Hey ya'll. Anyone still out there? Any faithful few that still wonder how things are going at Casa Stress Reaction? Yeah? Well I'm so glad you decided to drop by. This is day two of the Oklahoma Artic Lockdown 2006. No school means no clinic with my wonderful new practice who's partners actually do care that their employees might slide right off the icy road and freeze to death in a ditch while trying to get to work. (Just for kicks and giggles I called my old clinic yesterday and sure enough, they were open. The employees were forced by management to go to work, but the irony is that most of the doc's didn't go in. Go figure).
More artic lockdown pictures here.
Stress Reaction turns two this month. This is noteworthy for a couple of reasons. One, it's probably the longest I have worked on something without clearly understanding the parameters of the project. Realizing that these parameters are for me to determine, I still find myself struggling with what to blog about and when. The blogs I admire most are those where the writer puts it all out there. The good, the bad, and the ugly (to quote Carole). But, in my mind at least, there is a fine line between all out there and interesting. There are a lot of days when I just don't have anything all that uplifting to say. In fact, I often feel down right snarky. But if I am going to be out there with that kind of content, I don't want to cross the line into appearing emo, just plain crazy, or, God forbid, boring (notice the emphasis there: what does it say about a person that appearing boring is the worst thing on their list)?
The point is, I am going to be playing around a bit with this here blog, straying a bit more from the knitting and spinning content, and maybe, on those days when I feel like writing (which was, after all, the original purpose of this blog in the first place) but may lack the maniacal good humor at which some bloggers excel (could link here, but I won't, cause that would go beyond snarky to down right mean), you may just be hearing from me. I'll know how it goes, I guess, by who keeps coming back and commenting, and who doesn't.
Two (you're thinking: finally!) I want to have a celebration. A blog anniversary party. A blogiversary party. And you know what that means! The guests get presents!! Woo-Hoo!! I'm planning on a month long party of contests and random gift giving. And just in case you are one of those who thinks the smaller the crowd, the better your chances (and I'll admit that I think that way too!) know that some of the presents will be randomly awarded based on comment numbers and new readers. So check back often, gentle readers, and invite your friends and neighbors. We are going to PAR-TAY!!
Comments (19)
I love me a good Par-Tay!
Congrats on your second blogiversary.
Posted by moirae/Steph | December 1, 2006 12:56 PM
Posted on December 1, 2006 12:56
OMG --It sure looks cold over there! I'm freezing over here just looking at the pictures. Nice to be able t stay home though:)
I'm ready to Par-Tay too!
Stay warm:)
Posted by Marisol | December 1, 2006 5:32 PM
Posted on December 1, 2006 17:32
Happy blogiversary!! Mine will be the same age in just about exactly one month . . . January 2nd, I think, though I'd have to check.
Posted by --Deb | December 1, 2006 5:41 PM
Posted on December 1, 2006 17:41
Happy Blogiversary! And you have snow and we have unseasonably warm weather. Go figure!
Posted by Carole | December 1, 2006 6:33 PM
Posted on December 1, 2006 18:33
Congratulations on 2 years! I can't believe how much snow y'all are getting. Crazy weather. I'm glad to hear you don't have to drive to work in that mess - from what I hear (and see), it doesn't look like a good time. So, does this mean we'll see a pair of finished socks pretty soon? :)
Posted by terby | December 1, 2006 7:12 PM
Posted on December 1, 2006 19:12
Yea, congratulations and happy blogiversary. I like those blogs who can "keep it real" and who are honest...good luck!
Posted by keri | December 1, 2006 8:33 PM
Posted on December 1, 2006 20:33
I'm still here waiting for your every post! Just lurking more, since it's so doggone busy all of a sudden. Happy almost-blogiversary!
Posted by katie | December 1, 2006 10:02 PM
Posted on December 1, 2006 22:02
Looks like our nasty weather from last weekend-Wed is now at YOUR house... have fun, and keep those snow angels coming!
How lovely that your new boss' are humane - (as all medical professionals should be, afterall) affirms once more your fabulous choice to leave that old job.
Please - stray- into the writing part - your writing is entertaining, and clear. Do it more. I often feel as though I am sitting there with you, and drinking my coffee; and this is lovely.
Happy 2nd blogiversary !
Posted by Teyani | December 2, 2006 9:39 AM
Posted on December 2, 2006 09:39
Great job on the anniversary of your blog!!! Mine is up but rarely am I consistent!
BTW you can keep the cold...I have lots thanks! lol
Blessings,
Doll
Posted by Doll | December 2, 2006 2:02 PM
Posted on December 2, 2006 14:02
Oh man, I'm constantly stressing about what to blog and when. I tend to err on the side of not posting when I think I might be boring (and yes, this is also my worst fear!), which means an awful lot of not posting.
(By the way, what would be mean about linking to someone with "maniacal good humor"? That doesn't sound so bad to me. I'd read that blog.)
Let's par-tay!
Posted by Rachel | December 2, 2006 6:32 PM
Posted on December 2, 2006 18:32
Who doesn't like a party! I'll be around to read anything you write. Blog on and don't stop!
Posted by margene | December 2, 2006 8:04 PM
Posted on December 2, 2006 20:04
Well girl it DOES look COOOOOLd at your house! But pretty. I actually had to turn on the heat here today. Weird huh? LOL.
And you should write whatever you wish in your blog girl. It's your blog afterall!
Posted by Beck in Fl | December 2, 2006 9:28 PM
Posted on December 2, 2006 21:28
Happy Bloggiversary!!
I can't believe how much snow yall have gotten! It must be nice (to a point) to be able to snuggle up inside the house. That is, until the kids get cabin fever and want to kill eachother for fun.
Posted by Gracie | December 3, 2006 4:12 AM
Posted on December 3, 2006 04:12
Happy 2nd Blogiversary Leah!!
It would be lovely to read your blog anytime whatever you write; knitting, spinning or life (good & bad) I am always interested to read about other people's lives. Its funny how the person writing might find it boring, but those reading usually find it fascinating!!
All the best for your month of celebration!
And keep yourselves warm!! (I am amazed at how mild this winter is here in the UK. Yesterday was not that different to Santa Cruz - bizarrely enough!!
Posted by Kira | December 3, 2006 12:44 PM
Posted on December 3, 2006 12:44
Happy Blogiversary! And a second one at that. Looks like you're struggling with the same blog/content thing I struggled with over the summer. I figure it is my blog I'll post what I want even if it isn't necessarily fiber related. My real blog friends are the ones that comment and come back and for me, 'tis enough! Stay warm!
Posted by amanda | December 3, 2006 1:17 PM
Posted on December 3, 2006 13:17
On blog content, I was reading, on a blog no less, that that particular person discovered that they are more likely to read a blog where the person is either unhappy or writing consistently less than cheery entries. I would have to say I somewhat agree. We always seem to find ourselves attracted to the problems people are having either with their knitting or life as opposed to those who never have anything bad to say.
So feel free to be as melodramatic as possible.
Another curiosity, I always wonder about how much I read is true or made up for entertainment. Maybe I should say exagerated for entertainment. Ever wondered that one? So why not be creative, no one will ever know the difference.
Posted by britt | December 4, 2006 12:58 PM
Posted on December 4, 2006 12:58
HEHE!! 1. Happy 2nd Blog Anniversary coming up - mine's in January! 2. I really had to giggle when I started reading about the Blogiversary contest! I was reading a little too fast and saw "contests and random gift giving" as "condom giving"! Had to do a double take on that one. hehehe
Posted by Laura | December 4, 2006 1:45 PM
Posted on December 4, 2006 13:45
Yuck. Keep that white stuff there because we don't want any of it here this year. No really. I am not kidding. :)
Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by Karen | December 4, 2006 6:04 PM
Posted on December 4, 2006 18:04
Congrats on the 'versary! Your fear of being boring reminds me of the "love me, hate me, but spare me your indifference" saying. Definitely don't get boring.
Posted by Theresa | December 4, 2006 10:56 PM
Posted on December 4, 2006 22:56