Friday, November 18, 2011

You spoke, I listened

Well, that was fun! I'm talking about the blog name survey, of course. I really appreciate all of the feedback from my request for help with blog names. Boy was it amusing to see all of the responses.

I can't really say there was a consensus...but, the name that jumped out as being the most popular is what I chose for my new blog. Which was it? Should I tell you? Okay, it is Being Cat. Nice and simple.

The thing is, WordPress is pretty different from Blogger. I haven't had much time to figure it out yet. So, give me a little time to figure this out. I have lots of post topics floating around my brain.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Survey Time

I'm a little frustrated with Blogger lately. My biggest issue has to do with the problems leaving comments. I know that I've unsuccessfully tried a few dozen times to leave comments on others blogs and it rejects me. I've also heard from a few readers who can't seem to leave comments on *my* blog. I googled the matter and tried the suggestions, but am still having trouble. So, I think I'd like to start anew with WordPress.

I came up with a bunch of name ideas for my new blog and I'd really like your feedback. I've narrowed down the list quite a bit, but I still have a lot of choices. Please help me choose the domain name for my new blog. Here are the finalists:

  1. BeingCat
  2. CatOli
  3. CatharineO
  4. IronCEO [yes, CEO are my initials]
  5. AnotherDayBeingMe
  6. SeeCatRun
  7. FasterStrongerCat
What do you think? Please vote! Thanks!

Aren't you glad?

So, I just read a post from a blogger that one of my readers directed me to. She's also going through IVF just like I am and let's just say, she's having a rough time with it.

She wrote this post that basically says that life sucks, people suck, etc., etc. She complains that everyone says the wrong thing and that no one in the whole world understands what she is going through. My first thought was, "I am so glad I am not like this!" and I am taking the time to appreciate this fact. In general, I love all of the support that people offer me. I rarely get offended by genuine attempts at comfort and kindness. Really, what is the *right* thing to say? Just letting me know that you care, that you're interested, and that you're optimistic is so touching.

I am so incredibly grateful for my friends. Now, it may surprise you to learn that I'm a little more type-A than most people. I know you're shocked, but here it is. True confessions.

Back in HS and college, there weren't as many people that could relate to my personality. But between law school and this crazy triathlon/marathon training, I've found so many people who love me, despite my need to run 14 miles when the schedule says 14 miles (and not stop at 13.75 even though I'm back at my car).

Today, I am appreciating my friends and the fact that I am able to recognize the effort that my friends make to support me in any way they can. Thank you guys!!! Not a day goes by where I don't think about the numerous wonderful emails, cards, chocolate-covered strawberries, cake pops, and the love I have received. How can I be sad when I have you all for friends?

Monday, November 7, 2011

For the record

Anyone else watch Private Practice? I love it! It is a great show!

But the other day when I was catching up on my DVR'ed episodes, I was a little, umm, irritated. I get that it is just a show, but ugh. So, Addison is starting IVF. And the darn show makes her out to be totally insane because of the fertility drugs. Seriously nutso.

Now, we won't discuss what happened when I asked the Knight about this and he said something like "You weren't that bad." That could be interpreted in a number of ways depending on which word you emphasize and how much you emphasize it, don't you think? But that's all cleared up now. Haha.  And yes, that was before we resumed the injections. Poor Knight.

So, for the record, yes, the injections make you a little emotional and sensitive. Remember this? There are other side affects, too. But from my perspective, I think that the Knight was probably the only one who noticed. I was not having emotional breakdowns at work or anything. Sheesh.