Much like the rest of blog land, I’m calling it quits until the new year. Before I do that, however, I wanted to thank all of you for making this year an amazing one for me and my family. Not amazing in that I can live abroad for a year, support my family, or pay off my student loans from law school, but that large diet coke you spot me every month is aces.
Thank you for laughing–chuckling, whatever–at my dry humor that doesn’t always translate online. (Like maybe that whole first paragraph?) I’m thrilled most of you appreciate my rapier wit and impeccable comedic timing, or at least do a damn fine job pretending. It takes a special person to tolerate a blogger who writes about sculling mushroom brushes having an existential crisis, and your loyalty (and tolerance) is not lost on me. Of course, like a good narcissist, I’ve taken your acceptance and used it as license to do more of the same next year. 2011 will be my Year of the Blog. I want to grow it, yes, but I also want to push myself creatively and make my spot in your reader something more. More funny, more poignant, and more like something not usually seen in a parenting blog. How perfectly nebulous and unquantifiable! I also predict 2011 will be the Year of Next Time Create Measurable Goals.
Yes, it’s a tall order, and one that may not be possible to achieve in 365 short days. No, I don’t really know exactly what I will be doing in 2011 that I am not already doing now. Still, I feel like this is it, even though I don’t know why. This shouldn’t be surprising; how could I not feel like I can conquer the world (and blog land) with people like you in my corner?
I wish for all of you a wonderful holiday and Year of the Blog. Better yet, I wish for you a year worth blogging about.*
*The attorney in me feels compelled to clarify that while a “year worth blogging about” can include, but is not limited to, disease, disaster, heartache, and all manner of tragedy, I’m referring strictly to content that is warm, fuzzy, and packed with an embarrassment of Care Bears.
xoxo,
Jules
Looking forward to a new year following your blog. Your dry humor definitely does translate. I know that you have brought laughing tears to this girls eyes on so many occasions.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
Monica
Merry Christmas! You deserve a break. I am looking forward to many more of your entertaining blogs. Take care and stay dry! Sharon
Merry Christmas Jules!!
(And for the record – you’ve never been a parenting blog for me. I’m a 24 year old college student that just so happens to really like hearing what you have to say :)
I love that.
It has meant alot to me to read about a talented and educated woman who has made tough decisions about how to use her gifts. I love your ability to reflect on yourself and laugh at yourself. It is inspiring and I think you are doing a meaningful work with your blog. Hope that doesn’t sound creepy coming from a complete stranger:) Have a very Merry Christmas.
Ooh, the year of the blog … I can’t wait! Until then, hope your holidays find you well and happy, making the grandest of memories!
Merry Christmas to you and your family! I’m looking forward to seeing what you’re up to in 2011!
Merry Christmas! Blessing to you and the fam in the coming year. Thanks for the laughs and sharing your life.
Merry Christmas! And Thank You for the bringing fun and humor to my life. As a parent of an almost 2 year old and 3 year old, your blog is a joy to read.
yay! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope your time off is peaceful and full of joy! when you say Year of the Blog, it makes me think of Year of the ____ in the Chinese calendar. should there be an animal/logo to go with your endeavor? :)
An elephant, definitely.
Hi! I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of months now from Chicago. I want you to know I think your blog is quite entertaining and I often laugh out loud, like today. Thanks for sharing your stories and musings with us!
I love your blog! You bring a lot of laughter …right to my desk at work, just when i need it most! I look forward to another year of ‘unread library’ & ‘unstyled life’ and tales of children (mine is 5 so i totally relate to a lot of the stories even though she’s a SHE)- not to mention all the random things i never thought to think about, but then think ‘why did i never think about this?’
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Enjoy your mini-break~
Your blog is already one of my favorite stops in my Google Reader, so I’m looking forward to even more awesomeness. Or elephants, that would be fine, too. (PS: I’m thinking 2011 is the Year of the Blog for me, too. As in starting one…we’ll see. I have 372 days to decide so no rush, really.)
And Merry Christmas!
Hello Jules,
May you and yours have a wonderful Christmas. Enjoy your time away from the blog. Looking forward to your entries in 2011!
Have a wonderful break, my dear. You deserve it.
Our pastor gives the same lovely benediction every Sunday, and I’ve found that it doubles equally well as a Christmas blessing:
“May the love and peace of Jesus Christ be with you, and may the fellowship of his Spirit be yours now and forever.”
Merry Christmas to you and yours. See you in 2011!
Jules:
Your blog is not another mommy blog. For one thing, I am clearly not the only one of your reader who doesn’t have kids. You are funny, witty, and a super writier – there is no denying the fact that your readers wouldn’t stick around if you weren’t (probably). So, thank you, Jules. You provide a bright spot on some pretty awful days (as well as some pretty good ones).
I just came across your blog through your comment on the pioneer woman. Your blog is so pretty to look at!! I hope you succeed in your goals (esp. staying home). Love the name by the way!