February 4, 2010 | Filed under: Stuff
Today I’m taking Middle (aka Heart Patient) to a new cardiologist and though we expect everything to be good, I’ll be sitting around waiting, waiting, waiting most of the day. Probably without — gasp! — internet. So I dug into my files for a best of. And guess what? I found out it’s our anniversary! Five years ago, I wrote my first blog, and here’s what I had to say:
A blog. Oh boy. The pressure! What will I say? Will anyone even care? I asked Alpha Man about this and he asked me when was the last time I hadn’t had anything to say.
Um, good point. But not exactly the support I needed. I turned to my fourteen-going-on-thirty oldest daughter, who wears far cooler clothes than I do, has better make-up, and knows everything. Just ask her. She said (with horror) “You’re going to have a blog? Like where people can read what you write? You’re not going to talk about me, right? Or my life? Or anything remotely resembling me and my life?”
Oh yeah, love and support from every corner.
My youngest daughter was no help either but for different reasons. At eight, she still loves me unconditionally. Even when I screw up and wear my pj’s to pick her up from school. Which, by the way, she asked me today not to do anymore.
And that brings me back to this blog thing. What does a person who works at home alone all day in bunny slippers, writing her novels, occasionally sneaking out to ski (okay more than occasionally) but mostly being alone day in and day out, really have to offer? Not too much. But then again, Seinfeld was about nothing. Friends was often about nothing. Maybe I can offer nothing and you’ll still come …? No, that’s too much to ask. I’ll have to think of something …
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L says:
Happy anniversary! Five years is fantastic and if you have been writing about nothing then keep on doing it. I love to read your stories!!!
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 1:38 amms bookjunkie says:
Happy blogoversary!
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 2:20 amAndey says:
Happy anniversary, and keep the ‘nothing’ coming.
(Slow Heat has been taunting me since I picked it up on Tuesday- hopefully tonight I can read it.)
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 3:09 amJudy F says:
Happy Anniversary. I don’t remember actually when I started reading your blog but its a highlight of my day.
Keep writing. have a cookie on me
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 3:33 amStacy ~ says:
Hey happy anniversary! I hope you’re around for at least another 5(0) years. Adore you and your blog. And your amazing books. Definitely one of my favorite places to visit ever. We should all have a cookie (or 5) in your honor today LOL.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 4:23 amPat L. says:
Happy Anniversary!
Good luck with the appointment.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 4:51 amSabrina says:
Happy Anniversary! My husband and I don’t miss a day. Just keep doing what you do and we’ll be here every morning giggling over your latest um…adventure.
Good luck with the doctor today. Even though you know everything will be good, I know it will still be nerve wracking for you. Make Middle take you for a treat afterwards. We all know you deserve it!
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 4:58 amBooklover1335 says:
I for one enjoy your “nothing”! Happy anniversary and release of Slow Heat! Hope middle’s ok.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 5:13 amJennifer M says:
Happy Anniversary!
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 5:24 amI love your blog, it’s how I start my day!
Hope all is well with middle.
Amy M says:
Good luck with the appointment. My daughter, who is 4, has dilated cardiomyopathy, so I know all about the fun times that can be had at the cardiology appointment!!
Happy Anniversary. I do always get a good laugh every morning. Like my coffee fix, I need my Jill funny fix
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 6:12 amJoyceZ says:
5 years of nothing? That’s really something! Happy Anniversary.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 6:19 amChris says:
Happy blogiversary! Heh, I swear that everyone’s first blog post is a variation on that theme.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 6:21 amLiza says:
Happy Anniversary, Jill! I love to stop by your blog each day. Hope all goes well with Middle and the new cardiologist.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 6:32 amAng says:
HAPPY blogoversary to you! I for one agree with all the others…your blog is the way to start out the day.
Good luck with the cardiologist. I am sure all will be well. Hey maybe he will be cute and you can start a series on doctors…something to think about while you are waiting around….
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 6:52 amtennismom says:
Best wishes for Middle. Happy Anniversary.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 6:56 amLOL – what to talk about. Who could imagine that you
would wonder what you could offer. This is a blog about something everyday & you are really “something”.
You make my day.
Ashley says:
Happy anniversary! You’ve been keeping us well entertained, keep up the good work!
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 7:26 amHope Middle’s appointment goes well!
Finshed Slow Heat last night, it was great, I really didn’t want it to end. I may have to re-read it! Who’s next, Gage?
Natasha R says:
Happy Anniversary!!
I love your blog about nothing! It makes my day
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 7:30 amlimecello says:
Wow – Happy Blogiversary! 5 years is very impressive, and I love visiting daily.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 7:44 amHope everything is as expected with Middle!
(Too cute about youngest and the pj’s)
cheryl c. says:
Happy anniversary, Jill! I stop by every day because I love your stories and the pictures you take. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your blog.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 10:39 amtrish says:
Happy Anniversary and good luck w/the new cardiologist.
My daughter was put back on the heart transplant list yesterday at 1A and the next heart that is donated in her profile will be hers. Hopefully, sooner rather than later as her heart pump is just about expired!
I’m sure your situation will never come to this and thank god!
Your blog is wonderful and keeps me going.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 10:46 amSending love……
Kirsten says:
Happy anniversary, Jill. I’ve been reading your books for years and years, and discovered your blog a year and a half ago. It’s the best way to start out my mornings. Hope everything goes well at the cardiologist.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 11:03 amDonna M says:
Happy 5 years of blogging. Thanks for all the entertainment. Apparently I love nothing!!
5 years!!! Time flies!
Good luck to Middle.
Trish, I hope your daughter gets a new heart soon. I can’t imagine what that must be like for you and of course, for her. (((hugs)))
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 11:24 amKarin says:
LOL
Happy Anniversary! Apparently nothing works well for you.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 12:03 pmlisa says:
Happu Anniversary! I just found you in the past year but I look forward to the new blog post every morning!
Sam and Wade made me late to the office. When will I learn that turning the Kindle on in before work is never a good idea?
Hope all goes well with Middle and her new doctor.
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 12:33 pmWendyG says:
Middle? Heart patient? As in, the star basketball player who can twirl the ball on her finger? (You can tell I’m new to your books and blog too!
) Hope all goes well….and congrats on “blogoversary”! It’s not about nothing….it’s about you! And you’re not nothing! 
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 12:56 pmBrandy says:
Happy Blog-aversary! *G*
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 1:43 pmRebecca Booth says:
Happy Aniversary! I love your blog. Keep on writing about (nothing) because I love your writings. I am praying for Middle. May God Bless you and your family!
Posted on February 4th, 2010 at 5:45 pmDiana says:
Time flies when you’re having fun…writing this blog.
Posted on February 8th, 2010 at 8:11 pm