Hi there, Bloggy. My, you look so handsome. I forgot how handsome you were. I think you've grown a bit, too.
I know momma's been gone for two months, but I'm back.
Do you still love me, Bloggy? Can I have a hug?
I know I messed up, Bloggy. I didn't give you the content you needed, but I'm going to try better this time. I'm going to try to be the momma you deserve.
I wrote to you nearly every day. Did you get my Tweets?
Momma never stopped loving you, Bloggy.
We're gonna to be a real family now. I ain't never leaving you again. I know I said that before, but I mean it this time, Bloggy. I really mean it.
Like most people, I covet things. I wouldn't consider myself to be super materialistic, but I do certainly have a few special items that I'd like to buy and I probably spend a little too much time thinking about those things rather than just being happy with what I have and more importantly, enjoying and fostering relationships.
Some stuff that I'm currently daydreaming about include:
A better juicer (a Hurom Slow Juicer to be exact)
A better camera (not sure which one .... still stalking)
Some better paint & canvases (a hobby)
A better shade of interior paint for our living room (I'm thinking of going grey with it)
A Whiffer (an aromatherapy necklace. Heh)
See how many things on that list include the word "better"? In other words, I already have versions of these things, I'm just intent on upgrading. Perhaps you can relate (maybe you want a better cell phone? A better iPod? A better computer? A better pair of boots? A better stove?)?
Anyway, I was online doing some research for an article I'm writing when I happened upon The Story of Stuff. I love the rapid-fire but simple style of this presentation and it really hit home. See for yourself:
Ah, how timely that this comes after a post about buying a Playstation 3 on a whim (but let it be known we didn't trash our DVD player - it's just now with the TV in the bedroom) ... le sigh.
I think that with the exception of food, standard bills and a few necessary household products (musn't skimp on the toilet paper), I'm going to try to not buy anything for the rest of the month and see how that goes. Eeee?
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It's New Year's Eve ... we're about to meet up with friends and thought a very quick post was in order.
It's the end of the year and an end of a decade. This time, ten years ago, I was in Calgary and the world was all Y2K crazy. Then, we worried that airplanes would fall out of the sky because of effed up computers. Now, we worry airplanes will fall out of the sky because of effed up Muslims. Oh, world. While many things change, you still remain crazy after all these years.
2009 was an overall good year, one that ended on the high note of visiting my parents in Mexico. Patrick liked it so much that he announced a few times since we've been back that he'd like to save more for retirement. Seems spending one's golden years soaking up the sun, doing whatever suits your mood and buying Pacifico beer for less than $1 suited Mr. Byck very well. Fine by me! Anyone who knows me knows that I loves to saves me some money.
What the next year has in store for us, we'll surely discover shortly. Whatever it is, we're hoping 2010 brings even more happiness and health to those we love. That means you!
My name is Jen Byck and I look like that picture at all times. I am a freelance writer, communications consultant and owner of Alphabetty. I enjoy appetizers as entrees, fountains choreographed to music and television shows intended for teenage girls. Oh - and I really dislike it when people spell it "Jenn." It's practically a phobia.
A clever mind, a way with words and a dash of insomnia – it’s Alphabetty! Alphabetty offers freelance writing and marketing services to companies and agencies that want to thrill the clients they have and charm the ones they want.
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