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“Why I am so awesome. I know. That’s a long one and you don’t want to be typing all night.”
I laugh into the phone.
Ari is on the other end of the line, offering semi-helpful advice in an attempt to breathe some life into this week’s ailing blog. So far, none of her topics is striking a chord. But then, I did call her for advice, so who am I to scoff at her ideas? She suggests lists I can make. Contents of my handbag. Celebrities I’ve met. I give them some thought. The serious ones, anyway.
The one about someone’s naked body parts? I am ignoring entirely. Entirely.
It’s not as though nothing is going on. Things go on! Oh, yes. Like, my brother getting engaged. That’s something. And me, seeing a new boy. That is also something! There’s been a night on the town in Hoboken with Tanya – which probably could produce a story for every drink. And I had quite a few. There was a night in with Sarah during which she declared, “I would totally have sex with you. Your bed looks so comfortable!” Of course, no sex was had; we watched Parent Trap.
So, things are going on. But for some reason, I can’t seem to get a single one of them out there in story form. Why? I think, for no other reason that sometimes…. hormones make me stupid. I’m already blaming them for this thing on my forehead and the migraine I had early this morning. Why not blame them for my writer’s block?
“Alright,” she says finally, giving up. “I’m around. So if you need any more useless ideas, give me a call. I’ll make a list.”
I thanked her, hung up the phone and wondered how soon was too soon to call her back. I mean, maybe the naked body parts thing wasn’t such a bad idea.
Threesome!! I too think your bed looks simply divine. Why just today I requested your blanket in the event of your untimely demise. And (the royal) we should totally look into naked body parts. See you in 12 minutes.
I'd be careful-- a new list she has time to THINK about could be dangerous. ;-)
*offers up naked body parts* Any sacrifice for the blog.
Can't wait to hear more about the new boy. Yummy!
You know, eventually, we're hoping you want to write about several of those things.
Do you think maybe it's just you censoring your life? I think it's really hard to put the truth out there. Those are the most moving stories, I think. You've had some great ones.
If you are dating someone, I would think that's hard because you wouldn't want him to know exactly how you felt- or maybe you aren't even sure how you feel? Both situations make blogging hard, I am sure.
The show about nothing was quite a success. You have the talent to make entries about nothing be charming and wonderfully entertaining so I say don't fight it!
Why not get Ari to write a list of how awesome you are and do a guest post?
now, exactly how many times have you watched Parent Trap? THAT could be the problem.
Oh wait, I just thought about how many times I've watched Harold and Maude...
You should look into trying a progesterone cream to help with your hormonal issues. Talk to your GYN about it first, but I started using one over a year ago, after I stopped nursing Will, and it has made a world of difference. Migraines--gone. PMS--gone. I sleep better, feel better, act nicer...It's worth a shot. Email me at jenistarATgmail.com if you're interested in more info. (And no, I don't sell it--just preach the virtues of it.)
sometimes i have the hardest time getting stories out through my fingertips. best of luck. hope to hear more about the guy you're dating soon. :)
I think you should post about decorating - everyone who's seen it apparently loves your boudoir, and there are no pictures!!
Actually, it's probably best to wait until school is out - hard to come up with new ideas when you have spring fever.... Have a great day!
Whew! I just got finished reading all your archives. You are too funny.
You cannot have blog block now or I will be having H withdrawls!
we said her bed was awesome... not her closet sprawl.
(*I am getting my butt kicked for that one later, I realize.*)
That's a hefty statement coming from a girl whose closet is as big as my entire bedroom. Elitist.
Looks like you got a blog entry out of that conversation after all.
Tell us about the new boy! You know you can't just drop hints like that and then hold out on us :D
Whenever I wish for something blog worthy to happen, it ends up being something I want to not let out there.
Ah well!
I put some of our night on my blog. The tiny bit I could pull out of my booze fog. I still blame the donuts.
Is the Naked Body parts thing a reference to JenniCam interview on NPR? (This American Life)
Ha! No. But suddenly I'm very Puritan about naked body parts in general, it seems.
Ugh...I hate that feeling.
Always up for boy talk, btw ; )