Friday, August 15, 2008

And the thunder rolls---




Welp—here I am… told ya I wouldn’t stay gone too long. Not that I have been missed too terribly, but there’s been a few to check on me here and there. So those are who I am writin for. Well, them and me. I do enjoy writing. I wrote way back when, even when no one read here. I just write to write, and clear my head sometimes.

In fact, those are the times my better writing seems to enter these pages. When I don’t feel pressured or censored—or protective, or judged. Ya know. I do know ya know—at least some of you do—cuz you’ve told me. It’s too bad we end up feeling that way here—because rarely do we begin our blogs that way—but often we do end them that way. Less open, less “honest”, not as in lying (less honest) just less information, “less honest”, ya know. Yep, thought so.

Well anyhow.

I have been struggling a bit with the thought of stopping the blog thing. But I won’t do that. I have too many people that I just really care about here. And just as many who return that to me. This reading and writing and yalls worlds and even finding new people to read and share with… have simply become a big part of my daily life over this past couple of years. I can’t just walk away from that.

I have walked away from too much in my life as it is. And that is just a part of me that I want to change. Actually, I think I have already changed it. as I have seen myself try to leave this blog—your blogs—even my family a time or two this passed couple years--- I just can’t do it. I have learned what is important to me through y’all… with y’all.. and I can’t change what I’ve learned. What a terrible waste of love and openness that would be. Don’t you think?

Not just for me, but any of us. I really think we are a family of sorts here… so many of us all seem to “know the same people”.. and support each other.. it seems almost strange to me, that it worked out that way. But it also seems that it happened for a reason. It seems it happened that way for reasons we may never know too. Reasons that some have age similarities… religious similarities, childhood similarities, medical similarities, etc etc etc.. or even a conglomeration of several. Some have lost children, some have lost spouses, some have been abused, or have mental illnesses, or physical ailments, that no one else would understand—if not for certain people in “our group”.

For me—I get—and surely hope—I give—to each of you what you get and give to me.. (did that come out right???)

Before I began blogging, I was a shell of who I am today—and by no means is that perfect—LOL—y’all know that. But I sure have come a long way from where I was in the beginning.

it’s been a really rough few months for me here—and y’all know that—most of you do—but I have kept a lot of it to myself—or at least very few others—like one or two. Maybe one day I’ll get brave and just spill it.

someone told me recently—without me even goin into detail—that they “kinda thought ya might be”

after my answer to how have you been lately“.. was “oh, I’m in hell.”

So—maybe it’s almost time to dump it. who knows.

I do know I need more details before I can do that. A week or so. I am not the judge and jury here. I need a professional to make the decisions, when that happens, and I know what the dealio and plan of action is—if I don’t crack up over it—maybe if I do—I’ll let ya know more about it then.

Ok—enough of that ---




About the thunder?? Wanna know where that came from?

Eevee---- woke me up—us--- in a panick at 3 a.m. for the thunderstorm. I went ahead and got up with her. I wasn’t all the way asleep anyhow. Just kinda layin there listening to the storm and her nails on the floor—click-click-click--- ugh.

Poor eevee.

I wonder why she is so scared of thunder. Even rain on the window. It’s upsetting to me. I try to get her to get in bed with us—she wants to-and tries—but her back feet slip on the rugs—or the rugs slip—whichever—and then THAT scares her—so she’s just a ball of crybaby nerves, and won’t get on the bed even tho she wants to. So I usually just get up, and she’ll calm down.

Some.

But even tho she wants to pee—she refuses to go out and face the monster that is thunder.

The dog has issues.

But she’s a good girl.

Cept when she tries to kill sushi.

And I aint even mentionin my cats.

Ugh. The cats—I think I have soulkid “almost “ convinced that those cats are worthless little shittin eatin , scratchhin machines that only destroy and disrupt the entire home. But we still have the dilemma of nowhere to send them. L(

And that puts us in a bind, and worries us. They are the devils spawn ya know. The cats are.

Anyhow

HAPPY FRIDAY to all---

And to all a good

“SOMETHIN you like”

BYEEEEEEEEEEEE

13 comments:

Smocha said...

I slap you face my cryptic crackhead! LOL

I think blogging is the best thing you've had in years. You're good at it and it's something that is "yours" not something done for the family ....or to take care of someone else.
So you best keep on doing it!

Was Evee an outside dog where she used to live?That WOULD make me terrified of thunder.A lot of dogs seem to have that issue.
It's been so long , but i don't think that mine had that particular phobia.Or it could be they were already IN the bed when the thunder started. LOL

I can't believe that you see your cats as so obnoxious. They seem like invisible cats compared to mine. Mine are constantly in your face ,on your shoulder, head butting the spoon while you try to make coffee. (well, you know them) lol


Why don't you put them a nice profile on pet finder?You live in a big enough area that surely a good home could be found for them.
You know they're gonna live til they're 25. Bwa hahahaha

What's yer POD? this is my last day with my hubs. *Sniffle*

Love me

P.s. I took some movies the other day on my Kodak, they will not upload to windows movie maker. help!!!!

ac said...

I know what ya mean about blogging friends. I heart mine to pieces. (This means you!) I wrote a post once about how the song 'Here we go round in circles" plays in my head when I read my blog buds pages. I see so many of the same peeps everywhere I go.... Thus... the circle thing...? Well, it made sense (to ME!!) when I wrote it. Ha! Thanks for your words yesterday. :) Take care you!

JLee said...

That was some storm last night, eh? My youngin' crawled into bed with me as usual. It's still raining cats and dogs and I need to go school clothes shopping. UG
I'm glad you're still blogging and I think it's great therapy indeed :)
Have a great weekend!

Brad said...

You hit the nail on the head for me this morning. I was driving into work thinking about what I would do first this morning. Of course it's open google reader and see who's posted. Your post told me to open yours first, now I know why. I really enjoy all of you my blogger family. I look forward to reading you everyday and seeing what your up too. I would be a very sad blogger if you decided to stop. I may even have to hunt you down.

I wouldn't worry about being 'less honest' or holding some back. That's completely understandable. Even though we do have our little family there are others out here to and you do need to be some what careful what you put out here and how you expose yourself.

On that note I'll end with this. Please know that there's a dude out in Washington who loves you, loves your writing, and would be ticked as hell if you went away.

Hope your friday is a fine one.

Fishing today ?

Over 90* here today - which for us weather wimps might as well be 110*

Take care baby!

SOUL said...

i'm sooo tired right now-- i can't reply-- but i seeee yall.
i'll reply and get around to see yall latah tonight-- :))
thanks for stopppin by ----
soul

Lynx217 said...

good to see you back my dear.
by the way, catch me a catfish and enjoy it for me would ya? store bought just isn't the same!
I am terrified of storms, badly. I also have a cat that is too. Perhaps if you hear it coming early enough, take him to bed before he hears it. Or if you know it's coming. Start the cuddles before it hits. But this advice comes from a cat chick, not a dog chick, so good luck.
I agree if you really wanna git rid of the cats, use a no-kill shelter at least, but preferably petfinder, though you got to be careful. But if you want to trade, I got 3 20lb lugnuts that mooch and want to cuddle all the time. I can get clawing under control fast :) God gave us spray bottles for a reason!

Mary said...

Brad said it better than I ever could. I think we all have something to offer the others. Without you in my circle there would be a huge hole that no one could fill. I always look forward to reading your blog.

I'm afraid that I don't think to tone down my writing very much. I lived so many years in a glass bubble that I really am just "out there." Sometimes I shock my children - that's their tough luck.

Soul, you need to do what's best for you but I hope and pray that it's not your decision to close your blog. We love you.

desert dirt diva said...

I see you did not get your sister cat lovin gene's.....thats o.k. anyways you and your sister are the reason i started readin and doing blogs.. as a matter of fact, and i know you did not know this your blog was the very first blog i ever read at smochas house,...so You must not stop writing!!!!

Jamie said...

I am happy to see that you are back, too. A day without soul-ism's just isn't a good day.

Hope you are doing well---and feeling good.

xo

Smocha said...

update hawg!

SOUL said...

i vill--- i am busy-- i'm batman.. remembah???

:))

i FINALLY got my bank right---
NOW i have to STILL fix the overdraft fee at one bank, and the late payment fee on the credit card-- that were NOT my fault-- well.. sort of NOT.

aaaahlll be baaack.

Karen said...

Hey Soul

Well I just had nearly a 3 week break and though I don't feel like I'm all the way back yet, I do feel better for it. Maybe when you feel this way just take a break and then come back when you're ready.

I hear you on the honesty thing. I used to let it all hang out but that was before I had two nasty experiences with stalkers so now I keep a lid on things a bit. It pisses me off but what can you do?

It would be a real shame if you ever left blogging Soul, as much for yourself as us. You are much loved around the halls of the blogosphere, you have to know that.

Keep smiling and keep blogging :)

Golden To Silver Val said...

Good grief Soul-friend, you're a sight for sore eyes! Glad to see you back posting....I've missed my daily dose of Soul.
Lots of drama going on, but it seems to have quieted down and I sure hope it stays that way. This is a nostalgic weekend...millions of old memories being stirred up....add a full moon to that and I've had a few tears shed. Damn! What's wrong with me!
Hugs. Charlotte