Not up for posting today. It’s been a rough few days. I’ll try again later, or tomorrow.
Also? I normally don’t care for narcissists who look for validation through their blogs, but today? I could use a hug.
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I really enjoy your blog.
(I don’t think your desire for that confirms or contradicts any claims of narcissism. Also, I suspect I’m incapable of “validating” anything other than my appreciation for the site. But if you’ll credential me, I’ll validate you .)
So listen… I don’t know you, really. But I’ve been around your blog for years – i check in at least once a day – which is odd considering that I don’t really know you. You and your little blog and your giant heart and tremendous sense of humor have been a great source of amusement through many wretched jobs and boring days. All I’m saying is that you put a lot of good stuff out into the world and its all bound to come back your way. And I, for one, am hoping that it comes sooner rather than later. I’m sorry things are so tough right now. Hang in there…
Sorry to hear you’re hitting a rough patch. Just remember – this, too, shall pass. Big hugs.
Virtual fat-free 0 calorie delicious cupcakes coming your way.
Chiming in to echo Suz’s comments. She said it better than I am able to.
Hang in there.
Keep your head up. Be good to yourself. Don’t let anybody get you down.
Like Suz I am a daily visitor and don’t know you personally. Every day your blog makes me feel better…so I hope this makes you feel better.
When things are crap for me, I remember that things always get better. It may take a while but good times are a coming.
These days, my total down in the dumps cure is to re-watch Glee. Singing = good times.
I would re-watch Glee except I have recurring nightmares that Will Schuester is going to molest me while barking out “Bust a Move.”
That man makes me uncomfortable.
Then you better not watch this, mwhaha. Bust a Move was creepier than The Thong Song? Really?
WHAT THE HELL IS THAT.
I had blocked the Thong Song thing. :: cries ::
Hugs from a daily reader who doesn’t know you…I really like what Suz wrote and don’t think I can say it much better. So just know that there are many of us out here who are thinking of you and sending virtual good cheer!!
And overseas hugs from a daily reader who does know you
And sending you virtual wine, guinness, cupcakes, bacon and other goodies too
Ow and hamshots of course. This calls for hamshots.
aw hugs!!!! hey i say if you’re going to have a blog may as well just be a narcissist and own it right? otherwise people wonder why you’re talking about yourself all the time! lol! get your validation where you can and screw the people that don’t give it to you. otherwise its like being a celebrity and telling people no no no don’t look at me please no don’t take any pictures! the blog has your name on it so you may as well get the french benefits right? its not like anybody ever started a blog to not get some validation but i see what you mean that its annoying when people just ask and are all tell me i’m great! still you’re having a rough time so why not if it makes you feel better? i say own it freakgirl! feel better.
I’m trying really hard not to point out the fact that you wrote “french benefits.”
Thank you for the kind words, though, sincerely.
From what I’ve heard you want the French benefits, they are good. Sucks you’re not feeling well. I say, don’t feel guilty for letting yourself wallow and feel like shit for a while. Sometimes it’s reasonable to take some time and cry it out. I’m not a hugger, but here’s an internet high five .
Terribly unoriginal, but, I third (fourth?) Suz’s comments. I’d give you all the validation I have if it helps!! If I lived in Jersey I’d totally stalk you and drop off some Crumb’s cupcakes and booze on your doorstep!
FG. I love you. I want to come visit you and wallow for a day and then go to a spa and have massages, facials and body wraps somewhere in the city. I’m
, too. Let’s hug each other.
I hug you!
Suz said it best! Are you bruised yet from all this hugging? I’m adding some high 5’s to the mix, like Shannon. High 5s make me incredibly happy and I hope they do the same for you!
Popcorn balls flying your way! Chin up just a bit, just because you’re awesome and you are loved.
I’m just going to moon you, if that’s ok. ( | )
Mmmm….french benefits. Sounds like fancy pastries!
You deserve!
Maggie, I pinch your butt.
Someone bring me some french benefits; I’m hungry.
Big, big hugs. You are awesome. And your blog is awesome.
Sending you Texas-sized hugs from Austin.!!!!!
******* HUG **********
All this love has made your blog spontaneously REDESIGN. Amazing!
I know, crazy, right?
Hang in there, we are still making adjustments. Well, Nicci is. I’m just sitting here on my fat ass.
WOAH new comment layout. And that little devious cupcake up top is to die for.
**HUGZ FOR YOU**
Big hugs, FG.
And the new site looks great
Sorry I’m late to the hug-a-thon. Let me know if you need one live and in person and I’ll be there.
I missed the hug parade since I was at my first day of work in 3 months today, but better late than never. *hug*.
Even though the closest we’ve come to meeting is when we both lived in the tri-state region, I have been reading for years and am really invested in reading your witty takes on life, cupcakes, tv shows, and pretty much everything else. And I look forward to reading all the comments that come in from the community you’ve created too. My surfing life would definitely seem empty without your blog.
More hugs from someone who doesn’t know you but who has been reading your blog for years. I really like a lot of your music posts.. that’s how I heard about Lady Sovereign and the Ting Tangs. Keep on keepin’ on…!
late to the hug party, but i re-iterate what Suz and others have said. hang in there! xo