Emotional vomit...

Did that title capture your attention?  I don't know where it came from - nor if this post will contain emotional vomit.  However, it's been awhile since I've written, and I may have uncontrollable bursts of typing, trying to get my thoughts out, so you may be surprised.  Or, I may be surprised.  Either way, I tend to like surprises.

First things first - an Instagram update.  Instagram is odd.  The owners/help did not help me, nor did they seem concerned that I was having an issue.  I was unable to post captions or comments since just after Thanksgiving.  I deleted the app and re-installed 4 times (I know, I know - 5th time would be the charm, right?).  I posted 3 times to their Facebook for help, and also Tweeted to Instagram to help me.

Nothing.

So, I deleted my account, and deleted the app.

But, I love Instagram. Mostly, because this is my way to connect with other bloggers, especially when I can't always read other blogs, and I'm not really Twitter-functional (as in, I don't get it, and am still non-confident on how to best use Twitter).  And, it gets me out there, using the eye that I have for light and pictures and pushes me to take and share said pictures.  I love being proud of my pictures, and enjoying them.  So?  I re-installed the app, and created a new account.  AND IT WORKED!  I can now caption my pics, and leave comments.  So, if you want to find me, I'm at "lapinskaslands".  I have a whole one picture up right now, but it's winter and I'm more focused on staying warm than on pictures of our blue toes.

Ok.

Now that that's out there - let's move on.

I have a number of emotion-filled posts that are swirling in my head.  But, swirling is where they will stay.  I can't talk about some things, so there - they won't be said.  But, why, you ask, are you telling us about this?  Mostly, to understand why I don't always write a post - or to be more exact - share a post.  Sometimes it's cathartic to get things out, but sometimes those things would do more damage than good, and I'm not out to damage.

Speaking of not damaging, I've got an idea for a weekly meme post/link.  I'm super excited about this and am working on the details of this.  But, I want you to start thinking about what you would write about if you were to link up.  I'm thinking this would be best posted on Fridays - or Thursday evenings.  I'm thinking of naming it....well....too many ideas.  I'm working on that.  It's going to be a weekly celebration.  I want to hear what you did this week that you are proud of!  I've learned that it can be difficult to sit back and watch others be recognized, and lauded, and I've decided that if I want to celebrate what I do well - why should I have to wait for others to notice that?!  I did it well, I'm proud of myself, and I'm going to shout about it!  But - we can't only talk about what we did well, but also, what do you plan to accomplish this week?  I want to hear about the small steps to bring you closer to that bigger goal, or how your child is finally (or easily) potty trained.  I want to hear that you made a dinner this week that wasn't hot dogs or macaroni, and everyone loved it!  I want to hear that you were able to walk up a flight of stairs without needing oxygen - or just that you were able to walk up stairs.  I want to hear everything from the smallest to the largest accomplishments, and I want to celebrate you with you!  Stay tuned for more updates on this "meme", and hopefully we'll get some links going soon.  What? Tomorrow? Hmmmmmm.....the possibilites......