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Advice, Ass, and Beautiful: But when I hugged my daughter good-bye, and watched her walk
down that city street, away from us, her family, her protectors,
it was like watching her walk straight out of her childhood.
And into the unknown. And suddenly, I was not fine.
fb/l Might Be Funny
My oldest child graduated from high school in June. A big milestone moment for a parent, right? She was accepted to her first choice college, and we were all so happy and everything was just fine.
And then this summer she worked to save money, and we talked about the things she would need for school. We bought new bedding for her dorm. And it was exciting and I was fine.
We bought storage drawers and a mini fridge. We ordered her textbooks online and shipped them to her dorm address. And still, I was fine.
Then yesterday we packed everything into the car, and set off for school. We moved her into a clean, bright, dorm. We had a lovely dinner with her new roommate, and it all should have been fine.
But when I hugged my daughter good-bye and watched her walk down that city street, away from us, her family, her protectors, it was like watching her walk straight out of her childhood. And into the unknown. And suddenly, I was not fine. So now, I’ll write.
It’s like I’ve been hit with the emotional equivalent of a hurricane. I mean, I figured I’d be sad when she left. You can’t spend every single day of 18 years with someone and then not miss them when they move away. Even if your kid is a pain in the ass. Which mine isn’t, by the way, which maybe makes it harder.
And I knew I would feel worry. Because up until now I pretty much knew where my child was at all times. I knew what time she went to bed, what time she woke up, and what she ate for breakfast. Now, overnight, she’s living in a big city and I don’t know when she came home, or if she remembered to bring a jacket. The only word I can think of to describe all of this not-knowing is…unsettling.
Along with the worry, strangely, is guilt. Second-guessing everything I ever did as a parent. Did I adequately prepare her for the “real” world? Did I scare her too much or not enough? Will she really keep the pepper spray in her backpack? Why didn’t I make her take a self-defense class? Does she even know how to mail a package?
Anger. I didn’t expect to feel anger. Yes, I am pissed off at the world right now for not preparing me for this. How many pieces of unsolicited advice do we get in our years of parenting? At every other milestone I felt inundated with information and opinions. People talk endlessly about how hard it is having a newborn, the toddler tantrums, picky eater preschoolers. The middle school years…mean girls, bullying. High school…peer pressure, drugs, academic stress. And so on. I mean, you can’t get people to SHUT UP about that stuff.
But when you mention your child is leaving for college, the response has been invariably, “Oh, how exciting!” Well, now that it’s happened I’m like, “Wait a minute! Why did NOBODY tell me, I mean REALLY tell me, that, THIS, THIS is the milestone that is the absolute HARDEST parenting time of all?” Not one single person said, “I’m so sorry, that’s totally going to suck for you.”
And of COURSE I am happy for her. And of COURSE I am excited for her. And no, I wouldn’t rather her stay home forever. But none of that mitigates the fact that for me, the mom, it does totally suck right now. So I am telling you now, young parents, because no one actually told me. It sucks. You’re welcome.
People say, “Oh, you’re lucky that her school is close to home,” which until yesterday, gave me some comfort. But I quickly realized that it doesn’t matter much if she’s not in her bedroom and she’s two hours away or she’s not in her bedroom and she’s ten hours away. Either way, she’s not in her bedroom. Either way, the house is too quiet.
I keep having this vision in my head of my little girl walking away, towards her building, and in this vision I’m fighting back tears and yelling, “WAIT! Turn around! Please, I’m not done yet. I need more time…just a little more time!”
But my time is up and all I can do is hope that I used it well.
And though my heart is heavy and my emotions are muddled, my head is clear, and I do know the truth of the matter. I may need just a little more time…but she doesn’t. She’s strong and she’s smart and she’s beautiful and she’s ready.
She’s all yours, world. Please treat her kindly.
(via I Might Be Funny)
![Advice, Ass, and Beautiful: But when I hugged my daughter good-bye, and watched her walk
down that city street, away from us, her family, her protectors,
it was like watching her walk straight out of her childhood.
And into the unknown. And suddenly, I was not fine.
fb/l Might Be Funny
My oldest child graduated from high school in June. A big milestone moment for a parent, right? She was accepted to her first choice college, and we were all so happy and everything was just fine.
And then this summer she worked to save money, and we talked about the things she would need for school. We bought new bedding for her dorm. And it was exciting and I was fine.
We bought storage drawers and a mini fridge. We ordered her textbooks online and shipped them to her dorm address. And still, I was fine.
Then yesterday we packed everything into the car, and set off for school. We moved her into a clean, bright, dorm. We had a lovely dinner with her new roommate, and it all should have been fine.
But when I hugged my daughter good-bye and watched her walk down that city street, away from us, her family, her protectors, it was like watching her walk straight out of her childhood. And into the unknown. And suddenly, I was not fine. So now, I’ll write.
It’s like I’ve been hit with the emotional equivalent of a hurricane. I mean, I figured I’d be sad when she left. You can’t spend every single day of 18 years with someone and then not miss them when they move away. Even if your kid is a pain in the ass. Which mine isn’t, by the way, which maybe makes it harder.
And I knew I would feel worry. Because up until now I pretty much knew where my child was at all times. I knew what time she went to bed, what time she woke up, and what she ate for breakfast. Now, overnight, she’s living in a big city and I don’t know when she came home, or if she remembered to bring a jacket. The only word I can think of to describe all of this not-knowing is…unsettling.
Along with the worry, strangely, is guilt. Second-guessing everything I ever did as a parent. Did I adequately prepare her for the “real” world? Did I scare her too much or not enough? Will she really keep the pepper spray in her backpack? Why didn’t I make her take a self-defense class? Does she even know how to mail a package?
Anger. I didn’t expect to feel anger. Yes, I am pissed off at the world right now for not preparing me for this. How many pieces of unsolicited advice do we get in our years of parenting? At every other milestone I felt inundated with information and opinions. People talk endlessly about how hard it is having a newborn, the toddler tantrums, picky eater preschoolers. The middle school years…mean girls, bullying. High school…peer pressure, drugs, academic stress. And so on. I mean, you can’t get people to SHUT UP about that stuff.
But when you mention your child is leaving for college, the response has been invariably, “Oh, how exciting!” Well, now that it’s happened I’m like, “Wait a minute! Why did NOBODY tell me, I mean REALLY tell me, that, THIS, THIS is the milestone that is the absolute HARDEST parenting time of all?” Not one single person said, “I’m so sorry, that’s totally going to suck for you.”
And of COURSE I am happy for her. And of COURSE I am excited for her. And no, I wouldn’t rather her stay home forever. But none of that mitigates the fact that for me, the mom, it does totally suck right now. So I am telling you now, young parents, because no one actually told me. It sucks. You’re welcome.
People say, “Oh, you’re lucky that her school is close to home,” which until yesterday, gave me some comfort. But I quickly realized that it doesn’t matter much if she’s not in her bedroom and she’s two hours away or she’s not in her bedroom and she’s ten hours away. Either way, she’s not in her bedroom. Either way, the house is too quiet.
I keep having this vision in my head of my little girl walking away, towards her building, and in this vision I’m fighting back tears and yelling, “WAIT! Turn around! Please, I’m not done yet. I need more time…just a little more time!”
But my time is up and all I can do is hope that I used it well.
And though my heart is heavy and my emotions are muddled, my head is clear, and I do know the truth of the matter. I may need just a little more time…but she doesn’t. She’s strong and she’s smart and she’s beautiful and she’s ready.
She’s all yours, world. Please treat her kindly.
(via I Might Be Funny)]()
My oldest child graduated from high school in June. A big milestone moment for a parent, right? She was accepted to her first choice college...
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Tumblr, Blog, and Http: BEFORE AFTER
10:52
What Will Happen If You Eat
Nothing for 7 Days
BRIGHT SIDE 1.9M views
2 weeks ago
<p><a href="http://the-mighty-birdy.tumblr.com/post/176700854838" class="tumblr_blog">the-mighty-birdy</a>:</p><blockquote><p>🤔🤔🤔</p></blockquote><p>I like how this image seems to imply that fat people are just packed with extra large muscles instead of mostly adipose tissue covering up those muscles.</p>
![Tumblr, Blog, and Http: BEFORE AFTER
10:52
What Will Happen If You Eat
Nothing for 7 Days
BRIGHT SIDE 1.9M views
2 weeks ago
<p><a href="http://the-mighty-birdy.tumblr.com/post/176700854838" class="tumblr_blog">the-mighty-birdy</a>:</p><blockquote><p>🤔🤔🤔</p></blockquote><p>I like how this image seems to imply that fat people are just packed with extra large muscles instead of mostly adipose tissue covering up those muscles.</p>]()
<p><a href="http://the-mighty-birdy.tumblr.com/post/176700854838" class="tumblr_blog">the-mighty-birdy</a>:</p><blockquote><p>🤔🤔🤔</p></block...
Tumblr, Blog, and California: <p><a href="http://space-pics.tumblr.com/post/176028589779/the-milky-way-and-an-incredibly-bright-mars-rising" class="tumblr_blog">space-pics</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>The Milky Way and an incredibly bright Mars rising over the California Coast (and my girlfriend!) [3840 x 2563][OC]</p></blockquote>
![Tumblr, Blog, and California: <p><a href="http://space-pics.tumblr.com/post/176028589779/the-milky-way-and-an-incredibly-bright-mars-rising" class="tumblr_blog">space-pics</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>The Milky Way and an incredibly bright Mars rising over the California Coast (and my girlfriend!) [3840 x 2563][OC]</p></blockquote>](https://pics.onsizzle.com/<p><a-href-http-space-pics-tumblr-com-post-176028589779-the-milky-way-and-an-incredibly-bright-mars-rising-class-tumblr-blog>space-pics<-a>-<-p>-<bl-35072479.png)
![Tumblr, Blog, and California: <p><a href="http://space-pics.tumblr.com/post/176028589779/the-milky-way-and-an-incredibly-bright-mars-rising" class="tumblr_blog">space-pics</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>The Milky Way and an incredibly bright Mars rising over the California Coast (and my girlfriend!) [3840 x 2563][OC]</p></blockquote>]()
<p><a href="http://space-pics.tumblr.com/post/176028589779/the-milky-way-and-an-incredibly-bright-mars-rising" class="tumblr_blog">space-pic...
Dank, God, and Mean: Tables - A Review
While they are not very bright, Tables are world-renowned for their Loyalty
and their Strength. Though it should not be understated that they are
Extremely Stupid, and I do not mean that unkindly, there is also a profound
Gentleness to them.
Here many will say "but I stubbed my toe on a table! It nearly broke my
dang toe clean off!" which is what happens when you walk around making
eye contact with people and breathing through your mouth like you're God.
Tables are devices of Humility and despise the Prideful.
I rate Tables 4 out of 4 stars-one for each leg
Leg s
@welcometomymemepage
@wtmmp
here i present my long-awaited thoughts on Tables
![Dank, God, and Mean: Tables - A Review
While they are not very bright, Tables are world-renowned for their Loyalty
and their Strength. Though it should not be understated that they are
Extremely Stupid, and I do not mean that unkindly, there is also a profound
Gentleness to them.
Here many will say "but I stubbed my toe on a table! It nearly broke my
dang toe clean off!" which is what happens when you walk around making
eye contact with people and breathing through your mouth like you're God.
Tables are devices of Humility and despise the Prideful.
I rate Tables 4 out of 4 stars-one for each leg
Leg s
@welcometomymemepage
@wtmmp
here i present my long-awaited thoughts on Tables]()
here i present my long-awaited thoughts on Tables
Tumblr, Blog, and Ex Machina: Court Recard
0ptions
Edgeworth
I woul dn't mind if the defense
were to present evidence not
yet shown to the court.
Cou
rt Record
Options
Phoenix
(Evidence not yet shown...?)
Cou
rt Record
Options
Mia
He means evidence that the
court hasn't seen yet.
In other words, new evidence.
Cou
rt Record
Options
Mia
What was in the guitar case
was not the bright red guitar.
Cou
rt Record
Options
Phoenix
(You don't mean... it was a
bright WHITE guitar!? Wait
that's not right either...)
<p><a href="https://libertarirynn.tumblr.com/post/138228927999/so-ive-gotten-really-into-the-phoenix-wright" class="tumblr_blog">libertarirynn</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>So I’ve gotten really into the Phoenix Wright games lately and I have this theory that Phoenix is not a brilliant defense attorney at all, he’s actually a moron who would be hopeless if the ghost of his dead friend didn’t constantly deus ex machina her way into the court at the last minute to explain obvious things to him.</p></blockquote>
![Tumblr, Blog, and Ex Machina: Court Recard
0ptions
Edgeworth
I woul dn't mind if the defense
were to present evidence not
yet shown to the court.
Cou
rt Record
Options
Phoenix
(Evidence not yet shown...?)
Cou
rt Record
Options
Mia
He means evidence that the
court hasn't seen yet.
In other words, new evidence.
Cou
rt Record
Options
Mia
What was in the guitar case
was not the bright red guitar.
Cou
rt Record
Options
Phoenix
(You don't mean... it was a
bright WHITE guitar!? Wait
that's not right either...)
<p><a href="https://libertarirynn.tumblr.com/post/138228927999/so-ive-gotten-really-into-the-phoenix-wright" class="tumblr_blog">libertarirynn</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>So I’ve gotten really into the Phoenix Wright games lately and I have this theory that Phoenix is not a brilliant defense attorney at all, he’s actually a moron who would be hopeless if the ghost of his dead friend didn’t constantly deus ex machina her way into the court at the last minute to explain obvious things to him.</p></blockquote>]()
<p><a href="https://libertarirynn.tumblr.com/post/138228927999/so-ive-gotten-really-into-the-phoenix-wright" class="tumblr_blog">libertariry...
Bodies , Life, and Memes: Turrittopsis dohrnii is a sea creature that has seemingly discovered the secret to eternal life. Commonly known as the “Immortal Jellyfish," the turrittopsis dohrnii first develop as a larva, called a planula, that settles on the ocean floor before developing into a colony of polyps. These polyps spawn free-swimming medusae that grow into adulthood in mere weeks. Fully grown, this jellyfish is approximately 4.5mm and is identifiable by their transparent, bell-shaped bodies, bright red stomachs, and up to 90 white tentacles. What makes this creature unique is when facing starvation or physical damage, it is able to cheat death by reverting back to their earlier polyp stage and reset their developmental process. The reborn polyp colony once again spawns medusae that are genetically identical to their adult form. 📷 Takashi Murai immortal jellyfish liveforever science
![Bodies , Life, and Memes: Turrittopsis dohrnii is a sea creature that has seemingly discovered the secret to eternal life. Commonly known as the “Immortal Jellyfish," the turrittopsis dohrnii first develop as a larva, called a planula, that settles on the ocean floor before developing into a colony of polyps. These polyps spawn free-swimming medusae that grow into adulthood in mere weeks. Fully grown, this jellyfish is approximately 4.5mm and is identifiable by their transparent, bell-shaped bodies, bright red stomachs, and up to 90 white tentacles. What makes this creature unique is when facing starvation or physical damage, it is able to cheat death by reverting back to their earlier polyp stage and reset their developmental process. The reborn polyp colony once again spawns medusae that are genetically identical to their adult form. 📷 Takashi Murai immortal jellyfish liveforever science]()
Turrittopsis dohrnii is a sea creature that has seemingly discovered the secret to eternal life. Commonly known as the “Immortal Jellyfish,"...
Advice, Meme, and Tumblr: YALLMOTHERFUCKERS
NEED HYDRATION
Make a Meme*
<p><a href="http://advice-animal.tumblr.com/post/175198981762/when-i-see-the-bright-yellow-piss-in-the-urinals" class="tumblr_blog">advice-animal</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>When I see the bright yellow piss in the urinals at work.</p></blockquote>
![Advice, Meme, and Tumblr: YALLMOTHERFUCKERS
NEED HYDRATION
Make a Meme*
<p><a href="http://advice-animal.tumblr.com/post/175198981762/when-i-see-the-bright-yellow-piss-in-the-urinals" class="tumblr_blog">advice-animal</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>When I see the bright yellow piss in the urinals at work.</p></blockquote>]()
<p><a href="http://advice-animal.tumblr.com/post/175198981762/when-i-see-the-bright-yellow-piss-in-the-urinals" class="tumblr_blog">advice-a...
Future, North Korea, and World: I want to thank Chairman Kim for taking the first bold step toward a bright new future for his people. There is no limit to what North Korea can achieve when it gives up its nuclear weapons and embraces commerce and engagement with the world!
![Future, North Korea, and World: I want to thank Chairman Kim for taking the first bold step toward a bright new future for his people. There is no limit to what North Korea can achieve when it gives up its nuclear weapons and embraces commerce and engagement with the world!]()
I want to thank Chairman Kim for taking the first bold step toward a bright new future for his people. There is no limit to what North Korea...
Brazil, Dessert, and Europe: When you travel by train
through Europe there are
kiosks on the train that sell
similar desserts. This is
train dessert. And it is not
first class
At least it's in
Europe.
<p>Always look on the bright side (Masterchef Brazil, 2017)</p>
![Brazil, Dessert, and Europe: When you travel by train
through Europe there are
kiosks on the train that sell
similar desserts. This is
train dessert. And it is not
first class
At least it's in
Europe.
<p>Always look on the bright side (Masterchef Brazil, 2017)</p>]()
<p>Always look on the bright side (Masterchef Brazil, 2017)</p>
Fire, India, and Quotes: "COLD AIR, DARK NIGHT,
WARM FIRE, BRIGHT STARS"
Unknown
epic
quotes
#2147 #Travel
Suggested by Midhun Agarwal from Noida, India
![Fire, India, and Quotes: "COLD AIR, DARK NIGHT,
WARM FIRE, BRIGHT STARS"
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epic
quotes
#2147 #Travel
Suggested by Midhun Agarwal from Noida, India]()
#2147 #Travel Suggested by Midhun Agarwal from Noida, India
Crush, School, and Elementary: brandon
@brvndonswee
In elementary school a girl I had a crush
on got glasses and she hated them. I
remember my dumbass staring at bright
lightbulbs for hours trying to get glasses
too to make her feel better Imao
If he’s not trying to loose his eyesight for u then what’s even the point
![Crush, School, and Elementary: brandon
@brvndonswee
In elementary school a girl I had a crush
on got glasses and she hated them. I
remember my dumbass staring at bright
lightbulbs for hours trying to get glasses
too to make her feel better Imao
If he’s not trying to loose his eyesight for u then what’s even the point]()
If he’s not trying to loose his eyesight for u then what’s even the point
Crush, Love, and School: brandon
@brvndonswee
In elementary school a girl I had a crush
on got glasses and she hated them. I
remember my dumbass staring at bright
lightbulbs for hours trying to get glasses
too to make her feel better Imao
<p>The things we do out of love</p>
![Crush, Love, and School: brandon
@brvndonswee
In elementary school a girl I had a crush
on got glasses and she hated them. I
remember my dumbass staring at bright
lightbulbs for hours trying to get glasses
too to make her feel better Imao
<p>The things we do out of love</p>]()
<p>The things we do out of love</p>
Christmas, Memes, and Work: CO-WORKERS ARE LIKE
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. THEY ALL
HANG TOGETHER, BUT HALF OF
THEM DON'T WORK AND THE
OTHER HALF AREN'T SO
BRIGHT.
IT'S JUST A SAYING, DON'T TAKE IT PERSONALuy
<p>Co-workers are like Christmaslights via /r/memes <a href="https://ift.tt/2kaOUJ0">https://ift.tt/2kaOUJ0</a></p>
![Christmas, Memes, and Work: CO-WORKERS ARE LIKE
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. THEY ALL
HANG TOGETHER, BUT HALF OF
THEM DON'T WORK AND THE
OTHER HALF AREN'T SO
BRIGHT.
IT'S JUST A SAYING, DON'T TAKE IT PERSONALuy
<p>Co-workers are like Christmaslights via /r/memes <a href="https://ift.tt/2kaOUJ0">https://ift.tt/2kaOUJ0</a></p>]()
<p>Co-workers are like Christmaslights via /r/memes <a href="https://ift.tt/2kaOUJ0">https://ift.tt/2kaOUJ0</a></p>