tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28288916.post57787186245933494..comments2023-09-18T06:03:31.511-04:00Comments on This Girl's Life: {big dreams}Mandy Ford Art & Illustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15290049477795062895noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28288916.post-52538607917840337012013-07-17T10:06:23.638-04:002013-07-17T10:06:23.638-04:00Mandy, I've been reading your blog for a while...Mandy, I've been reading your blog for a while now, but this is the first time I'm commenting (on any blog for that matter). I just want you to know that you have inspired me to flex my doodling skills, and to continue with my creating and blogging. I think what you're feeling is very normal, and everyone goes through feeling frustrated or unhappy with the discrepancy between their day-to-day life and what their expectations are. Just know this: even on the day when you are feeling the most frustrated, you are still inspiring people around you....just by being you. Thank you for your blog and your honesty. "Just keep going." <br /><br />~Jenna<br />www.sullybeanhandmade.blogspot.caJennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089014039255383741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28288916.post-16958229381551449412013-07-16T21:09:33.243-04:002013-07-16T21:09:33.243-04:00It look me a long time--did I mention I'm 52?!...It look me a long time--did I mention I'm 52?!--to learn to love the process instead of freaking out about the product, the end result. I'm a writer, and I still care about what I write, of course, but its success, or failure, no longer defines me. The thing itself is not me; it's simply a part of me. Even though I've been leading workshops for years now, I still get nervous beforehand: Will it go well? Will the participants feel they got their money's worth? I think this kind of questioning is healthy, and maybe even necessary. But if the answers to those questions isn't always a resounding, "you betcha, ALW, we think you're fabulous," I must continue putting one word in front of the other. It's what I do. Keep doing what you do, and one day it will be enough. Trust me...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28288916.post-21999806887095640162013-07-14T11:37:32.337-04:002013-07-14T11:37:32.337-04:00Hi!! I'm a new follower from the giveaway! I s...Hi!! I'm a new follower from the giveaway! I struggle with the same things. I'm thinking of changing careers. I'm currently a teacher and things are just getting a little too political for me. It's no longer about the students, it's more about what your county looks like on paper.<br /><br />Looking forward to reading more from you!!<br /><br />Kristin<br />www.hopelesslyeverafter.blogspot.com<br />Come by if you want!!Kristin Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14126674099490148980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28288916.post-36501183403499151322013-07-11T18:45:34.207-04:002013-07-11T18:45:34.207-04:00I am almost in the same boat.
Maybe it's a qu...I am almost in the same boat.<br /><br />Maybe it's a quarter-life crisis creeping up on me. I have a very flexible yet often stressful job that needs me to be available at ANY TIME (even 4am on Sundays occasionally), so my crafting, writing, and blogging have suffered from this. My attention span has been diminished and I am not as social as I used to be. I love my job but I hate how I am unable to completely relax ever even though it's something I want to keep doing. So glad to hear I'm not alone with discontentment. Like Dory says, "just keep swimming!"<br /><br />- The Other Mandy<br /><a href="http://www.whatmandyloves.com" rel="nofollow">whatmandyloves.com</a>MissManderzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001956278037991842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28288916.post-41886408910977614332013-07-11T16:45:40.440-04:002013-07-11T16:45:40.440-04:00Ugh Kristin...I'm so sorry you're dealing ...Ugh Kristin...I'm so sorry you're dealing with this as well. I hope you are able to find a good focus for yourself soon! Mandy Ford Art & Illustrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290049477795062895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28288916.post-54585153136521850122013-07-11T16:36:42.038-04:002013-07-11T16:36:42.038-04:00I'm dealing with discontentment BIG time. I...I'm dealing with discontentment BIG time. I'm not really dealing with it. I don't really know how and I really don't know what would make me happy. I feel kind of lost right now.<br /><br />♥<b> kristen </b>♥<br /><a href="http://www.beholdthemetatron.com/" rel="nofollow">www.beholdthemetatron.com</a><br />Pretty Zestyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066119133197587199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28288916.post-38371144649178873832013-07-11T16:08:57.836-04:002013-07-11T16:08:57.836-04:00I think this is a stuggle for many of us who are c...I think this is a stuggle for many of us who are creative, ambitious and over-extended.<br /><br />I often remind myself that NOTHING will happen if we do NOTHING. ;) So I think that's enough of a reason to try things and be willing to make mistakes and fail. Most uber-successful people have done it.<br /><br />Also, I have a hard time narrowing my focus. I just get passionate about so many things. I can't possibly do it all. But, until I know what my "thing" is, I can't really focus on it. <br /><br />I'm not sure if this makes sense. But, yes, I've been there. I don't know that I'd call it discontentment, though. We are all a little too hard on ourselves. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306871325108889905noreply@blogger.com