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June 15, 2006
Giving the people what they want

Today, there was great potential for me to feel depressed and cry a lot. The last day of school for my boys, friends not speaking to me because I am a Horrible Person and also, fat, blahblahblahwahwahwah. But then, the greatest thing EVER happened! I recieved an email from The Bride To Be which contained totally embarrassing and yet totally awesome pictures of a certain someone doing a certain type of dance and Ha! Depression averted!

(Ok. Not really, but can we pretend? Please? Thank you!)

I can't decide on what to title the following picture, so let me give you a few of the choices.

"Proof that I am sometimes a jackass"
"Proof that I am a happy drunk"
"Proof that I need to get out more"
"Proof that I wasn't lying when I said I only gained 6 pounds, but it looks more like 15 because WHOA, that's a lot of rolls all up in my stomach area"
Or (and I think I'll go with this one)

"Proof that I did the worm on the floor of the bowling alley bar."

Are you sure you still want to invite me to your party?

Posted by Y at June 15, 2006 08:46 AM
Comments

You are so invited to my party. I love it!

Posted by: Laura at June 15, 2006 10:31 AM

"Are you sure you still want to invite me to your party?"

Yes. Cleavage that nice has to partay! :)
And anyone that enjoys doing The Worm that much has to be great fun.

Posted by: Itchy at June 15, 2006 10:38 AM

Dude... you are totally invited to my party. And even though you have no idea who I am and have never spoken to me, I will serve massive amounts of alcohol if it means that you will do the worm during my party. You crack me up Y, seriously.

Posted by: chrissylas at June 15, 2006 10:42 AM

I happened on to your site by mistake. It's like a car wreck where you just have to look. I read several of your posts. I know there are people like you, but ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Can we say disgusting . . . . . revolting . . . . . . repulsive???

Posted by: T at June 15, 2006 10:55 AM

That is hysterical! You would totally be invited to my party if I ever in fact had any parties.

(T, you are a complete jackass. Didn't your mother teach you that if you don't have anything nice to say you shouldn't say anything at all?)

Posted by: Laura B. at June 15, 2006 10:58 AM

Y, I would not only still invite you, I would pay for the damn plane ticket to get you out here myself.

Posted by: Finy at June 15, 2006 11:01 AM

Awesome. I respect how far you are willing to go to win a contest. And posting the photos? Damn. Are you sure there aren't balls underneath that skirt?

[By the way, I think dear T (above) is a jackass, as Laura has already pointed out. A stupid jackass who left an apparently valid e-mail address that gives his first and last name. I'm just sayin'...]

Posted by: Nicole at June 15, 2006 11:04 AM

LOVE IT!! You rock! :)

Posted by: Melissa @ Organized Chaos at June 15, 2006 11:07 AM

I would definitely invite you to a party.\

Rolls! What rolls? All I see is an awesome rack.

Posted by: Maria at June 15, 2006 11:09 AM

It's alright you guys. People are entitled to their opinions. The funny thing is? The words T used to describe me, is exactly how I feel about myself most days.

But, I love that you all get protective of me. You guys are awesome. xoxo

Posted by: Y at June 15, 2006 11:10 AM

I love your willingness to be "real"!!! Love the pics, the posts, all of it! You always write about what we all feel like-- don't ever stop that!

Posted by: Cindi at June 15, 2006 11:13 AM

OMG... you are my hero...FAB. PHOTOS...AB FAB! :D

Posted by: GFI at June 15, 2006 11:14 AM

Very boobilicious! What is even funnier to me is that I wore an outfit almost exactly like that yesterday (without all of the boobiliciousness since mine are a little less ample). What great style you have! ;-)

Posted by: Carley at June 15, 2006 11:14 AM

I would totally invite you to my party!!!

You're such a hoot. Thanks for posting the pics!

Posted by: Michelle` at June 15, 2006 11:17 AM

Would you mind moving to Ohio? I would invite you to every party I know about (and even dinner every night). You are hilarious!!!!!

Posted by: Deanna at June 15, 2006 11:32 AM

Why oh why do you have to be on the wrong coast?!!! You are sooooo invited to any of my parties in Philly!

Posted by: B.J. at June 15, 2006 11:35 AM

oh...and T - you suck ass. Just sayin

Posted by: B.J. at June 15, 2006 11:37 AM

ROCK. ON.
(I can not WAIT for Blogher)

Posted by: Zoot at June 15, 2006 11:42 AM

Longtime lurker, first time caller .... and I would like to invite you to every party I ever have from now until forever!

Posted by: keepergirl at June 15, 2006 11:46 AM

lets call it
35.00 for the outfit
10.00 to drink
and priceless to see Y get her thang on ;)
heheheheehe ...Y your are too funny :)

Posted by: tonya cinnnamon at June 15, 2006 11:49 AM

BOBSBOBSBOBS!

I can see your dirty pillows...and me likes what me sees! Sexy worm, you.

Posted by: macgeezel at June 15, 2006 11:50 AM

Jealous of the boobs... You looked fabulous!

And you should be proud that some people (ie. T) are clearly jealous of you.

Posted by: E :) at June 15, 2006 11:53 AM

Screw the dancin, your cleavage RULES!

Posted by: RSM at June 15, 2006 12:03 PM

Dude, you can come to my parties anytime.

Posted by: Beccaface at June 15, 2006 12:13 PM

OK Y, you are not allowed to say or think fat things about yourself because the very first think I thought when I saw that photo was "wow, she's about the same size as me!" :)

Besides, you've got great boobs! A great outfit! Gorgeous hair! And you crack me the hell up!

Posted by: Kimberly at June 15, 2006 12:17 PM

I never doubted for one second that you did it! Awesome, just awesome...and you look great!

Posted by: pinkme at June 15, 2006 12:21 PM

Hah! I so totally need to show this to my husband, who will clearly realize immediately that there are other people that dance and party like me and that it is NOT shameful! :-P

LOVE it Y!!!!

Posted by: DeannaBanana at June 15, 2006 12:33 PM

Oh hon, you would be the GUEST OF HONOR at my party. (To which T is not invited.)

Posted by: Mamacita at June 15, 2006 12:45 PM

And Y, definitely don't listen to T. She or he is uglier than anyone cares to admit because regardless of how he/she looks on the outside, the inside is all black and twisted and cruel. You're much cooler and much more beautiful (inside AND out) than they ever will be.

Posted by: chrissylas at June 15, 2006 01:05 PM

you SO rock the worm! you have an open invite to every freakin' party in my future!

Posted by: Soochal at June 15, 2006 01:12 PM

I so..................wish i had been at that party!

At first I thought "Oh-No , she did---nt"
and then i saw those pictures and thought
"oh yes she did"

I heart you!

Posted by: Heatherg at June 15, 2006 01:25 PM

umm it's no party with out YOU.
YOU are the party am I right?!?!?!

Posted by: Tammy at June 15, 2006 01:32 PM

Honestly, I think T is just jealous of your aerobic dance skillz. Only an expert dancer would even THINK of attempting the Worm in thongs..
your shoes..you already informed us of the granny panties. You always make me smile Y! U R FUNNY

Posted by: JesseeezMOm at June 15, 2006 01:52 PM

"disgusting...revolting...repulsive"???

"The words T used to describe me, is exactly how I feel about myself most days... But, I love that you all get protective of me."

Y, get protective of yourself! I hope you weren't serious. Disgusting, revolting, and repulsive are words we save for violent criminals, old potato salad, and hardcore fisting porn. Come on. You are none of these things!

You're hilarious and I love the photo proof. Get on loving yourself, woman! Everyone else does!

p.s. you're so invited to my wedding, whenever that will be :)

Posted by: p at June 15, 2006 01:56 PM

You would SO be invited to any party I have, and we've even had our political differences in the past! You are GREAT.

Posted by: Julie at June 15, 2006 02:11 PM

This T person was kiddin, right?

And Y was further kidding when she said that is how she feels about herself most days because, um, hello? Do I have to fly across country to bitch slap someone I've never met? I will. Don't tempt me. Language like that, though occasionally cathartic, is WRONG.

T is also a super genius because even if his comments were real? Hello email. Jerk.

Posted by: desiree at June 15, 2006 02:28 PM

"T" = teri.atkinson@comcast.net

just you know, so we can make sure (s)he was kidding.

Posted by: desiree at June 15, 2006 02:30 PM

YOU ROCK!!!

OH MY...NICE BOBS!

Posted by: teresa at June 15, 2006 02:48 PM

It makes me even more want to have you at my party!! Especially since you're sad today and clearly THEY are in the wrong. You rock Y!

Posted by: Melody at June 15, 2006 03:48 PM

Y,
I don't comment much but I'm a daily reader -- I, too, would totally invite you to a party! And odd enough, I don't got a freakin clue what the worm was, until I saw the pictures! :-)

Keep being you, a lot of us love ya that way... even if it's just through a blog!

Hugs~
Katie

Posted by: Katie at June 15, 2006 04:07 PM

Y, I so totally wish we lived closer! You are so much fun! And wow, the bobs are amazing!!=)

Posted by: SheilaInVa at June 15, 2006 05:24 PM

I'm actually impressed by the color coordination going on in the background...the girls match, the guys match...it's like an actual photoshoot for you to show off your skillz

Posted by: Luscious Lumpkin at June 15, 2006 05:27 PM

I wasn't sure before. Now. I am.

You ARE the party, sunshine.

Posted by: Lena at June 15, 2006 05:49 PM

I read your site every day, and I'd really been looking forward to the "worm" update...thanks for posting the great pics!! I'm a stay at home mom of 2 toddlers, and I relate so much to the things you write - thank you, thank you, thank you for being so honest and funny!

Posted by: Stacey at June 15, 2006 06:13 PM

I'm sure the rest of you is lovely, but I can't get past the bobs. Can I invite the bobs to my party? Please? Pretty please can they come out to play?!

Posted by: Tammy at June 15, 2006 06:15 PM

Any Party, Any Day, Any Time, Any Where! You totally would my my guest list!!

Posted by: Daren at June 15, 2006 06:19 PM

I also rarely comment--but I look forward to reading you every day! I just want to say that you look super-fine, gorgeous even! But what is even more beautiful about you is how much fun you have. Someone could be a size negative 4 and be a total schmo and noone would want to hang out with them. You are hot-inside and out-that is all I am sayin'

Posted by: kelley at June 15, 2006 06:56 PM

PS: that is some jacked-up cleavage, woman!

Posted by: kelley at June 15, 2006 06:57 PM

Since women are the majority I just wanted to say I love reading 'Joy Unexpected' too. Dad, husband, love reading about the other side. And yes, 'Y' rocks as a mom, wife, party animal...

I 'heart' Y

;)

-Mike

Posted by: Mike at June 15, 2006 08:05 PM

Hooray! I love that you DID this, and I love MORE that you showed us. Made my day. Obv. I am going to the wrong parties.

Anyone know any good bowling allies?

Posted by: Wendy at June 15, 2006 08:26 PM

I don't comment often, but I read daily, and I'm posting in hopes that my "I love you" positive energy negates dumb ass T's jerkatude. I THINK YOU'RE AWESOME AND OMG HAWT MAMA!!! And? That pink it awesome on you because it's bright, and your hair looks great with it. Not to mention TEH BOBS that are all "Yeah I have three kids, but I could beat 20yr olds in a wet T-shirt contest".

Posted by: Sara at June 15, 2006 08:28 PM

The girl in the background with the brown hair is all, "She did not" while the blonde is all, "Go Y!"

Of course, the boys are all just vying for the cleavage shot.

Awesome!

Posted by: Jessie at June 15, 2006 09:35 PM

Man. I have some serious love for you guys.

And Jessie? I LOVE your commentary on the photos. So awesome.

Posted by: Y at June 15, 2006 09:37 PM

Girrrl! You are so invited to any party of mine! Although I have to admit, I didn't notice the other folk in the pix- too distracted by the rack on you! Gotta go back to see the reactions.
Nothing but love for you from this fan...

Posted by: demondoll at June 15, 2006 10:22 PM


and we totally couldn't see your pad, either.
just for the record.

Posted by: tiffers at June 15, 2006 11:27 PM

I'm not crazy about parties, but feel free to come on over and be our party. We even have a lint brush handy, to get the pet hair off you after you do The Worm.

Was this a girls in pink, boys in blue kinda party?

Posted by: Flippy at June 16, 2006 12:13 AM

LOL...tiffers i was thinking the same thing

but damn Y next time make sure someone has a camera that can at least take a short video...that worm needs to be seen in its full glory woman!!

Posted by: Fiona at June 16, 2006 01:13 AM

DA WORM! love it! you look great on the floor AND you're having fun! i'd TOTALLY invite you to my party :)

Posted by: kim at June 16, 2006 01:30 AM

1. Yer still invited to my party.
2. Hot pink is definitely your color.
3. Major boob envy happening over here.

;^)

Posted by: Beth at June 16, 2006 04:31 AM

you're totally invited to my bridal shower. virginia isn't too far, right? :)

Posted by: geeky at June 16, 2006 05:23 AM

Proof that I hope you washed your hands after that one.

Posted by: Sarcastic Journalist at June 16, 2006 07:56 AM

delurking to say:

1. love your blog

2. you are SO invited to any party that i have. :)

Posted by: michele at June 16, 2006 08:00 AM

this helps cheer me up after the LCS debacle.

Awesome, Y. And nice ta-tas.

Posted by: jenfromboston at June 16, 2006 08:05 AM

Have signed you up to give lessons, poolside, BlogHer '06 cocktail party, 7/28.

Posted by: Lisa Stone at June 16, 2006 08:09 AM

I'm pretty sure T tried to do the worm once at party and ended up with a horrendous head injury.

Woman, if you got it, flaunt it!

Posted by: Suburban Turmoil at June 16, 2006 08:18 AM

The only thing that could possibly make those pictures any greater is if they had caught a mid-writhe action shot (the part where you catch a little air). Hell, I should fly you out to the east coast to give us lessons! Absolutely great pictures, and I'm pretty sure that the bobs distracted everyone from the granny panties. Mwah!

Posted by: vertyeux at June 16, 2006 08:36 AM

Y - Job Opportunity!

We all hire you as party entertainment! You can put a rider together that states travel, accomodations, and blackberry green tea fraps are to be included with your rate, and you in turn provide ultimate dance entertainment, and friendship for the lifetime of said party! You could become an international traveler AND get new kitchen cabinets! You have references, portfolio pictures, and a full client base here.

:)

Posted by: B.J. at June 16, 2006 09:00 AM

I was just wondering......Ummm......Ummmm....Could you teach me to do that?

Posted by: Old Fart Grandma at June 16, 2006 09:37 AM

Delurking to say you just made my day. You consistently crack me up, but you really got me this time....

Posted by: kristi at June 16, 2006 10:41 AM

I can't believe you posted pictures! I LOVE IT. Everything about that shower sounds ace, from the surprise element to the bowling alley to The Worm!

Posted by: AJWP at June 16, 2006 12:04 PM

I'm always vaguely amused by the fact that trolls NEVER have blogs we can check out, you know, after they've indicated how superior they are. I guess we're just supposed to take their word that they're really, truly a size 1 with a perfect husband and perfect children. Hey, all the perfect people I know get their kicks out of insulting strangers :p

In any case, as a lesbian I'd like to say that I love the use of the word BOBS! Now every time I hear the name "Bob", I can have a Beavis and Butthead reaction to it: Heh heh heh... you said "BOBS" :)

Posted by: Leigh-Ann at June 16, 2006 03:00 PM

Um, around here? Especially lately? You would BE the party. Rock on.

Posted by: Belinda at June 16, 2006 03:53 PM

dude. you better bring that shit to blogher. i'm just sayin'. wear pants and bring on the worm.

Posted by: becky at June 16, 2006 05:31 PM

I can't wait to meet you at BlogHer - Jes and I are rooming together and you are SO invited to partake in margaritas for breakfast with us. Obviously, you rock. Like, obviously.

Karen

Posted by: Karen Rani at June 17, 2006 10:01 AM

Oh, sorry, I didn't realize this was a lesbian blog. . . . not my cup of tea. . . . . . All of you oohing and aaahhing over another woman's boobs. . . . . . ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Posted by: T at June 17, 2006 03:58 PM
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My name is Y, but you can call me "Jesse's girl." I am an Aerobic Dancer and have mastered many moves, but the one I am the most proud of is "The Monkey." I have three kids. ALL FROM THE SAME DAD (Because, did you know someone actually asked me that question?) A 15 year old son, a 11 year old son and a 4 year old daughter who was not planned but who is loved more than words could ever express. I am addicted to Starbucks, reality TV and to getting really good deals through coupons and "club member" savings (Please, respect The Costco Card.) I am extremely competive and if you don't believe me, just ask my husband about the time I sold him out to win a game of Taboo. If you're waiting for the part where I speak of my love for walks on the beach or slow dancing in the rain, you're going to be disappointed because my idea of a good time usually involves things like "burping contests" and "doing The Worm".

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