tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post6778617187836472307..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: It Ain't Easy Being an Angel (#BOTB Results)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47372677281488591762018-12-13T10:08:23.177-08:002018-12-13T10:08:23.177-08:00Lisa, I don't ever remember making a decision ...Lisa, I don't ever remember making a decision to be a writer--I just wrote. Most of my years I spent working "real jobs" and just writing when the urge hit me.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58977644791711609822018-12-12T09:30:58.385-08:002018-12-12T09:30:58.385-08:00Yes. Becoming a full time writer. That was my impu...Yes. Becoming a full time writer. That was my impulsive, basically irrational decision. I made it almost twenty years ago and I'm still trying. I did have to "take breaks" during those years and work "real jobs" but most of the time I've spent writing... I listen to fear way too much and am trying to break that habit.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-49419475850534436182018-12-10T20:53:52.795-08:002018-12-10T20:53:52.795-08:00Susan K, I've got to give credit to God to pul...Susan K, I've got to give credit to God to pulling me through so many crazy things as I know I couldn't have done it on my own.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73131528317219894152018-12-10T20:52:55.776-08:002018-12-10T20:52:55.776-08:00JoJo, I know what you're saying. I still do it...JoJo, I know what you're saying. I still do it too.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1095166391504622432018-12-10T20:52:23.826-08:002018-12-10T20:52:23.826-08:00Spacer Guy, I'm not in much of a position to g...Spacer Guy, I'm not in much of a position to gamble much anymore, but I was always pretty careful about money. That's probably why I never got rich.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60752601903246844692018-12-10T20:51:09.768-08:002018-12-10T20:51:09.768-08:00Mary, things seem to just fall into place if we do...Mary, things seem to just fall into place if we don't fight them too much unless the fight is necessary for survival and then they still happen as they were meant to happen.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58478713333243522092018-12-10T20:49:31.125-08:002018-12-10T20:49:31.125-08:00Debbie D, it's like the old chicken/egg conund...Debbie D, it's like the old chicken/egg conundrum: which comes first?--the fear or the imagination.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26227308296249437012018-12-10T20:48:12.772-08:002018-12-10T20:48:12.772-08:00STMcC, cold and dreary for L.A. is not really bad,...STMcC, cold and dreary for L.A. is not really bad, but it's starting to feel bad for these old bones.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8499069818390194812018-12-10T20:47:19.993-08:002018-12-10T20:47:19.993-08:00Harry, I think it's often best to go with gut ...Harry, I think it's often best to go with gut instincts. I tend to overthink, but that might be why we're writers.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-17477744283359469482018-12-10T20:45:39.999-08:002018-12-10T20:45:39.999-08:00Yvonne, even my bad weeks are pretty great weeks.
...Yvonne, even my bad weeks are pretty great weeks.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75237944584642636092018-12-10T20:45:08.289-08:002018-12-10T20:45:08.289-08:00Alex, I've made plenty of irrational decisions...Alex, I've made plenty of irrational decisions, some of which led to great adventures that in the end turned out just fine.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80421369444247410242018-12-10T20:22:54.102-08:002018-12-10T20:22:54.102-08:00Too many potentially dangerous decisions could hav...Too many potentially dangerous decisions could have led to disasters. God was there, His hand on my shoulder and over me.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78047038593463205672018-12-10T16:29:41.935-08:002018-12-10T16:29:41.935-08:00I have major anxiety issues so I'm always talk...I have major anxiety issues so I'm always talking myself into being afraid and on edge. It's not fun.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-3347664156223533962018-12-10T12:23:50.148-08:002018-12-10T12:23:50.148-08:00I try to be logical but yes I had a moment of madn...I try to be logical but yes I had a moment of madness last month when I went for a flutter with a new app caller Plus500. I mean how bad could it be? right? Well it was a new beginning and I had delusions of becoming a millionaire, lol but all I did was lose 500 bucks when my oil CFD went down the pan sheesh.... oh well back to shoe shining I guess.SpacerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575342869714342370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52177090294751455702018-12-10T11:54:15.973-08:002018-12-10T11:54:15.973-08:00Do you have a good internal guardian who keeps you...<i>Do you have a good internal guardian who keeps you from making a lot of rash dumb decisions? </i> <br /><br />I do. But sometimes I ignore them, and that gets me into trouble.<br /><br /><i>How often do you talk yourself into being afraid? </i><br /><br />More often that I care to admit. <br /><br /><i>What is the greatest decision you've made that was essentially irrational with a potentially disastrous outcome?</i><br /><br />I would say marriage - but that was disastrous! <br /><br />I think the best decision I have made was when I was laid off from work immediately after having some very serious health issues. That's when I decided to start blogging and make it my main source of income. Good decision, as shortly after I started my blog, I was diagnosed with cancer. Next week, I will be 4 years cancer free. Sure, I've had some difficult times since starting this venture, but it has also been quite rewarding. <br /><br />Good to see that Alabama got the votes they needed to make up for their loss on my battle. <br /><br />~MaryMary Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875539859330322822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75749522020928898662018-12-10T09:16:03.815-08:002018-12-10T09:16:03.815-08:00Sorry to have missed the battle, but I'll be o...Sorry to have missed the battle, but I'll be on board for the next one. Overthinking any situation can be paralyzing. I've been guilty of that many times. Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-61354167877938082952018-12-10T09:07:40.265-08:002018-12-10T09:07:40.265-08:00LEE ~
You and I had similarly lopsided BOTB outcom...LEE ~<br />You and I had similarly lopsided BOTB outcomes this time, but that's just the way it goes sometimes. As long as I always avoid a shutout, I'm perfectly fine with whatever vote ratio my Battles end with.<br /><br />Man, it's been cold and dreary here in "The Biggest Little Ghetto In The World". I think even just one full day of a little sunshine would do wonders for my disposition.<br /><br />See ya on the 15th!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG @ <b><a href="http://stmccpresentsbattleofthebands.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">STMcC Presents 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS'</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-36431991019995557722018-12-10T06:51:31.201-08:002018-12-10T06:51:31.201-08:00I think I've learned to go with my gut. That u...I think I've learned to go with my gut. That usually only works, with the big things, if I have enough background info to then go with my first impression.<br /><br />I've read about "gut feelings," though, and with little things, it works surprisingly well, especially when we have too many choices in front of us.<br /><br />This sounds like I'm over-thinking going with one's gut impression. But considering how I can go down the rabbit hole of overthinking and inaction, just doing something - anything - is important. Harry Hamidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176265571549991218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59424727055255229022018-12-10T03:03:27.563-08:002018-12-10T03:03:27.563-08:00Picked the winner this time.
Have a great week Lee...Picked the winner this time.<br />Have a great week Lee.<br /><br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-48963543991499727182018-12-10T02:55:37.636-08:002018-12-10T02:55:37.636-08:00Sorry I didn't get a chance to vote.
Irrationa...Sorry I didn't get a chance to vote.<br />Irrational decision? I'd have to think hard on that one...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com