The Not So Quicker Picker Upper
Challange: Pillar
A domain. Just one minuscule place in the vast World Wide Web. Nothing fancy, mainly words and photographs, all weaving an intricate tapestry modeling my thoughts. Some sections are delicate, too fragile to fully unfold. Some bound beautifully, creating vivid, brilliant memories. Others tangled, a mess, and loyal friends often gather to offer words of support. Some days the process feels too weighty to continue. But mostly it has become a stress ball rolling out tension, an indiscriminant ear always listening, a blank canvas awaiting strokes of creativity. This blog is one vital pillar sustaining the heaviness of my sanity.
*Warning- The rest of this post has whine spilled all over it. Wiping your monitor with a sheet of Bounty is futile.
Monday’s suck.
What? Did that sound too negative to start with?
Sorry, this blog is my “pillar of sanity”, and I’m laying on my big comfy couch and getting a bit off my chest today.
I’m exhausted from the weekend. All of the online courses, errands, and squeezing family time into 48 hours has left me running on “Empty” today. As a result, I am tardy in posting my 100 Words, neglected many blogs, and it’s 4pm and I still haven’t showered. Oh, and did I mention my cell phone is dead, Dadisodes is working late, and it seems like my Aunt Flo may be visiting soon. Not cool. I thought I told her to leave me alone for 9 months. Perhaps she’ll call my cell phone first.
That is all.
Sorry about the bummer Monday. I haven’t showered yet either. Just out of laziness though…
Hope the rest of your week is better
missy wiggins’s last blog post..Beaches and my Brush with the Pentecostals.
July 28th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
You know what you need?
Chocolate. I’d go for caramel, but really, whatever is nearest. And lots of it. Things will all seem so much better after you’ve eaten it.
Solomon’s last blog post..The “Things I’m Grateful For” July contest – NOW RUNNING!!
July 28th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Missy Wiggins- Thanks. I’m right there with you on the laziness. Glad I’m not the only unshowered here
Solomon- How about chocolate and caramel? Both! Today could use the reinforcements.
July 28th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Chocolate and Peanut Butter…followed by a coffee chaser..then open a bag of Doritos..you’ll be fine.
mp’s last blog post..Where do popcorn shirmp come from?
July 28th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Well, with those fabulous choices for study, I have NOOO idea why you aren’t in a better mood. Sheesh, Sandy
On a serious note, I hope you feel better tomorrow.
July 28th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
I feel the same way lately. Just kind of blahhhh.
dysfunctional mom’s last blog post..One of the Closest Families I Know.
July 28th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
MP- You know me so well
Down to the Doritos!
Natalie- LOL, I know
Dysfunctional mom- Yup. Blahhh about sums it up.
July 28th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Wow, I’ve never seen female blogger as cute as you.
I hope it makes you smile
July 28th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
I hope you feel better tomorrow. Aren’t we glad we have our blogs? =)
Now there, you have the perfect excuse to indulge in chocolate =)
louann’s last blog post..He Is A 100x More
July 28th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Even when you are all bummed out on a Monday you express it beautifully. Relax some somehow – sounds like you deserve a breather.
Maggie’s Mind’s last blog post..Not Truly Amish, Nor Friendship, Nor Just Bread
July 28th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
blogs are the answer.
after chocolate, of course.
the planet of janet’s last blog post..I can now breathe easier for another year
July 28th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Sandy. I love you. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox (Okay, close your eyes, feel me massage your feet, and then your neck and then your shoulders.)
There. Feeling, perhaps, just teeny, tiny bit better now?
lceel’s last blog post..Old and slow vs young and quick
July 28th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
I have unanswered messages on my message manager. One is from my mother and one is from my boss at the grocery store. I do not plan to answer them until August. As far as they know I am still on holidays and I am going to stay on holidays! I mean it! I understand how you feel I just want to be left alone for a little while and have no demands made of me. This drives my better half nuts. He doesn’t know how I can do this.
Christine’s last blog post..It Is All Happy
July 28th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Take key board out side turn over and shake out the wine. that endulge in dark chocolate and a hot cup of coffee, it that does not work go for all the good stuff, Pringles.! Hugs and God’s Blessings-Mike G. said that! (its an A.A. thing)
Mike Golch’s last blog post..Mike G said that. (its an A.A. thing)
July 28th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Ugh! I totally feel you girl!
amy’s last blog post..Thank your lucky stars you are cute…
July 28th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
I hate Aunt Flo. She’s been visiting me for 20 years, every. single. month. Hate her. If she’d call my cell phone (still working), I’d never get the call. Score!
CC’s last blog post..Marvelous Monday Children’s Books: Jamberry
July 28th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Sorry it’s been a tough day (following a challenging weekend) and certainly hope things pick up for you soon. Isn’t it good that you have this blog as your ‘pillar’ ???
Nice job on your 2nd ‘100 Word Challenge’ … maybe it’s time to light a candle and soak in the tub a while … listening to beautiful music???
Hugs and blessings,
storyteller’s last blog post..OSI Week 22: Faces and UM #16
July 28th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
How strange … my Fun Monday post didn’t show up in comment luv either time today, but you’ll find it (and Heads or Tails) at Small Reflections. I’ve also got a good meditation at Sacred Ruminations … you might find helpful and I posted some ‘kewl’ face/feeling posters there on Sunday too. It’s all about options ;–)
Hugs and blessings,
storyteller’s last blog post..Fun Monday #16 – If I was in charge of the world …
July 28th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Oh. And I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your 100 Word piece.
lceel’s last blog post..Old and slow vs young and quick
July 28th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
just don’t forget to breathe!
i’m not sure if it works with mothers, but when it comes to me when i do so many things the coming days end up being free because i already did so much.
prinsesamusang’s last blog post..Is it Okay to Date a Friend’s Ex?
July 28th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Monday’s almost over…Tuesday is sure to be better.
And that darn Aunt Flo – she always manages to come when you don’t want her!
Beth (A Mom’s Life)’s last blog post..Miracle Monday
July 28th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Hey, cramps can also be a pregnancy pre-cursor, so don’t shoot it down just yet!
brittany’s last blog post..The Feminine Mystique
July 28th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
That’s funny how you mentioned neglecting many blogs. I felt neglectful, too, when I realized how many posts on my favorite blogs that I had missed over the weekend.
July 28th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Weekends that aren’t weekends totally and completely blow.
Only 4 more days until Friday!
Annie’s last blog post..Countdown Initiated
July 28th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
I feel that way this Monday too, is it a blue moon or what? (Lol!)
I hope that Flo has lost your number, at least until next summer!
July 28th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Ugh. Garbage. What a day! Can’t we just skip over Mondays all together?
Hope your week gets better!
Kathryn’s last blog post..A Wise Decision
July 28th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
awh sandy ~
you were so cute how you said aunt flo should call your cell phone first.
this too shall pass. take care, kathleen
PS. thank you for your sweet comment
so grateful to be mormon’s last blog post..what little ~A is teaching me
July 29th, 2008 at 12:18 am
Okay – gotta agree with Solomon – you need large quantities of chocolate. That cures nearly anything. And what Christine said about ignoring the messages? Great plan. Can’t help you with Auntie Flo. I took out my spare room about 13 years ago. That and old age are the only things I know that will keep her away for good.
Eve’s last blog post..More Free Stuff from Lotus
July 29th, 2008 at 12:59 am
Yeah, Mondays suck. I especially hate them after a full weekend. Personally, I’m glad Mondays are only 24 hours long. I also think Aunt Flo sucks too. But since we can’t ignore her, may I suggest doing something completely and totally fun with Babisodes. Maybe you guys could do something you don’t get to do often or something totally brand new to her. She’ll love the time with you and I bet it would make you feel better too. Of course, consuming huge quantities of chocolate, ice cream and doritos don’t hurt either.
I’m still keeping my fingers and toes crossed that Aunt Flo doesn’t visit until next summer.
July 29th, 2008 at 5:30 am
Mondays totally suck. And the only reason I showered is I had to go to work…which also sucked. I hope your week gets better and without any “visitors”
busymama karen’s last blog post..Gifts for a One-Year-Old
July 29th, 2008 at 6:07 am
Monday blues… Don`t I know those!
ElaineB’s last blog post..Life gives you a head fake
July 29th, 2008 at 6:45 am
Bleh, Mondays are sucky…
Hope the rest of the week gets better…and that AF stays away.
Karen MEG’s last blog post..Mad for Mad Men
July 29th, 2008 at 8:22 am
ugh!!
girl. I so know the feeling. although i’m over my aunt flo… but, drained ~ check … too much running and doing over the weekend ~ check …
But my other problem here is that it is Tuesday and I’m still feeling like this… yuck! Monday was rough for me, so I’m having a “rough day hang over” today!!
I hope your day is a lot better today… and as far as that aunt flo thing… now you can mark it on the calendar so you know when your last period date was when you go to the obgyn office in a month or so.
xoxoxox
best wishes
Jennifer’s last blog post..New Blogger
July 29th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Maybe AF is just messing with you and won’t really show up.. you never know.. that beotch is a crazy one sometimes..
Hope today is better for you!
Kim’s last blog post..Leo-Licious Randomness
July 29th, 2008 at 10:37 am
that chick is so messy and annoying!!!
jameil’s last blog post..WV the Whore and SC the Gay
July 29th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
I know what you mean. This past weekend was a killer. I just ran across your site. This is so terrible. I linked from somewhere to somewhere and ended up here. Anyway, just wanted to let you know I stopped by and liked your site.
July 29th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Just BREATH!!! LOL! Hope it got better after this post! I was running around town ALL DAY getting ready for William’s 9th bday party we had for him last night. I would have MUCH rather stayed on the couch!!!!
July 29th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
The best cure for a Monday? A Tuesday. And if that doesn’t work. Friday is just a few days away.
LaskiGal’s last blog post..I am . . .
July 29th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Sorry to say this, but….you’re lucky Aunt Flo is here this week…
We’re leaving in just 3 days, and I do NOT want to have her visiting while we’re out there
I’m getting all the signs—back pain, headaches, irritable, digestion problems—but where is she??? 
I’m hoping maybe she’ll arrive today. That would be nice!
Allison (aka AngelGal)’s last blog post..Sunday’s Sermon
July 30th, 2008 at 9:55 am
P.S. I forgot to mention—I like what you did with this. I like all the different plays on words like this one, how you can view it in so many different lights. I just happened to choose Pillar of Society
Allison (aka AngelGal)’s last blog post..Wednesday….uh….
July 30th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Love the 100 words. So beautiful. And succinct
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July 31st, 2008 at 12:27 am