An Open Letter to Chris Rock

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Dear Mr. Rock,

I think that you would be a welcome addition to the blogosphere if you were to post revealing thoughts about parenting…and your life in general.

Not convinced? Here are a few good reasons:-

  • You would be able to tap into a unique niche (fairly young, very famous, fathers who blog)
  • You are hilarious
  • You seem very approachable – more like the guy next door – and less like a movie star. That would make your posts relatable – something that is very important when trying to establish a *voice* in the community
  • You are inquisitive and have a very interesting view on mundane things in life (case in point, Good Hair – who would have thought that a simple topic like hair relaxers could be *woven* into be such an interesting film!)
  • Yours would be the only blog that both my husband and I would subscribe to. I think that would be true for a lot of other couples too.
  • Even if your content were mediocre, you have the clout and cash to offer amazing giveaways that would have readers flocking to your site. Here a few random suggestions – some might be a bit cheesy – but I guess it depends on the ‘feel’ of your blog.
    • Autographed DVDs of your movies (perfect for the at-home date night)
    • Gift cards to clothing stores, spas, house cleaning providers
    • Lunch date with you Oprah
  • You would get lots of ideas for your next project (movie, documentary, book etc) from feedback you receive from readers
  • Your family is gorgeous – so the personal photos on your blog would be beautiful and inspirational
  • Your acting career would soar even higher because you could receive lots of plugs from your very influential fellow bloggers

In closing, if it turns that the quick Google search extensive research I did was incorrect, and you do actually have a personal blog, please check out Mama Kat’s Awesome Writer’s Workshop. I did!

Walk good,
Belle

 

Today’s post is inspired by:-

Mama’s Losin’ It

You know you’re a mom when….

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  1. You are incapable of walking into any store without first checking out their baby/kids section *just in case* you find clothes, shoes or diapers on sale.
  2. All your shoes are begging bread (Jamaican term that means ‘beat up’ or tattered), but your kids are shod in the newest and latest.
  3. You can’t remember your age, bra size or the tag number on your car because you are constantly trying to keep track of your family’s busy schedule…and reading blogs and books to make sure you are doing all the ‘right’ mom/parenting things.
  4. You are the only one at the summer cookout wearing closed-toe shoes and jeans because you are scared everyone will lose their appetites if they got a glimpse of your crusty feet and hairy legs.
  5. Your idea of a dream vacation involves a lazy weekend. Alone. In a hotel room. With room service. And no Sesame Street. Or Caillou.
  6. You cannot walk past a pair of scissors, stapler or bottle of Windex without putting the ‘offending’ item of reach of little hands.  This is perfectly normal (and necessary) at home with kids….but it might make you seem a bit strange in an office setting.
  7. You are working on a project at work – and start absentmindedly humming {or God forbid, singing} songs from Dora, The Fresh Beat Band or Super Readers because that’s the genre of music you listen to the most.
  8. You fantasize about how filthy rich you would be if someone were to give you a penny for each Goldfish or Cheerio you find in your car, your purse, or your bosom.
  9. Care less and less about what *people* think or say about you….and focus more and more on the needs of the awesome husband and amazing children you have been blessed with.

In what ways have you changed since becoming a mom?

Walk good,
Belle

Today’s post is inspired by:-

Mama’s Losin’ It

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