About Me

Welcome to Twenty Four At Heart!

My name is Suzanne and I began Twenty Four At Heart in April of 2008 without a clue about what I was doing.  For that matter, I didn't have a clue about the blogging world in general.  In hindsight, that was probably for the best.

I am a forty-something woman living in Orange County, California.  I live right next door to a very affluent community which I refer to in my writing as "Money Town".  Money Town is the same community that the TV show The Real Housewives of Orange County originated from.  Money Town provides a lot of humorous writing material for me.  I am a 5th generation California native.  The beach and the lifestyle of Southern California is in my blood.  I enjoy sharing and making fun of the OC lifestyle with my readers.   

I am shy in group settings, but not at all once you get to know me.  I say what's on my mind and people know where they stand with me.  The one thing I never am is fake.  I love deeply, cherish my friends for life (whether they want me to or not), and will not hesitate to let those I care about know when they piss me off.  I write about any and everything that sparks my interest.  It seems like there is never a shortage of writing topics with my crazy life!

I am married to Briefcase.  He is a business executive and travels frequently.  I have three kids.  I occasionally mention them (or the unique challenges that come with teens), but this is far from a mommy blog.  My daughter, TR, is 19 and away at college.  My son, RC, is 18 and a senior in high school.  My youngest son, PR, is 14 and in 8th grade.  

Nearly three years ago I was in a serious car accident and lost the use of my right arm.  I am right handed ... so, bummer!  The accident occurred when Asshole ran a stop sign and t-boned my car on the driver's side, spinning the car a full 360 degrees on impact.  I have gone through 5 surgeries and basically pure hell since then.  Things seem to finally be improving somewhat . . . meaning I am no longer sobbing in pain every single day.  I often refer to "PT" in my blog because I still go to rehab (physical therapy) several hours each week.  I also occasionally mention The Torturer who is my physical therapist.  If you want to know more about my accident or resulting disability you can click here.   

I am currently not employed.  My job is my rehab for the time being.  In a former life I was a manager at a Fortune 500 company.  I have also worked in advertising and public relations.

I love to hear from my readers.  Feel free to leave comments.  If you need to reach me regarding a topic other than a particular post you may contact me at: TwentyFourAtHeart@yahoo.com

 

Comments

[Jason]

Wow, I've really enjoyed browsing your blog a bit. Thanks for stopping by The Jason Show with your kind words!

[renee]

hi. i'm renee and i'll be interviewing you for the great interview experiment over @ citizen of the month. i'll spend some time this week reading your blog, and then email some questions as soon as i've got them ready.

that ok for you?

talk to you soon.

[amyz5]

great blog. found you from ry's blog. i must be destined to read you as we were in the top five together (damn i left my acceptance speech at home)

we are surely in the same space. look forward to reading you.

[KJ]

Just happened upon your site, and I love it already! Edgy, sassy, intelligent, no bull. My kinda sister! I'll visit again.

KJ
http://nanadiaries.wordpress.com

[Smart Mouth Broad]

I've really enjoyed your blog. I noticed it in the blogroll of Midlife Slices and stopped by. I would think your torturer worked at my gym if we weren't on different coast. Do you think he's bi-coastal?

[caroldee]

Hey Suzanne. came from Donna's blog and visited.. Love it.. will return.. talked to a guy last night on messenger from the O.C.
he may be living right down the street you never know! Take care.. : )

[MissKris]

We have a friend who actually lost his arm in a freak woodcutting accident, right up at the shoulder. He was right-handed, too, and had to learn how to do everything left-handed. It's amazing at how adept he is at even tying shoes! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment...it's always so nice to hear from a new reader. And isn't blogging the best?! My daughter got me started a few years ago and I'd be lost without it.

[sandi]

I am adding you to my blogroll. I am hooked and I would guess we are pretty close neighbors. I am in Ladera Ranch.

[Kara-Noel]

Found you on the OC Register. I'm 4th generation OC!

[Sticky]

hello,

Just found you from a comment from left on "Lucky 13 plus one"
you made me laugh and here I am!!

Looking forward to reading more and getting to know you better, come by and say hi sometime...

[amber]

I am sitting here nodding my head and laughing at the same time. I hailed into OC straight from Alaska. Take a picute of that. You nail money town on the big boobs and all...