***SCHMOOP ALERT***
Yesterday, I decided to be brave and see just how many blogs I’ve subscribed to in my best friend Google Reader. So I pulled my Big Girl Panties (capitalized per request of Lusty Reader) up and peeked.
1,081.
I have over a THOUSAND of you hanging out in there.
(Everybody wave!. Group picture- say cheeeeeeeeeeeese. Hey- who yelled “war paint“!)
Anytwaddle.
Now, it’s not like I actually read all of those regularly. That would be impossible. Duh.
But if I like your stuff. If I LOVE your stuff. If you’ve said you like mine. If I’m on your blogroll.
In you go.
Yes, I have categories. My absolute best friends. My simply must reads. My most regular commenters. The fashionistas, the mommies, the funnies, the sexies, the foodies (who generally hate to be called foodies), and the hot messes (holla!)
I have a system, and I think it works. I try to pay my respects as often as I can to those who stop by my wee corner. I love seeing what everyone in my network is up to, what they’re thinking about, what they need opinions on. Lord knows I love giving an opinion.
(Fifteen of you just snorted. I HEARD THAT.)
The variety in my readership is absolutely insane, and I adore it. The fact that such a diverse group of people congregate here is both humbling and awesome.
Basically, I love you, man.
(If no one says “totes magotes” in the comments, we’re through.)
I love the angry open letters, the random yet hysterically funny, the omg my kid totally stuck his hand in his diaper and smeared it all over the wall, the classic run on sentence peppered with hilarious “Also?”s, a la Jenny the Bloggess. I love the Honest Scraps, the RANTS, the (creative) memes, and when tough people get mushy on us. I love when someone you’ve been reading forever reaches a huge life milestone and it hits you, you FEEL for them, because you actually know them through their words.
The other day, Maxie and I talked about whether we would retire anytime soon. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- I really don’t think I’m going anywhere.
Obviously, there’s a selfish aspect to it. I won’t lie- there’s definitely a degree of validation involved. But more than that, it’s the interaction I crave. I post as frequently as I do because I miss you guys on the days I don’t. Lame, perhaps, but true.
So, sure, if no one was out there reading, I would post less. But I wouldn’t quit, because at the end of the day, this place is a chronicle of my twenty something years. I hope to mark all of my own milestones here. And having a record of my crazy ass life that I can look back on, reminisce, and shake my head at myself in 30 years? That, my dear friends, is absolutely priceless.
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I was trying to come up with something profound, but I got nada. Like reading the morning paper, Live It, Love It is just part of the routine. A twisted part to be sure, but the day’s not the same without a little dose of LiLu. It makes up for leaving your parties early.
Awww. You just warmed my heart. Thanks, love.
It takes a thief to catch a thief… It takes a Fruitcake to enjoy a Fruitcake.. That last quote was all mine, baby!
Totally stealing it.
Dear Joban,
Coming here is the equivalent of leaving $20 on the dresser for you.
I have no idea what that means but I’m writing it anyway.
Totes Magotes,
Moooooog35
I am *so* calling you Joban from now on.
I like looking back and seeing where I was 2 years ago and seeing how much the blog and I have changed…and stayed the same. It is great to have the reader interaction. The only thing I hate is when I question what I am gonna post bc some people may not like it…or I post because I feel the pressure. I am trying to get better at that.
You know I struggle with this as well. And so we grow. *cue corny ass music*
Um, aww. Hugs and kisses all around. The schmoop is infectious.
There was a vaccination, but I hear it’s as
badgood as the real thing.It’s been a while since the schmoop alert was sounded!
Retirement is dull. You’d just get bored, have a complete breakdown, go to rehab with LiLo, write a tell all book, talk to Larry King, and…
Where was I going with this? Oh yeah, life would suck if you quit.
Wait, I could go to rehab with LiLo? I’m quitting this second.
Pleeeease don’t go anywhere. My google reader would be a little less pretty without you.
I add some color, of this I am sure.
i love your schmoop! even when it’s about kitties, and that’s saying something.
and of course, i love you.
scene: some diner in NYC
me: [ranting about something]…god, i am a bitch.
you: [sticks out hand] hi, have we met?
YES.
FOUR WEEKS, BABY. But who’s counting…
Aww, I love the schmoops. This was sweet.
Thanks, dear.
Dood 15 snorts only, come on now with 1081 people you’re getting at last 1080 snorts for that one.
Also, i love the word schmoops (justsayinisall) how American was i right then?
Anywotsit, we loves you too, don’t you go changin’
Well, that’s 1081 in MY reader… but still. And I think you should get a free green card for that one.
Awwwww! I love you, Lilu.
I’ve been absent from the blogosphere for a little while, and when I came back, I was SO surprised at how much better you guys made me feel. I missed being here SO much
Bloggy friends are definitely my favorite friends.
xoxo
We know you’re crazy with school! We’ll still be here.
wow, good thing you have a system, that’s alot of blogs to read!!
Also, I’m always good for run on sentences all over the place.
I would die without The System. DIE.
I love the internetz. TOTES MAGOTES.
You’re one of my new favorites.
xo
Awww. Right back at ya, lady friend!
I love having a written history (with pictures!) of the last few years of my life. My friends. my family, all the weirdos I dated, and then meeting Josh. It’s great to be able to look back at all of it.
Exactly. It’s just a little too coincidental that I really started writing right before I met B…
Nice one, universe.
You are amazing with that number of blogs to follow. I can’t imagine what your Google Reader reads when you don’t check in for a week or so!
Never quit, okay? I adore your blog way too much!:)
Believe it or not, I’ve only hit “marked all as read” ONCE.
< --- Champion
I’m so happy that I’m one of your 1081! I absolutely love your blog and I feel very special that you follow mine! Even though I’m not a regular commenter I’m definately a regular reader and wouldn’t know what to do without ya! 20 something is way too early to retire!!!!
Agreed! Thanks so much, love.
Well said!
Thank you, my dear.
1,081? Jeez, you get a gold star for internet dedication.
Glad to hear that you aren’t going anywhere and that your blog is still fulfilling its job for you. Lord knows it fulfills the job of “make me snort my morning coffee out my knows all over my desk” (and I highly doubt I’m alone there).
Aww, I love hearing that. For serious. And I’m a total internet geek… my dad would be so proud.
WOW! Just, WOW! That is amazing, girl. I thought I had a lot with like, 180 blogs in my reader? Psshhh, you just blew me out of the water!
I must say, I am HONOURED you manage to comment on my blog at all considering how many freaking blogs are in your reader!! You rock the blogging world. You should totally do another serious (or funny?) post on HOW the heck you manage to read/comment on so many blogs and, um, live at the same time!?
It’s taken me two years to develop. Let’s just say it’s a good thing my job is a simple one…
No joke, one of the things I hate about my butt-crack-of-dawn class schedule (besides the butt-crack-of-dawn aspect of it, obviously), is that this semester, I have to leave waaaay before I get my daily Lilu dose.
By the time I get back, I’m late to the party … and not in the fashionable way, neitha. But I’m still reading.
Oh, that’s good to know! I miss you guys when I don’t see your names anymore. I’m glad you’re still here.
I love reading this little corner of the world. I remember seeing something on twitter about you, and i stopped by, and I was hooked. Thanks for making me laugh so hard I cry [sometimes]
My day = made. Thanks so much, Adam.
Awwwww. Now that is sweet.
As crazy as it is…I just like reading about other people’s lives and seeing their perspectives. It’s like a novel that doesn’t end. When people start blogging, it’s understandable, but I miss them.
My own shit is random, rarely posted, and usually pretty disjointed and without focus. But I agree with you – having a record of your life is important. Having a space to sound off to the world is awesome, even if only five people read it. But I appreciate that you’re one of them. Your posts make me laugh – oftentimes literally out loud.
Focus is for suckers. Thanks, love!
Holy crap, Woman! And I thought I read a lot of blogs!
I know. I KNOW.
1081? Really? I don’t know how you do it, lady, even without reading all of them.
But I’m with you on the blog as a chronicle. It shows you just how much difference a year, or even a month, makes.
It’s really nice to have that comparison in black and white. Or in poop brown and white. Whatevs.
I think it’s fabulous that you are journaling your twenties. I would love to be able to look back on what I did. Scandals and all. Ah ha
I know. Though I’ll have to delete it all when I get famous. Unless it’s by Maxie and I getting a reality show. YESSSS
now that is a lot of blogs to read. it’s good that you cam up with a system for doing this. I wish I had more time to read blogs, the company I’m working for blocked blogs and my internet connection at home is really awful right now, either my internet connection is really slow or no connection at all. tsk tsk… so what exactly was the point in me sharing that with you? oh, oh yeah, just wanted to let you know that when I am able to jump into the blogosphere I always make it a point to drop by your space on the internet. =) Your blog is my feel good, stress reliever medication, It’s my laugh so hard til you fart blog to visit. =)
“It’s my laugh so hard til you fart blog to visit.” If I ever get a book deal, that’s SO going on the jacket.
I’m just here for the porn.
I’m still waiting, by the way.
Seriously, it’s an honor and a priviledge to be amongst your pathetic group of inbred hangers-on. We’re like the little balls of toilet paper that surrounds your asshole. We just keep waiting for more of your shit.
Totes MyChoates
Graphic. But I’ll TAKE it.
I have to say the thing that most impresses me is that not only is your blog great – but your comments are ALWAYS hysterical. How is that possible? Don’t you just want to mail in comments every now and then? You are like the female Moooooog.
I’ll let you decide if that is a compliment.
I’ve been called that before (Hi, Mike!) and I consider it the highest honor. And thanks, so much. That means the world to me re: the commenting, especially from someone as hilar as you.
i TOTALLY get what your are saying here.. i love to blog, love to post, to comment, to read blogs, love to plunder in the bloggy world… i love it all and i have NO SHAME!
Then this is EXACTLY where you belong, my dear.
Don’t start dropping the word Retire like you own it or something. GOD.
Own it? I want nothing to do with it!
well i have to say lady i definitely enjoy your crazy bum!! and if ever there comes a time when we are locationally close enough you must teach me the art of shot gunning a beer cause while i may know my way around the liquor i am a newbie in the beer lodge…
Okay, but it will have to be when I’m relatively sober. Apparently when I’m drunk, I do it completely ass backwards. See: yesterday.
you make my morning better on a regular basis LiLu – glad you aren’t going anywhere…as Kelly Clarkson says “My Life Would Suck Without You!”
OMG I am so downloading that right this second.
Honestly, LiLu? If you won an award for best random schmoop posts, even Kanye West couldn’t deny it. You bring a (happy) tear to my eye.
Totes magotes.
HAHAHAHAHAHA that is basically my favorite comment of all time!!!! Love you, lady.
This will be an awesome chronical of your twenties, because you are doing it right. That’s why I come here, to enjoy someone whose twenties wasn’t all crisis management and drama. I love you for that.
I noticed the other day my 17 year old daughter resembles you, with the wavy hair and the eyes, and I think it’d be okay if she handled life and friends and work and relationships like you. okay, with less drinking, but only cause she’s my kid
have to uphold the parental double standard or they take my swipey card.
Well, especially if she’s 17… her liver will thank her.
Thanks, love!
You are such a Rock Star!! I love the give and take w/my blog buds and miss my little blogdom too when I can’t visit. Dang IRL really cuts into my bloggy time.
Keep on keeping on, thanks for the behind the scenes look into your fab world. ((Hugs))
Big, huge e-hugs right back at you. I know exactly what you mean!
i think some capitalization is needed, clearly you wear Big Girl Panties, because only capitalized ones would let you keep up with that many people! color me impressed, so much more so because not only is your own blog regularly fabulous in both quantity and quality, but so is your network. /schmoop
Oooo- you’re right. I’m going back in to edit it right now. And thanks for one-upping my schmoop… it makes me feel better. You’re the bestest, lady.
Not only do I love reading your words every morning…
My life is so much more awesome because I can be a part of yours and share in the shenanigans.
<3
Awww. Agreed, my dear!
Awww, I love your schmoop. And your posts. You rock. This made me feel all warm and stuff. Speaking of, tell me I’m categorized under hot messes…right?
YES. But we know ourselves. So it’s cool.
You are loved by the bloggy world, don’t retire!
Aww. Thanks hon!
I don’t know if I’d prefer to be in “the funnies” or “the sexies.”
Probably both.
You break boundaries all over the place, my dear.
You are a media force to be reckoned with. I reckon…
“Reckon” is one of my favorite words. But only when used in a hillbilly way.
I’m not even trying to be an asshole here – I’m being honest when I say I’m so excited you’re one of my BFF Google Reader followers.
I feel like, popular or something.
Please don’t ever stop blogging. I’ll miss you too much.
This whole post was basically me trying not to be an asshole. I feel ya, sister friend.
we heart you lilu
Enough to come to my wedding? Mkarlin is…
Learned about you at Maxie’s pad and very glad I did. I can always count on your posts to make me think “no she didn’t just go there……oh God, she did” as well as test my gag reflexes with my beloved TMIT. It’s actually become a game for me to try to come up with a good excuse as to why people can walk past my office to occasionally see me do the hysterical, silent laugh combined with a few violent dry heaves. Classy, I tell you.
Anywho, I’m with all the other slackers that just can’t live without a daily dose of LiLu.
Please don’t gut me, but what the hell is totes magotes? I think I missed something…
Damn, I tried to find a clip from “I Love You Man” but it’s not on youtube. Watch that movie and you’ll know what you’re missing!
And thank you so much for your words, hon- they mean the world to me.
I’m glad you stop over at mine, as it helps validate my spending hours writing stuff about nothing. I have the Seinfeld of blogs.
Keep on doing what you’re doing, and don’t retire anytime soon. Unless it’s a Brett Favre retirement, and then we’ll just know you’ll come back anyway with a different blog.
Ahahaha. That touches the Kanye reference for best pop culture comment ever!
Wow, over a thousand blogs, that is a lot!
I’m glad you’re not thinking about retiring, I love your blog so much! It always makes me laugh and brightens my day.
Thank you, love muffin!
LiLu and LiLo: It’s like a Vegas act waiting to happen.
See how I gave you top billing? I’m good like that.
You are the BEST like that.
We love you too, my dear! Keep up the hilarious work
.
<3
Damn lady! Over a thousand! And I thought I had a tough time managing the number that I have in my reader which isn’t even CLOSE to a thousand. I would never leave my house. I’m glad you plan to stick around for a while though b/c I heart your blog
Like I said, I don’t get to them all. But it’s nice to be able to search to see if they mention me- I’d hate to miss it and not say thanks, you know?
And THANKS!
Honestly, this whole blogging thing, it’s redefining how and what friendship is in this world…. I’ve “met” some very good friends this way too…. I love it.
Very well said…. *wipes away a single sparkling tear*
You over-schmooped my schmoop!
1,081? That’s amazing! I was feeling good about my 25. Seems I have some work to do! I’m so glad that you don’t plan on retiring any time soon. I can always count on you for a laugh!
What is this “work” you speak of?
Some people are writers because they have pen and paper in their hands, the really good ones are writers because they have words in their souls. Retirement – puhleaze.
Even if I make them up half the time.
Happy Birthday, my dear.
I have about a tenth of that, and I can barely keep up. I do feel guilty when I don’t read someone’s stuff. But the way you can manage to do it? Simply fucking amazing. Put a hand on either side of my face and make a blow-job face amazed. That’s me.
Awesome.
Anyway, thanks for amusing me. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Thanks for…I dunno…but the comedy writer in me striving to get out wants to pop a third one in here. So, thanks for putting up with my inane rambling comments when I make them.
Huzzah.
Now, where’s the liquor?
Open your blow job face- here comes the tequila!
Thanks so much, love. Your TMIs KILL me. xoxo
I love to read your blog, but I feel I must comment because we both know, I am the voice of reason…..
Bet you didn’t see that coming.
“totes magotes”
My mother is grateful for the influence of the Good Ones like you, I’m sure.
Awww..we feel so loved! I’m glad I’m not the only person who loves the expression “totes mcgoats!” . I’d love to get it on a shirt or something. LOL
Done and DONE.
When you told me that I was 1 in a 1,000, I thought you meant I was special, unique, and none of those things my stepfather called me. Now I find out I am literally 1 in 1,000. No doubt your Google Reader has an STD by now.
Oh, I’m sure it’s had the e-herp for some time.
All I know is, when I log in in the morning and you haven’t posted yet, I think to myself, “I wonder if she’s okay…she might have gotten her ass beat for competitively out-walking someone…should I call the authorities?”
Also, though you’re younger than me, no matter what I want to say? You usually say it better. For which I would hate you if I didn’t already like you so much. Count yourself lucky.
These are completely empty threats.
I feel the same way about the interaction. It’s what I love. I love reading about the things that get other people all riled up. The things that make others happy and sad and emotional and excited.
I almost knocked over a stroller yesterday because her mother wouldn’t let me around. I SWEAR she was boxing me out. Wench.
I won’t deny it, I yelled war paint. And please never retire, or my days woouldn’t be complete without kitty satire and your conversations with B!
<3 you!
You too, my dear.
In 30 years not only will you laugh, but you’ll laugh so hard you’ll cry.
I believe this.
Your blogs are always a bright spot in my day. I might not always comment, but I’m always reading. You can bet on that!
I love to hear that, babe. Thanks!
I totally wanted to give you good schmoozing, but by the time I made it down here to the bottom of the page I totally forgot what it was I was going to say. {Give you good schmoozing, sounds pervy…lol}
You make me laugh, so you’ve become a regular in my reads. I see you often at my place, so I’m guessin we do good ya?
Very good indeed. And give me a schmoozing anytime… sounds dirty!
Dude, right on, man! Isn’t it awesome that when you get out of your crazy twenties, you’ll always have a record of a youth well spent?
It definitely makes a compelling argument for blogging in a vacuum. But honestly? My mom asked me the other day if I would still love blogging if nobody read my blog. And I told her: “Oh, I’d still love it. And I’d miss it.”
Love your blog! Totes (magotes) glad you’re not going anywhere.
It is a huge stress reliever for me. Sometimes it just feels good to get it off the chest, yanno?
<3
Here’s a little thought to freak you out, with 1081 stalkers out there, you just know that a couple are mouth breathers that wear big rubber boots and a raincoat with those special elastic pants legs that make it look like you really have pants on but you don’t so you can flash a lot!!!
Wheeeeee, that was liberating!
Honestly, I don’t know a thing about that, really…don’t have a clue…
My BS radar is going off…
I re-live my youth through your blog!! You make me feel young!!
I can’t even imagine how you comment back on your blog and around other blogs. I feel privileged when you drop by!
Thanks for making an old lady smile!!!
Don’t call yourself old. My mama will kill you.
Thanks so much for coming by. It means a lot to me that I reach across generations!
My blog better be in your reader.
oh, wait…
Oh, it still is. Just in case…
Holy crap that’s a lot of blogs. Good thing B has football to keep him warm
I’m so glad my Internet corner is one of the places you stop by every now and then!
Me too! And that we got to meet IRL!!
I love reading about those milestones, too. And part of why I continue to blog is because I hope someone cares about my milestones, as well…although considering I’m still Single As Fuck, I don’t think there are going to be any interesting ones for a while, unless I decide to get a sex change or kidnap a baby or something. Blarf.
Heart you!!!
It happens in an instant, my love. And I can’t WAIT to read about it happening to you. <3
I love you too… totes magotes! I’m glad you aren’t leaving anytime soon, your blog gets me out of bed some mornings.
You are far too kind. But I’ll take it.
1081??? Really??? WOW! I feel like a loser. I need to add more!
In connection to your entry and how popular you are…haha…Last week when I commented on your blog, I SOMEHOW clicked something to Receive EMAILS when anyone posted a comment on that post. HOLY MOTHER OF all things HOLY…MY EFFING Blackberry was going off ALL DAY. Repeat: ALL DAY! I would see your name in the inbox and be like “MORE!? PEOPLE, PLEASE, STOP!” IT continued until the NEXT DAY! IT was killing me! It made me hate you and your site momentarily.
Well, not hate…but you can understand.
I just make sure I NEVER click that option again!
You can always come back and unclick it to turn it off! I’m so sorry!
You know what I love about you?
You have like a bajillion readers (as well as reads apparently!) and you still reply to every comment here – and you always make good comments on my blog when you stop by!!!
I love you. Thanks so much for noticing, babe.
Actually, I do not even see that option on here now. I have NO IDEA how it happened before.
I really was kidding about the hate thing!
xoxo
I just put it back on- it got lost when my blog went down last week.
Don’t click it again by accident, my love!
You are truly one of the greats, LiLu. Never fails to amaze me how you respond to all of the comments on your own blog, much less how you comment on as many other blogs! It’s a feat in and of itself!
I’ve discovered so many incredible blogs/writers, thanks to your corner of the web world. We are lucky indeed to have you here, connecting us.
That would totes be my superhero name- THE CONNECTOR!!!! Rawwwr.
I’m one of the sexies right? No, I must be one of the funnies. Help, you’ve pushed me over the cliff into an identity crisis, and all I wanted was validation…
Can’t it be both?
1,081? I thought my 143 was bad.
Well, I for one am honored to be one of your 143.
I’m so hungry I’m nauseated and I was all “Hmm I should eat durrr” and then I glanced at my reader and it was all “LIVIT LUVIT” in bold and shit and I decided to stay a little longer. So basically what I’m saying is if I barf now, I get to squeeze your boobs in a month.
Suck on that.
Suck, squeeze, boobs… girl, you belong here with us. Make It Happen.
Wouldn’t it be hilarious if she reads your blog and did it on purpose? Hilarious…or evil. Oh man, there may be a DC movement to obstacle LiLu’s walk to work.
Yes, it’s a verb. I made it one.
I’ll verbage the hell out of a noun any day.
Damn , you must have some crazy blogging fitness about you. I will go as far to say that you are a master of karate, and friendship, and blogging…for everyone.
I’m like a blogging ninja!!!
You *are* a blog ninja! Zip she’s here Zip she’s there!
Don’t tell anyone, but I actually have the Keebler elves working for me in the off season.
im so fucking glad we found each other over the interwebs AND in real life. massachusetts represent! oh, and PA??
It’s been over a year… I guess we have to add PA in there, too. Lord knows I’ve drank enough Yuengling…
1,081? As in… 1,080 more than 1? Jebus, lady. Superwoman you are. Yes, indeedy. Okily dokily. Magotes.
Thanks, Flanders.
Aww! I love you too, man! *tear*
I love your blog! Thanks for always posting funnies that make me smile and/or crack up, whether it be videos, stories, randomness, etc.
And thanks for taking time to read and comment on my little blog. You are a blog rockstar! =)
Randomness is my specialty. Thank YOU for reading! xo
even though i only discovered your blog a couple of weeks ago, i am so addicted to not just yours, but several other blogs as well. you’re so funny and fabulous and your little corner of the interweb is definitely the equivalent of the cool kids’ table in the stereotypical cafeteria.
Except now I have boobs and NO braces! FTMFW!!!
Late on the commenting, but usually here (stupid work). Don’t go anywhere Ms. LiLu. I’d miss you WAY too much.
You’ve got the crazy IRL, too. Lucky you!
Awwwws. Plural.
*E-hug*
Thanks for keepin it real, LiLu.
I do love your blog and would shed tears if you left us!
Never!
you better not go anywhere! you are totes magotes my sunshine in this cloudy bloggy land. that was super dramatic. i actually feel the same way as you…blogging is amazing. group hug.
Dibs on the middle!
And *we* love you, man. On that note, I’m slappin’ the bass!
YESSSSSS. Reason #4,290 why I LOVE YOUR FACE.
Pretty sure I’m in the “hot messes” category too. Either that or “white trash.” If you have a white trash category, I’m soooo there.
Oh, you and Ginger Mandy are rocking that corner HARD, and I’m right there with you.
You did get schmoopy again. But it’s ok, we love you too or we wouldn’t stop by EVERY darn day! I love the shitz your boyfriend says (you two are hilarious together!) and I have found many other very cool blogs from reading your blog.
We do care how your twenties turn out! Will you marry B? Will you have little B’s running around???
And yes, we did snort and yell war paint. You know us so well!
smooches from 38 year old Las Vegas chick who does Bikram yoga everyday (you have a strange audience my dear!) snarf!
It really is like one big show, isn’t it? Love!
You rock my socks LiLu…and my red sox at that. That’s sayin somethin.
YESSSSS. I’m going to see them in Bmore this weekend!
And ‘anytwaddle’ is obviously up in the top 5. I have to start using that one.
It’s just so damn expressive.
Is heartwarmingest a word? If so, I’d like to use. The schmoopiness is warranted, and I’m going to go out and validate your sentiment with a hearty totes magotes.
I can understand the feeling of commitment to blogging…once people are reading regularly, you feel a certain obligation to satisfy your audience. Sure, it’s self indulgent and ego-boosting, but…wait, is there a but? Where was I going with this? Oh yes, it’s a nice little community and if we can all just entertain one bored office drone I think we’re making this world a better place. But you should still, you know, recycle and stuff.
You may use, thank you for that, and no, there is no but. Just plain old AWESOME SAUCE. <3
Oh and PS, speaking of I Love You Man, Rashida Jones in 90s Gap commercials? Did you see that one coming? That was a serious left fielder.
OMGYOUTUBINGNOW.
Just for you, I will write another angry open letter rant.
They are seriously my favoritest. Because even though it’s to some no nam, we can all ALWAYS relate.
Hope´s last blog ..One Down. Fifteen to Go.
So you really do care about all of us! I’m a little verklempt. Talk amongst yourselves.
Rhode Island is neither a road nor an island. DISCUSS.
Summer´s last blog ..Silver Fingernails
*ahem*
Totes Magotes, city slacka. Latersonthemange.
I just watched I Love You, Man this weekend. AGAIN. Why aren’t there any Rudd or Segel fetuses inside me yet?? Is just wanting it really badly not enough? Was The Secret all bullshit??
I rewatched it last weekend. I can’t get enough of Rudd’s little button nose.
BeckEye´s last blog ..Requisite Kanye West Post
You are the girl I wish I knew when younger.. bright, witty and spontaneous, you are a breath of fresh air in a very stale world.. You make me feel there may be others! Keep on keepin’ on!
Oh, but there are… all my friends! Thanks so much, love.
Then you’ll LOVE this: http://kanyegate.tumblr.com/
YES YES YES YES
Wow, I have 89 unread posts from 20ish blogs and I am completely overwhelmed…1000???? yikes.
One blog at a time.
D’awwww…
I deleted mine over the weekend. And my Twitter. I already kind of miss it, but I know that it’s not wise to have it anymore (what with the school board thing and all.) The last thing I need is parents of my students finding my thoughts on blowjobs and why speed was the best diet ever. I guess I could have started self-censoring, but that never really works. At least not for long.
I’ll keep reading though!!
Maybe you could start a SUPER anonymous one… at least a Twitter! We miss you. Thanks for your super sweet email, hon.
I’m going to pretend that my blog post inspired this. It’s okay if it didn’t. I’m totally pretending already and it’s too late for you to stop me.
Dudette, I just read! We are SO on the same page! xo
we love you too man!!
<3
That was some good schmoop! I’m glad you’re in it for the long haul because you would be missed by many if you were to retire.
Thanks so much, love.
im gonna say this again, please do not retire. who’s gonna make pooping the ‘in’ thing if you’re gone?
Haha! I’m not sure I’ve done that… close, perhaps…
Oh it already happened. Plane ticket: Booked. Date: Bought (wait, should I admit I’m paying him?) Pants: Off. Beer: IN MY MOUF.
I squeal roughly 12 times a day just thinking about it.
YESSSSSSSSSS I am so freaking stoked. SO.
plus “The Shiz My Boyfriend Says” will probably come in handy one day for blackmail material
TRUTH.
I was freaking out (again) b/c your blog was down (again). Thank goodness you are back b/c you, my dear friend, are priceless! Today has been hella busy. I can’t believe I am JUST NOW getting to you. Argh. Regardsies…
I like to think of myself as a funny, sexy, fashionista hot mess! That must be why you like me!
Ta ta luvha!
Oh, that you are, my love! Commentluv was bringing the site down so I had to take it off. But at least it should be running smoothly from now on!
I LOVE reading your blog. I don’t know what I’d do at work if I didn’t have it to read… I don’t want to do work. : ) wish I still lived in the area to get a beer with ya sometime lilu!
Awww, thank you so much! Work is for SUCKAS.
oh you really DID update it, haha. thanks for the linkage love
What group am I in huh!? Nothing like putting you on the spot!
you’re in my “would die without her” category.
You, my darling, are what I like to call ALL OF THE ABOVE.
Dude!! And I thought I had a lot to read!!!! whoa!!! lol
i hope you dont leave! i love yer blogs!! i get to live vicariously thru u, while cleaning the poop off the walls!!! lol
Hahaha! I thought you might like that one…
Everyday i gotta have some LiLu, and if i miss a day i’d go…damn, LiLu!
yeah i know stalker much 
but you make my life seems so small that i live in a pea shell 
but i so freakin’ love your blog 
…i dont even know how i stumble upon it and fall, scraping my knee…but you make it worth it…and im so honored!!! ^^ thanks LiLu…keep writing…
Aw, I will. I promise!
I love this post! It makes me want to have one big internet group hug. I don’t think i wold retire either, my blog is the place I go to when I need to sort things out in my head, but instead of my journal I just choose do to it in a public forum.
Exactly! I am so down for that big group e-hug.
You are such a keeper.
YOU ahr!
ever since i found your blog i’ve made sure to add it to my ‘every day reads’, seriously i think i laugh more here than any other blog. and that’s definitely a good thing. so um yeah just to continue with the mush, you’re awesome. woo.
Thank you so much, darlin. Making people laugh is my favoritest thing.
I honestly was so honored when you ‘followed’ me. I kept whining to Liz about how much I wanted your followeriship/whatevs. And then the sun shined on me. Just like that.
Hahaha AWWW!!! That just made my day!
You know, I actually talk about you to my “real life” friends like you live next door to me all the time. Some of them actually ask how you and Just a Girl and JP and everyone else I follow are doing on a regular basis.
When you started following me and accepted my facebook request I felt like a damn celebrity!
I love your blog, your comments, and your face.
I know. Do your friends give you that look like, “Um, you’re talking about the INTERNET, right?”
God, they are so 1998.
Schmoop is a good thing!
I too freaked when you were down, but thankfully, I’m just a mommy and get to check my twitter and facebook to make sure I’m not out of the loop….lol…and, yes, I also feel honored to have you following my simple blog and you have to be commended for only hitting ‘mark all as read’ only once! 
I’d also book a flight to see you and LiLo in Vegas…….
I am sad that I can’t come to the wedding
….SOoo…I’m really really hoping for LOTS of videos of everything!!….well, except from the wedding night…because that’s private…lol 
Ha! I can pretty much guarantee there will be TONS of video footage. xo
Jealous! I havent been to one since the ALCS last season. Sucks living in a city with no MLB.
It does. I love me some Minor Leagues too though- Durham Bulls what what!
Chronicle of your twenty somethings. Darling hide this from you children…although I can’t wait for the day this turns into a mommy blog. Do you think you’ll still be blogging? huh do ya?
I think the real question is do I think I will PROCREATE…
Aw, we love you too!
*hug*
Aw, Schmoopie! I love you too! Wait. Did you just call me a mess?
Look! Something shiny!
Hearts. Lots and lots of hearts.
Big, huge ones.
I guess I’m sortve a hot mess/foodie blogger.
I love your blog because I’m not too senile to remember being 20-something and it’s fun watching/readin’ ’bout the fun times you have!
Thanks, hon!
1081?! jesus! That is scary!
I know.
Not only are you like the master blog reader, you’re the master commenter after a comment! That’s so admirable–I get a fraction of the comments that you do, and I get so disorganized trying to make sure that I respond to AT LEAST the new ones. In other words? You’re awesome. Totes.
Sorry…just couldn’t bring myself to the magotes!
I forgive you. THIS time.
Ok. So over a 1000? Geesh. Totes Magotes. And whatever else I can say that conveys you are clearly a rock star.
Woot! Thanks love.
shmoopy,
we hear you too.
love,
a very hot mess.
Was that “very” for “hot” or “mess”?
Fuck yeah woman! This was rad. Keep it up. You’re a badass mofo. We just met, but I look forward to much, much more hilarity. Keep on rockin it!
Stick around, the water’s fine.
you’re in my “must read everyday or die” folder.
love you.
Likewise, my love. *licks face*
Aw I think you are peachy keen- and I’m not just saying that to get on your blogroll.
I take the time to read your blog amongst others, I need that perspective on life you bring to my table.
Thanks, dear. Getting others’ perspectives is one of the great things about this ‘sphere.
Wow. You’re so popular AND amazing!
Please don’t stop anytime soon. I love coming here and getting a good, hearty laugh.
So keep on keepin on. =]
Good, hearty laughs are what make life worth living. Thanks, hon.
Aaaaww very nice post:) I don’t see me retiring soon either. I think once it stops being fun and becomes a “chore” then I’ll be over it. As for now, I love stopping by everyone’s pages to snoop around:)
You snooper! I bet you shake the presents at Christmas…
I enjoy stalking you regularly. You write the things I’d write if I could remember what happened.
Cheers.
HA. Awesome.
Hear ye, hear ye! Your blogposts are always amazing.
Thanks dear!
If you have a “crazies” section I would be proud to be the team captain.
Just sayin’.
You know we’re all obsessed with you. Right?
It’s a two way street, me love.
Can we wear knee socks?
We love you too LiLu!
Please don’t even change. 
I don’t think there’s any chance of that.
I think you ARE peachy keen, and I am totally doing it to get on your blog roll.
It is spelled S-K-I-P-P-Y over at W-W-W.W-H-E-N-L-I-F-E-G-I-V-E-S-Y-O-U-L-I-M-E-S.C-O-M.
good lord that was a pain to type…all for you
Hahahaha! Shameless, yet brilliant.
You are such a loyal blogger.
I’m not speaking to you. Still too jealous you met Mac and Dee.
One of the things I love most about coming here and reading your stuff is your diversity. You’ve stated it – by mentioning your diverse blog roll and its apparent in the comments you receive. Totally love that you embrace so many different types of people – all the while still being Lilu!
Keep it up…I’ll be checking in!
Exactly! That is seriously one of my favorite parts about what this place has become. Thanks, love! xoxo
I don’t think you’re ever in danger of losing readers, no matter what you do!
Awww. Thank you, my love!
ha, no need to Apologize for my own stupidity!!
<3
For the record, sometimes I love your schmoop. Almost as much as I love TMI Thursdays. And the fact that you say ftw. You’re just fabulous. Totally bummed I missed out on the Boston outing when you were here and I was in NY. Keep it up Lilu!
Next time! It is my home, after all.
I do like the little hint of Blackmail – ” I have a system, and I think it works. I try to pay my respects as often as I can to those who stop by my wee corner.” or is bribery a better word for it – to get us coming back for more….. I am impressed in the almost daily post I struggle to find the time for a weekly rant…In fact some of my readers start squeaking (not in a good way) when I post more often.
Oh, that wasn’t meant to be blackmail! It’s just the way I do it… once your reader has 1,000+ in it, frankly, it’s the ONLY way.
LiLu, Have you been drinking? More funny please.
Oh, come on. I’m allowed every now and then!
I’m tweeting this. I love you man too! What you said is so on-the-mark. You totally hit it. Following someone and seeing how they’re doing, how their life is going along. I love the sense of community we get from eachother as bloggers. haha, I almost wrote “bloggres” like we’re blogging ogres. lol
I used to want to create a writing group just for support. But I realized recently that I HAVE one, online. It’s a beautiful thing.
What a great post, thank you for loving us! And we love you too, man.
Aw, thank you so much, dear. It is definitely the sense of community- I don’t know what I’d do without our little network.
aww that was a great post! i agree, it’s amazing to see the variety of people connected through a single blog and the endless interactions that arise from that. great work…don’t “retire!”
p.s. totes magotes!!! (my boyfriend says that all the time…he likes your blog too)
Yes! I love when dudes read. Apologies for the period-y TMI posts, Teresa’s BF!
i even love the sappy ass side of you, you little hellbeast.
and you can categorize your reader? umm help me with this…
and don’t ever stop blogging. i love you too much.
love, peace, and afro grease.
YES. It was a huge revelation when I realized. Go to “manage subscriptions” at the bottom left and you can set up “folders” there!
So the schmoop makes me totally miss you and the insanity of the DC crew that I seem to continuously miss out on. I promise not to be so anti-social after this marathon thing is over. Until then, I’m reading all the time, even when I want to hit “Mark All As Read” on my Google Reader, I read you first. Then I hit “Mark All As Read.”
Chica, you have NO idea how bad I feel about missing you on the invite Friday, even if you were out of town! NEXT TIME!!!
That’s funny how you organize your reading list. I do the same thing. Some blogs are under the category “Totes,” which is where I have the funny blogs. And some are under the category “Magotes,” where I have the blogs written by particularly hot ladies.
Of course, LivItLut is under both categories.
*big, wet, sloppy kiss*
Aww. I love you too. Don’t retire. You are our shining star. A Beacon of the Blogosphere. Why, today I just bought my first box of condoms, EVER, and because of the influence you’ve had in my life, I blogged about it! Before I read LiLu, I would have been embarrassed to even buy them, but now that I’m a loyal freader? I put them in the basket, I set the basket on the counter, the 87 year old lady gave me a *look* when she rang them up, and I gave her a *Look* right back and thought to myself- NO SHAME. Hell, I’m blogging this receipt later.
It’s community service you do here. Like keepin’ me from gettin’ the HIV.
“Look, Mom! No AIDS!”
I am SUCH a giver. <3
That’s funny, I had just made up my mind to say “thank you” to you today for taking a moment to peruse my unadorned, unsophisticated blog now and again. Then that sounded sychophantic and desperate. ‘Cause I was like, wait a minute– who is LiLu? Is she, like, the Blogging Gandhi or Jesus wrapped up in a sticky tissue covered with war-paint?
And then I was, like, oh yeah. She kind of is.
I heart you times a billion for this. Thank you so much, dear.
AMEN!!
totes magotes? What does this mean? Is something terrible going to happen to me? Will I be tagged or flagged or. . whatever. I’ve been a month without a drink and I’M GETTING THIRSTY!!! As soon as those last 10 pounds come off I’m getting drunk. Then I’m coming here. Then maybe totes magotes will make all kinds of sense.
You need to see “I Love You, Man”. Like yesterday.
only in a *gag* kind of way. LMAO!!!
Good to know you aren’t going anywhere any time soon! I love this blog, and seriously, I hope to someday have the readership you have here, but even if I never do, it’s not going to stop me from blogging. I mean, 1) I love to write and 2) I love the blogging community. It’s been a fun ride
Yup. You guys are totally stuck with me.
While you have your “must-reads,” you ARE my must-read. I stumbled upon this blog months ago and have never even thought of clicking “mark all as read” when I get to you. So thanks.
Awww, thank you so much! And guess who just became #1,082.
I am FLOORED by the number you just threw out there. Really?! I thought I was pushing it with 50 blogs. I’m all OCD about my RSS feeder and hate it when I hate tons of outstanding posts. I don’t have time for one week and suddenly there’s 200+ posts to read, which just stresses.me.out! What do you have, like 5,000 unread posts at all times??
You have dedication, girl friend. I bow down.
I have no idea, because it always just says 1,000+. Thank goodness for that.
You have one of the most insane and funniest blogs I have ever read. Good job girlie! Thanks for all the entertainment and tons of laughs you provide me everyday.
Always so good to hear. Thanks, babe.
You’re awesome. And terribly well read. And sexy. You should probably take your top off.
Oh. It already was. Should I… put it back on?
I’m under hott mess aren’t I? LOL
To be honest… most of us are.
What I love about you and your “place” here is that you are real and honest and guenuine. You are a breathe of fresh air. I think I’ve said this before, you remind me of my adult children but even more so of myself. You bring a smile and a laugh to me every day. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Lori. I don’t think anyone could deny the honesty… too much at times, perhaps! <3
Too many people love you, Lilu. You seriously don’t need to leave soon
Not gonna happen.
Please don’t go anywhere, Big Man would not enjoy that because then I would have to start sharting in my pants so I can have some TMI Thursday in my life : )
And after you and Maxie’s wedding, you’s should really start thinking about starting a band so you can
SLLAPPA DEEE BAAASSSSS!
Very well said. Ultimately, blogs are simply chronicles of how we all see the world as young people.
*wipes a tear away*
You’re not on my blogroll, but I still have a little place in my heart saved for you and your dysfunctional bodily fluids!
Over a 1000 eh? Jesus… I thought my ’50′ was a lot
I’m a reader but a sucky commenter. hahaha whatevs, I love you.
as a reply I typed in “Did it work?”, and then I got a nasty gram back that said..that was too short, please go back and try again. So then I thought, that is rude, what if that is all i wanted to say, or that was only the time I had to say something. Then I thought that you should be happy with any comment one makes, since you are trying to go for your 20,000th comment, whether it was one word or 1000 words. People can be so picky on the types of comments that they want…geesh. Was this long enough? or to long…I am hoping for the latter….Happy Monday.
You get so many comments that I feel that mine adds to your reading burden. Don’t worry, though. I’ve been updating my blog so seldom it shouldn’t be a burden to anyone.
#1 i am suuuuch a slacker in the catching up on the bff reader department. srsly.
#2 i have a blog post up yesterday which requires a LiLu opinion.
#3 I hope i’m not in the “hot mess” category.
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