Showing posts with label Augusten Burroughs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Augusten Burroughs. Show all posts

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Writing Memoirs



Lately I have been thinking about writing my memoirs. Not sure yet whether it is egotistical of me to think that my life deserves a memoirs to be written about it... especially because I am not even a quarter into my life yet.

Comparing myself and my life to the great, Augusten Burroughs, of whom is one of the most brilliant non fiction writers, I do think people could be interested in reading about me.

Nevertheless, I could write a brilliant piece of work and this does not by any chance mean that my writing will be published, but maybe I will feel accomplished within myself?


Maybe it is kind of insane of me to compare my life to Augustens'. He was adopted by his mother's psychiatrist who had tried behavioral drugs out on him, he ran away to work at an ad agency in NYC, developed a substance abuse problem and continued to be troubled by his family and his life. My life is certainly not this troublesome.....yet still a good story.

Who would like to read about a girl who lived in a bubble until the age of 17 when she gave up on school and tried to make it in the music business, getting so close and have it all wiped away. She trained herself in her vocation and ended up moving up to one of the most respectable workplace positions in the industry all at the same time as having 3 life changing relationships and struggling constantly with inner demons. I think this might be a good read for some people.

Maybe I will start writing...
after all... I type pretty fast.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

What's going on...

What's been going on in the life of Stephanie?

This week was the Sit Down of the Social Media Club where I got to hang out with many neat PodcampNYC attendees. I didn't attend the conference, but I am sure I will learn more about it at work this week.



Recently I discovered that 7-11, which happens to be one of my favorite beverage distributors, is offering Chai Tea Latte for a limited time only. It actually compares to the Starbucks Chai Latte but it is not made with Soy upon request.



However, I started using my Starbucks Free Coffee card on Weds. and I discovered that it is unlimited Free Coffee every Weds. until the end of May!


Additionally, I am almost finished reading a fantastic book called Hairstyles of the Damned by Joe Meno. It is a great book about young punk kids trying to find their way in life during the early 90's in the suburbs of racist Chicago.




I am trying to finish this book up fast because I am super excited for A Wolf at the Table by Augusten Burroughs, who is my favorite author. It comes out tomorrow and I cannot wait!!!


Finally, I beat my running total this week with 4 miles non stop in 30 minutes. My goal for next week is to run 5 in 30 minutes. And... I am still not biting my nails!