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Let's Get Personal

So, Trini and I were talking yesterday about revealing personal stuff on our blogs. Some people treat their blogs like they're on a reality show. They reveal very personal triumphs and tragedies. It's probably very cathartic but also very scary. They really put themselves out there to perfect strangers. Anyway, I decided to try this out. Next week, every post is going to be some sort of a personal revelation. I don't know yet just how deep I'll go but I'm curious about how it makes me feel and the comments I'll receive.

So, if there's anything you have ever wondered about me, ask. Or, give me topic ideas. I already have some things in mind. If there's absolutely nothing you're curious about, just sit back and enjoy the ride. You'll definitely learn something new about me.

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Danae's new phrase is "I'm frustrated". She's been saying it for a couple of days but Dwayne just heard it last night for the first time. He had to do a double take. She uses it appropriately too. I've been introducing new words to her vocabulary because she had been saying "I'm mad" all the time. We discussed her feelings and I now realize she would say she was mad but really meant frustrated or sad or confused.

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I have to get a new car and I don't want to. Because I worked in insurance, I hate the thought of getting another depreciable asset that I have to actually spend money on. But, I need something to fit my growing family. I'm not even going to seriously look until January though. It will be an SUV of some sort and I really don't like trucks.

Comments

bklynq said…
I will just sit back and enjoy the ride because I don't have any things I need answered. You sure you don't want to get a mini van? :-) I'm just joking with you because we discussed that before.
10:11 AM
Anonymous said…
I can't wait to read your blog next week. We got our new mini van a little over a month ago for our growing family and I am sooo in love with it. I never thought I would like it especially since I loved my old car. It's got tons of good stuff in it, was a great price and had all the things you're supposed ask for when making this important purchase but the thing that sold me was the heated the seats--which comes in handy here in Indy.

Joelle
12:03 PM
Anonymous said…
Okay so I am very interested in finding out about your inner most thoughts. Right now I have nothing that I want to know about.

I did note that Danae's vocabulary is growing. If only you could be the mommy of some of the kids I work with. I would love to have her in my class. Well she wouldn't qualify for services.

Jenise
9:56 PM
CreoleInDC said…
Ya know...I think I "know" you pretty well from just reading what you write here and on your comments. And I know that me likey you. :)
2:47 PM
Anonymous said…
Well the ride is on. I can only imagine the new things in store for me next week. Looking forward to the insight Bridge. Again, I am very happy for you and the family. No one does better with kids than you. I wish you were here, Peyton and Preston would really enjoy and learn a lot from you. God has given you a talent and patience with the little ones. On the car note, even though you won't start looking until January, at least start narrowing your options. Decide which ones you are interested in looking at and their features that way you don't have to look at SUVs you know you don't want.

Nazah
1:30 PM
Anonymous said…
Can't wait to hear what you have to say. I must say that revealing personal things can sometimes be refreshing.

Trinimerican
5:01 PM
Anonymous said…
Actually, now is the best time to buy a car because of them wanting to get rid of the 2008/2009 for the upcoming year of cars 2009/2010.

Red
9:25 PM
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