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Frankenstorm & Bossypants

10/29/12 | books, celebrity, Hurricane Sandy

Sitting in my room “working from home” the only things I hear are the wind whipping at my building, the whitecaps on the East River, and the sirens of different emergency response vehicles.  Hurricane Sandy has not hit New York City yet, but I am ready.  Until the power does go out I am taking full advantage of technology, and that includes actively tracking this storm:

This morning has given me a chance to catch up on a variety of things, one of which was finishing an absolutely AMAZING audio book, Bossypants.  Any true New Yorker knows you walk everywhere.  My daily walk home from work gives me two miles to explore and unwind. Recently I have been listening to book tapes on my walk and they are fantastic.  I just finished “Bossypants” by Tina Fey and it was HYSTERICAL.  It is her autobiography which she reads and I think this elevates the content to a whole new level. This is my favorite quote:

“So, my unsolicited advice to women in the workplace is this. When faced with sexism, or ageism, or lookism, or even really aggressive Buddhism, ask yourself the following question: “Is this person in between me and what I want to do?” If the answer is no, ignore it and move on. Your energy is better used doing your work and outpacing people that way. Then, when you’re in charge, don’t hire the people who were jerky to you.”

If the answer is yes, you have a more difficult road ahead of you. I suggest you model your strategy after the old Sesame Street film piece ‘Over! Under! Through!’ (If you’re under forty you might not remember this film. It taught the concepts of ‘over, under, and ‘through’ by filming toddlers crawling around in an abandoned construction site. They don’t show it anymore because someone has since realized that’s nuts.) If your boss is a jerk, try to find someone above or around your boss who is not a jerk. If you’re lucky, your workplace will have a neutral proving ground—like the rifle range or the car sales total board or the SNL read-through. If so, focus on that.”
 
Have you read or listened to the book? If so, what did you think? And earlier in the week it was announced that Tina Fey will be hosting the Golden Globes in January with Amy Poehler…. this is going to be good!
 
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Comments

  1. Heather says

    October 30, 2012 at 8:26 am

    This book was actually one of my Friday Finds – I absolutely LOVED IT! Laughed out loud funny 🙂

    XO
    Pearls & Paws

  2. Kim says

    October 29, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Hope everyone’s okay out there!

    http://www.kimgodschalk.com

  3. Michelle says

    October 29, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    I’m from Philly so we’ve been prepping all weekend! i have two days off from work so that’s a plus!

  4. Courtney Starr says

    October 29, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Frankenstorm is annoying me!!!! Stuck at home. Will have to try Bosyypants 🙂

    girlavantgarde.com

  5. dustjacket says

    October 29, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    I’ve read it and loved it!

    Thanks so much re comment and I hope you are okay with that storm! xxx

  6. Monica says

    October 29, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    I hope you’ll stay safe at home! The storm seems so crazy with all the videos on the news, and we even have some wind out here in Illinois.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog! Subscribed to yours as well 🙂

    -Monica
    http://lemonpetit.blogspot.com

  7. ashley nicole catherine says

    October 29, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    really hoping the hurricane passes by without incident! i haven’t read bossy pants yet, but i’ve been meaning too! thanks for the sweet comment on my blog – now following yours 🙂

  8. Breakfast at Cindi's says

    October 29, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    I’m in the same position, stuck at home. but at least we can catch up on reading and blogging !

    xo,
    Cindi
    Breakfast at Cindi’s

  9. JanM ♥ says

    October 29, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog girl! Stay safe 🙂

    I’m a new follower by the way!

    xo,
    janmloves.blogspot.com
    I’m having a giveaway on my blog if you’re interested 🙂

  10. Lita says

    October 29, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    I hope you are staying safe!
    xx
    quiestinquiestout

  11. Cê says

    October 29, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    I saw the news about NYC :(… Hope you stay safe 🙂

  12. Meg {henninglove} says

    October 29, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    hope you are staying safe over there and definitely NOT venturing outside!! im glad the storm as bad as it is sounding though has given you the opportunity to catch up on some things especially the book on tape

  13. Gina says

    October 29, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    Thanks for following, following back 🙂

    I hope you stay safe!

  14. Sheila says

    October 29, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    Awww stay safe!!!! 🙂

    xo – Sheila
    http://www.sheislovelyblog.com

    Enter my Naked Palette Giveaway!

  15. Francesca Romana Capizzi says

    October 29, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Hi kelly, I couldn’t comment last times withh google chrome, sorry about that. I am now using mozilla and it seems that I can open your blog!!
    Good luck with Sandy dear!
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  16. Always Maylee says

    October 29, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    I am also sitting here, working from home, listening to the wind. Stay safe and dry!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  17. Maddie Magpie says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    Hi Kelly, I hope you and your friends and family are not affected by the storm, keep safe x
    http://modemadeleine.blogspot.co.uk/

  18. Becky says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    OMG, I LOVE the idea of listening to a book on tape while walking! Hope you are staying safe!

    xo
    Becky
    http://cuphalffull-sf.blogspot.com/

  19. Rubies and Emeralds says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    Ohhh, stay safe during the storm! Charge up your computer so you’ll have time to blog! 😉

    xoxo
    http://rubiesemeralds.blogspot.com/

  20. Amy says

    October 29, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Ive been wanting to read tina feys book! thanks for the reminder!

    http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com/

  21. Lauren says

    October 29, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    I’ve heard such great things about Bossypants! I just might have to finally pick it up. Stay safe during the storm!
    -Lauren
    Fizz and Frosting

  22. Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) says

    October 29, 2012 at 11:59 am

    I really need to get that book. I had a former bossypants that was a nightmare. I’ve been praying for everyone in New York, New Jersey and along the shore. I’m from New Orleans, so I’m very use to Hurricanes. Be safe. Be patient. Hang in there.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

  23. Valeria Alvarez says

    October 29, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Well at least you are working from good, that`s always nice! Good luck with Sandy!

    Kisses
    <3 Val
    http://www.beautyval13.blogspot.com.ar

  24. Lian says

    October 29, 2012 at 11:45 am

    i havent read this book but it sounds interesting!
    ♥♥
    http://herlifeinstyle.blogspot.co.il/

  25. Debbie No Está ® says

    October 29, 2012 at 11:42 am

    Havent read it, sound great!
    good luck with everything! xx

  26. ZxM Style-Squared says

    October 29, 2012 at 11:13 am

    Good luck girl, you guys in Nyc are some brave folks!!!
    Oh, and i never thought audio books could compare with the real stuff but i might have been mistaken!!!;))
    Xoxo

    Ps. Let us know if you would like to follow each other

    Xoxo

  27. Carla says

    October 29, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Thank you so much for following… i’m following back! Stay safe, i’m in NJ and we are scared to pieces! So scary right? Hang in there… hugs! xoxo

    http://www.fashionmavenmommy.com

  28. Rachel says

    October 29, 2012 at 11:08 am

    I’m working from home today, too! I have yet to get around to reading this book, but I’ve heard such good things. I might add it to my Christmas list.

    Life Unsweetened

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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