Where Are You?
by Kym on August 14, 2008
This evening Neil and I are taking off for a long weekend trip. Alone. No kids. We’re pretty blessed to have a babysitter we trust who can stay with our kids for a stretch of time like this. I’m so weary lately though that I can’t summon up near the level of excitement I feel I should be feeling.
Perhaps because I’ve decided to leave the laptop at home.
I hear you gasping. I hear the thuds of my readers dropping to the floor because of the shock and horror of it all.
Thing is, I’m lucky enough to be married to a guy I’m fairly fond of. It’s been hard to remember why I love the guy though because I hardly see him/talk to him anymore. It’s to the point that we’re considering booking appointments with each other. Some priorities need to shift around here, and a weekend away (with no other priorities) seems like a good time to start.
I will bring a notebook with me though. Hmm. Wonder if I remember how to write with a pen…
In the meantime, I’ve slapped a graphic of a world map up there because I’m curious as to where all my readers are at. For those of you not wrapped up in anonymity, tell me please, where are you?
When the weekend’s over I hope to come home to a hefty number of comments. Maybe I’ll pin up a huge map of the world and stick push pins in it or something.
Come on, it’s my birthday on Tuesday (like how I slipped that in there?), humour me!
54 comments
I’m in Virginia. But in a few weeks I’ll be in Ohio. A couple months ago I was in Oxford, England. Basically I’m a vagrant. But I’ll be in Ohio for around six years, so I guess mostly I’m there, although I’m not there yet. I’m very metaphysical.
Have a nice weekend with your husband!
by Thora on August 14, 2008 at 7:13 pm. #
Have fun and write something amazing and mostly just enjoy your hubby time. You need it.
by Eowyn on August 14, 2008 at 7:23 pm. #
Abbotsford, BC.
P.S. I still haven’t thanked you for the offer to help with templates. Thank You!
by Jennie C. on August 14, 2008 at 7:27 pm. #
Have fun!!! A lot of it…
What a great plan, a weekend with the man you’ve nearly forgotten. I have one of those too! Poor guy.
And happy early birthday, lady!
by heather of the EO on August 14, 2008 at 7:31 pm. #
Like, I’m TOTALLY from Southern Cali! Ya know?
Have a super fabulous trip!
by Melissa on August 14, 2008 at 8:34 pm. #
Um – just put a car din the mail… how long from Ottawa to B.C.??
by lapoflux on August 14, 2008 at 8:34 pm. #
I’m where you are going : ) Yay!!! I get to see you in 22 1/2 hours…
by Erin on August 14, 2008 at 9:13 pm. #
I am also from where you are going…lol! Don’t think I’ll be able to make it to dinner though, I’ll send my love through Erin!!!
HUGS!
Have a great trip with your hubby!!!
by Louise on August 14, 2008 at 9:45 pm. #
Utah is where I am right now.
Have a great weekend.
by Sandra on August 14, 2008 at 10:25 pm. #
I live in Virginia now, but started reading you when we lived in Italy!
by Cheri on August 15, 2008 at 12:06 am. #
If I have to tell you where in the world I live, you’re in BIG trouble, young lady!
That said, I hope your weekend minimoon is FANTABULOUS! You and Neil need to always remember that you’re spouses first and foremost. *HUGS*
love you!
by Kate on August 15, 2008 at 12:41 am. #
Hurray for time with the husband sans laptop. You have a fabulous time.
My location…stick a pin in the middle of New York. I’m there. (and not in the city…I’m in the state)
I have a work retreat this week (MEH) and may not be blogging so I will wish you a very happy birthday in advance.
by Leendaluu on August 15, 2008 at 12:57 am. #
I’m from St. Louis, MO, but make Abbotsford, BC my home now. But one day, I’ll hopefully be on a huge plot of land that has lots of green (no pine beetle, thank you), lots of snow during the winter months, equal parts sunshine and rain, mountains, water, and cool rocks to collect….all somewhere in beautiful British Columbia.
I know, I know, we should be neighbors. =) That would be fun.
by Inkling on August 15, 2008 at 1:45 am. #
Enjoy this blessed opportunity you have been given!
by An Ordinary Mom on August 15, 2008 at 4:15 am. #
Have a fun weekend! I’m in Washington state.
by John and Laura on August 15, 2008 at 5:52 am. #
Just north of Dallas, TX, though I’m from Utah and found your blog through a comment on my sister’s who was living near Seattle at the time. ;) Hope you guys have/had fun!
by KieraAnne on August 15, 2008 at 6:10 am. #
I’m across the pond in London. Have a lovely weekend!
by razzler on August 15, 2008 at 7:47 am. #
Well, I am even farther away – A pond and THE SEA (Mediterranean) all the way to Israel.
Kimberly, you could make a very good business of hiring out your babysitter.
And not only in your place. Think about the idea and you feel like using, don’t forget from whom it came :-)
by Jack on August 15, 2008 at 9:58 am. #
I’m in New Mexico.
I’m not sure if I even own any pens…
by Memarie Lane on August 15, 2008 at 1:30 pm. #
Have fun. Are you going to be in WA state? That’s where I am planted.
by Jan on August 15, 2008 at 1:38 pm. #
I’m in Utah.
Have a nice trip.
by Karlene on August 15, 2008 at 1:42 pm. #
oooo! Call me if you come to Colorado!
And have a great time!
by JustRandi on August 15, 2008 at 1:50 pm. #
Houston, TX via Portland, OR via Novato, CA.
Have a great weekend!
by stacey @ happyarewe on August 15, 2008 at 2:12 pm. #
i am everywhere and nowhere.
i am somewhere and anywhere.
i am your future and your past.
okay i’m not really your past. i’m in wales.
by holly on August 15, 2008 at 2:54 pm. #
Nothing like a weekend away to spice things up! I am amazed at how even an overnighter away with my hubby works so well at reconnecting us.
Have a blast!
by Amber on August 15, 2008 at 3:35 pm. #
I’m in Utah!
by Tristi Pinkston on August 15, 2008 at 4:30 pm. #
I’m in East Tennessee, which I think you already know.
Enjoy your weekend. I need one badly. :)
by That Chick Over There on August 15, 2008 at 5:47 pm. #
Colorada. :)
by Elaine on August 15, 2008 at 7:25 pm. #
Have a great time.
From Willow Park, Texas!
by Don on August 15, 2008 at 9:51 pm. #
I’m in front of my computer!
by wynne on August 15, 2008 at 11:41 pm. #
…in Lala land?
by wynne on August 15, 2008 at 11:42 pm. #
Mansfield, North Nottinghamshire, Uk. But you knew that right?
Have a fab time sweetie. He is so worth being laptopless for. That sounds almost rude doesn’t it. Hee hee.
by Jo Beaufoix on August 15, 2008 at 11:49 pm. #
My husband thought I should lie… Hmm…Where should I say that I am?? He said: I’m holed up in an ancient Etruscan city, hiding from Italian law enforcement.
It’s just too bad you’ve met me and know the truth!
by Tirzah on August 16, 2008 at 1:52 am. #
Colorful Colorado here!
I’m so glad you and Neil are getting away together. Enjoy your trip!!
by Beth on August 16, 2008 at 4:11 am. #
I live on the North Oregon Coast. Our town is situated on a spit of land that has the ocean on one side,and the Columbia River and a Bay on two other sides.
by Heffalump on August 16, 2008 at 4:47 am. #
Sounds like a wonderful idea to me. Go and enjoy yourself.
You know where I am but just in case you forgot, I’m in Cornelius, Oregon.
by Tonya on August 16, 2008 at 5:10 am. #
I’m in central Alberta.
by Anna Maria Junus on August 16, 2008 at 9:33 am. #
Okay, out of the lurking shadows I step to tell you I am in Southern Georgia (the state, not the country).
by Jenn on August 16, 2008 at 2:14 pm. #
Think Packers! Have a great time. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
by Mrs4444 on August 16, 2008 at 3:37 pm. #
Birthday?
by Dapoppins on August 17, 2008 at 1:30 am. #
Mmmmm, your weekend sounds dreamy. I hope you savor every second of it.
As for me, I’m in Highlands Ranch, Colorado– a Denver suburb. But you knew that. But your readers might not. And… you know… I’m comment #45 and no one’s going to read this far down, so… your readers still don’t know. But you do. Again.
by Brillig on August 17, 2008 at 2:20 am. #
I live in St. Albans, WV
by Anonymous on August 17, 2008 at 3:28 am. #
I hope that you are having a lovely weekend, Kim.
And I am in San Diego, California :)
by Guinhyvar on August 17, 2008 at 6:53 am. #
Ooooh!! Have fun. Very happy you guys get a chance to have alone time!!
by Tracey on August 17, 2008 at 11:54 pm. #
Baltimore, MD… and I absolutely love your blog.
by Lizi on August 18, 2008 at 12:42 am. #
at home…..Adams back at work today and I’m doing all those normal mama things that I’ve been neglecting. you know, laundry, cleaning the kitchen, watering my plants. so exciting hey?? lolol
by Jenn on August 18, 2008 at 3:34 pm. #
vancouver, WA w/dappopins
and may i suggest stickers rather than pins? it feels much better when you accidentally step on a sticker.
by missburrows on August 18, 2008 at 5:06 pm. #
Michigan. And I am about to hit the road to take my only child to BYU. (sob)
SB
by Anonymous on August 18, 2008 at 5:21 pm. #
Winston-Salem, NC via Monterey, CA via Junction City, Kansas via Augsburg Germany.
Happy Birthday – Enjoy him!
by The Duchess of Wessex on August 18, 2008 at 6:02 pm. #
At the moment…Whidbey Island, Washington. Usually? Huntington Beach, CA. Have fun!!!
by Melanie J on August 18, 2008 at 6:56 pm. #