Girl rescued dog. Dog rescued girl. Five years ago.
12/12/12 marked the five-year anniversary of our happiness. Of our lives.
Girl and Dog became the new Frog and Toad.
And we learnt so much about life, in the process.
Each year, to share our happiness, we do something philanthropic, something for people and for dogs. Simply stated, our hearts burst with joy; and we want to share that joy.
On this year, we announce the NicoleAndGwendolyn.339, a fundraiser, uniting People and Animals, supporting the North Shore Animal League, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organisation.
Paramount in helping people and animals in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the North Shore Animal League deserves financial assistance. Our hearts passionately extend to the Americans, humans and animals alike, who remain in need. Therefore, on behalf of the North Shore Animal League, we ask for your donations during this pretty holiday season.
In exchange for your kind donations, NicoleAndGwendolyn shall bicycle ride, 339 miles, from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to Washington, D.C., during 2013.
Happy holidays to all. Thank you so much for your support of The North Shore Animal League and of the NicoleAndGwendolyn.339.
xo NicoleAndGwendolyn
Please visit the NicoleAndGwendolyn.339 Fundraising Page to make your much appreciated, tax-deductible donations. Thank you. :)
© Nicole Marie Story Enterprises, LLC and nicoleandgwendolyn.com, 2011, 2012.
LOVE YOU! I donated! Thank you thank you thank you for your wonderful smiles on this post. You rock!
Francoise
Oh my dear goodness!!! My premiere donation!!! From one of my dearest friends in the world!!! Thank you. I love you!!! :):):)
I forgot to mention Indie :-) We love you and will all be cheering for you in May!!
I already articulated my thoughts to you in an international text message!!!
NicoleAndGwendolyn are absolutely positively 100% enamoured with VesEnMorkEnIndie.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
I love Frog and Toad; I love bicycle-touring. If you have any technical questions please feel free to e-mail me (my phone is on the fritz). Cheers.
It makes me so happy that someone else remembers Frog and Toad!!! None of my friends remember that series!!! I shall send you a quick email on that subject. :)
BEST POST EVER!! I loveeee how adorable G is when she was a widdle baby!!!!! You both look FAbbuulous!! I donate to this charity all the time! Keep spreading the word!
A better philanthropic cause: being decent to other human beings in your daily life. Why set yourself up for another grand thing that doesn’t happen, like your move to NYC or the book you said was being published months ago?
Jealous, Sarah? ;)
As always, thanks for your clicks.
Why would I be jealous of a bunch of stuff you didn’t finish, when I actually did? I said i was going to college, and I stuck with it all the way to a master’s degree. I said i was moving to NYC, and I actually did it. So no, I’m not jealous of the fact that you didn’t do those things. So how about it: some basic human decency, minus name-calling and fat-shaming, in 2013?
So are you donating or not?
In the last three months alone, you have:
1) Announced Project RT, where you declared you “shall be thin by Christmas”, which you have obviously not accomplished;
2) Announced your dedication to sticking with the “Insanity” workout, which you have since abandoned;
3) Announced that you would not allow the “reaction of others, as it pertains to [your] body to affect [your] thoughts, shortly after which you proceeded to freak out and “binge” after a snarky neighbor made a stupid passing comment to you.
I would say that Sarah has some solid evidence to support her opinions (the thoughtful expression of which gets her banned from your site).
I have to agree with her, that based on your history you are very likely not to follow through with this “philanthropic” project as well.
As an aside, your use of the term “press release” on your donation page is both inaccurate and deceiving as it implies a level of professionalism and dependability which you have not accomplished.
Oh haven’t I? ;)
As you would say, I don’t feel you’ve “earned” it. Why would I give money to another big project by someone with a history of not finishing big projects (or even basic things that most adults ate able to do?) I’d donate to an inpatient treatment fund for you, though. I’d love to see you become a self-actualized adult.
I’d love for you to unsubscribe to socialism. ;)
I’m not a socialist. I’d love to see you stop being a looter who asks for donations of money she hasn’t earned!
What is a fundraiser, Sarah?
What’s a socialist, Nicole? Given your rampant misuse of the word, I’d suggest actually reading some Marx. As for fundraisers, I work in politics, so I’m familiar with a wide variety. Fundraisers in which people promise to do something in exchange for donations work best when the person asking for donations has a proven track record of keeping promises and following through on things. From what I’ve seen here, your life looks like big project after big project falling by the wayside due to eating disorders and alcoholism.
I can’t even read your words bc they make me want to vomit. And I don’t do that anymore. Ciao, blog reader. ;)
Yeah, truth sucks when you’ve been living in denial for so long. It doesn’t have to be this way, though! Recovery, and actually achieving things, is totally possible.
Bahahahahahaha.
Truth sucks that you’re a ridiculous stalker whore! ;)
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You rescued gwendolyn? From what? Was the breeder you bought her from ill-treating her?
So you’re still reading? And here I thought that I had lost you!
Serious question, wish you’d answer. I do think it’s pertinent here. You say above you rescued Gwendolyn, but I could have sworn you purchased her from a breeder,
What did wishing ever get for anyone?
I, too, am confused as to how you rescued Gwendolyn. I thought you got her from a breeder so a man would propose to you, no?
Buy my future book for more details, bananarama.
I’d love to read your future book. When will it be available?
When I please for it to be so.
Ok, I have an idea that I think will please everyone involved. A serial novel. You can put up chapters of your book to download for a fee that goes to your charity. Inquiring minds can satisfy their curiosity and you can be philanthropic. It’s a win-win.
Lovely idea, but no thanks.
I want to bank that which is earned from my novel.
The first thing you might want to learn is that a memoir is not a novel. Novel means fiction.
How do you expect anyone to take this fundraiser seriously when you can’t even answer a simple, straightforward question like this one? Just answer the question. I wouldn’t donate my hard earned money to someone who is evasive every time someone asks a question. I’ll donate to my local animal rescue league who will answer all my questions not act totally shady.
I am not the real slim shady. But I am, indeed, on my way to being slim. :)
Look, this is stupid. We read your blog, we all know you purchased Gwendolyn from a breeder. (although you may have taken the entry down since) Why lie about it? It just makes you sound disingenuous when you’re trying to do something good. You could have been open and said”my dog came from a breeder but I come across many wonderful rescue dogs in my work as a dog walker” or JUST NOT MENTIONED IT AT ALL. But you specifically lie here and say “I rescued her” which in the context of this post, about the wonderful work done by a rescue organization, is frankly immoral. I have volunteered for several rescue organizations and owned many wonderful rescue dogs and the way you are misrepresenting yourself here is disgusting.
Did I say that she didn’t come from a breeder?
You said she came from a breeder and that you rescued her. So which is it?
Can it be both?
Stay tuned…
and buy my future book.
Mwah!
I’m kind of with Sarah on this one. What if we donate and you don’t do the trip? Does that give us legal grounds to sic the Feds on you for fraud? I mean you often change your mind from the first line of a post to the last and May is a looong way away. Do you offer a money back guarantee of any kind? Or maybe you should hold the funds in escrow until you hit DC? I think befor anyone donates we need a clear answer to these concerns.
Yes. I’m absolutely on the same page as others with concern about follow through. Your ‘goals’ and decisions, even your philosophy, changes from day to day and hour to hour. It’s quite startling, really, to look at how you decide one day you’re going to do X, or feel X or not feel X. And within days (sometimes just one) you do a complete 180. It really, truly is the like watching my 6 year-old daughter. (My favorite color is pink. Now my favorite color is blue. Sophie is my best friend. I don’t like Sophie anymore, my best friend is Gretta. I want a doll for Christmas. No, I want a kitten for Christmas. Actually, I really want a new bike.) And the thing is, the ever-changing mind and attitude, the moodiness and stubbornness, the lashing out, and kicking and screaming when someone calls you out … that’s kind of expected from young girls. But, not from adults. In fact, it’s repulsive to watch coming from an adult. So, when someone who acts like a little girl sets out to do big, adult things, it’s very hard to take it seriously. I do not believe you have shown you are capable (or willing?) to follow through with the fundraiser. And, what happens to our money when you change your mind?
So are you planning to donate? Thank you! ;)
No. It can’t be both. Sorry.
Oh?
Rescue means you rescued a dag that did not have a home from a rescue org, the shelter or the streets. It means that dog would have died if you , or someone else, had not adopted it. That is not the same as purchasing a dog froma breeder who specially breeds dogs for sale and profit. Option one saves a dog from death, option two promotes and funds an industry that keeps shelter dogs for having a home – because even though we have a glut of homeless, needy animals in our country, being put down everyday, greedy bitches want their impeccably bred glamour dogs and don’t give a shit. For ever Gwendolyn that’s bred just for you, another dog who doesn’t have a home to go to dies. This is why it matters that you’re honest, especially given the topic of this post. It’s not that Gwen’s not a sweet lovable dog, it’s that there are so many other sweet lovable dogs who need homes that don’t get them because of money hungry breeders or (barf) puppy mills.
Oh! So just like with “healthy” and “eating disorder” there exists a very specific definition to “rescued a dog?” Man, Webster was a mother fucking genius!
Gosh darn it, I totally missed out on this juvenile gar-bage while in Alaska.
No Kookie Monster, you are wrong my little 18 year old pet. YES, rescued can mean one purchased a pet from a breeder, a mill, a pet store, etc. I rescued my two cats from a pet store on the campus of Princeton University. I “rescued” them because I shelled out the bucks to get them the Hades out of that place.
So, now that I have shown what an utter moron you are, can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?
LMFAO!!!
I cannot stop laughing because I’ve enjoyed two martinis after a long day of business! You could TOTALLY stand next to Ellen and hold your own. I would laugh so hard at the two of you sparring comedic wittiness to one another. I love you!!! Happy New Year, sister. :) xoxoxoxoxo
I will happily donate to the organization, just not via your fundraiser. You’re welcome. :)
Yay!
Oh, and btw, Nic, if the fire is getting too hot here for you, feel free to email or send an “international text message” (hahahahaha!) to your syncophantic followers or to your attack poodle who may be in dragon boat dry dock and feeling combative again.
Nic is the name of a fellow.
This makes me chortle every time. Thank you!
Yeah, I agree Eliza. I will donate to my local no-kill shelter ( as i have often in the past) but I have no intention of playing along with this most recent delusion. Every answer she’s given to questions about her maturity and seriousness about this project have just proven she’s incapable of maturity and seriousness. For proof one need read no further than her interaction with Sarah on this thread.
Good! I am happy that you are donating to your local shelter, catalysed by your dislike of moi. At least animals are being helped somehow, all because of NicoleAndGwendolyn. Mwah! ;)
Bwahahahahahaha! Yes, NIC, you are the center of the universe!
Centre.
I agree Just Some Ass, Nicole IS the center of the universe, but what the hell do I know? I’m a idiot Nicole-lover babbler. Tell me Just Some Prick, what did YOU do over the Christmas holiday? Seriously, I want to know. Please post some pictures of your cruise to Thailand, you know, to ring in the new year early?
You see, I was actually traveling to far away exotic places, and unable to comment, but apparently, you are unable to do so…either financially or emotionally, so you come here anonymously and attack Nicole : (
Hahahahahahahahaha.
Cassy, are hereby my mentor, too.
Congratulations. ;)
And fuck you, Just Some Ass! :D
You’re a true moron if you don’t understand the distinction, but I’m pretty sure you do understand, because your words are so carefully chosen. “Girl rescued dog. Dog rescued girl.” goes down a lot sweeter for donations than “Girl bought dog to impress man. Man was not impressed. Dog became emotional crutch for flabby lunatic and endures various physical tortures in the name of Rand. Someone rescue dog!”
I mostly read to snark on you and marvel at how impressed you are with yourself–occasionally I feel sorry for you because it’s obvious that your life is small in a way that your body never will be–but these recent manipulations in the name of animal welfare are pretty obscene when you consider the circumstances of real rescue dogs. Correct your false advertising–or better yet, donate the amount you paid for Gwendolyn towards your own “philanthropic” goal–and I’ll contribute to the cause.
I paid not a penny for Gwendolyn. ;)
Great. Now correct the impression that she’s a rescue dog and you’re set.
I’m to correct YOUR impression?
Just made my donation :)
You know how much I admire you for doing this already, and how crazy I am for endurance challenges. I know you have the mindset of getting things done no matter what, so I can’t wait to follow the progress (and of course success) of the Nicole and Gwendolyn 339. I think you could make national headlines with it if you wanted to.
Love the pics of you and Gwendolyn – you’re both beautiful in all of them!
xxx
Oh, Jessica!!! I love love love you. Thank you so much for your generous donation!!! I am working really hard to earn national exposure for this. When I do a project, I do it big. When NicoleAndGwendolyn does a project, they do it even bigger! I am so happy that you are cheering for us. That means a LOT. Mwah. :) xo
Here’s a big project you could try: stop drinking. Donate all your booze money from now until May to the animal shelter. Then, not only might you be sober enough to actually make the trip, you wouldn’t have to make it with both a dog trailer AND saddlebags full of wine.
Oh no, honey bunny.
Me likey me wine. ;)
So dogs are important, but not important enough to give up booze. If you gave the NSAL your booze money for six months, you wouldn’t need to ask for other people’s money. How exactly is that not looting?
You’re a weirdo!
I know you are, but what am I? (Sorry, just trying to keep up with your intellectual and emotional maturity level.)
Listen. Centre is acceptable in England, or here in Canada. Where do you live, Nic???
The United States of America!
Right! I thought so. Therefore, “centre” is not acceptable. “Center” is acceptable. Your anglomania seriously kills me. It smacks of “try” and illustrates your deep need to want to be something you are not.
Really? It’s not acceptable? Will you be tossing me from school?
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sectionfront/life/biking-to-dc-an-easier-pleasure-as-trail-links-improve-264510/
“Rarely, if ever, however, does the trip feel like a wilderness adventure. It would be unusual to go more than a mile without meeting, or in my case, being passed by, another cyclist.”
This is hardly local, let alone national news.
Oh, I see. ;)
Aren’t your readers the ones practicing philanthropy in this case? You aren’t actually donating anything.
I’m not?
What are you donating?
Are you dumb? Or just plainly ignorant?
I guess I would ask you the same question, because you don’t seem to understand the difference between philanthropy and fundraising. The terms are not interchangeable.
Bla bla bla bla.
I understand everything that I publish.
Great-so how about enlightening your readers?
On what?
On your philanthropic donation to this project. You do realize donating exercise time is not philanthropy, no?
Aw, really? Fuck. Back to the drawing board. ;)
Yes, I agree. On Planet Nicole your “understanding” is perfect.
Correction.
Planet NicoleAndGwendolyn.
I thought you were making some big move, Nicole? You intimated it was BIG, anyway…flitted around the idea that it was New York, then maybe Seattle? So with the supposed ride originating from Pittsburgh, PA, can we draw the conclusion that THAT other BIG EVENT announced breathlessly flopped as well?
When did this blog become a dear diary? Care to know of whom I fucked last night, too?
“When did this blog become a dear diary?!” LOL!! Whenever you started it, sweetheart! Like, the date of the first post. You are the one making all of these public pronouncements and announcements and then never speaking of them again or only to do a total flip flop.
“Care to know of whom I fucked last night, too?” is not grammatically correct, and it’s not even the right question. It should be, “Care to know with whom I faked an orgasm?”…and my answer is, ewwww, no. Knowing any details of such exploits (of yours) would turn me off sex for a long time.
Oh! So I write about items unrelated to dogs and food and exercise? That’s big fat fuckin’ news! Thanks for the wake-up call on the subject of MY blog. ;)
I’m sorry, what??? What are you even talking about, do you know? Do you argue with everyone about everything, or just commenters on your little blog?
What I ASKED was, “So with the supposed ride originating from Pittsburgh, PA, can we draw the conclusion that THAT other BIG EVENT announced breathlessly flopped as well?”
And what is your answer?
I didn’t realise that my little blog divulged all of the details of my little life. ;)
How can something so little divulge details of something so fabulous and big?
Perhaps what JSGirl is attempting to convey is that you make very grandiose announcements via your little blog all. the. time. Yet, they seem to be simply ‘ideas’ to those who read, since there is never anything that actually comes of the announcements. So, when you use your public platform to make BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS, only to change your mind or fall silent on whatever the given subject, you appear to be either a liar, or someone who is so wrapped up in delusions that you believe things are true while everyone else can see they are not. The BIG ANNOUNCEMENT regarding your move, which JSGirl cited is just one of many examples.
So I have a penchant for drawing your interest, eh?
Are you proud of that? Cause girl, the joke is on YOU.
Who is earning money from NicoleAndGwendolyn.com and who is not?
I stand by my comment. Money earned changes nothing about my statement. You are a laughingstock to me, and obviously to a majority of your readers. And you are proud of that? When I first began reading your blog, it was with a saddness. But, I have since realized how seriously unstable and truly viscious and cruel you are. (not to me directly, yet.- but your fat jabs and whore comments couldn’t hurt me anyway, as I am faithful to my husband, and a skinny little thing.) So, I’m now plugged in for no other
reason than to watch, and wait for the implosion. If you’re earning money as you self-destruct, good for
you. Who am I to hold an opinion on that? On that note, enjoy your holidays!
Happy Christmas, indeed! ;) xo
So giving up your dignity and looking like an uneducated, unstable person on the internet for the rest of your life is totally worth it for a few pennies’ worth of ad revenue? You couldn’t pay me a million bucks a day to do to my reputation (and other human beings) what you’ve done. I feel so embarrassed for your family when I read your blog, but I also feel furious with them for not having an intervention for you, like, yesterday. I keep reading because I keep waiting for this to all be revealed as somebody’s thesis project for a degree in performance art, or for you to FINALLY crash and burn and go to rehab.
Rehab for what?
1. Gwendolyn as a puppy looks adorable :’)
2. There are a lot of snarky comments on this post. I hope they just make you more determined to finish this project and Show ‘em! That would shut them up for sure ;)
3. I don’t earn, hence I’m not donating. Good luck with the fundraiser though! :D
Loving your comment!
Loving your support!
And loving that certain person shall feel like jack asses when I’ve burnt 339 miles worth of calories whilst raising dough for a grand causing… and, most importantly, whilst spending a precious few days with my monkey.
Oh yes, and if you do, by chance earn between now and then, your donations shall be happily accepted. ;)
Mwah!
I know this is an old post but just wanted to let you know that philanthropy relates exclusively to humans, not animals.
Philanthropy can relate to whatever I deem for it to be relatable. But thanks. ;)