Torsten and I went to the Washington Auto Show yesterday after work. And you know what? Maybe I'm a little bit sexist, because I totally felt like I was being such a good fiancée, accompanying him, and I assumed that the other women there would be feeling the same way.
But actually? I really liked the show. Those cars were beautiful, and I liked getting to sit in all of them and think about what car we might like to buy, when we eventually get a car. And I liked admiring all the cars, even the insane ones that cost $500,000. And all the other women at the show were the exact same way. Cars don't have to be a guy thing. And I feel silly for having assumed that they were.
Also, I now completely covet the Saab 9-3 convertible. Like, really a lot.
I'm still exhausted, though. Even though Monday was a holiday, it's been a long and busy week at work, and I haven't been sleeping that much, and my shoulders are sore from playing volleyball on Wednesday after a two-month hiatus. Torsten has been stressed as well, which hasn't helped.
I'm glad it's Friday, is what I'm saying. And I hope you are too.
P.S. At first I thought that it would be tooting my own horn to mention the accolades that I've received recently, but you know what? My post about being fat is on Indie Bloggers today. And I was nominated for a 20something blog award--Best Little Blog. And I am proud of both of those things, so damn it, I'm going to mention them. And thanks to you all for nominating me for that award, and for being so supportive when I published that really personal post. You guys really mean the world to me.
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Hey, congrats on the awards! You deserve it!
Cars, uck. If I never sat in a car again, I wouldn't mind AT ALL.
Congrats! That post was really something else, and I'm so happy you've gotten such positive reinforcements from it. Have a great weekend!
:)
Congrats on the awards! It's always nice to get a little recognition (after all, it's not like you get PAID or anything) and that was a wonderful post.
Longest week ever! And it's a short week too, why does the universe play such mean tricks on us?
I love cars too. When I was a child, we went to the auto show every year. At my mother's urging. Cars- they ain't just for boys.
And congrats on the accolades.
Congrats on the Indie Bloggers AND the 20SB nomination!
Congrats on the award and your post on Indie Bloggers!
I like to look at pretty cars but will never buy one...too much money!
congrats on your nominations! i am so glad the week is almost over...
Congrats on your posts getting Indie press and blog getting SB20 accolades. Well worth it!
Sweets and I went to the Chicago Auto Show last year. And, like you, I surprisingly LOVED it. Had so much fun and I also fell in love with a Saab (the little station wagon that could). I just heard an advertisement about the auto show this year and was thinking it'd be fun to return. He's got me hooked!
I love that freakin' auto show. I used to go w/my dad & brother.
Yay for IB! I'm so glad you went ahead and submitted!
congrats!
Cars aren't really my thing, but the shows are interesting for a little bit. Too bad dh thinks a little bit is about 5 hours.
Congrats on the nominations. I'm really happy I found your blog. You deserve the kudos.
Congrats darling!
I was also dragged to a car show, and I have to admit, it was tons of fun. You should be like, "Future hubby, take notes. I like that Saab in red." ;)
I saw your post on IB and was so excited for you!
Also. I used to go to car shows with my family and my best friend's family ever year until my parents divorced. I have fond memories of ducking in and out of cars high up in a skyscraper in Manhattan. I always wonder how they got them up there.
woo, congrats on the awards!
i looove nice cars, but i'm paranoid to ever own one. especially around here. i'd need my own private garage, and even then i'd pretty much never be able to bring myself to park on the street in dc, like, ever.
Congrats on those two awards! It's amazing that you have been recognized like that.
Hey - maybe someday you'll WIN a car for something you write!
Ooohh...awards. You better make sure Torsten finds out so he can get you a congratulatory gift...right? :)
My first car after we got married was a little old Honda, Linda. We had to leave her in WA when we moved. *pout* How I miss her. I think a car show (or just a new car!) would be a good way to remember her.
Congrats on the awards... they're deserved though, because you're pretty fabulous!
there's nothing wrong with being proud. congrats on the nominations and indie bloggers post! :)
here's to a great weekend!
Congratulations Jess!
I'm glad it's Friday too.
You totally deserve both the nomination and the recognition of IB.
I hope you have a kick ass weekend.
I love that convertible too! Not very practical for where I live, but it looks nice at least. It makes me feel frumpy to like Saabs though. I'm not sure why.
Congrats, Jess!
Happy Friday! Funny how "short" weeks almost always manage to feel longer.
I had a boyfriend once who was so obsessed with cars, he wouldn't drive to my house (I lived on a dirt road) because he didn't want the pebbles to mess up his rims.
the detroit auto show is way better, you two should try to make it next year.
good luck on the car..
ps. volleyball is awesome. swimming is better though...
Happiest of Friday's to you Jess! I hope this weekend is a relaxing weekend for you guys.
So happy it's Friday too, and I've only worked 2 days this week! I'm not surprised you liked the car show. Mark has taken me to motorcycle shows and they're actually pretty fun!
Congrats! And happy weekend to you. Personally I can't wait to sleep in tomorrow myself.
You deserve the nominations,
and yes that car is hott. I like cars although I doubt I'd ever go to an auto show...
Friday finally, this week stretched like an elastic..maybe that's because I did nothing more than sit on my ass all week - and I'm tired :)
have a great weekend!
Congrats on the awards! Have a good weekend and catch up on some sleep :).
I am not a car girl but I certainly could become one if it meant I got to have that convertible you linked too!
That is a beut! whew!
Oh and congratulations on the awards. I think you're quite a gifted writer!
Congratulations on the awards, that's awesome! That post you wrote was absolutely beautiful. You also get bonus points for going to a car show, because even though you ended up enjoying it, you still initially went because you rock that much.
Congrats on the award. I read your IB post and loved it. It's nice to know that there's another awesome non-thin blogger out there.
Um, you rock. There for you get accolades. Rocking and accolades go hand-in-hand, obvs.
Also, yay volleyball! C'est fun, no? (Sometimes I pretend to be French?)
car shows are way hot. I don't think they're just for guys anymore.
and yay for the awards!
Congrats on your nominations! You ARE a terrific writer, and deserve every one. :)
Hey lady! Congratulations on indie bloggers. I was over there and started reading and then thought, "Hang on, I've read this before! Jess wrote this!"
:)
Congrats on the awards! Also... love that car and cars in general!
A bit overdue but I just added you to my reader. I noticed you're publishing a partial feed. Any chance you could give a fan a break and switch it over to full? :)
Props to you for the awards! VERY exciting and totally deserved.
And I LOVED the polka-dot China. SO cute.
:) Jamie
hi dear!
i love attending the auto show in chicago. who doesn't like shiny, pretty things that give us females such power and speed? ;)
congrats on the noms and the IB posting, hun. so very well-deserved. one of my favorite aspects of your blog is the lack of ... pretense. i'm not sure if that's exactly the right word, but i love how genuine you are. i hope your weekend is going well - friday could not have come soon enough for me either!
Zipcar is super cool. But, man, I want a car bad. That Saab looks pretty dope.
Jess, I have wanted a Saab convertible for ages. Since I sat in one too! I like that the back seat is usable. Not that anyone usually sits in my back seat. Or at least I don't, so I shouldn't care.
Jess, read your post on IB, I thought it was great, honest and above all else...written so well.
I know what you mean about liking cars... I know nothing about them, yet still enjoy doing the whole female thing. ;)
Congrats on being on the kiss cam, I think that's super sweet - seems very American to me, since we don't really have that at our games here.
Nice work on your nomination... :P
(Sorry, catching up on heaps of blog posts all in one hit today!)
Well done you on the awards!!
Congrats. You deserve it. I don't know much about cars. But I do like the pretty ones (-;
Congrats on the awards! How cool!
Also, on the cars...? Yeah, I'm with you there. Well-maintained (and shiny new) autos are, ummm, oooh, aaahhh.... *sigh*
Dang, now I need a cigarette...
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