Stream of Consciousness - March 25, 2012

 

This is truly going to be a SOC, for there are a LOT of things swirling through my head - but one of them pertains completely and totally to Fadra's prompt for today - Things Better Left Unsaid On Ye Old Blawg.

SOC #1 - When you have babies, say, 6 babies in 11 years, people spend an awful lot of time telling you, "Wait until you have teenagers. Having babies is tough - but man, those teenagers - they will give you a run for your money." There's a ton of truth to that, and much of it is, unfortunately, unbloggable.

So, raising teenagers is a topic that is one of the Things Better Left Unsaid On Ye Old Blawg. Except maybe when you call your mother a very ugly name. Then, maybe, the silk gloves come off. But, really - these things are unbloggable because they make you, the reader, uncomfortable. They are unbloggable because the story is not just my own story, but it's a story of two people - one of whom would be colored with an unfair crayon. They are unbloggable because they are bad memories, gray and black and red memories that I don't want to reflect on, don't want to poke with a stick and most emphatically don't need replayed here, for they are replayed internally often enough.

SOC #2 - I was a Eucharistic Minister today for the first time. I was super duper nervous, and at one point dropped 1/4 of the cloth into the chalice - but I made it through. I was welcomed, as I have been in every aspect of church life, and pronounced a blessing to have around.

After the rest of today, that's a nice concept to ponder in my heart.

SOC #3 - There are a lot of times that I write letters, especially if I see a policy that isn't enforced appropriately, a situation that I feel is unfair, or an injustice has been witnessed. Some of those letters are rebutted by people either more intelligent or more dilligent than I will ever be. Occasionally, though - one of those letters results in, Yes, you are correct, our policy is wrong and we need to fix it - and it pertains to a kid. And when something like that happens - well, I feel warm and fuzzy and like I've used my powers for good.

SOC #4 - Have you seen the Hunger Games movie yet? What did you think? If not, do you want to see it?

This was my 5 minute Stream of Consciousness Sunday post. It’s five minutes of your time and a brain dump. Want to try it? Here are the rules…

• Set a timer and write for 5 minutes.
• Write an intro to the post if you want but don’t edit the post. No proofreading or spellchecking. This is writing in the raw.
• Publish it somewhere. Anywhere. The back door to your blog if you want. But make it accessible.
• Add the Stream of Consciousness Sunday badge to your post.
• Link up your post below.
• Visit your fellow bloggers and show some love.

Now…

1. Grab the button

(it’s over on Fadra's sidebar)

2. Write your post.

3. Link up over there.

Comments

[Rachee]

Saw Hunger Games. It was long but I enjoyed it.
Six kids! Wow!
-r

[addy]

Teenagers lives are unbloggable. For a variety of reasons including the right to privacy and the opportunity to correct a mistake - these two concepts are incredibly important to them. I haven't read the Hunger Games so I probably wont see the movie.

[Megan]

I really want to see Hunger Games. Didn't want to deal with the teenagers so I didn't see it this weekend.

[kyooty]

Very nice SOC!
Hubbie and TJ went to see HGs. They now want to read the books. I haven't read them yet.

[Elizabeth]

Saw Hunger Games in IMAX as a treat for 11-yo son doing all of his spring break homework the first day (yesterday). It was really a great way to tell the story in a PG-13 way. Not too soft, either. But, as mentioned, a bladder-buster in length! I will say there wasn't anything to wait for at the end of the credits, so when the movie is done, just go, already! LOL

[Luckyduck]

Hunger Games...awesome! Unforgettable moments included the incredible tension and palpable fear when Katmiss was getting ready to enter the arena, and the heartbreaking scene with Rue. GO SEE IT!

[Molly]

Totally understand the unbloggable teenage years paragraph. It spoke to my heart because I related to every word (especially the part about replaying it all internally often enough). Even though I feel like I really have good kids, these years are difficult for them as well as for us. It's because we love and care for them so much.

[Brandy]

I have found myself spilling on things that bother me about my daughter on my blog and then I erase them before I push publish. I think the act of writing it down and erasing it, for me, helps to at least let the thoughts and feelings go sometimes. BUT, that's me.
Great SOC! Congratulations on your first Eucharist Ministry moment!

[eileen]

I'm having enough drama with pre-teen, thanks very much. Tempers flare and words are said, but at the end of the day I just keep telling myself that this, too, shall pass. Hopefully without too much damage. Hunger Games--LOVED. My daughter and I have both read all 3 books and have had great conversations about the movie all weekend.