tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post1735426019263606743..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: HOW AN ICELAND ADVENTURE LED TO MIDLIFE BLOGGINGLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-20539155632062705132020-04-27T07:14:42.271+08:002020-04-27T07:14:42.271+08:00Leanne, yes, that is exactly what I ought to be do...Leanne, yes, that is exactly what I ought to be doing while stuck at home. But my perfectionist procrastination knows no bounds. Wait, is that my garden calling?<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-76005840716545000362020-03-24T12:18:23.082+08:002020-03-24T12:18:23.082+08:00Jude you made me laugh with your perfectionist pro...Jude you made me laugh with your perfectionist procrastination - I think that might be a new term I just coined?! Maybe all this time you'll be stuck inside in the months to come will give you the final push to finish it and send it off into the big wide world - then we'll be able to claim a connection to a famous writer!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-15169562484316306292020-03-24T08:08:58.050+08:002020-03-24T08:08:58.050+08:00Hi Jude, I sometimes use a little cheat sheet wit...Hi Jude, I sometimes use a little cheat sheet with mantras to help when I write. This post on ‘the perfect story or the interesting story’ is one of them. Another mantra (from Elizabeth Gilbert) ‘what is your story, although what are you REALLY trying to say.’ You always strike me as a polished writer, Jude, and you are an inspiration. Writing a novel is a significant undertaking. I think you were working on a series, trilogy? Thank you for sharing your thoughts and we will stay connected.Erica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-76321546582199676672020-03-24T03:29:59.244+08:002020-03-24T03:29:59.244+08:00Hi Erica. I didn’t know about your motivation for ...Hi Erica. I didn’t know about your motivation for getting started with blogging in the first place. So thanks for sharing this story. As a perfectionist myself and a writer too, I certainly identify with your explanation of how fear can inhibit one from submitting a story and from fully engaging in life’s opportunities. I am presently revising and reworking and revising an reworking my novel. I sometimes wonder, should I just go ahead and start trying to get it published. Or then again, I could polish it a little more, and revise a little more. . . .<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-42785504411444883762020-03-19T09:30:32.885+08:002020-03-19T09:30:32.885+08:00Jo I just love how each blogger has their own spin...Jo I just love how each blogger has their own spin on things. I think a lot of us want it to be as perfect as possible - but then I go to other blogs that are super basic and (IMHO) fairly awfully presented - and yet they have a loyal following and a community they're part of. So I guess it comes down to commonality rather than aspiring to perfection - and I think that's pretty perfect :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-9594273306490522512020-03-19T09:26:37.622+08:002020-03-19T09:26:37.622+08:00Erica is becoming one of my all time favourite blo...Erica is becoming one of my all time favourite bloggers - her warmth and community mindedness shines through and I love how much her post has resonated with others and the generosity in the comments and her replies just makes my heart smile. :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-54523277264087445572020-03-19T05:40:48.519+08:002020-03-19T05:40:48.519+08:00Hi Jo, I think most of us in this Global communit...Hi Jo, I think most of us in this Global community love reading and writing. I also enjoy playing with my photos. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughtful comment.Erica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-55962166414434659722020-03-19T05:37:57.617+08:002020-03-19T05:37:57.617+08:00Hi Amanda, I don’t know whether you have been to ...Hi Amanda, I don’t know whether you have been to Iceland since you have friends there. Iceland was life changing for us in many ways. Thank you for reading and sharing your lovely comment. EricaErica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-21835168665128480412020-03-18T16:50:49.093+08:002020-03-18T16:50:49.093+08:00Do what you love has to be the answer. I too find...Do what you love has to be the answer. I too find that I can easily loose an evening writing and editing my photos and adjusting till I'm satisfied. It might not always be THE best, but at that moment in time it's the very best I can do. Why do it otherwise? :) :)restlessjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638813991040890163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-415105850533435872020-03-15T23:23:10.540+08:002020-03-15T23:23:10.540+08:00Hi again, Amanda, Interesting on the various conn...Hi again, Amanda, Interesting on the various connections and paths crossing with the bloggers in our Global Community. I don't know whether you have been to Iceland. Breathtaking, stunning, life-changing for many people. Wonderful how you have friends in Iceland. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.Erica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-62478354522655694252020-03-14T13:59:13.660+08:002020-03-14T13:59:13.660+08:00Another blogger to check out, Leanne, as I am a bi...Another blogger to check out, Leanne, as I am a big fan of Iceland, and have good friends there. Thanks for showcasing another great blogForestwoodfolkarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037162477932342666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-68864104115759465182020-03-11T21:42:01.040+08:002020-03-11T21:42:01.040+08:00I am going to risk this and say Hi Nancy, It sure...I am going to risk this and say Hi Nancy, It sure sounds like Nancy’s lovely writing voice. An aside: Nancy, I don’t know whether you know how your Blogger name comes up as “Unknown” here. I think you mentioned you may have a guest post here next month.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind, supportive, encouraging words, always! It makes a huge difference when I risk and question putting myself ‘out there.’ You are a huge part of all that is good in this community.<br /><br />I extra love your last sentence and I have added it to my mantras. “....perfectly imperfect interesting stories my friend!” Thank you!<br /><br />Erica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-17503017800361106622020-03-11T20:12:28.976+08:002020-03-11T20:12:28.976+08:00Erica has brought such joy into our little bloggin...Erica has brought such joy into our little blogging community and I'm so glad she decided to throw caution to the wind and try her hand at writing and blogging. The blogging world would be a lot less lovely without her contribution wouldn't it?Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-91544251248988216012020-03-10T03:21:16.580+08:002020-03-10T03:21:16.580+08:00Hi Erica,
Now, see, I have learned more about you ...Hi Erica,<br />Now, see, I have learned more about you with this post as well. Thank you, Leanne, for featuring Erica here! I loved reading about how you began this blogging journey; as we have discussed before you and I began about the same time and found each other early on. We must have been sisters in a previous life as the perfectionism we both feel can be crippling - as I well know. And you write such INTERESTING stories!!!! I have connected with so many interesting folks in the course of blogging along; you, Leanne, and so many others. Lovely, supportive, introspective, interesting, smart, funny...the list goes on. Keep on writing those perfectly imperfect interesting stories my friend!Nancy Dobbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515901631541413269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-51810395307812422382020-03-08T12:58:28.294+08:002020-03-08T12:58:28.294+08:00I choose interesting too Bette - perfect is boring...I choose interesting too Bette - perfect is boring in comparison! :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-122758814149524752020-03-08T07:26:25.883+08:002020-03-08T07:26:25.883+08:00Thank you again, Bette, for taking the time to com...Thank you again, Bette, for taking the time to comment here. xxErica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-25268467435065929402020-03-07T06:49:20.953+08:002020-03-07T06:49:20.953+08:00I choose interesting! Not only is story interestin...I choose interesting! Not only is story interesting, Erica--it's inspiring. Kudos on stepping out of your comfort zone and sharing. Bette A. Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01469887863357942488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-87826527246274916242020-03-05T09:41:07.110+08:002020-03-05T09:41:07.110+08:00Hi Sherry, Nice to meet you! I checked your “Abo...Hi Sherry, Nice to meet you! I checked your “About me” page to learn a little about you. I see Nigella Lawson’s name. She has been in my radar recently and I should try one of her recipes. I really like your word “renaissance” and it fits perfectly for this stage in life. Yes, we are lucky! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. EricaErica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-57659283164890889562020-03-04T04:42:11.265+08:002020-03-04T04:42:11.265+08:00Nice to meet you Sherry. I love your word "r...Nice to meet you Sherry. I love your word "renaissance." I agree how this is a wonderful time of life. I visited your blog site and I see you are a fan of Nigella Lawson. Her recipes have been in my radar lately. Just the pictures make me drool. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! EricaErica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-9895638077063977042020-03-02T16:28:36.536+08:002020-03-02T16:28:36.536+08:00You're so right Sherry - I can't believe w...You're so right Sherry - I can't believe what a wonderful time I'm having not working anymore. I keep feeling a little bit guilty - and that I'm going to wake up one day and it'll all be a dream! Life flows so pleasantly and blogging has been a lovely little sideline that keeps me engaged and my brain working (something I never anticipated when I wrote my first post!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-22980009151392078052020-03-02T12:34:38.257+08:002020-03-02T12:34:38.257+08:00i retired at 55; now nearly 7 years on, i am very ...i retired at 55; now nearly 7 years on, i am very content to blog and write and cook and take photos and draw. it has been a real renaissance for me, as i think it is for many people. i feel like my life started again, in some ways. how lucky are we!Sherry's Pickingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-29569084400245801442020-02-25T07:37:45.965+08:002020-02-25T07:37:45.965+08:00Thank you for your well wishes, Leanne! Grateful f...Thank you for your well wishes, Leanne! Grateful for all. xxErica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-1359472450484812962020-02-23T16:56:19.577+08:002020-02-23T16:56:19.577+08:00Erica - CONGRATULATIONS on your new little grandso...Erica - CONGRATULATIONS on your new little grandson - definitely a "perfect" you're allowed to have in your world xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-3433552931053649272020-02-23T16:55:36.912+08:002020-02-23T16:55:36.912+08:00Hi - lovely to have you stop by to catch up with E...Hi - lovely to have you stop by to catch up with Erica here on my blog. She certainly sold Iceland to me and it's on my bucket list. Blogging would be too - except I already ticked that one off!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-30821731787285339392020-02-23T00:02:02.086+08:002020-02-23T00:02:02.086+08:00Hi Ben and Peta, Iceland was a life-changing expe...Hi Ben and Peta, Iceland was a life-changing experience for us and we could easily return for a visit. We don’t usually say this about the sites we explore. I am behind on my notes since I had another life-changing experience a day ago. My daughter gave birth to a "perfect" baby boy. I will indulge in one "perfect" here. Thank you, Ben, for taking the time to share your thoughts.<br /><br />Erica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.com