Comments on: Because That’s What Nice Girls Do

By: Vera

Vera — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:22:26 +0000

I think it’s great that you did vent out – we all need it. While looking at the kids’ photo at the end though, it’s like they’re both saying – ‘we dare you to be stressed Mom!’ And I imagine the stress melting away too!

The thing with showing some negativity on my blog – i find that hard too. Even if there’s probably just one or two people in my real life who read it. So for me, it’s probably not whether my blog is anonymous or not, I’m just a nice girl like you. Wahaha

By: dee

dee — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:01:11 +0000

@The Redheaded Lefty – Thanks! My kids always bring a little sunshine into my cloudy days.

By: dee

dee — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:58:58 +0000

@cagey – Knowing my family and other people I know in real life are reading definitely helps me keep the negative things off of my blog most of the time. But sometimes, getting that negative stuff out there and off of my chest feels really good.

By: dee

dee — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:55:57 +0000

@cass – Yes, you are exactly right. Thanks for the reminder!

By: dee

dee — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:54:40 +0000

@Donna – Yes, there is a lot of this going around right now. I know I’m not alone by any means. I have considered a private blog and even started a couple. Somehow it just doesn’t have the same effect as blogging here does. I miss the support of my friends.

By: dee

dee — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:52:40 +0000

@jenny bean – Wow, I didn’t know you were doing gastric bypass! I have a friend who had it done and it totally changed her life. I hope it goes well. I’ll be praying for you!

By: The Redheaded Lefty

The Redheaded Lefty — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:52:18 +0000

The look on your daughter’s precious chubster baby face just made my heart so happy. I miss the baby days.

By: cagey

cagey — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:41:48 +0000

Yes, it would be tempting to spew venom all over my blog sometimes, but I know I would regret it. So, I try to keep it at a minimum. *sigh*

Hang in there – sorry things have been rough for you.

By: Cass

Cass — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:38:22 +0000

I’m so with you on feeling the pull to write but not wanting my Blog to turn into the Nastiness of Negative Nancy. The reality is that times are tough and this blog is an outlet for YOU – we’re all just hear to observe your ride so shutting off the bad stuff all the time isn’t serving you. And really that’s what YOUR blog should do.

By: Donna W

Donna W — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:07:51 +0000

As I read all my blogs, I notice a lot of this sort of thing going around. I’m sure it’s the economy, and probably a lot of people suffer from seasonal affective disorder, too.

This was an honest, genuine post. There’s not one of your readers who hasn’t felt the same way at some time or other.

Perhaps it would do you good to have a separate, private blog?