Yes, I’m here, and I’m blogging. Crazy, isn’t it? Let’s see if I can get into the swing of things …
What’s new with me? A whole lot of nothing. I’ve been working non-stop over the past few months—oodles of overtime doesn’t allow for much of a personal life, ugh.
It’s sad to say that one sentence sums up the ins and outs of my prolonged absence. Hah. What else can I come up with?
- husband and I saw a few movies. “Star Trek” and “UP” were particular favorites. While I cried (hard) at both of them, they were simply amazing.
- my friend Steve moved to Seattle. Yeah, my IKEA buddy is gone. *sniff*
- husband wants an iPhone. I knew I could convert him.
- I cleaned my apartment. Fascinating, I know. (I did design my teeny tiny closet …)
- Damn you, Speidi. I wasted an entire Sunday on an “I’m A Celebrity …” marathon and am shamefully hooked.
- I missed my Xangaversary. 5 years, friends! Barring the past few months, that was almost daily blogging. Crazy.
- we had an anniversary, too. Two years down, forever to go.
- Milo is still adorable. Enough said.
And of course, last but not least:
I got a tan!
This is what happens when you step out from a dark computer room, I guess.
All in all, it’s been nice to step away, but I’m glad to be back, Xanga. I could never quit you anyway.
<3jen
Comments (59)
NICE TAN, blue eyes. look at you.
Welcome back.
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Holy crap. You look kinda like an oompa loompa. As for me, I’ve been very pale lately. I need to go BACK into the tanning bed, fo cereal.
Oh, and welcome back! I almost forgot about you.
@Axis_of_Doom - LOL, that’s exactly what husband said. Luckily most of that has faded. I got a free spray tan a few months ago, and came out orange-y. Never again on the spray tan … the beds are where it’s at.
@BarelyJen - I do agree. I’m not saying you look bad. A female oompa-loompa is very sexy. Spank that orange a$$!
Glad you’re back!
Yaaaaaay Jen’s back!
I’m glad you’re back too. I tried to quit Xanga too and took quite a long break from it and here I am once again. I’ve only been back for about two days but already I feel better.
Wow, you DID get a tan!
aw *suddenly hears a cranky horn from the Swedish food aisle*
Good to see you around. It just seems wrong when an old timer drops out of site
YAY!!! I was missing all that nookie.
NOOKIE!!!
The new iPhone is out!!!
GET IT GET IT GET IT!!!!!!
oh, i tried to, but then three years later (*_*)
welcome back.
Well this was a pleasant surprise. NIce tan!
missed you.
now you KNOW, I HAD to rec this post….
Thanks for the update…we were about to send out the hounds…but Dan fed them turkey, so they were nappin’.
I was worrying about you! I’m glad you’re back!!
haha, I like the two years down, forever to go.
You’re a carrot? What the hell happened while you were away?!
iphone is evil. G1 for the win.
@edlives - Was that “almost” turkey?
@Schristian - yeah…poor dogs.
you know, i like xanga breaks. they are really refreshing, glad you came back though! (:
Oh God. I don’t want to hear that it’s THAT hard to quit Xanga. I’m screwed. LOL. Of course, I tried to take a break once.
That lasted an hour. Ha.
There you are! I wondered where you were.
Don’t forget to take the measurements of your closet before buying any shelving/storage units.
May I recommend The Container Store? It is heaven on Earth for people like me.
Elfa would be a good thing to look at.
YOU’RE ALIVE!!!! I almost texted you the other day and I thought, “but, would she even remember me?”
Are you REALLY back? Or just teasing us… again?
Yay! Welcome back!
I cried really hard at Up too. What a good movie! My boyfriend and I both absolutely loved it!
succeed in quitting, you never will
Spedi has me hooked too!
Welcome back!
<3
Dear Jen,
I’m thoroughly disappointed in your pressuring others to purchase the iphone. The iphone gives you ear cancer and causes blindness in 3 out of 10 people. It is the leading cause of the depletion of the ozone layer and the leading cause of the extinction of the polar bears. You like polar bears don’t you?
I’m glad you’re back, but please don’t spread your hurtful and dangerous lies. Plus, Steve Jobbs was on the grassy knoll.
Sincerely,
Rafael
PS
Have a mini!
that show is addicting. damn spedi
Welcome back (but only if you’re staying this time).
Thank G-D I thought you had up and died on us or something.
Milo is adorable! And, no, you’ll never be able to leave Xanga, it has it’s evil clutches in you and will never let go! *Mwah-ha-ha-ha!!!*
(Besides, I’m addicted, too! And I got my TRUE label! Very exciting!)
someone else is back. Good stuff.
Now, if Eadie would just come back….
Welcome back Jen. Xanga is not quite the same without you
i’ve seriousely missed your blogging!!!
Yaaaay!! Are you back for an extended period of time?? I’ve missed you muchly! <3
There is never any escape. I could have told you that.
your eyes match your jacket!
I’m sure someone has already said that, but oh well,
and WELCOME BACK!
I took one long, successful hiatus.
When I got back, everything was different, and I got re-hooked.
What can I say?
I love me some Xanga.
aww i’ve missed you.
hehe, xanga’s addicting
I’ve tried hard to stay away, too. Maybe we should form a support group, recognizing we have a problem, and maybe even a 12-step “ish” site.
YYYEEEEESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m so jealous of the tan! All my days at the beach have been total fail this year. I’m hoping for some sun worshipping time this weekend with Daisy.
So glad to see you back! I’ve missed you!
Glad to see you back!
UP was an amazing movie. Way more than I ever expected – even if it did make me cry almost immediately!
WHOO.
Your kitty is gorgeous… congrats on both the “real” and the “Xangan” anniversaries, by the way.
1. I tried to quit xanga as well, and here I am a few years later blogging again. Hah!
2. You have BEAUTIFUL blue eyes!!!!!
Welcome back!
you made it almost 2 months!!!
welcome back!
O_o
i could NEVER quit xanga…
hi Jen,, welcome back…nice tan, btw…. i’ve only been in and out occasionally, myself…i finally got a job working from home, until something better comes my way, so i really don’t spend as much time blogging…i’m hoping to be a bit more regular.
do you know if the iphone has a movie mode?…that would be the deciding factor, in my getting one…right now, i have a Palm Treo, which takes 20 minute digital movies. ..i’d rather have an iphone, because they’re slim and lightweight, compared to the Treo.
Welcome back, I cannot quit Xanga.
hey beautiful. Missed you. Glad to see your doing well.
You have a beautiful face!
I hope it’s not creepy to say so… but even if it is, it’s still true.
Are you gone again?
Hey, where the heck are you? I miss you!