Saturday, May 14, 2011

Outside The Box . . .

Step outside the box: Take your diabetes thoughts and instead of blogging about them as usual, push yourself to express them in a different way today. Make a vlog. Create a piece of D-Art. Write a poem. Draw a cartoon. Post a collage. Anything goes - as long as it is outside of your usual bloggy comfort zone!

Yesterday I said I wouldn't sing.  I’m not brave like Reyna, who rocked out.  When Meri showed she’s just as brave and sang a lovely ballad for us, I did wonder if I should be more brave - but quickly decided NO!!  But then, last night, I saw Kathy’s post.  Kathy (or Minnesota Nice)  has long been a hero of mine.  When I watched her video, I cried.  I was impress by her courage, I was touched and I was inspired.  She stepped WAY outside of her comfort zone - not just by getting in front of the camera, but also by talking about diabetes and sharing.  And I thought “Look how freaking brave my friend is.  If she can do this, can’t I put myself out there and sing?”.

So this video is for all of you.  But first and foremost, it’s for my wonderful friend and fellow knitter, Minnesota Nice.  I love you, Kathy!!



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18 comments:

  1. Well, I am not scarred for life and I think you did a great job! When I read the song yesterday, I couldn't really put a tune to it so I actually think it is better being sung by you.

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  2. You had me giggling with all of your disclaimers! You were GREAT!!! :D Go Karen!

    (P.S. Blunt Lancet would like to do a song with you on the next album. You available?)

    -Kim Pancreas

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  3. For the hottest band in the D-OC??? I'll make myself available. ;)

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  4. Applause, Applause!!
    Hmmm, maybe I'll take it with me for my first appt. with Endo #3.

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  5. Bravo!!!! Loved it!!!! So glad you summoned up the courage to sing for us!!!

    My kids were in the room with me when I played it, and now they're all singing, "Don't judge. Don't judge my. Don't judge my A1C!" I have a feeling they're going to be singing it for days to come! :)

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  6. Wow! I am impressed! Great job Karen.

    Tristan

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  7. You did a fabulous job:) And I am grinning from ear to ear. Thanks for organizing this week, as a lurker on the DOC I enjoyed it too:)

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  8. Wow!! that was great! i don't think i would have the courage, but you never know ~ maybe next year! i love the new words,and i was singing right along with you!

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  9. all kinds of awesome Karen!!!...just finished being all verklempt! from Kathy's vlog and came over here and the tears just kept coming from giggling...oh the emotional roller coaster of the DOC...just love it all!

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  10. You're pretty good at that! seriously! I wouldn't have the guts.

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  11. Priceless. Utterly priceless.
    I would have liked to have seen you dance too!.
    Cara was the one who inspired me to put myself in front of the camera. Looks like yours has finer resolution than mine.

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  12. YOU WERE SIMPLY WONDERFUL!!! I loved the lyrics too. This made me smile BIG TIME. I am now going to go check out Minnesota Nice...never been there before. xoxo

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  13. I was just thinking, how 'bout a song to "Every Breath You Take"?

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  14. Awesome!! Love it! Go you, Karen!

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