it is what it is

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Published on March 6, 2009 By momijiki In Just Hanging Out

It's been hard to write a post or even a reply. I'll get started, even write some long paragraphs, then I just sit there a while and then decide to delete the whole thing.

I'll be amazed if I even get this post up. I just realized I was daydreaming about stuff.

I think I'm usually fairly bland and un-opinionated when I write or respond to things. Blah. Because that's not really me. Ironically, I don't really like conflict but I hate backing down. That leaves me with the option of just not stepping into things to start with. And with most of my posts, I usually think, "if I post that, am I going to want to deal with any fallout?"

And I sometimes have a hard time judging what people freak about. With my first replies at JoeUser a few years ago the resulting response was so whacked-out I thought the person responding to me had to be on drugs or experiencing a psychotic break. It only happened a couple of times with a few people so no biggie. And hey, welcome to blogging--learn that some blogs just need to be avoided.

For people whose blogs I usually respond to, all I can say is I love reading the articles and I often start a response. I just rarely feel I'm adding anything so I delete it. It's not that I think any of you are having a psychotic interlude.

Then there are the political blogs. I like to be informed about news, but I'm so losing interest in any blogs about political stuff. I'm so tired of presidential bashing of any kind. I'm a liberal about a lot of things but I think that because I might be liberal about somethings does not require me to be liberal about everything. I'm really tired of blanket statements about liberals, conservatives or either president. i do think Bush was an idiot (how complete an idiot is up for debate but I don't care enough to debate it), I don't think Obama is God.

My creative work is kind of at a standstill. It's one of those brainstorming things where I have a lot of ideas but not producing anything. It's like I see something interesting and I go, oooh! Shiney! ...Want to do that, too! I have the feeling I am growing into some project which is nice, but frustrating because in the end it's about producing something for me.

Somethings are good.

I FINALLY got my darkroom set up. I've had most of the stuff for over a year (second hand) but finally got a 75 mm lens for 6x6 negatives. I made some prints and my set-up seemed ok from enlarging through-out the drying. Yay.

I've taken a temporary job as a kindergarten teacher-assistant. I was feeling guilty about not bringing in as much income to help my husband as I thought I should and two days later I get a call offering me full-time for two months. Hey, when the universe answers, right? It's fun but I will never blog about it. I know some people blog about work and I enjoy those blogs, but I really don't think blogging about work is a good idea. Blogging about students is idiotic.

That's all I can come up with for now. It's not that interesting, but it is what it is.

Comments

KellyW0498

on Mar 06, 2009

That happens to me all the time. I get too many ideas and don't follow through sometimes. I am slowly, and I do mean slowly working on a long term project. Keep your fingers crosses.

It's good to see you. I like reading your blog.

momijiki

on Mar 06, 2009

KellyW0498

comment 1

My creative work is kind of at a standstill. It's one of those brainstorming things where I have a lot of ideas but not producing anything. It's like I see something interesting and I go, oooh! Shiney! ...Want to do that, too!
That happens to me all the time. I get too many ideas and don't follow through sometimes. I am slowly, and I do mean slowly working on a long term project. Keep your fingers crosses.
It's good to see you. I like reading your blog.

Thanks for reading my blog. Thanks even more for liking it!

It so happens that I read and enjoy your blog, too.

I'm super curious about your creative stuff. If it's kind of hush hush you could PM me if you want to share. I know you write. Do you do other stuff, too?

Tova7

on Mar 06, 2009

That leaves me with the option of just not stepping into things to start with. And with most of my posts, I usually think, "if I post that, am I going to want to deal with any fallout?"
And I sometimes have a hard time judging what people freak about. With my first replies at JoeUser a few years ago the resulting response was so whacked-out I thought the person responding to me had to be on drugs or experiencing a psychotic break.

hahaha. Hope that wasn't me.

But now I am wondering which article it was.

I like your blog, you are one of the interesting people on JU I'd really love to meet in real life.

I don't care how liberal you are, ...you're far too interesting to let politics get in the way!

momijiki

on Mar 06, 2009

Tova,

And then I go and comment about your Obama's Birth Certificate post. That whole situation irritates me and I'm not even a U.S. citizen.

By the way, that wasn't you I was referring to. This was way, way back. One was in 2004 and the other was in 2005. Not that far back I guess.

Are you in Florida? I was thinking about going to Orlando in May, but that fell through.

Tova7

on Mar 06, 2009

By the way, that wasn't you I was referring to. This was way, way back. One was in 2004 and the other was in 2005. Not that far back I guess.

Good to know. I wasn't here in 04 and didn't come till middle year of 05 (I think). So whew. I didn't think it was me, I always have liked your blog. Well, once I found it!

And then I go and comment about your Obama's Birth Certificate post. That whole situation irritates me and I'm not even a U.S. citizen.

hahahaha...well, it's just one of those things. I am usually not up on politics, but right now I don't have a choice... . And I can honestly say, ignorance is bliss.

So I will keep my eye on how the DOD responds to this...technically according to military law, he isn't supposed to say anything negative about the Pres...period. And yet, the Army let him do it (he asked first). That almost NEVER EVER happens. In fact I can't remember the last time I saw a solider on tv, in uniform, and STILL serving who said anything directly negative about the President. Can you?

Stranger and stranger.

momijiki

on Mar 06, 2009

Tova7

reply 5

The whole birth certificate thing takes a new spin for me once a military officer becomes involved, because his involvement may be the shot across the bow, the first hint of mutiny in the services if you will.

So I will keep my eye on how the DOD responds to this...technically according to military law, he isn't supposed to say anything negative about the Pres...period. And yet, the Army let him do it (he asked first). That almost NEVER EVER happens. In fact I can't remember the last time I saw a solider on tv, in uniform, and STILL serving who said anything directly negative about the President. Can you?

Stranger and stranger.

Now, I understand what you were saying on your blog about repeating.

I'll say the same thing here that I said on yours.

I can't imagine that happening. It is strange. It is very interesting.

Sorry I couldn't keep the smell metaphor going.

Tova7

on Mar 06, 2009

Sorry I couldn't keep the smell metaphor going.

hahahaha...

Also, I forgot to answer your question.

No, I am not in Florida. I am in Ohio. We have JUers in Florida though. KFC and Foreverserentity come to mind right off.

I won't always be here. At least I don't plan to be. My geographical location depends a lot on how bad the stench gets from DC.....further is better.

KellyW0498

on Mar 06, 2009

I'm super curious about your creative stuff. If it's kind of hush hush you could PM me if you want to share. I know you write. Do you do other stuff, too?

That's a good question. I am trying to get better at photography. I used to be very creative with cooking, but now I just write about it.

It's not hush, hush. I am writing a series and before I start sharing them I want to have a bunch of them. I am very bad at starting but not finishing my writing projects. Or I talk the fire out of them. So, this is coming along but really slow. I am trying to be patient with myself.

I wish I could garden, black thumb. I am going to give my front area a shot this year. Maybe I will take before, during and after pictures and get some input from the garden club at JU!

I really, love those smiley guys.

RoyLevosh

on Mar 06, 2009

I like reading your blog.

I agree. Keep writing!

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