As a kid running outside playing chase, double dutch or other games with my friends, whenever I needed to stop for a bit — to pee, tie my shoe or whatever — I’d hold up my hands in a “T” and say “TIME OUT!” As an adult, I still do this. I don’t do the T-sign anymore, but I take breaks. No need to get into the specifics about all of the stuff that’s been eating my time lately; everyone’s busy and I’m sure many of you can relate to periods in your life where you’ve had to juggle a shitload of stuff simultaneously.
In any case, I’m coming off of a “time out.” Last week, I didn’t update the blog as much as I usually do and I scaled back on a bunch of other stuff. Instead, I caught up on the phone with Abiola, Rachel and other friends I hadn’t spoken to in a while; met up with Wilma & her son Denware (two FBC readers visiting NY from The Netherlands); went to see Paranormal Activity with Bro and Elsie; checked out other fun stuff in the city; and tended to personal matters. Also, today, I scheduled down time to take care of random business & enjoy an extended weekend.
I’m grateful anyone reads this site at all, and I feel bad when I don’t stick to my typical schedule of posting new content. That said, this time, I really needed a break. So, no apologies — just heartfelt thanks for your patience and understanding. Now, on with the show. I’ll post a new Manly Monday in a second but, this week, I can’t promise I’ll update every day. So, if you’d like a more regular Funky Brown Chick fix, there’s always Twitter.
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Relax, relate, regroup…
Indeed! I’m already much better at: (1) recognizing when I need a break and (2) actually taking it.
do what you need to do. :)
No worries love, we are here thru the ups and downs…
Nelle: Thanks!
bwill: Aww, I have the best readers on the internet :)
you …. at the moment…. are all you have …..so take great care of yourself
lamesabassman….. you only come thru this way once…. so let the good times roll…..