Thursday, April 30, 2009
The everyday pressures of blogging
Mama Kat's workshop this week asked "Have you thought about shutting down your blog? Why haven't you and what would cause you to make that decision final?"
When I first started this blog I posted one entry and then forgot about it. A few months later I remembered and thought I would give it another try. At that time I posted a few times a week, if that. Soon my addiction grew. I have always loved to write. Before computers I kept a notebook journal, things I did, things I felt. I often drew pictures, wrote stories. I wish I would have kept some of those books but alas I have divorced parents who like to throw things away. ***sigh***
A blog is sort of an interactive journal. Have I ever thought of deleted mine? Absolutely. Why haven't I? I still enjoy reading my old posts. Finding out what I wrote about last year at this time, if anything. I love the fact that I have loyal followers who regularly show up to read my posts.
Sure you can get bogged down with the "so-in-so has 498 follows and I have twenty something" attitude, but you just have to remember that you are blogging for you and no one else. I try to visit bloggers who visit me, sometimes I do, sometimes I can't. I try not to get value out of how many comments my posts receive; some days are better than others.
In conclusion, I think blogging is fun but it should always remain something you could live without. Once it becomes more of a job, than a hobby, it's time to step away for awhile. I think that is why Blueviolet shut her site down. She just needed to walk away for awhile.
I hope she has any enjoyable summer, free of any stressors.
When I first started this blog I posted one entry and then forgot about it. A few months later I remembered and thought I would give it another try. At that time I posted a few times a week, if that. Soon my addiction grew. I have always loved to write. Before computers I kept a notebook journal, things I did, things I felt. I often drew pictures, wrote stories. I wish I would have kept some of those books but alas I have divorced parents who like to throw things away. ***sigh***
A blog is sort of an interactive journal. Have I ever thought of deleted mine? Absolutely. Why haven't I? I still enjoy reading my old posts. Finding out what I wrote about last year at this time, if anything. I love the fact that I have loyal followers who regularly show up to read my posts.
Sure you can get bogged down with the "so-in-so has 498 follows and I have twenty something" attitude, but you just have to remember that you are blogging for you and no one else. I try to visit bloggers who visit me, sometimes I do, sometimes I can't. I try not to get value out of how many comments my posts receive; some days are better than others.
In conclusion, I think blogging is fun but it should always remain something you could live without. Once it becomes more of a job, than a hobby, it's time to step away for awhile. I think that is why Blueviolet shut her site down. She just needed to walk away for awhile.
I hope she has any enjoyable summer, free of any stressors.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Lost Recap - The Variable
Tonight was the 100th episode of LOST and I was looking forward to it all day long. I hurriedly got my children home from my son's t-ball practice, put them in pajamas, had the brush their teeth and quickly put them to bed.
As promised by the teasers, we were going to learn more about Daniel Faraday. Is there anyone out there that doesn't just love Dan?
It was hardly what I would call "surprising" to learn that Daniel and his mother, Elosie Hawkins, had a rocky relationship. She is quite odd, she spent a lot of time on the island and she seems obsessed about knowing it's location at all times.
We did learn near the end that Charles Whitmore is Danny's dad. Again, I wouldn't call that surprising.
Thankfully, Desmond survived his most recent run-in with Ben; that little Charlie is so stinking cute. Creeped me out a little that Hawkins showed up at the hospital.
Curious that Whitmore didn't go into see Penny. He's always seemed so desperate to know where she is and to see his grandson. I would think he would pounce on Penny's weakness and offer his support. But alas, he remained an absentee parent, which as of late has become a Lost theme.
Tell me this, is Daniel really dead? Did Eloise know that she would kill him if he went back? Yet she encourage him to return? Why?
I'm not sure what to make of the square that is yummy Sawyer, Jack, Kate and Juliet relationship. It was obvious that Juliet was pissed when Sawyer called Kate freckles. I pretty sure she couldn't spit that code out fast enough. Honestly, I think I'm so sick of these four and their dynamics that I'd rather the writers remember some other island dwellers.
Here's my top 5 where are you now list:
Rose, Bernard, Claire, Sayid, and Sun...and if we are going to have any flashback from the dead can we see Eko and maybe even Boone (simply because he was serious eye candy).
I ask you...is this too much to ask?
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Crafting with Confidence: episode 2
Here is the second installment of the craft show my sister and I filmed while at the beach.
Many of you could appreciate the humor of the first one and I hope you find this one equally as funny. Again, they are just for fun and we would love to hear your thoughts.
Many of you could appreciate the humor of the first one and I hope you find this one equally as funny. Again, they are just for fun and we would love to hear your thoughts.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Weekend Update: Hot weather, golf, t-ball and lots of fun
I hope your weekend was as fun as our weekend. We had unseasonably warm temperatures, close to 90 degrees all weekend.
Little G and I went miniature golfing as promised. He had a great time and the ice cream we got afterwards really tasted good.
Little G and I went miniature golfing as promised. He had a great time and the ice cream we got afterwards really tasted good.
After losing one ball over the fence and into the bushes, Little Gs technique became a cross between golf and pool. He has a very unique way of hitting the ball and obviously you can tell that he isn't afriad to get down and dirty to make the shot.
Here's a good shot of his unique swing. He doesn't hit the ball with the broad side of the putter. He prefers to hit it like he's playing crochet.
I can't begin to tell you how incredibly cute T-ball is. You just have to experience it for yourself. He had so much fun and his excitement was contagious. He didn't complain even one time and it was close to 90 degrees outside when he was playing his game.
He proudly told me his favorite part was running and I think you can tell frm this picture that he was very serious about making it to third base.
We had a very fun weekend, just he and I. The girls had a great time at church camp with daddy. I will post some of those pictures later this week.
Big G got to drive a go cart all by herself and Middle G made it to the top of the rock climbing wall -- a personal best. My husband relived his childhood through a fun game of capture the flag.
What did you do this weekend?
Friday, April 24, 2009
Friday High Five: my weekend plans
This weekend my husband and daughters are going away on a father-daughter retreat with our church. I'm going to try and plan some fun activities with my son so he doesn't whine to much about being left out.
I think we are going to try and do the following:
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I think we are going to try and do the following:
- Miniature Golf: He really likes this and the weather is supposed to cooperate.
- Visit Friends: My neighbor is have a party at her house and my son love her son so that should work out well
- Grocery Shop: I know what you are thinking, but my son loves the child care center there and I think he will enjoy himself. Remember: He's only 5--it's not hard to entertain him.
- A movie: possible go to or rent a movie...not sure yet.
- First T-ball game: He is very excited about his first T-ball game on Sunday. It doesn't look like daddy and the girls will be back in time for it, so I will have to cheer extra loud.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
Crafting with Confidence: Episode One
Today I am posting my previously deleted and now rescued Episode One of Crafting with Confidence. I would like to stress the following: The video below is fictitious. It in no way depicts or pokes fun of any legitimate crafting videos. Think of us as the Red Green of crafting. If you don't know who that is...you are missing out.
No cricuts were injured while filming.
Only a small piece of paper was wasted.
This week's episode features "How to Stamp on a Card". Special guest: Patsy (not her real name to protect her identify...LOL)
BTW: Do you like my hat??? LOL ...and no we were not drinking. This is us completely sober.
No cricuts were injured while filming.
Only a small piece of paper was wasted.
This week's episode features "How to Stamp on a Card". Special guest: Patsy (not her real name to protect her identify...LOL)
BTW: Do you like my hat??? LOL ...and no we were not drinking. This is us completely sober.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
April Book Review - Where Are You Now? by Mary Higgins Clark
After giving up on reading Wicked, I decided I needed something a little more contemporary to sink my teeth into. While roaming aimlessly perusing the library I came across this new Mary Higgins Clark book. Usually, I enjoy her writing so I decided to give it a go.
To my surprise, I haven't lost my mojo. Apparently, when the book contains no fictitional places, green people, or flying monkeys I can actually read it in little to no time at all. For me, this means about two weeks. For my friend, Jean, this would me about two days.
This book flows easily, the characters are likable, and the point of view changes are not annoying. Best part of all, I didn't solve the mystery long before the main character, which I enjoyed.
Total worth a spring or summer read.
May's book: Are you there Vodka, It's me Chelsea by Chelsea Handler.
P.S. I'm still working on the videos. My sister is a little leary of my posting them to YouTube. Keep your fingers crossed.
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About Me
- kisatrtle
- I'm a 41 year old (gasp) freelance writer, school cafeteria manager, wife and mother. I have three children and one anxious and overweight beagle. I use my blog to make others laugh, to share some cool crafts, to document my lunchlady adventures and to lament about the challenges faced by us all on the journey called life. Thanks for visiting. Please leave some crack...um...I meant some comments.
