One Million Less

http://al.com/MontgomeryAccording to al.com/Press-Register, 1 million less people visited Alabama beaches last year.

Thanks, BP. 

Here’s the link for more information.

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Also, PETA praises Alabama prison for vegetarian options.

What do you think? Check out the post here.

Dear Mrs. C...

Somehow or another, against all odds, I’m a producer. At least against those mental blocks my 12th grade English teacher engrained into my frontal lobe by making me way less than anything close to even an “assistant editor” of the creative arts magazine, I’m a full-fledged, news-aggregating, interview-doing, card carrying, internal-emailing, pen and paper and posts and links - Producer. Journalist. Writer.

And they pay me.

To do what I love to do.

Like write about Twilight and puppies.

Today was what I would consider my first full day of working for al.com. (if you don’t click that, I’ll disown you) (then come back) (then click al.com/Montgomery or i’ll disown you TWICE) (/end message)

Y’all. I m in love.

With a website.

Our babies? Well. They look a lot like this website (‘hush’), so…  whatever. But the point here is this - If ever someone tells you “no”, whenever you can see that they think less of you than they should (than anyone should) do both of you a favor - theoretically kick their ass.

Then, write a blog post about it. And go to bed one happy freaking camper. With incomplete sentences. And ones that start with interjections. With a paycheck. As a writer.

It's Not A Baby, But It's Close

I’m not pregnant, nor am I having a child. Although, it’s a lot like that. I have something new to take care of,THE al.com - I’m not even joking. to nurse into an amazing… thing… and it’s all mine.

Well, some of it’s mine - just like that drooling bundle of love you call your own children. (I hate sharing)

As part of my Amanda Gets A Million Jobs Yet Has No Money campaign, I’ve proudly joined forces (light sabers, defeating AT-ATs, side-buns and all) with Alabama Live - you may know it better as THE al.com. (Also please click this - al.com/Montgomery)

I will be writing - naturally, blogging, taking photos and video as well. Hopefully, I can bring a bit of the “Shut UP Amanda” feel to the greater River Region (Montgomery included for those non-local, but loyal fans) as well as some stories that’ll be break-out stars and earn rights to The Big Boy Page (homepage).

I want to cover this community in a way that it’s never been covered before. What’s going on on a truly grassroots level. Church? Of course! Arts? Bring it. What YOU do with your life in this city - that’s what I want to bring to al.com. Even better - blogs included. If you know of any fantabulous local blogs, by all means, bring them to me!

I hope this journey is as much fun for me as it is for you. Yes, you may not live in Alabama, but I have a funny feeling that you’re going to enjoy it just as much. Or that may be the Chinese takeout talking. Uh oh.

Things For You To Do:

• Leave a comment - I want to know what you want me to write about! What’s going on! How can I keep this job!
• If I blog, what to I call it? Cuz y’all, pfffft.
• Follow al.com on The Twitters http://twitter.com/aldotcom
• Follow al.com/Montgomery on The Twitters too: http://twitter.com/alcomMontgomery *
• “Like”, “Fan”, “Stop Changing The Name, Facebook” us on FB! *
  *I have access to update these things. Shhhh. Tell everyone. 

Scurry along now and hound my links!