A whole lot of randomness.
I had a really funny Garfield cartoon strip that I wanted to upload and that goes so well with my mood but it’s a Bitmap file. And apparently WordPress don’t allow those types of files to be uploaded and I can’t find it on google. That sucks.
I’ve been really bad at commenting in more than two or three sentences on all the blogs I read and I apologise. (And I just know all 5 of you that read my blog want to know why 
) And it’s not something I can put my finger on, I mean. I see all the updates, here and over at Diaryland. I am reading - most of the time. I just don’t always know what to say without sounding like a total idiot. You know, the stupid kid that got to hang out with all the cool kids but they let the kid stay anyway. Having a bad blog day it would seem. Lorelle wrote an article about bloggers depression and I think that explains it quite well. I do think that she actually meant more in context with blogging for money but all the same. I can relate to some parts. And I think I’m exaggerating. It’s not that bad really I just have to keep up with all the people that I read. How does google reader work for those of you that use it?
On a better note I’ve done 99% of my Christmas shopping. Almost everyone is getting shop vouchers and I know that’s a bit cold and impersonal but I’ve been having trouble with getting the right gifts, I just don’t have the patience and time to browse around the shops and find something suitable. And seeing as Elizma and Marc are going to Thailand for a holiday I’m giving her cash so she has a little more spending money when she gets there. Christmas has really snuck up on me this year. This whole year has actually been a wild ride, emotionally speaking. And I have everything put down here. In words to look back at and I think blogging has really focused me on what I’m feeling and my thoughts on different things. It’s easier to sweep it under the rug or ignore it when I’m not forced to take it all out and have a good look at it (it being my feelings and thoughts) and form sentences that mean something. To me anyway. This will be my first Christmas and new year as a blogger and that really gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling. Like clean pajamas. (To those that don’t know. I luuuurve pj’s. And I won’t sleep in anything other than matching pj’s - I’m weird that way)
Oh and I’m going on holiday to Uvongo for two weeks this Saturday. No internet for two weeks. No SleepyJane for two weeks. *sigh* I really do need the break so I’m excited about it. I bought some really cool luggage that was on sale today, a five piece with a little toiletry bag and everything! Up until now I’ve only ever had duffel bags when we go on holiday and it’s always irritated me that the thing you’re looking for always seem to be on the bottom of the duffel and in your quest to unearth said item you bugger up all the other neatly packed clothes. Now, I have some nice new luggage. Oh and I bought a shocking pink coloured handbag. This too, is a first for me as I like black handbags because they go with anything and I usually wear black clothes as well.
I didn’t really have a point with this entry. Okay maybe I did have a few but I can’t think of anything else to write.
I totally understand when you say you don’t know what to say without sounding like an idiot. I always stumble upon people who already have their little blogging clique going on, and sometimes I feel when I comment, I’m busting in on their little circle. And then I never come up with anything clever and unique to say; it’s usually something pretty inane. But I leave comments anyhow, hoping that I don’t sound as stupid as I feel.
Like with this one!! LOL Enjoy your holiday! I’ll miss you, but you’ll have a great time.
Two weeks without SleepyJane? I don’t know if I can do that. Maybe you need to write 14 days worth of posts in advance that will automatically update like Cardiogirl did when she went away for Thanksgiving. Is J going with you? Congrats on the new luggage. I bought some years ago that’s gotten a little bit torn up between using it, and moving from home to home. I wouldn’t mind buying some that has a bit more personality. I chose black this last time, as I had to keep in mind that my ex-husband would be using it too. I wouldn’t mind something a little more funky. I’ll have to remember that to tell my dad when he needs a gift idea for me.
RE the comment you left on my site: It wasn’t until I popped in here the other day that I realized I had 5 entries I needed to catch up on. I was shocked that I had wandered so far away from the blogging community. I really missed it actually! Thanks for saying my song lyrics were good…I know they kinda sucked, but I was just glad to get it out of my head.
Oh wow… a pink handbag. Sounds funky, and yea, I totally get what you mean about black stuff. Hehe. I hope you enjoy your holiday! Damn, I’ll be missing all your comments and entries. <3
And hm, about that Garfield comic strip, you could probably open it up in Paint and then click Save As… and save it as a jpeg file instead of a bmp file. =) It should probably work. Hehe.
I’m so shocked that you and blue feel like that because that’s how I feel most of the time!! I hate and love commenting at the same time. I’m like the hanger on, the newbie and I, more often than not, feel out of place! I totally believe in blogging depression by the way
Enjoy your hols you big deserter!
Hey, I love that you commented on my page a whole 4 mins after I posted it!! It makes me feel like there are people out there in the blogging world, waiting with bated breath to see whether I’ve updated!
See, now I’m just being silly.
Wonderful sleepyjane, you’ve never sounded like an idiot when commenting at my site. I look forward to your visits. Not only do they lighten my spirits, but they also make my dank little corner of the web look a little more intelligent, witty, and beautiful. Honestly, you’ve always been a delight, and I hope when things are brighter in your head you’ll feel (and know) that I’m right.
I felt the need to respond before reading about blogger’s depression, but I know quite a bit about everyday depression. {{{HUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGG}} If I could, I’d take you out for ice cream or whatever fatty, sugary snack makes you smile. I guess a second {{HUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGG}} will have to suffice. Let me know if you need more. You deserve as many as you need, and they make us both feel a little better, so I have an unlimited supply.
I’m happy you have your Christmas shopping done. I normally have mine done around this time of the month, but I haven’t even gotten started this year. And why? Because I can’t figure out what to get them, and I don’t have the patience or the time (or money, frankly) to get them anything interesting, either. I understand completely. Friends and family will understand, too, and will be happy you thought of them.
Oh, and, yes, I REALLY did send that letter, and suffer the consequences. I guess I answered that question well, because it made you think I might be lying.
Be well, wonderful. I will miss you a lot while you are gone, but I will also smile every time I think of the rest and relaxation you are enjoying.
Snap out of it Sweet Pea!!! Your Blogs are great! HOW MANY TIMES I GOTTA TELL YOU THAT???? It is funny how we are drawn together, you and BlueSleepy and Claire and me….all feeling the same about what we write and the comments and such. But that’s what it’s all about!