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Revision 5.0 / December 12, 2011


Photo by the incomparable Michael Cardwell for the This is Memphis project.

My name is Jen.

I live with my fiancé, Brian. We’ve been together seven and a half years and our wedding is scheduled for April 14, 2012.

We have two cats named Trish and Buddy. Should you stick around, you’ll hear a lot about them because they are cats and therefore in charge of my life. I talk to them regularly and sing them popular songs with the lyrics altered to be relevant to them. I promise I’m not crazy — or maybe I am. I’m in my late twenties. Most of those years have been spent here in Memphis, the rest were in New Orleans. I hope to move back there someday, if Brian ever obliges.

On December 7, 2011 I was laid off from my job as social media specialist at The Commercial Appeal newspaper. I was there for about a year before my position was eliminated. Prior to that, I worked at The Daily News, a smaller newspaper where I did a little bit of everything. What began as an internship after I graduated from the University of Memphis turned into my first “career job.” The first few years I worked there, I continued bartending one night a week and as needed. Waiting tables and bartending taught me a lot of what I know and understand about people. I’d go back if I had to. Though I don’t miss the days of having to sing for my supper, there may come a point when I simply miss being employed.

I started blogging in college and have gone through countless domains in the ten years since then. This one’s lasted the longest — since 2005, I think. But what does it mean, you ask? Well, I’m about 5’2″ so I’m a bit of a half-pint. I know 5’2″ doesn’t seem that short, but it’s relative. Everyone I know is taller than me. Except my mother. At any rate, it’s given me a sympathetic appreciation for all things “mini.” Seems silly now that I think about it but there’s no turning back now. (insert jargon about personal brands and online identity here.)

I like to use words like “hogshead” and “braggadocio.” I never pass up an opportunity to make a pun. I met some of the coolest people I know online. I’m a “catch-up” sleeper even though I know it’s bad for me. I like a good bloody mary. I put Tony Chachere’s Cajun seasoning on everything I cook. Everything. I don’t ride my bike enough. I have a scar on my foot from falling in the ocean a couple summers ago. I’m sarcastic and sardonic. I wish SNL was funnier. I obsessively check Craigslist missed connections for gross stories, people I know, and gross stories involving people I know. Being in New Orleans when the Saints won the Super Bowl was one of the best weekends of my life. I don’t know how I functioned before I had an iPhone. I watch too much TV. I drive a Fit. I get way too worked up at basketball games. I curate a lunch blog. That’s about all you need to know about me.

12 Comments

Todd on 05.12.2007 at 7:09 am.

WOW!
You seem pretty cool. Dreamhost and Mac user here myself. Keep in touch. I love making new “geek” friends.

Anshu on 07.16.2007 at 4:32 am.

Jen,
I chanced upon this through 9rules.. read one of your comments and laughed my head off… at work… was sent home… anyway…
I am sure gonna be tracking this page. keep writing… really like whatever’s in my head about you .

Roberto on 10.02.2007 at 2:08 pm.

Hey Jen,
Nice site. Your taste in music is what brought me to your website. I came across your name at some topic over at 9rules, checked your info, found your site, read a blurb about Digitalism and thought I’d say hi and thanks for getting me into Digitalism, those dudes rock.

CarlaCarlaCarlaCarla on 10.05.2007 at 6:22 am.

Thanks for not sharing all those good stories about the rock concerts you attended.

I like this blog.

CrookedtoothMcGee on 10.16.2007 at 11:50 pm.

So I love reading your blog……..It makes me miss Memphis like I miss getting kicked in the balls and the only reason you like bartending is cause you gte to drink for free. They are the only family we have. :) missed

Sebastiano on 03.16.2008 at 1:07 am.

Hi Jen! just giving my 2 cents, I love your blog design, nice and clean, I’ve just speeded through this blog, but tomorrow I will spend some quality time reading your blog! again very nice!

^-^

PS, we have one thing in common : bartending ! love my job…

Maurrean Barger on 03.23.2008 at 12:49 pm.

found you on twitter. about to follow you. you know about the social media breakfast coming up in a few weeks in Memphis?

dirt on 05.05.2008 at 3:18 am.

all of these people above me want to hit it

dirt on 05.05.2008 at 3:19 am.

all of the people above me want to hit it

am i doing this right? did i just f’ing double post? damn i better not have.

Bukkake on 05.15.2008 at 2:41 am.

Nice look, Mom.

1213 W. Freeman
Carbondale, Illinois 62901

There’s a “901″ in it….

TAKE ME HOME I’M WASTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Elisabeth on 08.31.2008 at 3:27 pm.

Found you on Twitter (trying not to sound like I’m stalking you) and I’ll be adding this to my Google Reader.

Nirob Akash on 02.19.2012 at 3:11 pm.

Hi Jen,
Congratulation for your wedding (advance). You know, 14 April is the first day of Bengali new year . You choose a nice day for your wedding. Wish you a best of luck. Bye

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