As my friend Big Mike says, my “lurker to commenter ratio is off the charts“. Had I known you folks were lurking perhaps I would have started giving away stuff MUCH sooner. Thus, I would have been poorer because of it. Even getting a salary raise isn’t going to help because there are shoes calling my name even as I write.
Everything in my life seems to be at an in between stage.
Today, I can’t decide whether to listen to Belle & Sebastian or some old school Rapper’s Delight.
My new office (with brand new furniture! no nicks! I have all the keys to the file cabinets still!) is in between because everything is everywhere and each time I go to do something I stop and wonder, “Where should I put these Emergency Pair of Pantyhose?” and then I can’t work until I figure something that mundane out in my brain.
Moving offices again meant that I have to look at all the things I used when I was a teacher and downsize again. The first time I got rid of a lot of stuff, but I held onto things I really loved and now it’s time to cut the cord. Again with the in between. This one is bittersweet, though, because I reminisce about my time teaching in the classroom.
The humidity levels are way high and I want to go curly but I’m in between because I feel like flat-ironing my hair and not having to mess with it or all those products I have to use on it.
My writing has taken a stance to me and shaken its fist at me because I want to be raw, honest, and truthful but I don’t want to hurt people in my life so that’s making me feel stuck.
My car loan is at that awkward point where I wonder about trading it in for a hybrid vehicle to save gas and also drive something zippy! Everyone wants to drive a zippy car!
While I’m grateful for my new position and love working where I am an opportunity plopped in my lap to get my doctorate degree. From Harvard. The invitation came from someone who works at Harvard. Did I mention it was Harvard? Still, my children are still growing up that puts me in yet another ‘in between’ stage.
All I can deal with today is Emergency Pantyhose placement. After that it’s a crapshoot.
Dont’ forget! Enter the contest below to further Big Mike’s theory, but leave me some love here, too. You know, so I can do the math and figure out the ratio stuff.
July 31, 2008 @ 10:36 am | Filed under Everyday Mundane | Permalink | Comments (32)
Avitable Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 10:58 am
It’s amazing how many people who would never bother to comment and tell you that they like a post will comment to get some free stuff, isn’t it?
I just want seven minutes with Mocha Momma – are you giving that away?
Avitables last blog post..Pornucopia – Porn of Plenty
Maria Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 11:02 am
Harvard? Woooowwwwwwww.
I’d be like “There’s some poptarts in the cabinet. Call your grandmother.” and be OUT.
Marias last blog post..Tenderhearted.
Miss Britt Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 11:20 am
You had me at Harvard.
*SWOON*
Oh. Sorry. Not helping.
Miss Britts last blog post..Not Fine.
tracey Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 11:21 am
I have my emergency pantyhose close-by, like in the bottom drawer of my desk, next to the emergency candy stash and Tide stick…there’s always a basket in your closet if you have one…Harvard sounds great!! My best friend’s husband got his PhD in molecular and cellular biology from there… Lots of love to you!
Tracey
dawn Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 12:12 pm
Harvard? Well aren’t you totally awesome. I would give both my kidneys to be getting my Ed.D at Harvard. I coudn’t afford it and I don’t think hubby is up for moving, but to dream. I want to live vicariously through you. For now, I am at University of Missouri for my Ed.D/Ph.D (I haven’t decided on a program yet).
I am sorry to say, but I so think you need to go for this. I know it might not be possible or easy, but the world of education needs you.
dawns last blog post..One Month Down–215 To Go
Andrea's Sweet Life Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 12:15 pm
When an opportunity like that comes a-knockin’, it’s hard to turn it down. Is there a deadline on this decision? Because, yeah, there’s a lot of transitioning going on in your life right now.
Andrea’s Sweet Lifes last blog post..Resistance is Futile
Bri Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 12:41 pm
Wow. Harvard. I’m with Andrea. Is there a deadline? I would hate to miss out on an opportunity like that, but there are so many things to consider. Good luck with what ever you decide!
Bris last blog post..Naked Mondays # 20 Let’s Talk About a Fall Wardrobe, Shall We?
Daisy Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 12:47 pm
You’re a verbal-linguistic. Don’t worry about the math. You can send some of those lurkers my way; my stats have been static lately. Maybe it’s my content….
Daisys last blog post..Language, language
angie Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 1:23 pm
Oh no, that DIDN’T say 279 comments below? You are the bomb diggity.
JenniferB Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 2:08 pm
Oh yea! Harvard — wow — I say swing from that moon you have earned — you know what I am talking about. Your kids will benefit too — they need to see you fly and soar and occasionally bounce (and bounce back) so they know they can do it too! And yes, this is still me, but my other email is messing with me, so now I have to use this one.
Go for it (and pack the emergency pantyhose in your carry-on bag.)
Rebecca Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 3:15 pm
Ok. So I am delurking.
You are so cool. You are doing what I am too scared to do. I have my admin degree but never have applied for the cert. Too late now. I continue in my classroom and I do really love it and feel that I belong there. But there is a side to me that wants more and knows that really I could do it and is too scared to take the first step. So for now I will conintue to lurk at Mocha Momma and satisfy myself with your greatness!
MeL Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 3:18 pm
I had a similar problem today, except it was all about where to hide the emergency chocolate. Do I put it in the place where the kids can’t reach it but hubs knows to look? Do I stick it in the nightstand next to the unmentionables? Do I just go ahead and eat the damn thing, because Lord knows I could use some cocoa therapy today?
Life in the in-between has one outstanding benefit, though. You get to stand on the precipice before the jump, and every possibility seems to be perfectly spread before you in the valley below. Knowing you you’ll take a flying leap and then laugh (in that way that you do, deep and breathy and from your toes) as you soar right over the field of choices and wend your way to some new destination unknown. It must be good to have wings.
MeLs last blog post..Et Tu, Tuesday?
Mocha Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 6:26 pm
For those who’ve asked, no, there isn’t a deadline. It’s just something LOOMING out there making me wonder, “Was she serious?” and “Do I have this in me?” and “What kind of low expectations does Harvard have to invite ME to their school?!”
So, alas. I sit. And sigh. And re-read all these comments encouraging me. Thank you.
And MeL? That was just beautiful. Wish I’d written that as it expresses better what I’m feeling.
Mochas last blog post..In Between
Missy Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 9:58 pm
Harvard? I bow at your greatness.
Pantyhose? Bottom drawer next to the Emergency Candy Bar
New Office Furniture? Jealous
Shash Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 10:03 pm
I hate math.
But I love you. Giveaway or not.
Jump when you are ready. We’ll either help give you wings or catch you when you fall. We’ll even dust you off so you can try again. and again.
Did you say HARVARD? Niiiiice. ‘Bout time they called you.
Shash xoxo
Shashs last blog post..The Best Auntie EVAH!
Big Mike In Oz Said,
August 1, 2008 @ 2:07 am
If you put a sunroof in a hybrid does it become a pseudo-zippy car?
HARVARD!!! Stuff the kids. Go for the glory. The kids will come back when you’re famous.
Big Mike In Ozs last blog post..Photo Album: My wife makes cute babies
Moley123 Said,
August 1, 2008 @ 3:52 am
Harvard… Fanbloodytastic… Good on you girl and you know what? You so should be associated with that particular academic establishment, they should be proud to have you associated with them and not the other way round! And the kids… I’d bet like most of us here, they’d be really proud of you too!
Pantyhose!!!!! Please!!!! Surely it is way more important to find somewhere to stuff, coffee… chocolate… snack foods etc than pantyhose!!! (Which I presume is what we Brits call tights?)
The joy of moving into a new office gives you time to do a bit of house cleaning and reminiscence, so long as you don’t procrastinate too much! Enjoy it Mocha, I’m sure you cabinets will be full in no time.. probably with info from Harvard!
Jonathan Said,
August 1, 2008 @ 6:56 am
I keep a pack of emergency oatmeal in my messenger bag.
Probably not as satisfying as emergency pantyhose.
Jakki Said,
August 1, 2008 @ 7:09 am
Always ready to show you love! I understand the in between stage…mine is nothing like HARVARD *go gurl* but really more on a relationship status. Sometimes I’d rather just bury my head and let the chips fall where they may.
Aafrica Said,
August 1, 2008 @ 9:34 am
you got INVITED to study at Harvard?! that’s unheard of i don’t know how to react! way to go girl!
Ami (formerly smtwngrl) Said,
August 1, 2008 @ 9:46 am
Since everyone else has the Harvard thing covered (which I agree you should seriously consider), I’ll take the writing thing. My approach to this situation of fist shaking and stuck-ness for fear of hurting others is to tell myself, “It’s just a draft. I can edit out the hurtful stuff later, but I just need to get it down.” This keeps the critic from punching me in the face, and then I can write it. Sometimes I realize that what I had to write wasn’t as hurtful as I thought, and sometimes I do have to cut and massage and reword. But in the beginning, getting it out is the important part.
And I’d be totally jealous if you got a zippy hybrid car.
Ami (formerly smtwngrl)s last blog post..I’m Famous!
Ronnica Said,
August 1, 2008 @ 10:01 am
I love the brand-newness of a new job, new office (okay, I’ve never had my OWN office, but I have my own desk at least), new school year. Maybe it’s the organizational side of me, but it’s all so full of promise.
mayberry Said,
August 1, 2008 @ 10:36 am
[waving hand from the back] Hi, I’m out here!
mayberrys last blog post..Nope, still not done talking about that appendix
The Diva's Thoughts Said,
August 1, 2008 @ 11:18 am
Wow! You do have a lot of things that are “in between”.
The Diva’s Thoughtss last blog post..Can Someone Call Jerry Springer?
T. Said,
August 2, 2008 @ 5:18 am
“My writing has taken a stance to me and shaken its fist at me because I want to be raw, honest, and truthful but I don’t want to hurt people in my life so that’s making me feel stuck.”
Ugh…totally understand this sensation…
T.s last blog post..Nuggets.
Caffeinated Librarian Said,
August 2, 2008 @ 8:14 am
On first blush, I agree with everyone re. Harvard. I mean, come on, it’s Harvard. But it’s about what you want and where you want to go. If that isn’t what you want then it doesn’t matter that Harvard is Harvard. It could be a great experience; it will certainly be difficult, but honey you’ve done difficult and have a lifetime membership to The Club-O-Difficult, so don’t let that be what decides you.
Oh and the solution to where to put the emergency pantyhose is to not wear pantyhose. Problem solved.
You’re welcome. ;-P
Caffeinated Librarians last blog post..ACK! Go Now!
Gwen Said,
August 2, 2008 @ 9:15 am
I’m with the librarian above. Panythose in the summer? Uh, just no.
And to reference the oh so poetic MeL: enjoy the precipice and the leap that comes with it!
Renee aka MekhisMom Said,
August 2, 2008 @ 11:29 am
Harvard. Haaavard. The name speaks for itself (that and the aloof accent that one has to put on when announcing where their degree is from. Take the opportunity, I am assuming that money comes along with it.
Renee aka MekhisMoms last blog post..Blog Envy
White Hot Magik Said,
August 2, 2008 @ 7:52 pm
Oh wow, I get get the inbetween feeling sometimes myself.
Harvard?? I hope they make it work for you. Because they should you are that fabulous. ; )
White Hot Magiks last blog post..Frugal Fridays Find
Pam Said,
August 3, 2008 @ 4:56 pm
OMG! Harvard?
You can’t say no to Harvard. Isn’t that sacrilege or something? If there is no time limit, keep it tucked away where you can still see it.
p.s. I have a new Prius. Never loved a car more in my life.
Tricia Said,
August 4, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
Transitions suck. so many choices, possibilities, consequences. 1 – 2 – 3 ? or maybe 1 1/2??? But then the relief of having crossed over to the other side, choice having been made, sense of completion, or closure is sweet and satisfying.
Tricias last blog post..Sometimes you just need a little more protection
Yo Momma Said,
August 5, 2008 @ 10:28 am
Anything you need to be raw, honest and truthful about to me? Or about me?
Is that considered a cute comment? Do I win anything?