Do you ever find yourself referring to random tidbits from another blogger? Or using their words and/or phrases around the house?
Whenever our television is off, invariably, D and I will look at each other and say, “Turn on the TV. Turn on the damn TV, please.” (This coming from one of my favorite posts by Alice over at Finslippy. Please read it. Right now.) Who knows why that particular post has stayed with me for over two years, as Alice is constantly writing hilarious entries, but it was one that made me laugh until tears filled my eyes.
Neilochka once wrote (was it a post or a twitter, Neil?) about how annoying it is when bloggers apologize for their lack of posts. According to Neil, a blogger’s assumption that people actually care enough about their posting activity is pretty conceited.
Maybe he’s right. Maybe none of you have even noticed that my posts aren’t as popping up as frequently. Or that I can’t seem to write about anything other than hair.
Maybe. Yet, I still feel the need to say something because, well, this is my personal blog and I can write about whatever in the hell I want. OKAY?!
Reasons why I am incredibly egotistical and think you desire an explanation as to why I’m not posting as much:
1. I’ve been trying to stay off the computer while Wito is awake.
2. Wito is awake A LOT.
2. In the past, I wrote my Whoorl stuff while Wito napped. (Is it one nap or two, mister? ONE NAP OR TWO, I ASK OF YOU?!) Now, I write my ParentDish posts during that time.
3. When I do break my computer rule and ignore Wito (like right now), I am usually trying to find Hair Thursday photos and work on those posts.
4. Plus, reading your blogs. (Which, DAMN, you’re funny.) And of course, checking email and not responding. Because I am made of asshole.
5. Obviously, I am experiencing some time management issues right now. Working on that.
Next list-
What I REALLY want to talk to you all about, but I have no time to construct a cohesive post so I shall make another list of the highlights:
1. Due to my lack of time management skills, I haven’t been looking very good lately. Luckily, SAJ’s pool has accepted me with open arms. I am, in fact, Chief Slob Moderator.
2. One of my all-time favorite bloggers of the past is giving it another go. And yes, she’s also my boss. How cool is that? (Dear boss, if I’m late submitting a PD post, it’s because I’m reading your blog. Essentially, it’s your fault. Love, Whoorl)
3. Blog Action Day is approaching on October 15th. I will be posting about the little things we do around here to help the environment, namely our non-toxic cleaners and recycled products.
4. The Great Mofo Delurk is this Wednesday. The fabulous Schmutzie has all of the details and reasons behind the activity on her website. (For the record, I agree with her fully. Commenters Unite!) I would love to hear from some of you – I will post a question like I did during the last delurk. (Remember the crayola question? Oh, don’t bother looking, it disappeared when I switched blogging platforms. WHICH IS WHY YOU SHOULD DELURK. I HAVE NO RECOLLECTION OF YOUR DELURKING STATUS. 350 COMMENTS, POOF! GONE LIKE THE WIND.)
5. Speaking of Schmutzie, have you seen her Collection of Spectacles? If you love eyeglasses like I do, you must check it out.
6. Some ding dong stole one of SAJ’s illustrations. Ooooh, trouble. (mmm, ding dongs)
7. Wito is walking. Walking and falling. Falling and bruising. Making me crazed.
I must run, Wito is attempting a headstand. See you (yes, ALL of you) on Wednesday!
Missy
October 2, 2007 at 4:06 amDelurking to ditto Sizzle. I am definitely going to be adopting that into my regular vocabulary.
And I’ll be back on Wednesday … missed out on the Crayola question so can’t wait to see what happens this time!
B@B@
October 2, 2007 at 4:33 amI want to see pictures of Wito trying to headstand…hahaha that’s got it be funny….hahaha…
leepy
October 2, 2007 at 5:06 amI never comment. But I never thought about the blogger being upset about it. So… sorry. I love your site and check it often! I will be better, I promise!
schmutzie
October 2, 2007 at 8:32 amThanks for pimping me and my Collection of Spectacles blogroll out! I feel all special inside.
Kristin
October 2, 2007 at 8:33 amOh god, I’m not really your boss. No one’s called me boss before, even Jordi. I prefer Pending to Live Lady.
Thanks for the linkage, your brought waves of people with good hair over to the new digs. :-)
rebecca
October 2, 2007 at 9:54 amUm… like I could ever be critical of anyone for not posting! “Hello, pot, it’s Rebecca. You’re black,” to steal a line from Phoebe Buffay.
Hi, did I just quote Friends on your blog? Hmmm.
Anyway Whoorl, you know I love ya, even though we are like two ships passing in the OC night. :)
Leah
October 2, 2007 at 11:08 amIn the morning, we say to each other “wakey wakey, eggs and bakey,” which Sundry posted about, god, it must have been two years ago.
Emily
October 2, 2007 at 11:52 amHi Sarah!! I read whoorl every day and LOVE it! Your sister beigns to tell me some story about Wito and most times I can already finish it becuase i have read all about it online. He is adorable and I love your blog. I never have commented either just because I am new to the whole “blog thing”. I will send you a picture when i take one, but you inspired me to get bangs! My ponytail bangs are pretty darn cute as well.
Meg
October 2, 2007 at 12:10 pmI think I commented before, but really, I just come for the hair. Yours, not mine. Mine is hopeless. Yours is inspiring.
Shareen
October 2, 2007 at 12:14 pmI am officially de-lurking prior to the anxiously awaited question. But, I will still answer (I know, you will wait with bated breath). You make me smile on crappy days and say things the way I wish I could. If we’re ever in the same vicinity I’ll keep you caffeinated while you keep me entertained.
Gina in SC
October 2, 2007 at 4:02 pmI am newly addicted to your blog. I want to put my hair up for review!!
anyways, imagine my surprise when i read that one of your favorite bloggers is starting again… and i said to myself…”sigh… i miss Kristin ( left her on my blogroll even tho it goes to an invalid url in hopes that she would start again…) and lo and behold, weird as hell, there is her blog!! so thank you Holly for leading me to wonderful whoorl and then for whoorl to amazing kristin .
gah. i just rambled. love from sc.
Kristin
October 3, 2007 at 1:30 pmIf that is you looking like a slob, I am in trouble. That is how I dress everyday and until now, I wasn’t thinkin I looked like a slob.
And your hair, ah, gorgeous even when you say slob. Not. fair.
Daisy
October 7, 2007 at 12:58 pmBlog ACtion Day sounds awesome. It’s one day before my parent-teacher conferences start, though, so I will be short on time. Ha! There’s another excuse. I need to give it up, already, and just post. Or not.