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June 11, 2009
Once again, lost to the world of blogging. I’m tentatively considering an indefinite hiatus, but the thought of completely giving up on the site has me a little trembly, so who knows, I’ll probably wind up keeping it around for random posts once a month or so. Then again, I may change my mind and start posting every day again. Not that I’ve done that for years.
I think I’m just feeling a little under the weather lately and that’s my whole problem. I am going back to work next month and since I hated my job before I left to go on maternity leave… I’m really dreading returning to it. I’m hating hating hating the fact that I have to go back to work at all, but our financial situation is dire and makes the paycheck necessary – even if half of it will be going to daycare once my free childcare (aka Grandma) ends in September. Daycare. Gah. That word makes me angry. I hate the idea of daycare. I hate the idea of dropping my kid off to be taken care of by a virtual stranger five days a week. Hate hate hate. I’m really really bitter about this, but I don’t think that I have any other options. It’s killing me, people.
I’ve also completely lost myself to the World of Warcraft. Yup, that’s right. You can officially call me a gaming nerd now. I can’t help it. I start playing and before I know it, hours have passed. It’s SO much fun, though. If you play, you should leave your realm and character name in the comments. I’ll look you up. I have four toons already – what’s a few more?
I was really really getting stoked for a trip to New Mexico in October to go visit the hot air balloon festival, but, bummer bummer bummer, with our financial situation being as it is (read: dire) that trip is going by the wayside, I think. I’m still trying to find a way to make it happen, but… I just don’t think it’s going to work. Same with a trip I was hoping to make to Mexico (you know, to do vacation right sans child), but again… I think making the bills is a bit more important than a few piddly vacations. As much as it pains me.
So that’s my life in a nutshell these days. Baby, Warcraft, financial ruin and cancelled vacation plans. What’s up with all of y’all?
Please keep blogging. And visit me. I like whenever you post.
That sucks about the daycare. I blame capitalism, but that’s just me
Oh and we totally both hate our jobs. That’s cool. I’m looking for a new one. I want to be Bernard Black.
And I wrote some words too, it might be a novella.
June 11th, 2009 at 4:45 amI agree, please keep blogging.
World of Warcraft? Oh my goodness.
I’m sorry that you’re having such a poo poo time. I can relate in some ways to some things.
June 11th, 2009 at 7:19 amHey, I know someone else who lost themselves in WoW. Weird. And she’s blaming YOU…. also weird.
You know I’m here for ya if you need anything. You know that. And if it were feasible to have you bring the Lil’ Miss here everyday, you could totally do that. Just throwing that out there.
Now… LET’S GO KICK SOME MURLOC BUTT!
June 11th, 2009 at 8:57 amSavandra, Faene, and Alexancia, Horde on Sisters of Elune lol
PS ILY!
June 11th, 2009 at 2:17 pmOh yay for financial ruin and possible vacation plans going by the wayside! Me too! Le sigh. And now I’m at three months. =)
WOW is one of those games that I plan on never starting to play because I know I’ll get addicted to it. Oh man. But if and when I do, I’ll hit you up.
June 12th, 2009 at 9:14 amOh WoW I have lost many a friend to that evil game!
What is that you do for work? Let me know what kind of training / skills you have and I’ll see if I know anyone who needs people.
June 12th, 2009 at 3:44 pmSorry about the job suck. May you find something better soon.
For selfish reasons- I hope you keep blogging!
June 14th, 2009 at 6:05 pmBooooo on having to go back to the job
I’m sorry.
And yes, blogging can be a very good outlet … don’t stop!
June 14th, 2009 at 8:08 pmWow! You are an incredible survivor! I just read your last blog about lemons and papercuts, and now having to face daycare. Life is tough right now. I hope it gets better for you. I know it sucks, but daycare can have advantages – your baby will be social, and build up a great immune system, and do fun projects you can put in a scrapbook. I hope you will keep blogging. (I quit for a few months, and I missed it and now I am back.)Hang in there, it will get better!!!
June 15th, 2009 at 11:57 amPlease don’t quit your blog. I would miss you! Even if you only post every once in awhile that would be fine. Just don’t leave!
Maybe steal one hour from WoW to blog? Just a suggestion. HA!
I understand the financial situation. I wish I did not have to work but things are tight. And the no vacation things sucks. But I don’t think we are the only ones. Living in a city based on toursim I see the decline of vacation-goers all the time.
June 15th, 2009 at 6:14 pmNOOOoOOOOO!! I already lost a husband to that game. I can’t lose you, too. Sporadic posts are better than none. Slow and steady wins the race and all that. Also, don’t go away.
June 17th, 2009 at 7:25 pmNoooooo, do not go away. I am also sporadically posting – I just posted at 1:30 am last night about chocolate. I was waiting for something to write about, and realised it was better to just write *something* even if it wasn’t astounding.
June 18th, 2009 at 6:05 pmI’m sorry you are having such a hard time lately. It will pass, I promise. In the meantime, write when you can, and I will too.
That really stinks – having to go back to work, all the financial worries, the child care. Here’s hoping that work has gotten better in your absence.
June 19th, 2009 at 1:50 pmI appreciate your pain about daycare. We’re paying pretty much all of my salary this summer to have a nanny watch the two kids together. I’m so glad they’re in good hands, but wow, the money just kills me.
As for a “stranger” watching your child, my experience with our oldest was that daycare workers are pretty good at getting to know parents fast, and they don’t feel like strangers for long.
Hang in there, and please keep blogging!!
June 23rd, 2009 at 8:53 amI am sitting here, wondering why I never commented on this blog post, and can’t come up with a good goddamned reason, so here I go, with my apologies:
Totally understand the dearth of blogging activity. Been a victim of it myself, and I’m trying to dig out of it. Think I’ll run a blog-off and see if that doesn’t motivate me. Hey, you gave me the idea, eh?
Daycare — infinitely glad we have not had to cross that path — yet. Wish there were better options. Can’t say I’d do much better in your position, but since you’re destined for it, I wish you tons of luck and good circumstances.
WoW…never played, but observed a few times. I have a feeling I’d sink myself a BIT too deep in it at times. Plus, Keston wants to do whatever I am on the computer, so you know how much of THAT I’d get done.
June 24th, 2009 at 1:14 pmWow courtney, I’m sorry you’re having such a rough go of things right now! It sure puts my issues into perspective.
Hang in there though! Things will get easier. As much as you hate the thought of a total stranger taking care of your little girl, once you get settled into a routine, it won’t seem so bad.
Try taking some time out a couple of evenings a week, even if it’s just a long soak in the tub with a glass of wine and some yummy smelling bubbles. You still deserve and need to look after yourself too.
June 24th, 2009 at 3:20 pmYay blogoff! Happy to see you’re in it.
June 30th, 2009 at 1:01 amDid you ever name your car?
I too am a gamer chick. I have two level 80 toons on the Alli side of Anvilmar…Helledar (arcane mage) and Vivvi (ele shaman). I also have a 38 SP on the Horde side, same server. My other alts are all currently level 25. I raid endgame content 2-3 nights a week after my son is in bed…my guild is currently rockin’ 25 man Ulduar and having a good time doing it. Look my girls up in the armory if you like. Very nice to meet you, and don’t get completely sucked into WoW, RL comes first always.
July 6th, 2009 at 4:13 pmObviously, I totally understand not blogging!! I will not be the pot calling the kettle black, but please keep at it! I love reading your blog
In light of the dire financial situation, maybe you can have a couple of days of “staycation” (Yes, I hate that word too). Explore where you live or pack up the kid and hubby and spend a day in a park. Not as fun as New Mexico or Mexico, maybe, but at least can be relaxing and something new to do!
July 20th, 2009 at 11:24 am