Who am I?
After completing graduate school in DC, I recently moved to Los Angeles in an attempt to find my place in a world where I don’t really belong. Please… do I look like I fit in to the Hollywood scene? Not even close. Maybe if I was friends with Pipi Longstockings. What am I doing???
Special Things About Me You Might Not Know
1. I used to watch lots of TV… before grad school. Now I don’t. But when I do, I make time for:
* Prison Break
* LOST
* Project Runway
* Nip/Tuck
2. I love going to the movies and am in no way shy when telling someone to zip it once the lights have gone down.
3. I try to keep myself entertained by:
* running along the beach
* watching Magnum PI reruns
* reading trashy tabloids and LOTS of books
4. I don’t like people to touch my feet. I do, however, find it necessary to get pedicures.
5. Only gay men are allowed to cut and/or color my hair. Is it sad to say that the longest relationship I’ve ever had with a man has been my hairdresser?
6. Dogs are wonderful, I just don’t want them to lick or breathe in my face or sniff my butt.
7. I was in an accident years ago and am not only terrified of motorcycles, but I don’t think they’re the sex machines men think they are.
8. I come from an extremely conservative cultural but was raised as a liberal. So when I made my way to DC, my prospective employers couldn’t figure out if I was a Pub or a Dem. I missed out on loads of jobs due to the confusion but whatever… everything worked out.
9. I wish I was allergic to things I don’t like (i.e. peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, marshmallows, wax beans, grits, turnip greens, tofu, and Twizzlers) instead of shell fish.
10. I suppose it’s considered un-American to not like pumpkin pie, but I don’t. Is it the texture? Color? Consistency? Whatever… it’s just nasty.
11. I like the first snowfall as it makes everything pretty, quiet and clean. It can last a week and then it’s got to go because I can’t handle the idiots who think they know how to drive in the snow when they really don’t.
12. I’m sad that the NBA isn’t as exciting as it used to be. Ditto to ML baseball. I am, however, completely psyched the Celtics won the NBA Championship this year!!!
13. Because my brother didn’t come along until I was 11, my dad taught us three girls how to belch. It’s horrible, immature and gross… we’re all quite proud.
14. I have more scars as a result from shaving my legs than anything else, and I’m a klutz so you know it’s bad.
15. Sometimes I wear shirts/sweaters that emphasize my breasts just so men will look at me. I usually do this at church.
16. The only foods that should be deep fried are: french fries, corn dogs, and funnel cakes (in that order).
17. They keep recalling toys; I wish they’d recall marshmallow fluff.
18. I am a pack rat. If I was a scrap booker, this would be an OK hobby but I’m not. Instead I have boxes of ticket stubs, brochures, and maps, and no clue what to do with them.
19. Don’t expect me to look at you in the car, whether I’m the passenger or the driver, no matter how hot you are. My eyes are always on the road in case your’s are not.
20. I often find myself wondering how I got certain bruises or scabs on my hands and legs. I don’t think I sleep walk so I must bump into things so often that I just forget. I hope this is not a warning sign of some disease.
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Juli | May 7, 2007 at 4:01 am
I love you Pam… I’ve laughed and laughed and laughed tonight reading your blogs… and here my husband thought I was getting some work done.
I love LOST, too… I’m SO addicted.
My husband admires your taste in movies with Wedding Crashers and Old School… he has them memorized thanks to HBO.
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jamie | May 7, 2007 at 4:22 am
I’m convinced you are the next Carrie Bradshaw!!!! You are quite a talented writer. This is your calling.
We miss you!
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Adina | June 22, 2007 at 2:13 am
Hey Pam…not sure if you remmeber me..we used to work together at ABI…
I saw you on LinkedIn….and wanted to say hi…for all the good times at ABI!
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Harry's no fairy | November 5, 2007 at 11:29 am
Just read your bio, Pam, and your Branson artickle. Guess you are about 28??. I am 82. You may fit better in SF than LA. At any rate, good luck.
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pammyshep | November 5, 2007 at 12:30 pm
Actually Harry, I’m 34 and I’m not a lesbian. I do like good chocolate (Ghiradelli), seafood, and shopping… all marvelous things about SF. So maybe.
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Craig | January 6, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Hey there Pam, sounds like life in general is treating you well. I am doing pretty darn good myself. Congrats on finishing your post grad work. Do you ever stay in touch with anyone from DC? I’ll have to fill you in on the details but I really do not miss HAS. Everybody that I enjoyed working with has left for one reason or another and it’s truly not the place it used to be. Any plans to visit Herb and I in sunny south Florida? The door’s open and the weather’s great! Take care and lots of love!
Craig
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Hair Farmer Joe | January 9, 2008 at 10:57 pm
I really hope that you enjoy LA and find the challenges you are seeking. I spent a lot of time in San Diego and get down there a few times a year.
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sunshineforlife | January 16, 2008 at 2:56 am
You write about yourself superbly. Such a talent I admire in most native english bloggers. the flow of thoughts are just spontaneous.
Hi pam, thanks for the droppin at my site.
I think I don’t need to go to Mexico to get those parasites inside my tummy. There are many horrible nasty places around my country too, so i can do that if i want to. - well, all i need for now is a buddy to go out with exercising.
take care and visit my site often when you have time!
oppss goodluck too in finding a new career. with your qualification you will earn lots of bucks teaching E in China.
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Laurie Kendrick | January 21, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Good luck with your job hunting. LA is an interesting city but a hell of a lot better than Scranton….I think.
Best,
Laurie Kendrick
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Gecko Rock | January 21, 2008 at 11:10 pm
If for no other reason, I’ll stick around to read more because of #13.
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Glassoatwork | January 30, 2008 at 10:17 am
Holy Crap!!! I have a similar picture except its my ugly mug next to the sign…think I like your picture better….
#15 - yeah, that would probably make me actually go to church.
Too funny, love your blog!
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Lynne | January 30, 2008 at 11:10 am
Hilarious blog - love it.
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Pammy Girl | January 30, 2008 at 11:17 am
Thanks guys. Really needed the positive boost today. It’s good to know that I rock (which I do).
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Tim | February 19, 2008 at 12:55 pm
I have a serious case of “About Me Page” envy. This is just hysterical.
- Tim
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darciemay | March 7, 2008 at 10:24 pm
I have the perfect mate for you. My son is only 26 and you so remind me of him. What do you think? He doesn’t want to marry until he is at least 30 and wants someone as Independent as he is. He works for a computer company in St. Louis but would not be opposed to moving if it involved a great job that would not bore him. He has 1 cat and she is 6 years old. I have always threatened to put him on one of those dating services BUT he threatened to hurt me if I did. I hope he was just kidding. Anyway, you’re the first one that I think he could mesh with.
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Pammy Girl | March 8, 2008 at 8:40 am
Tim: I try to be funny. If you can’t laugh at yourself, then we can’t be friends.
Darcie May: That’s very sweet. Thanks for thinking of me.
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Bob Williamson | March 9, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Beautiful and funny? Very refreshing.
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khandor | March 26, 2008 at 10:32 pm
When/if the right man comes along … you’ll want him to touch your feet, as well as your heart, mind and soul.
PS. Magnum was very much under-rated.
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khandor | March 26, 2008 at 10:36 pm
and, btw … regarding the excitement level of the NBA & MLB … each of those have remained essentailly the same … it’s just you and me that have changed.
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Pammy Girl | March 27, 2008 at 1:32 pm
khandor… you can’t possibly believe that the NBA has stayed true to form over the past 30 years. I think there is much more show-boating and lack of self-control these days which overshadows any talent the players might have. Whatever happened to the quiet classy players such as Robert “The Chief” Parrish, the graceful hook shot-takers like Kareen Abdul Jabar, and and effortless gliding of Julius “Dr. J” Irving? Now we got tattooed, pierced, obnoxious and gangster-esque kids all out there trying to be the star… they’ve forgotten all about the TEAM.
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claudio | May 7, 2008 at 6:05 am
hi pam,
i don’t read your writings, but i saw your foto and think you’re niiiiiiiiiiiiiice
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Curry Edwards | May 20, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Hey Stumpy!
I got all nostalgic looking through the Snow College list on LinkedIn today… finally broke down and joined. Anyway, googled you tonight and would love to catch up. Looks like you’ve been busy since Snow. Drop me a line when you can.
Hey Poodle! Good to be back in touch. Call me!
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Dead Charming | May 29, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Ok, I’m gonna try to stop laughing long enough to type.
A) you’re freakin’ hilarious yourself, and
B) we share a bad habbit: I too am a horrible pack rat.
I have movie ticket stubs from “Under Siege”…why? WHY?!? Even if I was a scrapbooker, what on EARTH could I possibly EVER need those for?!? I mean, come ON, it’s a Steven Segal movie from the early 90’s. I could by the DVD for less then I paid for those tickets, and that’s not even adjusting for inflation.
Of course, the fact that I’m old enough to use the phrase “adjusting for inflation” about ANYTHING that I own just depresses the hell out of me anyway. You are SO going on my blogroll.
So, one question, how does one get to know you well enough to call you “Stumpy”? I’ve always needed a Stumpy to go along with my Fathead…
I have a small klutziness problem. Got the nickname freshman year in college when my fellow newspaper peeps were afraid I would chop off all my fingers with an X-acto blade and only have stumps to type with. Don’t feel so bad about saying, “adjusting for inflation.” I caught myself saying, “I remember paying X for that when I was your age. Man everything is expensive these days.” SHUDDER
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maleesha | June 12, 2008 at 6:17 pm
You got good stuff on here. Glad I found you through the blog rolls of others!
Glad you found me… please come back!!!
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Girly | June 30, 2008 at 9:15 am
I found your blog through Billy’s… I love Nip/Tuck!! Number 15 on your list had me giggling. Great blog!
I’m actually losing interest in Nip/Tuck as the story lines have become increasingly bizarre. Glad you like the blog. Stop by again.