. Then there was this spontaneous thought fragment that went something like "TV. Milano cookies. Nap. Cosmo. Bubble bath." I think when I realized that I could live that impossible dream I giggled like it was something naughty.
By the way, I know you've referenced Rob and Big before today... I'd never seen the show until recently when there was an episode involving turtle race training. I was like, "Isn't this the show Dooce was talking about?" And then that poor little turtle went sailing down the banister and I was pretty much like, "Yep, this level of demented fits Heather to a T." Ha!
240. Meredith said:
Long time reader/lurker . . first time commenter. You make me laugh hard enough to shoot whatever I'm eating straight out my nose. I also recommend you to all of my friends . . . as in "take one of these and call me in the morning and/or when you can breathe normally again". . . You are a delight and I can not wait to read your book. Congrats on all of the awards and making your first manuscript deadline. Here's to the ongoing success!
241. Anonymous said:
Thanks for saving some extra words for us while we wait for the other 78,215! Congrats!
242. Anonymous said:
First time commenter here but I do so enjoy reading your blog. Congratulations on finishing the book. Any idea on when we can look for it? I don't watch much TV but I will so be looking for Rob and Bob now. I'm all about anything that makes me laugh. Have a wonderful week.......Mary Lib from Florida
243. Anonymous said:
oops...I meant Rob and Big.....Mary Lib
244. Festi said:
Too frickin' weird b/c I just made my husband watch that part of that particular Rob and Big episode a few days ago b/c that was so us in the car! With me doin' the hand moves, body thrusts and so on.
245. Aimee said:
Congratulations on hitting that milestone. the only episode of Rob and Big that I saw was the one where they bought a frillion lotto tickets and still didn't win. :(
246. MarthaAnne said:
That is amazing. I love moments like that when you make connections of why you love what you love... or to identify with something so random, but so close to home... Congrats on the book, can't wait til it comes out!
247. Christen said:
Yippee! More Dooce writing in the world means a better world.
248. Renee D. said:
so are you going to get those nifty sock compartment thingy's ?? I always wondered how good they would be.
249. Long Story Longer said:
Huge congratulation to you! We're all so happy for you, and I can't wait to buy your book!
250. John said:
Congratulations- on both blog and book!
251. Julie in Houston said:
Hi Heather. I'm a new reader to your blog. I have to comment because Rob and Big is my favorite show ever invented ever! My boyfriend and I crack up every time it's on. I can't really pin point what it is about it that makes it just so ridiculously funny. He's doing exactly what I would do if I had money. I'd buy a mini-horse and keep it in my backyard. :)
253. Kirsten said:
I'm a newish reader to your blog, but I'd like to say congratulations on your book. I'll be sure to buy it once it comes out.
And also, Rob and Big is an amazing show. I just remember how awesome the episode was where they decided to break all those world records just so they could get like thirty plaques. Amazing.
254. Yesenia said:
so dooce, was jon a stripper too? because if he has moves like black lavender, its no wonder why he's the man of your dreams. i love that show (thanks tivo!)
255. Annie said:
Ok, Rob & Big have brought me out of lurkdom, because I am so happy to finally know someone, in an internet kind of way, who loves Rob & Big as much as my husband and I do. The other night we were watching a "Best of" montage show and laughed until I just about peed my pants. Those guys crack me up like no others.
Big congrats on the book and good luck with the editing. Us editors can be a real pain in the ass!
256. tara said:
hey heather-
i can totally feel your relief in knowing the book is done.
have a corona commercial.
:)
257. Nhiro said:
You know, I'm not a huge fan of bacon. Now, falling sausage - whole 'nother story.
Congrats on the book, yo.
258. Angela said:
Congrats on finishing the manuscript! and for feeling the relief of getting it done, that has got to be such a great feeling!
259. Kim said:
I am a lurker from waaayyy back but at this juncture I must come out from the shadows and say WAY TO GO Y'ALL!! I know it was a group effort and I give accolades to you, Jon, Leta, Chuck and of course, Coco...who more than likely chewed and drooled on your toes while you created your bestseller. AAH...the simples pleasures in life.
We in Georgia shout, "Hell Yeah Scarlett, We DO Love Dooce!"
Kim Hill
Atlanta
260. Dangermonkey said:
Congrats!
I never watch the show but have coworkers who tell me all about it. Ha!
261. val cox said:
ahh, I can see it all, wonderful!
262. Shannon said:
Congratulations Heather! That's such a huge accomplishment!
263. Karen said:
All I have to say is dude, I f-ing love you.
I may not have just written a book, but I got a kick ass job offer today and you managed to capture how I feel about it. I wish this one horse town had a car wash now....
Rock on. Thanks for being a rope to climb out of my depression by the way.
264. M said:
Can't wait to read it. Congratulations.
265. Cat said:
Rob & Big is one of the best shows on television. Thanks for mentioning it! :) And congrats on your book!
266. Julie said:
Congratulations on the book and the epiphany! You show the surreal side of reality so effectively that I look forward to reading your book when it's published. May you be blessed with endless bacon for the rest of your life.
267. Rob Orseno said:
Rob and Big is the greatest show on television. My sister and I watch it and laugh and laugh and laugh. Rob in the fat suit...oh man.
268. geminijen said:
Congrats Heather! I can't wait to buy it and read it!
And thank you for turning me on to Laid Off Dad! That guy is hilarious! Again, I don't have kids, don't really want them (and reading all these parenting blogs are starting to freak out my husband), but I love his writing and humor, just as I love yours!
And, congrats again!!
269. Susan said:
I seriously HEART you! I thought my husband and I were the only people over the age of 30 that watched that show. It's good to know there are others. We love the Enrique at the car wash moment, but Bobby Light takes the cake.
270. amanda said:
HUGE congratulations to you!! I hope the recovery goes well these coming weeks. Lots of television and lots of whiskey. That's my recovery plan, anyway.
271. Michele said:
Congratulations! What a relief for you to be DONE. By the way... I'm terribly excited that you're going to be speaking at BlogHer... Been reading since around the time that you got married, and this is the first year I've been able to go. So - even if we don't meet, I'm excited. Ok, I'll stop being a blog groupie (bloopie?) now.
272. Chelsea said:
Congratulations Heather!! I cannot WAIT to read your book. It better come out here in Australia, i'll be telling everyone I know to buy it. I think I have to go and watch an episode of Rob & Big now!
273. Maggie said:
De-Lurking to comment.
Read your blog every day, watch Rob and Big every week (when it's on). At thirty six you'd think I would have better taste in tv like BBC. Nope I like the childish shows like Rob and Big and Big Bang Theory.
By the way... my daughter's 13th day is based after the Guinness book of world records one. I imagine I'll have a bunch of sick 13 year olds on my hand when the night is over..
274. June Cleaver said:
I totally understand finishing something that you have been working on for three years. I just submitted my 2004 income taxes. I am sure the IRS will come back with their red pencil all over it and tell me I owe them 60K or something, but that is tomorrow. Today I am free!
Next week... 2005!
275. Karen (Misc Mum) said:
Congratulations. It is a wonderful feeling, isn't it? I hope the editing process isn't an abrasive and gut-wrenching experience, either.
276. Anonymous said:
I'm not one to laugh out loud at TV, but that show has me in tears.
My friends think I'm nuts when I talk about Rob & Big, but I'm so pleased to learn that so many others love the show.
277. Craig said:
*hug*
If only I had TV, I'd know what you were talking about. Oh well.
Congrats on the Bloggie awards winning and book manuscript finishing.
So you had a meet/greet in Austin. Do you ever do any in SLC?
Oh, and,
And then I went and had that political conversation with my VERY. CONSERVATIVE. FAMILY. CANNOT. STATE. THAT. MORE. EMPHATICALLY. that ended with me running out of my mom's house in tears.Because I am a delicate flower who just wants homosexuals to have equal rights, is that so wrong.
No, its not, and thanks. We appreciate it so much. If only there were more of you.
278. Bev said:
I love Rob and Big and want to be friends with them, don't worry about your age, I'm over 50!
279. SuzieQ said:
Congratulations!!! Love you and your family and wish I lived next door..then maybe people wouldn't think this 68 yr old lady (broad?) was so crazy for watching Rob and Big with her two dogs and laughing like a hyena...where are my Depends? And by the way, I have that exact set of Pyrex given to me by my husband (now deceased) in 1959 for a much desired birthday gift..I know...BORING..but we had 39 laughing years together before he died and I wish the same for you and Jon!! Looking forward to the book..
280. Karla said:
Forty Six years old.
Mother of a nineteen year old.
Drives a SUV.
Works in accounting.
Totally immature.
Loves Rob & Big.
281. Elizabeth said:
Congratulations on finishing the manuscript! I hope you get some time to yourself, to eat bacon and organize socks.
And congratulations also on the Bloggie Awards and on being ranked second in the Personal Blogs category on blogged.com. How you came in second to Wil Wheaton dot net is a bit hard to comprehend. I'd like to see HIM dance around Temple Square naked (actually no, no I wouldn't).
282. Lisa said:
CONGRATS! That is awesome. I am so totally envious of your discipline. You ROCK!
And, as you introduced me to Daily Coyote, you have now introduced me to Rob and Big...and I'm lovin' 'em. Thanks for sharing!
283. travelvixen said:
Rock on! The fear of what you described with deadlines is why I've never actually lived-out my dream of writing a book. You are now on the ledge, staring down at my second fear - heartless, ruthless editing of my innermost thoughts. GOOD LUCK!
284. steph said:
CONGRATS!!! Deadlines are horrible, I can totally emphasize! I hope your editor doesn't make your manuscript bleed...
285. Jodie said:
Ditto on the comment about it being incredibly hard just to type something on my blog daily. It's not too old but I'm trying to write something every day even if it's 11:30pm at night.
PS. On today's style photo of your new bowls - I have the same blue bowl that I inherited from my grandmother. I think it's probably at least 40 years old because I remember her using it in the 60s. I had some even cooler ones in cream/sand and blue that looked thicker almost like hand-made pottery but years of use took their toll and those two bowls are history now. But I still have my mom's Dessert Rose "fine" china from her wedding in the 50's and her czech colored tall glasses. If you tap them with a spoon each one makes a different note. I'll take a photo and send it to you eventually. :-)
286. Annie said:
This is the funniest entry I have ever read. EVER.
Keep them coming.
And congratulations!
287. indriana said:
congratulations on the book.
i want to take this opportunity to also tell you that your blog kicks ass and that i'm anxiously waiting for that tutorial on darkening the edges of pictures.
288. Becaru said:
Oh goody, the book is coming out the day before my birthday. I know what I'm getting myself as a gift!
Good for you, Heather!!
Becaru
289. christine said:
congrats on finishing the book! I can't wait to hear about it.
Rob & Big is our favorite show, too. For some reason, it is far less annoying than "jackass" or other shows like it...it always has me in tears.
290. Renée said:
sparklers, llama, bacon, sometimes your blog is just way too overstimulating.
congrats on finishing :)
291. Brandi said:
I'm delurking to tell you how much i LOVE reading your blog! LOVE IT! Also i love ROB&BIG... Congrats!!!
292. wendy said:
What about the episode where Rob wears the fat suit? I nearly urinated in my slacks. Love, LOve, LOVE that show. It makes my mind feel melty and easy.
293. Jenny said:
Congrats! And wow, that clip is amazing. There's no shame in watching a show that offers moments like that.
294. bridget said:
i knew you could be one of my friends.
congrats on your book.
rob and big 4ever!
how about the web sprayer! gotta get me one of the those for the twirps under foot-
295. Kristin said:
This post is completely useless without video or at bare minimum, pictures. To be used against you at a later date. Just sayin'.....
296. Jamie said:
My fiancé and I LOVE "Rob and Big" too! It is absolutely hilarious! One of our all time favorite episodes is from season 1 when they were in the car listening to Ridin' Dirty and then get pulled over by the cops! Or when Rob pulls human poop out of the pool and blames it on Drama. Thanks for the great laugh before I am off to bed! Freaking funny! :) And, congratulations on finishing your book...I can't wait to buy it!
297. Mitch McDad said:
Congrats on finishing the manuscript. I know how much work it is. You should be proud of yourself.
298. Sarah said:
The best part of the entire episode is when they get to the end of the car show and they're like, "Never tell anyone about that, right?"
I LOVE THAT SHOW.
My husband and I call everyone Dirty Girls For Life.
299. CSI Seattle said:
Excellent!! I can't wait to read your new book. See you on the best seller list.
300. Julie said:
Nodding in the corner... congrats!
301. OCMama Lisa said:
I'm not sure if you will even see me wayyyyyy down here at #301 but congrats Heather. Corny or not, I am proud of you too. You are a talented, amazing writer and I cannot wait for your book to hit the shelves. You will be doing signings right?? Please? Because while some girls have dreams of meeting Oprah, I have dreams of meeting you. We can run naked with sparklers on our boobies. It'll be awesome!