tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post4546763778328518615..comments2024-01-05T05:50:22.989-05:00Comments on Thoughts in Progress: Blogging PlansSavannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118900505228075022noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-64033251860934531182010-04-27T23:49:54.147-04:002010-04-27T23:49:54.147-04:00Geesh -- I'm amazed when something does go acc...Geesh -- I'm amazed when something does go according to plan. I've had to truly learn to go with the flow.<br /><br />As for talking to and meeting new people, attending writers' conferences and conventions helped me so much -- there was no reason to be there if I didn't network, so I made myself do it. Now I love it, but it was very painful at first.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-6054363659234912982010-04-27T22:46:22.021-04:002010-04-27T22:46:22.021-04:00VR, reading your comment made me smile. It sounds ...VR, reading your comment made me smile. It sounds a little like me. There are days I know I make the wrong impression on people and I hope they give me a second chance.<br /><br />Janel, mood does have a lot to do with how feel we reach out to others or not. Thanks for the kind words.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-55302984049112869982010-04-27T22:00:55.271-04:002010-04-27T22:00:55.271-04:00I'm pretty shy (in person, not online), so I d...I'm pretty shy (in person, not online), so I don't make new friends easily. How outgoing I am depends on what kind of mood I'm in.<br /><br />Congrats on the awards. You deserve them!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823616282284779390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-59972438800958271282010-04-27T20:43:34.231-04:002010-04-27T20:43:34.231-04:00Being very reserved myself, I know better than to ...Being very reserved myself, I know better than to judge people right off the mark. It's happened too many times to me.<br /><br />Congrats on your awards!VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-50382660272364783502010-04-27T18:48:58.017-04:002010-04-27T18:48:58.017-04:00I like what you say about people who talk loud etc...I like what you say about people who talk loud etc.Mary Stebbins Taitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626507461216769140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-3944012077828529892010-04-27T15:20:33.181-04:002010-04-27T15:20:33.181-04:00Helen, one thing I'm trying to do is think tha...Helen, one thing I'm trying to do is think that maybe that person is having a bad day when I meet them is the reason I didn't click with them. So that's my way of reserving judgment until a second or third meeting.<br /><br />Karen, thank you for your kind words. You're right, we don't need to judge people based on one thing.<br /><br />Terry, that's one neat thing about a small town. People may not like a person, but they'll usually wave when they pass them. :)<br /><br />Clare2e, those people in your life that accept you just for you are the best.<br /><br />Mary, thanks for your kind words. I hope to have some new giveaways next week.<br /><br />Diane, I like that thought. And, you're right, authors are some of the nicest people. I wouldn't say weird, just unique.<br /><br />Lola, thanks for dropping by and following. Hope you'll come back often. Love Barkowski's blog.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-30487254020057300322010-04-27T14:57:59.675-04:002010-04-27T14:57:59.675-04:00I'm new here, from Barkowski's blog.
Con...I'm new here, from Barkowski's blog. <br /><br />Congrats on all your awards! <br /><br />~LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-38216966895156795992010-04-27T13:44:24.882-04:002010-04-27T13:44:24.882-04:00I always keep in mind that the person I meet today...I always keep in mind that the person I meet today might change my life forever!<br /><br />And if you haven't figured out by now, Mason, authors are nice people - weird sometimes, but usually nice!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-91011542310651314482010-04-27T13:17:32.984-04:002010-04-27T13:17:32.984-04:00I like the wagon wheel image and metaphorI like the wagon wheel image and metaphorMary Stebbins Taitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626507461216769140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-60700490349882325792010-04-27T13:16:52.707-04:002010-04-27T13:16:52.707-04:00Congratulations on your award--thanks for your blo...Congratulations on your award--thanks for your blog and your great giveaways! YAY!Mary Stebbins Taitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626507461216769140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-85652361501272339692010-04-27T11:27:29.722-04:002010-04-27T11:27:29.722-04:00Some of my oldest, dearest friends have life circu...Some of my oldest, dearest friends have life circumstances, external appearances, and temperaments a world apart from mine. In fact, people make comments to see us mismatched together, laughing and chatting as if we'd seen each other last week not a year ago. But somehow, we enjoy the differences in each other and harmonize. People are a never-ending surprise.<br /><br />It's wonderful to have people in your life who can sympathize with your daily struggles. It's also necessary to have people that just accept YOU.Clare2ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105229820107294986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-52066394548687730682010-04-27T10:57:31.976-04:002010-04-27T10:57:31.976-04:00Since we just moved, I'm doing little other th...Since we just moved, I'm doing little other than meeting new people. We've moved to a small town (where everyone waves as they drive by), and I don't think I have many prejudices about making new friends--although I can't guarantee I'll like everyone. Likewise, I can't assume they'll all like me (although I don't know why ... I'm really a nice person!) :-)Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-66188090204055325822010-04-27T09:30:53.152-04:002010-04-27T09:30:53.152-04:00Congrats on the awards.
Some people you meet, you...Congrats on the awards.<br /><br />Some people you meet, you feel an immediate connection. Some can put you off immediately. For all, it's good to reserve judgment, I think.<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-85102791534416577192010-04-27T09:29:13.192-04:002010-04-27T09:29:13.192-04:00Dru, being able to meet the new virtual friends wo...Dru, being able to meet the new virtual friends would be an added bonus.<br /><br />Elizabeth, I guess when you're a working woman surrounded by working women you don't stop and think others wouldn't appreciate what you have to offer as a person just because you're a working female. It is sad.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-45691950587790339532010-04-27T08:49:00.951-04:002010-04-27T08:49:00.951-04:00You've made a very good point, Mason--don'...You've made a very good point, Mason--don't judge a book by it's cover! It's trite, but so true that we can miss out on so many good books...and good people...that way.<br /><br />I know what Rayna is talking about--I've seen working women not be part of the clique before. Very sad.<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-73332157721484138202010-04-27T08:01:37.597-04:002010-04-27T08:01:37.597-04:00That's one of the things I like about the blog...That's one of the things I like about the blogging world - you meet people you would not have otherwise met and the best part is when you meet your virtual friends in person.<br /><br />Great post.<br /><br />Have a good Tuesday.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-51186717663086675622010-04-27T07:36:40.170-04:002010-04-27T07:36:40.170-04:00Margot, thank you for the kind words. You are so r...Margot, thank you for the kind words. You are so right, it is what we do with what happens that matters.<br /><br />Rayna, I'm shy by nature so it's always been hard for me to meet new people. I am learning to be more open and you're right, that's how you get to know such interesting people.<br /><br />Ingrid, you may have touched on something there. Maturity does teach us that we need to branch out from our common zone more. I also think that blogging has helped me both online and in real life.<br /><br />Jemi, it is sad that people limit themselves. I have a feeling you teach your students not to be that way and as a result are helping to influence a new generation to look at life better.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-28817418413068085302010-04-27T07:21:17.086-04:002010-04-27T07:21:17.086-04:00I felt the same when I read Rayna's post. So s...I felt the same when I read Rayna's post. So sad that some people limit themselves is such ways. Part of the reason I teach is because I love all kinds of people :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-6826341597764762912010-04-27T07:08:54.368-04:002010-04-27T07:08:54.368-04:00Congratulations on the awards!
Over the last few...Congratulations on the awards! <br /><br />Over the last few years, I've become more open to new people than at any other time in my life, and as a result, I've met some amazing people both online and in real life (and I count you among them) that have truly enriched my life. I think I have to give blogging, as well as social media, credit for this to some degree - it just opened up a whole new world in a lot of different areas.<br /><br />I wonder whether part of this simply comes with age, and, hopefully, maturity ;) - when we're younger, we tend to look for people we have a lot in common with. As we get older, we start to realize that it's often more interesting to meet people who have something new and different to offer, and who help us stretch and grow and leave our comfort zone.Ingrid Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874816179648089811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-54099203529827745392010-04-27T03:07:35.818-04:002010-04-27T03:07:35.818-04:00Thank you for the mention, Mason.
I am diffident ...Thank you for the mention, Mason. <br />I am diffident by nature, and often find it hard to reach out to new people. But if there is one thing life has taught me, it is that there is no way of predicting who you are going to gell with. I do go with an open mind when it comes to meeting people, and that's how I end up knowing so many interesting peopel.<br /><br />~ RaynaNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-69204613233602583712010-04-27T00:13:15.307-04:002010-04-27T00:13:15.307-04:00Mason - Oh, my "wheels fall off the wagon&quo...Mason - Oh, my "wheels fall off the wagon" all the time, so you are not alone! It's not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens. <br /><br />Congratulations on your blog awards :). You richly deserve them all. And thanks for the kind words about my blog; I truly appreciate them. I have to say, I learn every time I visit your blog, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com