You know how I am with useless information, so here’s more: whether you have one haiku or seventy of them, the word does not have an S at the end. You don’t have haikus. You always have haiku. I’m not sure why the word can’t be pluralized, but there you have it. So, I offer several haiku.
So, did you notice?
All my flickr pics are gone
Except for the shoes
Resume building
Plus interview readiness
Could mean a new job
Important new job
Doesn’t jar with the blog life
What’s a gal to do?
Some heartfelt gestures
Have been taken the wrong way
To which I say crap
Some of it was on target
The rest of it? Ouch.
You’ve been watching me
Hey! All you district people
You and your big mouths
Difficult to say
This blog has come to an end
Difficult to say
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I will be praying that you get this job and that it’s something that will take you further in your career and in your life. Writing is hard, not everyone is a good writer; that’s why we’re all so sad. You take letters and punctuation and blend them into expressions of our hopes, our dreams, our failures and manage to do it with wit, humor and touchingly real emotion.
Your paid job may be to help children but I would bet you’ve helped a lot of adults on this little blog. Thanks so much for all the things that your written words have accomplished.
I admit, I fail to see how this blog could prevent you from getting a job, any job. I have never read anything offensive or shameful. Blogging is such a common occurence now, I would bet at least half of all people who may interview you have their own blog. If it’s in the way of your real life and relationships, that’s one thing. Honestly, though, I’ve long considered blogs more of an interactive journal than a substitute relationship. I know I’ve only recently begun commenting, but I’ve been reading for a long time. I just don’t understand. I admire the commenters who say they do, they must know something I don’t.
Kelly – for the past year or so you’ve provided me with thought provoking, entertaining, often tearful reading.
I have learned a great deal from you.
You are a beautiful, intelligent professional woman and mom/wife/daughter/sister. You set quite a standard you know!
My days will not be the same without being able to stop by here to get my “daily dose” of Mocha, and I don’t even drink coffee! Sacrilege I know!
I do understand how hard it is to work, parent and blog every day. Frankly I never understood how you managed…I can’t and I live alone now!
I wish you only good things. Only good. You will touch so many more people if you get this job. Best of luck!
Damn now I gotta go and blow my nose.
*sniffle*
Long-time reader/lurker here who will miss your wit and wisdom dreadfully.
While I understand the reasoning, I am truely/truly/trueley?, aw hell…very sad that you’re closing up shop. It seems all the good ones are disappearing in the blink of an eye.
To the bad influences hanging out in internetland I say this: Karma is a bitch, and perhaps you will remember this when it’s your turn.
Now, off to pout.
Oh, and I know you don’t know me from a bar of soap, but I would be extremely grateful to be included w/ the “cool kids” and the password protected blog. (I may be a lurker, but I’m not THAT weird! Trust me!)
You will be missed. Take care.
I’m so sad…. this was a great inspiration to me as mom who had a kid in her teens.. you showed me how great it can turn out. I’ll miss you!
I join all the rest in missing you. But instead of praying for the job you want I’ll pray for the job you need to continuing growing into yourself.
All the best wishes for your future.
Sorry to hear this news. Your site always makes me smile.
Just had to come back and see if I was imagining things.
I’m going to miss reading you, Mocha! Wishing you all the best in your potential new job and other prospects. I now remember the 8th part of speech, and for that I thank you.
Kelly,
I’m already aching for your blog the way I ache for my favorite TV show over the long summer months. Talented writers leave their readers wanting more. I’m definitely left wanting. Thanks for all that you were able to give. You’ll be missed.
It’s me again, with insomnia. So what I will write may not be very coherent…
I wanted to agree with Caf. Librarian’s reaction to Real Life. Your cyber-friends are real people who do have an interest in your well-being. Just because we can only express it via the blogosphere doesn’t mean that our concern and affection for you aren’t genuine. It’s impossible not to be hugely attracted to such a delightful, sincere, and intelligent human being. Those qualities just jump off this page every day and that’s why you have such a loyal following. These relationships are perfectly “legitimate.”
But I did think that RL made a good point about taking care of the people who are physically in our lives–that’s what I thought was “wise” in her comment. I’ve said to Steve so many times–How does Kelly do it?? There are only 24 hours in a day! Yes, I know your coffee capacity is far greater than mine, and I’m green with envy over your energy level. But if something’s gotta give, then I can see why it should be this blog. Especially if it could hurt your career in any way. Too bad for us!
Yes, I know that I am so lucky to have a gem like Steve! Speaking of shoes, he got dragged into a shoe-shopping expedition for The Girl (Julia) a couple of weeks ago. She picked a brown dress for a fraternity formal and that meant trying on every pair of brown shoes at Nordstrom’s–I swear we were there for an hour and half. They have a lot more brown shoes than I would ever have thought, btw. Steve was even helping to hunt down just the right pair. No Jimmy Choo’s though–he would have fainted dead away had he seen the price tag on those babies.
It’s pretty easy to write a comment so I won’t fret about signing in for a post. Just yet.
I’ve left in sort of a hurry and I wish I hadn’t, but there are a few little ends to tie up and, God love my Mom and Dad, they just taught me better manners than that. One, I have a commitment to write about some coffee I’ve gotten and it wouldn’t be fair just to keep the coffee without a review. Two, I promised to do something else.
You’ll just have to check your Bloglines or Feedblitz or whatever it is you do to keep updated to find out.
With all this love and loyalty, I know you will. You’re pretty damn fabulous like that.
Yeah. I said damn.
I just come here to smell the coffee anyhow. Everything else was the creamer in my coffee (how I loved the variety, espcially the spicy kind). You know you will always be Mocha Momma to me! Many hugs,
I guess I have been taking you for granted. I was looking forward to watching your kids grow up and you becoming a principal. Let’s just say that this morning I would rather read comments about your blog than read anyone else’s actual blog. Some school or company is going to be lucky to receive the full blast of your Kelliness! I will be lifting a latte in your name later today.
Okay I’m crying. You are like the most awesome person in the world! But if you must go, I must support you. I will miss your stories and most of all your wit. Never in a million years did I think this day would come. I’ll miss you, just don’t stop being you! It hurts but I stand by you 100%! You will be deeply missed.
Much Love
Hi Kelly,
I haven’t commented much (mostly because by the time I have time for eloquence I am too tired to be at all articulate) but I wanted you to know how much your posts have made me think. I am an educator, a mom and I have a huge interest in literacy, all of which seem to fit so well with your blog. I hope all goes well on the principal front, and just to let you know I would love to have a principal who could communicate as well as you do on your blog. I would also love a password, and I promise that my weird Canadian ways wouldn’t rub off. I hope you find a safe outlet to keep writing. Maybe a book or two like Vivian Gussin Paley (“Kwanza and Me”, “You Can’t Say You Can’t Play”). I think your P.O.V. would be really helpful to new and experienced teachers alike.
You will be missed.
Gwen
WTF???? Wow… insane I say… but hon – I guess you do what you have too, and we respect you for that. I am in complete disbelief though…
Insane.
Kelly,
I am sorry to see you go, but this does take huge time and commitment when you want it to be perfect. Right now you have bigger fish to fry, although I will miss you horridly. As for the *comment* you mentioned….I just want to go on record…that I would have said the exact same thing to my best friend of 15 years if she had asked me. And I am (and have been) brutally honest with my comments before (in real life as well as virtual ) So please don’t ever feel that we are all here just fluffing your pride. Miss ya.
Seriously…this blog needed a warning label..don’t read unless caffeinated. I RAN OUT OF FILTERS last night. No coffee.all.day. Okay…now I finally get what’s going on a little better after reading comments! LOL. Yeah, slow without the cuppa.
I don’t understand why people have to be such..meanie butts. I’ve only been reading since December, and I LOVE you blog no matter what the topic. And golly gee I am just really really upset right now. I don’t understand exactly about the swearing thing mentioned before…but I’m being really good to not.
Just remember the people who throw the most stones, always have the most ghosts in their own closets. Okay. I have to go now because I am really mad at people right now.
I was very happy to know you and I wish you the very bestest that anyone can have and if you ever think you might be my way..please email me ’cause I’d LOVE to meet you for a real cuppa.
To all the lurkers, thank you. I had no idea who was reading… hence, a part of the problem on my end.
I would love to write a book. Seriously. Seriously. When I can catch a break here soon I will put some thought into it.
Your kindness overwhelms me and humbles me.
Oh, Chris? Paper towels work in a pinch for filters. I’ve even used toilet paper before.
That’s how you know a true coffeephile when you see one.
Mocha,
I think that Goodbye and Goodluck and God Bless sums it up.
I’m not a true lurker … I’ve commented several times . . . but I do not have my own blog or a way to find you if you reappear somewhere else so, I’m asking for a password. I’ll send you my resume to prove I’m legit
What we become depends on what we read after all of the professors have finished with us. The greatest university of all is a collection of books.”
- Thomas Carlyle
Mocha,
I’m not a true lurker … I’ve posted several times. However, b/c I don’t have my own blog, if you go into hiding and come out new I won’t have a way to find you … may I have a password please. I’ll even send you writing samples/resumes/dna/your request to prove I’m legit. Thank you in advance.
In parting, you’ll apreciate …
“What we become depends on what we read after all of the professors have finished with us. The greatest university of all is a collection of books.”
- Thomas Carlyle
Good luck and God Bless.
-Nacole
Creep, it the old white woman from
Arkansas. You are wonderful and I will miss you. good luck to you and never let your spirit be diminished. Always, Lou
Ooooooooookay. *ahem* Even I’ve never done the toilet paper for filters thing.
You do realize what we’re doing, right? You can’t leave if we keep commenting. *insert evil grin here*
Mocha,
I’m another lurker that just had to write to tell you how sad I am to hear that you are ending this blog. As a fellow educator and mom- I truly love reading you blog every day. You’ve made me laugh, cry, and think and for that I thank you.
Blessings to you,
S
but…I mean….it’s just that…well…
But you still better find a way to BlogHer. I must have my Mocha Mama time.
Does this mean I win the “I can out coffee drink you” title? I SO don’t want to win this way.
I mean…well…phoooey fiddle sticks this is the pits. Keep in touch with me, sweetie. Please.
Because you know I can take you. I can. Yes, I can. Yes, I can. Uh-huh I can.
we really need to have a drink — not a latte either, o.k. maybe if it’s a big one……you suck….
{{{{Kelly}}}} OMG! My indulgent blog reading is coming to an end??? Surely not! I suppose the quote “just because you are paronoid does’nt mean they aren’t watching you” kind of came true eh? Typical!
I sure hope you create a password protected blog, I’d be v happy to peruse under this method. And if not me thinks you will have one heck of a list to send updating emails to! lol.
Plus even though we’ve never met in person, I consider you my friend, I mean I wouldn’t email someone I didn’t consider my friend for advice on using the EOS and job applications?
Whatever you decide, good luck, enjoy life and know I’ll try and haunt you often via email! Take care hun xxx
Weren’t you the one who said you couldn’t resist a dare? (Hence Nablogpo…whatever) I DARE YOU TO KEEP WRITING ON YOUR BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COME BACK KELLIIEEEE!
I love your writing, so my afternoon is now ruined…:(
Best of luck to you.
Kelly,
I’m over 18 I promise!!!
Don’t you already have one of those “password protected” sites?
No more words to look up? Where will I learn my new words at each week? Who will inspire me to actually use the dictionary?
I am so sad to see you go. I have been reading you forever. Back when you were still on spaces.
Perhaps another blog another time.
Move forward my friend with confidence. We will be sad, but you have inspired many.
Write once in a while or comment so I know you are okay.
Also, keep up the good writing somehow so you can complete your book. The Alan Series is still my favorite series I have read in any blogs ever!
-S.
Sorry to see you go. I’ve learned much from you. Good luck in the future.
NOOOOOOO!!!!! Don’t leave! Don’t!!!!!
Just don’t. I can’t think of anything else to write just now, so that’s it. Don’t leave.
I don’t always have time to comment sometimes, with my toddler pulling my hands away from the keyboard, but I read here all the time. You are funny, sweet, honest, smart, and a million other things. I wish I could be more like you. Trust me, as role models go, you’re one of the greatest!
I would miss you terribly, so reconsider if you get a chance. I’m not supportive that way, just selfish. Hope you understand!
R
What if I promised to start drinking coffee? Would that work? I had tea today, does that count? Huh? Huh?
What about all the money you raised for your three students at Christmas? You couldn’t have done it without us! Well…you could have but WE inspired you!!
And the mugs!! You haven’t done the mugs yet! I would buy a mug and you could donate the money to your school or to the Real Life person who kinda put a damper on things.
Please?
Janice
NOOOOOOOOO! MOCHA! COME BAAACK!
*stomps foot*!
(being mature and wishing you well is no fun!)
I mean, I do wish you well, but… NOOOOO!
But.. But.. Come back!
Here’s a wicked thought -
This is a beautiful domain your lovely Kenny bought you. It’s a shame to totally abandon it. Why not go through, delete all the posts that could cause you job trouble, and then lower your posting standards? You don’t have to post every day. Each post doesn’t have to be brilliant. Yes you’d be censored, but still have a creative outlet. What do you think? Wink wink nudge nudge. Ignore the devil horns that sprouted from my head.
I’m dumbfounded. And to think how happy you were when you got the domain name. Surely that can’t go to waste. I’m voting for password protection, but that’s really a thin layer of reassurance. Whatever you choose, I hope you find a creative outlet.
-Mike
You do what you need to do. But, before you go, know that you were the reason I first started blogging and the very first blog that I ever started checking every day. Good luck in whatever awaits you and come back soon if things work out that way.
Ditto, especially the last three comments!
Oh, and by the way, I do wish you well, but I also don’t want you to go. And, I want you to know, it is ACTUALLY all about ME!
R
WAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
I will miss you terribly and be forced to stalk you via email. You can go private on your flickr account also, if you still wanted tyo be able to us your fabulous shoes.
I love you!!!
I keep checking the comments — just to see if I missed any news.
Out of all the BAGS, it was you, Cher, Jess and Penny who kept in touch. Then Cher went into hibernation. Jess cant stay in one place. Penny pops in to say hello occasionally. But I always had you to talk to.
I understand that the family and job has to be more important than blogging or you’re readers, No matter how much we love you or you love us. I promised not to throw tantrums over you going (at least not where you can see me). But can you please at least email me one line so I know you are okay?
You owe me nothing, I will not make you sad, I do miss you and think of you everyday.
I hope some day you scroll to the bottom of these 88 posts and see me, your kindred spirit, wishing you and that beautiful gorgeous smile that I look at every time you upload a new photo that just MAKES MY DAY the best and happiest and richest life you could possibly have. You will be so so missed. I don’t think I’ve ever left a comment, but I have *always* felt a connection. You are the person I would like to be.
Your shoes are great but not even Imelda Marco’s closet could take your place.
Peace and love and joy be with you always.
JJ
I see the comments. They keep coming. You all didn’t team up and really decide to keep doing it so I’d come back, did you?
Still not yet ready for a post, but I will be soon and when I do I will try and fail (this I know to be true) to convey how much the comments and emails mean to me. Dear Sweet Baby Jesus wrapped in a blanket, y’all are sentimental and kind.
Everything you’re saying, everything you’re doing I appreciate and am thinking deeply about. No one hates to waste money more than I and a domain that’s paid for over the next 4 years? Yeah, that’s a lotta shoes, folks.
I miss you.
Mocha….NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! This can’t be!!!!! This SO SUCKS!!! Well, if you do decide to do a password blog, I hope I am priviledged to be able to read. I love to read your blog. You write so wonderful…it’s always great to read when I am able to catch a glimpse. Best wishes!!
Josh
(PS: I am done with teaching for now…just resigned at the end of my contract…long story…)
Kelly!
Oh I will miss you so! But I get it. I totally do.
Will you still go to BlogHer? PLEEEAAAAAASE! You HAVE to! It’s so conveniently located for you. please?
I miss you lovely lady. Like Dana, I keep checking. If you go private would you consider me for a password, please? (I promise not to take but a smidge of your time.) Either way I wish you and Ken and the kids the best with all of your dreams.
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