Minggu, 04 Maret 2012

A highly entertaining read from an author I hope to hear more from.

Can Barely Take Care Myself

Can Barely Take Care Myself

There is nothing I don't like about Jen Kirkman. I was first introduced to Jen when after I had read Heather McDonald's book and I caught a clip of a Facts of Life parody from Chelsea Lately in which she played Jo. I was instantly drawn to her as a performer. As I aspiring comedienne and child free by choice 34 year old women I felt compelled to read this book when I heard about it. I loved EVERY second of it. This book is more than just being about not wanting kids. It spoke to me on different levels. Also, it was definitely the book I should have been reading at the moment. I feel so much of Jen's life growing up mirrored my own in many ways. It is refreshing and comforting to know someone you admire had similar experiences as you. I loved how she embraces who she is as person and as a former theatre geek, as well as stand by her convictions in her choice to not having kids. And she does it all in a positive and honest light. That is one of my favorite things about her. She doesn't apologize for who she is and what she believes in. This book has inspired me to continue on with my comedy and not be afraid to be who I am, as well as sticking by my reasons for not wanting kids. I urge you to read this if you are child free by choice or if you want just want a good read. You should support this funny lady, because she has so much to offer. I cannot wait for book two!

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8 komentar:

  1. I am 20 years old and can barely take care of myself financially. I understand that having a child is not an option for me right now (I must finish school) and I make sure I take birth control and have protected sex. The crazy thing is that I constantly find myself feeling empty because I don't have children. When I see other people with children, I sometimes wish I had my own to nurture. It has gotten so bad that I try to mother my boyfriend AND his child. What can I do other than getting pregnant?

    BalasHapus
  2. I don't have a job cause I was overwhelmed years ago & needed to take care of myself. My husband & I both were hard workers but after the death of our son we went into our own business & right now we barely have any customers calling. So I keep praying & doing everything else I can do to get a work at home job & nothing happens. I feel that we are not engaged in life. We just don't have the money to go anywhere or the energy. Please tell me what you have learned about being engaged in life. Thank you.

    BalasHapus
  3. I have always wondered how people manage to be successful parents. It seems like there is a lot of work and stress involved and plus there are the financial factors. I am almost 20 years old and I can barely get through college. I could not even imagine being a parent right now. I have no idea on what I want to major in and I do not have that much money. I know that there are people even younger than me that have kids of their own. The point is that I can barely take care of myself. How do people manage to raise children successfully? I do not want to be a parent at all because there is so much responsibility and work involved that I couldn't handle it. Not everyone is fit to be a parent. I say to the people who are successful parents more power to you because I could not do it. I will admit that I am a very lazy person and have a hard time at motivating myself to do stuff that I don't want to do.

    BalasHapus
  4. I'm going to be 15 soon and I want a cellphone SO badly. All of my friends, even my friends little siblings, have cellphones. My parents got my older brother, 16, one and he barely cared about cellphones. I think if it were up to my dad I'd get one, but my mom is dead set against it. How do I convince them to get me one for my birthday? And would the Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 be too much for me?

    BalasHapus
  5. I have always been a magnet for needy people. I'm usually pretty strong, and I'm almost impossible to annoy. But right now I'm going through a divorce. I can barely take care of myself at the moment, let alone the three uber-needy people (one of whom I've just met) that seem to surround me right now. I am well aware that the phrase "just leave me the hell alone for god's sake!!!!!" will turn each of them into blubbering goo, but I'm at my freaking wits end! Help?

    BalasHapus
  6. I am a single working woman with no children, and I am almost 30. I have a male friend, but I am not in a serious relationship. Why do my family and friends act like my life is incomplete because I do not have a family? I am at a point in my life where I am barely able to take care of myself, so I feel it would be extremely selfish to bring another individual into my situation. I want to get married one day, but how do I handle the pressure from my family and friends?

    BalasHapus
  7. I am 19 years old and I just had my first little girl on 1-1-07, I am currently suffering from postpartum depression. at 14 years old I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, opositional defiance disorder, and depression. Since I was 14 I was using drugs (various drugs) I believe this was caused by my depression and bipolar disorder. I have now been clean since June 25,05. But I have been going through a lot of hard times with being a new mom. I love my daughter so much she lights up my life she is the best thing that has ever happened to me and I do everything for her but as much time as I put into her I feel like I have NO time for myself so I'm a mess I barely take care of myself I feel like I have no energy I almost feel like im in a black hole and I feel so guilty because I am so blessed to have this beautiful little girl. I need to know everyone's oppinion that has ever dealt with bipolar disorder and depression on what is the best medications (mood stabilizers, anti psychotics, and anti depressants) to help me. I have already scheduled councelling because I know that will greately help my problem but I keep getting different crazy oppinions from doctors telling me take this take that and just give me things to deal with one problem NOT BOTH when that is what I need cause I know I need to be on a combination of two or more medications. SOME ONE HELP!! Thanx yall : )

    BalasHapus
  8. I saw woman last night out in 30 degree weather with a child who was about 5 or 6 years old in a short sleeve shirt and no coat, but she was wearing a heavy coat herself! I find that I take care of my son so much that I barely take care of myself sometimes. I just don't get it.

    BalasHapus