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n 1: the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose; “a man of energy and commitment” [syn: committedness]
2: the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a
course of action; “his long commitment to public service”; “they felt
no loyalty to a losing team”
I’m a little commitment phobic, in that I’ve always
been someone who likes to take things one year at a time because as we
all know, a year can change everything in your life. ~Debra Messing
I don’t have a car payment. I don’t own a house; I rent. The only jobs I’ve had have only required one year contracts, even my current one. I’ve lived in three places in the last two years. I don’t have a boyfriend. I don’t have a pet. I don’t even have a freakin plant. But, I do have a blog.
It’s a lot more commitment than I was expecting, you know? I wonder if a blog will replace the plant in the whole scenario of “if you can keep it alive, you’re ready to date.” (it’s from the Sandra Bullock movie 28 Days, in case I’m the only one who knows that scenario)
So, I’ve not done a very good job updating the blog. I mean, I’m not terrible. I’m not Phillip.
But, it’s definitely a responsibility I wasn’t expecting, and, seeing as though I’m so bad at commitment, I probably didn’t really want it either.
I beg you, please bare with me. This whole blogging thing is more than blogging, sort of. It’s hopefully getting me ready for that plant.
August 17, 2006 at 3:29 am
you’re so funny. i knew the quote before you named it. i often think about that. i sucked at keeping plants alive and am not a good pet owner, but somehow manage to keep my kids fed – most days. so i think i blow the theory. i’m lovin’ your blog, i hope it doesn’t always feel like a burden – i enjoy reading your thoughts. hope all’s well in the great north!
August 17, 2006 at 4:08 am
I cannot keep a plant alive, AT ALL!!! And I’m married and about to have a baby! And Shaun is much worse about keeping up with his blog, trust me. He’s had, like, 2 posts TOTAL! So you’re doing great. And like Suzanne said, don’t let it be a burden. Just blog when you can and let it be fun!
August 17, 2006 at 1:26 pm
Hey Lindy! I really enjoy reading your posts! I know it is hard to find the time to post. Phillip puts off posting because he is so much of a perfectionist that every post has to be much researched and thought over, so it is like work for him. I put off posting because I put it on the end of my “to-do” list. So we all have our reasons for not keeping up. We’re just glad that you post even occasionally!
Keep up the good work!