tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25876497.post3304147862845351277..comments2023-08-18T11:30:52.311-04:00Comments on The Mummy Chronicles: White Picket FencesVictoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03555904687591523523noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25876497.post-39019361978826653952007-06-15T00:16:00.000-04:002007-06-15T00:16:00.000-04:00Captain Dad has crunched the numbers and I could q...Captain Dad has crunched the numbers and I could quit my paid writing and just focus on being a mother and my own writing projects.<BR/><BR/>Am I so reluctant to give up the paid gigs because I value the luxuries? or the identity and status of still "working?"<BR/><BR/>Your post is really making me think.Candace Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05888447703056321730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25876497.post-21406953185000564422007-06-14T18:44:00.000-04:002007-06-14T18:44:00.000-04:00We constantly find ourselves defending our living ...We constantly find ourselves defending our living in the suburbs. We'd love to be living in Berkeley like hipsters, and like people seem to expect from us. But that's exhausting. No parking. Having to use laundrymats. We prefer to have the modern conveniences of a washer/dryer, a permanent parking space, and a dishwasher. It's also a very safe neighborhood. It's boring, and we feel boring. And old. But we ultimately wanted everyday living to be easier so that we'd have more time and energy for the fun stuff.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475477442377719233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25876497.post-25006110881517330682007-06-14T15:48:00.000-04:002007-06-14T15:48:00.000-04:00There's nothing wrong with being a Mom. It just do...There's nothing wrong with being a Mom. It just doesn't pay. I wish. According to salary.com I should be making a cool $182K a year. Ha! <BR/><BR/>I hate Museli.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03555904687591523523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25876497.post-14298488670881174242007-06-14T12:32:00.000-04:002007-06-14T12:32:00.000-04:00I suspect that by this stage in your life, you are...I suspect that by this stage in your life, you are you and nothing will change that. So you should worry so much about 'going soft.' <BR/>(much easier said than done, i'm sure)<BR/><BR/>On another note: What's wrong with being a mom? It's not something bad. I wish more women would just be moms. Good moms to their kids. Teach them about hard work and respect and good manners, etc. Kids need that desperately these days. It's probably the best contribution you can make to society - to raise an honest, hard-working, respectful, intelligent child. (once again, probably much easier said than done.)<BR/><BR/>You are a sharp, fun, intelligent, well-dressed, hard-working woman. And you'll always be that even if you bought capri pants at Old Navy while you were eating museli.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25876497.post-51636726282074111032007-06-13T23:40:00.000-04:002007-06-13T23:40:00.000-04:00No, it shouldn't matter how other people see you ....No, it shouldn't matter how other people see you ... but lets be realistic! Of course it does.<BR/><BR/>Having said that, I'm of the personality type that enjoys raising eyebrows. <BR/><BR/>I live in the suburbs, I'm a soccer mum (even cart other people kids around in my trusty station wagon).<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, I rock up to school dressed mostly in black (right down to the fingernails and hair) and say things that "polite people don't say" without a second thought - particularly about political and environmental issues.<BR/><BR/>I don't truly believe that anyone has to lose themselves - although there will certainly be a bit of adaptation, as life circumstances change. Self questioning is part of that.<BR/><BR/>No clue what I'm really saying, though. So take it or leave it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com