Things I’ve Been Doing Instead of Blogging
I get anxious if I don’t write anything on this space for too long. It probably has to do with my abandonment issues and fear that everyone will leave me if I don’t at least show up every once in a while to say hi.
Hi.
Eventually I’m sure I’ll get over them. My issues, I mean. Last year I would’ve set my alarm for 5 am to crank out a post, no matter how busy I was, but NO MORE. My sleep is more important to me than my craving for popularity.
Progress, no?
So here’s a list of what’s been keeping me so busy I haven’t blogged all week.
- I repainted most of the house. I am actually such a skilled painter that I’m considering it for my twilight career. What color, you ask? The exact same color. It needed a refresher because…
- SELLING THE HOUSE. I’m emotionally fragile over this process, so I’m not going to go into detail. But yeah, selling a house takes a lot of time, and I have never done it before so it’s extra terrifying.
- Finding a new house (see #2).
- Job-hunt related activities, including searching, querying, taking BS “pre-interview” tests (which I have henceforth deemed utter horse shit), etc. Monday I get to drive out to L.A. For an interview, so hooray for Monday morning rush-hour traffic!
- My sister and nephew are in town. Squee.
- Working on unpaid freelance work. Gotta keep that resume active.
See? I’ve been busy. But I found out this week that I won BlogHer’s Voice of the Year for this post, which provided enough excitement that it’s as if I actually blogged this week. I almost cried, and I definitely screamed. It was validating to know that a job that made me so miserable resulted in such an amazing honor. It almost makes it all worth it…
I wrote other places, too, so you can visit me there if you want. Subjects discussed: third-wave feminism and Kathleen Hanna, feminism in general and Hollywood starlets screwing it up, why real estate in California sucks.
Next week should be a little more normal, thank goodness. I need to write to stay moderately sane.
I guess that makes me a writer.
Another reason I haven’t been blogging
42 Comments
Vanessa D.
What is it with cats and laptops? The worst is when they hit some weird key combo I never knew existed and then I have to call tech support (my oldest son) and he gets all pissy with me because why can’t I just close the lid.
Congratulations on your Blog Her win!
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Natalie DeYoung
They LOVE the laptops, don’t they?
Karen
You are definitely a writer! Congrats on your award.
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Natalie DeYoung
Thank you. 🙂
celeste
Hello! That sounds exhausting. I hope you have some relaxing plans this weekend!
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Natalie DeYoung
It is. I’m tired just thinking about all I have to do today.
Michelle Longo
I think I’d rather punchy self in the face 100 times than sell another house. Good luck!
Natalie DeYoung
Yeah, that’s kind of how I’m feeling today.
chamanasgar
You do have lots to do,I’m always ready to read your writing whenever you publish it.
Natalie DeYoung
Thank you. 🙂
Pam
Congrats on VOTY! I clicked over to that post and it’s fabulous. SO EXCITING!!!!
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Natalie DeYoung
Thank you Pam! I was pretty excited when I found out!
Linda Roy
Oh my gosh Nat – so much going on! Good luck with the house – I’m thinking good real estate sales thoughts for you. And congratulations again on VOTY!!! Hugs are in order when I see you at BlogHer! And your kitty/keyboard-bogarter is adorable.
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Natalie DeYoung
Thank you! I need all the real estate help I can get.
Kim at Awkward Laughter
Hooray! Congratulations on the BlogHer award! That’s fantastic and well-deserved!
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Natalie DeYoung
Thanks, Kim!
Considerer
I didn’t go anywhere – I’m just a bit late 🙂
Well done for VOTY. If that doesn’t make you think you’re a writer, nothing will 🙂
Good luck with the house buying and selling and interview and all the other things you’re juggling at the moment 🙂
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Natalie DeYoung
Haha, thanks, Lizzi!
zoe
Congrats Nat!!! You and Linda were just he topic of fri night vid chat…everyone is really happy for you…I recal lthat post…you ARE A WRITER!!!!
Natalie DeYoung
Thank you Zoe! I’m still a little in shock.
Kristi Campbell
Totally makes you a writer, and congrats on your VOTY. I just read it earlier this week and commented on it – very well deserved. Also? Anytime you’re moving, selling/buying a house? You get a free pass from EVERYTHING because duh, moving and stuff just sucks. Glad to hear about your awesome painting skills though.
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Natalie DeYoung
Thank you, Kristi! I think I deserve a free pass…
Kate
Ohhh a new house- so exciting!
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Natalie DeYoung
I know! Exciting, but scary!
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Twindaddy
Congrats!!
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Natalie DeYoung
🙂
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Lisa
I’m new to the blogtastic world of blogging, so I had to educate myself on what BlogHer was and VOTY.
DAMN GIRL! Awesome. The story you earned it with really hit close to home with me. I hold three degrees in vocal performance-Opera. Upon hearing that, people usually respond with the kind of silence that seems to amplify the sound of crickets in the distance. I always quickly change the subject, since the next thing they say is “sing something for me!” (I never do.)
I’ve also got some experience with addictive substances and the inevitable suffering they cause. Someone who hasn’t gone through it (ex. your co-worker, my bitchy mother-in-law) will never understand. You were smart.
Natalie DeYoung
This is my favorite comment. You and I are kindred spirits.
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Jack
You are definitely a writer. Congratulations on the BlogHer deal and good luck with the job/house. That is a lot on your plate, but you’ll get through it.
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Natalie DeYoung
Thank you, Jack.
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Robbie K (@momma23monkeys)
Selling a house is a huge undertaking and a major life change. I’ve done it twice and sobbing and packing go hand in hand for me. Good luck!
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Natalie DeYoung
Ugh, can’t wait. 😉
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Robin
Let me add my congratulations on the Blog Her award!
Good luck with the job interview (and the traffic).
When we put our house on the market six years ago, I cried when we got an offer. The sale never happened. The next time we put our house on the market, which was 4 1/2 years ago, we got an offer in four days and moved within three weeks. I was better prepared for the sale the second time around. The toughest part was Realtors, who gave us a really short notice or no notice at all. I have two Old English Sheepdogs and I also had a cat at the time. My floors always had hair gathering somewhere that needed vacuuming. Honestly, I cleaned house every day we were on the market. Once my husband got out of the shower and heard people in the house. The Realtor hadn’t called ahead. My husband told him off and kicked him out, and told his clients to find someone else. I hope your house sale and house hunting are a good experience for you. A good Realtor makes all the difference.
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Natalie DeYoung
Thank you! We have pets too, so I’m anticipating daily cleaning once we’re up and running…
I just hope we don’t regret this, lol.
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Deb @ Urban Moo Cow
I get super anxious when I don’t write, too. I’m not sure why, though. Congrats on having a life outside of blogging, though, and of course your VOTY!
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Natalie DeYoung
Thanks, Deb!
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Stephanie @ Mommy, for Real.
Yes, you are indeed a writer, and a damn fine one at that. You and I are both making progress- I now choose both sleep AND crappy TV over my craving for popularity. Did I mention how excited I am that we are VOTYs together? Yeah, I think I did. 🙂 🙂 And selling the house- wow!!! That’s huge. Good luck…
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Natalie DeYoung
I am so excited! It feels like we’re going to the prom together. 😉
And I respect your decision to choose sleep and crappy TV over popularity, because I would choose the same.
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Chris Plumb
The reason I haven’t been blogging is that my job is a soul sucking, lying, silver tongued manipulator that stole my creative mojo by exhausting me, and then leaving me out to rot. Maybe I should write a blog about it.
I like your endeavors more. I did, like you, paint my walls…however, not the same color, and only with a small hope that someday I will sell this house.
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Natalie DeYoung
Growl. I hate to hear about jobs like that.
lisa thomson-The Great Escape...
Congratulations, Natalie on the BlogHer honor! Sounds like you’ve been super productive. I know selling a house is a pain in the butt. It’s always has to be tidy and you feel like it’s not yours already and it isn’t even sold. Good luck!
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Natalie DeYoung
Thank you! It doesn’t feel like I’m super productive, lol. Maybe it’s just because there’s so much to do…