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By Heather Christena Schmidt December 29, 2017January 20, 2021

I’m Over Christmas

I took down our Christmas decorations on Christmas Day. I’m not even kidding, you guys. I did. Even before the grandparents were out the door, after watching the kids open … Continue reading I’m Over Christmas

By Heather Christena Schmidt July 7, 2014

Now That I Don’t Live In the Ghetto Anymore, What Will I Talk About?

Those of you that have been around here for a while know that I have a history of living in ghettos. It’s – of course – of no fault of … Continue reading Now That I Don’t Live In the Ghetto Anymore, What Will I Talk About?

By Heather Christena Schmidt April 3, 2014April 3, 2014

Welcome To Texas, You’re Pregnant

I never thought I’d say this, but I miss California. I miss the way you can go outside and not break into a sweat from the sheer heat and humidity, … Continue reading Welcome To Texas, You’re Pregnant

By Heather Christena Schmidt November 26, 2013November 26, 2013

I Like The Cold

People always look at me like I’m a complete moron when I tell them that I like the cold. As in cold outside, you know: snow, sleet, wind chill. I … Continue reading I Like The Cold

By Heather Christena Schmidt November 5, 2013

7 Ways I Know I’m Married To A Californian

My husband was born and raised in California. I know, puke. He went to college in California. He works in California’s biggest industry. Except for a couple of family vacations … Continue reading 7 Ways I Know I’m Married To A Californian

By Heather Christena Schmidt July 3, 2013

From California

I take it pretty offensively when people refer to me as “from California.” First and foremost, I don’t really like California. It’s nothing personal against anyone that does – I … Continue reading From California

By Heather Christena Schmidt May 3, 2013May 3, 2013

STFU Fridays: The Letter Of The Day Is F

I have had a really horrible week. Really awful. Everyone around me seems to be acting like an ungrateful asshole. My spaghetti sauce in the crockpot yesterday got ruined because … Continue reading STFU Fridays: The Letter Of The Day Is F

By Heather Christena Schmidt March 4, 2013

Can I Have Your Autograph?

When my husband and I first got married, his bosses gave us a pair of their season tickets to a Lakers game. Sure, I fucking hate the Lakers and anything-Los … Continue reading Can I Have Your Autograph?

By Heather Christena Schmidt December 13, 2012

My Guest Blog Over At Seasons of Insanity

So I wrote a guest blog over at Seasons of Insanity. It’s pretty goddamned hilarious if you ask me. Click the link to read it Is California the Site of … Continue reading My Guest Blog Over At Seasons of Insanity

By Heather Christena Schmidt October 2, 2012October 2, 2012

The Worst Part About California

Don’t believe anything the tourist ads, or the hipsters with their million dollar trust funds, tell you. California has a lot of downsides. Sure, the weather is typically pretty nice; … Continue reading The Worst Part About California

By Heather Christena Schmidt October 1, 2012October 1, 2012

Ironies in My Home

Friday I ranted on STFU Fridays about hipsters, which is very close to home for me because I’m married to someone that wishes with every breath in his body that … Continue reading Ironies in My Home

By Heather Christena Schmidt August 30, 2012August 31, 2012

This Week’s STFU: People That Give Bad Advice

For this week’s Shut the Fuck Up Fridays, I’d like to address people that give bad advice. Have you ever been given bad advice? I’ve been given plenty of it. … Continue reading This Week’s STFU: People That Give Bad Advice