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My father’s father was an engineer and an inventor. He made, and lost, millions of dollars during his lifetime through a variety of business ventures.  I remember my dad and I having a conversation when I was about 13 years old about what I wanted to be when I grew up. Back then, I wanted […]

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by Kristi Campbell

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  • Janine Huldie - Amy Winehouse seriously was awesome (damn shame what she did to herself) and loved that you included the birth of Tucker. That picture was so adorable and you already know that I had Emma right around the same time, so the decade ended on the right foot for us, too!! 🙂August 6, 2013 – 11:48 amReplyCancel

  • Linda Roy - That’s exactly it Kristi – you nailed it. It was like everything had already been invented. (Except for the dreaded auto tune of course and that was invented in the 80s just in time ot save Madonna but now is being used perversely IMHO). I love your picks and the pic of Tucker as a little smugglet is adorable.August 6, 2013 – 12:18 pmReplyCancel

  • Kerri - Everything has been invented…except when we are in the nursing home we will be telling Tucker and Boo to stop giving us the finger when we explain that in our day we had to carry a phone in our hand and dial it ourselves.August 6, 2013 – 12:26 pmReplyCancel

  • clark - Godsmack! is there even a bad track anywhere (on their first ‘record’)!

    loved the photo of Tucker (do I need to make reference to the distance that the seed of certain deciduous trees manage to jump to?)

    (hey at least you have a rational rationale behind your choices and sequence of songs…I’m beginning to hear feedback on my juxtaposition of gospel music…country rock and Avenged Sevenfold…lol)

    I enjoy reading your Posts.

    lolAugust 6, 2013 – 12:28 pmReplyCancel

  • Considerer - Bless Tucker’s little grumpy face (have you seen the latest viral vid going round? The ‘Bitchy Resting Face’ – there has to be a baby equiv for that pic! Adorbs) And, THANKS for the earworm – hilarious coupling that with painted airplanes (I prefer the song in Hungarian though, for shits and giggles)

    First brush with the Avett Brothers, and am LOVING this song. It’s awesome.

    (and P.S. – ya don’t gotta invent stuff to count, ya gotta inspire – and you do that by the truckload)August 6, 2013 – 12:29 pmReplyCancel

  • Quick Stepp- Melissa - Avett Brothers! Great googly moogly are they freaking amazing! If you ever get the chance to see them live GO! Do not hesitate, just GO! So, so good. My fave of theirs is The Greatest Sum (acoustic). Such an awesome love song.August 6, 2013 – 12:54 pmReplyCancel

  • Kevin Dickson - Speaking of inventions, didn’t you do the early market research for my “personal grooming device”? You interviewed people on the street and got their opinions, and even helped find the right name.

    Did you know that it is now the largest selling device of it’s kind? BTW I sold the royalty so I could get Carla a nice engagement ring. D’oh!August 6, 2013 – 12:55 pmReplyCancel

  • Dana - I lasted for one second of that airplane song – how do you listen to that crap? Ever notice how so many of today’s songs have snippets of old songs in them? Because most of the good stuff has already been written.August 6, 2013 – 1:12 pmReplyCancel

  • K - I love that about the world…just when we think that everything that we could ever conceive of has already been invented, something else is created, and suddenly we wonder how we ever lived life without that in our lives…

    I feel that way about Banana Nutella cupcakes…I was out with friends the other day, and just when I thought I had already discovered my favorite foods, I tried a Banana Nutella cupcake. I don’t know how I functioned before these cupcakes entered my life.

    P.S. That picture of Tucker is priceless! OMG he is too cute. And I love his little sneaker slippers!August 6, 2013 – 1:26 pmReplyCancel

  • Darla @ Moms World - OMG! We’re practically musical soulmates! I love all of the songs you chose! How exciting!! And OMG your son is adorable and OMG I love your blog. OMG OMG OMG! HAHAHAAugust 6, 2013 – 2:15 pmReplyCancel

  • Kate - Earworm- never heard that term before but it is perfect for those songs. Love it!August 6, 2013 – 2:51 pmReplyCancel

  • Deb @ Urban Moo Cow - I had Amy Winehouse on my list, too! Loved her. So sad she effed herself up so much.

    And that photo of Tucker is sooooooooooooooooooooo cute. You can see his little boy face waiting to come out. 🙂August 6, 2013 – 4:18 pmReplyCancel

  • Kenya G. Johnson - Oh geez. Why did I click on the airplane one? You set me up! I guess that was paypack for me tweeting you the video. LOL! Love Tucker’s bald head. And the sentence following you and Steve Jobs. LOL!! I got my husband to upgrade to iPhone 5 last week. I didn’t tell him how soon iPhone 6 would be out. I want us to be stuck with the same phone at the same time. Isn’t that mean? LOL! LOVE my iPhone though 😉 12 1/2 years is hard to narrow down what I really love. I just checked, top played in my iTunes library is Forget You by Cee Lo Green. What?! Well it is fun to listen to. You gotta check out the lyrics. And if I’m not mistaken the explicit version has the real f-word in it. I bought radio version. P.S. This is a song on my workout playlist.August 6, 2013 – 5:53 pmReplyCancel

  • JenKehl - what the heck did you do to my name LOL! It’s like I’ve stepped into a parallel universe! First of all, I dated the TWIN of one of the Avett Bros, so much so that I could not stop staring or even concentrate on the music. Because he BROKE my heart that ass!
    Also, Amy Winehouse. Idiot. I can’t put her music in a mix because I refuse to support her idiotic decisions. That’s my opinion of course. But having two friends die from heroin overdoses who were both GENIUSES, well. She should have GONE TO REHAB LIKE HER SONG SAID! Sorry, I’m yelling.
    Did I tell you how much I like this post? How true about everything being invented already. That is how I felt too, and then I found something and loved it!
    Also, totally showing Isaiah the painted planes! I’ll let you know what he thinks!August 6, 2013 – 7:39 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Janine,
    It really is sad about Amy Winehouse. Really really sad. Sigh.
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    Linda,
    The word smuglett is my new favorite.
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    Kerri,
    HAHA to Tucker and Boo giving us the finger when we’re in our nursing home! Ha! I love it!
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    Clark,
    You called me rational. You’re my new favorite.
    —August 6, 2013 – 7:46 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Considerer, (and Clark)
    Aw! You’re the sweetest. Never mind, Clark. Lizzi is my favorite now. Her comment was way better. Plus, I’m still trying to figure out what deciduous trees have to do with anything. Do please tell. Oh and I’m so glad you’re loving the Avett Brothers. That’s one of my alltime favorite songs. Ever.
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    Quick Step,
    Yes, I will see them (I hope). An IRL friend got to see them this past year at Red Rocks. I’ll bet that was amazing.
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    Kevin,
    Are you serious that that nose hair clipper is the best-selling in the market and you sold the royalties? OMG. And hey – confused. I thought that Mark’s dad’s company owned it?? That market research might have been an even shittier job than driving drunk people around at 2am for Dan Dan (which was actually fun in a way except when he wanted me to drive a wedding the next day at 9am).
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    Dana,
    You have to persevere and keep listening. Pretty soon, you’ll love it. Maybe.
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    K,
    Banana Nutella cupcakes??? I have not lived yet. Must. Find. Some. And thanks, I loved those little slippers too. He had them in a bunch of colors.
    —August 6, 2013 – 7:54 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Darla,
    OMG OMG OMG. you are adorable.
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    Kate,
    Earworm is perfect. Can’t remember where I heard it first but even the word itself is, in fact, an earworm.
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    Deb,
    I love Amy. Too bad she never cleaned up her act. Sigh.
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    Kenya,
    HAHA that you didn’t tell your husband that iPhone 6 is coming. I am the same exact way and think it’s hilarious that we both don’t want ours to be ahead of us when it comes to their phone version. And yeah, total payback – I can’t believe you clicked on it, either! HA. I don’t know that song Forget You. I’ll have to check it out!
    —August 6, 2013 – 7:59 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Jen,
    Whatever do you mean about your name? Hey I’ll bet Isaiah will LOVE (or hate) the gummy bear song! Let me know. And sorry to hear about the meanie who broke your heart 🙁
    What an asshole.
    —August 6, 2013 – 8:01 pmReplyCancel

  • Considerer - *squeee!* (never been someone’s favourite before)

    Sorry Clark :pAugust 6, 2013 – 8:07 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Oh and Clark,
    Lizzi should be your fav as well because I was hung up on “manages to jump to” and didn’t get that you were fancying up the good old apple analogy. (thanks, Lizzi)August 6, 2013 – 8:11 pmReplyCancel

  • clark - ‘acorn never falls far from the tree’…oak tree…deciduous…a clark trying to be clever? lolAugust 6, 2013 – 8:31 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Clark,
    You ARE clever. You just forget that often times, I am not.
    —August 6, 2013 – 8:33 pmReplyCancel

  • Dream - Awesome list! I don’t really appreciate Amy Winehouse the way some people do, but I do love some particular songs like the one you listed. Its kinda a whole retro-ish (not really sure what to call it) genre with others like Caro Emerald, Gin Wigmore, and Clary Browne & the Banging Rackettes that I’ve been getting into.August 6, 2013 – 8:45 pmReplyCancel

  • Considerer - Any time. I’ll help a fellow ‘not clever at times’ type out when I can 🙂August 6, 2013 – 9:03 pmReplyCancel

  • Rachel - How you take these silly little memes and turn them into perfection is pure genius. I love the span of the ages, from your grandfather, to you as a child, to Tucker! Beautiful. And Steve Jobs. That was a LOL! Brilliant! I really checked out of music at this point. I’m with you on that. Hell, yeah, Def Leppard!August 6, 2013 – 10:02 pmReplyCancel

  • Lance - I miss Amy Winehouse. She’s truly one of a kind and in about 10 years we’ll be talking about her like we do Janis Joplin.

    Clarence Darrow – Attorney For The Damned….that’s just great. You wanna cowrite the screenplay or television show treatment for that rejection letter? It’s too good to work.August 6, 2013 – 10:31 pmReplyCancel

  • Slu - Hey Yo… Enjoyed yet again. You always leave me with a smile.

    Thanks, SluAugust 7, 2013 – 12:47 amReplyCancel

  • Tamara - I used to worry that all of the good ideas had already been thought – for books, music and movies. Now I realize there are still fresh and innovative ideas – I guess there’s not really a limit? I don’t know much of the music on this post. I’m lame. Can we still hang out in blog world, anyway??August 7, 2013 – 9:24 amReplyCancel

  • Shanique - Anybody who listens to Eminem and Amy Winehouse is fricking AWESOME… Tucker looks so cute/pissed 🙂August 7, 2013 – 10:26 amReplyCancel

  • Tracy@CrazyAsNormal - I heart the Avett Brothers so hard too. Seth’s affair ticked me off, mostly because they will never sing “January Wedding” again. Which they were supposed to play at my parents 50th Wedding anniversary after I won the lottery. I hate you Jennifer Carpenter.August 7, 2013 – 11:41 amReplyCancel

  • Tracy@CrazyAsNormal - Also. I forgot. Your grandfather was an inventor?! That is awesome. I am so about to waste an hour googling the crap out of him. 🙂August 7, 2013 – 11:43 amReplyCancel

  • troy P. - I had no idea that you knew Steve Jobs… =)August 7, 2013 – 4:03 pmReplyCancel

  • Sarah Almond - That has got to be the coolest thing I’ve ever heard. Your dad was an inventor? WOW! I have some ideas for some inventions, you could go in with me and we could take over the world! 😉

    Isn’t that funny when we get in that mindset that everything is as advanced as we think it’s going to be and it can’t get any better than that? I was just thinking how nice it would have been to have Pinterest when my son was little! My how things have changed in the last few years.

    I also love me some Godsmack! I didn’t include any on any of my mixtapes-I know the thought went through my mind. Interestingly enough though,my favorite Godsmack CD has to be The Other Side, which isn’t even listed in their discography on some sites. Have you heard of it? Acoustic versions of several of their hits. LOVE IT.August 7, 2013 – 10:03 pmReplyCancel

  • Emily - Thank you for including a song for me and yes I do understand! I love that I know I have you supporting me. And I also love that now we have a “song” to bond over. 🙂August 8, 2013 – 1:00 pmReplyCancel

  • Tatum - Mini-Tucker…awww…he’s edible, right?

    So, you know I’m from WI, right. Which is the Kentucky of the north. In other words, I’ve got some deep country music roots. I don’t like pop/cross over stuff. I like real country. And from the 2000’s the absolute best real country is Jamey Johnson. Seriously, give him a listen.

    http://youtu.be/Z_-ZA_yatuAAugust 11, 2013 – 12:13 amReplyCancel

Friends. If you’re like me (which, for your sake, I hope not because I’m a disorganized mess with shit in every possible corner of my house), you may store toys in your pantry. You may be crapping up your lovely custom-built bookcases with a bunch of stuff that you don’t need. Things like DVDs, audio […]

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by Kristi Campbell

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  • Jennifer P - Lol this is so funny I’m laughing hard. Thank you for the cd paying company, I had some I was donating but think its better to get paidAugust 4, 2013 – 12:38 amReplyCancel

  • Considerer - WOW! That’s an incredible company! But I don’t want to get rid of any of my DVDs and all my old books go to Oxfam or the British Heart Foundation.

    Love your shelves. And I love my own custom bookshelves, though I think yours are every bit as beautiful and book (and clutter) filled as my own 🙂

    Love your list, and so glad you’re back online and didn’t need medicating 🙂August 4, 2013 – 5:07 amReplyCancel

  • clark - man! When the revolution comes, I really hope they leave the internet on!

    that business Friday was so very not fun.

    I’m sitting at my desk, looking out the window of my ‘office’* and it is looking like ‘not Summer’.
    There is a certain degree of blueness to the sky that has me, against my will, flashing back to new shirts…the ‘first day of school shirt’, with the tissue paper and secret pins and that..’smell’ of new shirt.

    Totally with you on Number 6.

    I read with no small degree of envy the Posts that have lists and clear explanations of the gratitude item. Somehow, when I read them, I manage to balance envy with ambition and try to learn to write better and all…but in the meantime, I am glad that the TToT is different, in that anything goes.. so I get to do things like my grid.
    (I always think of a great quote from Jack White on his approach to writing music, “I just find a guitar and pick a fight with it”.)

    * which looks like any professional’s office, provided that professional is fond of Ethan Allen double beds as an accessory piece…August 4, 2013 – 7:37 amReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - Oh the pooping issue, seriously never thought I would be so happy when another human being did do this, but for some reason when you have kids you just become so consumed with this and when they do do it. Seriously, I read that line and completely understood my friend. Enough said!! Thanks always for co-hosting!! 🙂August 4, 2013 – 8:39 amReplyCancel

  • Rachel - You managed to talk about bodily functions twice in this list. A lady after my own heart!August 4, 2013 – 8:59 amReplyCancel

  • Jak - Hmm that is an interesting site.
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    I just punched in the barcode for my sealed games (I have 70 of them… I just counted yesterday…) and the offer was 52 cents >..<
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    Though, I do agree the hop, and the Thankfulness cited within, doesn't have to be serious all the time being devoid of fun and humor. I think many have displayed that from the get-go.
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    I'm very glad the internet breaking was a very temporary scenario! It sounded like many of the natives were becoming incredibly restless and I wouldn't have been surprised if rioting sparked and spread through the streets had it lasted any longer than it had!
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    Jak at The Cryton Chronicles & Dreams in the Shade of InkAugust 4, 2013 – 4:10 pmReplyCancel

  • Rich Rumple - Actually, I liked the Deadwood Series! I just recorded it on DVD, as well as the Sopranos, Rome, and am in the progress of doing it with the Dexter series too! Obviously, I’m an obsessed collector too! lol You know, if we keep mentioning each other in our blogs, we’re going to draw suspicion. lol “Old fart meet procrastinating blonde” … story at eleven. Our spouses will go crazy with that one! 🙂 I tend to remember the affect that cod liver oil would have on the human body once it was forced down through numerous gag reflexes. Would save the thumb for sure, as well as the tail. And, you, drinking wine? You? Never would have suspected it! And, no, we would never call you out! I mean, why point out the obvious? lol Keep em coming!August 4, 2013 – 4:24 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi (K2) - That company sounds like an easy way to declutter. (Although, I must admit, your bookshelves look inviting just the way they are!)August 4, 2013 – 4:31 pmReplyCancel

  • Considerer - I can add a #11 to my list – I was grateful today that when my friend called me out on the HUGE amount of bird crap over my car, and the lack of water in my windscreen wash reservoir (because I’ve been too lazy to replace it) I could borrow from you and tell her “Well I’m quite happy they’ve done it on the car, cos it means it’s not in my hair”

    Also WHOA there nellie – Google reckons it’s ok to freakin VIOLATE your kid on the basis of constipation?!?!?! Something very, very wrong there if the recommendation is any more than lots of water and syrup of figs! Duuuuuuuuuuuuude!August 4, 2013 – 5:49 pmReplyCancel

  • Shanique - Really that wasn’t one bird. That was a conspiracy. Those birds read your blog last week and they said you gave them permission. Expect more next week…caz you’re taking pics and shitz…

    Aww the joys of parenting….you have to deal with shit…

    Lizzi and I were watching y’all collective meltdown when the internet broke and mentally patting our backs that we have blogger blogs..But we felt your pain…*right Lizzi?*August 4, 2013 – 6:16 pmReplyCancel

  • karen - I still have easter plushes out and stupid stuff on my shelves too. It annoys my mom but I just don’t care, LOL. I am so glad I am not the only one woman. I also would go CRAZY with all that space…I would need to fill it up, LOLAugust 4, 2013 – 7:24 pmReplyCancel

  • GirlieOnTheEdge - Man, I love those bookshelves! The house we sold in Fairfax had a couple of built ins but nothing like that. I’d take yours even with all that extra crap. lol
    Very nice list today however, I particularly like #4. I seem to feel that way a lot lately!August 4, 2013 – 8:37 pmReplyCancel

  • Cyndi - HAHAH. Your post absolutely CRACKED ME UP.
    Where do I start? The musical magpies thing is already favorited in my browser. OMG – I have zillions of CDs collecting dust and bunnies of every shape and size and need to upload them to an iPod that I want at some point in the future. I can put them on my computer, yes, but…you know…iPods are cool. HAHA
    I’m seriously envious of those bookshelves because well, I have books stacked in all nookies and crannies of my house and cleaning the dust (yeah, I know…it’s like once every 2 years…but I don’t have time nor the inclination to clean when there’s a life to live, lol) and putting them all in one place would make one apt to have to dust less. Plus it just looks good.
    As for your son, I’m sorry you, um, had to sacrifice a finger for the cause.
    I’ve been practicing my Spanish (as you read in my post – thank you, lol) and I swear EVERYBODY in that show drinks tequila. So now, I’m going to go out and get some and follow it up with limes. That’s what they do in the show. It probably won’t taste good – I’m a wine drinker myself – but, I am inclined to try. LOL
    Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday. Take care!August 4, 2013 – 9:29 pmReplyCancel

  • Dana - Three thankful things related to pooping or peeing. That alone is enough reason to love you.August 4, 2013 – 9:58 pmReplyCancel

  • Linda Roy - What a cool thing Music Magpie is. I’m doing it. My husband is the same way. He’s all like “I like 5 For Fighting” and I buy him the CD and it’s still in the shrink wrap. He’s all “I wish I had the original Godzilla on DVD” and I get on the internet and track that shit down. Still in the shrink wrap. Well…NO MORE! Goodbye 5 For Godzilla. Mama’s gonna get some cold hard cash. And holy shit – I’m never gonna stick my finger up my kid’s butt. That’s some scary right there, right?August 4, 2013 – 10:09 pmReplyCancel

  • Considerer - Shanique? Ya gettin’ me in trouble here girl! Kristi, she doesn’t mean it! We weren’t…poking fun or owt. Just felt bad for you. Wanted to help but couldn’t think of a suitable way to make the experience less frustrating.August 4, 2013 – 10:41 pmReplyCancel

  • christine - My favorite part of this entire post was the copywriting of the bird poop. Hilarious that you did it, but even better that you pointed it out to those who might not have noticed.

    My computer service was down for quite a long time on Thursday night, when the entire family was out and I had hours of time all to myself. Ticked off doesn’t even cover it. I read the list of people who had trouble Friday, and unlike others *coughLizziandShaniquecough* I felt your pain.August 4, 2013 – 11:17 pmReplyCancel

  • Lizzy Allan - Lol, this post made me chuckle 🙂 Re: number two – I’d be worried too after reading that on google – thank goodness he ended up producing the goods 🙂 Re: number four – I totally know what you mean … all hail incompetent workmates! Re: number eight – that is one of the most optimistic ways of looking at a shit situation I’ve heard in a long time! hehe 😀 have a lovely week 🙂August 5, 2013 – 12:07 amReplyCancel

  • Tamara - Depends actually have an interesting use that was discussed at a baby shower yesterday – post birth for those miserably messy few weeks after. Who knew?!

    Music Magpie seems like a dream.August 5, 2013 – 12:12 amReplyCancel

  • Considerer - @Christine – hey I TRIED, okay! I was very supportive and didn’t gloat at ALL about it. I even offered personal 1-to-1 counselling and some(unappreciated) Valium. :pAugust 5, 2013 – 5:33 amReplyCancel

  • Kerri - Yeah I never understood how birds could fly with that much crap in them either.

    Oh and I just discovered Jose Cuervo margaritas in a premixed bottle. You just add the salt and if you are like me an extra dash of tequila. YUMAugust 5, 2013 – 8:09 amReplyCancel

  • SocialButterflyMom - Good perspective check(list). Mommies and margs: is there anything better?August 5, 2013 – 2:31 pmReplyCancel

  • Dyanne @ I Want Backsies - WHEN DID YOU COME IN MY HOUSE AND TAKE PICTURES OF MY BOOKSHELVES?!

    I think the only time it is okay to stick a finger up your child’s ass is if there is a suppository balanced on the end of said finger, and then only in a fit of absolute desperation.

    #4 – couldn’t have said it better.

    #5 – um, guilty as well

    #7 – On the giant timeline of life, I am closer to Depends than I am to Pampers.August 5, 2013 – 8:39 pmReplyCancel

It’s easy to say “I will be better.” It’s not as easy to get there. Think about if, right now, you had five whole hours to do anything in the world – there are no kids that need you, you’re not hungry, and you’re not under a deadline. You’re not tired, and you’re showered. You’re […]

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  • Emily - If you didn’t include the drawing of you wearing a Metallica t-shirt, I’d be bawling my head off right now. You nailed this post and I loved every word.August 2, 2013 – 4:53 pmReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - Oh seriously Krisit, you really know how to make me tear up. Such a wonderful post and really do hope that you get your wish and be grandma to tell this story to your grandkids. Thank you so very much for just being who you are and it really does shine through with each and every post you write. And also can’t thank you enough for joining us each week and excited for next week and the weeks to follow now!!! 🙂August 2, 2013 – 4:59 pmReplyCancel

  • GirlieOnTheEdge - Allfuckingrightthen. Most excellent post and…. I’m decided.
    See, I’m familiar with Oakton. Before moving to FL in 2003, I lived not more than a hop, skip and jump from there. Cross over Rt. 50 (other side of the tracks? lol)and you’ll find a little old neighborhood that goes by the name of Greenbriar. We lived there for many a year. Small world as they say:)
    So-o if the tiniest thread of this job offer I’m waiting to hear on by month’s end comes through and we find ourselves once again living in NOVA, we’re simply going to have to meet. What say Kristi?August 2, 2013 – 5:43 pmReplyCancel

  • Considerer - You really are one of life’s ‘WOW!’ people, ya know that? I hope your future grandchildren get to know that 🙂

    Absolutely stunningly beautiful…and then that illustration :pAugust 2, 2013 – 5:49 pmReplyCancel

  • Rich Rumple - Okay, Kristi, you’ve done it again. From the laughter we’ve become accustomed to the heartfelt wishes of a mother that loves. 2059, huh, let’s see, I’d be 105 then. The cats will never let me live that long. I do hope you get your wish. Just don’t be fumble fingered and spill the damn tea!!! 🙂August 2, 2013 – 7:52 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Emily,
    Thank you for noticing the Metallica t-shirt. You’re the bomb diggity.
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    Janine,
    Aw, thanks. I’m really excited about being a host, too! Like REALLY excited!!!
    🙂
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    Girlie,
    HELLZ yes we’re hanging out if you move to NOVA. Please move to NOVA? That would be so cool. I hope you get the job. Not sure where Greenbriar is but we’re not in the fancy part of Oakton, FYI.
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    Considerer,
    I think you’re pretty WOW people yourself, you. And thank you, I hope my future grandchildren get to know it as well.
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    Rich,
    Start bribing Gabriela with catnip now. Maybe she’ll have mercy on you. I hope you live to be 105. And I think I decided the tea will be scotch, instead, no matter the occasion. At almost 91, I’ll deserve a stiff drink.
    —August 2, 2013 – 8:25 pmReplyCancel

  • Sylvia - I’ll be 100 in 2059! I’ll probably be long gone by then!

    On my bucket list:
    I want to travel the US including and especially Hawaii.
    I want to relocate to NC and buy/build two tiny houses connected by a covered deck which will be my outdoor room! A main house and a mancave/green house for my husband!August 2, 2013 – 8:36 pmReplyCancel

  • Lori Lavender Luz - If everyone in the world was loved the way your son is loved, can you imagine how wonderful things could be?

    Yes, the Metallica shirt kept me from dissolving into a puddle, but also this: “stories about trying to refold paper maps.”

    How DID we do it??August 2, 2013 – 8:45 pmReplyCancel

  • clark - Have fallen way behind today, only posted my FTSF at, like, 3 pm.

    I came here first (but not before I published my Post) because of the amazing semi-synchronicity that I often see between your treatment of a theme and my own, which can be fun in an alternately disturbing and ego-pumping sort of way.

    I originally wrote a Comment that consisted of maybe 5 words, ‘I enjoyed reading your Post’. While it is a true statement, I did not ‘scan’ (I think that is a literary term of some sort).

    I read this (your) Post as ‘the expression of a clark as reflected by another’. Translation: we feel we can (and should be) more than we think we are, but we immediately recognize, in the love of another, the part of ourselves that we hope is there.

    This is not to say Tucker is simply validation or proof of what you would be, far from out. He is, in a sense, from a certain perspective the objective manifestation of what you know is within yourself. You can see it in how he looks at you… how he ‘regards’ you.

    In looking at this Post and my Post I see a similar sense of the desire to know that you have accounted for yourself (and by extension Tucker and the rest of the family) as well as anyone could hope.
    I think I am saying something similar, but more from the perspective of not seeing the objective manifestation of making the most of life.

    I enjoyed reading your Post.August 2, 2013 – 8:59 pmReplyCancel

  • Deb @ Urban Moo Cow - You, with the always making me blubber and sniffle at my computer!! Meeting my grandchildren… I mean, yeah, that has to be on the bucket list.

    The answer to your first question, though, the 5 hours one? Write, run and nap.

    xoAugust 2, 2013 – 9:02 pmReplyCancel

  • Lisa @ The Golden spoons - Kristo, this is absolutely beautiful! I just don’t know what else there is ti say!August 2, 2013 – 9:08 pmReplyCancel

  • Sarah | LeftBrainBuddha - Now I know what crashed the Internet today ~ the awesome power of all these amazing posts about what we want to do with our one single life. This is fantastic, Kristi, just absolutely amazing. I hope you do write that book because it will be touching and inspiring, just like this post. Wowzers.

    {And I love grandma in her Metallica shirt. And also, in my ‘research,’ seeing the Northern lights and scuba diving were also in the top 20. It’s made reading these posts so interesting!}August 2, 2013 – 9:09 pmReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth @ Rocks, No Salt Mommy - Fabulous, indeed Kristi. You have opened my eyes to the world of children with developmental delays. I’ve always struggled with the idea of having a child with a developmental delay. Before I was even a mom, I was scared that my children wouldn’t be “perfect.” But through my experiences as a teacher and reading your blog {and a lot of growing up}, I realize that there is no “perfect.” Each child is “perfect” for who he is and why he is in this world. I love your honesty and your openness – you’re not afraid to sugar coat the tough stuff, but you’re also open to showing the wonderful, positive side of your life with Tucker. I love, love, love all your posts, but this one in particular. It shows your hopefulness, your expectations, and your plans for Tucker’s future. And not to mention, it made me both laugh and tear up. The folding up the map detail was a perfect addition!August 2, 2013 – 9:15 pmReplyCancel

  • Dana - Perfect. I don’t really think about a bucket list, but now I want exactly what you drew and said as the only thing on it. Except I’ll be wearing a Wicked t-shirt instead, and my grandchildren will most likely be brunettes. Did I mention this was perfect?August 2, 2013 – 9:39 pmReplyCancel

  • Rachel - You must write that book. If this post is even a glimpse of what will be in that book, you must write that book!August 2, 2013 – 11:33 pmReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for Real. - OK, how is is possible that you can bring tears to my eyes and then make me laugh at the same time with your Metallica T-shirt? It’s a gift, friend. Thanks for that- an absolutely beautiful post.August 2, 2013 – 11:43 pmReplyCancel

  • K - I say this every time, Kristi, but this is so beautiful. PLEASE write a book…I would read it in a heartbeat! And Tucker has already changed the world for me.

    I love your bucket list. (and you’ve managed to move me to tears again)

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts, as always.August 3, 2013 – 12:17 amReplyCancel

  • karen - *sobbing and wiping my tears* I can’t stop crying woman…that is such an amazing and sweet post. I want that too…wow…I can’t even focus through the tears. Sometimes I feel selfish for wanting grandchildren…I know my parents waited and waited for me to have Dino…I hope I get to see him as a dad… *sniffles*August 3, 2013 – 6:44 amReplyCancel

  • Shay - Kristi…this post simply took my breath away. I had tears in my eyes at the scene that you illustrated, and I also got a good little chuckle in there with your choice of shirt. Seriously, Kristi…this was just awesome.

    On my bucket list? I don’t want to sound like one of THOSE annoying people, but I really make sure to live life to the fullest and cross off bucket list things as much as I can daily. What I would love to do is focus not so much on myself, but on others. I don’t think I help people enough, and there is so much helping that can be done!

    Thanks again for a great post.August 3, 2013 – 10:09 amReplyCancel

  • clark - Saturday Morning…. (visual from the cult movie ‘The Warriors’)

    “…hey Kristi…come out and playyy”

    lolAugust 3, 2013 – 10:35 amReplyCancel

  • Jen - You made me cry! QUIT IT! You are so awesome, and I know you WILL WRITE THAT BOOK! I know you will, and you will help so many people! I think of how far you have come since I met you, you are a force to be reckoned with lady! And you will rock that Metallica shirt in grannydom!August 3, 2013 – 12:25 pmReplyCancel

  • Tamara - Alaska is pretty much my biggest, but I never considered winter before. I’ve been more interested in the height of summer and the eternal sunshine, and the moose and whales. Northern lights is also high up on my list. And I’d like to write a book, and see the kids grow and..so many things.August 3, 2013 – 8:34 pmReplyCancel

  • Maggie Amada - Oh, Kristi, this was simply beautiful and filled with the hopes and dreams for a mother and her child. With a mom like you to guide him, I am pretty sure he will make the world a better place.August 3, 2013 – 10:22 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Sylvia,
    The two houses with the covered deck connecting them sounds amazing! Build it! They will come!
    —
    Lori,
    Paper maps. Right? They’ll likely be worth a fortune on eBay someday…
    —
    CLARK.
    Dude. So much better. And yes. I enjoyed reading yours as well, my friend.
    —
    Deb,
    I took the nap out of it on purpose because that’s what I’d do the whole time. 🙂
    —
    Lisa,
    Thank you.
    —August 4, 2013 – 9:42 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Sarah,
    Your comment might just be my favorite one ever, in the history of time. Thank you, friend. And (sidenote) the whole internet breaking was bloody well weird, right?????? UGH.
    Also, I did a much-needed back-up so maybe that was a good thing?
    —
    Elizabeth,
    I had an amnio because I did not want a “different” baby. I totally get what you’re saying…I should IM you separately about it. I did not realize that every child is perfect until I had my own imperfect perfect one. I think it’s the way I always knew it would be…which is likely why I was so afraid of it (and you may have just given me a post about it).
    —
    Dana,
    Awesome to the t-shirt though, right?August 4, 2013 – 9:47 pmReplyCancel

  • Kate - I would totally buy your book. And you can use book money to go scuba… it all will impact the other 🙂August 4, 2013 – 10:21 pmReplyCancel

  • Kerri - Seriously, you had to go serious with this one! Oh my friend, I think you have the best, ultimate best list. How could you not live to be 91 years young and embarrass Tucker 🙂

    I am totally with you on the advocacy. When people who work at Walmart make more than the people who work with our children, well there is just something wrong with that (no offense to Walmart employees).

    I say we plan that trip to Alaska in the winter with our kiddos and explore the wonder of the Lights.August 5, 2013 – 7:53 amReplyCancel

  • Linda Roy - That was amazingly beautiful Kristi. And you are an amazing mom. I wish all of those things for you and Tucker. xxxAugust 5, 2013 – 11:48 amReplyCancel

  • Lance - I can’t wait for my grandkids to say “there goes Paw Paw talking about seeing pearl Jam at the Fox in Atlanta for the 200th time”.

    I really like the tone of your post and how you look at life. Thanks, I needed this one.August 5, 2013 – 3:01 pmReplyCancel

  • Joy - This is great! I wish to be old and telling stories to anyone who will listen, whether my children chose to have grandkids or raise lamas or whatever! I would love to write a book, it’s hard to picture in my crazy, busy, can’t-finish-a-thought life right now, but that WOULD be awesome. Great post!August 6, 2013 – 1:20 pmReplyCancel

  • Sandra Sallin - I sincerely hope your dreams and wishes come true. Beautiful reading this. So heartfelt.December 29, 2013 – 2:14 pmReplyCancel

  • Jhanis - Beautiful Kristi! Wishing all of these things for you! And I think you will be a really awesome grandma!January 15, 2015 – 5:25 amReplyCancel

  • Meredith - That’s kind of what we all want right? I mean, I would love to see my grandkids some day and be able to tell them all my stories. That’s why I blog too, because I’m afraid I’m going to have no memory of these younger years. 🙂January 15, 2015 – 9:49 amReplyCancel

Hi friends. I’m so happy to say that this week’s Our Land contribution is by my awesome good friend Joy, who blogs about the reality and the beauty of her life with her little boy Sunny.  She’s heartfelt, honest, and one of the sweetest people you will ever meet among bloggers.  I’m not exaggerating – […]

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  • Jennifer P. - Oh I love this and thank you for introducing Joy to us, Kristi. Kindness from strangers is the best. More people should see the beauty of our children and the fun in sharing bread to feed the ducks.July 31, 2013 – 10:33 amReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Hi Jennifer,
    Yes, you should check out Joy’s lovely blog! And I agree – more people should see the beauty of our children.July 31, 2013 – 10:34 amReplyCancel

  • Kerri - Joy, how can they not look at Sunny without kindness. I applaud you for always looking at the sun rather than darkness.July 31, 2013 – 10:48 amReplyCancel

  • Stephanie - Thank you! I loved it. 🙂July 31, 2013 – 10:50 amReplyCancel

  • Lori Lavender Luz - So resonant: “The road we are on has always been a split one – one half being plastered with kindness and love, the other one with prejudice and rudeness.”

    Thank you for guest posting, Joy. May there be much more sunny for you and Sunny.July 31, 2013 – 10:54 amReplyCancel

  • Considerer - Joy, this is stunningly beautiful. I love the analogy of the car journey. It’s so saddening to hear the opposition and judgement you’ve come up against, but SO heartwarming to hear about that young lady and her generous gift and the way Sunny touched her heart.

    You guys are so wonderful, and you’re such a special Mama to Sunny and I am so pleased to call you my friend. You are truly an inspiration and I’m THRILLED that you’re part of Our Land.

    Keep driving into the sunshine, Joy 🙂July 31, 2013 – 11:01 amReplyCancel

  • Dana - I truly believe there are more people in the world like the woman who shared her bread than people like your judgmental former friend. I hope your journey with Sunny leads you to many more wonderful people and experiences. You describe your “travels” so eloquently, Joy – thank you for sharing!July 31, 2013 – 12:26 pmReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - Joy, your words were just so beautiful and lovely. I can tell just how much you love your Sunny and I am truly so happy to have gotten to know you through blogging. Thank you for sharing this here and please do hold onto the good, because there are really some wonderful people still out there and for the ones that aren’t you never going to change them and they truly aren’t worth your time or energy. I have learned this myself with some many different situations over the years and as much as it hurts us, we are stronger and better people then they ever could be!July 31, 2013 – 1:27 pmReplyCancel

  • SocialButterflyMom - Major goosebumps over here. I’m glad that the kind lady could see Sunny’s sunshine 🙂July 31, 2013 – 1:51 pmReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedly - I just love this post. Thanks a lot for sharing, Joy, and thank you for providing the patform, Kristi! People can be horrible sometimes, and I wonder if they even notice.

    I remember when Lily was just born, that little child that I had wanted so badly and loved more than my own life. I was just your normal happy young mother out and about with her baby, sitting at a cafe and enjoying a coffee while looking at my baby when an old lady came over to look at her, telling her how cute she was. Then she turned to me with the coldest eyes ever, taxing me, and announced that I was at least young enough to have a couple of boys soon. THANK YOU, lady!!! And that was only the first time I was criticized, belittled, or felt sorry for by other people, just because I have girls.

    Don’t let it get to you, Joy.. Ever!July 31, 2013 – 4:40 pmReplyCancel

  • Deb @ Urban Moo Cow - Oh my goodness, this made me cry. That random kindness of strangers makes me cry way more than the random inconsideration. Sometimes I cry because I think the mean people are right, that I don’t deserve the kindness. I’m so glad you know that you and Sunny do.July 31, 2013 – 10:53 pmReplyCancel

  • Jen - You put this so beautifully Joy! Thank you! I still have problems with my 7yo because he has persistent auditory sensory processing disorder. So he is pretty much always the loudest person anywhere we are. Of course people stare, and talk behind there hands. Sometimes I feel self-conscious and ask him repeatedly to try and lower his voice. Sometimes I know that we are somewhere it doesn’t matter and just look straight ahead and smile at my sweet bright boy. Shame on them for making assumptions. Great post!August 1, 2013 – 9:44 amReplyCancel

  • Tracy@CrazyAsNormal - Thanks for the introduction to Joy. Now if you will excuse me, my eyes are leaking for some reason and I need to find a tissue.August 1, 2013 – 12:50 pmReplyCancel

  • Rachel - As a teacher of students with special needs, I have seen so much prejudice and judgment that, unfortunately, it no longer surprises me. It continues to make my heart hurt, though. It did when I read this post. What amazes me is how people’s reactions are so much more a reflection on them than children. I’m glad you are able to see the beauty too. Thank you for sharing it in this post.August 1, 2013 – 1:08 pmReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for Real. - Thank you so much for sharing that with us, Joy. I am so sorry you have experienced such judgment in your parenting journey, and I am glad to hear you have also experienced those uplifting encounters that restore your faith in the world. You are a fantastic mama. 🙂August 1, 2013 – 3:04 pmReplyCancel

  • Joy @ icansaymama - Thank you for all your wonderful, encouraging, and heartfelt comments! They really mean a lot to me!!August 22, 2013 – 3:24 amReplyCancel

It’s funny to think back and feel like the year 2000 wasn’t very long ago, and then realize that the freak-out over Y2K ended more than 13 years ago. I remember 1999. People were worried that the world would end due to a computer overtaking us because we were too dumb to realize that the whole […]

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  • don - Looking happy and healthy! Good stuff! Them stingrays are slimy boogers, aren’t they?July 30, 2013 – 11:54 amReplyCancel

  • Considerer - Something idyllic out of something awful. I’m glad you got to go, and more glad you shared 🙂July 30, 2013 – 11:55 amReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - I, too, was unemployed by August of 2001, but thankfully it was my decision. The company I worked for wanted me to transfer to their NYC office downtown literally the street from the Twin Towers. I would have had to take the subway and get out at in the Twin Towers itself. So in hindsight glad I made that decision, but your post totally took me back there and definite trip down memory lane for sure!July 30, 2013 – 12:03 pmReplyCancel

  • Rich Rumple - Looks like a lot of fun. Did a lot of scuba diving in the Carib years ago. Never got tan though. Red seemed to always be my color after a few hours in the water. lol Perhaps a suit would have helped (Diving suit, not swim suit, geesh!) I wasn’t worried about the Y2K. In Kentucky, the banks still use fingers and toes to figure out balances. lol Good post!July 30, 2013 – 12:06 pmReplyCancel

  • Sarah Almond - I had Disturbed on my TMT too-and Y2K! I have always wanted to go scuba diving-thank you for sharing your memories (and your music)!July 30, 2013 – 12:26 pmReplyCancel

  • Emily - Ok, 2 comments from me: First, Middle Dude was due on 1/4/2000 and we were hoping he’d be one of the “Millenium babies” but it didn’t happen and we didn’t win a million dollars or get on the news…he was 7 days late and born on the 11th, but we still like to talk about how he was ALMOST a Millenium baby. Second, I LOVED “Six Feet Under.” Best show ever.July 30, 2013 – 12:44 pmReplyCancel

  • clark - “…no motorcars, not a single luxury”

    very cool, even to just try to be a resident of such a place!
    My New England mind boggles a bit. (visual: Pilgrim guys with those messed up collars on they shirts and the 5 lb shoes…maybe the Pilgrimettes would be swimming with the natives. “Esther! put those pantaloons back on this instant!”)

    Fun, envy-inspiring Post, y’allJuly 30, 2013 – 12:51 pmReplyCancel

  • MJM - Y2K…yeah I remember that crap…I was in New Jersey at the time. My landlord told everyone in the apartment complex that he was staying up all night with his shotgun in his hands so when all the computers went down and people started rioting he would be ready…stupid white-trash.

    Great post girl…keep up the awesome work.July 30, 2013 – 12:58 pmReplyCancel

  • Dana - Breathe me and the Six Feet Under video completely sidetracked me. I only watched a few seasons but it still brought me to tears. I love Michael C. Hall and I don’t know what I will do when Dexter ends and he is not on TV anymore.July 30, 2013 – 1:00 pmReplyCancel

  • Lance - Great pictures. I’ve only been scuba diving once and loved it. That was twenty years ago.

    The way that Disturbed song starts is bad ass. I’ve always liked them.July 30, 2013 – 1:11 pmReplyCancel

  • GirlieOnTheEdge - You just lu-u-uv playing with emotions dontcha Kristi? LOL
    Nice progression. Found myself a little contemplative, a little commiserative (it’s a word right? =D)
    Then you made me laugh with the cartoons. Soon I was simultaneously in awe and jealous of your island adventures! The idea of living in a such a place speaks to the “romantic” side of me….just don’t know if I could do it. Mighty cool for to say you almost did:) Loved the pictures. And I think the town I live in is tiny!
    I’m saving a big THANKS ALOT for ending with the Breathe vid.
    I only watched the show every now and then. Now I just may have to start watching it beginning to end. Damn.
    Yours truly,
    Verbose GirlieJuly 30, 2013 – 2:22 pmReplyCancel

  • Quick Stepp- Melissa - That Sia song, ugh, it crushes me. Love it. And I was a huge Six Feet Under fan. I bawled like a baby during the finale as well.July 30, 2013 – 4:14 pmReplyCancel

  • Slu - I so love your stories (I know: I say it every week), but I do.

    Your Intro by Disturbed has long been the “Intro” of the players at our Houston Texans home games. Very cool on the loud speakers.

    Really enjoyed, SluJuly 30, 2013 – 8:11 pmReplyCancel

  • Lori Lavender Luz - OMG. I’m tempted to see if I can move to Salt Key now. All I need is my box set of 6 Feet Under and my Damien Rice O CD (not OCD).

    You would visit me, right?July 30, 2013 – 8:27 pmReplyCancel

  • Rachel - I was terrified of Y2K! How stupid is that? I actually probably could have done this TMTT with a few stories of my own about Y2K. Why didn’t I think of that? However, i actually can straight up tell you that I don’t even know what music was written in the….um, what the hell are the 00’s called…something like auts or something like that. The fact that my memory is gone is scaring me much more than Y2K.July 30, 2013 – 10:26 pmReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for Real. - Holy crap, I love the Blower’s Daughter! I loved the whole album, but that and Eskimo Friend were my favorites. And I still love Breathe Me, and Sia in general. And your trip made me drool. BUT, most importantly- I have missed you! I’ve missed reading your voice! And here’s my Y2K story- on the New Year’s Eve of the Millennium, I was having the most explosive, dramatic breakup with someone I was crazy in love with. For real. I woke up in our hotel room the next morning, saw that the table had been overturned (presumably by me) and asked, “Did we break up?” Worst Millennium Ever. xoxoJuly 30, 2013 – 11:01 pmReplyCancel

  • Jennifer - Isn’t it funny how hard we are on ourselves when we are young? I actually feel much more confident and beautiful now as a 30 something woman (who is, incidentally about 30 pounds heavier) than I EVER did before having children. I look back at skinny, young, tan me and think…oh my gosh, those aren’t saddlebags!

    I didn’t watch 6 feet under, but I will now if it is available on netflix or through my library. I have found some good music through the show BONES…which is still on but winding down in the next season, I think.

    Enjoyed your post, as always! Thanks for co-hosting!July 30, 2013 – 11:12 pmReplyCancel

  • Tatum - Oh, I remember Y2K alright. Feeling like a complete dweeb (I used that word for you, Kristi) because I was a grown, almost, 23 year-old and my mom had to drive from Mpls to my pint sized apt in Milwaukee because she knew I was sick when I hadn’t yet figured it out…well, I knew I was sick, but I didn’t realize I was going to spend NYE on hospital given narcotics instead of the other festivities I had in mind. Pneumonia…kicked that smoking habit to the curb, so I guess I have that part to thank.

    More importantly – what happened to Maroon Five? I still want to sleep with Adam Levine, but his music was way better in the early century.July 31, 2013 – 12:41 amReplyCancel

  • Joy @ icansaymama - Argh, I am SO fed up with the GEMA because I cannot watch any of the videos you posted!!!

    As for scuba diving: I LOVE it so much, too! Every time a dive was finished I came out of the water, beaming with as much joy on my face as you did in your beautiful pictures!! Love them! You look so at peace and carefree!! Mwah!July 31, 2013 – 3:33 amReplyCancel

  • Jak - Oh yes… I recall the Y2K! It was pandemonium! People literally thought it was going to be the end of the world. Thankfully they had the Mayan calendar to fall back on… except that fell through too >.>
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    Honestly wish I was ahead of the game and had delved into computer programming of some sort prior to that, so I could have made bank…
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    I’d never heard of those locations you vacationed too, but you really must have loved them, considering you visited multiple times and contemplated working there. I’m uncertain if I could handle diving 🙁 especially if there is a chance of sharks being in the area!
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    Ha! I love Disturbed! I saw them live and the lead singer busted out of a huge crate and began singing that song. It was pretty sweet! I also love The Red by Chevelle!
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    Jak at The Cryton Chronicles & Dreams in the Shade of InkJuly 31, 2013 – 5:00 amReplyCancel

  • Anita@ Losing Austin - I worry about everything except random big things, like Y2K- don’t know why, but I didn’t have a care about it.

    I’ve only been scuba diving once, in the Bahamas, in a place with an airport that same size! Diving was AH.MAZ.ING. That comment of being so small and yet so big said it all. I can’t wait to do it again.July 31, 2013 – 7:43 amReplyCancel

  • Tamara - I love, love, love these posts you make! In 2000 I was in college and I was at a fancy millenium party. I was a little scared, to be honest, and I think in 2001 a lot of those fears came to reality with 9-11. The quote:
    “There’s nothing that compares to the feeling of being tiny and insignificant while simultaneously being gigantic and part of everything”
    is the best thing I’ve read today.July 31, 2013 – 2:38 pmReplyCancel

  • Maggie Amada - Awesome pics, Kristi. That trip seemed to have done a lot for you. Sounds amazing.August 2, 2013 – 6:55 pmReplyCancel

Remember last week when you were treated to a good laugh, Rumple style, because I was lazy brilliant enough to ask Rich to guest blog for me? Well, friends, this week, I’m over at his place with my list. Yup, the way I described it over there is that basically, I’m returning the favor but sortof […]

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  • Courtney - Aw, come on, you don’t care about Prince George of Cambridge??? What kind of American are you, NOT caring about the Royal Baby! Seriously, I am happy for them, I wish they could be left alone. Love your list. No bird poop in hair is something to be thankful for…July 27, 2013 – 12:16 amReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - LALALAALALALLLA you did NOT just tell me the name, did you? Please say no. Sigh. And yes, I’m happy for them to, as I am all new parents and agree they should be left alone. By all of us!!!! I just don’t get the fascination of following them…that’s all. July 27, 2013 – 12:55 amReplyCancel

  • Rich Rumple - HAHAHAHAHA! The first comment and now you know the name!!! I love it! Thank you so much Courtney! I couldn’t have done it better myself! So, you’re all sweetsies at my place and you come back to your own and drag me through the dirt! lol You’re a riot and I’m happy as a lizard in a cricket cage that you’re there. Many Thanks!July 27, 2013 – 1:23 amReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - DUDE I DO NOT KNOW THE NAME. I refuse to have this happen and so did not drag you through the dirt, I merely suggested, nicely, that since you seem to think hot flashes work in your wife’s favor when it comes to memory, that you find a way to emulate the experience for yourself. Really, I’m just looking out for you.
    —-July 27, 2013 – 1:46 amReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedly - Oh, it was glorious! Thank you for being the way your are 😉July 27, 2013 – 3:06 amReplyCancel

  • Considerer - I love your post over at Rich’s. I don’t know whether the lowered tone originated there or slid in sideways last week, but ‘tampon accident’? How the hell can you have an accident with a tampon unless you put it in the wrong…no! [/END IMAGINATION]

    *tumbleweed*

    No, you’re gonna have to clear this one up…I know you’re turning into a bit of a lush of late, but…just no. That cannot have happened!July 27, 2013 – 3:56 amReplyCancel

  • clark - … Knights pawn to Queens Bishop!! very clever, very clever!

    No, I promise not to try to introduce different rhetorical voices into these here comments here, just to try to cover my total lack of preparedness for the weekend of wandering the metaphorical streets of TTofT-ville.

    (I’m feeling like the guitar player in the band that follows Jimi, standing off-stage watching him take out his can of zippo lighter fluid… a sense of peace descends on me, there is no need to try and match that…just enjoy the mastery….and hope that I can learn to play the trumpet in the 5 minutes before I go on stage)

    lolJuly 27, 2013 – 7:33 amReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - Heading over now and god only knows what awaits me, lol!! 🙂July 27, 2013 – 7:48 amReplyCancel

  • Rachel - Why’d you have to go and get Rich’s poor wife involved? What did she ever do to deserve being involved in you and Rich Rumple’s shenanigans? 🙂 Headed over there…July 27, 2013 – 8:43 amReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Stephanie,
    Thank you for appreciating our weird brands of humor!
    —
    Considerer,
    I’ll have to clear the whole tampon accident thing up for you privately. This blog has class, after all. Something for you to look forward to in a dozen years!
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    Clark,
    Thank you sir. You can introduce different voices here any time you like. Awesome imagery with the guitar player in the band that follows Jimi! I hear trumpet music!
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    Janine,
    HA. Hope you like it! It’s a little different from some of my lists!
    —
    Rachel,
    Rich wrote a post saying that his wife’s hot flashes help her memory saying that he doesn’t experience the same benefit. So I thought we’d be nice and help him to find a way to emulate the feeling – a steam cleaner would likely work!
    —July 27, 2013 – 11:19 amReplyCancel

  • Considerer - zomg it’s *that* bad! *runs for the hills*July 27, 2013 – 12:16 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Haha Lizzi, not that bad!July 27, 2013 – 7:33 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi - Hot flashes improve memory? Something to look forward to, I guess. 🙂July 28, 2013 – 2:15 amReplyCancel

  • Considerer - P’raps, but *they* don’t know that, I can say what I want and everyone’ll believe me 😉

    Mua. Ha. Ha!July 28, 2013 – 3:59 amReplyCancel

  • Michelle Liew - Hot flashes improve memory? That’s new!!July 28, 2013 – 11:44 amReplyCancel

  • Michelle Liew - Then again, Rich always comes up with something new!July 28, 2013 – 11:54 amReplyCancel

  • Joy@icansaymama - I feel the urgent need to reveal the royal baby’s name… 🙂

    Cool list that you have posted over at Rich! xoJuly 28, 2013 – 3:13 pmReplyCancel

  • SocialButterflyMom - Yes, you should have come to BlogHer! Food was actually really good…and plentiful. I think I’m still awake from the Folgers coffee and donuts booth.July 31, 2013 – 8:08 amReplyCancel

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