tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post1291835112413208985..comments2023-07-20T09:10:25.850-07:00Comments on The Misadventures In Candyland: When your pants don't fit...Candylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-18327900145371259372010-10-25T21:36:58.525-07:002010-10-25T21:36:58.525-07:00Most people soooo don't get the need. This is ...Most people soooo don't get the need. This is why I blog. I finally found people who get it! Like you ;)Dayana Stockdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732725838165251900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-11018481218371422092010-10-25T21:07:24.507-07:002010-10-25T21:07:24.507-07:00Ironically, I've been squeezing my butt into m...Ironically, I've been squeezing my butt into my jeans lately so I've gone with option 3: Get thineself to yonder gym and sweat that twinkie right off.<br /><br />(actually, I haven't had a twinkie in years)<br /><br />(and as luck would have it I am wearing my candyland shirt at the moment...was gonna give it to hubs but opted to hoard it for myself.)Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-7746044238964274082010-10-25T21:06:31.323-07:002010-10-25T21:06:31.323-07:00Sorry I'm so late getting over here today. It&...Sorry I'm so late getting over here today. It's been one of *those* days. :)<br /><br />I agree with you on all points. Some more than others. You speak in code a lot. Someday I'll get you to reveal the hidden meaning behind some of your statements. Mainly the juicy ones.<br /><br />As for what defines me it's the amount of *true* friends I have (there are far too few), impressing myself while proving "them" wrong, and it's the skinny jeans. I want them back. Acceptance blows (except when eating cookies...)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11640509596922335617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-7621079172684130182010-10-25T20:50:45.684-07:002010-10-25T20:50:45.684-07:00For me it's probably the way I handle both the...For me it's probably the way I handle both the rejections and the accomplishments. Both can cause people to act like a-holes, and I hope I can keep my feet on some kind of middle ground.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-17096212437440971182010-10-25T20:18:39.482-07:002010-10-25T20:18:39.482-07:00What Patti said. *sigh*
I gained weight on vacatio...What Patti said. *sigh*<br />I gained weight on vacation earlier this summer...and have not lost it. Now that it's getting cooler and I will need to wear pants, I figured out my pants are quite tight. *pouts* (ass is going on treadmill tomorrow)<br /><br />In the words of Dory:<br />Just keep swimming.<br />Love,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-68749473097159250892010-10-25T17:43:38.035-07:002010-10-25T17:43:38.035-07:00Hmm, what defines me? Getting 78,945 rejections a...Hmm, what defines me? Getting 78,945 rejections and still flogging the internet airwaves with my query. Finding time to read the 412 books on my TBR list. Knowing I rock, even when I don't. Never giving up and believing I will ALWAYS squeeze my fat a$$ into my skinny jeans!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-90313022768569214452010-10-25T17:37:21.901-07:002010-10-25T17:37:21.901-07:00I'm not sure what defines me, but I know I wri...I'm not sure what defines me, but I know I write because I'd be miserable if I didn't. And I'm tired of squeezing into too-tight jeans, so now I just out and buy new ones. :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-10168397255923263952010-10-25T16:02:56.393-07:002010-10-25T16:02:56.393-07:00Excellent post. I especially agree with "Not...Excellent post. I especially agree with <i>"Not everything you write is good. So deflate your ego. On the flip side, not everything you write is bad, either. So pump up the jam."</i><br /><br />As far as the pants, you should try to find a pair like the had in <i>Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants</i>. Those suckers fit EVERYONE.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726858055689145824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-89775332784771934232010-10-25T15:13:09.599-07:002010-10-25T15:13:09.599-07:00For people who don't think it's hard to ge...For people who don't think it's hard to get a book published, just ask them how their manuscript is doing? Sometimes using the word manuscript is enough to get a vacant stare!notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-5172669275736005762010-10-25T15:03:24.477-07:002010-10-25T15:03:24.477-07:00Well, your blog is pretty awesome-sauce, and every...Well, your blog is pretty awesome-sauce, and everyone loves you, so you got that going for you ;p (I mean, you have 300-something followers only since Janurary) But seriously, you are so right on your observations!Abby Minardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963640263845561309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-15416415851312891972010-10-25T14:10:02.300-07:002010-10-25T14:10:02.300-07:00I'm caught between buying new jeans or just wi...I'm caught between buying new jeans or just wishing to get back into my regular ones.<br /><br />Everything you said is so true. The saying it's better to have no agent than a bad one, rings true.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-55732902403989797732010-10-25T13:53:10.619-07:002010-10-25T13:53:10.619-07:00When my pants don't fit, sometimes I cry. That...When my pants don't fit, sometimes I cry. That is a no-win scenario, because it doesn't make my pants fit any better. But I still do it, because sometimes that's just the mood I'm in and all I can manage.<br /><br />Sometimes, when my pants don't fit, I go out and look for new pants. And not just ones that *fit* but ones that makes my husband say "You look gooood. C'mere!"<br /><br />That's much more productive. It takes more energy; it takes more guts, and I guess it takes *pumping up the jam."<br /><br />Some days it's hard to muster that energy, but it's always the better option.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-61643147097734278192010-10-25T13:43:14.246-07:002010-10-25T13:43:14.246-07:00Still struggling to figure out the answer to what ...Still struggling to figure out the answer to what defines me:-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03376726661081769681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-2202158808195700052010-10-25T12:54:02.297-07:002010-10-25T12:54:02.297-07:00That's a great question. If only I knew! Some ...That's a great question. If only I knew! Some days I think I'm happy just writing for my self; the next day I'm green with jealousy because some author I know is on The Times' bestsellers list. Argh! It's a tough one, and writing being so subjective doesn't make it any easier. I think we do need to do it for ourselves and enjoy it.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-65540364414121442492010-10-25T12:38:03.863-07:002010-10-25T12:38:03.863-07:00I have not started wading through the crap pool th...I have not started wading through the crap pool that is query hell. Honestly, I may never get to that point which leads me to what defines me. Being true to me. I like to create. Can be writing, cooking, or building things. Creating makes me happy. It makes me feel productive. I like learning too, so that helps. Well not always. (I used to be a serious weekend warrior until I got kicked out of the club for not working within strict guidelines of what being a weekend warrior really meant. Translated means...hubs said I am not longer allowed to take on new weekend projects.)<br /><br />I also think you have to be true to you. When I first joined twitter I could not tell the good stuff from the bad. I am learning. And one of the biggest things I have learned is I don't follow people just to follow them or to get people to follow me. I want to really interact with people on these social networks not just talk at them.<br /><br />I didn't believe in cliques when I was in high school so I am even less inclined to believe in them now, so I find I distance myself from the twitter divas and blogger bitches...you know who you are. That being said, I like the blogs that are real too. Me, I am still finding my voice but my blog stands for me so I try to keep it sounding like me, talking about the things that are important to me and entertaining the masses at the same time. Sometimes that is hit and sometimes that is miss. And sometimes people just don't stop by. <br /><br />Okay off my soap box now. Promise.Kelly Breakeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07170230808730463954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-50893093208947025602010-10-25T12:02:05.569-07:002010-10-25T12:02:05.569-07:00It's hard but I try not to let anything extern...It's hard but I try not to let anything external define me, because that stuff doesn't really matter in the end--much as we might like it to. As far as other bloggers go, it used to bother me when it seemed they weren't really like the persona they 'advertised,' but in the end, they have to live with that. I only have control over staying true to myself.<br /><br />You clearly speak from the gut, which is the only way to go in my opinion. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-41981571187635702112010-10-25T09:34:39.350-07:002010-10-25T09:34:39.350-07:00I don't tell people I write because they think...I don't tell people I write because they think I am weird. Until I have an actualy book, then they'll believe me. No one knows I have a blog- I like it that way. Writing life. Regular lifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-65562151636739616392010-10-25T08:57:45.070-07:002010-10-25T08:57:45.070-07:00Ditto what Jen said! Her comment is spot on! :-)Ditto what Jen said! Her comment is spot on! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-72812091367452312342010-10-25T08:50:02.403-07:002010-10-25T08:50:02.403-07:00Oh no. The mention of you can tell who's fake ...Oh no. The mention of you can tell who's fake made me flip into gossip mode. Nope. nope. None of that...unless you just wanna whisper some hints...<br /><br />Love this post. So honest. Sorry to hear about your blow-y agent encounters. Hope it looks up for you soon! You're such an amazing writer and so darn full or originality, I can't see it NOT working out for you.Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-38532106937056616672010-10-25T08:48:06.058-07:002010-10-25T08:48:06.058-07:00I define myself by my name: Eric
It means King. S...I define myself by my name: Eric<br /><br />It means King. So bow.<br /><br />I like this point you make: Not everything you write is good; not all is bad. That's a great ego check both ways.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-83809725514650834362010-10-25T08:13:43.975-07:002010-10-25T08:13:43.975-07:00So much truth in here. Sigh. Wishing you the most ...So much truth in here. Sigh. Wishing you the most awesome success with the agent of your dreams. <br /><br />What defines me? Hm. I'd have to say just following the dream. I may never have a sparkling vampire to woo the world, but every day I write is a day I go against the odds (and my mother nagging me to find a real job...)<br /><br />Linked you a couple times in today's blog. Sorry for being so slow - I'll keep linking all week. xoDawn Iushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546425873531022196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-38569029957824355862010-10-25T08:07:01.832-07:002010-10-25T08:07:01.832-07:00hi miss candace!
im just lenny!
candylands for...hi miss candace! <br /><br />im just lenny! <br /><br />candylands for realz!! <br /><br />...hugs from lennyLenny Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12822588007434789481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-28657248940243215952010-10-25T08:01:52.852-07:002010-10-25T08:01:52.852-07:00wow. you've got alotta wisdom today!
my pants ...wow. you've got alotta wisdom today!<br />my pants don't fit right either...vic caswell https://www.blogger.com/profile/01218698236837610704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-42872129764963160742010-10-25T07:27:52.519-07:002010-10-25T07:27:52.519-07:00you are filled with infinite wisdom today. No wond...you are filled with infinite wisdom today. No wonder your pants aren't fitting right... :D<br /><br />I really want to be defined by the number of friends, but I'm afraid I'm so freakin accomplishment oriented, I can't help myself... I go all mole-person.<br /><br />And my pants are too tight too. WHAT'S the deal??? Too many big bois... ;pLTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-19393132611814373732010-10-25T06:57:42.932-07:002010-10-25T06:57:42.932-07:00i don't let people or events define me. unles...i don't let people or events define me. unless of course it's a really exciting event! then well, heck ya!<br /><br />sorry you've had a run in with bad agents. this hasn't been my experience, so i feel lucky.<br /><br />hang in there! it will get better!Amie Borsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303337229388844182noreply@blogger.com