Yesterday I had another exam, and last night I worked through a whole bunch of lab homework. SO MANY VIDEOS TO WATCH.
And then when I was sitting up writing a blog post, man, I just could not keep my eyes open any more.
I decided to table it for another day because no one is going to die if there’s not a Wednesday blog post from me one week.
I didn’t want to not put anything up here, though, because then I knew some of you would worry!
So this is just a small post to say I’m not writing a blog post today. 😉
I promise I’ll be back tomorrow, though!
Elaine N
Thursday 28th of September 2023
Kristen, some of us (ahem, that would be me) have gotten spoiled over the years with daily cheerful, interesting, useful, and gracious blog entries. I don't know of any other blogger who offers all that on a daily basis. Thank you!!! But now that it's time for a change, no worries - some of us (ahem, me) will probably survive without resorting to drink. I'm thinking a bit of chocolate daily might help though...
Kristen
Thursday 28th of September 2023
And an extra cup of tea. ;)
Katy @ The Non-Consumer Advocate
Wednesday 27th of September 2023
I think we'll survive. Mwah!
Rose
Wednesday 27th of September 2023
Question for the hive mind:
My mother, who's dying and was told by the oncologist again today that no, chemo isn't going to cure you and may actually shorten your life, asked me why I didn't want to see her sister, her only sibling.
I didn't know about the oncologist appt, or I might have softened it a bit, but I gave it to her with both barrels. That my aunt had repulsive political and social views, but more importantly, she was never there for my mother. She didn't come to my brother's funeral, nor did she come to my father's funeral, and though I didn't say it, I very very much doubt she'll come to my mother's funeral. That I can't stand her because she's fake and annoying and Dad (who couldn't stand her) had the right idea about her.
I guess after 58 years my mother is used to me, but I don't know, should I have softened it a little? As I've said before, I'm autistic. If people ask my opinion, I give it. Should I have said, "Well, we just don't see eye to eye" or some mealy mouthed junk like that? Also, my mother quite frequently fights with her, or did. I don't know.
Becca
Thursday 28th of September 2023
@Rose,
I'm sorry, Rose. That must have been very hard for you and your parents to not feel like there was family support.
Rose
Thursday 28th of September 2023
@Becca, Yes, it was a nightmare. But I don't care, if it's your only sister's child, you act like a grownup and show up. I very much doubt Susan cares that she blew it off. So did my grandparents, while we're at it.
Becca
Wednesday 27th of September 2023
@Rose,
Funerals for children are very, very hard. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that someone who felt they couldn't handle a child's funeral would later feel too many emotions to attend the same child's father's funeral. Comprehensible even while also reprehensible. Perhaps those were choices your aunt wishes she could change.
Rose
Wednesday 27th of September 2023
@Becca, Though---seriously?---who doesn't attend the funeral of your only sibling's child? Or husband of 53 years*? Someone extremely selfish.
*At my aunt's fourth wedding, my dad said, "How about one for the thumb, Susan!" which refers to Super Bowl rings and wedding bands and it was pretty out of order of Dad, but then, he'd suffered numerous times before, as in her second wedding, where Susan and Groom sang "The Wedding Song," and poor Dad had to spend the entire song reaching a matchbook lest he burst out laughing.
But still. Be there for your only sibling, not her wiseacre husband.
Becca
Wednesday 27th of September 2023
You might be very surprised by her answer, too. ❤️
Karen.
Wednesday 27th of September 2023
Well, the people here are the best. Go, Kristen. Good job, community. You made me teary.
Shelagh
Wednesday 27th of September 2023
Good for you for allowing yourself some grace :)