Gg - notes on the journey

I am grateful that you don't ignore your own v...

2012-05-27T05:25:51.963-07:00

I am grateful that you don't ignore your own voice or try to copy others because then I would miss out on you.

Yes! I definitely experienced that when I first mo...

2012-05-26T22:36:10.082-07:00

Yes! I definitely experienced that when I first moved to England. I wanted someone to know my name, so I got really involved at school and in the expat community. Well said!

I haven't read this post before - really inter...

2012-05-26T22:34:11.533-07:00

I haven't read this post before - really interesting. At one point I was working on my masters to work in refugee camps abroad. I find stories of growing up in a worn torn countries fascinating. People always find joy even in most difficult times.

Right on Glenda. Always just be yourself. Now for...

2012-05-26T21:54:44.430-07:00

Right on Glenda. Always just be yourself. Now for my next # I will be doing a triple time step (tap dance) in my kitchen for just you & me (because it's fun) or any one else's entertainment. Ta da!

Amen. Now to remember that day in and day out. I l...

2012-05-26T21:30:21.784-07:00

Amen. Now to remember that day in and day out. I like your rule, Glenda. I really do. :>)

I LOVE your voice, Glenda! Please keep being your ...

2012-05-26T20:52:51.603-07:00

I LOVE your voice, Glenda! Please keep being your lovely self. I love reading each and every one of your posts. :)

No, Glenda, I don't think of imitating anyone....

2012-05-26T18:44:29.331-07:00

No, Glenda, I don't think of imitating anyone... I like my narrow little view of the world. However, it's sometimes a challenge to live up to it in the real world, especially when I attract few followers.

I always look to you for the LIST. It's always amazing to see what you'll cook up next...sorta like writing a recipe for life or for a goal.
Hugs,
Becky @ abbey style home :)

looking over catalogs for new curriculum is my fav...

2012-05-26T18:12:49.759-07:00

looking over catalogs for new curriculum is my favorite! i love it so much! i did read this series last year, but i'm going to read it again :)

Glenda, I really enjoyed reading your series. If, ...

2012-05-26T18:10:32.163-07:00

Glenda, I really enjoyed reading your series. If, God-willing we choose to home school, I will likely review it again!

I think when I was just starting out ~ trying to f...

2012-05-26T17:38:57.517-07:00

I think when I was just starting out ~ trying to find my own niche that I did a fair amount of copying. I did a post awhile back about "feeling sheepish" aka becoming a follower and not staying true to me. I think that I have my own little style now ~ maybe a bit too predictable at times but that's me :o)

yes...this happens to be alllll the time. i am con...

2012-05-26T16:49:18.775-07:00

yes...this happens to be alllll the time. i am constantly having to take a step back and remember to be true to me. your advice for life is so simply brilliant. i love your wisdom. love it. love you, ms. glenda. thankful for you.

and have i read your homeschooling series?? i believe i have, but i better check again when i don't have kids to bathe :)

Glenda, I think I will enjoy catching up on your s...

2012-05-26T16:38:58.739-07:00

Glenda, I think I will enjoy catching up on your series here! I'm definitely interested in how it works for various families. Thanks for sharing!

Great words of wisdom! Perfect.

2012-05-26T16:16:23.948-07:00

Great words of wisdom! Perfect.

YOU are perfect just the way you are! I am so glad...

2012-05-26T16:15:30.784-07:00

YOU are perfect just the way you are! I am so glad that you started blogging so that I could meet beautiful you. :)

Comparisons can be a sneaky ( unconscious or unco...

2012-05-26T15:14:37.859-07:00

Comparisons can be a sneaky ( unconscious or unconfessed) way we can criticize self or others; I agree comparisons are important to avoid. But to be inspired by others to grow seems good to me so when you look at your list of "temptations" I think the real question to ask is if you would be more "this or that quality" out of competition or insecurity rather than by actual inspiration.

So for example, as long as I don't beat myself up about it or ignore any more prioritized life opportunity-duty etc., it wouldn't be a bad thing for me to say...hmmm Glenda...I could strive to ( ******* all kinds of nice things we could fill in here ) as she does... and I would still be me.

I know the feeling! But please don't change y...

2012-05-26T13:20:45.762-07:00

I know the feeling! But please don't change your style. It is perfect and unique to you. :)

Also, I did not know you homeschooled! I was homeschooled for the vast majority of my school years. I'm grateful for my mom's decision to put so much energy into home education.

I love your voice! I still struggle with finding m...

2012-05-26T11:39:16.827-07:00

I love your voice! I still struggle with finding mine,(if you see it, point it in my direction :) Well done in sticking with "you"!

Be yourself please. I like you so unique. I hope y...

2012-05-26T11:17:06.829-07:00

Be yourself please. I like you so unique. I hope you will ever write a blog with tips: how do you orignineel. How you develop your own style. I love you, far-away-sister-in Christ.

Check Heather's facebook page. She posted an a...

2012-05-26T10:06:37.568-07:00

Check Heather's facebook page. She posted an article about competitive mothering that resonates with your comments. By the way, I am thoroughly enjoying my basket/tray and will think of you every time I use it. Miss you. RE

I like you, too, Glenda! Keep writing! Ellen W.

2012-05-26T08:33:42.495-07:00

I like you, too, Glenda! Keep writing!
Ellen W.

Hi Glenda, Be who you are, there's only one yo...

2012-05-26T07:51:49.838-07:00

Hi Glenda,
Be who you are, there's only one you. Trying to be someone else seems like it would be very stressful! I think we all compare at times-I think it's human nature. But, I find I'm most comfortable and happy when I'm myself. So, stick to your rule, follow your voice. Have a great weekend!
-Lynn

Oh, no this has never happened to me. Wink, wink, ...

2012-05-26T07:31:20.917-07:00

Oh, no this has never happened to me. Wink, wink, wink, laugh, laugh, laugh. So easy to do. But being oneself feels so very good. I love your recipe for staying in the authentic you.

I love this idea! I will certainly do this. One ...

2012-05-25T06:58:47.796-07:00

I love this idea! I will certainly do this. One thing that I do if I have "vacation" guests is buy a stack of postcards of local views (like home of Garfied, Minnetrista, and the Indian statue) for them to use. I have them stamped so jotting a note for someone back home is quick and easy.

That is so cool!! I'm going to try to do that...

2012-05-25T06:41:22.083-07:00

That is so cool!! I'm going to try to do that the next time I have guests!

The best....adding the photo! Hospitality is in al...

2012-05-25T05:32:22.976-07:00

The best....adding the photo! Hospitality is in all of us, but some of us need to work harder at it than others. Right now, I'm not doing so good....I'll work at it again after the move - whenever that is!