A couple of weeks ago, I had problems logging into Joeuser. The problems continued up until a couple of days ago, but all seems well, now. I solved my own personal blogging crisis by signing up for another blog site, and it's interesting to see the pros and cons to both sites. I registered at LiveJournal, and was surprised at the amount of people who were a part of this giant community. In fact, the numbers kind of scare me, as well as how easy it is to identify people who blog there. You ...
Most of the bloggers on Joeuser are great, but the occasional few that are around really make me feel like calling it a day. It's pretty depressing seeing their posts and the negativity they produce, but its getting to the point where it's hard to just say that they have their own right to their own opinion. It is becoming a hate-filled site, unfortunately. I suppose there is not much that I can do about it, except complain in my own, non-hate blog. I welcome opinions that don't necessarily...
When I was young, I guess about 9 or so, I wanted what all the girls were wearing... white hi-top running shoes called Sparx. I begged. I pleaded. And eventually, after many months of whining, was taken to the local department store to pick out my shoes. There was only a few pairs left... in pink. I had to have them, though. I went home with them, wearing them straight from the store and the next day went to school. They laughed at me. Made fun of my new pink Sparx. Just so that there was ...
It's about that time of year... the new season brings forth the opportunity to look back and make decisions about the future that lies ahead. I have been doing some thinking, but I'm not going to fool anyone, I've been doing a lot of burying my head in the sand, too. I gave myself some time between studies, to decide if it was right for me to continue on. My GPA is high enough where I could feasibly make that jump into even higher learning, but what it all really breaks down to is the is...
Sometimes I wonder if a feature like Instant Messaging or an email function would be of benefit here at JoeUser. You know, some posts end up being pretty personal and I'd like the option to respond in a more personal way accordingly. Then, I reconsider, knowing that these options are available outside of this site. Thing is, I try to keep JoeUser away from my life outside of the Net... although it is getting more difficult to do. Does anyone have times, maybe while sitting in traffic, or...
Not too long ago, I posted a comment regarding satisfaction in blogging at JoeUser. I alluded to being 'not completely' satisfied quickly from the top of my head, and now, in retrospect, want to make ammendments to that comment. The things that I am not happy about JoeUser are strictly from a National point of view. I live in Canada, or, in my eyes, Turtle Island. The Anishnaabe in me feels both a part of Canada and the US since there was no dividing lines and the continent was imaged as on...
We’ve seen it before. Since I’ve been blogging here at Joeuser, I’ve seen more than a handful of people leave. Yeah, there are a lot of people who start blogs up, realize it’s not for them, and then just fade into the sunset. And there are others who feel that it’s time for the grand finale. The big production of goodbye . The funny thing about writing this article, is that I’ve been meaning to write it for some time now, and it just happens to coincide with another blogger ‘friend’ ...
Yep... 34. I'm not going to do much pondering over the previous year and years past, but will instead be grateful for the good things in life. Good friends, amazing family and we are all healthy and happy. I will celebrate with my sister with dinner, good conversation and dancing to Retro 80's music. It's going to be a great night. I got a new purse, and a new book by J.G. Ballard, plus a mountain of homemade cards from the girls. Oh, and I will be seeing some very good friends who will ...
I don't eat meat. Well, not very often at least. We stick to mostly fish, chicken and tofu, but tonight, for our birthday dinner we had the biggest serving of steak imaginable. That, a potato, a side of sauteed mushrooms and a bit of salad and slice of birthday cake... I've undone all the good work of exercise and basketball that I managed to get in last week all in one meal. But hey... it was good. I think, in regards to my last blog, my mood has changed yet again. I think all I needed...
I haven't posted a blog for a long time. (Well, it's been since Thursday, but in JoeUser time it's been almost a year.) I've been floating around a bit, responding to a few things here and there, but my heart hasn't been in it. My mood has been very unstable. Not unstable in the 'I'm off to purchase a semi-automatic, see you by the highway' kind of unstable, just a lot of ups and downs. I'm making life hard for my family, for my daughter, and especially for myself. Why? Beats the hell out ...
After spending an insane amount of time reading, I've come to the conclusion that I've picked the cream of the crop to blog with. Joeuser has been a great place to interact, even with it's little ups and downs that go with a massively different community. Now, I am not going to name names, but after reading some comments that others have left, on long-ago written posts that have suddenly become active again, I can't believe I didn't take note earlier. I have a handful (well, two, actually.) ...
I might have mentioned the fact that in my little town we only have two radio stations to choose from. Wait. That's not entirely correct, we also pull in CBC Radio One, a country station, and a Christian Rock station, but since I'm not particularly fond of any of these channels, I'll say that the 2 options that I am left with is a Classic Rock station and a Top 40 station. JayZ and Beyonce's Crazy in Love song is downright addictive. I can't not help but start dancing and singing along, ...
I've never had a comment of mine removed from a post, until today. Oh well. It must have hit a nerve enough for it to be removed, but in the grand scope of things, I suppose it doesn't really matter anyway. Not too much has been going on today... except that I feel like a Super Mommy! I cleaned the kitchen and it damn near sparkles. The place still smells like pine-sol...mmmmmm.... I helped my daughter with her homework...she's a genius! I fed her a well-balanced meal, and she's going i...
"I take a 3 1/2 but an 8 feels so good." -Olive Oyl to Popeye- referring to her size in roller skates. Some of the best lines come from cartoons. And then, there's some that are direct from life. I love being an auntie. In some ways, it's better than being a Mommy because you can spoil your sibling's child rotten and give them back when they start to act up. Not like with your own child. Then, you just have to deal. Skylar, my niece, is 3. She's a sweet little girl, and I think the th...