nothing to say here
I’m sorry I’ve been so absent lately. Blogging and I are not getting along these days. I get through half a post, then delete it realizing it’s all crap and I’m a horrible writer with nothing interesting to say. There are so many stories I’d like to write for you, like how Babs asked me the other day how babies are made and I almost crashed the car because I thought I had at least another couple of years to prepare for that question. Or how I love to go to lectures, but I swear that doesn’t make me a boring person. I’d love to write about the sunless tan I tried to apply, and how I ended up looking like I had a contagious skin disease instead of the bronzed beach beauty I was hoping for. I want to write about these things, but I just can’t find the words. The words are not there. I’m waiting patiently for the words to come back, and hopefully they’ll be here soon. Or at least maybe they can send me a postcard from wherever it is they’ve gone off to, so at least I know they’re doing alright.
I get like that too. Usually I post memes on days like that.
I hope your words come back.
Comment by mama_tulip — April 19, 2006 @ April 19, 2006 at 4:03 am
Even in your description of your “loss of words” you are wonderful. Don’t despair, maybe it’s time for a short rest, a reprieve and then your heart and hands will be in line again.
We continue to check in, so that must say something!
Comment by Kim — April 19, 2006 @ April 19, 2006 at 5:08 am
There is a huge gap in my blog - huge like months - because I felt like you describe (well, minus the sunless tanning stuff). I would think of so many things to tell, but could never seem to force the words out of my head and into my blog.
Looking back, I wish I had just posted the “crap”. Quick notes. Just a picture. Even a single word. I have (mostly) learned now that my comunication with my friends (and friends we are - even if we’ve never met) need not always be an inspired essay.
Comment by OddMix — April 19, 2006 @ April 19, 2006 at 5:28 am
I will pray your words return because through your words…my life is a little better each day.
Comment by Queen Beth — April 19, 2006 @ April 19, 2006 at 5:57 am
Sounds like someone needs a good dose of sunshine. Words be damned. Just write! That is what I do. The goofier the better. Or post pictures. Lists work too! I have days where I write this -n- that. It helps. Just meet it head on. And if you do get a day of good weather sit out in the sun and let yourself bake on 350 for about 20 minutes…just like a cookie. You’ll feel better I guarentee it! Take care my wired friend!
Comment by Mary — April 19, 2006 @ April 19, 2006 at 6:36 am
The words seem to be there…maybe they just need a little freedom…
Comment by Vikki — April 19, 2006 @ April 19, 2006 at 7:38 am
Dear Karli-
So, how’ve you been? We know it’s totally annoying when we just take off on you like that…..we can be jerks like that, but hey — Tahiti is goregous this time of year, and you gotta do what you gotta do, right? We promise to come back soon because we know your readers miss you, so don’t worry too much.
Sincerely,
Your Words
xoxoxo
Comment by Lauren — April 19, 2006 @ April 19, 2006 at 7:50 am
Even in this blog, your writing is beautiful. You have such a way with words. I come to your blog for that writing often!
Comment by Rachelle — April 19, 2006 @ April 19, 2006 at 8:40 am
Don’t sweat it. It happens sometimes. Doesn’t mean anything bad about you, though.
Comment by Oaxqatl — April 19, 2006 @ April 19, 2006 at 10:05 am
Dear Karli,
It’s us, the words. We never left you. Just crank us out, baby, cause we love living on your blog!
Sincerely,
the words…
Comment by Heather from One Woman's World — April 19, 2006 @ April 19, 2006 at 1:56 pm
my words are not coming either…maybe there is some kind of disturbance in the force.
You are a lovely writer, i have been enjoying catching up on archives.
breathe and be, they will come.
Comment by Deb — April 19, 2006 @ April 19, 2006 at 2:40 pm
It happens. You’ll get through it.
Comment by Stephanie — April 19, 2006 @ April 19, 2006 at 3:40 pm
Karli, just write. The words will come when the pressure to perform leaves. I don’t care whether you are incredibly witty or not. The blogosphere is packed with witty, but low on substance. You HAVE that, period.
Comment by Theresa — April 20, 2006 @ April 20, 2006 at 9:29 am
Actually, I read this post after I read the one before. I read it because I liked not only what you said above, but *how you said it.* As someone who 1) has a PhD and has graded lots of college-level writing and 2) someone who writes a lot herself (for pay), I hereby declare you a fabulous writer.
Not that you need my permission or support, but sometimes one can lose sight of the fact that even when it’s not our best writing, it’s still darn good.
Oh, and one thing that helps me a lot: I give myself permission to write absolute drek. Total crud, inane drivel. Go ahead and wallow. Create some crummy prose. You’ll feel better!
Comment by wen — April 24, 2006 @ April 24, 2006 at 10:00 am