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DOTD - Thursday
it's gonna be a bear of a day, I fear -- or maybe that's just bc I have a 3:30-5 conference call to "look forward" to (no wine this time, dammit)...
so today's DOTD is: "If you were hired to write a new instructional book, "_____ For Dummies," what topic would you write about?"
Hmm.... personally, my easy answer would something about organizing, probably. Or parenting - not bc I consider myself to be an expert on it, by any means, but bc I survived it. Ten years as a single parent, including those lovely teenage years with my son, probably qualifies me for something (hazardous pay?).
Work-related, I could write a book about what I do every day and barely skim the surface.. not sure what that title would be, though...or who would be deranged enough to buy it.
Go! (bc sometimes it's easier for me after I've seen how you guys read and respond to these questions!)
"What is a week-end?"
Re: DOTD - Thursday
That is a really interesting question! I honestly don't think I do any one thing well enough to write about it, except a particular work task: "How to Write Engaging Image Captions in 50 Words or Less". That one would just fly off the shelves, especially since the title itself is so concise.
Maybe "Raising the Blender-obsessed Child" would be more popular?
If you were hired to write a new instructional book, "_____ For Dummies," what topic would you write about?
Proofreading, for sure. I have SO much copy come across my desk that the author has not taken two seconds to proofread!
maybe gardening? i don't feel like an expert...i know just enough to be dangerous!
i could also probably do one on BBC detective/mystery dramas of the late `1990s to today as well.
that is a tough one!
other than "surviving horrible bosses/management with wine & snarky co-workers for dummies" i'm drawing a blank. and i'm certain no one needs a book to tell them that
oh, i'm great at this too! we could pool our talents and be co-authors!
me, too! (see, I told you I was better at this after you guys responded!)
and for advanced readers, I could add in tips for looking oooolllldddd in photos, too.
"What is a week-end?"
i also think a chapter on destroying/deleting photos is key. i've ripped bad photos of me up into little pieces.
Work Appropriate Attire for Dummies
Chapters would include
Velour Track Suits Are Actually Embroidered Pajamas
That Hemline Is Offensive
1989 Called And They Want Their Knit Coordinates Back
I have got great experience with this one too.
I might win with the 'how to teach your technology challenged parents how to use a computer (and not kill yourself or them)."
Hmmmm - this is a toughie...
Fun related - I think I could write Giuliana & Bill for Dummies. Such a terrible thing to confess, but I can't help myself, I love them.
Work related - Project Management for Dummies. Boring, but it's what I'm good at.
That would be hilarious!
I'm drawing a blank - I do/know a lot of things sorta well, but I'm not that expert on any one.
I love them!!!
I have no idea what i'd do. Probably hangover cures for dummies and how to apply for 67 jobs and not get hired.
We make the rockin' world go 'round.
I love them too - I have no idea why! I'm not to expert level yet though. I only watch when I happen to come across it switching channels.
I'm definitely "Procrastination for Dummies"
As a matter of fact, perhaps I'll start that now so that I can avoid doing this mind-numbingly day bay day budget that is due tomorrow.
this is hysterical! (I LOLed at my desk at the embroidered pajamas!)
"What is a week-end?"
i could contribute to this one too!
"If you were hired to write a new instructional book, "_____ For Dummies," what topic would you write about?"
"How to make a MEAN Potato Salad For Dummies" - Seriously, I'm convinced everyone is better at ONE thing than anyone else they know and for me, it's some damn tasty tater salad... although I don't use a recipe... so it'w would read kinda like this, "Thow is dill till your fingernails stain and you get tired of it. Add, I don't know, a few glops of pickle juice... pull out a crapton of spices from the pantry and wing it."
That and "Coming up with Valid(ish) Excuses Not to Exercise Today For Dummies"
Internet Shopping for Dummies
I love this. Can you also please add these chapters:
If I can see your thong, your pants are too low
Don't dress like a stripper unless you work at a strip joint
Flip flops are for the beach
Sex and the City for Dummies
Harry Potter for Dummies
Shopping on Amazon for Dummies
Off to the beach
DS 7/18/2010
Handy 2.0 Due Early August
2011/2012 Races
12/17/2011 Christmas Caper 10K
2/11/2012 Have a Heart 5K
3/17/2012 DC RNR Half Marathon
4/22/2012 10M Parkway Classic
10/28/2012 Marine Corps Marathon
I could probably write "Muppets for Dummies" and/or "Jim Henson for Dummies."
Off to the beach
DS 7/18/2010
Handy 2.0 Due Early August
2011/2012 Races
12/17/2011 Christmas Caper 10K
2/11/2012 Have a Heart 5K
3/17/2012 DC RNR Half Marathon
4/22/2012 10M Parkway Classic
10/28/2012 Marine Corps Marathon
WNW - I own every season on DVD. They used to belong to my daughter; I took them. I will watch the show whenever I happen upon it on TV, too. I hate the April (Luke's daughter) storyline, though... will skim past those.
True (or sad? you decide) fact: when we were renovating our kitchen a few years ago, I desperately wanted to have a coffee cup storage wall like in the diner. If I hadn't said it was on GG, John may have gone for it -- but he HATES GG. With a passion. So I lost. Now we have a stupid cupboard like everyone else.
"What is a week-end?"
How to save $$ for dummies
chapter 1: stop buying 5 coffees a day
chapter 2: stop living on ebay
I used to watch GG reruns on ABC Family almost every day at 5 pm. But now they've changed their TV lineup and they're not showing GG anymore.
My husband actually doesn't mind GG. I don't think he'd ever admit to liking it, but I'm pretty sure he's willingly seen almost every episode.
Posting on Facebook Without Making Your Friends Hate You for Dummies.
Chapters would include "Learn to Spell," "Punctuation Is Your Friend," "No One Cares About Your Dramatic Life," and "I Will Block Every One of Your Stupid Apps."
The one area where I think I do a good job in my life is
How to have a homemade dinner on the table every evening while being a working mom.
I live procrastinating for dummies. I have no time to write it though...