September and I have never gotten along. And this year is no exception. If you think it is odd to have a feud with a month, then you must not know me.
“Hi, I ‘m Jenni. I name inanimate objects. Coax my bacon into the oven. And scream at the month of September. Nice to meet you.”
It is not that I hate September. I just find September to be a whiny month. Or maybe that is just me, spurred from the noises emitting from my clenched lips. In California, September wants so badly to be a part of the summer season, it usually throws the hottest weather at us while the store front windows mock the flocks of people with mannequins smirking in their knit caps and thermals.
It would make anyone grumpy.
This week has been draining. So many things that just hurt my soul. And on the worst of the days, I came home to clean the house to find that Murphy had pooped on my couch. Not just on my couch. But on my antique Kantha throw. Thankfully it all washed out okay, but it was definitely the final straw in the breaking of my day. All this to say, I have felt very uninspired this week. Each time I went to write, all I could start were stories that I never finished. I hope your week went better than mine. But if it didn’t, I wanted to share some things that eased the hurt of the week just a little:
If you love both “The Walking Dead” and “Breaking Bad”, like I do, then you must watch this rap off on You Tube. It is fabulous. There is cursing, so if that bothers you, then do not click over. If you do not watch both shows then it probably will not make any sense.
Patrick Rothfuss wrote an inspiring blog post this week. It seems to be about Dungeons and Dragons, but it is really about realizing one’s dreams. It uplifted my spirits to read such a cool turnaround for the guy. It just shows that hard work pays off. Oh, and lots of talent. Lots and lots of talent.
The new Domino magazine features both the talented Emily Henderson and Jenny Komenda’s homes. It is full of inspiring home decor ideas. I say this as my own house right now is beyond thrashed. I do not know how it gets so messy. I strongly suspect the gnomes. And a certain white, fluffy dog who apparently hates Kantha.
If you are old enough, I highly recommend reading it with a glass of wine, as well. Or a pint of Baskin-Robbins.
And if you have not seen this kid’s reaction to getting a new sibling in the family, you must watch it. It makes me laugh harder when I watch it with my children, because they strongly agree with that little boy.
Did I miss anything inspiring or funny this week? Please share. I love a smile.
So sorry about your crummy week:( I hope next week is wonderful!
Thank you Kristin. It continued to be bad : (, but it might be looking up. We will see. I am looking forward to the weekend! Thank you for being so sweet.
Have a great rest of the week!
Jenni
September is almost over…I’m with ya…I don’t like it…enough of this heat already! sorry to hear about the poop on the couch…not nice! enjoy your magazine and some wine…and ice cream!
Thanks Melodee. I am so ready for this month to be over. I need to go get more ice cream! : )
Sweet dreams!
Jenni
Oh, Jenni. I really feel for you… the poop on the Kantha throw! I’m so glad it washed out for you. I hope this month gets better for you.
Thank you Liana. I am glad it washed out too. This month has been hard. It is hard when you are worrying about someone else. There is good news that the weather is finally cooling off starting tomorrow. I am hoping for a lower electric bill than last month!
Have a sweet week!
Jenni
I’m sorry that you had one of those nasty weeks and to have Murphy have an accident on the couch would be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Lets hope it was an accident and he just could not make it outside in time.
I have been uninspired to blog as well, especially taking pictures!
I have always admired your dedication and marvel how you can post everyday. I can’t even be jealous of you because you are so sweet!
Anyway, I think your blog is doing great and you should be proud of yourself.
Have a great Monday,
Stacey
This whole comment is so sweet. Seriously one of the nicest I have gotten. Thank you. I am hoping Murphy’s situation was a one time thing.
It has been really hard to blog this week. It has been a tough one. I am hoping to be back tomorrow, but as a mom, I might have to take a break later in the month. We will see. September has been a difficult one.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Jenni
I so feel your pain over the couch incident. My very large dog had diarrhea on my couch years ago when she was very sick. I’m still not over it. Here’s to hoping things start looking up for you before the end of this total suckfest of a month.
Thank you! I am sorry it happened to you, too! Why do the dogs pick the couches? I don’t get it. Thankfully he has not done it again, but I worry. This month has continued to be so hard. I just received sad news tonight and I am so sad for someone. I hope October is better!
Thanks again. You made me feel better. Have a lovely Friday!
Jenni
Ugh. I am sad to hear that you are having a bad week! I hope this week is better!!
I am not a fan of September either. It is so hot here I just laugh and/or cringe looking at all the winter coats and scarves and boots they are throwing in our face.
That story by Patrick Rothfuss was amazing. I can’t even imagine. How thrilling.
The little boy’s reaction was also incredible. He was so funny and smart and articulate and honest. What got me was when he said something like – there’s now going to be another baby between you and me. Don’t know if the mom caught that but – wow – what a statement.
Happy Day! xo
Thank you Cynthia! This week has continued to be challenging. I had a super fun night tonight. I hope October is easy. I cannot believe it is going to be October next week and it will still be in the high 90s here. Where is our fall?
I am so glad you liked that story, too. And that little boy is so smart. I imagine he has a bright future ahead of him. I caught that he said that, too. I wish I could communicate as well as that boy!
Have a super Sunday!
Jenni
Back to school/Macy’s birthday/back from vaca….all happened the first week of September and I am STILL trying to recover. It is tough to go from summer to full on school with kids. Hoping everything evens out soon for you (and me!)
It really is tough. We are having a hard adjustment. It continues to be a struggle. I hope your week was better than mine!
Sweet dreams!
Jenni
“Wake me up when September ends …” Or something like that .. the Green Day song … I’m with you. In California, it’s 80 degrees … and all I want to do is wear FALL stuff!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
I am in California, too, and this drought… And the weirdly hot weather… I am so ready for a change. It looks like we will get a few pretty days and then it is back to the high 90s here for a long time. I do like this compared to shoveling snow, but it can be sucky.
I hope your weekend is fun!
Jenni