Comments on: Working, Feeling Disjointed

By: sue

sue — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:18:11 +0000

as for the watering – soaker hoses have saved me a LOT of time so far this summer – I used to have to get up an hour and a half early a few days a week to water, but now I just hook the hose up while I’m working or cooking, everything gets watered, and you actually SAVE water in the process. brilliant!

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Making it Lovely » Blog Archive » Wordle — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:01:23 +0000

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By: Making it Lovely

Making it Lovely — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:51:57 +0000

Wow. I’m not sure what to say… So many people can relate to feeling overwhelmed. It’s actually really encouraging to feel less alone in my stress. I appreciate the support.

I’m glad the quotes were helpful for a lot of you. And now I have some new ones to remember, so thank you.

I feel a lot better today. I still have a lot of work left, but I took the weekend off. You know… like normal people do. It was so nice to putter around the house, do a little garden work, read magazines, and just relax.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:43:10 +0000

Love the quote- and very appropriate in today’s crazy world! Take some time to enjoy life, there is always tomorrow!

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:30:06 +0000

Great quote Nichole – I think it’s going on my bulletin board today. :-)

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:34:47 +0000

I love your desktop wallpaper! Well, what I can see of it, anyway. Did you make it?

By: Jules

Jules — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:44:31 +0000

Ava–I can see where you would get that impression. I thought so, too, but I think it just came off sounding worse than intended. It’s never really helpful to tell someone they have nothing to complain about. But, having two kids, I know what they are trying to say.

Now, Sara @ 2:36pm? She’s just plain rude. If reprimanding an assistant online is harsh, is chastising the blog owner arrogant? Just curious.

By: Ava

Ava — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:03:38 +0000

“also some perspective – try all this & a two-year-old!”
“Having twins (now 15) gave me a great perspective.”

Wow, is it just me or do those comments strike anyone else as condescending?

You – internet strangers – made the choice to have children. You found out (big surprise) that they’re a lot of work. And yet, things keep ticking along. Would you like a medal? Having children is commonplace. Having children, raising them well, and still managing to excel at career and achieve other personal goals is exceptional. When you manage the latter, feel free to toot your own horn.

By: puglyfeet

puglyfeet — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:38:15 +0000

I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU FEEL. Your post really resonates with me because I’ve been having similar thoughts and emotions about my own projects. But, one step at a time, one project at a time, and we’ll get to our destination in time. I’ve resorted with To-Do lists. They’re making my life a little less insane.

For what it’s worth, I think you’re doing a fantastic job. I’m a fan of ALL your websites and you’re quite the Wonder Woman in my eyes.

By: Violet Craft

Violet Craft — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:59:25 +0000

That’s my doppelganger post! I read it to my husband just to prove that it’s a common affliction to be overbooked by twenty projects. I agree with the sprinkler timer, although watering my garden is kind of my reward. Is there a timer that will feed my kids lunch and do our laundry?