Yes, we had a earthquake. And while it was scary for those 2.2 seconds, I find all the INSANE MEDIA COVERAGE nothing but annoying. It is kind of like when DC gets hit with a snowstorm and then for 10 DAYS afterwards there is nothing but snow on TV. If I wanted to see snow I would go outside. Can I watch General Hospital please?
I do have one comment about the earthquake. My dog, who barks if a leaf blows, was unfazed by THE 5.9 EARTHQUAKE. My dog is a lunatic. And a knick knack in my breakfront broke! I have earthquake damage!
Michael and I had a lovely, lovely day today, in our Week of Fun. We had a playdate with his closest friend from kindergarten and I ended up hanging out with his mom and we had a picnic at the park and talked and laughed and watched the boys play. And then I was back at their house for EARTHQUAKE. Doug is making dinner which we plan to eat outside in this gorgeous weather and for about 10 minutes I kind of forgot all the stress.
During the playdate Michael's friend's mom went on and on about two blogs she loves to read. And I was all, I know them! They are my friends! And somehow I didn't tell her I have a blog. And now that just seems weird that I didn't tell her. Now I need to be all like, "remember that day we had an earthquake and we talked about blogs? I have a blog!" Yeah, that is probably never going to happen. I'm a wimp about telling people about the blog.
I found out who Michael's 1st grade teacher is going to be, and it was the teacher I was really hoping for. I'm taking that as a sign of good things to come. Because at this point I can chose pessimism or optimism, and for the first time in a long time I'm choosing optimism. At least today. Michael will have a good first grade year. Doug will find a job. We will get through this, we will all be ok.
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I like that part about how you forgot about your stress for 10 minutes. Yay for optimism.
Glad to hear you are enjoying your week with Michael. Surely getting the teacher you were hoping for is just a sign of all the good things to come!
Yeah, when the news led their earthquake coverage with a photo of a liquor store with broken wine bottles on the floor, I started rolling my eyes.
Also, I will probably unintentionally out you to your friend’s family, so never you fear. 
I like reading a happy post.
I’ve gotten a lot more bold about telling people irl about my blog, but only do it if the topic comes up. It’s kinda scary.
Optimism, FTW!
This will work out, you *will* get through all this…remember that optimism is powerful. And I don’t really talk about my blog, but I know there are a few people in my town of 5,000 who read it. Some cop to it when they see me, others don’t…and I don’t volunteer the info, either.
Telling people you have a blog is always a little awkward.
Good for you for seeing the positive – it will all be okay.