Regular readers of this blog (if you’re still out there, since it’s not exactly regular these days) know that I tend to get sort of fixated on things. And TV shows. And people. What can I say, it’s a sickness. Anyway, this weekend I discovered TWO things I am currently thinking about way too much. The first: my Roomba.
I saw this robot vacuum cleaner at Sam’s Club a couple of weeks back, but was discouraged from my buying it by my husband. (And by discouraged, I mean he laughed at me. Loudly.) I could NOT stop thinking about it, however (that’s the obsession part) so I went back later and bought it. Why? I can’t even tell you. Maybe it’s the Jetsons thing, with robots cleaning for you. Maybe it’s my hatred of vacuuming. But honestly I think I just wanted to see how it worked. So we brought it home, charged it up and set it loose. First thing it did was go UNDER the playroom couch and disappear for, like, a long time. I was worried and about to go in search of it when it EMERGED, triumphant, covered in dust bunnies AND pushing a mini plastic beach ball I last saw over the summer. Wow! It went on to clean our entire house over the weekend, zipping over the hardwoods, going under the couches, trying to mate with our water crock (at least, that’s what it looked like). Is it as good as our standup Electrolux? No. Is it good enough? You bet. Plus, there is the entertainment factor. I mean, you can’t NOT watch it.
The other thing I discovered this weekend was DEMI LOVATO:STAY STRONG, an MTV documentary about the singer’s battle with cutting, eating disorders and other things that led her into treatment. Confession: before, I was always confusing Demi Lovato with Selena Gomez. I’m sorry! I think it was a Disney thing or something. Anyway, I got this on the DVR after reading about it and watched it while I was working out and OH my god it’s so inspiring. Where was a girl/MTV show like this when I was in high school? I was just really touched by her honesty about her problems, her body issues…everything. It reminded me that it is just SO hard to be a teenage girl, whether you are rich and famous or just someone in a small town trying to figure it all out. She’s my new role model, seriously:
Okay, speaking of obsessions, I have to go watch a Princess DVD with my daughter. But BEFORE I do will post THIS link to something I put on my Tumblr today with which I am also obsessed. I give you: My Open Letter to Taylor Kitsch.
Have a good night, everyone!
I’m still here! Glad to see posts whenever they happen. Am now thinking about buying a roomba, but you don’t have me with the Demi Lovato thing, or I should say, I don’t think I could handle the heckling from my husband. I’m not sure about the demographics on your blog readership. Is everyone else 17? I hope not!
Samantha, add 20 years to that and you have me. (blush) I’m young at heart, though.
Im only 12, almost 13 and read/reaing all of her books and read the blog when I can
Love reading this blog even if it’s just updated once a month! I watched the Demi Lovato documentary as well and thought it was good for other people to see! Oh, and the vacuum? Want one!
Ha ha, you’re so cute, Sarah. I’m glad the Roomba is working well for you and I hope it saves you some time that you can use to relax/blog/write/whatever!
Demi Lavato is amazing. I love her honesty and how candid she was/is about her issues. I can’t remember what I was watching when I found out about it all, but I had tears in my eyes when she described her struggles.
I’ve always wanted one of those vacuums after seeing this clip from Gilmore Girls. One day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3DXKe_aCVY
YAY, so glad you’re back! I think it’s so great you got a Roomba; I’m thinking of getting one myself now, if it’s really as efficient as you say. But if you recommend it, it must be great!
Thanks again for an awesome blog post, and I can’t wait to hear from you again soon! <3
Also, thanks for the note on the Demi Lovato documentary, I’ll have to go out and get it. Haha, it’s funny how somehow I come from reading your blog and immediately hit up the online shopping.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXhsUPtsiLU
I hope you have seen parks & rec and know about dj roomba!
I’m still here.
I love reading your blogs. The Roomba does seem interesting. My dogs would try to chase it and my cats would run in terror. It would be an experience. Looking forward to your next post!
Hi Sarah, I still read your blog! The Roomba seems awesome, it’s amazing what people come up with these days. And I agree, Demi Lovato is inspiring to people like her. More should hear her story. I can’t wait to hear what you have to say next!
I’m with you on the Demi thing. I have to see the documentary! Though Christina Perri is my #1 role model, minus the tattoos. Probably. Anyway, I want to say this:
The sentence “read Sarah Dessen and fall in love” is sooooooo true.
omy sarah you so need to make movie or show about the book “the truth about forever ” i love that book soo much ! that and just listen i have read them like 20 times im not joking they are so good i even get jumpy like in the parts where he kisses her or stuff like that i hope you guys make one soon it would just be great !!
My friend and I love Demi Lovato, we buy her CD’s, keep them for a week, then switch so we dont have to buy them twice to put on our Ipods. She’s so inspiring, and she helps alot of people with her music, its just so easy to relate to her music. And to Heather, haha i get the same way
Anyway I totally love all of your books, thank you for being such an amazing author!!!
I’d have to agree with the Demi thing. For me she has inspired me by showing me everyone has problems and it’s okay to get help.
Off topic: I absolutely love your books, ever since I first picked up the truth about forever. I’ve read all your teen books, and I just recently finished “what happened to goodbye”, honestly i will probably read it over and over again. I didn’t want it to be over, I just can’t keep my mind off it. LOVED IT <3 anyways, you should totally get a movie made about it, and if you ever do let me know cause I would secretly love to audition for it.. You inspire me!
Hey everyone1 just sasying that i have read all of sara’s books except keeping the moon (Im reading that now and loving it). I have even read most of them twice, write more books Sara!!!!!!
Brenna (:
I meant to say saying sorry not the best typer and that vacumn thingy sounds entertaining (-:
Yeah, I feel real bad for Demi Lovato. ;( She had some really sad problems, but she is super inspiring. Also that vacuum does look cool. The Jetsons gadgets are amazing, you have to admit.
have you heard of a Robomop? it collects dust like the Roomba for hardwood and tile
http://www.robomop.net/
i also want a vacuumcleaner like that, do they also can remove the mess after a heavy house party?
nice blog, grtz
i love u so much iam 14 and ur books are amzing i never liked books intill i started reading your thank
The vacuum is awesome. Have fun not wasting time on vacuuming! That takes serious work! Haha. And Demi was very strong, funny thing, she is my role model right now! Have a nice day.