I have mentioned a few times that I’m working on setting up an online store for my parents’ home furnishings shop, Style Key West. And I actually had the hubris to think that it would be all done by last Friday. I even ignored my blogs for a week to work on the project. And guess what? IT’S STILL NOT DONE. I’m in data entry hell.
That’s wildly exaggerated of course, because “hell” implies that I hate data entry. And in the spirit of full disclosure I have to say, I actually kind of like data entry. I find it soothing and even satisfying. Something related to my slight OCD streak I’m sure – but either way, it’s not so much “hell” as it is time consuming. So I’m going to be fairly absent for another week. I do have one short post in mind that may go up before Saturday – but that’s chancy at best.
In the meantime – I collected many links over the course of two weeks since I did take blog READING (as opposed to writing) breaks. I didn’t get through my entire reader mind you – but at this point, a comprehensive list would be obnoxious (or at the very least, unkind).
Before that though I’d just like to announce that Eleanor and George have started a new campaign against my looks. I will be 40 next year, and anti-age creams have been a staple of my personal maintenance routine since I was 34. Basically since the twins were born. And for every smear of eye cream that goes onto my crows feet, they insist on giving me new wrinkles on a daily basis.
And how do they do this? They fight – they fight – they fight and fight and fight…
…fight fight fight – bite bite bite – the Eleanor and Georgie show!
A theme song that runs through my head pretty much 24/7 these days. Except in my head, I hear it as “The Screamy and Shrieky Show.” It’s a magical time…
And now for the links!
Here’s a handy calendar of all 2011 blogging conferences
What are your biggest fears?
Being your own better half
More “Momness“
If Advertising was honest
Wise words on reinventing yourself
Wendy concludes that they really don’t make ’em like they used to (this was actually one of my very favorite posts)
It’s nice to know that I’m not the only one who gets real world knowledge from TV dramas AND has had to climb from the back to the front seat because of child safety locks
How could this NOT be your favorite new book?
A successful blogger’s honest account (when does she not?) of how she’s made money through blogging.
Ever been to a bullfight?
Graphic Novels for special needs kids who express resistance to reading
Metamorphosis (via Marinka)
How to be Alone:
Living with chronic “bitch face“
Super cute wooden heart ring
Are you lucky enough to live in a city hosting one of the LTYM shows? If so – BUY A TICKET:
Los Angeles, CA – May 1
Austin, TX – April 30
Valparaiso, IN – May 7
Spokane, WA – May 8
Madison, WI – May 8
Seriously – I’m so sad one of these isn’t in driving distance. I would definitely be in the audience.
Thanks for the LTYM plug. Off to visit some of these posts!
Good luck with the rest of the data entry. CRUEL CRUEL WORDS
I actually was wondering who to ask for advice on what the good night creams are and anti-wrinkle creams… can you please tell me what you use? I'm in need! Thanks, Kate!
Also, I have to do data entry at work sometimes and you know? I'm okay with that!
Yay for all the great links!
I was wondering how you were doing – can't wait to see the shop go live!!! Sorry the kiddos are a fighting machine – I hate that. :(
Love the links – I had NO IDEA there were so many blogging conferences!
Thanks for linking to me. My ass feels better now….
Oh! And I also need advice on eye cream.
I got carded last weekend but not because I looked young…because I looked like an undercover cop.
Maybe I am watching too many cop shows….
I like data entry too – the monotony of it is very soothing.
I love that How To Be Alone animation too! Thanks for sharing.
I read this ages ago and just came back to say Happy Easter! Then I saw I had not commented. What?!
I don't know how you can like data entry. Like filling out forms to me…something I hate. I still like you though.
Happy Easter to you and your family, Kate.