First off, all is well. I’ve been quiet lately cause I don’t know what to write anymore. I don’t know how to write about what’s going on with me (email or comment if you haven’t read it yet and want the password) without being really, really boring. And since it’s still top-secret, I don’t want to let it all hang out here. I’m also working on setting up a separate blog, but I haven’t yet decided if it will be completely open to people I know in real life or if it will be invite-only, or what. Basically, I’m still letting it sink in, and it’s hard to write while so much energy is going towards digesting the current state of affairs. Kind of like how going for a walk when you are absolutely stuffed with turkey and gravy and potatoes and pie is a really bad idea. You need to give it some time to settle. So that’s what I’m doing.
An excellent distraction and yet another excuse for minimal blogging is my upcoming trip out to BC’s Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. I get out to the Lower Mainland March 11 and probably will be there until the 17 or 18, when we’ll head over to Victoria. So, bloggy peeps, if you are in the area and are so inclined, I’d love to meet you! Ideally, I’d like to arrange a big get together of bloggers – partly because my time is precious and I’d like to see as many of you as I can, and partly because I practically swoon with envy everytime I see a photo of big gatherings of bloggy girls. I imagine us taking over an awesome cafe somewhere and totally bonding over lattes and chocolate croissants. Can you dig it?
Let me know if you’re interested and we’ll try to find a time that works. I’m still up for doing some individual visits, but since I’ll be visiting family, I need to guard my time with them to some extent. My mom can get a bit pouty if I don’t smother her with my presence during her available hours.
My husband and I did a Pacific Northwest camping trip and ended with Vancouver Island, Victoria and Vancouver. I envy that you live close to this beauty. The bears scared me (we were in a small tent) but otherwise the land is magnificant. Enjoy your time.
How I wish I lived near the area and could join your blogging party. Now I will just have to be jealous of your group photo.
Do start another blog so we can support you with regards to your top secret info.!
You know, I’ve been talking about getting a couple of Lower Mainland bloggers together for a coffee pow wow sometime. This is the perfect excuse! Let’s do it!!
Also – can I please have your new password?
Hmm. I’m thinking Tara & the 2 Emily’s from the Lower Mainland might be up for it. Send me a message, and I’ll give you my phone #. Let me know where you’re staying also!
Tara & Emily beat me to it but you so know I’m ALL over a get together – plus we’re all more lower mainland than vancouver so might be easier for you from your moms!
And with husbando away I am a free woman so can do pretty much whenever!!! I’m so excited!
Wish I was able to visit with ya hun, but soon enough we will. I just know it.
Love and smooches sister friend!!
I need the password I’m totally in the dark!
Would love to have the password as well…too bad I’m too far south and too far broke otherwise I’d meet you there!
Hugs
Darn! If only you meant Victoria, Australia! I would have hopped on a short flight to meet you. Oh well next time.
It does take a while to sink, it still hasn’t for me.
Can I have your new password? I tried entering the old one, which (obviously) didn’t work…
And if only you were traveling in my neck of the woods! Or I was traveling in yours! We would have the best time with a bloggerly gathering!
Having lattes and chocolate croissants with you sounds dreamy – let me know if you’re ever heading east! Keep us posted on La double vie de Annacyclopedia. I have considered for a long time writing a separate, second, less identifying (not completely anonymous), less Pollyanna and more truthful blog, just to let it all out there in hopes of having it return to me in the form of kindred spirits. Password please, if you don’t mind!
Password too, please…i think you might have sent it before but i lot it.
I’m in the dark too. Please send the password to my email. Hope all is well. (HUG) Enjoy your upcoming trip – it sounds divine.
Seeing as I’ll be back on the coast for a couple of weeks then I’m up for a get-together!
I would love to meet up with you, but it’s the other side of the country. I agree with you about commenting about the thing…I just feel so out of it…I know there’s a big post in me coming soon.
I hope you’re doing well!!! Enjoy the travels – I’ve never been there but live close enough (Northern Ca) that I should.
Take care!
awwww I’m gonna miss out on croissants and lattes… dang!! they’re just the thing I need right now. I’ll just have to make do with pictures and pretending I’m there in spirit!!
hope you’ve been keeping well, and no, musnt let the mother pout!! =)
(p.s. is the top secret thing really working??)
Can I have your password? I know I don’t comment often, but I read your blog faithfully!
Can I have the PW? And the new blog address?
Hi Anna,
I see you on my other blog-friends’ posts, and I feel like I know you through them (s.e. and planningdoesn’twork). So I thought I stop in and say hi and introduce myself.
Evergreen
Me again. I feel a little sheepish asking for a password, when we’ve only just met, but … could I have the pw too?
*Whines inarticulately about her need for your password and how she feels just awful to have to ask for it.*
definitely one of my most favorite areas of the world. enjoy your vacation.
digesting is a good thing. but you know, I always shove that piece of pie in anyway…
Sounds like quite the confab you’re planning…enjoy! Have a latte for me
Can I have password, please… It’s either changed or my memory is not very good…
Can I have the password please?
Also, have a great trip. I don’t live in the area, but I wish I did! I’d love to meet some of the bloggy world IRL. Let me know if you ever make it down to SoCal. =)
Can I have the password – pretty please?
oppps email not right – just fixed it! Can I have the password now?
I just stumbled on your blog and I love it! I so know what you mean about blogs and being unsure as to keep them open. Honestly, it’s great to read other people’s blogs and to hear their advice and know that us moms are going through the same things. Very therapeutic, if you can’t afford a high-priced therapist.
Are you travelling with your kids? If so, there’s a cool article I read with some fun activities for kids in long car rides or for the plane. Trust me, I so needed them this week and was thankful, so thankful for Sticky Mosiacs. Without them, I thought I was going to lose my mind. Here it is: http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/driving_us_not_so_crazy/
Take care,
Vicky!
I thought i knew the password but it isn’t working! Has it changed? I am trying to get back in the swing of things and you are making it difficult!
Thanks for stopping by my blog with the tip about Tengu Natural Foods – sounds amazing!
Also, although I lived in Seattle for 8 years, we never made it to Victoria – I had a trip planned and everything. Tea, chocolate, lattes. *sigh* Hope you had a wonderful time!
A distraction trip always sounds like a good plan (although I’m not sure what the distraction is from as I don’t have the password and am in the dark as well….wink wink – if you’re feeling generous and want to send it along….)