tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post2584825506799656131..comments2024-03-29T03:42:27.128-07:00Comments on She Just Walks Around With It: Well, See. And Now I'm Mad.kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00879301751663532121noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-58634327793971794972009-03-20T11:03:00.000-07:002009-03-20T11:03:00.000-07:00I LOVE your new house. And the view. Anonymous p...I LOVE your new house. And the view. Anonymous people are so annoying. Give me a break. Once you actually go to buy a house you realize that "interest" costs money. I have a tract home in a great school district and my family is very happy there. Of course I dream of retiring to a fun little cottage one day, but this is where we are now. Those neighborhoods are great for families, that's why families keep moving into them! Duh!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17076375561827113942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-45242659857621612612009-03-18T14:10:00.000-07:002009-03-18T14:10:00.000-07:00For what my opinion is worth, I LOVE your new hous...For what my opinion is worth, I LOVE your new house...the pics you've shared look amazing!! <BR/><BR/>The one common thread to most comments like the one you got...they always post under "anonymous" -- because they KNOW they're being rude and mean! <BR/><BR/>Screw 'em and ENJOY your wonderful new house! :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385092109552183702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-66190557694571702532009-03-16T08:24:00.000-07:002009-03-16T08:24:00.000-07:00Umm.. maybe it's the northeast talking in me, but ...Umm.. maybe it's the northeast talking in me, but I think that house is amazing! It's super cute, has fun architecture and look at that kitchen. K, don't get yourself all huffy over this silly person. Using the guise of "anonymous," people can say whatever the hell they feel. It's rude, cold and inappropriate. And something they wouldn't say w/ a name attached to identify themselves.<BR/><BR/>Just enjoy your life with your new hubby, new bebe and new home. (!AND new not-workingness). You're lucky to have all of this. And you deserve it all. Best wishes! -CCeeCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080999822746966588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-75597552973194801442009-03-16T02:15:00.000-07:002009-03-16T02:15:00.000-07:00I LOVE IT!!I LOVE IT!!Dahlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14261715111317278958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-33103792163459205092009-03-15T19:00:00.000-07:002009-03-15T19:00:00.000-07:00Hello there, my name is Cat. I found your blog lin...Hello there, my name is Cat. I found your blog linked to another blog. I don't blog, I just read them. If that's creepy, oh well. I particularly like your blog b/c of the way that you write. It really makes me laugh out loud. There are not many blogs that I follow regularly, but you are one of them, how lucky for you. ha.<BR/>Anyways, just wanted to say the house you bought is gorgeous. GOR-GE-OUS! I just bought my first house and I was so proud and yes it is a townhouse. I wonder, is that would be considered low-brow or maybe even brow-less??? I digress. Congrats on your beautiful new home. Enjoy it! You are very fortunate!<BR/>Just thought I would add my two cents<BR/>Keep up the fantastic blog :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-80270083098158440642009-03-15T07:35:00.000-07:002009-03-15T07:35:00.000-07:00If everyone had the same taste in houses, then the...If everyone had the same taste in houses, then they'd all look the same and EVERYONE's house would be boring by definition. It's the same with men: if we all liked the same type of guy, well you can just imagine...<BR/><BR/>It is very rude and closed-minded to assume that everyone should have the same taste as you do, and especially rude to then voice it.<BR/><BR/>Vive la difference!<BR/><BR/>ps. I am house-hunting too, and I love your house!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225417283932633558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-10656441054640707872009-03-15T04:01:00.000-07:002009-03-15T04:01:00.000-07:00In my humble opinion, the comments made were just ...In my humble opinion, the comments made were just plain rude.<BR/><BR/>Let me put it this way, If Kristy were 13 and the school was about to have its first dance, and invited a bunch of girls over for a sleepover, at which point she decided to show the girls her new dress...it would<BR/><BR/>A) Only be bragging if it was done in an insensitive manner, which it wasn't. Everyone would expect her to show off her new dress.<BR/>B) Be incredibly rude for one of her guests to say "It is just so.., well sorta really uncool. It's a natural progression (for some) to leave the goth movement and move to a preppy look, but did you have to go with the most boring mid-brow iteration on this theme?"<BR/><BR/>Now, Kristy has leveled on open invitation to her blog. Its your job, as her guest, to respond to her politely. While you are entitled to your opinion, there are times and ways to express it that aren't rude.<BR/><BR/>I was hoping Kristy would post pictures of the interior!The Gossiperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05106245536111802474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-75467019135815252182009-03-14T18:02:00.000-07:002009-03-14T18:02:00.000-07:00Oh anonymous (shakes head at thee)Your house looks...Oh anonymous (shakes head at thee)<BR/>Your house looks awesome! Please show us more as you move in!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240956769826578754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-2801260506130345602009-03-14T13:59:00.000-07:002009-03-14T13:59:00.000-07:00Can you have and offer your opinion? Sure. Of co...<I>Can</I> you have and offer your opinion? Sure. Of course. But that doesn't mean you <I>should.</I><BR/><BR/>Great house Kiki....and there are only two people that have to think it's cool - and I presume you two already do.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see it!<BR/><BR/>NNick in New Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10630427380350968877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-42630205354351592602009-03-14T08:43:00.000-07:002009-03-14T08:43:00.000-07:00Your house looks stunning. As for those of us who...Your house looks stunning. As for those of us who are broke and can't afford to buy a place, I personally enjoy reading about someone who can. It allows me to be vicariously thrilled and that, in my opinion, is well worth writing about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-39007728002381533832009-03-14T08:04:00.000-07:002009-03-14T08:04:00.000-07:00Well, clearly, life is full of to-each-their-own m...Well, clearly, life is full of to-each-their-own moments... And this emphasizes that incredibly well.<BR/><BR/>First of all... yes, posters can -- and should -- express their opinions. Even when they disagree. Sunshine blown up asses is only fun for so long.<BR/><BR/>But, you know what? It actually IS possible to disagree and even to be negative without being a jerk. I know, I know... a crazy, utopian idea... Yes, it can be more work because it actually takes more intelligence and brain power to say things honestly AND nicely (brain power that, perhaps, Anon spent on renovations?). But it IS possible and, frankly, is the right thing to do when you're' commenting on someone's "I'm Happy, Share My Happiness!" post.<BR/><BR/>For future reference, Anon, saying, "Given her previous lifestyle, it just struck me as a bit out of sync" expresses your thoughts AND manages to not be assholeish. See? You CAN do it!<BR/><BR/>Secondly, yes, everyone's definition of "cool" differs, and that's part of what makes life great. I, personally, would take K's version of "cool" any day. A bright and airy kitchen/great room with fabulous light for taking photographs? Check. Beautiful countertops that make cleaning a breeze? VERY COOL. New appliances that will work fabulously for baking (especially with my recently-discovered Orgasm Bars?)? AWESOME. A house that I could move right into and begin decorating to make it even cooler? SUPER-COOL.<BR/><BR/>And if I was 6 months pregnant, you'd bet I'd love to be able to just swoop in and get my babe's room ready -- no fixing-up necessary! I sure as hell wouldn't want to be ripping up shag carpet or redoing hardwood floors or repairing cracks in walls or painting from top to bottom. <BR/><BR/>I know many people who adore their fixer-uppers, who wouldn't have it any other way, and that IS cool.<BR/><BR/>But choosing to live in a split-level on a cul-de-sac with absolutely no mortgage (as we've done) is WAY cooler for us. At this point, ANY kind of fixer-upper is pretty damn uncool in my book, when that money could be spent on traveling and acquiring art and instruments, and introducing my kids to amazing things. And I'd much rather use the time saved on a NON-fixer-upper to hang out with friends, spend time with my girls, go on trips with my husband, make music, and watch Dancing With The Stars.<BR/><BR/>Thirdly, if you want to judge other people's (and their houses') coolness factors based on what they post on the internet, most importantly, you're a moron. But beyond that, you're dead wrong in this case. If you'd had the pleasure of visiting the eclectic tangle of fantastic collected awesomeness that filled K's childhood home, or if you'd actually seen (in person) K's more recent apartments, you'd know there is NO WAY that K's home will even approach mid-brow or boring. 'Cause right now, that structure they're moving into is just that -- a structure, a house. When she and Ish are done with it and it is their HOME, I can promise you it will be exciting and fantastic.<BR/><BR/>Finally, it seems to me that the true coolness of living in Northern California, whether it be in a subdivision or a costly fixer-upper, is that you choose to do so because you love it and you don't give a damn what anyone else thinks. Isn't that essentially the San Francisco (and vaguely general vicinity) motto?<BR/><BR/>So you know what *I* think is boring? People who live in Northern California or any other We're-So-Counterculture! place and CARE about what everyone else is doing. Taking the time out of your day to make negative comments about someone's I'm Happy! post (not once, but several times -- anonymously at that) is seriously uncool. And, frankly, about as mid-brow as it gets.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Can't wait to visit, Kiki. :)<BR/>After you introduce me to your favorite wine (which we'll enjoy overlooking the freakin' VINEYARD [!!]), and once the rugrats have gone to bed, we'll have to see how many Jeopardy! rounds we can get through flawlessly. Or at least sing the hell out of some show tunes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-37770836085013600552009-03-14T05:54:00.000-07:002009-03-14T05:54:00.000-07:00There's absolutely no need to 'apologize' for bein...There's absolutely no need to 'apologize' for being in the position to buy such a beautiful home with such a beautiful view, Kristy! One of the reasons I was happy to leave California in 1982 for Europe was to get away from these supposed 'friends' with their oppressive views on how you should live, where was the 'right' place to live, etc, because I found it all too, too stultifying. Europe was an option I embraced and would do so again today. I had my moment in the sun in California (actually it was 8 years) and loved just about everything to do with California, but I was ready to leave and let someone else take up my place there. You and Ish enjoy your place, you've earned it, and best of luck and best wishes to you both always!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-34914643085024931312009-03-14T00:05:00.000-07:002009-03-14T00:05:00.000-07:00What a condescending thing for Anon to say. :-|"It...What a condescending thing for Anon to say. :-|<BR/><BR/>"It's a natural progression (for some) to leave the city and move to a suburb, but did you have to go with the most boring mid-brow iteration on this theme?"<BR/><BR/>Excuse me, but who the hell are you, Anon, to tell people how "cool" their houses have to be? Some people are lucky enough to buy a home in this kind of market, you holier than thou effer.<BR/><BR/>When I saw your new house, Kristy, I thought it was very cute. I love the stone work on the exterior, the kitchen kicks arse, and I would love to have that kind of view from the backyard.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on your new place. I'm really happy for you, Ish, and little Baby Bean. I'd love to live in Napa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-29860809758477650042009-03-13T23:45:00.000-07:002009-03-13T23:45:00.000-07:00I find it boring and mid-brow when people find it ...I find it boring and mid-brow when people find it their duty to spew out any old opinion that pops into their mind.<BR/><BR/>I happen to like your life. Do you? Good, then anonymous can get bent :Pflutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828689769747130419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-56486724315611676022009-03-13T18:15:00.000-07:002009-03-13T18:15:00.000-07:00Long time lurker, and I felt the need to come out ...Long time lurker, and I felt the need to come out of the woodwork to say: the "midbrow" and "uncool" comment was jerky.<BR/><BR/>Evidently some people's parents didn't teach them that if they can't say anything nice, they shouldn't speak at all.<BR/><BR/>As for my opinion, the outside of the house is nice, but the inside is what does it for me. SO JEALOUS of that kitchen. And the area seems quite nice. <BR/><BR/>Either way, I hope you and Ish are just perfectly happy there. :)Insomniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08085682122930371443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-40926867726592173662009-03-13T17:38:00.000-07:002009-03-13T17:38:00.000-07:00Ack! My one bone of contention with SF is the cool...Ack! My one bone of contention with SF is the coolerati. For them, you can do your own thing, as long as it's hip and interesting. Not that everyone is like that, for the most part, not at all. But wow is there a powerful undercurrent of bizzaro stepfordness at times.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to visit. I'm so unbelievably happy for you, proud of you, love you and Ish and my soon to be baby cousin soooo much that even I couldn't stay mad at the troll for too long (and I can stay in a state of self righteous anger as well and as long as most). It's going to be a really happy home, and I can't wait to help make it so.<BR/><BR/>Yay!cuznatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08413063293420710858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-2465884479313763552009-03-13T17:10:00.000-07:002009-03-13T17:10:00.000-07:00Your (your!!) house is beautiful. I love it and c...Your (your!!) house is beautiful. I love it and can't wait for more pics. And stories. And hello.....a vineyard in your (your!) backyard? Its almost like fate. You belong there. Ahhhh :)Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08362700914649001477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-74946641800950957692009-03-13T16:31:00.000-07:002009-03-13T16:31:00.000-07:00You are beautiful inside and out; therefore, so is...You are beautiful inside and out; therefore, so is your home, your neighborhood, and your greater community. Wishing you peace and joyful discovery in Napa!<BR/>Apologetically anonymous: we are not all bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-12068619206102563872009-03-13T15:06:00.000-07:002009-03-13T15:06:00.000-07:00Anyone who feels justified in calling a home borin...Anyone who feels justified in calling a home boring just by the realtor stock photo has absolutely no imagination!<BR/><BR/>Your view is gorgeous and I LOVE your great room!<BR/><BR/>You and Ish are creative, fun people and your home will reflect that even if it's shell is a little "standard".Froggyladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01424207835110606239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-6607180349739712232009-03-13T14:32:00.000-07:002009-03-13T14:32:00.000-07:00That view is anything but boring.That view is anything but boring.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14194395106674091417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-82004517908355607532009-03-13T13:40:00.000-07:002009-03-13T13:40:00.000-07:00Oh my god, so far from boring it's not even fu...Oh my god, so far from boring it's not even funny. The house is BEAUTIFUL and modern and envy-inducing and i am super, super jealous of that amazing mountain & vineyard view.<BR/><BR/>Damn. Good luck on your move today!clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251854992291809671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-53424301629671136292009-03-13T12:30:00.000-07:002009-03-13T12:30:00.000-07:00Some of the coolest people I know (my husband and ...Some of the coolest people I know (my husband and me, for a start) live in the worst, most hideous suburb of boring houses on the entire planet: Highlands Ranch, Colorado. No vineyards to speak of, and most of the kitchens aren't as great as your new one. But we are still cool. Because we don't go around worrying about being cool in our thirties. We just do what we need to do. For us. Just like you and Ish are doing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09874186529099858245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-9037271489221471232009-03-13T12:26:00.000-07:002009-03-13T12:26:00.000-07:00Please, it's totally gorgeous! You guys should be ...Please, it's totally gorgeous! You guys should be proud, as I'm sure you are. Blessings all around. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-6435859987969906092009-03-13T12:05:00.000-07:002009-03-13T12:05:00.000-07:00Own it girl! You're doing exactly what's right for...Own it girl! You're doing exactly what's right for yourself and your family! And, the house looks super cute!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10136851.post-28003082445062797472009-03-13T11:12:00.000-07:002009-03-13T11:12:00.000-07:00Your new home is gorgeous and wonderful and you sh...Your new home is gorgeous and wonderful and you should feel very proud of yourselves!! Maybe ignore commenters with negativity, they could be jealous or having a tough time in the home market. Who knows! Chances are it's more about them than you. I love your new kitchen and your views!!! Much congratulations!!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04045826742393536904noreply@blogger.com