I wanted to be clever and tie all this together through artfully worded segues and mindful wordplay, but alas it is of late hour and my brain is not computing.
I’m talking funny. I can feel it. The reason for this is the following:
Cramming in the ‘speare + little sleep + plus frantic excitement over OBAMA’s current run + spending everyday with an army of children who still need to be reminded that scratching their butts with both hands for an extended period of time while in public is considered rude.
So without further delay, we are doing “What I learned in the last seven days” prison rules style again. Bring on the bullets! And I swear on my favourite coat (it’s delicious- cream and chocolate brown with a hot pink satin lining), I plan on writing a real post soon. Because I need to discuss many things in depth- like my new haircut. And my upcoming trip to VEGAS. And OBAMA!
- I learned that just because Matthew Fox is in a movie doesn’t mean the movie is going to a five star event. And as much as I love Jack, I’m pretty sure Sawyer would have done a better job than Dr. Shepard did in this movie. Seriously.
- “Sometimes I wish I said all the things I think I’ve already said”. I learned that being able to say that to your friend and knowing that she understands what you are saying… well, that’s an awfully nice feeling.
- I learned that some people will be remembered for creating a great work of art. For being a style icon. For being a good mother, a kind daughter, a conscientious citizen of humanity. I will be remembered as the person who sent out a stack of overdue Christmas cards in February.
- I learned that just seeing THIS will make me scream out loud. Like an 11 year old girl in the front row of a Hannah Montana concert.
- I learned I’m almost over THE WALL. THE WALL = the mountain of planning, preparing and weeping done late at night at the school trying to incorporate curriculum into fun stuff like dance contests and fire walking. THE WALL has prevented me from having an active social life and is directly responsible for my current hate on for google reader.
- I learned that true excitement can be had when finding a bin of MAGNETS! Just in time for my MAGNET UNIT!
- Speaking of google reader and a mountain of unread posts- Egan asked me if I felt the least bit guilty putting out new posts while not reading other blogs. First of all, I am reading them, or trying to read them all, I’m just not catching up as fast as they are coming out (let’s take a minute and give THE WALL a dirty look for this). As for feeling guilty, I actually don’t. “Guilty” isn’t the right word. It implies that it’s owed and I don’t think that’s the case- whether I’m talking about me commenting somewhere or someone commenting here. That’s part of the reason I like this forum for writing- comments aren’t expected. I think for me, the feeling that hits it more accurately, is simply that I miss it. Though I’m working on catching up, I miss hearing about true Hope, or jerks who don’t want cheap couches or the wedding plans of Anne, Jess or AM. I miss being the first one to read the genius that lays in each line typed here. Or here. Or here. Or here. Or any of the other wonderful sites that I’ve commented on in the past. So I guess I learned that I miss commenting.
- I learned that ringworm may be bad, but pink eye is just as inconvenient.
- I learned that I cannot spell “inconvenient” correctly without the help of spell check.
- I learned that it’s impossible for me to listen to “Basement Apartment” by Sarah Harmer without singing along. It’s also impossible for me to eat only one piece of popcorn.
- I learned that a new haircut can give you a new perspective.
- I learned that a new perspective can stop you from wishing the children who smeared dog shit on your car windshield on Saturday night die a long and painful death (involving the swallowing of rusty razor blades and then using their bloated bodies as trampolines) and instead rejoice in the fact that your local car wash is open late on Sundays.
- I learned that I’m a better person than what I thought I was and sometimes I’m far more horrible than I imagine (if you doubt my “horribleness” perhaps re-read the comment above involving children, razor blades and trampolines)
Have a good week universe. And if you find you are hitting THE WALL, take the advice I learned (from a fat kid who loves Hershey’s kisses) that when you are tired of saying your complaints, you should just sing them. Because “that makes you sound silly and then you laugh”.
I officially heart you forever for pointing me towards that SATC trailer. For serious.
Haha! I’m going to try the singing! Really.
Also? Who eats only one piece of popcorn? I have to eat the entire bowl. Always.
P.S I’m also extremely flattered that you miss reading me. Like, I’m still blushing after reading that. You’re too sweet!
I have never been able to spell inconvenient. I don’t know what it is but my brain just will not compute.
“I learned that I cannot spell “inconvenient” correctly without the help of spell check.”
Ha! Me too…hardest damn word to spell for some reason.
I can’t wait to hear about VEGAS! If you need suggestions for things to do or directions to a really freaky cave, you know where to find me.
B2G- Isn’t it glorious??
Hope- The more I think about it- there’s a lot of things I can’t eat just one of- popcorn pieces, cashews, garden peas…
Dutchess- I feel better about this knowing others share the same problem.
Sicilian Mama- Oh yes! I definitely need some tips. We haven’t booked yet and I was actually thinking you might be the girl to ask about what to do and where to stay…
Well, that’s all I needed: permission to sing even more than I already do. :)
And yeeha for the new hair!
Lets see, you managed to mention Obama, two LOST characters, and the fact that looking at Google Reader makes you feel guilty.
Thank you for validating my life.
OMG I can’t wait until Sex and the City movie! Your link was the first time I’ve seen the trailer… and SQUEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Big and Carrie HAVE to get married. they just do.
Ahhhh… I’m flipping out over this new SATC trailer! I had only seen the shorter one!
Dog shit on your car? What?! Oh and the new hairdo, I need that because I know the feeling that comes along with it.
Glad you’re getting over The WALL, and I so get you on the commenting thing.
Did you get the Hills video?
Oh my god, how cute is Charlotte’s little girl too? Holy hell I cannot wait.
I only saw that movie for MATTHEW FOX, and while Foxy, that movie blew. And I felt like I saw it 8 times.
Grrrr.
Congrats on almost being over the wall! Woo hoo! And YAY to Vegas!!!!
My god you have learned a lot of stuff recently. And wow I am so excited about that trailer. I still have to watch it because I don’t have audio on my work computer so I have to wait til I get home. And I keep forgetting in the evenings. Shameful, I know.
The singing idea = hilarious. I am going to enact this plan IMMEDIATELY.
Also, I would KILL the dog shit kids. What. The. CRAP????
I so cannot wait for the Sex and the City movie!! AHHHH!
I saw that move with “Dr. Shepard” too. I though it wasn’t bad but I’d rather see Sawyer any day.
Well, having not seen that trailer, I just squealed big time!!! Weeeeeeeeee!!!
The last one is AWESOME! What a wise kid, maybe he’s the next Dalai Lama…
And yes, the trailer is AWESOME, too.
AWESOME!
:)
The SATC movie better be damn good, or I am going to be PISSED. Also, singing complaints? Is a brilliant idea. I’m thinking of including this in silly bickering arguments with the boyfriend, too…
If you had done what you wished, writing your blog with “clever and full of zingy segues,” you would have been highly sought out for writing for next year’s Oscar- me thinks you stil outdid the show!
i can’t spell that word without spell check either! i’m not even going to try to spell it now…it will drive me crazy.
you, lady, never fail to put a smile on my face with your posts! i, too , have wondered about the posts to comments ratio. but i figure, i will get around to it. and i will grovel should i have to re: an extended absence from one’s comment section. i still heart my blogroll!!
I know what you mean – I hate it when I get all out of the loop when it comes to catching up on my blogging lovelies! Stinking reader getting me behind! :P
New haircut can give you a new perspective. I believe there are too many people stuck in a miserable life because of bad haircuts.
justrun- I think I’m going to say YEEHAW more often. It’s just fun to say, yes?
Dustin- I do what I can.
AP- See, and I’m thinking, I would be fine if they didn’t get married.
I mean, I get the history that they share but sometimes… I don’t know. Too much work or effort isn’t a good thing you know? And I love how I’m talking like they are real people.
brookem- I feel like I need to watch the video again just for Charlotte’s kid. I was so busy thinking WHAT THE HELL STEVE?!
Tiff- You just gave the best review of the movie I’ve heard.
Kayleigh- Yes… THE WALL. Sigh. I was thinking I was close to getting over it and then I looked and found- another WALL. Although, I think this one might be smaller. Fingers crossed.
Jess- Get on it lady! It’s fantastic.
abbersnail- I know. The dog crap on the car? I still am annoyed about that. My friend I were talking and we’ve decided that’s the worst possible prank, because really.. it would be impossible to spread out on a car without getting it on yourself.
pam- See, I like Jack more, but I think Sawyer would have done a better job playing that specific character… especially one with such… traits. You know what I’m saying?!
tp- I know! Doesn’t it look great?!
Katrin- I’m giggling imagining this boy as the Dali Lama but I suppose such things are possible. It is a great idea though isn’t??!
Megan- Let me know how the singing goes…
Evans- Yeah, what was up with the show this year? I love Jon, but I thought what I watched was booooring.
Ashley- Yep, it really frustrates me knowing that if I attempt to spell it right now I would spell it wrong.
libby- exactly. We are definitely on the same page.
alyndabear- Yes, reader… how I love and hate it in equal amounts.
Ana- I completely agree.
Can’t wait to hear about Vegas and how you are an Obamaniac. And they took t hat video down so, I’m not sure what makes you scream like an 11 year old at Hannah Montana, but it’s fun to guess…
I learned that the probability of me falling over something on the stairs in the middle of the night is directly related to me passing that same item on the way to bed a few hours earlier and making a conscious decision not to pick it up.
I learned that the probability of me falling over something on the stairs in the middle of the night is directly related to me passing that same item on the way to bed a few hours earlier and making a conscious decision not to pick it up.
I’ve been TERRIBLE lately, i’ve been trying to read everyones blogs and I have been but due to my current blog (WORKING WAY TOO MUCH, BARELY HAVING TIME TO EAT ANYTHING THAT ISN’T ON SOME STAND ON A CORNER, I.E. HOTDOGS OR BAGELS) but I AM HERE! I am reading you all, I’m sorry if ive been a terrible commenter lol. Had to get that off my chest.
I’ve been feeling all blah over blogging lately, but the de-cluttering I did on my blog is making me fall in love with blogging all over again. Still busy, but I’m enjoying blogging and commenting again. Ah, rekindled love.
At least you’re still sending them. If I waited this long, I’d save the cards for next year so I won’t have to spend then. Hehe.
Eek! I’ve been name dropped and I loves it!
I, too, try not to feel guilty about writing when I am behind on the comment love– but it seems to me that this whole endeavour should be equal parts inspiration and social networking.
But dog poo? Seriously?
I agree about the new hair cut. ‘Bout time I got one myself. What kind of cut did you get? Pictures? Ideas for other inquiring minds?
I was giving Hillary a strong benefit of the doubt. Now I wonder why the hell I did that. I’m sick of her shit. Does she realize being a first lady does NOT count as actual work experience? I’m sick of her making claims about all this shit she did while Bill was in office.
Thanks for answering the Google Reader thing. I asked that question because perhaps I feel a bit guilty, that was before I went on hiatus. I found my zen state. I didn’t even skim read this post.
Why would little kids smear poop on a teacher’s car? So wrong. Et merci pour la carte de noel.
I have been finding out that I can’t spell a lot of things without spell checker, and I was the kid who won the spelling bees.
I feel sooo stupid!
If the men I work with are any indication, they never learn that butt-scratching is not a public activity.
That whole ‘genius’ thing you noted above – it goes both ways, my sweet. Oh most definitely goes both ways.
Cheryl- Oh really? Dang. It’s the Sex and the City extended movie trailer. Because I’m such a girl sometimes.
MC- You make me laugh. And worry.
Chelsea- Everything you said? I understand. Completely.
The Lisa Show- I thought of that- but I had put so much work into them… as for decluttering- I’ve considered that but I’m so horrible at computers, I’m scared I would wreck my site. And I don’t even know if ‘wrecking’ is possible, but the idea of such an event happening gives me the bad feelings.
PP- Really? Equal parts inspiration and social networking? I’ve never heard of it described like that. I’m not sure I agree 100%, but I do know where you are coming from.
poodlegoose- I was pretty tame- I went in with the picture of Reese Witherspoon at the Golden Globes last year. And asked for her hair. And her wardrobe.
egan- Hillary… I cannot even talk about that without getting really annoyed. AND THEN RESORTING TO USING ALL CAPS. I liked her so much better when I knew less about her.
Ashley- You won spelling bees? Color me jealous!
Lisa- Sigh. When will people learn? Hopefully they are only doing it with one hand. For some reason, two hands just seems so much worse.
Paige- Aww thanks. What a nice thing to say. (Although I think you would question my ‘genius’ if you saw my current state. I think I have paper clips stuck in my hair).
Brandy,
Your post made me tired! You’re learning a lot:) As for Matthew Fox….just mute it; he’s just fun to look at!