I’ve given myself 10 minutes to write this blog post. So let’s see what happens.
Since my camera has 1574 photos on it, it looks like we won’t be posting any new photos today — except maybe this terrible photo I snapped and downloaded a few days ago of MAARRRGE with a Halloween skull on her….
I put the skull on her just to take this photo for you, Gorgeouses, and in hopes of bringing back this OLD tradition (whew, that’s an old blog post).
MAARRRGE has become a little high maintenance in her old age. I have to give her a thyroid pill twice a day. But look at her — she’s FIFTEEN and FABULOUS!
I have 10 minutes to write a blog post, and I’m talking kitty geriatrics? Oy veh.
But you know, I was at Blissdom Canada last weekend, and I did my Tribe Leader thing. And someone in the tribe insisted I write mostly about “emotions” and “feelings” in this blog, even though I distinctly demonstrated in my last blog post that I’m not interested feelings, italicized feelings.
So I thought I better write about something that had nothing to do with feelings asap. So here we are. Kitty geriatrics. Booyah!
MAAARRRGE.
Anyway, I only have 10 minutes to write here this week, Gorgeouses, because we have some very exciting stuff going on at Todaysparent.com: we are fully relaunching the website. It is going to be state-of-the-art when it’s fully ready — but getting there is a huge process involving the whole team (actually several teams!). ALL HANDS ON DECK.
So I have to go migrate articles and find photos and format and stylize and edit — while tweeting, Facebooking and writing at most one blog post a day at Celebrity Candy.
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP! That’s 10 minutes!
Love love love! I’ll keep you posted when the seriously adorable new Todaysparent.com site is up and running. In the meantime…, I’m quitting chai lattes officially for what must be the 4,457th time. Wish me luck!
Here’s a quote that should help me and anyone of you with a sweet-cinnamony addiction. I found it in VegNews Magazine (p. 47), which I was flipping through with great agitation earlier today outside the Monkey’s dance class, as the Rascal asked me question after question every two seconds. Checkit:
If you look for sweetness, your search will be endless; if you seek the true taste, you will find what you’re looking for.
Ahhh, the Buddhist axiom! VegNews Mag suggests this one means FRUIT is ultimately sweeter than chai tea lattes. Blergh.
The Rascal has conjunctivitis.
See what’s happening here? 5 extra minutes of PROCRASTINATION. But, whew, it’s amazing (sighh, maybe not amazing) what you can write in 15 minutes. I should do this more often…. GOTTAGO!
Later, Loves!
xo Haley-O




































Jenifer said, October 21st, 2011 at 12:06 pm
What if Chai is true taste?! Ha. I haven’t had one in months…they are my winter drink. Good to hear from you!
Ruth - The Freelance Writing Blog said, October 21st, 2011 at 1:11 pm
First of all, Chai lattes are gross. Blech.
Second of all, you are a brilliant writer – 10 minutes, and I was riveted (the kitty geriatrics notwithstanding!)
Third of all, can’t wait to see the new website! Please keep me posted. Did you do led today? I went later…enjoy your Saturday.
Teena in Toronto said, October 22nd, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Wow! That’s a lot of pictures! I leave very few on my camera.
Ernesta Rossi said, October 22nd, 2011 at 11:44 pm
That was a whirlwind of a post! Why is it so hard to quit something? I am trying to quit coffee but can’t get past the caffeine headache!
Nenette said, October 23rd, 2011 at 12:15 am
Do I have to pull out that tweet I saved for you ages ago about quitting chai tea lattes? I will. I still have it.
But only if it will help. I will resist if you don’t want me to be “naggy mom”.
I’m with you. I’m trying to quit pumpkin spice lattes. I’m so happy they’re limited time only. Otherwise, I’d be so screwed.
Hugs for MAAAARRRGE, and for you, and for your awesome quickie posts.
xo
Lindsey said, October 25th, 2011 at 2:35 am
Lookitmee typing on my dang phone!! Had to comment. Love your wackadoodle posts! Don’t get emotional on us, it’s your quirkiness I love. Looking forward to the new TP site!! Overandout.
lika said, October 25th, 2011 at 5:19 am
nice funny post

you write lovely
cool cat
chai is not tasty at all!
lika
Linda said, October 26th, 2011 at 12:02 am
I am happy to hear about the new sites progress. I never forget to visit it. It is impressive how you made an amazing 10 minutes post. Reading it gave me a feeling of rush as well. I am practicing the technique and I feel I am doing well.
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