Comments on: On (almost) being 31

By: Bloggers Without Makeup | Miscellaneous Mum - Trying to find the objective correlative, everyday

Thu, 13 May 2010 23:12:01 +0000

[...] the past I’ve not shied away from posting photos of myself that may (and have) been deemed inappropriate by some people. So when Jodie had the idea of ‘blogging without [...]

By: Tracey

Tracey — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:56:54 +0000

I will be 36 in December and feel completely different to how I felt at the thought of turning 31. I went through a lot of what you are feeling (not including the loss of my father – he’s still going strong), and all I can offer is that it does get better. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself.

And your hair doesn’t look so bad. At least it’s not orange, like mine went once, after an encounter with the apprentice at my hairdressing salon. On the day I was hosting a ball for 200 people. Go get the touch up and you’ll be happier. I promise.

By: Folly

Folly — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:50:27 +0000

You write beautifully. You have easy access into areas of thought and feeling that most writers don’t, and a nice light touch. Try reading Isabelle the Navigator by Luke Davies – he has the same gift, it’s a moving read, and it’s also about the same loss.
Don’t worry. Life gets better. I am forty four, the late mother of two very young children, and a bottle brunette. Attitude is all. If you are still getting into bed in the middle of the day in a month’s time, go and talk to someone.
I’ll be submitting something to your blog anthology and hope to keep in touch.
Blogosphere blessings to you.
Folly
Apple Island Life

By: Eddie Izzard, positive and negative spaces in writing and the mechanics of production – which in this house means a helping hand | Miscellaneous Mum - Trying to find the objective correlative, everyday

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:04:22 +0000

[...] October 9 (in the USA) sees the premiere of the above documentary about Eddie Izzard, and I happened to come across this trailer quite by accident the other night on YouTube. Which annoyed me a little, because then little tiny bells started ringing in my head that I knew something about this already, but forgot to follow it up. And that is completely like me lately. [...]

By: Maxine

Maxine — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:31:47 +0000

This is a beautiful, brave, honest post Karen. A lot of people can’t manage this kind of self-realisation and reflection even at eighty.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:34:01 +0000

A trip to the hairdresser is supposed to make you feel better not worse!!!

The 30′s get better the more you live them. And the passing of your dad will get easier to remember.

By: D.Paul

D.Paul — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:17:52 +0000

Oh, Karen…getting older is tough enough without having to face it after the loss of a parent. But may I say, without being patronizing, that I think you’re handling it with grace and humility. And if I could, I would offer more than these mere words. Hugs and positive vibes.

By: Damon

Damon — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:48:09 +0000

Thank you for this honest, candid post (which I found via Rachel Power’s blog).

Perhaps going for a run might help. Five minutes of panting and plodding can do wonders for mood and mortality. I’ve written about it (and philosophy) here: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2666515.htm

A good dose of Seneca in the evening is also good for the psyche.

Another tip is ignoring busybodies, like me…

By: faithh

faithh — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:22:55 +0000

A brave post and so well described. Life is a rollercoaster of these and other (happier) emotions. And thats what its all about really isn’t it? Its the living, not the years. You’re doing a wonderful job of just living it!

By: Veronica

Veronica — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:26:50 +0000

I’m not sure there are any words and sometimes hugs get suffocating. But I’m here, reading. And holding your virtual hand.