Club Half As Small As You: Week 15 : Half As Good As You - Leaving the working world to raise kids

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<div id="content"> <div id="contentmiddle"> <div class="contenttitle"> <h1><a href="http://halfasgoodasyou.com/?p=3680" rel="bookmark">Club Half As Small As You: Week 15</a></h1> <p>February 2, 2009 7:00 am </p> </div> <p><em>Welcome to week 15 of the HASAY challenge! Not sure what HASAY is? Read all about it <a href="http://halfasgoodasyou.com/?p=1530">here</a>. I won my Wii Fit battle and mine is on it’s way. The Wii got here on Saturday and the Wii Fit is scheduled to show up soon. I can’t wait. If you’re having trouble finding one, we got a pretty cheap deal from one of Amazon’s resellers and it shipped right out. Woo! </em></p> <p><em>Today’s guest poster is Kimberly from <a href="http://ybdtbgs.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Your Basic Dare To Be Great Situation</a>. </em> Kimberly started her blog to follow her weight loss journey. Here other blog is over <a href="http://northernoutpostpa.blogspot.com/" target="blank">here</a>. Both are hilarious and I suggest you stop by to see for yourself.</p> <p>———————————————————————————</p> <p class="MsoNormal">This is my first guest post. So naturally, I panicked.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I’ve been reading Casey’s blog for a while now. Great writing, brutal honesty, lots of tough love. Me? I mock my customers and take drive-by photos of concrete phalluses in people’s yards. My husband constantly derides my pedestrian picture-uploading skills.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Also, Hasay. Today I begin a 30-minute a day walking program regardless of weather, laziness, willingness, or any other –ness that would prevent me from exercising. Today, when my husband claims NOAA is calling for a massive blizzard to overspread (they love that word) the region tomorrow. Whoo!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Anyway, while I was folding laundry last night and generally procrastinating, the word that came to me was ‘perception’. I recently reconnected with a ton of friends from high school and I’ve been busily uploading all the embarrassing pictures to Facebook that I could find. Ghosts of hallways past have been visiting me daily.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">High school, for the most part, with the possible exception of freshman year, was a good experience. Except for one thing.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I was a ‘fat girl’.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not every day, not every minute, but with enough regularity to remind me not to think too highly of myself, someone explained to me that I was fat. Because, you know, I might forget. This still happens, once in a while, even though I am nearly 40.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">But looking at these old pictures gives me pause. I look at them and think, jeez, aside from the hair (which took hours) and the sweater vest I’m not sorry I wore because my grandmother made it and my grandmother was awesome, was I hideous? Not really.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://halfasgoodasyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/me.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3685 alignnone" title="me" src="http://halfasgoodasyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/me-264x300.jpg" alt="" width="264" height="300" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Yet I took in the ugliness that was said to me. I believed it. I accepted the reality they perceived.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Perception is tricky in this weight loss business. It tells us whether we have succeeded or failed. It tells us whether we are allowed to have a good day or a bad day based on that number that appears between our toes when we squint at the scale. It tells us whether we are hungry or not. And this is where it is at is most untrustworthy. Hunger is a go-to feeling. Its much easier to decide I am hungry than to decide I am angry. Or frustrated. Or lonely. Or desperate for reassurance. Or simply tired of holding my end up. And I spent just enough time thinking myself unworthy based on other people’s perception of me that it is an effort to consider myself worthy enough to ask one simple question:</p> <p class="MsoNormal">“What do I need?”</p> <p class="MsoNormal">If we don’t answer that question honestly, success will elude us. More importantly, peace will allude us.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">What do you need?</p> <p>———————————————————————————</p> <p>FoN from <a href="http://kidsanddaiquiris.blogspot.com/">Kids and Daiquiris</a>: <a href="http://kidsanddaiquiris.blogspot.com/2009/02/fat-chick-vs-food-week-5.html">Monday update.</a><br /> Amy from <a href="http://www.jessiebess.blogspot.com">Amy’s Annotations</a> - <a href="http://jessiebess.blogspot.com/2009/02/hasay-week-disappointment.html">Tuesday update</a>.<br /> Michelle from <a href="http://michellesamom.blogspot.com/">Michelle’s Blog</a> <a href="http://michellesamom.blogspot.com/2009/02/boy-do-i-ever-suck-at-exercising-im.html">:Monday update</a>.<br /> Kirsty at <a href="http://kirsty815.wordpress.com/">My Life For The World To See</a> <a href="http://kirsty815.wordpress.com/2009/02/01/you-say-its-your-birthday/">:Sunday update</a>.<br /> Tina from <a href="http://whoopsiedaisie.blog.com/">Teeny Thoughts</a> -<a href="http://whoopsiedaisie.blog.com/4544408/ "> Tuesday Update</a>.<br /> Sandie from <a href="http://sandiesimplysays.wordpress.com/">Sandie Simply Says</a> - <a href="http://sandiesimplysays.wordpress.com/2009/02/04/hasay-what/">Wednesday update</a>.<br /> Cyndi from <a href="http://harryjacksmom.blogspot.com/">The Adventures of HarryJack</a><br /> Lisette at <a href="http://couponqueenofcorning.today.com/">The Coupon Queen of Corning</a><br /> Leslie at <a href="http://captaincrazy.blogspot.com/">Captain Crazy</a><br /> Christy from <a href="http://heavyonthecaffeine.typepad.com/heavy_on_the_caffeine/">Heavy On The Caffeine</a><br /> Kimberly (Sheilamaiden) is from <a href="http://ybdtbgs.blogspot.com/">Your Basic Dare To Be Great Situation</a>: Guest poster this week!<br /> Keely from <a href="http://un-mom.blogspot.com/">The Un-MOM</a><a href="http://un-mom.blogspot.com/2009/02/book-of-exercis-chapter-15-verse-2.html">: Sunday Update</a>.<br /> Lisa from <a href="http://www.boondockramblings.com/boondock_ramblings/">Boondock Ramblings</a> - <a href="http://www.boondockramblings.com/boondock_ramblings/hasay-updates.html">Monday update</a>.<br /> Kristy at <a href="http://pinkpalacemommy.blogspot.com/">Mommy in Pink </a><br /> Ali over at <a href="http://alisumsion.blogspot.com/">Aloicious: Life in the SLC </a><br /> Jen at <a href="http://coconutbelly.blogspot.com/">Coconut Belly </a> <a href="http://coconutbelly.blogspot.com/2009/02/hasay-week-cue-crickets.html">- Tuesday update</a>.<br /> Kat at <a href="http://motherfonkeratclubhalf.blogspot.com/">Mother Fonker </a><br /> Heidi at <a href="http://theworldaccordingtoheidi.blogspot.com/">The World According To Heidi </a><br /> Kiki from <a href="http://www.kikiscorneronline.com/">Kiki’s Corner </a><br /> Laufa from <a href="http://morganrnl.blogspot.com/">Morgan Madness</a>: <a href="http://morganrnl.blogspot.com/2009/02/hasay-15.html">Monday update</a>.<br /> DeeMarie from <a href="http://deemarie917.blogspot.com/">My Life In A Nutshell</a><br /> Carrie from <a href="http://colepack.net/">Colepack</a> - <a href="http://colepack.wordpress.com/2009/02/03/my-universe-is-officially-off-kilter-random-tuesday-hasay/">Tuesday Update</a>.<br /> Cellobella from <a href="http://redsultana.com/">Redsultana</a><br /> Jenboglass from <a href="http://steenkybee.blogspot.com/">Steenky Bee</a><br /> Jen from <a href="http://www.spriteskeeper.com/my_weblog/">Sprite’s Keeper</a>:<a href="http://www.spriteskeeper.com/my_weblog/2009/02/hasay-tackle-this.html"> Monday update</a>.<br /> Heather from <a href="http://www.geezlouize.com/">Geez Louize!!!</a>b- <a href="http://www.geezlouize.com/2009/02/some-lace-and-paper-flowers/">Monday update</a>.<br /> Mrs Bear from <a href="http://outnumberedtwotoone.today.com/">Outnumbered Two To One</a> <a href="http://outnumberedtwotoone.today.com/2009/02/01/the-good-the-bad-the-hungry-hasay/">Sunday update</a>.<br /> Debbie from <a href="http://buzzinby.com/">Buzzin By … With Thoughts On The Fly</a> - <a href="http://buzzinby.com/2009/02/03/24-a-hasay-tale-of-woe/">Tuesday update</a>.<br /> Beth from <a href="http://drasticmeasures-beth.blogspot.com/">Drastic Measures</a>- <a href="http://drasticmeasures-beth.blogspot.com/2009/02/use-jump-roping-and-steam-room-for.html">Monday update</a>.<br /> Elisa from <a href="http://fairyflutters.wordpress.com/">Fairy Flutters</a><br /> Brenda from <a href="http://seriouslymama.blogspot.com/">Seriously Mama</a><br /> Cape Cod Gal from <a href="http://diamondatwork.blogspot.com/">Diamond in the Rough </a> - <a href="http://diamondatwork.blogspot.com/2009/02/me-so-horny.html">Thursday update</a>.</p>  <p>Tags: <a href="http://halfasgoodasyou.com/?tag=club-half-as-small-as-you" rel="tag">Club Half As Small As You</a> </p> <h4><p id="comments">18 Comments</p></h4>  <div id="commentblock"> <ol class="commentlist"> <li class="alt" id="comment-3479"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/11c844eab38fab13a4d91355110abbd9?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://interstitial-life.blogspot.com/' rel='external nofollow'>K</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3479" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 7:21 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 1</span> <p>Definitely not hideous.</p> <p>And I love the hair - I wish big hair was still remotely cool.</p> <p><abbr><em><abbr><em>Ks last blog post..<a href="http://interstitial-life.blogspot.com/2009/02/super-steelers.html" rel="nofollow">Super Steelers!</a></em></abbr></em></abbr></p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-3480"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf0b37670399c7fd68202a527007193?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://morganrnl.blogspot.com/' rel='external nofollow'>Laufa</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3480" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 8:34 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 2</span> <p>Kimberly, babe, your beautiful. Other peoples perceptions can be decieving. Have you ever heard of when you look at someone and they look gorgeous, then they open their mouth and all the sudden they are disgusting. It is true. Keep working on the you that you want to be inside and out and people will notice the good that comes from you, whether it is at first glance or not.<br /> Casey - woohoo your on the Wii Fit Bandwagon!!!</p> <p><abbr><em><abbr><em>Laufas last blog post..<a href="http://morganrnl.blogspot.com/2009/01/cut-cost-and-spin-with-me.html" rel="nofollow">Cut the cost and spin with me!</a></em></abbr></em></abbr></p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-3481"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/b3ef26a3c80ea598ab71aaad62dda01a?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://www.spriteskeeper.com' rel='external nofollow'>Sprite's Keeper</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3481" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 3</span> <p>I wish big hair was back too. Then my frizz may just get a pass..<br /> Great post! And you’re right. Perception really can make or break you.</p> <p><abbr><em><abbr><em>Sprite’s Keepers last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpritesKeeper/~3/524415045/totally-randomized-tuesday-you-know-where-this-is-going.html" rel="nofollow">Totally Randomized Tuesday- You know where this is going..</a></em></abbr></em></abbr></p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-3482"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/4e80c2112aac7ab9223a9b39e60f88cd?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://michellesamom.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Michelle</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3482" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 9:17 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 4</span> <p>It is amazing how we all do it, isn’t it. I remember thinking I looked AWFUL in high school. Now I look at those pictures and think, what on earth was wrong with my body then that i could think I looked bad???<br /> Great job on the walking, I hope you don’t have to do it in a blizzard though!</p> <p><abbr><em><abbr><em>Michelles last blog post..<a href="http://michellesamom.blogspot.com/2009/02/boy-do-i-ever-suck-at-exercising-im.html" rel="nofollow">Boy Do I Ever Suck at Exercising… (I’m sure this is HASAY worthy)</a></em></abbr></em></abbr></p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-3483"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/0e140d2cc0201919106ac0ca50317e41?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://greenjelloland.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>GreenJello</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3483" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 9:44 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 5</span> <p>No, definitely not hideous! You had awesome big hair, and regardless of what the high school bozos told you, you were PRETTY. They were just jealous.</p> <p><abbr><em><abbr><em>GreenJellos last blog post..<a href="http://greenjelloland.blogspot.com/2009/02/lus-room.html" rel="nofollow">Lu’s Room</a></em></abbr></em></abbr></p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-3484"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/6dfd5df27c3b1e4aac5848a937c23e06?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://un-mom.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Keely</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3484" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 9:47 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 6</span> <p>Yep, I look back at my (skinnier than now) former self and I want to slap her upside the head for ever thinking she was fat or ugly. Perception is easily manipulated by everyone but yourself.</p> <p>Also, fantastic point on hunger being the ‘go-to’ emotion. I never thought of it that way, but it’s absolutely true, it’s easier to distract yourself with eating than confront the actual emotion you’re feeling.</p> <p><abbr><em><abbr><em>Keelys last blog post..<a href="http://un-mom.blogspot.com/2009/02/book-of-exercis-chapter-15-verse-2.html" rel="nofollow">The book of Exercis, Chapter 15, Verse 2</a></em></abbr></em></abbr></p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-3485"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/251a25224c31591811ab6a22c85faa7d?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://sarahsblogtasticadventures.blogspot.com/' rel='external nofollow'>Sarah</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3485" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 12:01 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 7</span> <p>That was a great post!!</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-3486"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/e9cae425fca6d59e35411319b2d48f7a?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://coconutbelly.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>jen</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3486" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 4:43 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 8</span> <p>and i think it’s the perception from my girly-girls that hits me the hardest right now.<br /> they don’t notice the weight … they just notice if i’m up and dancing with them or running in the yard or racing around the house like a crazy.</p> <p><abbr><em><abbr><em>jens last blog post..<a href="http://coconutbelly.blogspot.com/2009/01/stellas-birth-story.html" rel="nofollow">a first’s birth story.</a></em></abbr></em></abbr></p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-3487"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/a2595b38eda0272dc8aeade240b78bfb?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://geezlouize.com' rel='external nofollow'>Heather</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3487" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 6:27 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 9</span> <p>What do I need??? NOT for 80’s hair to come back into style!!! Holy crap…I can’t believe we did this to ourselves!!!<br /> Good luck with the walking everyday!!!</p> <p><abbr><em><abbr><em>Heathers last blog post..<a href="http://www.geezlouize.com/2009/02/some-lace-and-paper-flowers/" rel="nofollow">Some lace and paper flowers</a></em></abbr></em></abbr></p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-3488"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/9b91de2a5f8f57816429d1a986dbb9c7?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://kidsanddaiquiris.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>FoN</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3488" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 6:44 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 10</span> <p>That post was fabulous and extremely accurate. You’re my Oprah now ’cause you pretty much nailed it!</p> <p>I remember as a teen insisting on wearing a t-shirt over my bathing suit because I thought I looked so gross in it. I was 5′6 and 120 pounds. Perception indeed.</p> <p><abbr><em><abbr><em>FoNs last blog post..<a href="http://kidsanddaiquiris.blogspot.com/2009/02/fat-chick-vs-food-week-5.html" rel="nofollow">Fat Chick vs. Food - Week 5</a></em></abbr></em></abbr></p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-3490"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/45011a552f75980f2090220c6dcf7e2b?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://outnumberedtwotoone.today.com' rel='external nofollow'>mrsbear</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3490" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 7:51 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 11</span> <p>I love the photo, the hair looks like it took hours to perfect. I also wasted a lot of time during those early years battling insecurity, some of it has stuck with me too. Although I like to think my perception has changed, I don’t think it has as much as I want to believe.</p> <p><abbr><em><abbr><em>mrsbears last blog post..<a href="http://outnumberedtwotoone.today.com/2009/02/01/the-good-the-bad-the-hungry-hasay/" rel="nofollow">The Good, The Bad, The Hungry - HASAY</a></em></abbr></em></abbr></p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-3491"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/1a7efb6b157d64060bc83cf7c25bb4f9?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://goodmum.wordpress.com/' rel='external nofollow'>Kia (Good Enough Mama)</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3491" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 7:59 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 12</span> <p>Beautifully said. Love it. All of it. And to answer your question, what I need is a good swift kick in the ass. I gave myself one last week and I think I’m due again. Any takers? NO, CASEY, not you!</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-3492"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/3698027f75de7924e5b455666a808da9?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://stacysrandomthoughts.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Stacy</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3492" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 8:47 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 13</span> <p>What a great post! Perception really is a tricky thing…and people teasing you when you’re young (like the bully girl who used to tease me in 6th grade) sticks with you… You are beautiful! <img src='http://halfasgoodasyou.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /><br /> <abbr><em><abbr><em>Stacys last blog post..<a href="http://stacysrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/2009/02/groundhog-dayin-newsthe-results-are-in.html" rel="nofollow">Groundhog Day…In the News…the Results are in!</a></em></abbr></em></abbr></p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-3493"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/305a4ee6a16a4ee43afeb669a83b31ca?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://colepack.net' rel='external nofollow'>carrie</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3493" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 11:23 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 14</span> <p>I am so behind. I will try ot post tomorrow.</p> <p><abbr><em><abbr><em>carries last blog post..<a href="http://colepack.wordpress.com/2009/01/29/nuf-said-again/" rel="nofollow">Nuf Said Again…….</a></em></abbr></em></abbr></p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-3495"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/64dc80fc16a539ab33b7a0144b1b74a6?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://www.ontheverge6.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Lydia @ On The Verge</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3495" title="">February 2nd, 2009 at 11:25 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 15</span> <p>That was a wonderfully written post. I do miss my big hair, though.</p> <p><abbr><em><abbr><em>Lydia @ On The Verges last blog post..<a href="http://ontheverge6.blogspot.com/2009/02/not-me-monday.html" rel="nofollow">Not Me Monday</a></em></abbr></em></abbr></p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-3519"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/?d=monsterid&s=40' class='avatar avatar-40 avatar-default' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://buzzinby.com/2009/02/03/24-a-hasay-tale-of-woe/' rel='external nofollow'>“24″ … A Hasay Tale of Woe « Buzzin’ By . . . with thoughts on the fly</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3519" title="">February 3rd, 2009 at 1:02 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 16</span> <p>[...] if you’re new here and are wondering “What in the world is Hasay - just click HERE to find out and maybe even join in the fun serious [...]</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-3522"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/e7c214cea18bf920f16abb1387d5c99e?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://strayraisins.com' rel='external nofollow'>Katie</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3522" title="">February 3rd, 2009 at 5:39 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 17</span> <p>That is an awesome post.</p> <p><abbr><em><abbr><em>Katies last blog post..<a href="http://www.strayraisins.com/2009/02/isnt-it-ironic.html" rel="nofollow">Isn’t it Ironic?</a></em></abbr></em></abbr></p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-3588"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/?d=monsterid&s=40' class='avatar avatar-40 avatar-default' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://goodmum.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/wacky-wednesday-wheeeee/' rel='external nofollow'>Wacky Wednesday Wheeeee! « Good Enough Mama</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-3588" title="">February 5th, 2009 at 8:19 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 18</span> <p>[...] something nasty about me. 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