April 30, 2008
Let’s Catch Up, Shall We?
It’s been five days since my last entry, but it feels like five years. I’ve struggled to find the appropriate words upon my return to the blogosphere after this short hiatus (I’m referring to my error in judgment at BlogHer last week).
I could write an entire post, expressing my sorrow for offending so many people, but I’ve made my sincerest apologies both publicly and privately and I feel it’s best to use all of the wonderful resources, book recommendations, blog references and advice given to me, so that I may learn from my mistake.
I’m very grateful for all of the support many of you have given me, in spite of my grave offense, and I appreciate every phone call, every blog comment, and every e-mail that has been sent my way. I have tried my best to respond to everyone. If I haven’t gotten back to you, it is because my heart is overflowing from the kindness. I’m terribly sorry if I’ve missed the opportunity to thank you personally. Please know how grateful I am.
The last few days have been insanely busy. In addition to catching up on all matters online, I’ve been trying to keep up with life in general.
So far this week, I have enrolled Dawson in preschool for this fall, scheduled doctor and dentist appointments for myself and Dawson, gone grocery shopping, weeded the flower beds, caught up on laundry, watched Juno, Atonement and 27 Dresses (I loved all three movies), and spent some much needed time with my family.
Earlier this morning I went to Best Buy and bought a brand new laptop. Doug and I received our stimulus (rebate?) check and decided to spend half the money on a new garage door (ours is as old as the house and only opens manually, which is a total pain in the ass in the winter) and then we split the remaining money in half to spend as we wished. My wish was a faster laptop as the old one still runs Windows 2000.
I bought a Gateway laptop and it’s Garnet Red in color. I love it. I’ll take a picture of it soon. The cool thing is that it has a built-in webcam. I have the urge to do a blog chat, but it’s late and my hair is a mess (excuses, I know).
This afternoon my mother-in-law and I took a trip to Sam’s Club. Dawson came along as well and he was so excited to ride in Grandma’s new mini-van because it has a DVD player. He was able to watch SpongeBob SquarePants (of course!), and my MIL and I were able to carry on a conversation without constant demands and whines of a 3-year-old.
Also, I went over to Johnson’s Baby Cause, a charitable organization (through Global Giving) which is hosting a celebrity auction on e-bay. I bid on this travel system just for the heck of it. I don’t even need a stroller/car seat combo, but I thought it would be fun to win it and tell everyone I know that my favorite co-host of The View used this item. More about this here. (And more about this fun PBN blog blast here.)
That’s about all I’ve been up to these days. Now, I just have to catch up on your blogs and the world will be right again.
Posted by Dana @ 10:56 PM • Bedlam, Blog Blasts, Blog Love, BlogHer, Celebrities, Shop Til You Drop, The Mommy Files
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May 1st, 2008 at 6:59 AM, Denise Says:
I am looking forward to hearing about the laptop’s performance after you’ve gotten used to it. Congratulations, I think the red was a good choice – bright and bold, just like you.
May 1st, 2008 at 8:35 AM, Dana Says:
Denise, this laptop is funky. Or maybe it’s the Vista that’s funky. All these things popping up all the time (very distracting).
But, before long I’ll have it down.
It’s nice to have something fast, though! Even if I do feel sort of guilty for spending the money.
May 1st, 2008 at 10:13 AM, Jess Says:
I am so happy that good laptops come in different colors these days. I only hope I can find a nice purple laptop the next time I need a new computer.
May 1st, 2008 at 11:09 AM, sassymonkey Says:
Also looking forward to your experiences with Vista. I very highly recommend upgrading the RAM.
I want to see 27 Dresses. I had intended to go see it in theatre for a Matinee & Me Day but life got in the way.
May 1st, 2008 at 11:57 AM, dana Says:
Jess, I saw that Dell has a laptop that is purple! It is really shnazzy. I think you can see it online. Here’s the >link.
Sassymonkey, my husband liked the movie, too, but only because he digs Katherine Heigl.
What man doesn’t? Thanks for the tip about RAM, I’m still not sure what I’m doing but I may ask my very smart, computer/tech savvy brother do all the work for me. (Does it sound like I’m buttering him up? Hehehe.)
May 1st, 2008 at 4:12 PM, Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah Says:
Glad you are back.
I still say you handled everything beautifully and came out smelling like roses.
I want a red laptop, but I’m part of the iCult now.
May 1st, 2008 at 8:47 PM, Elizabeth Says:
Ooh, a red laptop! I can’t wait to see it at BlogHer
I’m so sorry about the whole BlogHer post thing, I read the comments and felt you handled the situation as well as you could have. I’m glad you are back with your head held high.
May 2nd, 2008 at 5:36 PM, Suebob Says:
What Sarah said.
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:25 PM, Her Bad Mother Says:
Glad you’re back, lady. You hung in good. xoxo
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:26 PM, Dana Says:
Sarah, Elizabeth, Suebob, Catherine….thank you. -hugs-
May 3rd, 2008 at 4:59 PM, Tricia Says:
First timer here- saw the blogher post via Mocha…
I won’t repeat everything I said there- but I have to tell you.
You went out on a limb, brave and daring, Brava!!!