Comments on: The Friday List (nice things you’ve done for yourself this week)

By: Little Willow

Little Willow — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:36:32 +0000

I am an aunt! My niece was born on Friday! My sister and her new daughter have clean bills of health. Her husband was there, as was our mom and his parents, and everything went well. Phew.

What did I do for myself this week? Some important things. I went to the doctor. I spoke to someone who had a clue. I made myself do what I should.

By: Jen Robinson

Jen Robinson — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:40:13 +0000

I liked the 1995 version of Persuasion better, Robin. It was a bit more detailed, and I felt like it filled in the context and motivations better. And I think I liked the guy in the 1995 version better, though I know that’s not a universal opinion.

By: Miri

Miri — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:23:02 +0000

Good for you, Robin! I know, you get that pang of “Ugh, crap, there went some of my credibility” but then you realize that (to quote Diana) the happiness level of the universe has increased because you stood up for yourself and your limitations. Yay Robin! Cookies all around. White-chip macadamia nut ones.

This is something I actually did last week, but I reaped the benefits today: I laid down $25 for four brand-new, shiny-wonderful manga from Amazon and they came in today. And–gasp!–it’s something that’s not Fullmetal Alchemist. It’s a psychological detective thriller and I love it so far, so if anyone’s into that kind of thing, give it a shot. You won’t be disappointed. Mildly creeped out, perhaps, but not disappointed.

Well, that’s my manga commercial for the week, I suppose. That counts as a nice thing for me too. I love throwing books at people to see if they stick. Especially things they wouldn’t have thought to try.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:35:12 +0000

I took some time off from studying to go to a concert last night, and I had fun dancing even though I don’t really know how.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:34:00 +0000

It is it’s really good I should buy it! lol BTW I just got a Shelfari anyone else have one?

By: Katie Sis

Katie Sis — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:23:42 +0000

My nice thing this week was cleaning the house really good for the boy’s bible study that is held on Thursday nights. For the next 10 or so days we have a friend from Scotland (the pastor of the church who came here for a mission trip) visiting us for a revival of sorts. It’s going to be really fun, we have a “talent” show tonight!

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:01:34 +0000

I’lldroptheFETCHBombineveryconversation!

whitespaceisunnecessary,alright?

By: robin

robin — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:55:39 +0000

Thanks, MJG. That’s some wicked fun you’re talking about, cancelling purchases. You’re right–there is some relief/pleasure in that.

Lady S, maybe I just need to read more closely. It’s me, not you. Still glad you had a great time!

Kelley, watching Lost without distractions is absolutely essential to family harmony. People here have been in grave danger by stopping in the living room, staring at the screen and saying, “Boy, he looks stressed.” Or “What’s happening now?” What’s happening now is I’m about to throw this chair at you, buster. No offense. Keep up the good work, Kelley.

Patrick, it’s why I’m carrying on the crusade of that girl in Mean Girls to make “fetch” a cool word. As in “That’s so fetch, he’s so fetch, that purse is so fetch,” etc. Join me?

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:09:45 +0000

You really want to test me?

The associated press has outlawed alright.

But fiction writers can do what ever they damn well please. I mean, next the grammar police will attempt to outlaw joined words like ‘already’, ‘always’, ‘altogether’, ‘today’, and ‘yesterday’.

common usage will eventually prevail and we fiction writers should be on the forefront of the battle combining words to eventually remove all whitespace.

By: Kelley

Kelley — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:01:29 +0000

I like Adrienne’s advice for working up the gusto to say no to something. “I’ll check and get back to you.” This way, you appear as though you are truly considering the request (and maybe you are), but you also leave room to come back and say (truthfully or not), “I’m sorry, but my schedule will not allow it at this time.”

My nice thing was sitting down and watching both the Lost recap show and the actual premiere WITH NO OTHER DISTRACTIONS. This is very rare. I thoroughly enjoyed myself (see my comments on your rocking chair post). Oh, please, let the strike find resolution soon!