Random Thoughts:
- I love the U2 song Bad. For me it is one of those songs that has to be at top volume when I listen to it. My iPod can be heard from miles. I will most definetly go deaf because of this song. I just LOVE it!
- I'm having a major panic attack about India. So my girlfriend is going to India for 4 months for an internship. I of course jump at the chance to visit friends so I talked to Adam and he was totally all for it. However, I was supposed to go with another girlfriend, but she is now w/child (yippee). Adam and I can't afford for both of us to go- so the question.. do I go by myself? Obviously my girlfriend will be there, but she will be working so I will be on my own during the day. I am really a nervous nelly, so I cannot believe I would even consider going solo. It is such a HUGE opportunity and I just don't think I would end up going later on (too many other places on that list and Adam has little interest). I have always wanted to see the Taj Mahal and would be so mad at myself for giving into fear and not taking the chance. What do y'all think?
- I have to finish the Scarlet Letter in about 4 days for book club and I have only just begun. Why do I do this to myself every week?
- How long do you wait to disown a friend? Sounds bizarre, but I have been calling a girlfriend for like 2 months and she never calls me back. She is really busy and has lots going on in her life, but I'm starting to feel really neglected. I guess I can't say anything, because I do the same thing to people all the time. So- I know how crazy she probably is, but.. I know- I need to be more patient and forgiving. I would hate to be treated the same by other friends for the same bad behavior. Maybe it should be a wake up call for me.
- I'm going to get my haircut by a new person today and I'm a little nervous. I hate getting a haircut, because if they screw it up- everyone will know.. I mean it is your hair!
- Oh- totally BIG NEWS- Lulu seems to be trying to potty train herself. (wouldn't you know she is doing it when my babysitter is out of town and a girlfriend is performing a huge favor and has her for 3 weeks.. not that it is the babysitters responsibility, but she is used to having Lulu everyday, so taking her to the potty isn't so bad, but to have 2 things at the same time, and your own 1 year old seems like a bit much.. although I'm sure Kaycee is totally capable) 2 days ago Adam was getting her ready in the morning and she told him she wanted to use the potty (she has done this before, but once we get her to the bathroom she runs). Adam helps her take off her onsie, her diaper and gets her all situated and waits. Lulu told him to go and to close the door. So he made sure she wouldn't fall in and ..... she yells I'm done. She also did it at Kaycee's house. She has been a little spotty the past few days, but she really seems to be interested in the whole thing. Really- could I have gotten an easier kid? I hope it continues to go well.
- Did anyone watch The Daily Show and The Colbert Report last night? The whole interchange between Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert was hysterical (Tasha you would have loved it- they were discussing Anderson Cooper and Colbert refused to acknowledge that Cooper really does give 360 for his news stories so he had his back turned to the audience for basically the entire exchange). Also Pat Buchanan's sister was on talking about building a wall between us and Mexico. She held her own pretty well, but her idea (in my opinion) is well-- crazy! I was laughing out loud at the two programs. Adam thought I was nuts.
- I still haven't seen An Inconvenient Truth. I'm totally annoyed about it too. With moving I just haven't found the time. I think I'll try and see it this weekend.
- Yoga kicked my bottom this week. I try and go Monday and Wednesday night every week. I really need to go 3 times, but I just can't find the time- so I think I'll start doing my tape on Friday morning. I am in so much pain. It feels great, but I could hardly move my arms this morning. The kind of yoga I do is Vinyasa (Power Yoga). It is basically one breath one movement. We do it in a studio that is set to about 90 or so. Carrie turned me on to it and I love it, but I have a little bit of a hard time because of my arthritis and because I'm not as disciplined as I should be. Carrie totally rocks. Nothing gets in the way of her yoga. I'm really in awe at her dedication.
- I still haven't blogged about going blueberry picking last week. What is wrong with me. I'll post as soon as I can get my dumb pictures.
- While looking at Eliza's blog I came across Stephanie. She had the best little post- she had 100 things people don't know about her broken up into 3 separate posts. I love it and think I'll do something similar for myself over the next couple of weeks. She had really fascinating stuff and although I have never met her, I felt like I got a peak at her. She sounds totally fascinating.
- Don't you wish you could really meet and become good friends with all the people you have gotten to know blogging? I love all my new blogging friends and enjoy getting a glimpse into their lives. I also love that there are so many cool women out there. I have met so many women through this that I think "if only we lived in the same state .. we would be such fast friends". I guess maybe you are drawn to specific blogs because of this, but I just thought it was fascinating. And in a way I would consider my fellow bloggers as friends--although it seems like a rather strange way to meet.
16 comments:
I'm glad I'm not the only one who's brain seems to go in a million different directions all at once!
A) I would go to India. Be brave, explore on your own. I know you will be glad you did!
B) I was just thinking the same exact thing about one of my long distance friends this morning and battling the same dilemma. Should I give up? Should I write her a letter telling her how I feel? Or should I just forgive her for having a busy life? Not sure what the answer is. But if you figure it out please share.
Just came across your blog today and enjoyed it.
I think you would regret not going to India, isn't regret the worst?
Do you know Stephanie? I don't, I just found her from a friend of a friend's blog and loved it. She has no idea who I am.
So why don't you ask your sister (who just happens to work for an airline) to go with you to India?
MMMMM? Seeing the Taj Mahal might be fun. Although India is not on my top list of places to go. But I guess I could sacrifice for you.
By the way I could REALLY use your firefighter movers, do you think they would go out of state? j/k
libby
by the way in relation to your previous blog about the feminist movement, when you go to Nebraska ask Aunt Joanne about Iron Jaw Angels. It's a film HBO did about
women's sufferage movement. It has Hilary Swank and some other great actresses! I think you would really like it. Aunt Joanne ordered the video but you might be able to get it at a rental shop. Really makes you think about the rights we have. I loved it!
Elisa- I don't know Stephanie, but I saw her on your blog and clicked on the link. I loved her blog and after reading the top 100 things about her, thought we could be friends.
Libby-if you can go.. I'll check w/ M and make sure she doesn't care.
You have to go to India--its a must especially when you got the "go" I am sure you will do great even though I would too be a little nervous about going to a foreign country alone.
Loved the random posts. I actually have a few friends, in fact one of my very best ones that never return my calls. I always have to call her, but I have just given up over the years and just do it and have realized that is just her.
Now wait a minute. Why doesn't the sister who works for the airline offer to babysit for the sister who has never been out of the country, oh and give her a buddy pass, to go with the sister who gets to go everywhere. Love ya lib, and i think that is a great idea.
Lara, you have to go. you are going to be the one to tell my kids of all the cool places their mother never got to go. And you never know when an oppurtunity like this will come.
I love that you do yoga, wish I could get into it.
Alright enough with your brillant child, she puts maryn to shame (well not really) we have had 6 successful potty moments. Go lulu
First of all, I agree about the bullet points, but I haven't figured out how to get a space inbetween without said space also having a bullet...help.
Bad is one of my all-time favorite songs. There's a radio station here that always announces that song as the best 8 minutes on radio. How can you debate that? Although, of course it's better to play it on your own terms.
I'm thinking you would just kick yourself if you passed up an opportunity to go to India! Go even if it means going by yourself. Hell, going to another country by yourself?! Seriously? What could be better?
Regarding disowning friends... hmm... I could well qualify for disownment by some of my long-distance friends. I am so bad at keeping in touch (except through my blog). I'm glad they haven't thought of doing that to me!
Go Lulu! I'm wondering, is it regular Kaycee of Get It Done Kaycee? If it's the latter, then is there any doubt she can handle it?
Yes I did see The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. Cracking up.
This was a lot of information! I don't know how you are fitting all of this in - you must have super powers. I agree with everything said about India although not sure I would be brave enough to go... I have friend moments like this too and since I am usually the one making the effort it gets frustrating. Sometimes I "cut them off" for awhile but when I feel guilty and try again I don't think they even noticed. Kind of like when I am not speaking to Jimmy but he doesn't know it....(he is probably just enjoying the peace!)
Go while the goin' is good, baby!!!! Your smart and strong, you can handle anything.
I loved your random posts...and yes, I think it is wonderful to have these new found friends...with something in common! and about INDIA I would go for it...my brother has gone several times and they absolutely LOVE IT! it is so misterious and enchanting and differerent and shopping must be Wonderful!
good luck
lots of info...love it.
is the friend not calling you back your friend and mine? Just curious. I am not sure what's the best thing to do for this situation. I tend to think if they really wanted to be friends with you they would make time.
I can't believe your daughter is potty trainer herself. I would love that.
I am not sure if I would go to india myself especially if my friend was going to be gone all day. I want to say I would, but I am not so good with foreign countries and being alone. I would love to try the food though. I love indian food.
I've not really tried yoga but i love pilates.
Lulu is potty training herself? No fair and good for you. I always HEAR of children like this, of course, never had one myself.
So your into hot yoga huh? Does it stink? I just have this vision of all these bodies sweating like crazy.
As for India, go with your gut. Its usually right.
Lara,
I have the same question about disowning a friend. I have a dear grad school friend, who I am certain goes through bouts of depression that contribute to this type of behavior, but its now been months and months. Last year she was here for my bday, and this year she totally missed it, which is fine, but she also hasn't returned a call in months. I think we all reach a time in adult life when it is time to clean house with relationships. I have decided that I can't have too many relationships where I am the most interested party all the time, everyone goes through give and take phases, but when you're consistently left feeling like the most interested, in my book, its time to take an inventory. But, I think it has to be with purpose, so I think you have to write her a letter, etc. and explain it.
I would regret not going to India, could anyone else go with you? I would love to go there some day!
I feel like I should just say "ditto" to what everybody has said. I just wanted to check in so you'd know I was here. (None of that pesky lurking without commenting.)
I say go to India, what an opportunity. I love your random thoughts and that you blog about them, that about how my brain works most days also.
I have several friends where I am the instigator of the majority of the conversations and it does get old, so I call them every 6 months or so just to check in, friendship is a two way street and sometimes life does get in the way; family, work, church, etc...don't give up but at the same time don't throw all your energy in that direction. Good luck.
I love the blogging community, how funny about Stephanie
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