Temporary? Insanity

So before I attempt to be funny to smooth over yesterday’s drama…well, the words “thank you” just seem too trite to express what I’m feeling. Those people who roll their eyes a bit when they hear the word “blog”? Experiences like I had yesterday are what they don’t understand. I was able to come here and just spew. Just pour out whatever popped into my head and then hit publish.

With no fear. None.

In a world full of silent and not so silent criticism, that’s verging on miraculous. But that’s one of the things about blogging isn’t it? There are over a billion blogs out there, and through trial and error we find the blog authors who appeal to us, or who we connect with. Which means that if someone is reading your blog? They’re doing it because there’s something about you they like and enjoy. That alone is so bolstering to the wounded self-esteem, but add sweet, loving, encouraging comments like the ones I received yesterday and the self-esteem soars.

All too briefly, of course, but still. The memory of that sensation lingers and carries us through other bad times.

So do the laughs, of which I share a few now. These are the search terms that have lead people to my blog in the last two weeks. And yes, Google has a lot to answer for.

friggin - Oh my. It’s true. I’m guilty of using a pretend swear word.
What is a self sustaining ego – definitely not mine, that’s why I blog!
Bulk ob tampons – multiple hits from this one. Don’t know if that makes me more or less inclined to do future product reviews.
how to find joy in housework – is it bad that I giggled at that?
Temporary insanity is fake – aren’t not!
bossy 11 year old daughter – trade you for my four year old.
parent yell too much – maybe they’re ticked off that you’re spending too much time on the computer and have a worrying grasp of basic grammar? Shut the computer off and do your homework,.
learning to live with angry parents – my kids sympathize with you, I’m sure. I like the word learning in there. I don’t know you, but you sound like a good kid. Sniff sniff.
why does my dog chew on my tampon – people really do think Google knows everything, don’t they?
My tampon after wee – Wet and soggy I’d imagine. This is proof positive that the general populace a) is not as bright as we would like to think and b) has far, far too much time on its hands.
Is this the face that launched a thousand ships? – Oh yes. That was me.
Take of my panties to get to my heart – Having never in the whole history of my blog used the word panty or panties, this one completely boggles my mind. And makes me giggle over the searcher’s complete lack of understanding of basic anatomy. The heart is more in the bra area, dear.
Parents always angry at me – hey, there’s another one of the readers I could totally hook you up with…
My life is a lie – I’m going to haul out the too much time on the computer response again. Stop googling and start living!
Pictures of unorganized messy house – you can come over and do a photo shoot if you like. After three weeks of NaNoWriMo I make just about anyone look good.
Hannah Montana advent – Oh no you did not! Not only do they make and sell the horrid things, people WANT to buy them? Gah!
On my way to insanity but I’m laughing at myself – Oh I am so with you on this one. In fact, it’s a big part of the reason why I blog.

Which, admittedly, I haven’t been doing a terribly good job of lately. To those of you (that is, all of you) who haven’t seen me around your blog for a week or two…well, you know I think you’re wonderful, right? I’ll raffle off free copies of my book if I ever finish it. Promise.