Over 3 years ago my husband mentioned that maybe I’d like twitter.
“Twitter? What is that?”
“It’s social media. Like Facebook”
Considering I wasn’t on Facebook, that didn’t really help me. Twitter just sounded cooler than Facebook, so that night I set up an account.
Hmm. I wonder if he regrets suggesting that to me?
It was love at the first 140.
For the first year, I tweeted to myself.
I didn’t know what the @ button was. I never checked it. I just kept plugging away with my 140 thoughts and noticed that I had a few followers.
One day I decided to click that “@” thing and noticed that people were tweeting TO me. Like conversation.
OH! NOW IT GET IT.
Through new found conversation, people on twitter kept asking where my blog was.
This was hilarious to me. A) I don’t write. B) I got a C in college English 103.
That combo didn’t exactly scream “Put paragraphs together!”
After some encouragement from people, many listed here, I would try this blog thing.
And that brings me to today.
Tonight I will stand on a stage to read words that I put together.
Words that would have never been put together without her.
Words that didn’t exist before my rambling daily 140’s.
Words that continued on this blog of mine that you may read.
Words that are possible for me to share because Ann Imig created the Listen to your Mother show.
Three years ago, there was no way I would have seen this in my future.
The love, support, and words of encouragement have been overwhelming.
And it’s amazing.
Thank You.
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And a special thank you to the producers Melisa, Tracey, and the cast who each are beyond amazing.
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I can't remember how I found your blog, but it is a wonderfully entertaining distraction from all the crap I have to do today.
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Oh – how did it go?? I love this entire thing, that Ann – she's a wise one. Can't wait to see everyone's readings on you tube.
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You were a natural, Jen. We loved having your piece and your energy on the show. :)
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I wish I could be there to see you. Congrats!
The fact that I am one of the people on that list is such an honor. It's an honor to know you. You are amazing & this is such an awesome opportunity.
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I’m proud of you, and I know you’ll do great tonight.
Wish I could be there for you tonight.
Love you so much, my friend.
What an exciting journey! Break a leg tonight and enjoy yourself. Congratulations on being a part of something so amazing.
Like you, I didn't click on that @ button for a LONG time into my twittering, and when I did – HOLY WOW did I discover and amazing world of brilliance and light that I had no idea was happening. You helped me fall in love with this big bad internet < three years ago, and I am so thrilled that you will now be able to give that gift to a whole new audience of people!
Congrats & have fun :)
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I am certainly glad that you figured out that whole @ thing…and the blogging thing…AND that you took a leap of faith and will stand on that stage. You will absolutely rock it
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You will own this, Jen.
I so wish that I could be there to hear your words.
Much love, my friend!
xoxo
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You are going to be AMAZING! I should know, I already heard your piece :)
You were born to be funny in front of people.
Live. Beyond 140.
So much love to you today!
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Love.
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Have fun sharing! You'll do awesome!
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I am pretty sure that we are going to be fricking amazing tonight AND have fun doing it! So happy to know you and your hilarious writing~
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Can't wait to see you up on stage tonight babe. Thank your wonderful husband for inviting us to that first Halloween party, and exposing us to the awesome that we would eventually also know as TheNextMartha :)
You mastered this social media thing so quickly, I just figured out today by reading this post, I started following you on Twitter before you’d figured out the @.
Congrats on being you, congrats on the show. Is kick ass the new break a leg? Let’s make it so: kick ass today.
Its funny how things evolve. I am so glad your husband suggested Twitter because you are awesome to read whether 140 or more. And I love our little conversations.
Beautiful post! Good luck today and enjoy your moment.
Oh gosh. We're finally here.
I am SO GLAD that you're a part of this show. I can't wait to see you read your words on stage tonight, and I can't wait for you to hear people laughing (when they're SUPPOSED TO, of course!).
And next week? Maybe we can get back to our new hangout and reminisce. ;) xoxo
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You will be amazing. You are amazing. xo
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I feel EXACTLY the same way.
I say screw SOPA: I'm stealing this post and tweeting it out as mine.
LOVE YOU, JEN.
Break a leg at the show!!!
I joined a few years ago too…but totally didn't get it. I followed a friend through texts on my phone and would get all these inane messages to other people. Only seeing one side of the convo was boring LOL. Oppps. I only joined again once I started blogging. I had written on LiveJournal for a LONG time but decided to start a proper blog after having a baby. So 3 years for me this time too :-) Happy to have found you along the way!
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