I'm going through one of those cycles again where I don't really have much to say, but don't want to do the blog stereotype whereby I dramatically announce my retirement, all the while clutching my cape to my weeping eyes and begging all of you to leave me, just leave me!, and then sobbing upon my return, whereby I clutch my hands to my bosom and recite some Sally Field-like "You love me, you really love me!" spiel.
Said cycles are apparently huge fans of the run-on sentence.
In short, I'm going through a Hopeless Phase. The kind where you get up, get dressed and find out upon arriving at the office that you're wearing two different socks. The same as Pushing Daisies - when it's good the retro surrealism is so overwhelming you want to weep (not even taking into consideration the fab clothing) but when it's bad you could cook a meal while partly watching the show and utter a useless "Meh". The phase where you open up a blog post only to realize that once again, you'll be talking about being ill, not sleeping, or some kind of introspection that makes people shake their heads and say Dude. Dial it down.
I don't keep a stat counter so no idea if the numbers are up, down or sideways. I am crap at commenting on other sites and even worse at everything else, so a blogging Wonder Woman I am not. I remember once getting an email from someone asking why wasn't I writing blog posts 7 days a week, I should be writing them 7 days a week! And I thought: Hang on. This site is for me. I'll do what I want when I want, including cry at my party. For me, ever the loquacious chick, sometimes I actually do run out of things to say untill the guff fills up again.
And I think - do you really want to hear that I only slept two hours last night? Is anyone really interested in me telling the world that Nora can now stand unassisted for 0.45 seconds, or that Nick is cutting the last of his baby teeth and will soon have a full set of choppers? I'm just not full of things to say right now, which isn't the same thing as me swirling the cape over my shoulders and announcing "That's it. I'm leaving." but it is rather the same thing as me going "What room am I supposed to be in? You mean this class is Emergency Crock-Pot Cooking and I'm looking for How to Perform What's Opera Doc?"
There you have it.
Stuck between a rock and an opera place.
-H.
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hey babes, blog when you damn well want to sweets.
Hope that you get better and feel better soon.
We'll still be out here if you blog every day or every year!
M xx
Posted by: moira at March 06, 2009 09:04 AM (UGBIN)
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This blog is for you. Why in the world do you worry if you bore us? Not saying you do, of course.
Posted by: Hannah at March 06, 2009 10:09 AM (lUH62)
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Sorry laughed out loud when you wrote Dude. Dial it Down.
Never dial it down. We love ya!
Posted by: Judi at March 06, 2009 11:39 AM (1Y+4Z)
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Why don't you use your blog like I use Facebook for a while, until something happens that you want to write about? While I'm clicking around on Stumbleupon, I usually find something silly or interesting, then I post the link and comment. Then stand back. Today I found a link that tickled my fancy - how to make alcohol in your crockpot. Moonshine for suburbanites and city dwellers - we can still be rednecks! This is good news. So just give us some insight into your web likes and dislikes. We'll still visit and this time you can read about US! Oh, and thanks for the Good Reads, I'm taking a couple off of your list the next trip to the library.
Posted by: Oda Mae at March 06, 2009 11:51 AM (6zvrq)
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I'm a lurker, this is the first time I've commented. I enjoy your blog but please take care of yourself. If it means posting less or not at all then I'd be happier that you are healthy.
Marie
Posted by: marie at March 06, 2009 01:03 PM (1Ceyp)
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Dude, you're ahead of me. I manage a complete post like once every two weeks. I have all these two-sentence starts and nada to show for it, so you're a star in my book.
Don't worry about us, though. Of course I'll worry if you don't blog (I'm Jewish, it's our thing) but I promise, I won't send any all-caps emails with WHY AREN'T YOU WRITING??? ARE YOU DEAD??? I find those annoying, anyhow.
That said, go. Leave us for a bit, cape or no cape. I'll recommend GABA again, but you can ignore me, it's just the pushy, overbearing Jewish mother thing. I have no children to pester, so I take it out elsewhere. Drink tea. Take baths. De-stress in any way you can. Find and destroy the wanker you Twittered about (I. can't. believe. I. Twitter.) Enjoy the knowledge that I have located one-half of my recommended toy for your children, which should arrive via carrier pigeon in 2013, as I'm not paying more than the damn thing cost just to ship it.
Posted by: D at March 06, 2009 01:24 PM (fR1IY)
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Write when you feel like it. You started this blog to help yourself, remember? Don't do it if it feels like work. You have more than enough of that.
Although, I would really hate for you to stop. Even the posts you think are boring are ten times more interesting than anything I've ever written.
Posted by: ~Easy at March 06, 2009 01:29 PM (IVGWz)
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Feel better Helen! And, post when and if *you* want to.
Posted by: Meg at March 06, 2009 01:49 PM (1OdWO)
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I often feel this way (notice the severe lack of regularity in my blog)....so I don't write anything...I use to have all of this remorse about it....but now, not so much.
I hope you find sleep soon...It must make everything about a zillion times harder when you only get two hours a night. I used to suffer from severe insomnia in my early twenties, I am VERY knowledgeable about how quiet the world gets in between the hours of 2-6am. Funny how our brains seem to become the loudest with the least amount of noise.
thinking of you....and YAY for standing!
Posted by: wn at March 06, 2009 01:50 PM (MNV8U)
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I read or check everyday (I get RSS lovin' tho' lol) but I think most people should realise that this blog is for you! I give you props for posting as much as you do with all that you have on!
Posted by: Lee at March 06, 2009 02:33 PM (yUcAa)
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I think you could copy the phone book and I'd read it. I'll read and like almost anything you write, so don't worry about it. I'll be here.
Posted by: kenju at March 06, 2009 02:47 PM (hMUhQ)
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You never fail to entertain regardless of what you write. Updates on those beautiful babies is always good. I love hearing about your house projects and work and all that life throws at you as well. It makes me feel not so alone when I have those thoughts or feelings going through my head and am just too darn lazy to post on my blog. Plus the lack of privacy on mine lately. And too lazy to start a different one or figure out that password thing.
Do what you have to or just post baby pictures when you can't think of anything to say. Have you seen the Black Eyed Girl in Wisconsin? Check her out on my blog. Good parenting went on there.
Posted by: Shanna at March 06, 2009 02:56 PM (9Gp5q)
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Helen, I'm with Marie - taking care of yourself comes first, but I also agree with Kenju who noted that you could write a telephone book and I'd read it! Please, post when you can, and take care of yourself when you need to. I truly do enjoy hearing every minute detail of the babies' progress.
Posted by: felicity at March 06, 2009 04:17 PM (5Zh0H)
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It's your blog write when you feel like it. I find your variety of writing to be funny, tear jerking, piss my pants laughing or whatever it is you want to write about. I love reading your blog. Since I stumbled across it when I googled "one white pubic hair." I can't believe I just admitted to that, but when I was 23 or 24 I googled that to research it given my young age. And I found your post that you wrote about it and I have been coming back ever since.
I don't care if you write about your kids or books. I am a new mother myself and an avid reader. Hell I have even worked in telecommunications for 3 years. I've said it before it's treat to read your blog. I love reading about Nick and Nora as it provided some insight as to what to expect as my son is 6 months younger than Nick and Nora.
Posted by: Siera at March 06, 2009 06:54 PM (Ckc6D)
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Ditto on the lurker status, and that Jesus, write when YOU feel like it - it's not like it's your JOB for crying out loud. I don't even remember how I found you - maybe through Snickollet - I have twin toddlers too - but just wanted to echo that your blog is great. Keep it up! (no pressure, of course!)
Posted by: Alison at March 06, 2009 07:33 PM (nqC3A)
Posted by: Alison at March 06, 2009 07:33 PM (nqC3A)
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Hey Helen,
I'm with Moria! We'll be here no matter what, whenever you've got something, or nothing, to say. As long as you're ok, that's the main thing.
hugs.
Posted by: Suzie at March 06, 2009 09:43 PM (w8mCZ)
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That's ok, take a break... I'll just read your old posts and pretend they're new!! Take care.
Posted by: Vicki at March 06, 2009 10:28 PM (2VoLW)
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Anytime you fancy posting we'll come and read.
Posted by: Betty M at March 06, 2009 10:38 PM (nYVSw)
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Whenever you fancy writing we will come and read.
Posted by: Betty M at March 06, 2009 10:42 PM (nYVSw)
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Damn site - why does it always trick me that it hasn't posted my comments?
Posted by: Betty M at March 06, 2009 10:43 PM (nYVSw)
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Don't leave! I just started reading you! I even read among the archives for backstory. Rock, opera place, post twice a day or twice a month...and I do too want to hear about sleeping two hours a night.
Posted by: laura at March 07, 2009 04:24 AM (noq2w)
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I am much like the others...I'll be here when/if you have something to write. I love reading your blog, and you are often the top of my reads for the day! Much love to you as always.
Posted by: Stacie at March 08, 2009 05:32 AM (NLFW6)
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Hey there. I think your blog is fab, however often you choose to write. Actually, I'm extremely impressed you manage to write as much as you do, while juggling a full time job and twin tots. You've got stamina, sister- more than me! Hope you feel better soon. Sending good vibes.
Posted by: Jungletwins at March 08, 2009 08:36 PM (wyPEC)
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Delurking just to say I hope your ennui is due to your illness and when you get better you'll keep writing. Whatever you write, I will read!
Posted by: Trisha at March 09, 2009 03:32 AM (44rjQ)
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