9 posts tagged “random”
I started blogging because I needed an outlet. At the back of my head, though, I was convinced that once I started writing regularly again that my pieces would be witty and hard to resist. You see, I was a journalism major and while I was truly terrible at news writing and copy editing, I did rather well with features and humorous pieces.
Apparently that tiny bit of talent disappeared after years of neglect.
I was reading someone's blog that said you needed to tell a story, to have a hook to bring in readers. That's true, I suppose. I don't really have a hook or a story- other than one that many others have... that of a mom dealing with all of the challenges that work and parenting throw at you. But then again, I'm not trying to have a million readers or make money off of this. I mean, would I really want a lot of readers? I'm terribly paranoid and if I actually had more than 1 or 2 people stopping by daily, I might have to change my name and move to the other side of the country.
The other part of blogging that I give myself an F on is commenting. I think it's integral to comment on others' blogs if you really want to immerse yourself in the gigantic blogging community. I have tons of blogs that I read but most are read with breakfast or lunch in hand (my self-assigned blog reading times) and I rarely force myself to put down my food to start typing. It's definitely something I should do as there are so many talented writers out there and they deserve my compliments for entertaining me
I have no idea what I'm trying to say with all of this. (Another reason I stink: I rarely have a point or if I do, I tend to digress so far that no one could ever remember it. Ahem.) These are just thoughts floating in my head and really, that what this blog has turned into - a brain dump.
Welcome to my fuzzy, confused little world.
I shall ruminate on the joys of chocolate cheesecake because well - I've got nothing else today. You - you bad, creamy, delicious thing, you. With your layer of delicious, buttery chocolate graham cracker crust, the smooth tartness of cheese cake, then the delicious, thick dark layer of chocolate cheesecake.
I dream of you often but only indulge on the rarest of occasions. You make me smile as I eat you - taking small bites and letting you melt in my mouth. You taste best followed by a sip of good coffee. The tastes intermingle and slip down my throat.
Another bite and I lick the crumbs off my fork to make sure I have the perfect balance of cheesecake and crust - the balance is terribly important. When I reach the end crust - I always start at the point - I am sad to be done with the cheesecake'iness but happy with my buttery, chocolately finish.
One slice is perfect. Enough to last a long, long time. You are my food nirvana, a treat to be enjoyed briefly, then gone again to be dreamt about until the next time I am rewarded with your presence...
Unfortunately, I have one and a half of you left in my refrigerator. I'm not so sure my passion can survive a full week with you.
I never did get to sleep last night. An upset stomach combined with million things in my head kept me up all night. Today we had some family issues to deal with - those fun kind of issues with long-term ramifications- and a date night tonight. Our sitter (FIL) came through after bailing but it's not a pretty situation but I'm not sure what we could have done differently to avoid it. Family stuff is always fun, right?
Tonight we have tickets to a comedy show. My husband is a huge fan and I'm just happy to get out. It is indeed the perfect date for us, isn't it?
We're also hitting Home Depot during our date to pick up a new front door and eye up flooring for our bathrooms. We know how to do that romance thing, doncha know?
Happy Sunday to all. Nap for me if you have the opportunity.
No- get your minds out of the gutter. This is just a quickie post so I don't fail at NaBloPoMo. Well, at least not just yet.
I'm headed out soon the drop the kids off and drive a couple of hours to a conference that lasts late into the evening. Mandated social networking- always a good time, right? Right? Then back late tonight for an 8 AM tomorrow. Blech.
I do enjoy the education at conferences. I'd be a lifetime student if I could. I found an amazing program in Vermont I want to do once I have that extra $40k sitting around. The other good thing about conferences is the food. Eating real grown-up meals. Linen tableclothes. No kids to chase. No need to inhale the food in under 5 minutes. Yep- the meals are truly where it's at.
In summary, I'm going to drive about 6 hours today for a bit of education, forced social interaction and meals in peace. So totally worth it.
Well, I assume he's lonely if he's trying to find the girl of his dreams that he spotted on a subway.
It's romantic as hell- like a cheesy Meg Ryan movie. You HAVE to root for him.
I am a coffee addict - have been for years. When I created a new message board name a few years back, I went with something that fell along the lines of that obsession and it only seemed natural to do so when it came to my blog. But I'm not feeling it anymore. (Why yes, I do bore easily.)
I need to cut back on coffee for health reasons and besides that, the title really doesn't convey 'me.' It says that the writer is a coffee addict that might have a problem. Which is true, I suppose. But, I wanted it to say more. I know it's just a blog title but still- it needs to feel right, particularly if I have to come here every day and see it.
The other day I was chatting with someone about everything going on and how crazy it's been these days and I said "I feel like I'm juggling jello."
The person with whom I was conversing stared blankly at me then changed the subject.
Really though, it fits. Lately, I feel as I have a lot of things in the air and it's increasingly tough the keep them up there. Some slip and fall and boy, can it be messy. But life in general is still sweet. It might be hard to see it through the mess, but it's still sweet. Just lick the damn jello off your shirt or the floor and you'll see how fruity and delicious it really is.
Eventually I'll work on a better header as I threw this one together in 10 minutes, but when I want change, I want it now. That's why my husband spent the morning lugging our gigantic 15' couch downstairs and our old one back up. (Sorry. babe, but we needed a fresh layout in the living room too.)
So yeah- these times they are a changin'.
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Hangin' tough.
I had a 4.5 hour drive home tonight and it must have been 80's/90's night on several radio statons along the way. About an hour into it, I heard an old song that brought back memories of those akward junior high years... tight rolled jeans, popped collars and penny loafers. (Shhhh don't tell, but I still love my penny loafers. Sans penny now though.)
Even more embarassing is the fact that I used to love, no LOVE, the New Kids on the Block. Donnie was my favorite. Don't ask me why. At least he's the one that made something of himself - he is an actor now, right?
Other favorites sung loudly and out of tune along my way?
Red Red Wine
Piano Man
Amanda
And so many other good (or really bad!) songs I can't remember...
Yes. It's good the car is relatively well-insulated. I would have embarrassed myself and scared everyone off the roads. But I would have had fun doing it, right?
Get loose everybody cause we're gonna do our thing
Cause you know it ain't over till the fat lady sings
Check it out...
My darlin' M is a comic genius. Go, read and try not to giggle.
And if you've not heard of mooncups? Well apparently, you've never visited mommy board land. You are deprived and I feel sorry for you.
I'm out of town (the lovely city of Pittsburgh!) for a one-day educational session. It's always tough to be away from the kids, but with everything going on, I will admit that 'a night off' was actually welcome and even (shhhh!) slightly anticipated.
Surprisingly, the beds weren't bed at my hotel and I slept. From 11'ish - 7:30. Yes! It's the first good night of sleep in I don't know how long. I'm pretty well giddy about this. Having some rather rotten hotel coffee for breakfast then I'm headed out- off to class, then a 4 hour drive back to the real world. At least I'm a bit more equipped to deal with it.
Not sure if I'll get on tonight, so I had to post briefly this morning even if it is meaningless blather. Sorry 'bout that. Does it still count for NoBoPloMo (erm, is that right?)???
Happy Friday everyone!
