This has turned into quite a strange week. My husband took 2 vacation days and my daughter was off from school for two days and then she was sick yesterday so I kept her home because I refuse to be the mom who sends her sneezy, hacking child to school to spread her vile child germs to other kids and now how the hell is it Thursday? I’m pretty sure I blinked and the week disappeared.
I don’t like when that happens. If I’m going to blackout and lose time, I’d rather there be wine involved.
There was no wine this week.
And now for more random thoughts (brought to you this week by the letter D as in Dimetap, our medication of choice for a sick child):
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- My little sister’s birthday is on Monday. She’s going to be 27. I remember being 27 even though it was 10 years ago. She’s not allowed to be 27 because that means I’m old.
- Deciding to do NaNo this year was a big mistake. Huge. I’m so far behind and have to write a ridiculous amount of words to catch up. I’ve basically accepted the fact that I’m not winning this year. On the plus side, at least I have a terrible first draft of a book.
- I finally downloaded that podcast, Serial, and I haven’t been able to listen to it yet. It’s making me crazy! It’s such a unique and creative idea and the thought of listening to something like that makes me feel like I’m in the 1930s waiting for my weekly radio program. And that’s so freaking cool.
- Do you italicize or put quotation marks around podcast titles?
- Speaking of podcasts, I have Big News!!! I’m co-hosting a podcast! We’re aiming to launch it in January. I’m so excited even if I have a terrible shrill voice that someone once to me reminds him of Wendy the Snapple Lady and will probably make some people hate me instantly but I don’t care because hosting a podcast is super fun!
- Have you guys been watching Red Band Society or Gracepoint? Please tell me if you are. If not, you need to get on them immediately because wow, are they fantastic shows.
- The other night, I lit a candle in my living room and I think neither my husband nor I remembered to blow it out before we went to bed because I know I didn’t and he said he didn’t but the candle was out in the morning. This confuses and frightens me on so many levels.
- I need a new fall/winter nail polish color, preferably on the pink spectrum. Any suggestions?
- Remember all those goals I outlined for the November Choose Your Own Adventure challenge? I have completed approximately zero of them. I’m starting to get nervous that I won’t do anything and have a failure month again. I did make an effort last weekend but the dollar store did not have the supplies I needed and I didn’t have the time to go anywhere else. I’m annoyed because organizing the homework station is as close to a Pinterest worthy DIY project I will ever get.
- I’ve had Rage Against the Machine’s “Killing in the Name Of” stuck in my head for weeks but I know a lot of you guys read this at work and it’s maybe not the most appropriate song for a professional environment so instead, I leave you with this picture:
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It sounds like you had an interesting week, if nothing else. I am so impressed by all of the people who sign up to do nanowrimo! I took a quick look at the average word count per day required and thought you”all were insane!
I tried to do 500 words per weekday in November, but life threw some wrenches and that has definitely not happened yet.
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Healing lights to your daughter. This week did fly! Today starts our wedding celebration of my son, Stephen. Rehearsal dinner tonight and wedding tomorrow. He and Aubrey have been together for TWELVE years!
Meant to be! God and Goddess speed to both of them. My Stephanie is a bridesmaid and my Sean is the best man. Lots of dancing and love. And, our Mike Doyle is performing the wedding ceremony! Lucky us!
Lucky me!
Love, SMD’s MOMMA
Sorry about the sick kid! Hope she feels better! And you get some wine. Yay about the podcast. I’m into listening them on my commute so let me know when yours is up! I have been hearing much about Serial but have yet to listen. Let me know if it’s really worth listening to!
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I’ve finally had a chance to listen to some of it today. YES! It is totally worth listening to. It’s more engaging than some of the crime shows that are on TV and so fascinating and well done.
I love that Rage song! It always gets stuck in my head too!
That picture is hilarious!
That’s so cool about the podcast, how exciting!
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Thank you! I’m excited about it!
I have not heard of Gracepoint or Red Band Society. oops.
That is so cool about the podcast!!! Also, Lauren mentioned something about serial the other day and now I am intrigued.
I received a really good fall pink from Julep this month. I have seen some Essie colors I really liked! And also the Salon line from Sally Hansen has some super pretty ones!!
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Essie does have some good pinks. I haven’t checked out the other ones.
Definitely listen to Serial. And watch those two shows. TRUST ME.
I listened to the first two Serials last night. I hope to listen to more this weekend. I have a hard time focusing on listening when I’m looking at other shit. I liked it.
HOLY CRAP on your podcast! Awesome. I don’t think your voice is bad for one at all. I would be a hot mess on a podcast, dropping curses all over as I am wont to do.
I got two of my major organizing goals done last weekend, so that puts me in a good spot to finish well.
Look at my mother’s family tree of wedding weekend up there.
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I have a hard time paying attention but I’ve been listening today while in the car and doing an organizing project so not too hard to pay attention I might have to go back and relisten to one episode because I got distracted. I am loving it!
It is HARD not to curse while we’re recording. I have to be so conscious of everything I say because “fuck” falls out of my mouth with regularity.
Your mother is very detailed. I feel like I’ll be there now.
I have not started on my organizing goals either. Procrastinate miuch! Why yes, I do. I love that last picture!! People always come in to work sick spreading their germs. Eww. I LOVE SERIAL!!! I am so sad to have to wait to find out what happens! Addicted!
Yes, Gracepoint rocks! I’m actually reading the book Broadchurch, based on the UK version of the show. I’m also enjoying that.
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Failure months only count if you don’t do any of your goals the whole month and you still have a little more than 2wks left.
I am with you when someone young hits 27 or 30. I am really starting to notice the stupid fine lines in my forehead – not happy about it.
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Gracepoint – yes! I guess I need to check out Red Band Society. I’ve also really been enjoying How to Get Away With Murder. (Yay law school geekery + Shonda Rimes)
Let us know more about your podcast!!!
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Ugh. Per Kristin’s insistance I downloaded the Serial podcast today and have already listened to two episodes. I’m already looking forward to the hour drive tomorrow to Raleigh so I can listen more!!! And congrats on the podcast, lady!! How exciting! Keep us posted!
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Serial is definitely fantastic and, I agree, there’s something nostalgic about listening to a serial in general.
Scott left the Scentsy on all day today. Sigh.
What’s your podcast about?
Also, I started DVRing Gracepoint because it has Anna Gunn in it, but haven’t watched yet.
GAHHHH! I can’t wait for you to start your podcast!!!!!!!! I’ll be tuning in every damn time!
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with everyone sick and coughing here (WHYYYYYY ARE YOU EVEN HERE AT WORK?!) that full body plastic bag doesn’t seem like a bad idea.
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