I Know, I Know. Hi.
October 7, 2010
I’m back. I don’t want a lot of fanfare or anything, it’s just that I have missed this place, this little space where I can write out whatever strikes me and when I quit the last time (does that make 3? 4 times now?) I really and truly thought it was forever.
Lucky for me, I have good friends like Sam who pack up treasures and hold on to them for you when you just want to throw them in the dumpster and forget they exist. I mean look at this blog. It hasn’t changed. I took off the redirect to Craftastrophe and all my little badges and stuff are all there…and The Little Series too. I actually teared up when I saw I hadn’t lost those posts!
So what prompted me to return? This guy. And this woman. And this woman too. And others. If you read any number of blogs, you may have seen a series of writing prompts called The Thirty Days of Truth.
Here they are:
Day 01 → Something you hate about yourself.
Day 02 → Something you love about yourself.
Day 03 → Something you have to forgive yourself for.
Day 04 → Something you have to forgive someone for.
Day 05 → Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 06 → Something you hope you never have to do.
Day 07 → Someone who has made your life worth living for.
Day 08 → Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.
Day 09 → Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
Day 10 → Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Day 11 → Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Day 12 → Something you never get compliments on.
Day 13 → A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)
Day 14 → A hero that has let you down. (letter)
Day 15 → Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.
Day 16 → Someone or something you definitely could live without.
Day 17 → A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.
Day 18 → Your views on gay marriage.
Day 19 → What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?
Day 20 → Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 21 → (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Day 22 → Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.
Day 23 → Something you wish you had done in your life.
Day 24 → Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)
Day 25 → The reason you believe you’re still alive today.
Day 26 → Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
Day 27 → What’s the best thing going for you right now?
Day 28 → What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?
Day 29 → Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.
Day 30 → A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself
Every 30 Days of Truth post I read really makes the writer look at him or herself, and often makes me think about what I would write. So I thought, since I’m going into a career (nursing, for those who don’t know) that requires me to really know myself, why not write these things out, warts and all, and be as honest as possible about who I am, what I think, and what’s in my heart.
And fuck, why not put it on the internet? Because that’s what we do. As Suebob said, “DO IT. You know you are one of us forever.” I guess you’re right, Suebob.
I hope you’ll join me. I think it will be a bumpy ride that will leave as all with raw bottoms. Or something.
I’m off to think about the Day 1 prompt: Something You Hate About Yourself. Maybe it should be about me waffle-blogging. Or not. I don’t know. I wouldn’t say I care enough about that subject to make it something I hate. Hate is such a strong word.
It’s really good to have you here, especially since it’s probably tempting to roll your eyes at me for waffling so much about being a blogger. Go ahead and roll your eyes though. I do it at myself all the time.
Welcome back if you decide to read along.
October 7th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
YAY FOR DOING THIS.
Miss Grace´s last words of wisdom ..Day 10 → Someone you need to let go- or wish you didn’t know
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
@Miss Grace, Yay for you doing it too!
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October 7th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
I’ll always be here. Happy to have you back, like Suebob said, once a blogger, always a blogger.
love, love LOVE!
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
@Headless Mom, awww thank you. xoxo
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October 7th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
So glad to see you back. I was heartbroken to lose you and Little. <3
Chibi Jeebs´s last words of wisdom ..HYC- Week 40
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
@Chibi Jeebs, I kinda was that way about Little and never stopped thinking about writing more. So I will.
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October 7th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
In an effort not to squee when I saw this i was jumping up and down in my chair. I don’t know if that was any better…
So excited you’re here. I’ve been debating the 30-days of Truth, but the truth is: I don’t know when I’ll fit it in.. does it have to be consecutive days?
*hugs*
sam {temptingmama}´s last words of wisdom ..Just Run
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hello haha narf Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
@sam {temptingmama},
nothing about blogging HAS to be any one way. do what you want, when you want.
just don’t have music start automatically playing. heehee
hello haha narf´s last words of wisdom ..39 Today
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
@hello haha narf, totally adding auto-play music to my blawg now.
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sam {temptingmama} Reply:
October 8th, 2010 at 8:24 am
@hello haha narf, I have this weird thing about RULES and TIMELINES. If I don’t have them I procrastinate never do anything. Hence the no blogging as of late. Heh.
sam {temptingmama}´s last words of wisdom ..Just Run
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
@sam {temptingmama}, Shmadam says you don’t even have to do it consecutively. This is one thing I think he didn’t confuse with masturbation.
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October 7th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
YAY! I’m glad you’re writing again!
I’ve been thinking about doing this series too. Some of it seems a little more than I usually am willing to share so I’m still on the fence. I’m looking forward to reading yours!
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
@Lisa, i hope you do it. i would love to read yours!
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October 7th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Yaaaaay! Your blog was one of the first I ever read – it will always be important to me. Aww. I’m so sweet.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
@Faiqa, awww you are so sweet. right after me.
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October 7th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
i’m so excited to read your 30 days. it just so happens that i think you are a magnificent person and i’m looking forward to reading your answers.
hello haha narf´s last words of wisdom ..39 Today
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hello haha narf Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
also, what i said to sam goes for you, too. write here when you want. you’ll show up in my feed reader and i’ll be happy. and it is all about me, remember?
love you!
hello haha narf´s last words of wisdom ..39 Today
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
@hello haha narf, yes, yes it is.
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October 7th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
This is a great idea. I think I’ll try it. Maybe. OK but not one a day for 30 days. That would be scarey.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
@Karen, you don’t have to do one a day – do it when you can.
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October 7th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Hi.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
@Poppy, Well hello there, sexy. *obnoxious wink*
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October 7th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
So happy! And now…one of us, one of us..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBXyB7niEc0
I had never seen that before but I had heard about it. Oh my.
Suebob´s last words of wisdom ..Sometimes I just write posts so you can feel better about yourself
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
@Suebob, what the fucking fuck Suebob? That is so disturbing! And yet I couldn’t stop watching. Is THAT supposed to represent the blogosphere? OMG WHAT HAVE I DONE?
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October 8th, 2010 at 12:29 am
Yippee! I am so happy to see you back! Let’s start over together…again. I think I’ll start that 30 days of truths, too. (Once a copycat, always a copycat?)In any case, I am so happy to see this blog back and running! You belong here, too!
Once. Always. It’s how it works with this gang. xoxo
Jenn´s last words of wisdom ..It doesn’t take Oprah to find your authentic self
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 9th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
@Jenn, I would love to read your 30 Days of Truth, dear friend. xo
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October 8th, 2010 at 3:14 am
Welcome back!
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 9th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
@usedtobeme, thanks!
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October 8th, 2010 at 11:30 am
I can’t wait to read your posts! Welcome back
The more of these I read, the more I think I should do this too.
mapsgirl´s last words of wisdom ..passing grades
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 9th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
@mapsgirl, I think they are fascinating. They generating some really special and thought-provoking posts.
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October 8th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Welcome home, Karen. You’ve been missed.
lceel´s last words of wisdom ..Haiku Friday – Spooks
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 9th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
@lceel, thank you.
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October 9th, 2010 at 10:19 am
HI! Glad to see you back!!!
MommyGeekology´s last words of wisdom ..Random Confession No 5
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 9th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
@MommyGeekology, Hi! Thank you!
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October 9th, 2010 at 10:24 am
About fucking time.
Avitable´s last words of wisdom ..30 Days of Truth Day 6- I Hope I Never
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
October 9th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
@Avitable, I know right?
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October 9th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Yay, welcome back!
I blog so infrequently that I never consider it weird for others to be gone for a long time and come back.
Looking forward to reading your 30 days!
punkinmama´s last words of wisdom ..sugar overload
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October 13th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Why has no one linked this, yet?
Zoeyjane´s last words of wisdom ..Day 13 – Medley
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