Hey all-
Hope you're having a great weekend! I would just like to remind you guys that next week is going to be super busy for me. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are normal, but Thursday and Friday I have about a million things to do for my sons first birthday party on Saturday (Lots of running around, picking up things, packing up the car, baking things, ect.) I'm going to try my best to post (I believe I've written far enough ahead so that if I can't write, I'll still have something to post) but the postings may either be up later than normal, or posted the night before (before I go to sleep, which is usually after midnight anyway.) IF I should skip a day, I'll post on Sunday, and if I skip two days (I don't see this happening) I'll post Saturday Evening (His party is Saturday morning) and Sunday.
Also, the following Tuesday (the 28th) there may be a skipped posting. This is my son's actual birthday, and we're having a family dinner. He also has his 12 month well baby check, and I was told at the last visit that he'd be getting four shots as well as his blood drawn, so needless to say I'm not expecting a happy baby. My son tends to get really clingy after he's had his shots, and so if I can't set him down to get a post up, I'm not going too. However, if this does happen, and I have to skip Tuesdays posts, I will make it up to you on Wednesday.
Thanks!
Breaking the Surface
10 years ago
13 comments:
Thanks for the heads up, but no worries about upsetting any of your readers! I am sure we all understand that you have a life outside of blogging that must come first. Good luck with your son's birthday party, and at the doctor as well!!!
How thoughtful is THAT? However, you don't need to give any explanations why your posts might be late or whatever. Everyone knows about lives outside of Blogging-World, (if there should ever happen to be the odd unhappy camper...oh well). Remember to enjoy your little guy's 1st birthday, and all the special activities surrounding this momentous event. Sometimes it gets so hectic and crazy, it's easy to overlook the joy and wonder inherent in these special events. Have fun, Mi-lady! ***Special hugs and kisses for the tiny birthday spawn***
Thanks guys! I wouldn't really care if people did get upset, but I told people I'd keep them updated, so I am.
I know this is going to sound completely pathetic, but I check for postings every day, sometimes twice! lol. So far, I only have this blog and 15 miles from Utopia (which we all know is kind of dead now) bookmarked. I'm a stay at home mom with very little to do during the day, as the mosquitos are so bad this year that I haven't taken my daughter out much (according to the pharmacist, she's too young to use Off on). I don't expect posts every day or anything like that, I understand how things can become hectic, but its still nice to hear from the writer what is going on and why posts what be up and what not. Plus, I think it adds a really nice personal touch to hear about your life...I'm either that bored, or maybe it makes sense, I don't know! haha.
Anyway, thanks for the heads up and I hope your sons birthday goes really well! Maybe you can give me some ideas for my daughters...she's about to turn two and I have no idea what to do for a party for her...I'm pretty sure clowns would freak her out, plus we just cant afford live entertainment, haha.
And also, I'd love to hear of any other good blogs to read, since you said you read a few yourself, and some of the other commenters have said so as well...hope you don't mind me asking. I do really love your blog, I just don't have much of a daytime life, haha.
Aw, Sprickle, thanks. I like that people check that much, it makes me feel special! I honestly have a hard time holding back entries, I want to post them all as soon as I write them, but then I'm terrified that I'm going to run out of material. I'm a stay at home Mom too, and while I love my son and he keeps me pretty busy, there are just some moments where I am so freaking bored.
I also think again, that if you start a blog and set a schedule, you need to stick to it, or at least provide warning and an explanation when you can't.
If you want to email me (nothingmorethanlaura@gmail.com) I can talk to you about your daughters party. I hate planning my own parties, but when it's someone elses and I can just provide ideas and suggestions, I am totally all about it, lol.
As for other blogs, I don't read too many anymore. I read the bedroom blog (http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/bedroom-blog/) but I hear they're having issues with their archives, so you may not be able to go back and read and catch up. Then I read 15 miles, but as you said, that one is dead. I read Karen Chronicles which I don't have the link on this computer but it's in my profile under blogs I'm following. But, I dunno, I've lost interest in that one as of lately because I don't like the way the author dealt with her readers (a couple people complained about lack of posting, which she said she was changing her schedule, so I mean, whatever. But then one person left her her a review that wasn't that great (but I didn't think was really mean either) and she got bent out of shape and told people she wasn't going to post a bonus post she had promised because she had spent so much time defending herself. And first, it was like, 3 people who complained and like 20 who raved about it. Why are you focusing on the bad rather than the good? Second, why ask for reviews and then get mad when one of them happens not to be great. If you only wanted great reviews, then maybe you shouldn't have opened up a review box, and thirdly how much time could you have seriously spent arguing? Why not say whatever and just leave it at that? But, it's still a good blog, so I will most likely continue to read.
Another blog I used to read and quit was diary of J. Someone here might be able to give you the link, I don't have it. Personally I was annoyed at her lack of posting (I mean I get it, life happens, but seriously, every other post?) and she has complained on other blogs about their lack of posting, but won't stick to her own schedule. Then, again, whenever anyone says anything that's not "I love it!" She gets upset and mad. If you don't want honest opinions, don't open a comment section, you gotta take the good with the bad. The writing I didn't feel was that good, and I feel like it's a bunch of highschool drama she brings on herself, but that's my opinion and a bunch of people love it, so it may be worth a look.
Those are the only ones I know about.
Well i was enjoying your blog, when I read about it in Js comments, until i saw how harsh you guys were about her. I got to know her through the email she opened for her blog and she is really a very nice person. You guys all act like she can't write...her blog is all real and she can't just make up whatever she wants like the rest of you. I think if any of you asked what was going on in her life that kept her from posting, which she did offer for people to do, you wouldve seen that she had some really crazy stuff going on. If all you do is insult the blogs of others & the things that keep them from posting, i don't think I'll keep reading. Your writing wasn't that impressive anyway.
P.S. the link to Js blog is diaryofJ1.blogspot.com...she is much nicer about criticism now that her life isnt falling down around her. you can all stop acting like youve never been under stress before.
To Anonymous: IMHO, Laura's writing IS impressive :-)I've not read J's diary, so I can't say anything about it. But frankly I don't understand why you are getting so upset about other people's opinions about the author. If you can't deal with them, maybe you really should stop reading. I mean, sure, stress is an integral part of life, but you don't have to spit out poison on everybody just because you are stressed. Mature people handle it better than that.
Couple of things anon- How harsh "you guys" were? I was the only one who's said anything about J's diary thus far, I believe.
Someone asked about my opinion about blogs, and I gave it. I did also state that other people liked it, so that maybe someone else could give her the address. I just don't happen to like it. I also don't happen to like the Star Wars movies, and I'm sure there's plenty of other people who disagree with me on that one.
I think her writing is not good. Not her story line, her actual writing. Then, I also think a lot of her "drama" (yeah, I know it's real life) is brought on by herself. I think she often turns molehills into mountains, and gets engaged in things that if she just ignored, she could avoid all together. I think she's a little immature, and I think her storyline reflects that, as well as the way she deals with readers. And, I mean, you're welcome to your opinions, but I'm also welcome to mine, and those are mine.
The only thing I have to say your wrong about it that she handles criticism well. She says mean things to anyone who happens to agree with her, or "ignores" them, instead talking about them in her comments like they aren't there, which, in my opinion is very immature. I don't think she handles criticism well, I think that's a joke. Sure, she's not shutting down her blog in a giant temper tantrum, but she's never acknowledge that people actually have a right to their own opinions, and that not everyone will say great things about her blog. I mean I stopped reading after the whole "My life is worse than anyone elses" post, which she said she was sorry for, but again, was really wrong and immature of her to say. I know she may have had a rough life. I have too. But it's not a pissing match to see who's had it worse. And as bad as yours gets, I can almost promise there's someone out there with worse.
I also think it's a little hypocritical to complain about lack of postings on other blogs, and then continuously miss postings on your blog, with no warning, and for some really dumb reasons.
And I think I know the stress you're talking about that's going on in real life. She posted on it in bedroom blog. And it's just something that in my opinion, could have been avoided.
I've never said I've never been under stress either. But I do think there becomes a point where you suck it up and get over it instead of acting like it's the end of the world every time something goes wrong.
Again, all these are my opinion. I just don't like J's blog. Again, there's obviously people who do, and anyone who wants to check it out is welcome too, and can form their own opinion.
I'm sorry you won't keep reading. I like having readers, but really if my writings not that impressive to you, I wouldn't want you to waste your time.
Anonymous001: I agree with you, but she's welcome to her opinion as well. I just don't understand why she's acting like we all ganged up on J, when it was only me who said I didn't like her?
Laura,
You have a good blog, you write well, you are proactive in setting the expectations of your readers, so I have to ask, why the continued bashing of J's blog? Yes J has made mistakes, yes she has apoligized and moved on. Can you do that? I think you are the same age and I agree you are more mature than her which is why I expect better from you. Because you are so talented, I want you to be the professional here and treat others with a type of professional courtesy. You know the old saying ..."If you can't say anything nice ..." I hope you take my advice and apply it to the other blogs you comment on too (what is left of them).
I will admit I am doing this in part for my own selfish needs. I really want to continue to read your blog, but I don't like bullies and if you add up all your comments about J across the blogs (watercolor included) I feel like you and your friends are turning into Mean Girls - the blog edition. So I am asking, pleading, begging...Let. It. Go.
Anonymous, I'm glad, (and agree), that you like Laura's blog so much, and that you want to continue to read it. However, your opinions on Laura's statements, and the rest of us are just that: your opinions. We also have a right to our opinions, and to talk to each other about them. This doesn't make us bullies, or "Mean Girls", either. Bullies are people who intentionally go out of their way to make others feel poorly about themselves - and for no apparent reason. None of us have said anything ridiculously mean or rude to J., or anyone else. You have your feelings and thoughts about J. and whoever else, and so do we. The Watercolors For Beginners blog is acually pretty private, and we've been using it as a "safe" place to talk to each other in whatever manner we wish for a long time now. If you're not liking what you're reading there, I can only tell you that you're not obligated to remain. It's presumptuous of you to assume that your ways of thinking and communicating need to apply to the rest of us. Relying on the old cliche' of "bully" or "mean girls" is just a crutch to try and muzzle others' opinions that you personally don't like. None of us goes around being nasty to others unprovoked. Laura has as much right to her honest opinions as anyone else; the fact that she writes her own blog is irrelevant. Anything she's said has been well within the bounds of decency.
One of the main things about my blog as listed in my "blog laws" is the fact that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I do not feel like I was attacking J's blog. Someone asked for blog recommendations, and I gave them my opinion. You guys are free to like J's blog, I do not, and I stated why. I don't see how that's bashing at all.
In watercolors it's the same thing. We talked about things from across the board, from our kids to our lives to, yes, other blogs and our opinions on everything. It's not something we harp on daily, we discussed it for awhile, as we do, and then moved on. Sometimes we like things, sometimes we don't. I'm merely expressing that I don't like it, and WHY I don't like it. Again, it's not like I'm posting things like "Don't read J's blog! It sucks! It's just horrible!" It's not even like it's on the main page. Someone asked for blog recommendations. I said, I used to read it. I don't like her writing, I don't like how she handled reader comments, I don't like the story line, I just don't like it. BUT someone asked for blog recommendations. I was saying "I don't read it, this is how I feel, but I know other people like it so maybe they can pass on the link and you can decide for yourself."
The thing about it is, you can't post something publicly, and open comments, and then expect everyone to write rave reviews and to love it. People I'm sure have not liked my blog. They're free to say so. Like I said in the previous post, I'm also not a fan of star wars. I think it's boring and I fell asleep while attempting to watch one of them.
I've never said ANYTHING on this blog before about J's blog. The only thing that has come close is me saying several other blogs have had their issues, and I want to be different. And I do. But I also have my own opinion and I'm free to voice it, JUST like everyone else here is free to voice there opinions. If you like J's blog, GOOD. I'm glad you found a blog that you like, because honestly I'm running out of blogs that I like. 15 miles died, Bedroom blog is OK, but a little slow and boring now, Watercolors is amazing but not a fictional blog, and Karen Chronicles is down to a couple posts a week.
You guys are free to think whatever you wish: That I'm a bully, that I'm attacking someone, that I'm immature. I think I'm merely stating my opinion. The blogs link is posted, people are welcome to go see it and see if THEY like it. I'm not going to turn this into a bashing J's blog. But I mean, if someone were to asked for movie recommendations, and I said I didn't like a movie, and why I didn't like it, would I then be attacking the people who made the movie? It's the same thing I feel. Just because I don't like it doesn't mean I'm write. It's just not a blog I choose to read.
OOh, and I forgot about one blog I read. One life one day. It only posts once a week, and it just started out so I'm still waiting to see if I like it or not, but it's decent. If someone has the link to that one, if they could post it for Sprickle and anyone else, that'd be good. If not I can post it later when I get on my lap top.
first off, I hope your son's party was great!! he's so cute and I bet you were SO busy, so THANK YOU for updating us with the possibility that posts are going to be sporadic.
second of all, Laura has every right to say if she doesn't like a certain blog. Like the example she used about saying she doesnt like a movie, its the same thing. she was also mature about it- stating why, but even mentioning it to ppl who were asking for more. Also, NO ONE ELSE "bashed" diaryofJ, and if they did, theyre entitled to their opinions. I personally completely agree with these "mean girls" (haha, give me a break) because of the reasons Laura stated. Furthermore, no one was really rude. If they wanted to "bash" J, they could have very well said something like "DIARY OF J SUCKS, ITS SO LAME AND SHE SUCKS AS A WRITER". NO ONE said that. and i think whomever mentioned diary of j was very eloquent in saying why they didnt like it. Also, I've also looked at Watercolors for Beginners and that is a very private blog- well as private as a public online blog can be- it's like their own little chat room and they are entitled to talk to their friends however way they want. I'm sure if you dont like something, you discuss it privately with your friends in however way you want. THAT, is what i believe the Watercolors blog is for them.
Personally, I dont like the diary of J blog either and find her to be trying too hard with some of her writing, overreacting in situations that don't need to be - creating drama unnecessarily, and her inability to take criticism just ridiculous. As someone who is also the same age as Laura and J, I find J to be completely immature, even in present day issues, which we have ALL heard of, thanks to her story sharing on Bedroom Blog. However, Laura can certainly take criticism, as she didn't delete your "anonmyous" comments about her "bashing" J, which, I really think J would have deleted.
ANYWAY, Sprickle - here are some more blogs i read:
viewfromthischair.blogspot.com - it pretty much ended, but she started writing it in 2006 so there are like hundreds of entries. its REALLY good, but she didnt give it a real ending. BUT by the time you have gotten to the last post, she had mentioned in the comments that she was winding the story down, and it really just needs one or even two more entries to finish it, IMO. so you can totally see the ending in your head without having to worry about being left "hanging" like 15 miles!
also, from the same author:
http://onceinthislife.blogspot.com/2007/03/rambling-through-hurt.html
also good, i just started it. AND another blog by this same author:
http://supposethatshowitgoes.blogspot.com/
andddd the links to the blogs that Laura posted are:
http://1life1day.blogspot.com/
hope these help! =)
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