Holy Cannoli!!!

I think I could have just given birth....seriously. No lie. I just had the BIGGEST scare!!

There I was uploading some docs to Google Docs and all of a sudden, I got all these error messages. So I closed out my internet and reopened. I tried logging in to all my usuals - blogger, docs, facebook....but then I got a message from my google programs saying that my account had been DISABLED!!! uummmmm......what?!?!?! I just sat there staring. And then I tried it all again. Like 50 times!! I still don't know what happened - but all I know is that I went into a state of panic. No biggie that I couldn't get into my gmail - I only really use that attached to my blog comments. But my Google DOCS?!?! My LIFE is on there!!! EVERYTHING for school is on there - all of my lessons for next week and the entire year to come (and to come again next year)! O-M-GOSH!!! And then not to get into blogger??? Totally freakin'! So I went looking for my blog - and it said it had been REMOVED!!!! ummmm...what?!?! Ok, by this point, I beyond freaking. Like hysterical - and panicked - and hormonal...let's not forget that, since I am 8 1/2 pregnant! Oh, AND my day had already been horrible with my 2 year old waking me up at 4:30....and it's not like I can drink coffee all day. Sigh.

So I head on over to some of my fave blogs to ask for help....but...ummm...I can't leave any comments because my google account has been disabled!! So, LUCKILY, I have some emails from some fabulous ladies:

Kristin, over at A Teeny Tiny Teacher and
Jennifer, over at Empowering Little Learners.

Now, these ladies did not know how to help me, but they sure did share my freaking-outness....They were so good to me, trying to comfort me and give me advice. Kristin even helped me out by blogging about it.

In her {POST}, she referenced Custom Blog Designs, who helped her with her blog design and who just HAPPENED to be talking about security for your blog...
{HERE} is that post....I highly recommend you read it and do it!!

I came home from school today and all of a sudden, POOF! Everything is back up and running....well, except my Docs. It's there, but I can't upload just yet and I can't "grab" anything from anyone right now.

I have NO idea what happened....I don't know WHY it happened, or why it's back. I haven't heard from GOOGLE (even though I filled out their form like 5 times!) to tell me what happened, that they were fixing it, or even - Hey, sorry about the inconvenience and scare....sheesh!!

I wish this upon NO ONE!! I'm glad it's back, and I can't wait until my Docs are back fully operational. I may be switching blogging servers (or whatever it's called), but until then, I will be definitely reading into that Security 1st blog post from Custom Blog Designs.

OK - life can resume now. But can I just tell you?? I am SOOO bummed that I missed out on so many posts, freebies, and chances to comment! If y'all posted anything good in the last 2 days - just a post or a freebie, do you wanna comment with the link?!?!

Even if you didn't, you can still leave a comment telling me how I wasn't cookoo to be freaking out! lol

And I'm even more bummed that I wasn't able to post my own thoughts and ideas. I had some remainder Gingerbread Activities we did, and I had some good reindeer stuff for this week I wanted to post. But now, I need regroup myself and take a breather - and catch up on my google reader....which, BTW, is STILL not showing all the blogs that I "FOLLOW" - but I guess I have to just be thankful that it back at all, right!?!?

17 comments

Unknown said...

That's so awful! I read Kristin's post and immediately started changing passwords! I am SO glad things are working out.

Journey of a Substitute Teacher (Ms. T) said...

That's awful! Glad you are back though :)

Journey of a Substitute Teacher

Holly said...

That would have completely freaked me out - you are NOT alone!!!!!! Let us know if they do get back to you with an answer. I'm really curious.

Holly
Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade

Chrissy said...

Bless your heart!! I am SO GLAD you are back up and running! :-)
ReadWriteSing

Kristin said...

So so so glad and relieved for you!!!! I'm with Reagan - changed passwords immediately!!!! Told my hubby to help me remember, too.
SLEEP WELL TONIGHT!!!!!!
Hugs!
A Teeny Tiny Teacher

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Laura said...

Same thing happened to me but I got everything back but my blog! I haven't heard anything yet, either. Glad yours is back!

SunnyDays said...

Whoa! I would have totally freaked!! I'm so glad you're back! All that stress on top of being 8 1/2 months pregnant? I hope your docs are back up soon. If there's anything I can do to help or anything I can send to you just say the word!
Denise
Sunny Days In Second Grade

Unknown said...

I am so glad you got your blog back! Scary!
I am awarding you the Sunshine Award.
You deserve it after the day you've had. :)

Tara said...

I read about your panic on Kristin's blog and it freaked me out!!! I will be reading the security post when I have a sec...I am so far behind on life right now!!! (Mostly Christmas but makes it feel like life!) Anywho, I am glad all your stuff is back:) I am your newest follower:)

4th Grade Frolics

Ali said...

How scary!! I'm glad to hear that your blog is back and hopefully everything will be operational for you soon!

Ali

Unknown said...

So glad you got it back...I was worried about you!! =) Jennifer
First Grade Blue SKies

zputty said...

I had tried to go to your site yesterday and it said it had been removed. It wasn't the only blog that I had that reaction to - I hope there's not a bug out there hurting our favorite teaching resources!

Annie Moffatt said...

WOW! You freaked me out!!! You poor thing and to think that you are that far pregnant!! I am so glad you didn't go into labor! Take a deep breath and I will drink a cup of coffee for you;) Thanks for the advice and now I need to get busy making my blog more secure!

Barbara said...

SOOOO glad you're back :) In honour of your quick return ....

You've been awarded the Liebster Blog award. It's being passed on to up-and-coming blogs. Have a GREAT day!

❀Barbara❀
Grade ONEderful

Classroom Confetti said...

Thank you for following and being part of my giveaway!! I read about your blog on Kristin's page, I'm SO glad you're back up and running!!

Classroom Confetti

Jen R said...

Thanks everyone! It was definitely a not-so-much-fun time! I'm just glad that everything is back....and just the way I left it. It feels good to be back with y'all! :)

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