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**I think this was the last time he actually slept. It was 2 years ago

So I’ve been feeling surly. And foggy. And there’s a reason. Come read and commiserate.

March 20, 2008 | Filed Under Autism, NWI Parent | Leave a Comment

Friends Forever

Today I’m thinking about friends. Past, present, what makes up a friend? Obviously the people that you see face to face on a regular basis and share your heart and soul with would be considered a friend, or even those close to your heart but far away from your home can be called “friend”. What about online? Who do you consider an actual “friend” as opposed to someone you just talked with passing by? Does it involve regularly commenting on each others’ blog, Twittering back and forth, or something more? Maybe emailing “off blog” creates a bond of some kind, but would you call those people your friends?

Sometimes I feel like I’m friends with someone whom I’ve chatted with a bit online, but then I think about random strangers I chat with when I’m out and about at the store or at the school–I don’t consider them a friend. Just a friendly stranger. How is it that essentially anonymous online chatter can seem more intimate than a chat face to face about the weather?

A concept I recently discovered, but which may actually be common knowledge to the rest of the world (this wouldn’t be the first thing in that category, if that is the case!) is Dunbar’s Number. It’s the idea that we can only sustain 150 stable, inter-personal relationships (including past relationships that we’d like to rekindle, i.e. high school friends). The research is based on apes and the physical make-up of our brains. What do you think? I’m fascinated by it, and can’t say I disagree.

I’m fascinated by people, and constantly find myself contemplating people, their behaviors, their motives. I think that social media (myspace, facebook, twitter, etc.) are fun, but am astounded by their popularity. People crave interaction, crave acceptance. We’re all looking for our 150, our tribe. The way our culture has changed over the last few decades has made it difficult to find the 150–we’ve spread ourselves out so very much. I think the internet and blogs and social media sites are finally bringing us all back together, closer than ever.

Later this week I’m going to talk about finding your tribe. Have you found yours?

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March 18, 2008 | Filed Under Myself and I | 4 Comments

Best Shot Monday: Dusting Off Our Concert Tee’s

Last week I was able to get out of the house (aw, yeah!) and head to a concert downtown with my friend Stephanie. We stood for about an hour and a half, shoulder to shoulder with 75 other people, watching a sliver of a girl’s head (it’s all I could see) perform absolutely incredible music. I am hitting the 30 year mark in a week (thanks for stealing my thunder, Easter), and am feeling the best I have…pretty much *ever* felt. Spiritually, emotionally, physically, it’s all coming together lately.

However, going to this concert definitely was not like my concert shenanigans of yesteryear. We arrived and realized A Fine Frenzy did not come out for a while, so instead of watching the opening act we decided to be wild and crazy and eat dinner. Then we walked to our spot near the stage, listened to the melodies (no drinks!) and headed out before it was over. It was a fun night, and before dashing out of the tavern I held up the camera to snap a pic of our night. It was supposed to have the singer in the background, and…ahem…both our faces in it. Instead we got this, but I love it anyway. That lady on the right has a bun in the oven and the guy behind her likes plaid. It’s great to feel old, but it’s the good kind of old. The kind where you enjoy your smile lines and wonder when your family got so incredibly large. Contentment is cool.

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March 17, 2008 | Filed Under Best Shot Monday, Bloggy Friends | Leave a Comment

Wordless Wednesday: Eyelashes

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March 12, 2008 | Filed Under Family, Wordless Wednesday | Leave a Comment

Sheepish and Random

**Jonah and I, tired and feeling sheepish…

So tired, so busy. Just enough energy to give you a list of randomness for the day…

On Monday I woke up in bed not remembering how I got there, and had on my jeans, ugg boots, glasses, everything. I wish it was something more exciting than just falling asleep on the couch and at some point stumbling upstairs into bed with my nursing bebe, but I’m old, and it’s not.
My mom’s new favorite word is “trannie”.
I’m in the process of moving my blog over to Wordpress, and will have a whole new look very soon. Woot!
My kids have started to say “oh snap!” about everything. And I have no idea where who they got it from.
My picture was in the paper (an ad for my other blog) and I didn’t even know it. Two minutes after receiving a copy of it, someone accidentally set it on fire. During the melee, I burned off the hair on my pinky finger. I didn’t need that hair anyway.
My baby only poops every 2 weeks. That’s 2, maybe 3 times per month. Seriously. Breastmilk rocks.
I’m talking about wishing I could bottle joy over at Stop Looking At Me today.

I would to like see a random comment from you…the more random the better!

March 12, 2008 | Filed Under Myself and I | Leave a Comment

Here He Comes

Lookout world…

Here He Comes from To Think Is To Create on Vimeo.

(Click to play video)

March 7, 2008 | Filed Under Family | Leave a Comment

Fly, Baby, Fly

I’m writing about my sweet little blackbird over at Stop Looking At Me today. He actually said, “Stop looking at me” a few days ago, so I’m thinking the blog is apropos something fierce, lately…

March 5, 2008 | Filed Under Autism, Family, NWI Parent | Leave a Comment

No Love

I’ve had various jobs in the past, all during my pre-child days. I’ve been a retail clothing minion, an information booth worker at my college convention center, a legal secretary then paralegal, and an EMT working in the emergency room. I’ve had plenty of interviews, and opportunities that have not worked out, so it’s not like I’m completely inexperienced in the work world. I’ve also gone through a lion’s share of failures and disappointments in my current full time job/passion of being mama, yet I find myself going through some unchartered waters lately.

Rejection. Career rejection. I’m surprised by how much it bothers me that I’ve been rejected by potential employers. Why is this affecting me? I’ve been there for my husband when he has gone through this from time to time, and it’s not like this is a first for me.

I can’t put my finger on why it’s eating at my brain. Is it that this is the first time in my life that my “career” is writing, and a writer’s talent and words are a very personal thing? My life is abundantly full and I don’t “need” their approval or validation (although the money would be helpful), so there’s got to be a deeper thing going on here.

I’d love to know how you handle rejection of any kind, but especially in your work. How do you let it go?

March 4, 2008 | Filed Under Myself and I | Leave a Comment

Best Shot Monday: Early Morning Study

I love those rare times when my kids choose to read in the morning instead of ask for tv/video games. They look so cozy in their flannel p.j.’s and with their hair askew…very cuddle worthy.

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P.S. He’s “reading” the bible…

March 3, 2008 | Filed Under Best Shot Monday | Leave a Comment

What Are You Into This Month?

I’m a few days late with a February summation, but it’s the weekend and getting caught up is one of the best things about these lazy days, right? The snow is melting, and it’s a balmy 50 degrees today, but another snow storm is on the agenda for tomorrow. Here’s what I’ve been into this month:

Thing I’m Working On The Most: Vegan living. I’ve been researching and learning and then researching some more. I feel great and have lost weight already. I’m totally shocked at how easy it is to be this healthy! Finding gluten-free alternatives for the kids has been challenging, but it is so fulfilling being committed to this for them.
TV Show I’m Loving: Saturday Night Live has been seriously funny the past few weeks. Biyatch is the new black!
Music I’m Loving: A Fine Frenzy…getting excited to see her in concert in March.
My Favorite Blog Entry This Month: When One Door Closes, Another One Has A Tantrum
Blog I Am Always Visiting: Walk Slowly, Live Wildly always inspires.
What I’m Most Looking Forward To Next Month: Turning 30! Concerts and more concerts.