About
About This Blog:
This is not a blog about goldfish. I used to have a goldfish, but it died. That’s not the point. The point is that Fish of Gold (referred to by me, your friendly neighborhood Goldfish, as FOG) is a miscellaneous assortment of opinions, experiences, gripes and stories on various topics.
A word of warning; even though that goldfish is pretty cute and I have written a couple of children’s stories, most of this blog is not suitable for children. I tend to swear a little bit (sorry, Mom) and even though a lot of what I write is silliness, sometimes I talk about Serious Business including politics, religion, abuse, death and drugs.
I’m sure there are some lovely blogs right here on WordPress that are all nicey-nice, pro-god, pro-kids, pro-people and pro-miniature American flags. This is not one of them.
About The Author:
I apologize if I got your hopes up, but I’m not actually a fish of any sort, gold or otherwise. I know it would be really cool if I was the world’s first blogging goldfish, but sadly, I’m not. I’m actually a female human. There’s nothing unusual about a blogging female human. If you must know right now why I have that silly nickname since I’m not actually a fish, read the post called Goldfish.
Here’s your free, fun-fact-filled, supremely dorky Goldfish Trading Card. Collect the whole set! Please feel free to download and laminate it. Trade them with your friends!
To read more ridiculous things that I am, check out the category of posts called On Being… For you pestery types who won’t be satisfied until you know what I look like, there is one picture of me posted on this blog. See if you can find it. You gave up? So soon? Fine. Here.
About You:
I want to know who you are, too. If you have your own blog, give me the link. Maybe you have some stories of your own that you’d like to share. I’m sure you’re very nice. Your hair looks good today. I like your shoes. At the very least, if you’re reading this, you have excellent taste in blogs.
If you’d like to discuss something with the fish on the down-low, fill out this comment form:
Thanks for visiting. Come again.
68 Responses to “About”
Well said. I like :)
Hahahaha – this is great – and yes, my shoes are particularly fine and dandy today, so I’m glad you noticed!
You can find me at http://vincet.net (assuming you haven’t already :o)
Vince
Moikka Goldfish.
I just read your entry On Being Finnish–very amusing! I am living in Finland for the next year and beyond that, we have some other things in common like: 1) I am a fine artist, a painter; 2) I have lived in both Detroit and Boston; and 3) I am also a blogger:
http://hellosinki.wordpress.com/
I’ll be back!
Jacquelyn
Nice blog. I like your goldfish. I wrote a blog about goldfish…um, never mind, you shouldn’t read it..lol
Hello, Goldfish, I’m not a stalker, but I just left a comment on Plinky too. Just a nice teacher from the Midwest. Liberal and pro-God. I like your blog, and since you commented on my hair and shoes, and were kind to ask if I’d lost weight, I thought I’d comment. Keep writing!
Oh, here is my blog… http://mrsdkrebs.edublogs.org/
Looking for a finish literature I found this site. I enjoyed a lot reading about the blog.
;)
I’m in: http://xvf1.wordpress.com/
Hi GOLDFISH! How are you? Well let me tell you my hairs are actually good, I have very long, shinning black hairs but right now I am not wearing shoes. I have gone through your articles and believe me, you have done a very good job.
I am a new blogger and you have inspired me alot, thats why I am following you.
Take Care
Hi, Goldfish! Your blog and your introduction are fantastic! Thanks for sharing. And yes, you should write for living, does not matter what it takes!
Hi Goldfish. I love your devil may care take on writing. You can find me at Huffygirl’s Blog.
You are a joy to read! Since you are just speaking “one language” (and obviously fluently), my blog would not do much for you. It is written in German. Does not keep me from following yours, though!
I share you lack of dedication – but while there’s breath there’s hope. Gonna book mark you.
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Hiya. I’m also from Detroit, and am the proud owner of the world’s dumbest dog. He’s a basset hound, since I’m sure you’re dying to know. I’d ask you to marry me, but I’m pretty sure that both gay marriage and polygamy are still illegal here. None the less, it’s nice to meet you Goldfish.
Nice. Thankfully, I own a dog of average intelligence. I’d hate to have two of them. Nice to meet you too. Thanks for stopping by!
Nice
I love your goldfish
Good job on the blog
I really loved the blog
I like this and thanks I do have excellent taste in things if i say so myself ;) take care.
I find this amusing! Keep it up and I look forward to reading more of your work. By the way, (in case you have time and you’re interested) you’re welcome to my site : http://cherylsalvador.wordpress.com/
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I have nominated you for the very inspiring blogger award. You can access the post discussing this here http://kulworlddailydrivel.com/2013/02/12/very-inspiring-blogger-award-and-new-super-epic-project/
Thank you, dear. :)
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I want a trading card!!! :)
Dude,,,I nominated you for a award,,because I love your blog,,and you make me smile,,,,go ahead here to get it,,,you know you wanna!!! http://justanothercanadiangurl.wordpress.com/2013/03/06/strangers-around-the-world-like-me-a-for-my-fans/
Aw, thanks!
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Good morning! I wanted to give you the WordPress family award. It’s not an award that means a lot of work on your part, it’s just a way to say thanks for being a great support in my journey through blogging and through life.
The link is here: http://polysyllabicprofundities.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/wordpress-family-award.jpg
Aw, thank you, dear. :)
:)
I’m terribly sorry but I’ve nominated you for an award:
http://ardenrr.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/id-like-to-thank-the-academy-sweet-baby-jesus-ummmm-im-missing-someone/
Aww. Thanks so much!
Hey Goldfish! Thanks for following my blog! I really like your header–so cool. It’s nice that you’re not trying to please anyone with your blog–you are who you are and that’s great! Glad to have found you!
Hi! Thanks for stopping by. I asked for new blogs to read and Rara sent me your way. :)
Aww that’s so nice!
PLEASE ACCEPT THIS AWARD!!
The Word Press Family Award
http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/2013/04/27/i-am-part-of-the-word-press-family/
You are part of my Word Press Family.
It explains it in Red in the award
I would be DELIGHTED if you accepted.
Shaun
Aww. Thanks!
My pleasure
:-)
Like lots! :-)
http://urbanmysticblog.wordpress.com/
Me like this a lot! Any writer who can make me grin foolishly or giggle randomly deserves my praise so hail, hail! I used to be a goldfish with butterfly tendencies…now I claim to be a creature of mythology, half lion half goat (not really keen on the goat part I must admit) who breathe fire…now that’s cool. My blog is all about me and coping with breast cancer. Sounds grim I know, but actually it has been inspirational in the way it connected me to other people and the fact that I look cool with a shaved head :) Thanks for the giggles…http://chymeeradiaries.wordpress.com/
:)
True story: A goldfish we kept in a giant plastic salad bowl on top of the fridge once made a William Wallace like bid for freedom by leaping out of his balsamic stained home and onto the kitchen floor where he flipped and flopped until he was heard by us in the other room. Luckily we were in time. I really enjoyed your ‘about page’ and look forward to exploring your blog a lot more. If you care to, I am writing over at Wine and Cheese (Doodles)–just another blog here at WordPress.
I have been meaning to introduce myself to you for awhile! I talk English sometimes too so maybe we can have words together. ;)
Yay! Thanks for stopping by. :)
Hiya Goldfish, I seem to recall you don’t do awards as such (yjough I’ve seen you get many!) but I had to nominate some people so I nominated you because you’ve been a huge inspiration to me for almost my entire blogging career (I was also required to leave a comment letting you know – so here it is).
:-)
Aw, thanks, buddy. :)
I completely love your about page. I’m starting a blog and this gave me tons of ideas for my own about page… You blog in general is a joy to read : )
Yay! Glad I could help. :)
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Not sure how I landed here but HELLO! Glad to have discovered this little spot, I definitely plan on coming through more often! I can feel a tickle in my toe, something tells me I’m gonna have fun! :D
Thanks for following my bloggy-space! I am in the Inland Empire, so in the huge land that is SoCal, we’re neighbors!
Howdy, neighbor!
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