Okay, folks my blogoversary is in 4 days! However, I'm taking a bit of an internet break to catch up on reading, life and just get away from toxic bloggers. So when I come back, I should have a brand new blog (I'm still looking at blogger templates.) If anyone knows of anyone who can create nice blog templates, please e-mail.
The holidays are coming up. I will be back to announce the the winner of
Twenty Boy Summer sometime after December 12. I will be checking e-mail only. I will be off twitter, blogger, facebook.
When I started this blog a year ago, I knew no one, and just did this for myself. I seem to have lost sight of that.
I hope everyone has a great week. I'm not sure when I'll be back, but I'll probably schedule my Picture Book Thursdays and my Waiting on Wednesdays.
But before I leave if anyone can tell me who sang the song in the title of my post will win a book.
The Hollow by Jessica Verday (It is an ARC).
For those of you who are waiting for books, I promise to get them out soon. I've been very lax getting to post office! If anyone wants to chat, e-mail me.
Remember to be yourself and not to lose sight of that. Blogging is not the be all or end all of life. There are so many good things out there, like friends, family and good wine! :)
*stole the picture from Jeannine Garsee's LJ. Don't think she'll mind.
I was at home the other day, just sitting down to have lunch, when the telephone rang.I picked it up and the male caller immediately launched into his obviously well-rehearsed spiel, informing me that he was from blah blah research company who are conducting a survey about blah blah and would I mind answering a few questions about blah blah?
Now normally I would make an excuse to get out of this chore, especially as he offered me no incentive such as a free cinema ticket or something else of interest.Perhaps I was just in a good mood, because I heard myself say: “O.K.”
He then casually asked me my age and I answered honestly that I am 52.Well my 53rd birthday isn`t till august 29th (yes I share the same birthday with the late great Michael Jackson, although he was two years younger).
That`s when the bombshell hit! There was an audible sigh on the other end of the line, a muttered reply of “never mind” and then a click as HE HUNG UP ON ME!
There I was left with the receiver to my ear and my good mood shattered!Suddenly I lost my appetite for lunch, my bones seemed to start creaking and I felt depressed.Am I that old? Does my opinion really have no value anymore?
The only other time I felt so deflated was when I once jokingly said to a teenager who was playing a game of pool: “You`re dropping dandruff on the table” as I pointed to the sprinkling of white chalk dust on the green baize.He immediately retorted:”Well at least I have enough hair to have dandruff!”
Touche! or should that be Toupee!?
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I was at home the other day, just sitting down to have lunch, when the telephone rang.I picked it up and the male caller immediately launched into his obviously well-rehearsed spiel, informing me that he was from blah blah research company who are conducting a survey about blah blah and would I mind answering a few questions about blah blah?
Now normally I would make an excuse to get out of this chore, especially as he offered me no incentive such as a free cinema ticket or something else of interest.Perhaps I was just in a good mood, because I heard myself say: “O.K.”
He then casually asked me my age and I answered honestly that I am 52.Well my 53rd birthday isn`t till august 29th (yes I share the same birthday with the late great Michael Jackson, although he was two years younger).
That`s when the bombshell hit! There was an audible sigh on the other end of the line, a muttered reply of “never mind” and then a click as HE HUNG UP ON ME!
There I was left with the receiver to my ear and my good mood shattered!Suddenly I lost my appetite for lunch, my bones seemed to start creaking and I felt depressed.Am I that old? Does my opinion really have no value anymore?
The only other time I felt so deflated was when I once jokingly said to a teenager who was playing a game of pool: “You`re dropping dandruff on the table” as I pointed to the sprinkling of white chalk dust on the green baize.He immediately retorted:”Well at least I have enough hair to have dandruff!”
Touche! or should that be Toupee!?
Image via Wikipedia
Queen! I always <3 Queen!
Anyways, I hope you have a hapy break, sometimes we all just need some time away :)
Queen.
Have a great break.
Happy Holidays!
Happy blogaversary! What a difference a year makes, huh? I've been blogging only a little bit longer and it's been quite a trip.
So sorry to hear you've been having problems. I hope no one is giving you a hard time. I haven't been visiting blogs as much lately but I do enjoy coming here. I've been slowing this down a bit myself and taking more breaks. There is so much going on this time of year already and it can become so overwhelming. I've been trying to get back to the joy of reading as well.
I hope your holidays are very happy and that you get time to relax and read, read, read!
*Queen sang the song!
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Happy blogoversary! I love your blog! Keep up the awesome work!
Keep your head up, Laura.<3
Laura we'll miss you, but I understand needing a break and getting back to blogging just for you! It is something I am trying to remember. I am just blogging about what I'm reading, not reading so that I can blog!
when you get back, I have a blog award for you cause I love your blog so much! http://mypileofbooks.blogspot.com
Ack. Well, it sounds like you do know the good stuff. ;) Sorry to hear some parts of the Blogosphere are getting you down. You're spot on though in your advice. Have a good break!