10. My back gnome is back. Pregnancy has let the little devil into the house. He follows me around jabbing a screwdriver in my sciatica. Usually when I'm standing still longer than 30 seconds, or walking through a store. I need gnome spray.
9. This stopped me in my tracks today:

I'm frozen. I feel the compulsion to put aside everything else until I've made this. I won't. But I feel it.
I'm telling you. Bloomacious is the new...whatever you love. I mean - lemon meringue cake? Deep breaths. In. Out.
8. Feeling stressed? Crazy, whacked-out insane? Go to pandora.com and make a Vince Guaraldi playlist. It's doing for my soul what conditioner does for frazzled hair.
7. Why am I posting now, as opposed to, say, days ago? I'm posting now because I'm procrastinating, THAT's why. I've taken on a couple freelance gigs, one of which is the size of an ancient Egyptian pyramid. Good part: something to do during this...sabbatical...of unemployment. Bad part: what? unemployment office wants to know when I do this kind of thing so they can deduct my earnings from my unemployment check? What the...Anyway. What's the project? It's an enormous amount of material that has to be gone over with a fine-toothed comb for any copyright-relevant references in it. Ever read something that quotes a hymn? Okay. Well, ever read something and wonder, "I wonder if they have permission to quote that copyrighted text and composition?" Aaaaand there you have it.
6. I did nothing for Halloween this year and it was both poignant and great. I'm too bulging to dress up. Give me yoga pants and a giant sweatshirt. And a heating pad for my back. We'll have lots of fun in the future dressing up Jack as things before he can voice an opinion, then taking photos that Will, Ironically, Haunt Him.
5. There's a fort in my living room right now. Don't ask.

4. OH: documentaries. If you want to laugh out loud and see something really unique, watch "Young@Heart." FANTASTIC. Netflix has it; I'm sure Blockbuster online does, too. Ever wish you could see a bunch of senior citizens singing Coldplay? Today, that wish has come true. They have a blast. It's so bittersweet and true to life. And their "I Feel Good" rendition is just...well, the whole thing leaves me speechless.
3. For some reason, I really love the Curious George movie. I know, this is like three years after it came out. But be that as it may, I love it. Speaking of a movie, did you know babies can sense some light through your pregnant belly at a certain stage, and will sometimes move towards the light source? I knew I was aiming my belly at things for a reason. You and I both know that all babies have a periscope they sneak out of your belly button to get a peek at the world.
2. What's that? You want to know if I'm going to have an essay appearing in an upcoming book? How strange you should ask. What a coincidence. I hardly know what to say.
Okay. We all know that last part is never - ever - true.
But yes, I will have an essay in a book on Sherlock Holmes and philosophy - due out late spring, early summer 2010. My essay will be on death. I'll give you more details when I got 'em. I'm super excited about the opportunity.
And, 1. My friend Melissa and I have due dates a week apart, and recently I was blessed with the chance to see her.
Because when she's not here, I'm forced to do this:
5 comments:
Oh, sorry about the back gnome. Feed it some lemon meringue cake. Might not cure it, but sure will get your mind on something pleasant, no matter how fleeting the moment.
Wow You have certainly grown in mass since I have seen you. Looks like you might have a biggin.
Grandpa Glass
WOW..Looks like your friend is going to have a boy, too. Surely that picture is exagerating the size. Talk to Jack and tell him to slow down as he is going to be coming out of a very small hole. lol lol,, They just never think ahead,,typical male..rofl.. Take care of yourself , sweetie..love u.. grammaG.
found you via PW comment and I am soooooooo wanting the lemon cake now. I love lemons, I could eat them straight from the tree and when you add sugar, well now.....now I'm addicted..there is no turning back at this point, I just must make the cake. sighhh
BTW congrats on being Prego! How exciting!
Holy cow Sissy...If I didn't know better, I'd say you're preggars! OH, wait a minute, I DID say you were preggars, a week before you knew it! ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Love you most! daddy
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