Finally
April 9th, 2006
I keep trying to write the first post. Then I give up. It’s so daunting! I feel like I need to explain who we are, why we’re here, how we met, what our plans our, along with deep background on everything from relationship history to favorite ice cream.
But then I realized, if you’re actually reading this, you’re probably one of our mothers. Or someone who knows us really, really well. And if you just stumbled on this and don’t know us at all - then keep reading. All will be revealed in time. To tide you over, here’s the short version:
I’m Jessica Hanson, born and raised in Connecticut, here in San Diego by way of Boston, Rochester NY and Chicago. My partner in crime is Angela Carone, born and raised in Erie PA, here in San Diego after many years of living in Atlanta. If you haven’t caught on yet, we’re proud of our east-based origins. And yet, find ourselves here in Southern California. East Girls West.
So Angela and I met, and as my boyfriend likes to say, fell in love. We decided that our mutual admiration and endless amusement with each other was worthy of a self-involved, mediated forum in which we could present our very important thoughts and opinions.
We originally had the idea that we’d write about the books we’re reading. Of course, lately we’ve both been so busy with work that the books are stacking up on the bedside table. Frankly, it’s all I can do to keep up with the New Yorker. Thank god it arrives late every week (only in Southern California). And we’ve also talked about talking about our observations on life on the west coast. But frankly? We have little discipline and even less focus. Political rants, celebrity fashion, restaurant reviews, recipes, family secrets, pet photos… all are all fair game. But we will talk about books, I promise.
Angela takes fantastic photos, which will appear regularly. She also writes brilliant movie reviews. I have no skills, but will rave about hers.
So welcome to EastGirlsWest. Visit frequently, comment often, and spread the word. If you are not one of our mothers, and you are reading, please let us know.
More soon!
AM I THE FIRST??!?!?!?!? I certainly hope so.
I feel as though I should introduce myself, seeing as I’ll undoubtedly be a main character in this here blog.
Jessica Hanson is my sister. I call her Jedda. My name is Sara. She calls me Tay. We talk every 5 minutes on the telephone.
Angela Carone is lovely and I’m thrilled that she’s joined our family.
A toast then…to Angela and Jessica’s new blog!!!
I’m reading.
You had me at hello…
uh, did you even say hello?
I can’t remember just now but you had me at some point.
Missing my Square(d) friend and unable to speak out of code for the moment. Just back from a business dinner where we discussed Jerry Maguire at length (you had me at hello, the mission statement, mediocrity at work angst) so couldn’t resist “leaving a comment” to add to the one above. More later.