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from reddirtgirl :
Um, I don't say that to myself every night about dinner because that is totally not what happens. Or, I guess it happens pretty often, but only because Richard makes it so. If I were that together I would make a little shrine to myself and light candles. Also, the story of "Night night I love you" kills me. KILLS.
from reddirtgirl :
Um, I don't say that to myself every night about dinner because that is totally not what happens. Or, I guess it happens pretty often, but only because Richard makes it so. If I were that together I would make a little shrine to myself and light candles. Also, the story of "Night night I love you" kills me. KILLS.
from mavenhaven :
I totally have that self-congratulatory thing about the food.
from arajane :
that "night night love you" thing just made me tear up a bit. how wonderful. also, you are totally a rock star for cooking good dinners every night. (i am so not a rockstar, as i am currently awaiting a pizza to be delivered, even with a bunch of csa product sitting around.) i am very impressed with you, as always.
from ceildah :
I feel like stalker too, or single White female. No, everything with my charming man is splendid, and what's more I'm soo appreciative that they are. Bibliotherapy was a gift from him, kinda nice. Troubles are down to losing my job, and not in a slash and burn, we gotta get the numbers down kinda way, but here they've blatently restructured me out because I'm not what they want. My function stays. Cue: low self esteem, cue: major internal review of whether I am lazy and useless, cue: depression and insecurity about the future. Oh and as well as job stuff- some of the trials and tribulations of baby-making. Yes, we're trying! which is cool but not always so easy. sorry, eek, you asked, ha!
from ceildah :
ps: was truely lovely to read your entry about the family wedding. acted like a similar perfectionist virgo freak at my boy's sister's wedding a few weeks ago. : ) with child must be muchos more harder.
from ceildah :
sorry didnt mean to startle. Im not usually a gloom head but I have been lately and its a bit weird. BUT! i think im coming out of it. more running, more dresses and heels, and more gigs. mwah. hi to simone. x
from dearedwin :
I’m terrified. I have the “pushing limits, temper tantrums, independence and frustration, defiance,” and the little thing hasn’t yet entered her eleventh month. I tell my neighbor, a mother of two kids under six, how batty my daughter is and my neighbor says, “Ooooh. I’ve never heard of such a thing at so young an age.” Hurrah! Do I chalk it up as some sort of milestone win? Anyhow, I’m feeling you—especially on the solo vacation part. We’ve had all of three two-hour night dates in almost a year.
from emeraldtiger :
Good luck w/ your last year of school! Glad to hear you're enjoying the new house. I did an in-town move a few summers ago, giving me a new perspective on familiar surroundings too! In fact, I moved to my current location the week before I started grad school school. (It was b/c my old place went condo on me, and I was forced to look for a sublet, live out of a suitcase/boxes, and then move again to my new place, all in one summer). I think autumn here on the E. Coast promises lots of crisp days with azure skies, pretty foliage, and heirloom apples. Enjoy it! And...don't feel bad about not boycotting Whole Foods. It's hard in the absence of Trader Joe's here too! (Rumor has it they're coming--hopefully it's true & it's soon).
from ceildah :
haha 'sometimes it would be nice to be universally loved and respected' i am feeling that right now! Entirely crap that those people didnt stop by your stand. Appalling. You have every right to feel miffed, or more.
from ceildah :
ta for your note...yes more and more and more I am seeing this as an opportunity, something shunting me on to the right path. It's been an interesting process to get to this place though - dark thoughts! and you - i think you are doing an amazing job of juggling all of life's demands. seriously.
from xxholding-on :
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from rue-madame :
It's totally not worth it to settle! Go with your heart.
from reddirtgirl :
Right.
from dearedwin :
Definitely right.
from reddirtgirl :
I just noticed that I start all my notes to you with "Wow." Shameful.
from reddirtgirl :
Wow, The Security Challenge Question. It's like a game show where you can win your own money.
from theshivers :
Three's Company - that is maybe the best thing I've heard in a very long time
from mavenhaven :
That sounds SOOOO DREAMY.
from reddirtgirl :
Wow, we were just talking about Tapper last night. Congratulations on the job!
from myra-lee :
I always think life is like a game of Tapper! Honestly, I've exhausted the analogy (including bird falling on head = thinking you've gotten away with some clever evasive maneuver, but no, you haven't). Congrats on yr summer job!
from rue-madame :
Man, I loved your entry today, telling it like it is! You are awesome.
from dearedwin :
god, i loved that one.
from myra-lee :
I'm glad you're feeling better. I too feel like a failure these days and have been freaking out over things not perfectly executed. And speaking of things not perfectly executed, Rachel Getting Married made me hate our wedding! It really moved me, especially that group of friends and the chanting. All the wedding scenes, really.
from arajane :
dear kyla, yes and yes and yes and yes and yes! i know. sure, i don't have the toddler to contend with, but i totally get it. just know that there are many of us in the universe who think you are awesome and would not only interview you for the job, but offer it to you, too. xoxo, --ara jane p.s. i felt the same way about rachel getting married. i saw it months ago and still think about it now.
from dearedwin :
kayemess, weren't you doing school when simone was half a year? i need to know how you did it. as you know, this thesis thing lingers on. i have one more (school) year to get it done. i'm still currently unemployed—yet every waking moment is invested in keeping this roly-poly from harming herself. her daytime naps total about an hour-and-a-half. she no longer sleeps. any hints? (consider yourself the new askmoxie.)
from mavenhaven :
I know the whole situation kind of sucks, but this entry just kind of made me love you.
from dearedwin :
ah, thank you. i'm leaning toward yes—but still so terrified. this child is a charmer, but not yet consistent in any way (naps especially). she's also not accepting a bottle from me at the moment, so perhaps i should sew two nursing covers together. :) thanks again for the advice. i'm glad you were online!
from dearedwin :
kayemess, i need your advice. my grandmother passed away this morning, and i have the option of flying from CA to MO wednesday. A is 5 months old and she's pretty squirmy. is taking her an insane idea? i know you traveled with simone when she was quite young. how did you do it? ack.
from ceildah :
ah, i loved that entry..all the belonging stuff. i really know what you mean about f'book mummy pics. Worse I think are f'book wedding dress pics. Vom. I, am gutted. I was up til 3am last night working, gave a presentation today, then a 2 hr meeting with the CE, bought SITC The Movie on the way home by bike....BUT when i made it into my lounge to put it on at 8pm...it wasnt inside the box! shattered. sorry i had to share my heart break with someone. ER is really not, making up for it.
from wendell77 :
I have two tankini/swimskirt combos and they are awesome. One is from J Crew, the other from Eddie Bauer. It's nice to have my upper thighs/bikini line covered in a way that is more flattering than a short.
from dearedwin :
I can’t wait for kisses and actually being asked to have a story read!
from theshivers :
Thank you for the good thoughts - and I sending good thoughts your way about your own job situation. Also: Hooray for spring! It feels as though we all need it right about now.
from mavenhaven :
I thought the most exceptional thing about the Shelby Knox doc is how supportive her parents were. They never moralized with her, at least not on-camera, and only expressed concern that the battles she was choosing to fight were taking too much of a toll on her stress-wise. But they never pressured her to change her mind despite the fact that they completely disagreed with her on a number of issues. I hope I can be cool like that if/when I become a parent.
from wendell77 :
I think the different browns are fine. Denim shopping is always a horror; so much hope, so many disasters. I think I'm really trying to buy a new ass.
from hungryghost :
When you figure out the brown skirt/brown boots/tights problem, please help a sister out.
from mavenhaven :
Oh man, thanks for reminding me about Dr Horrible. I just watched it all online and can't believe I didn't get around to doing it before, especially since I was aware of it as it was being unveiled. So good.
from arajane :
There is nothing wrong with having a thing for Michael Cera. If there is, then I am a very very bad woman indeed. I also wanted to say thank you for your notes on my book blog. I honestly forget that anyone besides myself reads the thing, so it's nice to see your comments there! And I was happy to hear that you agree with my thoughts about The Secret Life of Bees. I am dreading going to book club on friday and being the lone voice of grumpiness. And can I tell you (again?) that I miss your updates on Make!Do! Because I do.
from reddirtgirl :
Simone is so cute it is almost intolerable. That new face SLAYS me.
from reddirtgirl :
First of all: I SO want you to go to Chicago this summer. It would just be so very awesome. I really hope it works out--not least because it would be a good time for you to nextwork with some west coast library peeps. If you're worried about people caring where your library degree is from, I don't think anybody out here does. But you might be at a disadvantage out here just from not having done internships and stuff, and not knowing folks. But we could fix that! Really we could. Getting hired out here is painful for everyone, but if you're willing to be a temp and/or sub for a while, it almost always works out in the end, from what I've seen. I'm sure I'm telling you lots of stuff that you already know but I can't seem to help myself. One more thing on this longest note ever: That description of your day was exhausting just to read. You are WAY too hard on yourself. If I could do half of those things passably in one day, I would throw myself a party.
from rue-madame :
I just wanted to say that I'm super excited about your video project and everything you're doing in school. Keep up the good work. You are super inspiring!
from dearedwin :
I have a Flip on order. I’ve only heard good things about it, so I hope it serves us well.
from myra-lee :
I too would rankle and spit at the gutter-cleaning command.
from arajane :
of course, it's everyone else in the world, and not you or me who have the problem. also, i will come over and play settlers with you anytime. it is the best game, because i believe the inhabitants of catan to be a completely godless people. that's why i like them so much.
from myra-lee :
Wait! What's your baby-video production deadline? I think I can be of help...a kayemess parcel has been neglected but is ready to go at long last!
from mavenhaven :
I should absolutely have "follow through" tattooed all over myself.
from dearedwin :
i feel your follow-through agony. the girl who has not touched her thesis for going on a year...who now feels like it just cannot happen because i only seem to be able to type one-handed these days--and i feel terrible guilt for doing that! i hope you know that you are so inspiring to me. i know it must be awfully difficult to pull it all off, but you are, and i hope i can follow suit. even if getting my MA has now surpassed the time it took me to get my BA. grrr.
from hungryghost :
Club Qu@rters: clean, cheap, conveniently located. Let me know if you want the code to book.
from reddirtgirl :
An expert in Facebook? Really? I NEVER want to read a dissertation about Facebook.
from dearedwin :
I'm reading back over stuff I missed in your life as I was dawdling over at LJ, and I realized that my trials have mirrored yours—from the crying spells (mine) to the failure to thrive issues! May I ask what ended up happening with the breastfeeding? Our A. gained a whopping two ounces (still 9 ounces shy of her birth weight) the last time we weighed in. Seeing as she's chugging the formula along with breast milk, I'm hoping that'll change by Wednesday. The only thing I've ascertained about my built-in feeding function is that the girl on the right puts out about two-and-a-half times more than the the girl on the left. It feels like neverending defeat.
from reddirtgirl :
You did it!!! Way to swing North Carolina. Could you move to Alabama next and work your mojo there? Thank you.
from reddirtgirl :
I too am looking for signs everywhere. A button popped off my coat this morning and I felt sure it was an evil omen.
from myra-lee :
Oooh! Such a bummer to have missed the opportunity to deliver the perfect response to that McCain-supporting jackass!
from reddirtgirl :
Oh honey. I'm so sorry you had a Jonah day. It IS exhausting being the odd person out, opinions-wise, and I think you should cut yourself some slack for that. Plus, this is an especially hard time to let things slide. I care about this election so freaking much I dream about it, and I haven't done half of what you have to make it go the way I want it to go. You're a good person.
from mavenhaven :
Feelin this post.
from reddirtgirl :
Oh and p.s., it turns out that canvassing for Obama in Seattle really is easy because no one is ever home. And the houses where I actually find people aren't the right people--those people, inevitably, have moved. Richard speculated that maybe the names they gave me were just the only people in NE Seattle who had not yet contributed to Obama's campaign.
from reddirtgirl :
Nobody does the library school readings. You don't need them. I'm so glad you're not wasting your valuable time with those. About the compartmentalizing--it's gotten easier since my parents switched to the Light Side. My brother still believes in the bad, but we don't talk enough for it to come up (usually). I have an evil uncle-by-marriage, though, and we stayed with that family during my brother's wedding a few weeks ago. The uncle CONSTANTLY needled about Obama, and in such stupid ways--that he makes a lot of linguistic gaffes, for instance (um, hello, have you listened to your own candidate ever?). I have never liked that uncle but now I hate his guts completely and wish all kinds of ills upon him. It's not right, but I can't help it.
from mavenhaven :
Ahhhhhahahahahahaha, I am laughing inside about your facebook gaffe, especially because I got your friend request at my school address and my facebook page says "Krispy Wheats" instead of my name. Good for AH for responding to his sister. In my immediate family there isn't any of this kind of discord, but my mother's sister and her husband are flaming conservatives and there are things we just do. not. discuss. I am sure it's extremely difficult for my mother, since she has seen her sister become more and more conservative (and fearful, because that's what that really is) over the years. They are lovely people who share some of my values (importance of family, emphasis on arts education and developing their kids' creative talents, plus their children are adopted), but I don't think I'll ever be really close to them. Although now, having written all of this, I do remember that there were some casual discussions amongst all the family members during primary season and no one went ballistic. And actually, I'd be happy to discuss my pro-choice work with them if it ever came up. Sigh.
from myra-lee :
Oh no, picketing in front of a Planned Parenthood?! But does your SIL read Ann Coulter? My mom does. She also devours anything Pat Robertson puts out and believes the Left Behind series is only sort of fiction. You hit the nail on the head with "compartmentalize" because that's exactly what it takes to have Thanksgiving dinner with someone whose politics are so contrary to your own. Having babies around helps. Everyone likes babies.
from reddirtgirl :
1. I'm doing the door to door thing too, but I haven't started yet. Let's face it though--it's one thing to knock on doors in Ravenna. It's quite another in the South. I'm so impressed. 2. I just put Berkeley Square on hold and I CAN'T WAIT.
from reddirtgirl :
1. I'm doing the door to door thing too, but I haven't started yet. Let's face it though--it's one thing to knock on doors in Ravenna. It's quite another in the South. I'm so impressed. 2. I just put Berkeley Square on hold and I CAN'T WAIT.
from mavenhaven :
You hit the nail on the head with that thing about making the transition from "someone who wants to be X" to "being X." I made that transition very sloppily and accidentally as a teacher, and since I still don't teach full-time part of me feels like I never made that transition at all. Now that I have a day job I am wondering, ever more often, what exactly I am going to do with my mortal life. Probably I need to visualize some Possible Selves.
from goodluckgold :
hey waassup? love your diary sned me a note if u have the chance
from lass :
I can relate to the alleged "neighborhood" association - the same kind of thing happened in my last neighborhood in Chicago. I attended one meeting of the shiny new association - at which this bimbo was complaining about a certain house on our block looking "trashy". I told her an elderly Hispanic guy (read: someone who has been in the neighborhood 25 years longer than the bimbo) lived there and hey, maybe we could all pitch in and offer to help him with his yardwork. I knew him and would bring him a Sunday paper and groceries every week. My suggestion of actual - oh I don't know, neighborliness - was met with a roomful of blank stares. It was all I could do to keep from telling them to fuck off as I left the meeting. Ack.
from myra-lee :
I'm with you on the weird, misguided "feminists for Palin" thing. Did you read this article? http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-steinem4-2008sep04,0,7915118.story
from mavenhaven :
Forgive me for getting all political in your comment box, but saying that Palin doesn't deserve the defense of feminists because she's a right wing anti-woman ideologue is a little bit like saying that only people who agree with us should be afforded freedom of speech. It took about 30 seconds for the VPILF.com site to be launched--would not have happened if Palin were a man. She's been attacked because she has a baby--"this is a terrible time for her to be campaigning, with a young child"--and we're talking about a *career politician* who is the *governor of a state*--and you know it would never cross anyone's mind to say the same thing of a male politician. So while I think Sarah Palin's policies are bullshit and I think her nomination is a pandering crock of crap on the part of the republican party, I will always defend her against attacks on her *gender*. Her politics are fair game and I say bring it on.
from reddirtgirl :
And now that I've left you that needlessly ranty note, here's another one to mention that I have no idea how you work and go to school and take care of a bebe AND do amazing art projects. It blows my mind. Did I already send you a note or email to this effect? I did in my head.
from reddirtgirl :
It is SO not okay to do whatever you want because you're a woman. That crap drives me nuts. Like, how far do they want to ride that crazy logic train--murder? Atomic-bomb dropping? All okay because you're a woman? Or is persecuting other women the only thing we're prepared to support? Sorry, I know. Coupla choir members, we are. But really, the whole argument that feminism means you can make whatever choices you want is so bunkum.
from ceildah :
hey kayerness (which is what my blind eyes always thought your name was...) im not a self-help book person, but when i went to the beach i read The Medici Effect, by Frans Johansson which certainly isnt a self help book, but it has some similar traits. Anyway, it is a wonderful book and one of the many many things it tells you, and uses Mozart and Darwin to illustrate, is that its all about quantity of ideas, er but i guess quality is also good! this was of some assurance to me. have a good one x
from lass :
Hi Kay, I just wanted to let you know I responded to your comment over on my wordpress page. I appreciate your thoughts. - L
from mavenhaven :
I feel like this all the time, that I'm rapidly outliving my ability to live up to my potential, but the fact is that we are smart and curious people and will continue to find things to love and pursue and be good at. So it sucks that you didn't win (I really liked your piece). But this feeling will pass.
from myra-lee :
I'm so sorry to hear you guys didn't win. It really sounds like the one they picked just won by a nose. The fact that they took the time to say wonderful things about your piece means a lot! It means you have already done something special and that you can do it again. It means you made something that moved people and that you're already much, much more than a dabbler (which I already knew). The use of the word agonizing! I know it doesn't feel awesome right now, but if you got that close this time, you certainly have what it takes to win the whole tamale next time. But man do I hear what you're saying about realizing there are a finite number of days and dreams. I think about that all the time. It keeps me up at night.
from mavenhaven :
Amazing.
from reddirtgirl :
I cannot believe that Simone is .5 already! Good heavens.
from reddirtgirl :
Aw man, we gotta get you out of there. I sort of miss the humidity, but I complained about it all the time when I was there. It really is too much. All you can do is sit on the porch and drink beer/iced tea. Walks are out.
from myra-lee :
Ooh, did you get the pamphlet about Christians listening to pop music? That's right up my alley! Three cheers to your mom for recommending that. Mine would've been reading the arguments against the devil to me. Also, I like the sound of "How to be a safety chief."
from dearedwin :
my sister’s 12-year-old daughter has eaten nothing but macaroni and cheese, plain noodles and butter, and the occasional hot dog her whole life. and my sister and her well-intentioned husband have convinced my parents that beer cozies are somehow de rigueur. amongst other things. i can certainly empathize.
from arajane :
oh my goodness, that sounds like a horrible, horrible experience. you seem to me to be holding up admirably, though. i hope your plane/shuttle/bus/plane/etc trip goes smoothly!
from dearedwin :
i recently read that bit of legislation, too; and i would’ve presumed the same thing. breathe deeply!
from myra-lee :
Oh my god, I'm such a jackass! I'm usually really good about checking my various e-mails, but that one has been neglected for longer than I realized. You are so super awesome! Thank you so much! Powells! You have no idea how much I long to read a normal book like a normal human. I will use this Powells privilege to pick the most perfect celebratory post-bar read, although I better do it now because, come late July, I'm likely to pick something like that Sears catalog-sized People Magazine crossword puzzle book they sell at the grocery store.
from myra-lee :
We also watched The Comeback in two days. I too am on Elder Walker's side. I realize I haven't earned the right to voice such an opinion, being child-free and all, but I'm just sayin. I'm excited for you to do an exchange program!
from myra-lee :
We just watched The Comeback too! And I totally loved it. And loved Mickey. I think Erik is getting tired of me saying "I don't wanna see that" at least once a day, but it isn't getting old to me.
from dearedwin :
first, rah for obama. and b, i’ve only rejoined d-land again as of late and am so heartened to hear about your happy 5-month-old. i’m 5 months pregnant, so i appreciate any finer points of parenthood i can glimpse.
from oneplace :
Hi, you just left me a comment on fridayfilms. This is my sneaky way of keeping track of journals I like on diaryland (where I got my start, long before my mother knew what a url was, but not long enough I guess). I'd like to keep track of you too, so. There! Seems like we are in similar predicaments, being ex-pats of the Canadian sort. We need to stick together you know! Cheers, Friday.
from myra-lee :
Congratulations on the awesome-sounding job!! Sounds like the perfect job for you...like something you already do anyway for free. Also, yay for the Arcade Fire-Superchunk-Obama triple bill. And for free! And yay for Flight of the Conchords. I just found out they played an instore at a record store up the street from my house last night, and I missed it. So sad. Have a good trip to NM!
from mavenhaven :
Hey, congrats on the job! and I am secretly in love with Jemaine.
from theshivers :
Don't be too hard on your self, appearance-wise. My guess is the rest of the world thinks you look great - more than anything it's about finding new ways to exercise that do not involve sucky running. Maybe strength training of some kind...but more than anything, be kind to yourself! You've given birth to a wonderful baby and deserve some yummy bread, damn it. Just sayin'
from myra-lee :
I've been meaning to do this too. Thanks for the nice words. You don't know how happy it makes me to hear you still listen to the mixes!
from ceildah :
great entry, thanks
from mavenhaven :
I happened to be in the car while Obama was giving that speech and had very much the same reaction you did--about both the form and the content of the speech. We need someone who can 1) speak like that and 2) say those things. Also, congratulations on getting some nights to yourself.
from ceildah :
i have to state for the record that in my opinion Simone is the most devine name. So sophistocated and sassy - love it. It's great that your kid is into loud heavy rock at such a young age too! It wasn't until I was 5 that I got that appreciation - but Twisted Sister changed everything for me.
from mavenhaven :
Samoas are still called samoas in certain areas--it depends on which baker the local Girl Scout council uses. Even here in the TCs Minneapolis can get one kind and ST Paul another. Whatever--any way you look at it, Thin Mints are the most solid choice you can make.
from rue-madame :
I just want you to know that I am loving your recent posts, they comfort me and reassure me that it's possible to have a baby and not lose half your brain in the process. On another note, formula is not so bad--she will fatten up, and possibly even sleep for longer stretches so you can catch your breath!
from mavenhaven :
All of my sister's kids are/were SUPER snorty babies. I kind of love it. It's a reminder that they are just instinctive little animals.
from monkeybar :
K, Big hugs to you and AH and baby Simone. I love her beautiful name! Hang in there, babe...I'm so sorry to hear you're sick and wish I could come over and help you rest, but it'll pass..and the routine will come...I promise! It gets so much better!
from reddirtgirl :
I'm sincerely glad to hear that you're the same person. Everyone always talks about how NOTHING is the same, they can't even remember the people they were before, etc. etc. It's nice to hear that it's not necessarily so.
from ceildah :
yyyyyaay! I've been hanging out to read your 'labour' post and hear the news...but ridicuolously i was in china where they deny web access to blogs. So have been tapping my toes and wondering how it went. so glad you are all safe and well. x
from reddirtgirl :
That post made me cry a little bit. I'm so happy for you three!
from mavenhaven :
faaaaaabulous. So glad you wrote this all down.
from myra-lee :
I'm feeling a little crass now that -- after you write this beautiful, heartfelt entry about a really magical experience -- I pop in here and comment about tearing.
from myra-lee :
Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you. Hooray for Simone. I love that name, and I thought of precisely the three Simones you listed when I first read the name. And hooray for a tear-free delivery. My word, whenever I'm around a group of women and the topic of tearing comes up, I just shudder. I'm so glad to hear that an experience like yours is possible!
from theshivers :
a million, gazillion congratulations!
from rue-madame :
Bienvenue, Simone! Congratulations to all of you!
from arajane :
yay, congratulations! i can't wait to hear all about simone (what a beautiful name)! xoxo,
from rue-madame :
Good luck with the waiting game, although you really don't have that much longer to wait. They say boys stay in the oven longer because they require more time to cook...
from reddirtgirl :
Hey, thanks--we are totally engaged and stuff. I'm about to go check out your registry!
from rue-madame :
I read that article and was horrified as well. What's left that hasn't been commodified?
from theshivers :
i have heard of these "mean midwifes" ...goodness...in any case, i have nothing else insightful to offer other than your entry made me both wince and laugh (the headphones part) and I'm thinking good thoughts for you and the little one.
from mavenhaven :
The first midwife at Willa's birth was a crazy east bloc woman who offered my sister morphine FIRST THING. She had a horrible bedside manner and she also shot down my sister's pre-planned tubal ligation, saying "oh there's no surgeon who will do that for you for the next six months." Whereas the attending midwife (who coincidentally went to my alma mater) was like "I see you've opted for the tubal ligation, so we'll just get that on the schedule for tomorrow." My sister is going to write a strongly worded letter about the crazy one.
from arajane :
i may be biased, but i say go for the acupuncture. there's a quick and easy technique for turning breech presentations that doesn't even involve needles! not to mention weird hip maneuvers.
from lloydskater :
hello there! i am a long time portland lurker, i don't know how i ever stumbled across your blog, but years ago i did (like before you moved to portland years ago). anywhoo... hope that doesn't sound too stalkerish. i just wanted to send you some internet support for the rest of your pregnancy and new mommahood. i had a baby in May and can sooo relate to so many of the things you are thinking about in your recent entries. i don't have any family around me here, and most of my friends have proven to be drinking buddies more or less, which is pretty useless now. obviously. i just know how lonely i've felt, and for me, what a suprise it was those first few months. my wish for you is to create some sort of support network around you now, that can carry over once the baby is born. i never thought i would need that, but now, oh dear god it is my daily mission to try and connect with other mamas. and its not easy. and i wish i would have done some prenatal yoga or swimming or something to try and make those connection prenatally. you might try a LaLecheLeague meeting in the next few weeks. you'll meet moms with brand new babes and probably some other pregnant gals as well. because all of this IS a huge deal, and we're not meant to do it alone. please please please don't hesitate to email me if you need any information and/or support. gotta run- babe is crying-
from rue-madame :
I am sending you a virtual hug scented with warm gingerbread since I think it might cheer you up.
from mavenhaven :
Um, hello. You can have a shower on the internets. Send your address. I know your entry wasn't a plea for presents but I want to give you one anyway. Also, once the baby comes, gifts will come out of the woodwork, trust me.
from myra-lee :
Hello there! I'm sorry to hear about the breaking down of laptop and person. Like it's not rough enough to have a small creature living inside you, to not have friends/family around must be really trying. I feel for you. Regarding outfits, I think you would probably not regret visiting Raleigh to purchase garments for babe at this place: http://www.childrensorchard.com/component/option,com_store/state,NC/ Also, can I please have your address? I have a prize I'd like to send you!
from myra-lee :
Congrats on your new house! I think it's worth applying to the job just to get on their radar. Anything could happen: the person they hire might not work out. They might love you so much they decide to hold the position for you. Who knows? I've learned there really is some truth to the whole squeaky wheel approach to the job hunt. Good luck!
from mavenhaven :
I gotta get on that timer method. Now that I'm back in the office-y workforce I am realizing that I've become a disorganized slacker. I still get things done but I wonder what magical shit I'd accomplish if I did things like actively managing my time. Hmm, there was something else I was going to note you about, but I can't remember it. Good stuff I'm sure.
from theshivers :
a very belated congratulations!! How exciting. Also, I too love Heather!
from mavenhaven :
I feel you.
from reddirtgirl :
I love Heather. LOVE HER. And yup, I could see that Blonde Bobblehead was on her way out when they showed about 40 of her confessionals, in all of which she said nothing.
from reddirtgirl :
A good friend of mine, who is also a wonderful mother, once told me that not only did she not fall in love with her baby during her pregnancy, she also did not fall in love with it very much during the first couple of months it was alive. She didn't really view it as a person so much as a constant source of need. But then after the 3rd month or so it (she) started to smile and do things, and my friend has been nuts about her baby ever since.
from katherinhand :
i stumbled upon your birthday entry! happy happy day! and very excited about all that's in store for you. i am sending you heaps of good vibes. love, jenn
from rue-madame :
It's not you, N. Garcia looks worked, and way older than 41.
from reddirtgirl :
It's been wet and crappy in Seattle for a week or so now (I'm so depressed I've lost track of time), and your entry about the heat just made me really, really homesick. Enjoy the heat, you lucky woman.
from ceildah :
god that does sound fucking awful i have to say. Poor thing. I too would be going mental. Today i accidently tucked my dress into the back of my knickers and walked through a lobby. red face, white ass.
from rue-madame :
I know how depressed you must be in the corporate housing. I am living in that right now--our bland apartment is adjacent to some woods that lead nowhere--and if I am not housebound then I am in the car trying to get as far away from this mediocrity as I can. Fortunately, it's temporary...
from demoderby :
hey lady! i've pretty much abandoned diaryland, but when jeanette mentioned that you were pregnant, i had to stop by and say, "hey, me too!". i think we might be close to the same amount of pregnant too? i'm about 18 weeks now. it's weird and exciting and terrifying all at the same time.
from arajane :
ok, i'm not going to get too excited, but here's a tiny, fava bean-sized "yay!" from me.
from rue-madame :
Omg, so many developments, and I mean that literally! Congrats.
from reddirtgirl :
Look at you, writing for the Oregonian! So awesome. Congratulations!
from myra-lee :
"Kyla Sweet is a Portland writer." Congratulations!
from arajane :
i, too, am glad that jaslene won. though it was totally obvious that she was going to win by the time they were down to her, rene, and natasha. now, when is the next project runway going to start?
from rue-madame :
Congratulations! I am super happy and excited to hear all about this new and adventurous chapter in your life. You're my hero!
from myra-lee :
Wow! Congratulations on library school!! I think you're going to LOVE Chapel Hill. It's so beautiful and magical. You are awesome.
from reddirtgirl :
I loved The Road--in a wrist-slitting kind of way.
from rue-madame :
you are awesome! if there were ever a tattoo to get, that would be it (although folks would probably find it a bit egotistical, but who cares about "folks" anyway...)
from myra-lee :
I know! I can't wait to get that new Arcade Fire! I love the three songs I've heard from it. Also, thank you for the hot sock tip.
from mavenhaven :
I don't care if I'm the only dork ever leaving notes, so, you know, let me be the first to say yay for feeling good. I haven't ordered anything from sockdreams yet but have been stalking around on the website for a few months. Maybe I just needed a personal testimonial to push me over the edge.
from mavenhaven :
You're on an entry roll, woman. I loved reading this, even though the stuff that caused you to write it sort of sucks.
from demoderby :
today's entry is fantastic. i had seen some of those vaccine commercials and wondered what the deal is. thanks for the lowdown.
from mavenhaven :
That "free pass to fornicate" is exactly why the cervical cancer vaccine was held up as long as it was before they finally approved it (just like Plan B OTC). This is a ridiculous, ridiculous country, and all your opinions on and reservations about the vaccine are totally well-founded.
from mavenhaven :
Dude, I love all your posts. Just had to tell you that. Now write more often!
from reddirtgirl :
Man, I am such a Canadian. I've striven all my life to be able to just say thank you when somebody gives me a compliment. The closest I've come is to say it, but in a manner that suggests that the complimenter and I both know that they are probably only complimenting me because they feel sorry for me, and we both know that the compliment is patently false.
from mavenhaven :
Ahhhh, such a satisfying entry...I was just wondering what you'd been up to. And I wish I could get a little of your excitement about researching for its own sake, but paradoxically, until my academic work is completely finished, I would rather do almost anything than think rigorously about anything. Also, I love I Capture the Castle, and I happened to read The Blind Assassin right after I read ICC for the first time, and Atwood's book seemed indebted to ICC--at least superficially. Maybe I should read them again and see if I still think that. But not, alas, until I am done with flipping graaaaaaad schoooooool.
from reddirtgirl :
You are so NOT average, and I mean that in the best way. Myra-Lee is absolutely right about standardized tests. You know who's great at standardized test? Rich jerkfaces who spend thousands of dollars in order to be great at standardized tests. But how many of those jerkfaces have put together their own zine, or radio story? Not very many.
from myra-lee :
Do not despair, Mrs. K! I know it's disappointing to not get the score you want (I had little signs that said "175!!!" all over my apartment while I was preparing to take the LSAT, and I did not get a 175). However, your dazzling 4.0 will go a long way when you apply for ye old grad school. That and your beautiful writing. You will win hearts and minds with your personal statement, I have no doubt. You are so NOT pretty good/average/not bad. You are unique and brilliant in your own special, thoughtful way. In law school, I've encountered a lot of people who have gotten where they are by learning how to play the game of test-taking; it's unbelievable the amount of energy they'll spend figuring out how to avoid learning, caring only about getting the highest grade in the class. I don't envy their way. I suspect your peak is yet to come.
from the-ordinary :
i emailed my mom about the cookie recipe, so hopefully we will have sour cream cookies in this household before too long! i have to have the same ones i have every year, because that is just the kind of person that i am. also, i'm in the library program at wayne state, not at u of michigan (wayne's program is more library-based, and um's is more information-based, plus wayne is cheaper and i didn't want to go back to um after getting my undergrad degree there), so i probably can't give you any helpful information. i work with some people from um, so i could repeat random facts that they have told me, but that would be the extent of my knowledge of the program.
from reddirtgirl :
Excellent use of GRE vocab! Have you seen those novels that are supposed to teach you the vocab while you read? I haven't read one yet but they are quite popular. Also, I must have missed your skinny jeans entry, but I have to say I'm not a fan. At best, they make your feet look huge.
from rue-madame :
I loved your entry today!
from emeraldtiger :
ooh, there are no words to describe how i feel about skinny leg jeans! it's an untenable look for anyone whose thighs are wider than their calves. they are simply not flattering on ANYONE.
from myra-lee :
Oooh, do not get me started on those stupid skinny-legged jeans. Rar. How exciting that you're almost done with undergrad! Yay for you.
from reddirtgirl :
I just put a hold on that book. I need to come to terms with this phone phobia.
from reddirtgirl :
And a p.s. (because I can't sign your guestbook again this fast): I have at least three of your five weird habits and they didn't even cross my mind.
from gingeryette :
I can't sign the guest book. Congrats on the new gig - that is my dream job...librarian! *sigh* I've been meaning to write and tell you that I totally agreed with you about the Julie and Julia book. Also, is just me or did she seem super cranky? I suppose it takes one to know one but 300 pages of it gets pretty damn old. and i ordered Getting Things Done off of Amazon based on your recommendation.
from theshivers :
thanks so much for posting that recipe! I can't wait to try it...
from theshivers :
i would have probably yelled at the poor woman too because i get very grumpy when someone steals my paper, so don't feel too bad...now, any chance you'd share that gingerbread cakes recipe?!
from shadowdress :
i am so happy you got gerda and olcott on the air! i wish i could here it. i am going to start causing a fuss if audio does not become available on the archive. congratulations! even though you are critacla of it, i'm sure it's fantastic.
from mrs-roboto :
Why won't they archive the audio at Outfront on Gerta and Olcott? I'm dying to hear it!!!
from katherinhand :
okay. so how do i jump up and down and yell 'oh! oh! we really should meet for happy hour sometime!!! !' and not seem creepy about it?
from mavenhaven :
Update: I am actually crashing headlong through your archives and rapidly getting addicted to your stories.
from mavenhaven :
Hey, thanks for linking me; I'm now slinking through your archives.
from mrs-roboto :
hey, I've been trying to email you but getting the full mailbox message - did you change emails?
from shadowdress :
i sooo know what you mean...about the looping, the dimissing praise and holding onto criticism, all of it. but i do believe in the possibility of re-wiring. some things i used to obssess like crazy about don't bother me anymore. i think it has a lot to do with leaving your comfort zones. by the way...from what i've read you have lots of great ideas. and i'm not just saying that!
from shadowdress :
thanks so much for the encouraging words. i really needed to hear that. i was trying to tell myself that but i didn't believe me.
from mrs-roboto :
I got the Nigella bowls and a Queen Bee bag for Xmas from Pete! How odd!
from mrs-roboto :
Go Gerta! I am so excited for you!
from rue-madame :
I sent you an email this morning, but it got bounced back to me. Do you have an alternate address to the kayemess@diaryland.com one? I am sending you happy thoughts for your first day of work... xo M.
from mrs-roboto :
I'm glad you made it safely! I look forward to visiting soon (also you have a LUSH there - le sigh).
from xxpinkinkxx :
i love your diary! i hope that everything works out with the apartments and such. <3
from monkeybar :
I hate encores, as well. 5 is insanity. Burt's Bees has a good hand salve for what I forsee are chapped raw hands! Goodness! Miss you and perhaps I'll throw a party so you can model your blazer!!
from peckish :
Even worse than the people you kinda know reading your site are the crazy stalker ex-boyfriends or ex-friends. But don't stop. Christine - a total stranger.
from mrs-roboto :
I'm so sorry. I am betting everyone goes down who was at my BBQ. Good news is that it only last about four days and then it's over. Well almost except for the ongoing fountain of mucus I'm pumping out.
from monkeybar :
your poor toe! i'm so sorry!!!
from shadowdress :
I've always wanted to live where they have a good Farmer's Market. Instead of purple string beans and white eggplant, here we have sunglass vendors and homeless people, with some mediocre produce in between. Anyway--thank you for the b-day wishes and glad you liked your gift and thought we were psychic instead of just late!
from mrs-roboto :
I have yet to see the revised Vac Shack sign (what does it say?). However, I did spot you and AH strolling on the avenue yesterday as I was returning from a bike ride on the East Side. I think it's kind of rude to shout out the car window or honk so I let you stroll on in peace. BTW, we had a similar married moment this weekend when trying to check out of a campground only I am more like AH and Pete is more like you.
from reddirtgirl :
I'm so glad everything went so well for your wedding. Congratulations!
from myra-lee :
Awww! AH!! I'm so glad it all fell into place...I'll admit, I got nervous about the weather situation. Your mom and sister sound so great.
from theshivers :
wow, it all sounds like it was wonderfully perfect. Many congratulations and wishes for enduring happiness!!!
from demoderby :
awwww... sounds like you had a perfect wedding. congratulations!
from mrs-roboto :
Both myself and RDG marveled at the weather you got for your wedding day. Good omen? Definitely!
from ceildah :
Ive been hanging out to hear how the big day went! Glad it was a lovely day for you in the end - sounded awesome. Its very cool that you did so much DYI style and didnt 'buy in' everything incl. the kitchen sink. Best wishes..!
from rue-madame :
Congratulations!
from shadowdress :
Happy Wedding Day!
from myra-lee :
The joy is coming! I just know it. And I, too, feel your expensive razor rage. Whenever my work sends me to fancy hotels, I'm a razor bandit, stuffing them into my luggage like a shaving fiend. And then, of course, I often use Erik's, but that's caused some minor quarrels, so I don't recommend the bogarting of the loved one's razor route. Anyway, joy is surely just around the corner, Mrs. AB (almost)!
from shadowdress :
oh I so relate to all that pressure for that one day but take heart! you are in true love and afterall it is only a day, a marker, and i know even if the rain is pouring down your heart will be bursting when you hold your man's hand and look into his eyes and later that will be all that matters.
from mrs-roboto :
It will be wonderful, just wait. Also if you need to borrow my truck or something to pick stuff up or if I can give you a hand in any way give me a call.
from reddirtgirl :
Things will get better, I know it! Your wedding will be great. Don't give up on our country yet, even if it does have bad cable. I have to agree with you about the razor blades, though. Total scam.
from shadowdress :
welcome back--i've missed you!!! would you mind e-mailing me your new address? draculapuff@yahoo.com
from mrs-roboto :
Hooray, she's back and she's living mere blocks away! Is the produce stand Top Banana? Don't forget Sundays are the Farmers Market on Old Ballard Ave. The veggies are just so great.
from mrs-roboto :
Hooray for last days! Sorry you won't make the drive in but I look forward to having you as my neighbor very soon.
from demoderby :
hahahaha haha. exactly! and it's kind of embarrassing that rick fox is canadian too. so few canadians make it to the nba and he gets to be one of them? unfair i say.
from shadowdress :
It's hard to say how my mom's weirdness influences how I am with Andrew. I think I have a lot more self-awareness and openess than my mom, and that helps me out a bit. But I definitely have learned one humbling thing about it. I, like most people, am not immune to an occassional knee-jerk imitation of some of the most dreaded and annoying qualities of my mother, no matter how many times I've sworn not to be like her. It's pretty crazy to suddenly be accountable for all the crap that can come out of my mouth and how even the smallest act, even a facial expression, can sink into a kid and stay there for years and years. Luckily, some good things pop out automatically, too, and when I realize it, I think, wow, my mom used to say that and make me feel special and now I'm passing it on.
from ceildah :
Hey they had a series of excerpts of Jane's books in the Times here late last year and I was obsessed myself! I would go by the paper each morning and sit on the tube and blush and read about old-people-sex! it was repelling but fastinating at the same time..must get the book...hehehe
from reddirtgirl :
I know--they may not be advanced readers, but they're certainly not reluctant! I think I'll learn a lot from them. I'll definitely check out those books you mentioned; it looks like one of my tasks for the summer is going to be to read a whole bunch of YA Chicana/Latina lit, and make a list of reviews (which I think sounds like a great time).
from rue-madame :
Triumphant hoots all around! Yay for you!
from mrs-roboto :
The Commodore is such a great venue! Have fun.
from demoderby :
hey thanks lady! and ditto x2 back to youuu. and i couldn't agree more about the gym. i wish they had a tv in the cardio room that showed really interesting documentaries all day. ps. is your guestbook broken or is it just my browser?
from arajane :
that kitchenaid stand mixer is going to be the best thing that ever happened to you, i swear! evertime i use mine, i squeal and clap my hands like a little girl, too. it never gets old.
from shadowdress :
i was just thinking about the gym when i read this--the staring ahead, trying not to watch the seconds tick. at my gym all the machines are in a row that face a TV. we are like a strange pack of animals, gazing upward and open-mouthed, running and climbing and never getting anywhere!
from the-ordinary :
i somehow missed your visa entry and then while i was reading today's i was kind of puzzled as to why you didn't say anything about it. so, please accept my belated congratulations!
from reddirtgirl :
Mrs-Roboto sent me to your diary, and I just wanted to drop you a note to tell you how much I like it. And congratulations on the Visa!
from ceildah :
Happiness is a Visa! On behalf of myself and the rest of New Zealand, we wish you all the very best...:)
from arajane :
oh, congratulations! seattle will welcome you with open arms!
from shadowdress :
whoo-HOOOOOO!!!!!!
from mrs-roboto :
Hooray! I am pleased as punch for you! And uh brie and blue cheese - yum!!!
from mrs-roboto :
I'll definitely keep my fingers crossed for you on Monday. If there are any multiple choice questions and you don't know the answer always go with "C."
from myra-lee :
Awww! That's so darn cute of your brother to try to surprise you! Yay for him! Although, I really hate having to pretend to be surprised, too.
from shadowdress :
I think you deserve to sleep in and forget to do things. Instead you will probably write 5 books, read 500, start another business and make gourmet meals everyday. No--it was not the new ANTM, as you've probably heard by now (sorry--I never get a note that someone has signed my guestbook anymore but I guess I shouldn't complain since yours doesn't seem to work at all)--it was just a recap. But it was just the trick to cure me of my grumpiness and I do feel better! I can't believe you're moving so soon. I know you will be so happy to have your favorite pair of arms around you every night. I still love it and I've never had to do without!
from mrs-roboto :
Wow! Almost moving day already?!! How long are you staying before you head off to Portland?
from rue-madame :
You HAVE to ask her! This is a tremendous opportunity, and you mustn't pass it up! I know you can do it. Hell, all of your readers know you can. Hop to it!
from myra-lee :
Young and Sexy is playing in my part of the world next Tuesday! If only I could make myself stop studying for the LSAT for two seconds...I really wanna see them.
from ceildah :
There is no harm in asking. She sounds like a good lady and Im sure she wouldnt mind passing on your work. You met her being a volunteer and helping people so she knows your not a bludger etc...good luck
from theshivers :
i definitely don't think it would hurt to ask - you already have a good relationship w/ her and it sounds like she's rooting for you. Thanks, by the way, for the author recommendation - I appreciate it!
from myra-lee :
Re: the moral dilemma, I would definitely do it. And I can totally relate to feeling uncomfortable about it. The reason I can now say I would definitely do it is because I've let a lot of great opportunities pass me by because I didn't want to foist myself on people. For example, I could've sang on the soudntrack for that Tim Burton movie Mars Attacks! OK, that's a weird example, but it's the one that just popped into my head. Actually, it sounds like your former boss would be really happy to help you out. Good luck, lady!
from theshivers :
i'm so glad you read both of those books! I'm looking for some summer reads now that I get to read stuff other than Stein - is there anything in particular that you strongly recommend?
from myra-lee :
I wanted to play that 23rd entry/5th sentence game, too. But my sentence was "I'd RSVPed." There's just nothing to say about that, other than I should experiment with longer sentences, I guess. I've been meaning to read "Wonder When You'll Miss Me" for a long time now. I'm glad you recommend it! Have a lovely weekend, Miss K!
from the-ordinary :
thank you so much for the offer of mail! i will send you my address directly after i leave this note (but i thought i should warn you, because sometimes when i start deleting junk email and i get really into it and delete things that aren't spam, and i worry that other people do the same thing).
from ceildah :
Hang in there! You will be a free, fresh peach before you know it.
from mrs-roboto :
Of course you didn't offend me. Everybody's entitled to an opinion and much of what you say is true. And some part of my going was just total nostalgia (and I do go to see No 13 Baby, the Pixies cover band, all the time - I am certainly a little lame). What struck me as funny was just how many 18 and 19 year olds there were at this show. Hello, you were what, 7 the last time the pixies played? Why would this be of interest to you?
from the-ordinary :
i'm glad i'm not the only one with that attitude towards the pixies reunion. i was beginning to think that i was the only person left who wasn't paying 50 dollars for a ticket and then driving 500 miles, "because, dood, it's the pixies. THE PIXIES." i'll stick to seeing bands that have released albums in the last 10 years and that play in venues small enough that i can actually see them, thanks.
from myra-lee :
Yay! You're finally going to have access to that darn parcel! I was in such a hurry to get it shipped. But if I'd known the border guards were going to hoard it for weeks, I would've taken a little more time and thrown in some treats! I keep meaning to stop by say that the Gerda trip (the Gerda tapes) sounds so dreamy. It's so inspiring to hear about it. Her story (and how you found out about it) really blows me away. And thank you for your condolences on the child care/work camp conditions of my ridiculous job. The LSAT thing is kind of just to see how I do...if I do well on the test, I'll be applying to law school for FALL OF 2005, which is practically a light year from now. But, assuming I do score well and do get into a good law school (UCLA, fingers crossed), I would like to study intellectual property and artists' rights. I could list out some boring reasons why I want to do this...desperately needing a challenge, wanting to do something that actually matters (rather than being on the production end of making more crap to clutter the shelves of Middle America), blah blah. To be perfectly honest, I'm not 100% sure it's the right path...I've started a couple of d-land entries about it, but realized I was getting way ahead of myself. For now, I'm just going to take the test and see how I do. Sorry to have blathered on and on here!
from demoderby :
jeez, even if he had just said he couldn't afford it, it would have been better. brothers can be such asses!
from myra-lee :
Good luck with Gerda. It's just so cool that you're doing this. I'll be sure to put in a good word with Ira this Saturday...you know, at the after-party, over drinks.
from shadowdress :
mucho congrats to you! hearing you talk about your wedding reminds me so much of that fearful/exciting time in my life--it makes me wish i could do it again!
from mrs-roboto :
Oh will I soon be able to get Kayemess Pickles at the Fremont Sunday Market? Hey we need an update on what's happening with This American Life!
from ceildah :
awesome news - you are on a roll!
from theshivers :
wow, that is an odd story - very strange indeed...like something out of a book
from shadowdress :
not to further freak you out but that's totally creepy!
from shadowdress :
Believe it or not, I'm reading War and Peace. I loved Anna Karenina and have been wanting to conquer this one for some time. Andrew actually picked it up, his interest piqued by the battle scene on the cover. After reading a few pages he said, "This seems like the kind of book that makse you want to skip to the juicy parts." That cracked me up.
from shadowdress :
i'm happy you are posting a list of what you read--do the little stars mean you liked it? also--i will absolutely pee if i hear Gerda and Olcott's story on This American Life--that would be so awesome!
from myra-lee :
Yay for you! That's such GREAT news about This American Life and Gerda and Olcott! I'm ridiculously excited for you. And guess what?! Given my year of empty promises to mail a parcel, you will probably not believe this, but I actually mailed a package to Jeannette with some stuff in it for you. AND the package contains a tape of ANTM, complete with the debauchery and breakdown of Shanthrax. I just hope it makes it to you guys before the show is over!
from ceildah :
Hey thanks for your note! I lived in a flat on Oriental Parade before I left - so nice isn't it. They have actually just shipped in a whole lot of golden sand from the south island and created a gorgeous beach down there!? Yeah I'll definitely go back though not for a few years. I think I'll have a go at living in Melbourne next. After reading so many Vancouverites for so long I am absolutely checking out that town! It sounds v cool. Have a good weekend:)
from ceildah :
That is so cool about your doco! You are quite an inspiriation!
from mrs-roboto :
I will be at the Sunday show!
from mrs-roboto :
It's nice to have a little take this job and shove it moment every now and again. Just think how close you are to the end working there? That's got to make you smile.
from myra-lee :
Yippeeee for you! What a glorious story! Congratulations x1000! And I'm so glad your diary was resurrected. I'm codependent.
from jetbot :
i can't see yer diary either. booooooo!
from mrs-roboto :
K, I can't access your diary - this makes me sad!
from theshivers :
erg, the guestbook won't let me sign...what i've been trying to say is that I'd *love* to do a cookie exchange w/ you in December...and thank you very much for the good wishes....x0x0~S
from snideblonde :
I need knitting help, Kayemess. Will you help me, please?
from smellofskunk :
wow. thank you. your kind of random generosity is overwhelming. you rock face.
from myra-lee :
Hi there. I've been reading your diary for quite a while (at least a whole month), and I really love it. I love your recent entry about the criticizers of the land. I think your right on. I - myself - am a den of contradictions, and I know it. But it's not going to help me or anyone else for me to tear apart the words of strangers. I love your writing, and I especially love what you wrote about loneliness. I couldn't agree more.
from mel-ilsa :
Hey Thanks!! Actually on Bust I am ilsashewolf. It's so nice to know that SOMEBODY is reading this thing-- you Bust ladies are the best.
from girlthepunk :
want to join my nick drake ring? :)

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