This blog started as a place where I could tell stories about my dating life and vent about how awful and/or fun and/or unintentionally hilarious dating could be. Now almost 4 years later, it has deteriorated into a place where I write about my Sims' obsession and post pictures of my dog. For me, personally, this is fantastic because it means I've found a guy that I really want to be with, and who seems to want to be with me too! VICTORY!
On the flip side, I don't have all the ridiculous 1st date stories to tell anymore (I think Paco would frown upon me going on first dates these days). While I have loved blogging, and loved meeting all the amazing people I've met through blogging, I think it's time to say goodbye to Miss Minneapolis. Thank you to everyone who has read the nonsense I write - I really appreciate it!
Just so I don't leave you totally empty handed, I want to leave you with 3 things. First, look at these pictures of my parents' new Boston Terrier puppy, Betsy. Isn't she adorable?
Okay, plus one more of Otis because I don't want him reading this and feeling left out:
Second, here's a list of some of my favorite blogs - go check them out to waste your work day away instead!
- Hobocamp - I know I've mentioned this blog quite a few times before, but it is hilarious. I have had the pleasure of meeting the author, Meg, on a number of occasions, and she is funny and delightful in person as well as online.
- The Vegetable Assassin - This one is newer, and written by a Canadian. Give it a chance anyway, it's pretty funny, and not all about vegetables.
- Hollywood Sucker - Her recaps of The Hills are hilarious, and I don't even watch The Hills.
- Peter DeWolf - Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, but always Canadian and inappropriate.
- Your Beard is Good - "A blog illiterates can read".
- Sanctuary Tails - A blog from Farm Sanctuary.
- Peaceful Prairie Blog - Another farm animal sanctuary blog.
- Finding My True Calling: Benevolent Dictator
- The Things We Do For Love - the one where I put Otis in a buggy behind my bike
- The One Where I'm on Vicodin - because crippling headaches CAN be funny
- Emotional Stability: All It's Cracked Up to Be?
- Maybe Mr. Ski Mask Isn't So Bad? - the one where I wonder what I'm doing with online dating
- Match.com Profiles: My Friendly Advice for Men
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26 comments:
Ha, thank you for the plug! But boo to you going. I hope you have fun and enjoy life and all that good stuff. On and don't forget to have ten children. And several dogs/goats/other animals.
Also Betsy? ADORABLE!
Awww. You'll be missed, lady.
Thanks for the shout-out.
And for the cute puppy pics.
betsy is precious, and her name is perfect
it'll be good to reread your old dating posts and finally spill some of my own.
it's sad about the blog but happy that you and paco are going strong :)
lots of luck
Boooooooo! I demand a re-post. Like, one that says you're not stopping the blog.
You stay cool lady. I'll hit you up on the Facebook one and a while with my own total nonsense. It's what I'm best at. And you don't have to even respond back.
Man everyone is quitting. You are all terrible motivators. I'm hanging on by a thread here, woman!
Well good luck with your future writing projects and your Sims.
Well shit. It's been fun reading, Miss.
Well damn... :(
that's all I got
You'll definitely be missed, doll! It's been fun, and don't forget that you one of the best times was all the Jonas girly fans. Those gals were the best.
Nooooo...
What am I going to do with my time (when I should be working) now?!
I love(d) your blog. Thanks for entertaining me for the last two-odd years (and sorry I didn't comment more often).
Are you serious? That's 3 of my favourite bloggers who have given up writing THIS year.
Aww. :(
boohiss! but cute new pup! thanks for the time you gave us and a special thanks for one of my all time favorite quotes: "butter that up like corn on the cob!" best of luck to you, paco, and the pups.
You will be missed!
You held the number one spot in my list of blogs for the last two years.
Good luck to you!
Yes, READ ME! Another blog down. Boo to falling in love.
Just promise you'll relaunch with a fabulous entry and a return to online dating if you and Paco break up.
Good luck to you Mindy, thanks for the often hilarious posts, which I read in between sessions with enginerds.
Later,
SA
I miss you already!!!
But as long as you're happy... well, I'll allow it. ;)
All the best to you, love!!!
xoxox
It has been an absolute pleasure knowing you, Otis and all the rest.
Congrats to you and Paco - may you have many happy years together.
Love you lots!
=( Miss you already!
You are a very talented writer as well as hilarious. I always thought you should get paid for it (i.e. book, newspaper column, etc.). I think the first that I ever read was "An apology to the guy I met last night". I was laughing so hard I was in tears. Thanks for all the laughs in the last couple of years and best of luck
I can't find your email address and I've got a post coming up soon that pertains to YOU! I'm on AOL if you wouldn't mind dropping me a note. :)
Hey, this is sad! I know how you feel though, I burned out too (or perhaps was never burned in, I don't know). But if you ever have inspiration to start a new blog, I hope I can get the link. I've really enjoyed your blogs.
Really?? So sad - almost as sad as the end of Friends. I often say things like, "Remember when Miss-Mpls blogged about xyz?" as if we're all BFF.
But YAY Paco - I'm happy for you!
I love you all! Thanks so much for the great comments. I'm already kind of missing blogging. Yikes!
HOW did i miss this?! i can't believe you're going/gone. i love your stories and your pictures. i hope nothing but the best for you. thanks for my favorite saying . . . butter that up like corn on the cob!
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