I’m going to start by saying that I am so lame when it comes to computers. I don’t even know how to turn one on. In fact, I’m pretty bad with any electronics. When the daylight savings time happens, the clock in my car is off by an hour for six months. Before meeting Wil, my VCR was always flashing 12:00. Pretty lame huh?
My friends tease me for having a husband who can build his own website, yet I have to ask what a BLOG is. You get the picture. So when Wil told me that he put on his website (he has to read me his entries and prints out responses for me to look at) that he wanted to do something cool for me for putting up with all the time and energy (and MANY profane words) he has put into building and maintaining his site, by doing sort of a “donation box” for a gift for me, I was so touched by this. So touched, in fact, that I had Wil set up this whole little deal here so all I had to do was type what I want to say. And boy, do I have a lot to say. I’m so excited. I feel like I finally have communication with this whole world that I only hear about! I know, you’re probably thinking, “what the hell is wrong with this girl? Does she live in some sort of cave?! Well, as a matter of fact, yes. I live in an Atari 2600 world. Simple, yes. Advanced? No. But that’s ok. I have a husband who can look things up for me if I really need to. But it is pretty cool to finally have a chance to have my thoughts about all this heard. So first things first. (Oh and by the way, I still play my Atari. what the hell is this Playstation thing anyway?)
First of all, I was totally surprised when I came home from work today and Wil told me about his “donation box” story. Surprised mostly because I have friends who read his entries everyday, and didn’t tell me he was doing this. But also that there were enough donations that he was able to get me a gift certificate for a yummy day at a spa. Mmm… massage…. oh sorry, where was I? Anyway, these past few months have been very difficult, but at the same time very rewarding for Wil, as he was able to get his site going. You know, I think it has been for me too. Wil would stay up FOREVER working on this, which meant me going to sleep by myself, and work on it every free moment he had. So it’s nice to see Wil so happy with all his hard work paying off for him. He feels like people get to see what he’s really like, instead of what some “I hate Wesley” fan guy has to say. And just in case you were wondering, I had never seen Star Trek until they started running that marathon on TNN or TNT whichever one it is. Wil watched that thing practically the whole time it was on. He kept saying, ” Oh, this is my FAVORITE episode.” ok seriously, he said that like 20 times. But it was kinda funny that he really likes that stuff. Even when he’s in it. So once in a while he’d say, “look honey! There I am! Man does that suit look stupid. Oh man, look at my lame hair!” But he’s all into science fiction stuff, so that must have been pretty cool to be part of something you like so much.
Anyway, his website means so much to him and I think that it’s so awesome that people have responded so well to it. Of course, he tells me about the occasional lame ass that has to throw in his negative two cents now and then. But I guess that’s the beauty of this on-line world. You don’t have to say your shit directly to the person’s face. But I guess you do what makes you happy. I think that Wil tries to not take that crap seriously. Doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt any less. I never thought that all his time spent on this entitled me to any sort of gift. I have the gift of a happy husband. (I know… gag) Nevertheless, I am extremely touched by your generosity, and I’ll be thinking of you all while I’m having my spa day. Thanks!
On to the next subject. The most recent entry of Wil’s (at least the one he read to me yesterday, and printed out all the responses for me to read) The 7 things you are thankful for today. My list is for today and everyday since I am a dork with this computer and probably won’t get a chance to do this for another six months
1. My husband- his unconditional love for me and for Ryan and Nolan (my men)
– his little love notes in my lunch I take to work or my suitcase when I go out of town
– the way he rubs my ear at night to help me fall asleep
– when he thanks me every time I do his laundry
2. My aforementioned men (Ryan and Nolan)-the way Ryan laughs so hard he can’t sit up (just like I do)
-when Nolan tells me he loves me and gives me a kiss in front of his class (because he doesn’t care what his friends think yet)
-that they both still make me Mother’s Day cards out of construction paper
– they have Wil’s sense of humor, even though they aren’t biologically his
3. My friends- the handful of close ones I have had for years
– the same ones that have to hear the same stories about the bullshit my ex husband is doing now
– the same ones that we take turns taking each other to the airport
– the same ones that go do stuff with me while my husband works on his website
4. My job- that I’m actually doing something I enjoy-something I chose for a career
-that I can make my own schedule so I can be here for the kids or take a day off to hang out with Wil
5. My health and my family’s health- I know that that seems like a typical one, but we have had a lot of death around us recently, so I am truly thankful that we are all well.
6. Chocolate- need I say more?
7. The Simpson’s- now you’re probably thinking “what? does she mean OJ?” No. Definitely no. As in Homer. You see, that show is probably the one thing that makes Wil laugh harder than anything. It’s funny. He laughs so hard he puts his hand in front of his face, but you can still see that the tip of his tongue curls up. Isn’t that weird? I wonder why that happens. Probably the same explanation as me not being able to sit up straight when I laugh really hard. Just one of those things. Anyway, hours of entertainment, that’s all. And the happiness it brings my husband.
I just loved reading all the responses and lists of everyone’s 7 things. Wil is pretty cool that way. I guess that’s why I married him. He’s a smart guy. An honest, funny, loving, caring, wanting to make the world a better place kind of guy.
I think this whole computer thing isn’t so bad after all! Of course, it’s taken me an hour to type all this. No seriously, it has. I think my 10 year old could type faster than I could. I guess I should finish now. I think I’ll go kick Wil’s ass in some Air-Sea Battle- guided missiles of course. He hates that he can never beat me. Then again, I am 3 years older than him. That gives me 3 more years practice. Whatever the case, he’s still getting his ass kicked by a GIRL!
Thanks again for the awesome gift! And please, tell Wil to wear his glasses (they totally look like the ones Corey Feldman wore in Stand By Me… I think he jacked them) while he’s on the computer. He looks cross-eyed when he’s on this thing for too long (which is everyday)
See ya!
Anne
P.S. Did Wil ever finish telling you about the Vegas trip back in September? I think that was how all this got started and he mentioned a while ago that he hadn’t finished it yet. So let me sum it up for you…. his sketch comedy show was awesome, William fucking Shatner still doesn’t speak to Wil (but I guess he has since then…Weakest Link thing)….we… I should say I, lost my ass at roulette(is that how you spell that?) and our second-hand smoke filled 5 day extravaganza was finished off by my laryngitis, and upper respiratory infection due to all the damn smoke -illness. God I hate Vegas. I can’t wait to go back. Later!
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Welcome to WWDN Anne! Great post, gave me many, many sighs (as to how wonderful a relationship you and your husband have). I think it’s great when couples take an active interest in each other’s hobbies and although I’m relatively new to this site, I want to thank you for putting up with the blood,sweat and tears that Wil put into this site. It is the 1st place (well, after email) I come to in the morning, (followed by UE and Roughy) and it usually gets my day off on a good note. Enjoy your Spa Day, I missed the contribution, but I know you definitely deserve it! And girl, we want details when you get back! Some of us women will need to live vicariously through you on this one!
WIL – WEAR YOUR GLASSES!!!!! Do your wife a favor, glasses are sexier than crosseyes, ANYDAY!!!!!
Vickie
I, for one, would love to hear how you two met and what your initial thoughts were, first date, and stuff…
Wil Wheaton, you are a lucky, lucky man. Bastard.
~ j.
// I’m turning off my computer.
// It’s time to go outside and find myself an Anne.
Splendid to hear from Anne!
Where are all the naysayers now, huh? Wil did have a good idea, and Anne loved the gift.
Anne:
Welcome! And thanks for sharing your words with us. Enjoy the hell out of that spa! Back when I was a wage slave I used to go for massages once a week and they were the most wonderful things. Just say the word “spa” and my ears perk up.
Glad you and Wil have such a good time together. May it keep on for as long as you both work at it.
I’ve been married so long I forgot what life was like without my “other half.” I used to think that terms like “other half” and “old man” were so “outre” — me being a child of the 50s, coming to adulthood in the 60s (time of love and all that). But, after knowing my SO for more than 30 years (!) and married to him for 23 years, it really does become an “other half” situation, particularly if you both respect and love each other. IN our case, we also work together…
I’d love to know you guys when you’re about where we are now — I’ll bet you’ll be as much in love, if not more. I’m here to tell you that it’s simply amazing!
Wil:
Put your glasses on. My SO had perfect vision until he hit his 40s — I’ve always had to wear glasses (since 3rd grade anyway). Now he’s wearing glasses in front of the computer when he’s doing his programming or mixing his music (he’s a composer). And, oddly enough, I’ve ditched the glasses and wear contacts in front of the computer as I do my programming and astronomy research. Don’t mess with your eyes man — they’re the only ones you get.
Both of you: thanks for sharing your lives with us.
Hey Anne,
It’s nice to meet you (sort of). I, for one, am glad that some of us who enjoy Wil’s site on a regular basis could do that. I have married (and almost married) friends and so I know what it’s like and how much they appreciate their significant others that they can often times let them go off and do their thing – whatever that is – in this case Wil and his site. I just want to say thanks for being so cool with it.
Hi,
First time poster, long time reader…
Okay, that was lame, I’ve read one too many Dear John letters…
Anyways, I’ve read through the entry and I just had to respond, to you both, cause well you both will read this.
I’d just like to say that you both are disgusting in your sappiness!! 🙂 But, adorable too. May you both always make the other smile.
P.S. – I swear, if we could take back William Shatner we would…not to mention Celine Dion!
Anne: Very nice to hear from you, glad you enjoyed the gift. Now I wish I’d donated more, but of course 1 U.S. dollar is like 100 dollars Canadian. : ) You and Wil both seem to be amazing people who are raising your boys to be the same way. As a fellow “cougar” (woman involved with a younger man) I’d just like to say “Ain’t it fun!”
Wil: I love the site more and more each day, thanks for taking the time to reach out to the geeky masses.
Rob M: Please you gotta share the WWDN drinking game with the rest of the posse!
OK I’m done now.
He rubs her ears?
<Nelson Muntz> HAW-HAW! </Nelson Muntz>
Anne-
It’s great to hear from you after all the stories Wil’s put on the site. You do realize that now that you’ve made your first steps into this world…THERE’S NO GOING BACK (Bwa-ha-ha-ha!)
And Atari 2600s still rock!
Atari….Asteroids…asteriods isn’t the same when played in black and white, you need the different colored rocks flying at you, and then they get bigger, and then that annoying little ship that you can never catch goes after you. Dude…now I wanna go home and play on our old Atari…only thing bad about it, crappola keyboard…
Mrs. Wil, you must be cool if you use an Atari…
A lovely post Anne. You all are so very blessed to have each other and your kids sound so awesome. I can only hope mine will be so cool when and if I have some.
K
I saw the Las Vegas sketch & my brother & I agree that of all the shows we saw there (6 shows) it was the best!!!! My kids run around w/ those stupid glasses we wore when Wil first came out.
Nice to see a wife can tolerate her husband & his computer. I put mine on a timer so he’s not on it for hours on end. Yes he’s whipped 🙂
Have a good one everyone!!!
Great first time post Anne! Hope you have a great time at the spa! And if it comes down to fighting over the computer, I’m sure you can find a nice rebuilt one at a reasonable price!
Wil, I didn’t know you gave good oomax! *LOL*
Oh, Wil, WEAR YOUR GLASSES!
Good Vibes to you all….
hey anne,
let me take the time to tell you that you got one of the most greatest guy in the whole world (well almost my babe comes first, sorry wil) seriously he’s a wonderful guy although i dont know him personally ( c’mon wil you remember the other night,j/j) you are the best smartasses i’ve ever known, cool! grotesques you! anyway yes i am one of wil’s chearleaders, try to pep him up for his website as much as i can. anne you got that covered. hey wil get your 2 cent coke bottles on cause really your writing….well its kinda lame…..nothing but love my man. hey take care anne you rock hey have any ideas on straightening someones hair. call me.
Wil, dude, WEAR YOUR GLASSES. Cross eyed computer geeks are totally unattractive. Oh wait, I know why you don’t wear ’em. Once your eyes are crossed you take a peek at the missus and see two or three of her. Heh. Still. Don’tcha know your eyes will get STUCK that way??? Tsk. Do what your wife says (cause wives are totally in charge) and wear those suckers.
Computer widow – yeah, I’ve got one of them myself. It’s getting better now, as I have the site up pretty well. It’s always a balancing act, as I am a martial arts student who runs the website for the dojo, plus the QA manager stuff, plus taking care of Mom’s farm mechanics… yadda farkin yadda.
So, anyways – I feel your pain (with apologies to Slick Willie). It helps if the missus also has some passion outside of the house. My wife does many artsy things (pottery, stc), so during the semester, she is fine with my other tasks. It’s the in between times, and when I am up til 2am, that she has a problem.
I guess the solution is twofold – try not to work to late (or keep your wife awake until you finish), or make sure that your significant other has something to pour into as well.
That’s all I have to say about that.
Oh yeah – nice to meet you, Anne.
Anne, I thought Wil was making you up, sorta like a figment of his imagination or something. I think it’s really great that you let Wil come out and play with us. No wonder he’s always talking about how great you are. Thanks for sharing. Keep on posting.
Tell Wil to wear his glasses.
It was nice to hear from the woman behind “the man”. I’m glad you are happy with the present from all of us. Thanks so much for letting Wil share his world with us. He is so much different from what I imagined, and I’m glad I’ve had the opportunity to get to konw him through this site.
Also, you seem pretty cool yourself and I look forward to hearing more from you and about you! Take care and enjoy the spa!
Max had a wonderful idea. Mr and Mrs Wil, how’d you meet?
Anne…. It’s nice to actually see a post from you. So often Wil talks about what you’ve said in reference to his computer life, and how amazing he thinks you and your children are. You’re all very lucky to have each other, and Wil is quite lucky to have a wife that’s so understanding about his time on a silly little electronic box, which is why I pitched in a few bucks…. you deserved it.
Anne,
Thank you so much for posting! From one chick to another, I was thrilled to see that you are as awesome as Wil says…and you have got to be one of the luckiest women in the world to have a guy like Wil. And in turn, Wil is also lucky as hell to have a lady like you! I’m sure you also know how blessed you are to have your sons! I bow to you, for being a fellow kick-ass lady! You have my utmost respect and admiration.
Hope you enjoy your spa day!
Much mojo and love,
Kerry
PS-Your son’s comment about “www.wilwheatonswife.net” left me wheezing from laughing! You’ve got to at least post on here more often!!
Anne,
Thank you so much for posting! From one chick to another, I was thrilled to see that you are as awesome as Wil says…and you have got to be one of the luckiest women in the world to have a guy like Wil. And in turn, Wil is also lucky as hell to have a lady like you! I’m sure you also know how blessed you are to have your sons! I bow to you, for being a fellow kick-ass lady! You have my utmost respect and admiration.
Hope you enjoy your spa day!
Much mojo and love,
Kerry
PS-Your son’s comment about “www.wilwheatonswife.net” left me wheezing from laughing! You’ve got to at least post on here more often!!
“Isn’t it ironic?
You meet the man of your dreams
(well, in this case, check out the website of a celebrity that you had a crush on when you were 13)
and then meet his beautiful wife?
Isn’t it ironic , don’t you think?”
Anne, welcome to cyber space and welcome to all the creepy crawlies therein (WWDN excluded, of course!). All this time Wil talks about you and damnit, it’s all true! What’s up with that? I think some of us were hoping he was lying but…You are everything he has said then some! And since the Gallery seems to be down for the count, it was great to see you and your wonderful family in the People magazine spread.
By the way, what’s up with the “Where Are They Now?” article..WE all knew where you were!
Anne, the next time you post, can you not make it so mushy? My coworkers keep coming up to me asking what’s wrong and all they can get out of me is “that Anne..”.
Thanks for sharing and keep in touch!
Anne,
Thank you so much for posting! From one chick to another, I was thrilled to see that you are as awesome as Wil says…and you have got to be one of the luckiest women in the world to have a guy like Wil. And in turn, Wil is also lucky as hell to have a lady like you! I’m sure you also know how blessed you are to have your sons! I bow to you, for being a fellow kick-ass lady! You have my utmost respect and admiration.
Hope you enjoy your spa day!
Much mojo and love,
Kerry
PS-Your son’s comment about “www.wilwheatonswife.net” left me wheezing from laughing! You’ve got to at least post on here more often!!
I’m Burns, one of those friends that hangs out with Anne while Wil is working on this site. Not a regular noter here, but thought I’d confirm a couple of facts.
First, Anne really was very proud of writing this entry (and it really did take an hour to type.) She was so proud, in fact, that while Wil was out at the bookstore with Ryan, she called me and read it to me over the phone. My comment? “Geez, Anne, the WWDN Posse are going to *love* you.”
Secondly, she wasn’t kidding. She really doesn’t know how to turn on the computer.
Third, at least a couple of noters above mentioned the fact that Anne and Wil are clearly deeply in love. Almost in a syrupy sweet kind of way. I’m here to tell you, it’s all true. It’s almost sick. The thing is, though, it’s great. It is nice just to be around people who really like each other. We should all (and by that I mean *ME*) be so lucky as to find someone that thinks we’re as cool as Anne & Wil think each other are; that loves us as much as Anne & Wil love each other.
Well, that’s my two-cents, anyway.
Sorry for the multiple posts…my computer went psycho on me!
w00t! Thanks for putting up with all our insane goofiness, Anne! It’s good to hear from you, and I’m glad you enjoyed your present!
Molly
Anne. . .hope you had an awesome time at the spa. Looks like you may end up with a posse of your own!!! 🙂
Anne,
Best. Post. Ever.
So, uh, how are you at Pac-Man? I loved Pac-Man so much that for 3 straight years (1st, 2nd & 3rd grades) I went to school as Pac-Man, ate the Pac-Man vitamins, played the game every moment my dad wasn’t playing Space Invaders…
Ok, lunch break over, gotta get back to work.
PS, Wil, wear your glasses. You shouldn’t abuse your eyes. And men + glasses = HOT. Hey, it works for J. Keith van Straten (at least as far as my opinion is concerned).
What is this in the sink?
Anne and Will –
You two rock. R – A – W – K RAWK! 🙂 As do Nolan and Ryan. That post was an absolutely wonderful way to start the day.
Though I do have to say – though I will definitely agree that Atari is much cooler than Playstation – Intellevision stomped all _over_ Atari. Repeatedly. And with great gusto.
http://www.intellivisionlives.com/
Unfortunately, mine died ages ago. Never bothered picking up any other kind of game station, either – just wasn’t the same.
Anyway, good to hear from you. The both of you are wonderful, and if I end up half as happy when I’m ‘married with children’ as you all are, I figure I’ll be doing quite well indeed.
Rawk.
Anne,
Love the post. I thought it was sincere and pretty damn funny……there were some parts that just about busted me up and my roomie thought I was just about insane (but hell, my roomie thinks I’m usually insane, so nothing new). I thought you were giving Wil there a run for his money. Anyway, hope you drop by again in six months 🙂
–Michelle
PS, Wil, listen the wife and put the “Corey Feldman” glasses on or she may just give you the smackdown 🙂
PPS….on a different note, was watching Family Ties on Nick at Nite….Wil, you rocked that Jennifer Keaton’s world in that ep!!!
“Secondly, she wasn’t kidding. She really doesn’t know how to turn on the computer.”
It’s not that hard.
Start by whispering in it’s ear…
Anne,
Love the post. I thought it was sincere and pretty damn funny……there were some parts that just about busted me up and my roomie thought I was just about insane (but hell, my roomie thinks I’m usually insane, so nothing new). I thought you were giving Wil there a run for his money. Anyway, hope you drop by again in six months 🙂
–Michelle
PS, Wil, listen the wife and put the “Corey Feldman” glasses on or she may just give you the smackdown 🙂
PPS….on a different note, was watching Family Ties on Nick at Nite….Wil, you rocked that Jennifer Keaton’s world in that ep!!!
Ugh. “Its” ear, not “It’s” ear. Bad grammar.
Anne, what a nice post! The old man’s pretty cool, isn’t he? 🙂
Wil, wear the damned glasses. All real geeks wear ’em… didn’t you know?
Happy days, guys…
Hey Anne,
Thanks a bunch for posting. I’m glad that Wil’s got a wonderful woman like you in his life. Lord knows some men just wouldn’t be able to live without us.
I should know, I live with one.
Glad you had an awsome time at the Spa and such Anne. You really deserve it.
Oh, and Wil, just incase the others haven’t told you…PUT YOUR GLASSES ON!
Love, Peace and Doughnuts.
~Kaylin
Wonderful to hear from you, Anne, and I’m happy to know that everything is going well.
Hey Wil if you don’t watch out Anne is gonna get a bigger posse than you! : )
Thanks for posting Anne.
Now when do we get to hear from Ferris?
Anne,
I’m so glad you are posting on WWDN! We read all about you and it’s so awesome that you posted on there. Before I start sounding like a lame lame fan, I’ll stop. But you are lucky. I’m really happy for you. Have a great day.
God! The Wheatons kick ass!! While I am too young to have played Atari (I think, at least I dont’ remember it), I can kick my husband’s ass at Mortal Kombat. Anyway, Wil wear your glasses, don’t make the poor woman have to tell you EVERY TIME.
Hey, far too much apologizing for not being a computer genius! I teach web development, and it blows my mind, the first thing that comes out of my student’s mouths, particularly the female students, is “I know this is a stupid question, but …” Be confident! You’ve done a great job, and I think that http://www.wilwheatonswife.net is a fantastic idea…an online support group for those that have significant other’s who can’t tear themselves away from the computer. Sign me up! We can create a virus that shuts down the home computer after 2 hours of daily use! :~)
i am so in love with both of you.
Anne,
Thanks for the nice letter and letting the rest of us know just how awesome you think Wil is (we all like him pretty well too) and how wonderful-sounding your boys are! Lots of love being exhibited, I think, and it’s way cool.
The tip of his tongue curls up when he laughs!?!? Uhm…I can’t really picture that, nor do I think I want to. I can see “doubling over with laughter” though…so much more NATURAL. 😮 )
Drop in more often, Anne, given the chance…just boot Wil off the computer and take your turn.
Take care,
Anne,
Thanks for the nice letter and letting the rest of us know just how awesome you think Wil is (we all like him pretty well too) and how wonderful-sounding your boys are! Lots of love being exhibited, I think, and it’s way cool.
The tip of his tongue curls up when he laughs!?!? Uhm…I can’t really picture that, nor do I think I want to. I can see “doubling over with laughter” though…so much more NATURAL. 😮 )
Drop in more often, Anne, given the chance…just boot Wil off the computer and take your turn.
Take care,
I know what you mean Wil. My wife, you may remember Gesikah on the comments here, has made her own website. I’m so freakin’ proud of it, because she said she wanted to try so I handed her an HTML book and said “go ahead”. And damnit, she did it. Granted I had to help a bit with setting up her blogger and then mod it so she can have commens posted, but that’s ok becuase she’s just not ready for that stuff. Anyways, my wife rocks ass, and I love it. Everybody go read her bitching about me at http://www.lifewithageek.com
Ain’t Love grand?
Enjoy the spa day. When they massage your toes, think of me, and the $5 I gave so they could rub your pinky and make it go Wee Wee Wee all the way home.
RevX
colin said “Wil, wear the damned glasses. All real geeks wear ’em… didn’t you know?”
I’m a geek but don’t wear glasses. Wish I did. I have some fake ones that look kinda like those Feldman glasses, but I refer to them more as my John Flansburgh glasses. 😉
I guess the grass is always greener, eh?