July 16, 2007
Too Much Under My Sk*rt Today
First, I want to thank everyone who offered advice, kind words, thoughts and prayers during my moments of insanity regarding my friend’s death and my worries about funerals and wills and life insurance. Your kindness means so much to me and I’m still going to reply to each of you individually when I have a few moments to breathe.
I know I haven’t written a post in several days and I’m sorry for that. Life has been crazy and busy and chaotic and wonderful and sad and happy and exciting and dull, all at the same effing time. How is that even possible?
I’m following in the blogsteps of dear Mocha and giving you a bullet post. It seems like so much has happened and I have to cram it all in before I forget what I wanted to post.
- After writing this post, I had a long talk with Doug and my parents and sister and brother about wills. I’ve assigned my brother Nathan as guardian and my sister Rachel as secondary guardian of Dawson. We will be making a first draft of a will in the next few months, too. As for cemetary plots, my father told me not to worry about those yet, but we will include these wishes in the legal documents.
- I’m freaking out about BlogHer. I’m no longer nervous about going to this fabulous conference. Now I’m worried about losing my luggage or laptop on the darn Greyhound. I’m freaking out about cab fare (it’s 3 miles from the station in Chicago to the Navy Pier — can’t be that expensive right?) and other insane travel things.
- I am panicking about not being home the next two weekends in a row. This coming weekend Dawson and I are headed to Pulaski Polka Days with my parents and siblings. Doug is stuck working all weekend. I fear he might not miss me. He’ll probably bask in the glory of having the bed all to himself and no toddler temper tantrums to deal with. I’m afraid I won’t pack all the things I need to pack. Ugh! Same thing for the following weekend when I head to BlogHer. Will I miss my baby? Can Doug handle four days along with Dawson? What if I forget to pack something?
- I have no time for a manicure or pedicure in a salon (actually, I can’t afford one). Will it be a terrible thing to do one myself for these trips I’m taking?
- I won the contest at Sk*rt!! I can’t even believe it myself! I was stunned! And then they announced me as the winner and it’s all real! Wow. Fantastic!
Okay. I know I’m forgetting to write stuff, but my brain is going millions of miles a millisecond. It’s advisable that I just stop writing and breathe.
**Updated — See! I knew I forgot to mention that I have new photos up at Flickr! Photos from the beautiful Grotto Shrine are here. Boating and Fishing photos are here. You can find new Hwy 10 construction photos here (for all you locals).
This photo of the buzzing, bumbling bee is my favorite.
Posted by Dana @ 10:37 am • BlogHer, Contests, Giveaways & Sweepstakes, Relative Chaos, Sk*rt, Travel Mama, Uncategorized
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July 16th, 2007 at 1:28 pm, yoshi Says:
You know, my wife has been gone out for work for a couple days now, and I still miss her. she might be gone for as much as 2 weeks.
but then again, we’ve only been together for about 5 years, we’re still in the honeymoon years I think.
July 16th, 2007 at 1:35 pm, Christina Says:
Wow, congrats! And going to Blogher will be fine - try not to stress! (said by someone who is also stressing)
July 16th, 2007 at 2:00 pm, dana Says:
Awww…Yoshi! That’s so sweet! Doug and I have been married nearly six years, but together for almost ten. I suppose we’re not honeymooners anymore!
Christina, I’m trying not to worry but then tiny thoughts creep into my brain and I freak just a little!
July 17th, 2007 at 1:13 am, Leslie Says:
Congratulations on winning the contest! And don’t worry - everything will be fine. Just breathe!