Alright, folks. The suggestions have been mulled over thoroughly, with the review panel making its final decisions (the review panel consisted of me, Charlie, Sarah, Tori, and my mother).
This was tough, I'll tell you. I liked almost every suggestion, but I had to avoid the fun ones (such as "Cup of Shut the Fuck Up," thanks Jaina) with foul language cause I like to lure folks in first before I start in with the swearing. I also couldn't use some others because there are already a hundred blogs with similar titles (such as any variation of "fat lady sings"). Others, such as "Cec Pool" while cute, have very bad childhood memories attached (shudder--I was called that a lot in school). Still others, like the awesome "Mother of the Universe" (thanks Kim) just seemed too arrogant (not that I didn't think about it for a long time, though).
So, here they are, in no particular order. These are my top five choices, with a sixth runner up choice because Sarah loves it and it's her sober anniversary and who can say no on a sober anniversary (12 years! Whoo hoo!). I will tell you why I like them, and link to the nominator.
And one more thing, before I give you the actual list--please, please, please don't feel bad if I didn't choose yours. Chances are it's because someone else is already using it! Not that I didn't like it. Promise.
OK!
1. Writ Large. This awesome suggestion was from Genie, and I'll let her quote explain why I like it so much: "I found this definition, and it spoke to me: "Signified, expressed, or embodied in a greater or more prominent magnitude or degree: 'The man was no more than the boy writ large' George Eliot)." Plus, it's a George Eliot quote, who is da bomb.
2. Uppercase Woman. That one is all Charlie, baby. I like it because he says it means "bold, yet flexible" and says I am a force to reckon with, and don't we all want to believe we are a force to be reckoned with? Charlie also pointed out that ALL CAPS is how we bloggers shout. I seem to shout a lot. Ahem.
3. A Stiff Think. This one from Veevs (I'm pretty sure she was first). I like this one a lot, being a recovered alcoholic and all. Plus I'd love to believe my posts are occasionally as bracing and calming as a stiff drink can be. You know, if you're not a drunk like me.
4. Three the Hard Way. Ah, hilarious. Not only does it touch on the infertile past and the struggle to make us a family of three, but it has porn connotations. I love me a good pornography reference that isn't out and out lewd. Heh. Plus, Charlie says that it's a term related to playing craps, which is kind of like doing IVF. Heh.
5. Limited Vocabulary. This late entry by 'nolaffing' is quite possibly my favorite. It's from the saying "A foul mouth is a sign of a limited vocabulary" and since I just got yet another "Do you kiss your daughter with that mouth?" comment, it suits me quite well. And yes, I do. I often interrupt the flow of obscenity coming out of my mouth to kiss Tori.
And our runner up: Largely Irreverent. I like the fat pun, and I love the word irreverent, but I worry that it's too close to irrelevant. Of course, that's the point, that pun. So.
There you have it! Six possible names for this blog. I was going to have a fancy linked survey and stuff but you have to pay for those if you want more than 100 responses. So just post your vote in the comment section! Please, please, PLEASE delurk and post your vote!
I promise, I will make the title that gets the most votes the new title of the blog. And the person that comes up with that title is gonna get a prize. I still don't know what, but something!
LET THE VOTING BEGIN!
