Saturday, August 27, 2011

Welcome to Missyissippi

A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm. ~Henrik Ibsen

Recently I suggested that I should create my own town.  I've watched my kids play SimCity, it's not that hard.  I want to create my own town to keep out those people who bring me down, make me feel inadequate, or are just plain stupid!    I actually thought it'd be a town with a population of one but I soon discovered other  folks liked the idea or had also thought of doing the same thing.  It would be by invitation only and some people might be surprised that when they went to their mailbox it would not contain their invitation.  One criteria is a must and not possessing it will get you kicked out of my town in pretty short order and that's a good sense of humor.  We're gonna laugh in my town, we're gonna have a good time, and you know what we're gonna be nice to each other and we're not taking anything too seriously!  You're welcome to join us.  As you see there are still some openings.....pack your bags and your sense of humor.  And remember in my town we use M&Ms for currency.......Now what shall we name this town?

Friend                                                         Job                                              

Myra H.                                                       Baker, specialty: wood fired oven
                                                                       baked pizzas

Vacant                                                        Candlestick maker

Jennifer T.                                                   Lounge singer, former DWS
                                                                       contestant and town celebrity

Troy T and Michael G II                                 Security (please pretend you're  
                                                                       of them.)

Emily M.                                                      Lifeguard...Baywatch part 2

Sue H.                                                         Grandma's Daycare

Tracey L.                                                     Petsitter and wine provider/drinker

Margaret H.                                                 School nurse, herbal expert,
                                                                        inspirational cheerleader

Karen C.                                                      Chipotle.....need I say more?

Yari M.                                                         Self-Pro claimed Mexican't.......but
                                                                                                       she's fun.
Irene                                                           Diversity expert and resident
                                                                       Mexican and quilter

Lynda H.                                                      Princess Parade Coordinator
                                                                       (every Friday, mandatory)

Pamela S.                                                    Because everyone needs another
                                                                        weird friend ;)

Lisa F, Chris D, and Julie W                           Jamestown!, that's the only reason
                                                                         they need!

Andrea V.                                                     childhood friend,everyone needs 1
                                                                          and yoga teacher

Kristy G.                                                       Will check to make sure everyone
                                                                           brought their sense of humor

Tara G.                                                         She will inform folks if they have
                                                                          been invited/uninvited

Jim D.                                                           Store manager, Princess jet
                                                                          mechanic, bouncer, and
                                                                            on call pastor (I may need
                                                                            him at a moment's notice)

Evelyn G.                                                     Jim's keeper and pecan maker! 
                                                                        (even if she's an Eagles fan)

Charles G.                                                   tiara polisher

Lisa C., Eleilia P. and Jennifer B.                    because they asked

Julie B.                                                        sportscaster and Nick Swisher fan
                                                                       club president, and my Cousin!

Rhonda C.                                                   She has wine!

Rachel D.                                                    Resident blackmailer

Angie D.                                                      Political advisor, babysitter, wine
                                                                       vintner

Scott D                                                        Brewmaster

Mariela                                                        Puerto Rican adviser, love the
                                                                       diversity!

Ginette S. and Kayla                                    She's the sweetest person I know!

Don S.                                                        Garbage Man and town Jester

Nancy A.                                                     Womens' fire dept chief

Michael B.                                                   Escort for his dad, he's family!

Denise D.                                                    Niceness control officer

Bonni C.                                                      Princess's personal photographer

Kathryn                                                      Wedding, funerals, baptisms
                                                                      she's declared a death free zone

Sean Fisher                                                 Sean Fisher, that's enough

My sister and Bro-in-law                               Village idiots, that's what they
                                                                        wanted!

Amanda J.                                                   Pub owner, Scottish expert!

Marisa O.                                                     who else is going to drink wine
                                                                          with me?

Angela P.                                                      Mother of the bride!

Chris D.                                                       Princess clothes designer

Cari L.                                                         Decorator extraordinaire

Lori. O                                                         Owner and proprietor of the the
                                                                        town clothing store

I need a chef and someone to brew a mean cup of coffee....anyone?


There are many people missing from this roster but I can add them as soon as they let me know what they would like to do.  I hope I didn't forget anyone. The point is I wish I could pick who I live near.  I wish I could only say hello and would never have to say good bye.  Until I am a multi-millionaire with that kind of power, I'll just have to deal with those who try my patience, who make me feel less valued than I know I really am and I'll continue to make new friends and keep the old. 















9 comments:

  1. I would like to be the royal jeweler and coffee maker - I drink enough of the stuff I must be decent at it by now :-)

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  2. Awww I am honored to be included and I like the name Missysippi just fine. :D Or is that the state? How about Missysippi in the state of Wellbeing?

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  3. Not much of a cook or coffee maker. Please ma'am may I still be a resident of your town? If you'll have me I could be the chief dog walker and child hugger.

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  4. I am honored to have two jobs! I also drink wine very well and feel I must be included in that! You need a third to drink "Menage a Trois"

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  5. I think Mark should be your chef, breadmaker/baker and brewery owner. :)

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  6. Oops, you already have a brewmaster. Chef and baker will have to do. I am applying to be the town librarian. The only qualification I have is that I like to read. Is that good enough?

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  7. I am a great 'reheater' and 'order mean take-out' but lack any real cooking skills. Can I still be a cook? :) Or a happy shopper. Now, I can spend some mean cashola!!! Ask Greg if you need a reference!!! Jenny

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  8. I changed my mind-the town can be Missyssippi in the great state of Euphoria! Has a much better ring to it.

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  9. And I have come up with "our national anthem". "What a Wonderful World". :D

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