Remind me to pick up notebook paper.
Good morning, sweeties. I’ve had a rather quiet morning, contemplating some changes to my blog to make it simpler and less, oh, pressuresome to me. I know pressuresome isn’t a word, but you don’t mind, do you? With school starting tomorrow I’m going to have less time to post and visit other blogs, but I don’t want to give everything up entirely. I’ve been a terrible blogger over the last year or so; I’ve attended no blog gatherings whatsoever, and I’ve neglected to throw sheep at any of the bloggers who frequent Facebook. Neither have I gone a-visiting many other bloggers at their place. I’ve gotten out of the habit of telling funny stories and I haven’t felt all that contemplative since school started with its accursed emphasis on critical thinking, so my posts haven’t even been poignant. I think I need to shorten things up. I was admiring three bloggers in particular this morning.
Cathy has been struggling a lot regarding the fact that she’ll be saying goodbye to her heart-adopted African son, Tejan. I appreciate her being honest about how she feels; sometimes it’s hard to take a turn into more emotional, sensitive topics, and she’s done it gracefully. Neil Kramer amazes me with his ability to stay consistently funny and interesting, even when he’s going through difficult circumstances. To me, he’s the quintessential blogger (and that IS a compliment), because he also knows how to stay connected with people. People-people are the best bloggers in the world, IF they have a soul, and Neil does. And lastly, I was newly inspired by Jul, who has made her blog as minimalist as possible, while keeping it intriguing and beautiful (not to mention tantalizing, as often - even after pressing “More” - there is no more). Her blog is what I’ve had in mind lately, regarding my own.
To follow-up on my last post, ALL my skirts are now clothespinned to hangers in my closet, ready to be donned this next term so I’ll feel like a woman instead of a recent high school graduate; and all my textbooks are bought and stacked on the table. I feel virtuous and thrifty because I bought most of them used and saved myself thousands and thousands of dollars. (Textbook prices are ridiculous.) I have plenty of money left over from the Pell Grant to buy a laptop in the next month or so, and this makes me butt-clenchingly ecstatic. Steve is going to help me with that; OH, it helps to know a computer genius. And today the Christmas stuff goes back in the boxes. Mal was telling me that in Ireland, January 6th is known as Little Christmas, and is the day when, traditionally, the Christmas tree comes down and the women go out on the town. It’s akin to Mother’s Day, and I think that’s nice. So have yourselves a merry Little Christmas (even if you’re not Irish, or a woman). kiss!
January 6th, 2008 11:20
Butt-clenching ecstacy sounds delightful, but it bothers me slightly that Steve is going to help you with it. Hello Kelly. I’ve missed you.
January 6th, 2008 12:20
Peefy! I’ve missed you, too. You should know that the butt-clenching effects will be entirely CGI. I hope that puts your mind at rest. xo
January 6th, 2008 15:02
Kelly, today is also Epiphany, or Reyes, in Spain. It is a huge holiday.
I look forward to seeing the changes in your blog.
January 6th, 2008 15:17
Jenns, you may already be looking at the changes in my blog. sigh. I’m not sure I’ll have time to do more. I wanted to say something in my post, but forgot: if you EVER start blogging again, let me know so I can put your link up. I’ve missed you having a blog.
Are you celebrating Epiphany in any way? xo
January 6th, 2008 16:57
The 6th is also called Women’s Christmas here, so happy xmas all over again
January 6th, 2008 20:26
well, you haven’t missed over at my blog Kels…..I’m feeling like such a slacker.
As for today…… I took a nap.
January 7th, 2008 07:36
Fency, I saw that in Wikipedia, and also Mal had mentioned it, which is why I knew it was like Mother’s Day. I saw in Wikipedia that it’s mostly celebrated in Cork, but that it’s catching on everywhere else now. I wish it would catch on over here, because it sounds nice. But now it’s the 7th, and time to get on with the rest of the year! Thank GOD. xo
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Karedy, slacking is AWESOME. I’m a professional slacker, so I salute you! And napping? HEAVEN. It’s good that you’ve gotten rest. Have you started back to work yet? xo
January 7th, 2008 19:09
Never heard about the wimmin thing. Guess I shoulda been partying yesterday, instead of Saturday night. Still, it was a great day after a great night - Fence was visiting, we went to see Declan O’Rourke in intimate surroundings and I discovered Moonlight, my new series crush. A perfect weekend!
I took all the decorations down barring the Christmas tree. It’s too much work.
January 7th, 2008 21:37
Harlequin, I am TOTALLY JEALOUS that you saw Declan O’Rourke. I love that man and wish he would sing about wanting to marry ME, not the stupid sea. Okay, well, I love his voice anyway, even if the other isn’t true. Sounds like you had a wonderful Saturday; a much better Saturday than any old Little Christmas could have provided.
I took the Christmas boxes out yesterday and there’s STILL stuff strewn around. sigh. Yup, too much work. xo
January 8th, 2008 01:38
Hey, Kelly, I’m home. And now you’ll be off doing that school thing again. Oh, the sad, sad irony of it all.
Anyway, I try my best to not feel guilty when all I have time to do is post my own little life thoughts and possibly respond to comments on my blog. I miss visiting my friends, but I have to remember that I started my blog so I would remember about my life, not so that I could spend all my waking hours on the internet. Even if it’s fun visiting with friends this way.
And making new ones!
Remember to breathe this week. Hug you!
January 8th, 2008 02:29
Thank you for such a nice compliment. That made my day, especially coming from you. I know you’re all busy now with school again, but throw a sheep my way on Facebook any day!
January 9th, 2008 01:09
Oh geez - I get sweet nothings from Kelly and I don’t even notice until two days late. That’s so the way my life works…
I feel like such an oaf of a blogger right now because all I do is whine about being sad. But it just seems a little empty to talk about the perils of Walmart shopping or some other silly story when my heart is breaking in two. It’s awkward, but hey, that’s life.
Thanks for the shout out. It made my day. Two days late.
January 28th, 2008 20:57
Hi Kel! Just thinking about you … wanted to stop by and say hi. I’ve been posting a bit more frequently. Baby steps, er, um, posts. Still digging the minimalizing, though. But I’m worried by what you wrote. There should always be “more.” It may not be much more, but a little more. Hope there isn’t some glitchitude going on.