Q is for Quotidian

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This morning, I am in a quagmire. I made a quick video on Saturday, but am questioning the decision to share it. The thought of broadcasting my quirks – my quaint qualities within a quadrangle – makes me queasy. I quiver, quaver, and quake at the quandary I am in. Perhaps I should have quelled my quips and remained quiet.

But I am on an alphabetic quest. And I can’t quit now.

Rather than quashing my efforts, I will set aside my qualms, avoid quibbling, and fulfill this week’s installment of the A-Z quota. So queue up, and behold the quixotic glory of a quintessential quotidian weekend in the life of this queen.

Thus quoth Annie Parsons.


Quotidian Saturday from Annie Parsons on Vimeo.

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  1. Sarah on November 17, 2008 at 10:01 AM

    That video has been the highlight of my morning!

    Great hanging out with you on Saturday!

    P.S. The best TJ Maxx I have ever been to is the one in Brentwood off of Franklin Rd.

  2. giving up slowly on November 17, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    Great video! I love commentary in between. I really think more people should take us on their errands and tell us about their lives. I wish I had the technology! And I’m glad you stopped running when you saw spots.. Did you end up buying anything at T.J. Maxx?

  3. Emily on November 17, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    ANNIEEEEEE!!

    Three things:
    1. You are hilarious.
    2. I wish I could look that good after not showering for half the week.
    3. I MISS you!

  4. Mary on November 17, 2008 at 10:48 AM

    TJ Maxx is a complete errand in my mind. Are you saying you DON’T need that extra set of beautiful sheets (“they are only $39.99!”) or that fancy bottle of imported sea salt?
    Sarah – I want to go to the TJ Maxx in Brentwood with you.

  5. Laura on November 17, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    You are too funny and I love taylor swift also. But Jessica really??

  6. Allie, Dearest on November 17, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    I loved that video. Self-commentary is not for the faint of heart.

    TJ Maxx. Gosh I love TJ Maxx.

  7. ~lady j on November 17, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    i cannot stand jessica simpson.
    but YOU?
    you’re amazing. freaking adorable.
    i want to be just like you right now. :)

  8. Annie Parsons on November 17, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    Okay, I admit:
    This is one of the most painful things I’ve ever watched/heard.

    But her CD… is just so… slick. It’s not, like, my FAVORITE or anything. I just kind of like it. :)

    It’s my SECRET SHAME, okay?

  9. Deborah Barnett on November 17, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    you are the Queen.

  10. bec on November 17, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    my macbook is really weird about uploading videos so i can play around with them and edit. how do you upload them properly?

    because greebs needs to show everyone what i am working on with him!

  11. Isaiah Kallman on November 17, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    I encourage singing what you’d normally say. Or, if you’re around people, finding a Stevie Wonder song that fits the situation. I usually end up singing the first few lines of “Baby don’t you do it, don’t you break my heart…” and “Ain’t that asking for trouble?”

  12. erin on November 17, 2008 at 2:06 PM

    annie – i have no idea where to begin except to tell you that this may be an alarmingly long blog comment. First and foremost, the typed “q” is now the most odd looking thing to me. You know, when you say something over and over it sounds weird (like table), but when you look at something over and over it looks weird too. Secondly, you went running on wednesday and on saturday and haven’t showered yet. I’m not normally one to judge, but…eww. Thirdly, i’d still hang out with you. Fourth, i love TS as well, how ’bout all that drama with Joe-bro…scandelous! Fifth, JSimp…really? REALLY?? Ok, it’s not a lie, i secretly love her too. Lastly (i think) can squirells be part of your running club – best of both worlds, no?

  13. Sarah on November 17, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    I’m sending you good temptress vibes as I sit here a block away, about to fall asleep at my desk. I have drained Facebook dry of all of the entertainment it can possibly provide me.
    And since my computer doesn’t have sound, I just watched your video and tried to read lips. I only got to “hello.” Do you think you could provide a downloadable script for the office impaired? Subtitles? Dramatic silent movie cards?
    Oh, and I once made a list of all the word verifications I came across on craigslist. It was very…(to utter a word that I really don’t know what it means) Faulknerian.

  14. Prosso on November 17, 2008 at 5:47 PM

    Hahaha this was great. I can safely say I’ve never been so enthralled by TJ Maxx and guitar picks.

    Best moment: “…that is so embarrassing…”

    Honorable mention: Peaking through the steering wheel at the camera.

    Is there a man named TJ Maxx somewhere? Does he wear sunglasses indoors? Wouldn’t he have to?

  15. Prosso on November 17, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    PS Way to stand strong for Jess. I feel like it’s ok because I have an undying love for Nick Lachey radio hits.

  16. Crystal on November 17, 2008 at 8:00 PM

    I only wish that I would have seen this to START my Monday morning. I am right there with you on TJ Maxx/Marshalls being an “errand” because I seriously go to one every single weekend. There is a TJ Maxx Home Goods store 2 miles from my house – please tell me you’ve experienced that gloriousness.

  17. Annibelle on November 17, 2008 at 8:28 PM

    Oh… Annie! How I love ya! You are hilarious!

  18. erin on November 17, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    ok i watched it again. i needed a late night pick-me-up. Things i noticed the second time around and subsequently love:
    1. your puffy vest.
    2. your attempt to be smooth whilst blowing bubbles with your gum. the first bubble moreso than the second.
    3. the awkward head bob to fill time during the “sing what you would normally say” segment.

  19. Valerie on November 17, 2008 at 10:21 PM

    Oh man, I LOVE this video! You are so funny and clever. I want to tag along with you to TJ Maxx sometime.

  20. Sarah on November 17, 2008 at 10:22 PM

    This was so cute! My word verification is broken…

    aaand we’re back: ionsts

  21. Tad on November 17, 2008 at 11:08 PM

    T.J. Maxx= $15.00 Van Heusen Shirts!!
    Yeah Baby! My whole Work Wardrobe come from the Maxx.

    PS- How are you not totally disgusting after not showering for nearly a week?! Five letters for you:
    F. U. N. K. Y.

  22. AnnieBlogs on November 18, 2008 at 12:40 AM

    There is a for real chance that THAT was my favorite video EVER.

  23. Lyla on November 18, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    “And obviously he has not seen this picture.” LOL

    I don’t know what TJ Maxx is. There used to be a cat who came into my work named that, though. Maybe you and his owner should be friends.

  24. brooke on November 18, 2008 at 5:29 PM

    You are awesome.
    I sing what I could say…such as in ‘lunch tiiiiime’ or ‘going to wal-mart to buy a frozen pizza’

    It’s all good.

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