I've had enough.

mynylife:

I am resigning from this tumblelog. As of today, I am following no one and posting nothing here.

I joined tumblr on October 24, 2007. Jake had asked me to do it, in that way he has of always encouraging others to tap into their own creativity and express it. He was enthusiastic about tumblr and the idea of short form blogging, and so I followed his lead, as I have so many times before. And he was right, I absolutely have loved both reading and writing here.

Lately, though, I’ve stopped enjoying it so much. Honestly, I am just really sick of all the vitriol that splatters across my dashboard more and more often. A lot of it is aimed squarely at Jake, though some is aimed at others, both specifically and in scatter shot manner. It’s not like I’m actually following these deeply unhappy haters — but they get reblogged by the great people I do follow. Yes, I am painting with a broad brush when I say “deeply unhappy.” But here’s the thing: I have never in my life met a person who talks like that and is happy with who they are/ where they’re at in their lives.

And for those of you who aren’t parents yet, let me assure you: watching your child be gleefully eviscerated by an angry mob of sharp-witted, cynical and bitter know-it-alls (who don’t actually know him) is very painful. Oh, with what certainty they belittle and dismiss him! Yeah, he’s not perfect. Who is? But he has a lovely, open mind, and he aims to hurt no one. I love his exuberance, too. I think the negativity actually hurts me more than it hurts Jake. For one thing, he gets to see the positive feedback via emails and interaction with people who actually do know him and understand who he is and what he does. I don’t get to see that as much, and so all the negative stuff overwhelms me.

So I’m sorry to the very wonderful and interesting folks I’ve followed. What a lovely, lively bunch you are! I just can’t have the negativity in my space right now.

 I can’t even put into words how upsetting this is.  If you knew Andrea and her kids personally you’d see what a loss this is.  It’s a shame that many on the internet adapt a gang like mentality.  Take your gloves off for a minute..it makes it easier to type.

I just got the best news I've heard in ages.

mynylife:

suitep:

One of my favorite tumblr gals is coming to Seattle to see us for the long weekend over the 4th of July! K and I will take care of her and spoil her rotten while she’s here. Can’t wait!

And maybe I can get some good tips while she’s here. ;)

That’s right. Spoil. Me. Rotten.

:) Something tells me Seattle will never be the same ladies.