This is self-indulgent, but what the hell — the whole idea of a blog is self-indulgent, anyway.

Here's a glossary of Christine-isms:

Fuckola Usually used as an expletive in the office.

Oy gevalt A sound of exasperation

I'm not fucking around here... Usually used to express aggravation and frustration.

It's just normal and natural Used when another female expresses feelings or thoughts about something.

Fungool An Italian expletive

Oh, jeez Someone has done something outrageous.

Don't give me an attitude Self-explanatory.

I don't want that Usually said in retort to something M is making for dinner.

Ass! Used as a joking name for M

I've gotta get something to eat Begins at about noon at work, and continues for at least two hours before I pull myself away to have lunch.

How ARE ya? Used with a big shit-eating grin.

Here it is, the first new post of my new blog. I've read and heard about this thing called blogging, and seen people do it, but I haven't tried it meself.

I always was bad at having diaries as a kid, so I wouldn't expect a new post every day. But I will try.

So who the hell is Christine? I was born 7 miles north of Boston in a little town called Melrose. I am 29 years old, got married last June to the man of my dreams (after kissing a lot of frogs). M is a real estate and estate planning lawyer. Went to North Shore Community College in Danvers and Syracuse University. I now work as managing editor and Web editor for a trade magazine. I love to write, and to read.

This is fricking weird. I have been writing for an audience for my whole career, but not about myself.

Here's some stuff I am passionate about:
Animals/animal rights
Literature
Entertainment
Shopping (yes, I have a shallow side)
Medicine (wanted to be a doctor at one point)
Spirituality/being kind to others

That's all. Did I do good for my first post?