tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post8757638808851470155..comments2023-12-12T08:22:49.015-07:00Comments on navel gazing at its finest: It's My Blog and I'll Cry If I Want ToTheOneTrueSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04756132396031048647noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-35555378808234156712008-05-06T09:51:00.000-06:002008-05-06T09:51:00.000-06:00Moving Sucks. I am so sorry for you having to make...Moving Sucks. I am so sorry for you having to make new friends. Maybe if you sent a photo with the e-mail so they know to whom they are speaking. I would invite you over either way.Bonnie the Bosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370681673591214131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-36478563271064515442008-05-05T22:44:00.000-06:002008-05-05T22:44:00.000-06:00ok, so I'm moving soon... where do you live... I'l...ok, so I'm moving soon... where do you live... I'll move there and we can be R-tards together!!! sound like a plan? No? To stalkerish? .... ahhh, sorry about the creep factor there :)<BR/><BR/>but seriously. I would so hang out with you! and your little kidlets too :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16620999018026605884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-58043347104774801472008-04-30T07:44:00.000-06:002008-04-30T07:44:00.000-06:00Cry on, sista! Moving SUCKS! Especially when you...Cry on, sista! Moving SUCKS! Especially when you've gone somewhere you didn't want to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-68867975440771811962008-04-29T23:29:00.000-06:002008-04-29T23:29:00.000-06:00Moving sucks - check. Missing the old - check. H...Moving sucks - check. Missing the old - check. Hating to have to pick up all the shattered pieces and start again - check. <BR/><BR/>Sweetie you're right on schedule with all the grieving. And you aren't fooling me you've been having the good cry - it just doesn't want to stop. Hang in there!!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16052498539654003254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-23315377716220030292008-04-29T21:43:00.000-06:002008-04-29T21:43:00.000-06:00It makes it so hard when the kids have a hard time...It makes it so hard when the kids have a hard time adjusting. It will happen, and I pray it happens soon for you.Betsy Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11674537561097861326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-21147604465844355142008-04-29T21:24:00.000-06:002008-04-29T21:24:00.000-06:00Good for you, Sue! I'm glad you had a better day....Good for you, Sue! I'm glad you had a better day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-92058801980460348372008-04-29T21:06:00.000-06:002008-04-29T21:06:00.000-06:00Good for you! Good for you for putting yourself ou...Good for you! Good for you for putting yourself out there even though you don't really feel like it!<BR/><BR/>Hang in there--Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-59424664593410461302008-04-29T20:55:00.000-06:002008-04-29T20:55:00.000-06:00Sorry you're sad.(I KNOW that's a lame comment, it...Sorry you're sad.<BR/><BR/>(I KNOW that's a lame comment, it's just that your comment note on the sidebar made me feel GUILTY, so I had to go ahead and comment my lame comment. Sorry.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-13402057505715231322008-04-29T19:37:00.000-06:002008-04-29T19:37:00.000-06:00HUGS! I've been in the same town my entire life. ...HUGS! I've been in the same town my entire life. I live 7 minutes from the house I grew up in. I KNOW this area. The idea of ME being anywhere else, is entirely terrifying. How would I survive??? On the flip side, I've honestly never once met the neighbor to the left of us and we've lived here 8 years, we hide from the neighbor to the right of us because he TALKS AND TALKS, and people in the further back parts of the neighborhood look at me funny when I'm out walking with my kids because we've never seen each other before (REAL close-knit neighborhood, can you tell??????), so I'm not sure being in the same place as always puts me in any better position than you're in, in a NEW place. (does that make you feel a LITTLE better???)<BR/><BR/>hugs again! I hope the playgroup thing pans outLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160551209809872319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-25123224491595530312008-04-29T19:01:00.000-06:002008-04-29T19:01:00.000-06:00Chanel is so right on the money. You are the prov...Chanel is so right on the money. You are the proverbial girl starting out her first day at a new high school in a John Hughes movie. (Does anyone even know who John Hughes is anymore? Just me? Oh, OK) Anyhow, just tell 'em to look at your blog and they will see what a riot you are. Then bring a big bat to RS because you will have to clear a path, what with all the awesome young moms with kids who will be swarming around you, trying to be friends and hook up playdates. Hey, it could happen! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-90249118475215176342008-04-29T16:10:00.000-06:002008-04-29T16:10:00.000-06:00Im going to be the opposite (as usual) of all your...Im going to be the opposite (as usual) of all your other commenters... WHAT ARE YOU SITTING IN THE BACK FOR???? this is your chance, your ONLY opportunity to make all the suckers in your ward who don't know you think ANYTHING YOU WANT them to think about you. You can be sweet and quiet (BORING), you can be sassy and funny (which you so are!!!!), you can be a know-it-all (but come on RS has too many of those already), you can be witty and smart (pretty much have that totally going for you). DUDE don't mess this up! Take the bull by the horns, shake things up, BE BOLD- then screw the small talk they'll all be clawing each others eyes out to sit next to you and it will BE FUN!chanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518479851706665639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-64859987438595299382008-04-29T14:58:00.000-06:002008-04-29T14:58:00.000-06:00I'm a fan of the happy pills, myself.I'm a fan of the happy pills, myself.The Wizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18200774436938621900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-21247566559184257872008-04-29T10:49:00.000-06:002008-04-29T10:49:00.000-06:00I'm sorry. Moving sucks. Especially when you didn...I'm sorry. Moving sucks. Especially when you didn't want to move. I feel your pain. It'll get better- I promise.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219151687274590976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-33533094512577999112008-04-29T08:35:00.000-06:002008-04-29T08:35:00.000-06:00I feel your pain. Although I have not moved, I ca...I feel your pain. Although I have not moved, I can totally understand where you are coming from. And yes, this is YOUR blog and YOU CAN cry if you want to!!! Take as much time as you need to adjust and settle in. We will all be here for you to listen and cry with. {{{HUGS}}}onthegomomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899118515327742159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-60348481491338244512008-04-29T08:26:00.000-06:002008-04-29T08:26:00.000-06:00Okay okay...I'm trying to find out how to get arou...Okay okay...I'm trying to find out how to get around the post-menopause thing...and looking at your beautiful pics I don't think you qualify either...but if I find out how to get past that hiccup...I'll sign us both up for that chocolate study! hahahaha!Shelle-BlokThoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05118555873275829720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-66958880626045329262008-04-29T05:41:00.000-06:002008-04-29T05:41:00.000-06:00Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog!! And don'...Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog!! And don't you ever feel sorry when you have a whine or two! Moving is crazy and hard and heartbreaking and well just plain hard!! You hang in there!!<BR/>dawnDawn's Daily Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08633980042633418063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-77664312142276868402008-04-29T02:26:00.000-06:002008-04-29T02:26:00.000-06:00You could always wear a comment box around (or may...You could always wear a comment box around (or maybe a locker-sized white board, hanging down like some 80's rapper bling) at church meetings...trolling for fellow bloggers, lol.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03362618797920704090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-5927239820971781302008-04-28T23:41:00.000-06:002008-04-28T23:41:00.000-06:00You are doing a good job reaching out. I am so imp...You are doing a good job reaching out. I am so impressed by people that can do that because it is sooo scary!! I am still kind of like wallpaper in my ward, just hanging out waiting to be noticed. I go to playgroup, but I am not as outgoing as i should be. except for the occasional insult that was supposed to be a funny remark, you know. You're making me want to try harder. So, thanks! Those ladies just need to know you for a minute, and they will love you as much as we all do. <BR/>and if you need something to cheer you up, just read Wendy's comment over & over. It made me crack up!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368558553246780132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-82263603566470353192008-04-28T23:19:00.000-06:002008-04-28T23:19:00.000-06:00I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. I love my ...I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. I love my calling, but wish I could have been in RS to sit with you in the back row. It is so hard to start over and make new friends. I think you are doing an amazing job and really trying hard to reach out.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13967738382352704347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-21908888231421584662008-04-28T22:12:00.000-06:002008-04-28T22:12:00.000-06:00Sue, I love you. I also think that playgroups are...Sue, I love you. I also think that playgroups are horrible but that may just be the way to go. I did really like Amy's comment though.Alison Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764321314666554990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-23226617320590657642008-04-28T21:04:00.000-06:002008-04-28T21:04:00.000-06:00I love your explanation for 'people say hi and are...I love your explanation for 'people say hi and are friendly- and then they go and sit with their 'real' friends" (or something like that) One ward we moved in- everyone was 'super friendly' and one couple invited us over for FHE- and I thought we had a great time... well- we called one night to see what they were doing...and their was awkward silence on the other end... followed by, "oh , we are busy"- yeah- going out with their 'real' friends... I guess we were a 'service project'- but - I did make eventually some of my greatest friends who I treasure today... It just takes time... and I know you are super fun and funny- so pretty soon you are going to be complaining that you have too many friends!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078167992560242027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-62670011171888560722008-04-28T21:00:00.000-06:002008-04-28T21:00:00.000-06:00Well Mom - you'll be so proud. Because I actually...Well Mom - you'll be so proud. Because I actually PICKED UP THE PHONE, today Abby went to a friend's house to play, Sarah went to a friend's house to play (after school), and Carter played with his cousin. It was a good day for all of them. But I think I WILL volunteer to host playgroup. It can't hurt.<BR/><BR/>Carol - thanks for the tips - and YES, I want that name ;><BR/><BR/>Anonymous #1 - Email me. I'll hang out with you (when we're not going to or from school, or to gymnastics, or to dance, or... Yeah, I see what you mean.)TheOneTrueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756132396031048647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-75584039661394034052008-04-28T20:46:00.000-06:002008-04-28T20:46:00.000-06:00Sue, so Carol says don't hold your breath about th...Sue, so Carol says don't hold your breath about the playgroup. Sounds like you should just walk right up to the R.S. President and tell her that the playgroup will meet at your house next ___(whatever day) and give her some handouts with your address, phone, etc. Or call her first, since you have a list, to see if anyone has actually organized and planned the playgroup. I know most presidencies would LOVE for someone to actually volunteer to do something without having to pull teeth, and so would the moms who want the group but don't want to take the initiative. Playgroups usually just need someone to get it started. And your kids might find a couple of friends they really enjoy that you can invite over on other days, or who might invite your kids over. In our ward in the summer we have "Moms and Tots in the Park," and everyone packs a sack lunch, brings their kids and blankets to the park. Moms sit around and visit while kids play on the playground. That way no one has their house at risk or open to "inspection." The moms have built some good relationships that way, and it has been an especially good way for new ladies to get acquainted. With your park handy, you might give it a try. Before it gets too hot. Worth a try. Better than sitting on the back row without a plan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-88643132943200952902008-04-28T20:45:00.000-06:002008-04-28T20:45:00.000-06:00It is perfectly, completely, and TOTALLY understan...It is perfectly, completely, and TOTALLY understandable! I wish I could make it just fly by for you...but I can't...so in it's place *hugs*Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931133460067630762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-69198363793012009412008-04-28T20:24:00.000-06:002008-04-28T20:24:00.000-06:00Oh I feel for ya! (((Hugs))) from a completely ran...Oh I feel for ya! (((Hugs))) from a completely random stranger who you quasi know through the net! I am sorry I am not in Nevada because I would so invite you and the kids to come destroy the peace and quiet around here!<BR/><BR/>My husband the therapist always says that time heals everything. You're too new and it will be better soon. Just you wait and see.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676098515413550062noreply@blogger.com