I'm tired and I wanna go to bed.
Do you know that's a song? My dad used to sing it every time he got drunk and lately I'm finding myself doing the same.........I must be getting old. Even in my hooker heels and gash flashing dress.
I know I said I was going to blog till I hit 500 posts, but I just don't have it in me. Everything has a shelf life, even us, and it's time this blog was put to bed.
The thing is, I just don't get up to as many shenanigans and hijinks as before. I've recently saved the deposit for a small shoebox in Sydney, so weekends are spent trawling squalid apartments and haggling with Real Estate bastards. Weekdays it's all about work, and as I promised the boy I would never reduce him or our relationship to mere blog fodder, I just don't have much to say any more.
I've tried to keep up with everyone's blogs too, but I'm starting to feel like that friend who rarely returns calls, and then feels left out of the loop when you finally catch up. *le sigh* This blogging caper is hard work! I just don't have the time nor the desire anymore, and I'm officially BORING!
Having said that, it's been one hell of a ride. I started this little blog almost three years ago, (thanks for reminding me chuddy) and had no idea the people it would bring to me, the laughs I'd have, and the things I'd learn. I've made connections with total strangers who have shared their lives with me, and shared my life in turn. I saw everything through bloggy coloured glasses, there was a blog post in almost every situation and I had so much fun sharing my warped sense of humour and twisted mind with you all. I still shudder (as does my poor mother) at some of the things I've blogged about right here, it's like I lost all inhibitions (not that I had THAT many to begin with) but I just let it all hang out right here and not only did most people seem to like it, they came back for MORE.
Isn't nice to discover you're not the only freak in the village! Haaaaaaaahahah!!
Seriously, writing this blog has changed me as a person. It was better than therapy, cheaper too, and it's enabled me to move on from events I thought I never would.
Laying it Bare was the single hardest, yet most satisfying thing I have ever written and I want to thank all the people that helped me through that time, helped me to put it all into perspective and move forward, because without the words of support, of understanding and acceptance from the hundred or so people who took the time to respond, I don't think I would have ever spoken about it to my family, and friends, and been able to put that chapter of my life behind me. Prior to writing that post, the whole "issue" had been the pink elephant in the room. It was something that was never referred to, but was always in the background begging to be discussed. That post created an avenue for the people who know me offline, and my family who read me, to broach the subject and it was like a massive weight had been lifted from my shoulders.
I can't thank those people enough, and I will never forget them.
Ok, now I'm fucking tearing up! GAH!! Stop it. Someone say cuntbollocksfuckbitchbastard! Quick!!!
Annnnnnnnnnnnd Breathe!
I'd like to thank everyone who ever linked to me, commented or visited. You helped push me up into the top 50 Australian women bloggers list and that blew my freakin mind! I've since slipped out and really should take down the link but fuck it! I was there once damnit!! To the 400,000 people who have clicked on this page. Thank you! You're all screwed in the head and need some major psyche evaluations but thank you anyway. Hooray for loons!!
To those that once graced my bogroll or still do (it has been trimmed harshly , but don't get mad, I want it to be a testament to those that I truly adored) I've loved reading you, interacting with you, and getting to know you. I'll still visit occasionally and leave a brainfart or two when time permits, so it's not goodbye forevs just yet.
There are some truly inspiring, special, wonderful, whackjobs, that deserve a mention. So in alphabetical order, I'm giving a shout out to those I love. Please go visit them and add them to your rolls. They's my peeps!
A Dying Star- Rach, you know I think you are THE funniest, most under rated blogger EVAH! You crack me up like no other. Thanks for the laughs.
Angelina- My style icon! I love your quirky, warm, intelligent personality. You are truly one of a kind. I heart thee much.
Audrey- I always wanted to be more like you. You are fucking fearless and I admire you so much. Keep writing girl, your talent is limitless.
Bent My Wookie- I don't know where this young lad has gone, but he WAS like a little brother to me. He writes unbelievably well, and with so much insight and maturity for someone his age, it's freakish, he's also hella funny too. I miss him.
Cablog- Adrian gave me the best advice. He's the daddy of Australian blogging and a true gentleman too. How he read my shit I'll never know. Good luck with your book, I look forward to reading it.
Coax With Candy- Thank you so much for designing and putting together this template. You are amazingly talented, patient and such a nice chick! Have a cupcake on me!
CoyoteMike- Love this guy. Funny as hell, sincere, giving and loyal. I'll miss you and especially your cyber hugs.
DrKen- Hilarious and under appreciated too. One of my longest readers. Thank you.
Chuddy- If I had a twin brother from another mother, it would be him. I heart you.
Fallen Scorpion- Another long time blog buddy. I wish there were more men around like you.
Giggles- A fashionista after my own heart. I've been on a journey with you and we have so much in common. Take care of yourself, sweetie.
Jim Paints The Sky- This guy is certifiable! He is also a talented artist and a good friend. I'll miss my online fun with him even though for the most part, I've never wanted to strangle someone more! Keep in touch you lunatic!
Jobelicious- Ok now I might cry. I LOVE this guy so much, he is without doubt the most mentalist person on the world wide web! Big call, I'm making it. He is THE only one that can call me names, be a total arsehole to me, and get away with it. I'd forgive him anything. He also makes me snort laugh like no other. xx
Jules- Like my older sister only funnier. She has the biggest heart and is funny as fuck with it. I'll miss reading her reactions to the retarded shit I sometimes do.
Kittycat- Oh how I adore her. She is fragile yet strong, intelligent yet loopy, an amazingly talented writer and one of the funniest most self depreciating women I know. Kittycat you could rule the fucking world if you put your heart into it. I'll miss you.xx
Kylie- My soul mate, my best friend, my pain in the arse! She doesn't want her blog linked too, but I had to mention her. She has kept me sane and then driven me INSANE many times over the years, but I love her more than any other. She encouraged me to keep blogging from day one and has read every single post. She's my own private cheerleader and I couldn't imagine my life without her.
Mez- Another amazing Aussie woman. She so often puts into words exactly what I'm thinking, yet somehow it sounds so much better coming from her. There's a gentle soul behind that body armor and she's a school teacher too, so you know I love her more than most.
MemphisSteve- He goes with my blog like peanut butter and jelly (I put it like that so he'd understand. Who eats that crap??) He's been part of my bloggy entourage for over a year and is one very special man. There is so much more to him than he shows on his blog, and although he covers it up with humour and crude comments most of the time, if you look closer you can see through it to the beautiful guy underneath.
MsSmack- Sistagirl! We've had our ups and downs, misunderstandings and been derailed, but things are back on track and I look forward to reading your book. You will finish it, you will be famous and I can say I knew her when. :)
Peter DeWolf- Single girls, go hunt down this man, if he's not the best catch in the blogosphere then I'm a bad judge! Funny, sensitive, smart and cute too. Get on it!! I'll miss you Petey.
Phishy- Another one that makes me tear up! Phish has been through so much in her young life, yet through it all she has maintained a wicked sense of humour and devious sense of fun. Her penis blog is a classic but her personal blog gives an insight into the girl behind the boobs too ;)
She Who Hates Chocolate- Nat, you know I think you're awesome. We share the same demented sense of humour and I think you are the fucking shiznit! I want your life!
Something Special- I heart you! You are just so adorable and you have no idea! I can't wait to see what happens next for you so I'll try to keep up. Look after yourself, gorgeous.
Sublime-ation- Subby, I can't tell you enough how much I've enjoyed knowing you through blogland. You make me laugh, you get me thinking (I know, freaky huh) but most of all your warm, fun, personality shines through every post and you're fucking cool as hell with it.
The Whine Guide- Most know Fingers as a brash, crude, bitofaprick. But he is immensely talented and funny as hell with a wit so sharp you could cut bricks on it. What most people don't know is that behind it all, he is actually quite the sweetheart. Always ready to listen and offer advice (the best kind of advice, stuff you'd rather NOT hear but know you should) genuine, no bullshit, brutally honest, but also loyal, trustworthy and a good guy. He has a big heart, you just have to cut through the barbed wire to get to it. xx
TwentyMajor- He IS a bloggy superstar. He's a published author, comedic genius and writes one of the first blogs I ever read and commented on. Another one who hides a big heart behind brash words, he is a really nice guy and immensely talented. Hugs to you,Mr Major. You inspired me to say "Cunt" and "bollocks" more often. ;)
UniqueStephen- A long time reader and someone who has always encouraged me and been supportive of this blog. You're a sweetie. Thank you.
World. Oyster. Stage- I adore Melbourne Girl so much. She's old skool bloggy royalty, at least in my opinion, and I've enjoyed her blog for three years now. She is talented, funny and always entertaining. She also inspired me at times when I felt like chucking it all in. I'll miss her.
So that's about it. If I didn't give you a shout out, it doesn't mean I love you any less, I just had to narrow it down to the special few, and it was hard. I still appreciate each and every person that ever took the time to read this drivel.
I read somewhere that people who post personal journals on the web are looking for something, they're searching for something outside themselves, and even if they don't realise it at the time, once they've found IT, they no longer feel the need to blog.
I think that's true. Blogging fulfills something inside most people, it fills a void or sorts, it feeds a part of us that feels neglected. That may sound six shades of wanky, but think about it. If we weren't getting SOMETHING out of it, we wouldn't do it. Even if it's just the thrill of putting our personal thoughts out there for the world to see, at some point you move on.
It's been an absolute blast, and I'm not going to say I'll be gone forever, I may post again one day, I doubt it, but I'm not prepared to shut the door completely. Who knows, I may still throw out the odd post when I'm eighty and inappropriately touching the young male nurses in the old folks home! w00t!! w00t!
Lets go out with my favouritist tune of all time. I was only four when this song came out, but I grew up hearing it and love it to this day. Don't you forget about me, because I will not forget any of you.
Peace out, Bitches!!