tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post1475707426296861248..comments2024-01-01T10:05:13.685-05:00Comments on YOUR DAILY DOSE: Battle of the Bands ~ Starships and IWSG (early)Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-4101830955622942652015-09-14T11:24:29.714-04:002015-09-14T11:24:29.714-04:00Does someone else write this blog? Nope. It's ...Does someone else write this blog? Nope. It's just me. So I'm saying, "Yes," and smiling.<br /><br />I think worry is fairly useless (migraine-inducing for me), but identifying the problem is actually helpful. Then you can address it head-on. If it's "real" it might mean some work. If it's a false belief system it might mean doing what works best for you to toss it and put something that's actually true in place. I've been known to write positive statements on index cards and tape them around my house. Some people meditate. I don't know what would work best for you. But, we can't let the lies we tell ourselves take root.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-11822079010857208452015-09-13T15:07:19.773-04:002015-09-13T15:07:19.773-04:00Ah.... Dr. Pepper.... Don't say those words. I...<b>Ah.... Dr. Pepper....</b> Don't say those words. I love Dr. Pepper, but it doesn't love me. <br /><br />Well, for what it's worth, I think you are smart. Unless someone else writes this blog and the comments you surprsed me with, I think I'm right. (Say yes and smile.)<br /><br />Yesterday I slept all day, as in until 5 in the afternoon. It's depressing and worrying about it would make things even worse. Look in the mirror and focus on what you like about what you see. Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-27768006205352337622015-09-08T10:45:55.156-04:002015-09-08T10:45:55.156-04:00I think anyone who spends a whole lotta time in fr...I think anyone who spends a whole lotta time in front of the computer struggles with blogging. When my writing is going well (and I'm actually writing a lot) I don't feel like blogging. Of course, when my writing isn't going well it's usually because I have a migraine. Then I don't want to get out of bed. Gah.<br /><br />Bottom line: I think we all struggle a bit with achieving balance here. I'm just glad you haven't walked away from it entirely!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-66586960019505455962015-09-07T08:24:04.344-04:002015-09-07T08:24:04.344-04:00I'm voting for the first one because I liked t...I'm voting for the first one because I liked the sound better. The second one was cool though, it reminded me of my daughter and her friends who replicate the videos on their own (private) YouTube channel. :)mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-88643436612112414182015-09-05T16:53:03.522-04:002015-09-05T16:53:03.522-04:00I hear ya. I like them both, too. I'm pretty s...I hear ya. I like them both, too. I'm pretty sure how I'm voting on this one, but something COULD change...Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-23285633018766518382015-09-05T16:52:31.964-04:002015-09-05T16:52:31.964-04:00Thanks Cathy. Yes and yes to your questions. Thank...Thanks Cathy. Yes and yes to your questions. Thanks for the prayers. Those are ALWAYS appreciated. I think the phone was a blessing in disguise. I really hated that other phone;)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-79895235404196686642015-09-05T16:51:28.611-04:002015-09-05T16:51:28.611-04:00Blue, I tried to reply to your comment from my pho...Blue, I tried to reply to your comment from my phone. You can see from the above that didn't go so well. Let me take another crack at it (from my laptop). I mean Square One in terms of doing the things that made me better back in 2012 (when I began to see real progress). It's easy to get away from those things when you begin to feel better, but they are really important. Eating well. Whole foods. Lots of veggies. Good fats. In other words, less of those things I love that don't love me back (like Cheez-Its and Dr. Pepper). Not easy because I love Cheez-Its and Dr. Pepper:( <br /><br />Even tougher is what I think about. That sounds a bit crazy, but I'm one of those people who tends to beat myself up pretty good. I can live on one bad choice for years (just constantly berating myself for being so dumb, etc.). That really isn't healthy. <br /><br />As I got better, when I'd get a migraine I'd immediately take stock of my thoughts. Often I'd find the source right there. <br /><br />I WILL get these things under control because I'm really tired of lying in bed with a migraine. Really tired.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-86989668405126991532015-09-05T16:37:41.402-04:002015-09-05T16:37:41.402-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362240669287746770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-61284820148123120612015-09-04T15:44:18.033-04:002015-09-04T15:44:18.033-04:00Nonetheless, it's a big milestone, Robin. Cong...Nonetheless, it's a big milestone, Robin. Congratulations and be proud. =)Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-9420589491254548962015-09-04T15:44:08.487-04:002015-09-04T15:44:08.487-04:00Nonetheless, it's a big milestone, Robin. Cong...Nonetheless, it's a big milestone, Robin. Congratulations and be proud. =)Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-28784189409661744102015-09-04T11:29:49.492-04:002015-09-04T11:29:49.492-04:00Square One... That sucks big time. Well, I guess w...<b>Square One...</b> That sucks big time. Well, I guess we both spend more time in bed than we'd like - well, a couch downstairs, really, on account of my unrelenting snoring. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-70002557018277159522015-09-04T11:07:41.308-04:002015-09-04T11:07:41.308-04:00I love Pentatonix. I didn't think there would ...I love Pentatonix. I didn't think there would be one to compete with them, but Pitch Perfect did pretty well. Still, my vote goes to Pentatonix.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-25062367894051706232015-09-03T19:15:16.018-04:002015-09-03T19:15:16.018-04:00Fae, I hope your migraine has let up...vanished......Fae, I hope your migraine has let up...vanished...gone ka-poot! Do foods or environmental stuff spur them on? I'm saying prayers you're feeling better. Geez, sorry about your phone, too. What a bummer! I'm not a fan of Nicki Minaj, so this song is new-to-me. Both videos are entertaining and it's a tough call which I like the best. I'm a PTX fan, so I'm a bit surprised to find Pitch Perfect squeezed them out a wee bit for this battle IMO. Give my vote to <b>Pitch Perfect</b>, please! Have a bandtastic evening!Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-27072725899488740412015-09-03T12:31:05.335-04:002015-09-03T12:31:05.335-04:00It's a bit like Square One. Go back to really ...It's a bit like Square One. Go back to really watching what I eat. Spending more time in bed than I'd like. Not allowing myself to stress out over stuff. I'm not really sure, but I think it also involves not taking on more than I can handle. I'll keep everyone posted.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-52816569227461618712015-09-02T23:38:41.133-04:002015-09-02T23:38:41.133-04:00Robin-
I wish I could regale you with all of the ...Robin-<br /><br />I wish I could regale you with all of the fascinating stories of the wild life that prevents me from blogging...but I'd be fibbing.<br /><br />I spend so much time in front of a computer at work, it becomes a struggle to repeat when I get home...and when I do I try to whittle away at my project to get my CD collection up on the cloud...so blogging has taken a back seat to that dull task.<br /><br />My cats get a kick out of watching me go upstairs to fetch CD's, so I feel like this task has a purpose, bringing joy to the lives of two furry creatures.<br /><br />Of course, the cats also get a kick out of those plastic things that come off the top of a milk gallon, so we're not dealing with a high level of sophistication.<br /><br />Most of the world is probably mourning the approach of Labor Day and the unofficial end of summer, but as we've had the most humid summer I can remember since moving here (and a lot of days over 110 degrees), all I can say is, "come on autumn!"<br /><br />Have a great long weekend!<br /><br />LarryDiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-70431308183848015742015-09-02T18:15:39.184-04:002015-09-02T18:15:39.184-04:00I'm so sorry to hear about your migraines, Ro...<b>I'm so sorry </b> to hear about your migraines, Robin. So they're back and now what? :(Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-39752828788174499832015-09-02T17:36:58.652-04:002015-09-02T17:36:58.652-04:00Totally agree. My actual first draft was heinous. ...Totally agree. My actual first draft was heinous. Absolutely heinous.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-51460475610306069902015-09-02T17:36:23.176-04:002015-09-02T17:36:23.176-04:00I agree with that assessment Jay. The dude that si...I agree with that assessment Jay. The dude that sings bass kills it every time.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-27762033093454819522015-09-02T17:35:48.257-04:002015-09-02T17:35:48.257-04:00Thanks Madilyn for all of the well wishes.
Got yo...Thanks Madilyn for all of the well wishes.<br /><br />Got you down for PTX.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-44661209865287696122015-09-02T17:35:13.021-04:002015-09-02T17:35:13.021-04:00Working on it Karen. I'm glad the notion of th...Working on it Karen. I'm glad the notion of thirds helped:)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-42364277538415615742015-09-02T17:34:38.386-04:002015-09-02T17:34:38.386-04:00Yes. I hate that blank page.Yes. I hate that blank page.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-75416783261631796672015-09-02T17:34:09.110-04:002015-09-02T17:34:09.110-04:00Thanks Robyn. I think I should've clarified th...Thanks Robyn. I think I should've clarified that all of the revision makes this feel very much like a first draft. I actually finished the first draft about a year ago. It's just when it gets a huge overhaul it feels very rough again.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-15834821158189971162015-09-02T17:32:46.467-04:002015-09-02T17:32:46.467-04:00The dreaded one word vote. You either really disli...The dreaded one word vote. You either really disliked both of these AND/OR you're feeling dreadful. I hope it was the former. If it was the latter, thanks for even dropping by to vote and feel better soon!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-38265149266585306732015-09-02T17:31:54.383-04:002015-09-02T17:31:54.383-04:00Thanks Mike!Thanks Mike!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-87886290283950269062015-09-02T17:31:40.417-04:002015-09-02T17:31:40.417-04:00I wish that would work when I get a migraine!
If ...I wish that would work when I get a migraine!<br /><br />If you know where your book is going beyond Ch. 42, I would skip ahead. Sometimes that makes the previous stuff super clear. Now that this has happened, I know what had to happen BEFORE this. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.com