Do you know this man, er, bear?

[angelchicken]

I don't think any of you know my one great love! Which is to say the one creature in my life that has always been there for me in good times and bad, in sickness and health. Okay, there was a time in the eighties where we kind if drifted apart, but mostly, he has been my constant companion for over 29 years. If there was a fire, he is always number one on the 'to save' list. He's, really, not even on the list because it is assumed that he would be coming with me. No question.

And I know he isn't 'alive' or 'animate' or 'real', but he is a very important part of my life. And I know it sounds nuts, but I can't imagine not having him. I take him with me when I travel (er, not overnights, mind). I sleep with him at night. He's a good pillow. And offers unconditional support. When I don't have him to sleep with I need to find a pillow or blanket that I can kind of mold into his shape or I won't sleep well.



Everyone, meet Bish. Bish, everyone.

My main bear Hi!

My Bish Have you ever seen a friendlier face?

Okay, and I know I am going on and on about a stuffed bear. But, seriously, there have been times in my life where I have been in tears because I have been afraid of something happening to him. I'm not crazy. And I do know that he isn't a real thing. But the amount of comfort I get from him is, seriously, there are no words.

People laugh at me because I still have a teddy bear. But I say "poo poo on you!" Maybe the time will come when I don't want or need him in my bed every night, but that time surely isn't now. I love my Bish. Something I have no qualms sharing with my friendslist, as I am totally locking this post so it's friends only.

We all have our 'things'. This is mine. And I adore him.



It has been a day. Actually, it's been a weekend. Walking to Staten Island gave me a blister. Damn Staten Island! But having been, I never have to go back. WooHoo!

Today I tired to sell books to a used bookstore and made twelve clams. Nice. They wouldn't take the hard cover Kings though, even for free, which means I had to tote them back. Feh. Tonight I made my chicken-sausage-throw-a-bunch-of-stuff-into-a-pan-and-serve-over-brown-rice which was delicious and I made a banana cake with cream cheese frosting (from box, let me be clear). Also, I napped. Not a bad weekend, overall.

Last night I watched a documentary on the Space Program which was interesting. I was flipping between that on the History Channel and a 'CNN Presents' about Christa McAuliffe. I know they are going to make it as heart-tugging as possible, but she really seems like such a wonderful, spirited person.

Tomorrow back to the salt mines. Stick a fork in me.

ps- I have no clue how I got the name 'Bish' (I got him, though, as a gift from my grandmother, though it was really from my mom as se saw him and had to get him but then Granny was all 'oh, let me give it to her' and my mom, who couldn't refuse Granny anything was all 'okay' but really she wanted him to be from her so I think of it as from my mom and Granny. But mom first). But it's always been Bish. So there you go. And yes, I know, it sounds like 'bitch'. I'm okay with that. =)

Comments

[sarah-p.livejournal.com]

I knew about Bish! Remember the sweet pictures of him on the computer?

And I totally understand. I'm a 23 year old graduate student, yet Rocky the Raccoon has to travel with me everywhere. everywhere. Because OURLOVEISSOPURE! And I love that I, too, have had the "if there's a fire, I'm grabbing him" thought. Because I have.

Now I kind of want to post some pictures of Rocky...He and Bish could be stuffed internet buddies!

*dorks out*

[sarah-p.livejournal.com]

Because I really AM a total dork, I give to you: Rocky as a pirate, from two Halloweens ago. ;)

[angelchicken.livejournal.com]

Oh My God, that is the best raccoon pirate picture *ever*! He looks so insanely cute and loveable! We are the coolest people ever! *g*

[sarah-p.livejournal.com]

Seriously, we ARE. I mean, if I was the kind of person that had random pictures of stuffed animals hanging out on my computer. And put my Halloween costume on them. And stuff.

I think there need to be stuffed animal icons now...

:)

[sunbrae.livejournal.com]

I love Bish and Rocky. :)

I don't sleep with stuffed animals anymore, but I do have my bear from when I was a baby put away. And my Cabbage Patch dolls, too. Maybe I could buy a bigger bed to hold Mr. Sun, me, the Monkeys, and my bear.

[angelchicken.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm actually thinking that by the time I am married and have children I may have moved Bish to a chair, or possibly dresser top. I could be wrong, though. I mean, Bish is much less likely to keep me up all night or get sick or snore. =)

[sarah-p.livejournal.com]

HAHAHA. I just get this awesome mental picture of a bed full of Suns, Monkeys, and Cabbage Patch Dolls...I think there might be something to putting the stuffed animals away ;).

Like AC, I assume once I get married Rocky will be relegated to somewhere else...except, he *is* a good snuggler. Dilemmas!

:)

[sunbrae.livejournal.com]

I do have my bear from when I was a baby put away.

Of course, that should read, "...my bear, from when I was a baby, put away." Because I'm pretty sure my mom never shoved me in a box and put me on a shelf. *sigh*

[angelchicken.livejournal.com]

Hee! I figured. =)

[kariyaki.livejournal.com]

Awww. I still have my three-foot stuffed Smurf that I've had since I was three. Granted, he's packed away in a box somewhere, but I still have him. I should drag him out and take a picture.

[angelchicken.livejournal.com]

Doooo it! I wanna see the three foot Smurf! Dude, at one point, he must have been bigger than you! How cool!

[kariyaki.livejournal.com]

I'm actually going to my dad's tomorrow (that's where the box is at) after work, so I'll pick him up. He's actually big enough to strap into the seatbelt in the passenger seat. Hey, I wonder if I can get away with the carpool lane!

By the way, his name his Murf. Murf the Smurf.

[dionneshea.livejournal.com]

Should I ever get internet at home again I'll post a picture of Taddy (short for Theodore Edward Bear) who still resides in my bedroom. Always has, always will. Bish looks very sweet and cozy. Just the right kind of bear to cuddle up to.

[angelchicken.livejournal.com]

He is the perfect size to cuddle up with! And Theodore Edward Bear is the best name ever. He sounds very dignified. And cuddly with love. =)

[scaryveinybb.livejournal.com]

(Please ignore my previous comment, for I am blind and missed the PS) Still. Awwww. He's exceptionally cute!

[angelchicken.livejournal.com]

Hee! Comment ignored. Thank you! I love him so!

[eee1313.livejournal.com]

Awwwww! I still have my two teddy bears from childhood around. The smaller one, Pinky, went everywhere with me when I was younger, and always stayed on my bed with me. The bigger one, Huggy Bear, only went on trips with me if I had the room. I took both to college with me, because I'm secure in my maturity like that. ;) Pinky and Huggy Bear continued to live on my bed until I got my cat, who thought it was fun to bite them and try to rip their stuffing out with her claws. She also used to carry Pinky around by his neck, and then tear into him in the middle of the living room. Not. Cool. So now the two of them live on my dresser next to my toy pirate ship and wear my hats and big necklaces. Hey, if they can't live on the bed, they might as well live in style on the dresser. Yes, I said "live," what of it?

And I have a bunch of other toys and stuffed animals up on top of my bookshelf. Too bad for any guy who doesn't like waking up to a room full of toys. HA!

[certainthings.livejournal.com]

He's freakin' adorable!

[sodanyc.livejournal.com]

Aww, Bish is adorable! He looks so snuggly. And he totally looks like he could be related to Alvin, my bear who still has the place of honor on my bed and who is still the bestest thing to cuddle up with (and occasionally watch TV with, especially if I'm feeling sick) in the world.

Hee, now I'm totally gonna post a pic of Alvin. Bear love!

[rustydog.livejournal.com]

Oh, Bish! What a wonderful bear! (I like the name, too. I love the names little kids come up with. My brother had an elephant named Ono [first "o" like "long," second "o" like "note"] and I had a rabbit named Piglet.) I think it's great that he's still an important part of your life.

And I know people may look at you strange, but obviously from the above comments, you're not alone! I'm 30 and sleep with at least two or three stuffed animals, and I always take one with me when I travel. I've been mistaken for a child in the airport because there was a flop-eared rabbit sticking out of my backpack. Heh. Heck, I still slept with a stuffed animal when I was married. Maybe that was the problem, he couldn't compete with Loopie. *g*

Maybe I shouldn't admit that. But, yeah, there are people who get it. I was just looking at Loopie the other day and loving his matted old fur and the way his face is lopsided because of a dog-mauling and the resulting emergency surgery I had to perform.

[beerbad.livejournal.com]

Adorable!!!

I, too, love my stuffed animals dearly. And hey I'm worse - I sleep with 2 stuffed animals PLUS a little quilt that is like my blankie! Hehe.

[sweet-ali.livejournal.com]

Bish is adorable and i understand your love.

I have my own Bish but her name is Canna. I have no idea where i got that name either :P