I have depression. I have had it since I was 11 years old. I’ve never told you (the internet) that before. I wasn’t trying to hide it, it just never came up. You’re kind of a jerk that way never asking me how I feel. You’re just like, “Hey look at all of these stupid […]
Archives for 2014
Things that look like my post-baby boobs
A few weeks ago Kim Kardashian almost broke the internet by showing the world all of her bits and pieces. There were nekkid booties everywhere. Right away the internet channeled it’s snark into hilarious memes and hashtags including: “Things that look like Kim Kardashian’s bum“. In the meantime a completely modest photo of me breastfeeding […]
Haikus: ’cause, why not?
Last Saturday I bought a bike from Craigslist. Because it’s almost winter, so that makes total sense. Today was the first time I got to ride it, and while I peddled, I Haikued. You’re welcome. I wrote 4 Haikus Because I was in the mood The count is now 5 Haikus. ‘Cause, why not? Nothing […]
Kindergartener’s Candy Naming Logic
I overheard my 5 year old discussing Skittles the other day… I really have no idea what’s appropriate anymore… I feel like there is a lot of potential for Candy Crush related puns here, but I’ve never played, so imma let that illustration (that I already regret making) do all of the work. What […]
#ALSIceBucketChallenge Flashdance Parody (sorta)
So there’s this little thing going on around social media call the ALS #IceBucketChallenge. If you haven’t heard of it yet, first let me say: “Hi, welcome to the internet. You must be new here.” Second, let me hit you with some info: WHAT IS THE ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE? “The challenge involves people getting […]
Crouching Blogger Hidden Introvert (BlogU14)
It’s finally time for THE BIG, FANCY BLOG CONFERENCE WRAP UP POST! I know you’re excited. Take a moment to compose yourself while looking at this neato post title graphic. Like every lazy hard-working blogger who blogs once a month regularly I’m getting my BlogU14 wrap-up post up a month after it happened right on […]
My Creepy Little Artist
My 4.5 year old got a little scratch on her leg this morning. (*Cue music from Psycho here*) So I probably won’t be sleeping much tonight… I Make Myself the Queen is an itty-bitty newborn blog. Please be gentle with it, wash your hands before touching it, and be sure to come back often […]
The time I scrubbed the kitchen floor
The time I scrubbed the kitchen floor is one of my grandma’s favorite stories to tell about me. I was about four years old. I was visiting at my grandma’s house and I told her to lie on the sofa so that I could take care of her and clean the house. I even made […]
VBAC to the Future: A Birth Story
Jonathan’s birth was going to be an attempted VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). Two and a half years prior at my daughter’s birth I had a really pushy doctor that bullied me into interventions that I didn’t want that resulted in a c-section because my baby was “too big”. You know those beautiful birth stories […]
TV Show Dream Roles
This week one of Mama Kat’s vlog prompts is… 2.) If you could have a role on a TV show, which show would you choose? I’ve actually auditioned to be in a few really popular tv shows. Watch the video to see my audition tapes. (Video here) I really have no idea why I didn’t […]