I was bored the other night and did a search for the name "Kristen"...just picked a random name I guess! I found the website of a girl named Kristen W. who is 23! And it wasn't mine! If you're bored too, check it out! FUN TIMES! She emailed me back today...turns out she lives in Chicago. My misplaced twin identity. I might have said Chicago accidentally.

posted by Kristen at 3:28 PM   

Great movie! AND I got a job offer there. Not sure I'll take it. Money vs. social life. EEK.

posted by Kristen at 10:35 PM   

Tonite, Cindy, Theresa, Jillian, and I are going to Sweet Home Alabama! I'm pumped.

posted by Kristen at 5:48 PM   

Today I went shopping. Not just to a mall, but to THE Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall! It was excellent. A bit TOO excellent if you ask my pocketbook.
I also got to have a nice visit with my friend Adrienne from Hungary and a couple new au pairs from Slovakia. They're adorable..but difficult to understand. Did you know...they have televisions AND ice cream outside of the US? Wow, I'm amazed. I enjoyed playing the ingnorant American girl for them. heheee.

posted by Kristen at 5:46 PM   

I can negotiate my way into or out of ANYTHING now, according to Lee E. Miller and Jessica Miller. It was a GREAT seminar and they signed my book...which makes me famous I think.

posted by Kristen at 6:56 PM   

I met a "Life Coach" last night. She is divorced with no kids and very nearly the crabbiest looking woman I've ever met! Yah, I think I'll call her for some good advice! How do you think she came to stumble upon that career? I don't get it. Did someone tell her to do it as a joke and she listened?

posted by Kristen at 11:05 AM   

I went to my meeting last night and it went GREAT! There are so so many wonderful people that are doing it as well..I'm pretty pumped! Also, I got lost in Harlem before I found it...and didn't even panic! I'm getting too used to being lost I think. NO WORRIES!! Eeks.

posted by Kristen at 11:05 AM   

It's gloomy. Gloom leads to doom...and perfume!? Anyway, I have orientation for my volunteer thing in the city tonight! I'm excited, cuz what else is there to be excited about??

Oh, and I'm going to be an usher and maybe P.R. person for the "What Exit" Theatre Co. here in Maplewood! What up!?

posted by Kristen at 10:14 AM   

I had sympathetic morning sickness today...NOT FUN! For those of you considering it, think again!;-)
Also, it rained, we had 2 playdates and ate eggs. I know, eventful day! You should come!

posted by Kristen at 11:05 PM   

Without being bitter, I will try to tell you that...well, my yoga class may not even really exist. I went to the class last night and no one seemed to have a clue where it and if it was! ERRRRRR...and to top it off, I showed up in jeans and it was the celebration of the sukkat last night. It is one of the Jewish people's big holidays. It's like Kari showing up for yoga at our church on Christmas. Kari!

posted by Kristen at 10:14 AM   

Yoga starts tonite! Dave asked if I'm flexible! Is this a prerequisite??

posted by Kristen at 10:14 AM   

Also, the due date is May 5th!

posted by Kristen at 1:11 PM   

I just put my finger on exactly WHY I love this job so much. In no other profession could you make a bowl of mac 'n cheese, grapes and water, give it to a customer and have them reply, "This is a really great lunch Kristen! You're a good cook!" I love Jacob! He IS my self esteem in a bottle.

posted by Kristen at 1:11 PM   

Jackie sent me the funniest card ever today! I must share!



Place your arrow on the cute butt to find out what the inside said.

posted by Kristen at 9:48 PM   

We saw our first famous person in NY yesterday! I forgot to share this! Well, I don't know if it counts if you have to be told who they are and then look them up later...but whatever! We saw Zoe Saldana from "Center Stage" and "Crossroads" getting into a limo and being photographed while walking down 7th Ave! KEWL, huh!?

posted by Kristen at 10:34 PM   

Today was the nanny picnic. I met SO many fun girls! We ate till we exploded, got to explore a beautiful park, and ate some more. Kacey will now have a whole enterage for her 21st on Oct. 19! YAY!

posted by Kristen at 6:33 PM   

There's a disturbing number of people looking online for the word "hermaphrodites". I would know cuz every time they do, they get my website! All I wrote about them is that there were many in the park by Kari's house...was it Lake Calhoun? Yah. Juicy stuff!

posted by Kristen at 11:09 AM   

Today I'm gonna take a jump. New hair color...yah, I'm daring! I KNOW! We're going (drum roll please...) medium brown.

posted by Kristen at 12:35 AM   

Do you think this really looks like me...at age 23??

posted by Kristen at 12:25 AM   

Kacey and I went into the city today.

I was a clepto today! Normally I'm nice! However, today I got a free ride on the train, got a free hair tie, got a free grape, a free drink, AND a free comedy show! I also had a man draw me on the streets. I bet you're jealous! Don't be though. I look like I'm 4.

posted by Kristen at 12:19 AM   

Who can turn the world on with her smile?
Who can take a nothing day,
And suddenly make it all seem worth-while?
Well it's you girl and you should know it,
With each glance and every little movement,
You've shown it.

Love is all around no need to waste it.
You can have the time,
Why don't you take it?
You're gonna make it afterall
You're gonna make it afterall

posted by Kristen at 1:14 PM   

Oh, and on my countertop I have an unreleased, un-for-sale copy of the first season of "Mary Tyler Moore". How weird is that? It's a sign..I tell you!
(for those of you who don't know, Jackie AND Kari mistook my role as Mary Poppins for Mary Tyler Moore last week. DOO DOOO DOOO DOOO <---twiglight zone music-----) DIE.

posted by Kristen at 3:23 PM   

Good Morning America had Jon Hein of Jump the Shark on this morning. He's GREAT! To "jump the shark" is to have a nosedive to negative or non-existant popularity. Go there! Funny stuff.

posted by Kristen at 3:19 PM   

No athletic injuries today, much to everyone's relief!

posted by Kristen at 10:33 AM   

I think we should declare this day, September 20, Website Nostalgia Day! I get the first one...Does everyone remember Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific!? I think my grandma still uses it!

posted by Kristen at 10:21 AM   

I passed an "Our House Productions" truck yesterday. That's who does "A baby story", "A dating story", and "A wedding story" among others! So, Kristen gets to thinkin'...

posted by Kristen at 12:32 PM   

I got my new cell phone tonite! As of right now, Brooke and Matt have come through on ALL of their promises plus a couple bonuses! How can I not be extremely happy?

posted by Kristen at 9:12 PM   

The cleaning ladies keep multiplying! The first week there were 3. Second week there were 4. This week there were 5!!!! Wonder how long this trend can continue!? There's only so much space in this house, you know!

posted by Kristen at 4:14 PM   

They really did it!!!!!!!! Congratulations, Kari and Erik!!! I'm SO SO SO excited!

posted by Kristen at 11:02 AM   

You don't even want to know how I killed my leg today! It's the size of a watermelon at my ankle! I think I need get get well cards...

posted by Kristen at 10:26 AM   

Kari is in her Kristen nesting stage! She's buying and getting a house ready for me to move into as soon as I'm done here! How motherly and wonderful!

posted by Kristen at 2:05 PM   

I think I'll try blonde next time.

posted by Kristen at 2:10 PM   

Welcome to NJ driving school! Please obey all signs and drive carefully. Have a nice day.

posted by Kristen at 12:14 AM   

We may be exhausted, but we still have many adventures left before we sleep. Jackie's flight leaves at 6AM tomorrow morn.

posted by Kristen at 7:38 PM   

Jackie and I got hairdos today at the Livingston Mall! What do you think?

posted by Kristen at 7:35 PM   

Weekend Pics

Be sure to check all 3 pages!!!

posted by Kristen at 12:50 PM   

We were in the city all day yesterday and then headed back to Hoboken. For your pleasure, we have compiled a list of miracles that were bestowed upon us...and some very random things that happened.



Miracles

1. Found the subway where it was supposed to be on the map!

2. The door opened on the right side and we were able to get off without being mobbed.

3. We discovered the cutest restaurant EVER in Battery Park.

4. Jackie got the leaf out.

5. Met boys who just happened to have a limo.

6. Made it home in the limo ALIVE!

7. Didn't puke.

8. Made it walking through Harlem.

9. Didn't get hit by a bike in Central Park.

10.Found the hill where Big Daddy was filmed...and just for kicks, reenacted stick scene.



Randomness

1. I had the perfect moment. Overlooking Stat-O-Lib, drinking margarita, cute bartenders, perfect weather, no bugs, Jackie here.

2. Then it rained.

3. If you're black and like J-Lo, they (being the trees and tar path) apparently won't let you in to Central Park. Don't ask.

4. In NY you can take pictures with just your fingers. Well, a man in the garden told us.

5. Certs don't work if you've just puked and then kiss someone...I've heard.

6. Jackie AND Kari think I'm Mary Tyler Moore...NOT Poppins. WHAT???? She's from MN though.

7. We almost witnessed a battle on the high sea. Pirate ships...but no cannons.

8. Got the day off onto the right foot with manicures and pedicures!!

posted by Kristen at 10:28 AM   

Well, Jackie made it and she's even smiling still! We went to Hobo-town last night and....uh....drank!;-) We also mingled with a squad party and missed the train for the night! NOT a good thing to do! Cost us $40 and the driver didn't even know where Jefferson Street was.
Today we go to the big city to see what trouble we can cause.

posted by Kristen at 10:08 AM   

Jackie's gonna be here in an hour and a half!!!! OH, and my DAD sent me banana bread, bills, and BEER today! He knows me WAY too well! Heheee. I love you, dad!!

posted by Kristen at 6:19 PM   

I have DSL!!!!!

posted by Kristen at 5:02 PM   

I went with some friends to Swimfan tonight. It was very disturbing. However, entertaining none-the-less. We also went to Barnes and Noble where I purchased the newest Ani cd, "So much shouting, So much laughter". Now I must rest. Too much excitement.

posted by Kristen at 11:21 PM   

Jackie's coming TOMORROW NIGHT!!! (Round of applause, please!?) YAYYYYYYYYYY!!

posted by Kristen at 2:15 PM   

I'm a new woman! I bought all new lingerie last night! Now I can get in a car accident and make my mom proud! Too much information?? TOO BAD...I have a website and you don't!;-)

posted by Kristen at 7:25 AM   

I just looked back and this is what I wrote last year on Sept. 11:

"What in the WORLD is happening right now? The US is supposed to be a safe place to be...Do you think that the Bible means Palestinians and Afghanis when it says that the yellow race will win and that will be the end of the world? WWIII is way too close for my comfort level.WHOEVER READS THIS...please,please,please, quit procreating! Don't bring more innocent beings into this world of war!"

WHAT A DORK I AM!!

posted by Kristen at 9:49 AM   

I woke up this morning to the radio talking about 9/11. It's been a very rough morning for me...as well as thousands of people. I decided to come home after dropping Jacob off. I couldn't stay at the Jewish Center. For some reason, I have become overly paranoid that something horrible is going to happen and I'm going to be there. It just seems that last year, when this happened, I felt so far removed. I felt as though no harm would come to me or anyone I knew because the midwest is a safe haven. Being here for the anniversary, and having talked about it so much and having my whole schedule rearranged because of it (Brooke is staying several nights at Ground Zero) makes it real. It's REAL. Real people died. The memorials are absolutely breathtaking and the families are just like mine. I walked by a NY firestation last weekend where there were clowns and kids playing with the same men and women firefighters that risked their entire lives at the World Trade Center! What an awesome event to try to comprehend. I'm trying...and today is very difficult.

posted by Kristen at 9:36 AM   

Also, I'm ready for my next CD in the Kari Series. :-)

posted by Kristen at 10:24 PM   

I watched Mary Poppins tonite. I am SO her!!!! Minus the "Practically Perfect in Every Way" and the beautiful singing voice. Other than that, we're TWINS! I even have the umbrella. I mean, really!

posted by Kristen at 10:21 PM   

Jackie's coming in 4 days!!

posted by Kristen at 11:46 PM   

I cancelled the date.

posted by Kristen at 11:45 PM   

Kari misses me....She made a tribute to my homesickness. The last one is my personal favorite. It has her (her = MY) glasses.

posted by Kristen at 11:43 PM   

Ok, here's the dilemma. I have a date set for tomorrow night. He's a great guy, but just not my type. See, he's VERY quiet and shy and...well, I'm not! How do I say that without hurting his feelings? I just don't want to waste his time.

posted by Kristen at 10:57 AM   

This morning when I dropped Jacob off at school, I got to check out the workout facilities. They excellent! (ME GO COLLEGE, KARI!)I'm starting on Wednesday! Just wait..I'm gonna be Pamela Anderson very soon. (Hopefully, if all goes well, by Thanksgiving!!)

posted by Kristen at 10:50 AM   

I forgot to mention that I got to see Central Park for the first time on Saturday! It was a lovely day to just walk around and check out the sites so I sat by the lake and watched people row boats and just chat. I also got to see the NY Historical Society and the Martin Luther King, Jr. High School. It was a perfect day...that is...before my mind was distorted by Club Abyss;-)

posted by Kristen at 10:49 AM   

I went to Club Abyss last night! It was great! They hand you a complimentary beer when you walk in the door and have 3 different dance floors with different kinds of music playing. The techno ROCKED...

posted by Kristen at 12:37 PM   

I just bought a ticket home for Thanksgiving!!! YAYYYYYY! I'll be there from November 23-30.

posted by Kristen at 8:46 PM   

The new rule is..if you read it, you must comment. It's sad when the only one commenting is the one blogging! SERIOUSLY, people.

posted by Kristen at 7:21 PM   

YAY! Jackie wins! She's coming this Friday! What good friends I have!:-)

posted by Kristen at 7:16 PM   

Oh yah...and I made friends with the NetNomads owners. They gave me free caffeine.

posted by Kristen at 11:50 PM   

Tonight I was a loser. (No comments please) I went to the bar by myself...and ended up meeting 3 of the sweetest girls ever. They are au pairs from Austria and Germany. We had some of the most intriguing conversations ever! It's all a secret though until you email me.

posted by Kristen at 11:43 PM   

It was Jacob's first day of school today and it went perfect. He didn't even flinch when Brooke and I left the room! What a kid.

posted by Kristen at 7:28 PM   

Happy New Year!

posted by Kristen at 7:27 PM   

Someone searched for "hermaphrodites" today on Google and got my site!! OOPY.

posted by Kristen at 7:27 PM   

Check this place out! I HAVE to go tonite! I'm so excited!

posted by Kristen at 1:49 PM   

Everyone keeps asking me if I have any friends from MN who are interested in coming to be nannies. You midwesterners are needed! COME OVER!

posted by Kristen at 7:24 AM   

Jacob starts school today and I can hardly contain myself! Not so much because he's going to be off meeting new kids and I'm going to have a 3 hour break every day, but because during that 3 hours I get to work out at his school's health club! It's called the Jewish Community Center (JCC), so for the time being, I'm Jewish. Don't start with me!

posted by Kristen at 7:23 AM   

New Pics!! Click here and choose an album!

posted by Kristen at 8:02 PM   

Also, for those of you who are actually concerned for my wellbeing, I am NOT...repeat NOT going to jail. I sent the money today. PHEW! That was too too close.;-)

posted by Kristen at 7:48 PM   

Tomorrow I'm getting a cell phone, insurance, dsl cable modem, AND a life! I'm SO SO excited!

posted by Kristen at 7:47 PM   

And gracious Kari has yet again come through and posted more pics of the new family!! This is how I'm living through not holding the new babe...just obsessively copying Kari's pics onto my page. Happy day!

BABY PICS

posted by Kristen at 11:26 PM   

"World's Most Posed Mommy" award goes to.....

posted by Kristen at 11:23 PM   

Who's coming to visit me next???? HMMMMMMMMM!?

posted by Kristen at 11:17 PM   

So I talked to my parents today and they told me they have some bad news. There's a warrant out for my arrest. Due to FIVE unpaid parking tickets on the seventh avenue block in st. cloud, mn, I am going to JAIL! Too bad they won't find me anywhere in Minnesota! Guess I'm NEVER coming back now...or I guess I could pay 'em. Who was it again that told me you don't really have to pay them? If I remember correctly, I think he lived on seventh avenue in st. cloud, mn. CURIOUS!

posted by Kristen at 11:17 PM   

Lillian Grace Lippold
9 lbs 5 oz.
September 3rd @ 10:43pm
22 inches
Congratulations, Mike and Jenny!! I can't wait to see her!
(Thanks for doing all the work for this, Kari!!;-)

posted by Kristen at 1:48 PM   

Today I'm sad. I wanna come home.:-(

posted by Kristen at 7:10 PM   

I'm very bored.

posted by Kristen at 3:11 PM   

For those of you who are nerds like me and need to know the answer to my (very intriguing) question about "taxation without representation, here it is!! Yes, I'm very bored.

In 2001, by a vote of 2-1, a Federal appeals court rejects a case brought by residents of the District of Columbia to gain full voting representation in Congress. The U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear the case on appeal.

Therefore, the city of Washington, D.C. adopts the new license plate motto "TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION" to go on all newly printed plates.

Newly elected President George W. Bush demonstrates his opposition to D.C. voting rights by replacing the "TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION" plates on the presidential limousine with blank District plates. The "TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION" plates had been placed on the presidential limo by former President Clinton, who in his last weeks in office received national attention for his support for full enfranchisement for the District.

Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) and Senator Joseph Lieberman (D-Ct.) introduce the "No Taxation Without Representation Act" in both houses of Congress, which would exempt District residents from federal income taxes until given full voting representation.

posted by Kristen at 3:05 PM   

I'm going to take a cooking class or sign language. Can't decide which one I'm more likely to enjoy. Most likely sign language. Cooking and Kristen have separate poles.

posted by Kristen at 1:59 PM   

We went to feed the ducks today. I miss the thrills of being three.

posted by Kristen at 1:57 PM   

I didn't realize how much I missed the INTERNET! I can't get off to save my soul!!! Three days without and I'm already CRAZED! WHAAHAHAHAHAHAA.

posted by Kristen at 6:16 PM   

I made it back safely from D.C. It was an excellently glorious trip.

1. We stayed at Econo Lodge. They like to put bonus back hairs on their sheets to make you feel at home.
2. I thought NJ roads were screwed up. They're NOTHING in comparison to the "Taxation without Representation" State. Wait...is it a state?? And what does that mean??
3. Hairspray is only "a quarta" on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue. If you don't wanna buy any...well, can you spare some loose change anyway?
4. MLK Jr. Ave=Newark
5. Newark is scary.
6. Hi Kari.
7. We saw the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument. They're absolutely breathtaking...with or without obnoxious background music.
8. The Devil works at a McDonalds in downtown D.C.
9. If you're waiting for a light to turn green anyway, take that time to make sure the cars in front of you are not parked.
10.Made friends with a security guard...EXCUSE ME...Secret Service Agent who works at the White House. He helped us learn. We found out that the secret service cannot read Cosmo or paint their nails on duty. We also found out that if someone were to run through the gate when they opened it up and say...run for it...well, they would for sure be arrested--NO MATTER HOW CUTE THEY ARE. Liberty and Justice...sure.
11.We got to see the president's helicopter fly in and drop him off and leave. VERY kewl.

posted by Kristen at 6:06 PM   

AND I had 666 hits on this page last month.:-(

posted by Kristen at 5:54 PM   

LOTS of ghosts here in NJ.

posted by Kristen at 5:51 PM