In a blink
Generally, I use my iPod while driving but for some reason this morning, I decided to scan radio stations for something festive to listen to. In between stations with bad Christmas carols (though I have to admit, whatever punk rock Christmas carol I came across was pretty darned cool), this song came on.
This was just what I needed to hear. I really needed to be reminded to slow down, relax, enjoy and be thankful for what I have rather than rush, rush, rush into whatever comes next.
I’ve noticed that Things Happen ™ when I let go of my normal routine and just let things flow… just a little bit. I think God meant for me to hear this song today; I’m thankful that I stopped to listen.
Read MoreStudy: More U.S. girls starting puberty early – CNN.com
Study: More U.S. girls starting puberty early – CNN.com.
The study just confirms what anyone with eyes can see: kids are growing up too fast. Literally. This has always worried me, especially in regards to when The Little Empress will start puberty. I hit puberty around 11 years old and got my period at 12. The idea of a child hitting puberty at 7… I can’t even fathom how a child of that age can even begin to process the changes.
Even though her pre-teen years are still far, far away, they’ll be here before we know it. I just hope that she’ll be able to enjoy being a little girl for as long as possible.
Read MoreThe Ultimate in Geek Love
With this ring, I thee weird: 11 wacky weddings.
I especially love the comic themed wedding, with the bride dressed as Wonder Woman and the groom dressed as Batman. (For the record, I’m a HUGE Bats/WW shipper which makes this even more awesome!!)
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First Superman Comic Saves Family’s Home – ABC News.
Stories like this warm my heart but it saddens me how many families are facing foreclosure everyday. If only everyone had a happy ending like this family…
Read MoreFreecycle Fail
I’d like to preface this entry by reminding the world at large how much I love Freecycle. I mean, I totally less than 3 (<3) it, j0. I’ve gotten many a wonderful thing from Freecycle including books, clothes and darn near all of The Little Empress’ big a$$ plastic toys that I couldn’t have otherwise afforded in this lifetime. (Did I mention I got a fantastic Step 2 climber for free a few weeks ago? No? How about the sizable addition to my graphic novel library just about a week ago? Didn’t mention that either? Well, let me brag now, then. Okay, I’m done.)
But my love of Freecycle is sometimes trumped by my *headdesking* of Freecycle. I love the concept of Freecycle, keeping things out of landfills and what not, but I think too many people use it as a place to shamelessly beg for stuff. It is one thing to score something because someone is throwing it out; it is another to straight out BEG for something. And I know times are tough but somehow, begging for an iPod because “I really need an iPod with my lifestyle” doesn’t count. (I love my iPod too but no one needs one. Sheesh.)
But whatever, if the mods let it through, eh, at least I got something to snark at. (My life is filled with simple pleasures these days. When you’re broke, you entertain yourself with what you can, right? Right.)
What I don’t appreciate are emails in my inbox like this one I got recently after posting some stuff up for offer. (I always try to offer something in return for either asking or receiving something else. Remember folks, give a little, get a little.)
im due august 18th with a baby girl i have barely any clothes for her because my first doctor said i was having a boy so i spent all my money on boy things do u have any newborn to 3 months clothes socks bibs hats mittens anything that u dont need?
I sat there with my mouth gaping open for a few minutes. My mind was filled with things to retort with.
From the nice…
Babies just warm clothes, a place to sleep and a safe car seat. Your baby girl won’t care that her onesie is blue so long as Mommy loves her.
To the not so nice…
Baby girls can wear boy clothes, too. Or are you afraid it’ll make her a lesbian? (If so, what’s wrong with that?!)
To the flat out snarky…
I’m sorry, but can you repeat your request in English? I don’t speak Dumb*ss.
For the record, I emailed her back asking her to send requests like that to the Freecycle list and not to individual people’s emails, warning her that I would also report her to the mods. She hasn’t posted since.
Gee. I wonder why.
Anyhow, all of this was inspired by finding this gem of a site: FailCycle. A must-read for any Freecycle fanatic who has rolled their eyes at some of the posts that come through their local Freecycle lists. It looks like they haven’t updated in awhile but it is still amusing as heck.
Read MoreI’d Rather Be At San Diego Comic-Con
San Diego Comic Con
San Diego Comic-Con is this weekend. And I’m not there.
I can’t begin to express how much this depresses me. *sigh* I am a very sad geek mom. Not only am I a huge comic fan, my favorite TV shows (namely Bones, Leverage, Big Bang Theory and Burn Notice) will all be there as well as the ever lovely Cindy Pon who will be leading the Young Adult panel (Hey — any comic companies out there want to sponsor a geeky, work at home mom blogger to comic conventions? *hopeful* I figure I’m far beyond any type of dignity at this point and all out BEGGING may just get me somewhere for next year.)
So taking a page from The Kitchn, here’s a few links in honor of my geek breatheren that I am not currently carousing with. *pout*
- 10 Nerdy Kitchen Finds (via The Kitchn)
Is it wrong of me to really, really want the Star Wars apron? - Con Anti-Harrasment Project (via Girl Wonder)
Because conventions should be about fandom and community, not harassment! - Female Friendly Comic Stores (via Girl Wonder)
Where you don’t have to explain: “No, I’m not picking up comics for my husband/fiance/brother/cousin. These are mine.”
And it is always great not to feel like you have to say: “Stop leering at me.” - @GailSimone (via Twitter)
My most favoritest (that’s a word, dammit) comic book author in the world. She’s all that, a bag of chips with cherries on top. Or something. Just trust me on this. She will be at Comic Con for three panels on Thursday and Friday. - @CindyPon (via Twitter)
An awesome author who penned Silver Phoenix: Beyond the Kingdom of Xia. She’s a lovely lady whose journal I have been following for years. She will be at Comic Con on Sunday, moderating the Young Adults fiction panel.
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Disclaimer: None of the links are sponsored. The Silver Phoenix link is through my Amazon Affiliate account. (Seriously, it is a great book! Read it if you have a chance) Considering how much I’m gushing about them, that’s almost sad. Almost. But I truly like/support all of these things so I’m more than happy to gush about them. But hey, comic companies! Sponsor a Mom blogger? C’mon! You know you want to!
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