Blogging in My Head
I used to write a blog post just about every day. To the point that people started to hit the “unsubscribe” button because, frankly, my blog is about nothing. I miss annoying people that much.
Unfortunately I had to grow up and write for an actual paycheck. While it’s far more fun to write about the bizarre thoughts swirling around the grey matter in my head, that won’t feed my children. Have you seen my oldest son eat??
So, now I blog in my head. I mind-blog while I’m working as a short order cook in the kitchen, tripping over beach towels, rolling my eyes about the two Cheerios in a box and doing other things that Moms do while the kids are home on summer vacation. There are times when I think, “That’s sort of humorous…I’m going to blog about that.” or “That pissed me off….time for a blog post.”
Then I get busy. Or I fall asleep. The blog then sits in its lonely state and I’m occasionally asked, “Do you do that Daily Blonde thing anymore?”
Every day, dude.
Difference is, no one reads what I’m thinking. That might be a good thing because lately I’ve been thinking about the following useless crap:
I have allergies and I’m miserable. So miserable that it’s like having PMS 24/7. It’s ugly. My eyes are so red you’d think I’ve been crying over my recent break up with George Clooney.
I don’t really like Twitter anymore. Yep…that’s what I was thinking about this morning when I cleaned the cat pan. Note to self: Write a blog post on that. Later.
I really should date. Someone. Batteries are getting expensive. Then again, eh. I live in Rhode Island. Not exactly the place to be single. Bookshelf that stupid thought.
I almost dislocated my entire body moving a bureau this past weekend. I did learn something about myself though: I’m determined as hell and….per my daughter, Mya, we have “Girl Power.” That, in itself is awesome.
My electric bill is going to be epic this month. I hate the word “epic” as much as the word “fail” but it works in this case. It’s our first year in a home with central air in many, many years. My theory: work harder, make more money, keep the air blasting and sweat less. A hot, sweaty, left handed, bottle-dyed blond with allergies is a horror show. Central air, I thank you.
I still like Tiger Beat magazine. I snuggled up with my daughter the other night and we took the “Are you compatible with Justin Bieber” quiz. Senseless, pre-teen goofy stuff. I really miss being that age. Why did I have to grow up? I didn’t. I sit at the beach and take the quizzes in Cosmo. For the record, I answer the questions so I get the desired result. Every. Time. Yeah, I’m intimidating as hell. (Cosmo Quiz: Are You Intimidating?)
Man candy. I always use that phrase to describe delicious men like Gerard Butler. When I have spare time in the future, I really should just make man candy. Is there a Wilton candy mold for that?
….and now you see why blogging in my head is more sensible than posting my thoughts for people to read. And yes, people read it. After almost three years of senseless rambling, I still say the same thing I did after I published my first post:
“Why?”
I think I have the answer. Because, you too, blog in your head every day. It’s only some of us who choose to open the filter and put it out there on the Web.
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Your blog is one not to miss. Thanks for sharing – especially the random thoughts running around in your mind. It's nice to know I am not the only one.
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(I thought it would automatically appear along with my name. See, I AM blonde!)
I, too, love your blog and blog in my head all the time. I write about trying to do business in this bizarre time in which we are currently living. But I write with humor (usually) and I hope that it applies to daily life as well as business. I'm unbelievably lazy about my blog. But my head is going a mile a second.
Also, because I am a blonde, I love your title and wish I had thought of it first. Kudos for actually knowing how to spell blonde, because my spellcheck constantly tries to "correct" me and change it to blond, which is wrong on so many levels.
I am shocked to learn that "Tiger Beat" is still around. I have to ask the obvious question — Why?
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I write baseball articles no one agrees with.
I obitted Mr. Steinbrenner's death yesterday on my personal blog as well.
Thanks again.
Lance
good blog. the effort and style you put into is admirable.
Why don't you like twitter? I like it too much. dropped facebook as a result I am twitter http://www.twitter.com/TLanceB and personal blog http://lance-myblogcanbeatupyourblog.blogspot.com...
problem is I started blogging in April so, bear with me. I also wirte for a baseball site, but that would bore you.
anyway. Good blog and hello.
Lance
I love your blog. While going through major life changing events: a nasty divorce (an oxymoron), stalking, and the sudden death of my mother, your writing was the only thing I could concentrate on reading. Thank you for your excellent writing and unflinching honesty!
Just getting into blogging. Wow! What a baby! I've cherished this blog after one week, not sharing, and not doing much more than exploring more and more "how to". Began Thursday and today is Tuesday and not a night has gone by that I haven't blogged in my head. I had planned on a weekly bog or a bi-weekly. I've renamed it so many times that I'm thinking of "Attic Space". A friend asked me the purpose of this blog and my answer, "Why does it have to have a purpose? It's mine!" You are an inspiration Cheryl.
George Clooney????????
why is it that i blog in my head endlessly until i sit down at the computer – then – white space…?
love this one.
I wrote too much. I kept chopping and chopping, but still too much.
I want to express the most sympathy EVER in regards to your allergies. I totally know what that is like. Let me commiserate with you, not only are you suffering the symptoms of your allergies—which are awful–but it wipes you out, right? I mean, it is sooooo exhausting. It is as if your body is trying to fight all the allergens off and just leaves you a crumpled sniffling, sneezing, aching, red-eyed, drippy nose, stuffy head pile of ick on the floor. Sigh (and I sigh not out of emotion but necessity because I can't actually breathe through my nose.)
Ha! I thought the same thing as Judy. I didn't realize Tiger Beat was still around.
I love this post. I do think of blog topics that never get written because my blog is geared toward my business and not just a blog of what I think. I squeeze my thoughts in every once in a while, but not a fraction of what is going on in my head.
I do miss your blog posts. I love seeing your posts on FB and places. You are funny. I understand about needing food though. Just know that the Pruitts over here on the other side of the nation LOVE YOU and think about you and always wish you and your family well!!! MUAH!
Hey, I was kind of worried because you did not post anything for so long. But after reading today's post, i can make out that you are totally doing good, sharky and funny.
Ever since I started blogging, everything is fair game. I take photos almost solely for my blog. I know someone who was insulted that when I visited her in Colorado because I didn't take any photos of her or her husband, but of the scenery so I could post it on my blog. I lie awake at night thinking of blog posts and how to rearrange things on my template so it looks better. I used to want to write for magazines (I still do), but now I write blog posts instead. At 3 a.m. I find myself visiting social groups and blog directories. It's an obsession, I tell ya!
I'm fairly sure if we keep this up, someone will write a 12-blog program and support group.
You crack me up Cheryl. I blog in my head also, most things that should never reach print..Especially at night when I should sleep which my doctor tells me contributes greatly to my health issues. Someone said sleep is overerated, but that is when the most bizzarre thoughts occur when I should be sleeping. Sometimes, I just say the heck with it and just pull the plug and let all that stuff flow out. That's a new article. It's good readers are not always discerning, huh?
Okay, my takeaway here is:
"You mean Tiger Beat is still around?"
Just kidding. (Man, that has to take the award for longest teen magazine still standing.)
From my Master's in Education studies, which had a lot of semi-interesting and not so interesting brain research, I'd say your learning/thinking style is random-creative, with a total right-brain focus. I know this because the same stuff is continually bouncing around in my head. It gets a little noisy sometimes, doesn't it?
But think about the entertainment value. You made me laugh at least six separate times. The more I blog, the more I think some people are coming back because they need to laugh. And that, my friend, is a noble blogging goal. Keep making us laugh.
Lol….Judy, to my surprise, 35 years after I read it, Tiger Beat is still around. There are, however, pages I have to pull out before my daughter reads it. She may have bigger feet than I do and will soon be taller than I am, but she's still a true child. Lots of "not necessary" stuff in the mini tabloid.
I remember buying a Tiger Beat every time I had extra money. In fact, I kissed Randolph Mantooth's picture so much that I wore the lips right off the paper.____Ah, good times. I'm glad I found this place. Good stuff.