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9.14.2012

Today I Was A Jealous Bitter Betty





Dear Ice Cube,

I have been meaning to write you for some time now, about 19 years to be exact. It was about that time when I first heard of your ‘good day’. I must admit, you had more than just a good day, it sounded pretty awesome, and I have been jealous ever since.

I've never been a morning person, so waking up and automatically thanking God seems pretty positive and I am going to have to remind myself to do this every once in a while. Maybe it would set my day off in a better direction rather than the usual scowl at Matt Lauer. Don’t even get me started about this Savannah Guthrie girl. Whoever thought putting her on the air was a good idea needs a serious career change. Maybe it’s because I enjoyed Ann Curry? Anne really earned her place and worked her way up and I have mad respect for that. Then it was just taken away from her. Typical.


Also, your mom cooked you breakfast, so hog or no hog, that’s pretty marvelous. I don’t remember the last time my mother cooked me breakfast. Come to think of it, I don’t think it ever happened. And, if it did, it was definitely not cooked. Pouring milk over cereal is not cooking. If it were, I could say I cooked dinner every night. I don’t. Glad you didn’t fill up too much. I know they say you’re supposed to eat like a king at breakfast, a prince at lunch and a pauper at dinner, but if I ate too much in the morning I would feel lethargic and sick all day long. I guess you feel the same way.
The ass of my car doesn’t drop, nor does it have a drop top, but that’s probably for the better because I don’t even use my moon roof. Or is a sun roof? What’s the difference? I also love air conditioning too much to give it up and it’s just a waste on a convertible I would imagine. Even with no smog, I’m still not putting that top down. But, I’m still jealous you have the option.

Kim booty called you? She can do it all night?  I can’t even get this Jdate dude to text me on the reg. Screw you, braggart.

I can assure you Mr. Cube that if I ran an intersection, the police would be all up in my business. And you didn’t get busted for the illegal gambling at Short Dog’s house. Once in Vegas when I was 20 the security at the Rio Hotel (Where every room is a suite!) made me stand five feet away from my mother like a child because I was underage. I had three months until I turned twenty-one and I know he was just doing his job, but come on. I tried playing craps once and actually tried to shake em up, shake em up, shake em up, shake em so much that when I finally threw them they hit the other side and then flipped off the table. Needless to say I got some dirty looks from some dirty men who were probably depending on me to get a hard eight so they could get comped at buffet. Again, I’m sure this hasn’t happened to you. No dirty looks for Ice Cube. Pound sign jealous.

So, wait a minute, you picked up a girl you’ve been trying to F since the “twelve” grade. Did you make it to the twelfth grade? Ha. I kid. I know you studied architectural drafting or something in college. But seriously, what happened to Kim? You have two girls now? Did I mention I’m still waiting for Mr. Jdate to confirm plans? I hope he doesn’t wake me up at one in the morning so you can go to Fat Burger. Speaking of Fat Burger, I went there at two in the morning once in homage to you. My friend Taymar and I got two cups of chili, drove to this kid’s house who we went to high school with and dumped the chili on his car for no reason whatsoever. Six years later he died. I still feel horrible to this day. So, now I’m jealous that you don’t feel bad about his death and since you didn’t even have to use your AK, you basically got through the day guilt free. Jelly to the max.

All in all Ice, I know I shouldn’t waste my time with irrational jealousy. I’m happy for you, I really am. I’m sure you deserve to have a good day. I’m sure I’ll have one soon enough. Maybe I’ll get a facial or something on Rosh Hashanah…start the New Year off right. Now who’s jealous of who? Whom? Whatever.

Stop the shit. What the fuck am I thinking about.    

8.03.2012

From Flipping Out to Flipping Disappointed

This is a little story about how I used my lunch break to write Jenni Pulos an email to invite her to a party. Of course, anytime you write an email to celebrity, you don't really except to hear anything back. But, you never know. Hollywood is a crazy place. Dreams come true all the time. There's always a small possibility of anything happening to anyone. If Lilo is still getting job offers, there is still hope that a Bravo celebrity could write me back. Right?




I'm Jenni Pulos and I'm probably a really nice person in real life




I sent this email on April 9, 2012:


Hi Jenni,

First, I just want to say what a big fan I am. I love Flipping Out, Interior Therapy and the Secret commercial you are in. You are just adorable. My good friend Desiree is also a major fan of yours. And, it's also her birthday soon! 

Desiree takes pride in the fact that she once saw 3/4 of your head in the car behind her while you were driving with Jeff. She also has an autograph from you in her cubicle at work. 

Since her birthday is coming up and she's having a lovely party at a private home in Encino, I thought I would take this opportunity to write and invite you. No pressure, but a rap would be amazing, too! 

If you are interested in coming, please let me know. It's on April 28th at 7pm. 

I hope you are doing well and can't wait for Wednesday at 10pm! 

Best,

Carly
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Six days later I was shocked to see that I had received an email back from no other than Jenni herself! OMG you guys! 

Hi Carly,


Unfortunately I will be out of town the night of the party for Desiree. Thank you so much for the invite. Can you give me Desiree's number and I will call her on her birthday.
Hope the party is amazing.
Xoxo
Jenni Pulos

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Jenni Freakin' Pulos responded to my email! And she wasn't creeped out! And she was going to call Desiree on her birthday in lieu of coming to her party. AND, she hoped the party was going to be amazing! (PS. It was!) So, I wrote back:

I'm in a state of utter shock. Jenni! How INCREDIBLY nice of you! 

Desiree's number is XXX-XXX-XXXX and her actual birthday is this Thursday, April 19th.

Again...wow! You always see these people on television and they look and act nice and you never know if it's real. I'm so glad that in your case it is! 

If you ever need a random favor, I'd be happy to help out! 

Wishing you nothing but the best forever and ever!

xoxo, 
Carly

PS. Please forward my love to Zoila, Gage...and even Jeff! 
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On April 18, the day before Desiree's birthday, I told her in the vaguest way possible: If a call comes to your cell phone from a number you don't recognize, answer it anyway. 

On the morning of April 19, upon my arrival at work I asked Desiree if anyone had called. Nothing yet I was told

11:47am: Nothing

1:42pm: Nothing

3:36pm: Nothing

5:57pm: Nothing

7:17pm: Nothing

10:21pm: Nothing

Pathetically, I kept asking well into the next day. 

To sum things up, Jenni had let me down. But what's worse, I'm sure she let herself down. 

Now, flash forward to May 9, a good 3 weeks after the actual birthday. Checking my email I get this! 

Carly,
I am such a dope and never called Desiree. I still will even though it is a belated birthday wish now. Please accept my apology. 
Xoxo
Jenni 

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Jenni, you have just totally redeemed yourself. You're not a dope! You're just a busy woman trying to make it in this male dominated world. Girrrrrrrrrlfriend, I get it. No love lost. I still love you...or do I? To let her know that I still love her, I write her back. 

Jenni,

You are so not a dope! I can't even imagine having a schedule like yours! A belated birthday call would be most awesome. You are, most awesome as well. 

Desiree: XXX-XXX-XXXX

Again, thank you, thank you, thank you!

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It's been three months and Jenni has still not called. I now understand why Jeff makes faces like this all the time:


He's exhausted! Can you blame him? Insert my face into his hand and that's how I am still feeling. 

I know you're a good person, Jenni. I know you meant to call. I know how work and life and your wedding (best wishes by the way!) can be overwhelming and cause you to let things slip through the cracks. It's ok. I know you're feeling like this: 






HOW YOU'RE FEELING -------------------











But, don't feel so bad. We understand. We forgive you. 

I mean, I'll admit for a good two weeks I was cursing your name and shaking my fist at you, but then I realized that just the fact that you wrote back at all was an amazing thing in itself. I know you're a good person. And anyway, even if I did ever get angry, I know you have a body guard that could kick my ass. 

"Are you bite me, Carly?"


7.27.2012

Dear Rachel and Rodger


Your "Family" Now


Dear Rachel and Rodger,

First, I think you both are seriously Ah-maze-ing. Congratulations on Skylar. He’s truly gorgeous and you both should be very proud of yourselves.

Speaking of beautiful children, I was wondering if you ever considered adopting a lovely, 31 year old, nice Jewish girl from West Los Angeles? I’m very low-maintenance, have my own car and don’t even have to live with you, although I could babysit with little notice if I did. Honestly, I’m very good with babies and children and wouldn’t you rather leave Skylar alone with a family member/sibling rather than a nanny? That could be me!

I’m not asking for anything monetary from you. I’ve already graduated from college, hold a full time job (that I’m willing to leave if you requested), and even pay my own car insurance. Like any child, I would love an allowance, but just throw me an old Prada or Bottega bag every once in a while and I’m set to go. Don’t have a bag to give away? I’ll take that Missoni blanket you spilled coffee on or even a fabulous scarf with an ink mark on it. See, I’m pretty flexible.

The bond a mother and daughter share is like nothing else. And Rodger, haven’t you always wanted a daddy’s girl? I could fill the void at the snap of your fingers. My grandmother always told me an old saying: A son is a son until he takes a wife, a daughter is a daughter all of your life. One day, in the not so far future, Skylar is going to get married, have his own family and let you know that “Sorry Mom and Dad, it’s my wife’s family's turn for Passover.” And, where I’ll be you ask?  In the kitchen cooking up a storm for OUR Passover. Have you tried my kugel? It's not kosher for Pesach, but it's delicious! Basically, I’m never going to leave you!

All in all, I need you as much as you need me. I need parents to educate me on life's fabulousness. You need a daughter to help to look out for you in your old age. Prada and Bottega aside, I will love you!

How Your Family Should Be

With love,
Your Daughter Carly

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