tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824466663015731028.post5420060485308532426..comments2024-03-01T00:32:17.498-05:00Comments on Read Write Believe: Happily Ever AfterSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12225998457253574928noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824466663015731028.post-20305364190983229672008-03-05T12:24:00.000-05:002008-03-05T12:24:00.000-05:00Hope things have, y'know, cleared up by now :) Lis...Hope things have, y'know, cleared up by now :) Listen, I posted about this post today. Kinda sorta. Hope that's okay...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824466663015731028.post-86745991118371518942008-03-05T00:15:00.000-05:002008-03-05T00:15:00.000-05:00It is fun, Sara. The view is gorgeous when you're ...It is fun, Sara. The view is gorgeous when you're done. Here's a pic of it I found online: http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/news/news.asp?id=815&pgID=849. And this -- http://www.dioceseofknoxville.org/etc/june20/STA%20group-tower.jpg. There are seven ways (I think it's seven) to climb it, multiple "faces" to it. <BR/><BR/>You know, I don't know if that's required for freshman now. When Eisha and I were students, there was a Mountain Challenge course (rock-climbing, boleting (sp?), all kinds of other challenges in the college woods, etc.), and the Tower might be required now. Anyway, when I was a student, I rolled my eyes at how they tried to make us take those challenges and apply them to life (I actually had to write a paper once, entitled "how is tying a knot like life?"), but with that scattered-smothered-and-covered-blindfolded-and-tethered climb, as Brian and I jokingly called it, I really DID learn about how it's easier to climb when not being able to see, not letting your mind trick you out. It actually did teach me a lot about myself, blast it (which brings me back full-circle to your post, which is why I started rambling about this).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824466663015731028.post-63845605459770348782008-03-04T21:10:00.000-05:002008-03-04T21:10:00.000-05:00Donna, but then I'd SMELL like Windex. Wouldn't I?...Donna, but then I'd SMELL like Windex. Wouldn't I?<BR/><BR/>Amy, I love your attitude. And didn't I hear that you kick butt at bowling, too?<BR/><BR/>Adrienne, whenever I'm afraid, I'm going to think of you with a power tool. In a dress. With your cute purse.<BR/><BR/>Wow, Jules! That climb! Honestly, it sounds like fun, in a strange, liberating way. <BR/><BR/>David, I never typed you as a cornball, but I'll try hugging fear, just for you. As long as you swear it won't hug back. <BR/><BR/>Erin, I'm thinking on your challenge. Fun!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12225998457253574928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824466663015731028.post-47736074418025239702008-03-04T20:54:00.000-05:002008-03-04T20:54:00.000-05:00It is possible to write with a talking zit on the ...<I>It is possible to write with a talking zit on the side of your nose, isn't it?</I><BR/><BR/>Sure it is. Ask Richard E. Grant in <I>How To Get Ahead in Advertising</I>.<BR/><BR/>Old New Age sounding expression I sometimes think when I don't ant to admit how scared I am: Embrace the fear to erase the fear.<BR/><BR/>Cornball, that's me.david elzeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16653215150526146224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824466663015731028.post-17732386864634178802008-03-04T20:42:00.000-05:002008-03-04T20:42:00.000-05:00I've tagged you for a fun meme on my blog, if you'...I've tagged you for a fun meme on my blog, if you're interested. :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192628745431017199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824466663015731028.post-21353337226700481172008-03-04T17:43:00.000-05:002008-03-04T17:43:00.000-05:00Jules - maybe there is an actual link between vert...Jules - maybe there is an actual link between vertigo and fear of success...Amy Hanekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948641570199768387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824466663015731028.post-36186174401336945922008-03-04T17:24:00.000-05:002008-03-04T17:24:00.000-05:00I totally get this. Zit, be damned. Sometimes I ha...I totally get this. Zit, be damned. Sometimes I have to just close my eyes, so to speak, and move forward and I don't freak out so much (on a literal level, I once climbed a 55-foot vertical obstacle course at Maryville College called The Alpine Tower -- well, I've done it several times, but this particular time, I was blindfolded and tethered to Eisha's husband, also my friend. I found that it was easier to climb while blindfolded. My mind didn't trick me out with fear -- none of this "I can't possibly make that hold five feet above me!" I just trusted my gut and felt my way around, listening to encouragement from a friend. Tell your zit to do that!). <BR/><BR/>Jules, 7-Imp, whose analogy may possible make NO sense whatsoeverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824466663015731028.post-84166886014416738032008-03-04T15:08:00.000-05:002008-03-04T15:08:00.000-05:00First, and most important, WOO HOO to you. Second,...First, and most important, WOO HOO to you. <BR/><BR/>Second, new things are always a little scary, but it's good when the scary reminds us to sit up and think a little. My fear of power tools is extremely functional in this regard. When I turn on a power tool, I am sure as anything PAYING ATTENTION to what is going on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824466663015731028.post-56893296361799353002008-03-04T13:00:00.000-05:002008-03-04T13:00:00.000-05:00I understand about saying "Yes" as I am constantly...I understand about saying "Yes" as I am constantly choking in the tenth frame. Success can be scary, but you deserve it. Embrace it!<BR/><BR/>Think of what you would want for your own kids. You would want them to realize their own potential and enjoy their success. Follow your heart!Amy Hanekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948641570199768387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824466663015731028.post-40534900738308188972008-03-04T12:32:00.000-05:002008-03-04T12:32:00.000-05:00Have you tried Windex? Congrats. Truly. I'd like...Have you tried Windex? Congrats. Truly. I'd like to suggest a celebration in your honor. Perhaps a cyber cocktail party. WE can all meet online at a particular time and offer our congratulations, best wishes, and so happy for yous. Don't forget the windex. You want to look great on such a day.Donna Jones Koppelmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857811448882017818noreply@blogger.com