tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post1872142556869681172..comments2024-01-05T05:50:22.989-05:00Comments on Thoughts in Progress: Guest Blogger, Susan Jane GilmanSavannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118900505228075022noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-64962863824992840112010-03-01T21:45:19.639-05:002010-03-01T21:45:19.639-05:00I love books like this - and, yes, it's great ...I love books like this - and, yes, it's great advice. I sort of did this twice in my life: once in my 20s (yup, post college-pre-serious job) and then again when I was in my early 30s (I had just helped nurse my father through his final illness and I was also in the process of changing jobs). The first time, I toodled around Europe. The second time - a little older, a little braver - it was SE Asia (primarily Indonesia). Truly life changing - and, yes, learning to say "please," "thank you," and "tasty" makes all the diff (also, whatever the local slang is for the batrhoom - WC or "kamar kecil").<br />Fun read!Clea Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810838253598050028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-12106807769690480202010-02-27T19:37:07.369-05:002010-02-27T19:37:07.369-05:00i just love to travel! My husband and I did a whi...i just love to travel! My husband and I did a whirlwind trip through 4 european countries for 2 weeks after graduating lawschool but before he got a job...we knew it would be the last time we could do that before he retires...it holds some of the best memories in the world for us both<br /><br />ykatrina at hotmail dot comKatrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16311004804642880183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-76556241413842309382010-02-24T16:33:27.772-05:002010-02-24T16:33:27.772-05:00Now that we're retired, we love to travel. Bu...Now that we're retired, we love to travel. But I never was that adventurous in my younger days, got a job directly out of college. But I think this would be a great time to do a little exploring.<br />mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT comMargiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14746909213659842695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-91033735169852276242010-02-24T16:17:41.390-05:002010-02-24T16:17:41.390-05:00I loved "Kiss My Tiara", and I can't...I loved "Kiss My Tiara", and I can't wait to read this one.Ingrid Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874816179648089811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-24256604588748154272010-02-24T14:32:42.071-05:002010-02-24T14:32:42.071-05:00Yes! Carpe Diem! Who needs the Amazing Race; they ...Yes! Carpe Diem! Who needs the Amazing Race; they never linger and get to LOOK around at the world, anyway. They're too busy racing. (sour grapes? Me? Nah.)<br /><br />I'm really dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this posted at Win a Book for you ladies.Susan Helene Gottfriedhttp://winabook.westofmars.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-20389116272556068682010-02-24T01:05:56.430-05:002010-02-24T01:05:56.430-05:00Travel is for me an education in how we are all mo...Travel is for me an education in how we are all more alike than not.<br />Warm regards and every success with your novel Susan.The romantic query letter and the happy-ever-afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382165250238920938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-3796575924710795102010-02-23T16:01:02.040-05:002010-02-23T16:01:02.040-05:00Susan, thanks so much for guest blogging today and...Susan, thanks so much for guest blogging today and sharing your experience and advice about traveling. Taking off on an adventure when you're young does tend to make a lasting impression on you.<br /><br />Hi everyone, thanks for dropping by today and sharing your thoughts on traveling too. Sounds like there could be some interesting stories told around a campfire if we all got together. :)Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-55337515251289533912010-02-23T15:48:10.808-05:002010-02-23T15:48:10.808-05:00Your book sounds wonderful. I didn't do this, ...Your book sounds wonderful. I didn't do this, but I know it's something I would've enjoyed. And I hope I would've stayed out of trouble.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-87077100396802212432010-02-23T12:27:21.377-05:002010-02-23T12:27:21.377-05:00I did have some sinister adventures! Boy oh boy--...I did have some sinister adventures! Boy oh boy--mine included having to jump out of moving cars to escape unwanted advances and other adventures. BUT I'd still recommend it. Travel that is, not jumping out of moving cars.Mary Stebbins Taitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626507461216769140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-42094304281083851642010-02-23T12:25:08.709-05:002010-02-23T12:25:08.709-05:00Sounds utterly wonderful! Great idea--I support i...Sounds utterly wonderful! Great idea--I support it--and would love to read the book!<br /><br />I'm 63 and I did travel a fair amount in my 20s, BUT I wish I'd done more--waiting until retirement doesn't work well because now I have health issues!!! :-(<br /><br />So--young people--go now!Mary Stebbins Taitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626507461216769140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-83387754996855571722010-02-23T09:57:51.300-05:002010-02-23T09:57:51.300-05:00My daughter did this kind of experience. As a pare...My daughter did this kind of experience. As a parent, it was a bit scary, but we're so glad she did. It truly was life-changing for her.<br /><br />Helen<br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-78329624216892705862010-02-23T09:43:52.706-05:002010-02-23T09:43:52.706-05:00My 20 year old daughter will be studying and touri...My 20 year old daughter will be studying and touring Europe this fall. I am doing everything I can to help her make that happen! Have to go find your book now.Deb Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553920518121536568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-63697210738436673462010-02-23T09:24:42.506-05:002010-02-23T09:24:42.506-05:00Wow. I'm so glad to have received such a respo...Wow. I'm so glad to have received such a response already from my guest blog here today. Please, please: do contact me after you've read "Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven" and let me know what you think...did your own adventures turn sinister the way mine did? Was the ending predictable?<br /><br />I can be reached through my website at www.susanjanegilman.com I'm always happy to answer questions from readers. (It also links to my travel blog "A View from A Broad.") Contact me!<br /><br />And Kathleen, thank you so much for mentioning Frank McCourt here. I'm so glad you got to attend the memorial for him. I was a wreck, but I'm so glad to have participated, and to "meet" someone else online who had the honor and pleasuring of learning from him, too.<br /><br />Here's to great reading, books, teachers, and travel for all.Susan Jane Gilmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11940788589373548580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-68923043255384897952010-02-23T09:23:26.572-05:002010-02-23T09:23:26.572-05:00My big adventure was moving to California at the a...My big adventure was moving to California at the age of 20. <br /><br />I've known people who have traveled and seen the world and wish so much that I would have done this. Susan you're so right that once you get that job with "a whopping two weeks vacation" – you're stuck.<br /><br />Even though now I'm self-employed and <i>could</i> go on such an adventure, I'm older and not as daring, have responsibilities and things that keep me tethered to the general vicinity of where I now sit. <br /><br />I commend and envy you for your experience. And your advice is great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04855818112935929377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-21332681941166220842010-02-23T09:04:08.808-05:002010-02-23T09:04:08.808-05:00Thanks, Mason, for having Susan guest blog today.
...Thanks, Mason, for having Susan guest blog today.<br /><br />This is very good advice for the 20-somethings before they get serious about permanent jobs and commitments. It's the best time to explore the world. I was 18 when I visited Germany and Austria, and I'm so glad I went (It was during my first spring break during 1st year of college). I've embraced every chance to travel, and still do (I'm 48).<br /> <br />Susan, I had the privilege of hearing you speak at Frank McCourt's tribute during the Southampton Writers Conference shortly after he passed away. I was fortunate to have been in his Memoir writing workshop in '07. What a tremendous loss of such an inspiring, funny man ~ and of course, an excellent teacher man. <br />Congrats on the release of "Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven." You have another hit on your hands!Kathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10809993168019150186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-47162697552464183492010-02-23T08:38:02.481-05:002010-02-23T08:38:02.481-05:00I was like Alan and backpacked around France and I...I was like Alan and backpacked around France and Italy. Lived in London for five months. One of the best things I've ever done. Looking forward to reading your book, Susan!<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-18988787670004244332010-02-23T08:12:56.009-05:002010-02-23T08:12:56.009-05:00That's some great advice, Susan. After college...That's some great advice, Susan. After college, I backpacked thru Europe for two months and it was a great experience! I recommend it highly.Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-38698472346579772082010-02-23T07:15:20.963-05:002010-02-23T07:15:20.963-05:00Mason - Thanks for hosting Susan. Susan, I agree c...Mason - Thanks for hosting Susan. Susan, I agree completely that traveling is a wonderful experience for young people. You give very helpful advice about it, too. It sounds as though you've had some fascinating travels, yourself, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-57396199203465421292010-02-23T00:36:49.740-05:002010-02-23T00:36:49.740-05:00Susan, You are very interesting - I say with a gri...Susan, You are very interesting - I say with a grin. Your book sounds wonderful.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.com