tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post2932616373331127303..comments2024-03-25T02:48:32.119-04:00Comments on HEY NATALIE JEAN: Pete And The Picnic (And Barney Too)Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13698804808966036834noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-42399421216274063452009-11-06T18:25:44.963-05:002009-11-06T18:25:44.963-05:00I woke up today and shouted "TODAY IS FRIDAY!...I woke up today and shouted "TODAY IS FRIDAY! YAY!" and then I noticed Aunt Flow came for a visit. This is not going to let me down bc today is FRIDAY! <br />I checked my email/myspace/facebook/ I’m a geek/so on and so forth and the guy that I dated earlier this year professed his undying love to me, which I do not reciprocate... That’s ok, its FRIDAY! <br />My boss, in attempt to straighten the "girls", flashed me. I have seen more of my boss than I have seen a fat old man covered in hair that needs to be combed for lice in a Speedo. But it is FRIDAY! <br />I finished all my work at 9am this morning, but have to stay until 5pm and its super slow (cause it is Friday) and I’m bored out of my mind. But, I’m so happy its FRIday. <br />All my friends cancelled on me for tonight to see this totally awesome 80s band, but I can't get down, because it is Friday. <br />I have 10 bucks in my account and my gaslight just turned on and I’m not getting paid for another week, but *trying to smile* its friday. <br />The man I love, doesn't love me and all my future goals/aspirations/dreams of marriage, children, success, travel, blue ribbon winner of something, dog whisperer, movie star in France and all the rest will not come true bc it is FRIDAY! <br />But friday is just a day, and I can make it as good or bad as I want. <br />For as mature that I am, I will stick out my tongue and when my Mother isn't looking, I will raise my tall finger and say "TAKE THAT FRIDAY!"<br />I feel much better now...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-13090750838156061392009-11-05T00:43:28.693-05:002009-11-05T00:43:28.693-05:00Sorry you had such a crappy day!!! but.... SO DID ...Sorry you had such a crappy day!!! but.... SO DID I!!!! after all, today is my BIRTHDAY!!! NOV 4th!!! and.... i was sick!!! what a drag!!! i went to Disneyland, but I was too sick to enjoy it, how sad is that! and to top it off, my 2 year old is sick too... ugh! :( Mabye tommorow will be better, for everyone!Heather McLemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04409230635872429107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-18628125770305980992009-11-04T19:53:16.563-05:002009-11-04T19:53:16.563-05:00Hey Nat,
I am a fairly new reader, and a brand ...Hey Nat, <br /> I am a fairly new reader, and a brand new commenter. But, I felt your pain today and decided I'd share some kind, and hopefully encouraging words with you. So, here goes...<br /> You are a beautiful gal, with a lovely home & husband. You have two fun-loving dogs who care for you deeply. You are a beautiful writer and obviously keep many people uplifted with your blogs. All this you know, but sometimes it just isn't enough. I know, I'm there too (except I live on a sailboat and add a bird and three turtle to my zoo). We know we are supposed to be grateful for all the wonderful things we have in our lives, but sometimes...life just sucks. The day starts off badly and nothing goes right again. Our cooking is off, the tv has nothing good to give, our projects aren't interesting, and lets not get started on the hair. The best thing to do in this situation is to put on VERY comfy clothes, curl up with a magazine (or book if you can find a good one) and will the hours to pass. Close your mind up so you don't have to think of all those angry, disheartening things, sip something warm (preferably with chocolate), keep the lights low and snuggle up in your favorite spot. The dogs enjoy a good, lazy afternoon and you'll be able to regroup for the rest of the week.<br /> I know life doesn't always give us roses or fresh lemons, but tomorrow is a new day and things will be at least different from today once you wake up. <br /> Bless you for sharing and being relateable. I hope tomorrow is better for both of us!Elizabethhttp://www.oz.ensbell.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-49117281402708676312009-11-04T19:12:11.414-05:002009-11-04T19:12:11.414-05:00Well my good thing is that we are heading into sum...Well my good thing is that we are heading into summer and today is a fantastic summery springy day and I got to eat lunch outside under a tree. It was even reasonably yummy lunch for left-overs. <br />While I was sitting in the shade of my elm tree Dan the gardener (his official work name) came over to chat and he told me all about when my elm tree was planted and how he was going to trim and thin it out so I could have a more sunny lunchtime. I work at a university in New Zealand so that's why its almost summer and yes Christmas Day is on the same day but it's usually hot weather so we go to the beach.Sara interruptedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421322635976708839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-80435154716470876202009-11-04T17:55:07.674-05:002009-11-04T17:55:07.674-05:00candy. halloween candy. that is why my day has bee...candy. halloween candy. that is why my day has been good. Because the rest has been blah! But, oh, the grocery sack full of my 3 children's candy! That is why my day has been good. :)jadellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02056675217243161231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-64833832786174363432009-11-04T17:50:14.441-05:002009-11-04T17:50:14.441-05:00Wow...a lot of people have read your blog already ...Wow...a lot of people have read your blog already today :)<br /><br />I don't have to work on the first day of "that time of the month," so I have spent it doing my first day of Christmas shopping (always start at the dollar store!) and hanging out in bed (delightful!), reading blogs, updating my farmville, and blowing all of my crampy irritabilities on hot chocolate and pumpkin pie...knowing that I will try and run it all off in a few days and enjoy this day where I don't have to be crouchy and crampy at work as a waitress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-67249486296726082692009-11-04T12:53:12.493-05:002009-11-04T12:53:12.493-05:00WELL. I could tell today was trying to turn into ...WELL. I could tell today was trying to turn into an unhappy day, so as I walked to catch the train to school I stopped to buy myself some ice cream. At nine in the morning. And sure, I knew I'd miss the first train (which I did), but that ice cream was just SO worth it. And now the day isn't going so badly. Nice how that works :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03590323029490481578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-54427529599783215542009-11-04T12:43:20.586-05:002009-11-04T12:43:20.586-05:00ok, first of all, all day yesterday i was like, &q...ok, first of all, all day yesterday i was like, "did she post yet? did she post yet?" a bit clingy and such. is it bad that your blog is like a staple of my everyday? :) also, november has started out just sucking. not sure why. but at this point it must be cosmic. planets misaligned and etc. making people feel crappy. also, photojournalism of dog training, favorite new thing :)<br /><br />p.s. best part of my day (last night) was making brownies. because really, chocolate+walnuts+gooeyness=best part of any day. xoxoemily b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00105170054487194888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-66709162848432559642009-11-04T12:42:58.135-05:002009-11-04T12:42:58.135-05:00Well I've never commented on your fantastic wr...Well I've never commented on your fantastic writing before, but look forward to reading it all the time. I, to have to live vicariously through other’s writing, so I know how ya feel. <br /><br />So here you are…my morning consisted of waking up at 6:00 because that’s when my little peanut wakes up these days. Change her because she pees through her diaper and it then leaks onto her pj’s. She’s probably the best thing to wake up to because she always has a goofy little smile on her face. <br /><br />Later in the morning I go to work at a private school where I tutor a little boy who is autistic. His new favorite thing to do is say one of his classmates names over and over and over again like this, “Birch birch birch birch birch birch birch.” Since he sometimes just can’t control it, it goes on and on. I spend my morning asking him to try, at least try to control it…doesn’t work. <br /><br />Hope you have a fabulous day!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14085922323122457623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-28032143112959190842009-11-04T11:57:03.095-05:002009-11-04T11:57:03.095-05:00my day the other day started off crappy. I think i...my day the other day started off crappy. I think it was the sorbitol that did it.Screwed Up Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12105680865517952148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-33771324387348511832009-11-04T11:34:58.205-05:002009-11-04T11:34:58.205-05:00Ewwww, that's an exceedingly long post. Apolo...Ewwww, that's an exceedingly long post. Apologies!!Jessiehttp://www.jessieeisnerkleyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-79454734631455322582009-11-04T11:33:37.672-05:002009-11-04T11:33:37.672-05:00After all you do for us, the imposition is a pleas...After all you do for us, the imposition is a pleasure. Prepare to be DAZZLED!!!<br /><br />The entire day was ho-hum - not bad, but not good, you know. On the ride home, I told the husband we were having grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup for dinner because 1. I was lazy and 2. it was cold out and 3. I couldn't come up with anything else. We got home and he immediately went to the stove and started to cook, which he enjoys, but just never happens. His method looked wrong to me but I shut my trap and fed the dog (that's the job of whoever does not cook dinner, and I NEVER get that job) and had some apple juice (low blood sugar=yuck!) and still said nothing about the way he was making those grilled cheese sandwiches looking WRONG. But, they came out all beautiful and delicious, and even had Penzey's Greek seasoning added to them so they tasted like pizza, and what can be better than THAT? <br /><br />Only THIS: we ate on the couch and marveled at Peter Seller's Casino Royale, which was playing on tv - we didn't even seek it out or have to rent it. Let me tell you, if your day anything less than marvelous, the 1967 version of Casino Royale will pull that ehhh day into the GLORIOUS and SURREAL!!! Seriously, next poopy day, give it a whirl...<br /><br />When it was time for bed, I saw in the mirror that my hair - after visiting the post office, teaching art to nurses, not cooking dinner, laying on the couch, sweating through a low blood sugar, and watching the craziest film with 5 different directors, Ursula Andress, Jacqueline (but here, Jacky) Bisset, Anjelica Huston's hands and Deborah Kerr (and that much gorgeousness will just flatten the hair into newsprint) - looked BEAUTIFUL! Perfectly tousled, shiny and soft with sculpted round natural curls that shone red and gold. Flips and flops in all the right places. Even my PJs were extra soft and cutely matched.So a blah day becomes absolutely magical and delightful...just in time to end. (sigh) <br /><br />May your Wednesday be better than your Tuesday, and your tears, if they must come, all be shed in secret.Jessiehttp://www.jessieeisnerkleyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-69957737639303007182009-11-04T11:27:41.678-05:002009-11-04T11:27:41.678-05:00I think that picnic would make my day! Plus runni...I think that picnic would make my day! Plus running really makes me feel good and ups the happy endorphins...<br /><br />But, We had a good day yesterday...We drove an hour and 15 minutes from Meridian to Garden Valley, ID, for my 6th grade daughters basketball game. AND....WE WON!!! First win! Yeah! It was a good day.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904475961832992495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-73570018299973526622009-11-04T11:05:37.727-05:002009-11-04T11:05:37.727-05:00I feel the same way about my life right now.. noth...I feel the same way about my life right now.. nothing nice! However, I did go out with the hubby and some friends for dinner last night and it was great fun! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-22200153574351785532009-11-04T10:57:49.353-05:002009-11-04T10:57:49.353-05:00I'm amazed. Even when you whine you make it so...I'm amazed. Even when you whine you make it sound elegant. I have vented on my blogs multiple times and usually end up deleting the posts later, because I am unable to make my whines seem graceful. How do you do it??<br /><br />I've been moody lately too. Most of it is stress, I know. But yesterday I took off work a few hours early and Hubs drove me to our local Mount Magazine where we took pictures of the last of the fall foliage and then we ate at the lodge restaurant - super nice! It was lovely. And even though I'm still moody, our little outing totally made my day. Plus, I got to nap all the way home while Hubs drove. What a lovely thing for him to do for me! :)<br /><br />And if that doesn't lift your spirits, here's an Irish blessing for you: <br /><br />Wishing you a rainbow<br />For sunlight after showers—<br />Miles and miles of Irish smiles<br />For golden happy hours—<br />Shamrocks at your doorway<br />For luck and laughter too,<br />And a host of friends that never ends<br />Each day your whole life through!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782956337191738513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-91529720196145111342009-11-04T10:45:44.186-05:002009-11-04T10:45:44.186-05:00Maybe this isn't a "pick-me-up" per ...Maybe this isn't a "pick-me-up" per se, but sometimes when I'm in "a mood," listening to music that FITS my mood is a form of catharsis that REMOVES my mood (music is some kind of magic, no? and who doesn't love saying the word "catharsis"?) Not knowing anything about your musical likings, I'm gonna go ahead and recommend Ray LaMontagne's song "Empty" as your mood song for the day--"She lifts her skirt up to her knees, walks through the garden rows with her barefeet, laughin..."Erin Lee Warehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05980401218792645462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-8796614123289517212009-11-04T10:36:42.601-05:002009-11-04T10:36:42.601-05:00i know you "wanted" to hear something go...i know you "wanted" to hear something good, really bad days can suck it! i'm at work. poop! how's that for sucky?! and....and auntie flo is l-a-t-e, like DAYS late, which does suck because then all these warm bubbly thoughts and dreams take over my brain and i can't help but imagine the impossible could really be happening! but like every blasted month before i scold myself for being so so stupid. <br />anyhow...here's a little ditty from a charlottes web cause we both need it:<br />Chin up, chin up<br />Put a little laughter in your eyes<br />Brave it, save it<br />Even though you’re feeling otherwise<br />Rise up, wise up<br />Make a little smile begin<br />You’ll be happy hearted<br />Once you get it started<br />Up with your chinny chin chin!jack+allihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007425779775122064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-20072028563660455262009-11-04T10:23:19.148-05:002009-11-04T10:23:19.148-05:00The good thing about my day was having homemade ca...The good thing about my day was having homemade cake at coffee time this morning. My new grad student came around to celebrate his successful negotiation of the next-to-last hurdle to starting in the lab. Things kind of degenerated from there because this flu shot does seem to be making me kind of sickish after all. The day will be over soon and I can go home and sleep and that will be really really good.NanUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596765792663269178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-1638822847320907192009-11-04T10:01:07.045-05:002009-11-04T10:01:07.045-05:00Sorry to hear that you were having a not so nice d...Sorry to hear that you were having a not so nice day.<br /><br />Yesterday afternoon, was a pleasant and sunny fall afternoon, even snow free. The kids and I ditched our homeschool books and took off to the river valley with our dog Holly. We chatted, played, laughed, and took photos. A nice lady offered to take our picture and it turned out to be one of our best ones ever.<br /><br />Thank you for your wonderful writing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484931572676431046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-53966412714990485532009-11-04T09:56:08.453-05:002009-11-04T09:56:08.453-05:00Don't you just *love* how all these comments a...Don't you just *love* how all these comments are saying how people just *loved* your blog today?? pfftt...come on people! Did you actually READ it?? Our mouse is unhappy. And when mouseys get unhappy, WE get unhappy! They start eating too much cheese and sipping too much wine but I think you're mormon and from what i recall mormons don't drink...right? Besides the point....so little Mouse, shape up or ship out! is what my Daddy would tell me. You have to put yourself in a good mood is what my Mom would say (funny, how she was always in a bad mood.) Well anyway I didn't like your post. I hope your day is better today *love*!!!texasskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731260485541230709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-65468192424061957932009-11-04T09:53:47.768-05:002009-11-04T09:53:47.768-05:00Nat, I'm sorry that you had such a terrible da...Nat, I'm sorry that you had such a terrible day but it happens to everyone, right? Yesterday I got to go yarn shopping for the blanket I'm knitting, which was very fun, and then I got to go to Target, where my best friend and I wandered around until 4 o'clock and realized we had to get back to campus. It's the simple things in life that can make a day good!<br /><br />Also, I love going on picnics. There is a picnic almost every day in my yard at home during the summer. If you're ever in New Jersey...stop by!<br /><br />Your blog is the only one I read, and every day it is my little source of hope and inspiration. TRULY entertaining. I read it every single day, and let me say, it is much better than watching daytime television or doing homework. Keep up the good work and I promise, things will get better! And check out my blog!<br /><br />Lots of love,<br />Sarah<br />http://thedailysarah.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-77562380141665084702009-11-04T09:33:00.044-05:002009-11-04T09:33:00.044-05:00A good thing about my day....hmmmmm...I'll tel...A good thing about my day....hmmmmm...I'll tell you something good about yesterday....<br /><br />Situation: Dating new guy. Status on social networking sites set to "in a relationship" and everything.<br /><br />Well, Books like "the rules" convince us that less is more....don't ask, don't tell policy with new lovers/relationships. However, I'm 31 and I don't have time to waste in unpromising coupling. So yesterday, I had "the talk" with "Pablo" my new guy, and said the things that needed to be said, I laid my bottom line aka, my cards, on the table...and said, if your wanna run...run. but I'm NOT going to skirt around this.<br /><br />I'm terribly NON-confrontational when it comes to relationships...unless I'm really, really MAD...so coming right out, being direct and hitting this head on...well it set me free. Made me feel empowered when I normally feel slightly helpless in this type of situation..and better yet...he didn't run.<br /><br />Small step for womankind....HUGE in the world of me.<br /><br />btw..."sleepy hallow"...I know exactly the scene you described, i watch that movie every fall with my niece and nephew!<br /><br />Hope that head of yours clears up to something less cloudy and more clear, if not sunny.<br /><br />*hugs*<br />~hl~<br />{www.hoscorners.blogspot.com}HeatherLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09381169621382952337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-9827246739953999642009-11-04T09:06:50.401-05:002009-11-04T09:06:50.401-05:00I got two whole loads of laundry washed, dried AN...I got two whole loads of laundry washed, dried AND FOLDED all in one night. Major accomplishment in my world (sad?) and it made it a good night.Cindy @The Flipping Couplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13830938432043057496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-92087346764731517572009-11-04T08:57:04.379-05:002009-11-04T08:57:04.379-05:00I'm sorry you had a bad day. It can only get b...I'm sorry you had a bad day. It can only get better tomorrow, right? I'm very happy because I have a new kotatsu quilt. Check out my blog if you don't know what that is, but trust me when I tell you, it's heavenly.Sarahfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570295122864601160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487616434221255778.post-70224320978281652112009-11-04T08:44:29.047-05:002009-11-04T08:44:29.047-05:00Ok--I can't say as I have a great day story (I...Ok--I can't say as I have a great day story (I sent the whole day typing at work. Bleh.) BUT I'm about to make yours, with a recipe for the BEST jalapeno jelly (I've only given this to one other person, since I make them for Christmas gifts). But I'm taking pity on your plight, here. And I'm far from Moscow. <br /><br />I just throw everything in the food processor to chop so I don't have to deal with hours of dicing. Doesn't look as pretty and perfect as little squares, perhaps--but tastes the same and takes a fraction of the time. This the first thing I ever learned to preserve, so if you've never jarred anything, don't be scared. It's easy.<br /><br />JALAPENO PEPPER JELLY<br />3 green peppers, seeded and finely chopped<br />2 3-1/2 oz cans jalaeno peppers, with seeds OR 4-6 fresh jalapeno peppers (remove at least half the seeds).<br />1-1/2 cups white vinegar<br />6 cups white sugar<br />1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper<br />2 pouches certo<br />4 to 6 drops green food coloring.<br /><br />Chop all peppers (use rubber gloves when handling jalapeno peppers). In a large pot combine peppers with vinegar, sugar, and cayenne pepper, cooking over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until mixture begins to boil--hard. Continue to cook on low boil for 15 minutes, skimming foam. Add Certo and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, skim off foam, amd pour into sterilized jars. Makes about 6 small jars. I serve on crackers with soft cream cheese, but now I have to try it on a turkey sandwich!.<br /><br />Note: After I sterilize and fill the jars, I process the jars in a hot water bath for awhile for added safety and security.<br /><br />I'm now expecting to see pictures of your own homemade jalapeno jelly on Nat's Nest!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18047395022515323715noreply@blogger.com