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Ah yes Bella, balance can make all the difference.
That is now my primary goal, instead of work.
posted by
Temple
on April 24, 2004 at 10:55 PM
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Temple
I too know how fortunate I was to have those opportunities and be in those places. I don't know if taking a different path will make me better but life may be more balanced. Those professional roles are so heavy - it is hard to find balance.
posted by
beachbelle
on April 24, 2004 at 10:41 PM
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Bella
The thing was, while I was there and involved, I always knew how lucky I was and I really did love it. But, now, I realize that I am a better person for it and my life is on a better, more challenging however, path. I suppose the road less travelled does provide for more bumps.
posted by
Temple
on April 24, 2004 at 10:24 PM
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Temple. I am just catching up
There is something of looking from the outside in when you seeing your old self rushing about absorbed in seemingly important matters- Sometimes I miss those days--it is so hard starting again. Coincidentally and most strangely you reminded me that when I had a dynamic professional life, incredibly just a couple of years ago, Debbie Fields spoke at a conference I attended in Hollywood..
posted by
beachbelle
on April 23, 2004 at 6:32 PM
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ME .... Hi love....
I'm glad to see you are still reading and it's nice to have a comment from you. I'm really glad I could bring you a smile, I know it's well needed and well deserved. Thank you for all your love and support, even when things are bad for you. Kiss puppy for me and this weekend we'll go out, grab some apple martinis and laugh at everything. Call you later :)
posted by
Temple
on April 23, 2004 at 12:22 PM
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CL, I wasn't going to give you up on the cow, man!
Shoulda stayed quiet :) I think it usually goes...things are going to be okay...and I say, things will work out how they are supposed to, but that doesn't mean that it will be what I want....hence, not necessarily okay. I wish and work for what I want, still am, always will...we have to give the universe a hand even if things are meant to be a certain way. If I can keep it all in perspective and remember there are lessons in suffering, I will be just fine. For the days I can't, I'll be on the closet floor if you need me.
posted by
Temple
on April 23, 2004 at 12:16 PM
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kid cargo
Thank you for that. If I listen to Fred and the crazy angries I'll drown and lose all perspective. Things are getting done, the pace of the day continues...and you are so right. People always talk about walking away and following their dreams, I guess that's what I did. It's hard not to long for a time when things were easier though.
posted by
Temple
on April 23, 2004 at 12:11 PM
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hi!
YOU HAVE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO TOUCH READERS... EVEN A BAD DAY IN YOUR JOURNAL TEACHS US SOMETHING..( AND VERY OFTEN MAKE US SMILE..
)...
I WISH I COULD BE A LITTLE FAIRY AND CHANGE YOU INTO A FAMOUS WRITTER... SO THAT YOUR WRITTINGS CAN TOUCH MORE AND MORE PEOPLE .... ALL AROUND THE WORLD..WELL IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME....BE PATIENT....
YOU ARE AN ANGEL!
LOVE,
I AM SO GRATEFUL TO BE ABLE TO READ YOU!
posted by
ME..
on April 23, 2004 at 10:57 AM
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your crazy friend here
Hey Jude, you took a sad song and made it better. Not only that, but everybody thinks that you're pleasant. By the way, why didn't you tell me the cow I was petting was invisible? Freakin' Mad Cow Disease!
I keep telling you that everything is going to be okay, but the truth is, some things will be okay and some things will not. This isn't a profound statement, but this is the reality pool that everybody has to swim in. You're doing an admirable job to keep on keeping on. There's going to be more ups and downs for you, Temple, and more ups and downs for all of us. Time will continue to be sweet, crispy vegetable cuisines, with occasional shit-sandwiches. But there's no present like the time. I wish you the best, my friend. You're such a good storyteller. And you're so fucking pleasant.
posted by
CunningLinguist
on April 23, 2004 at 8:19 AM
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sweet girl - to be pleasant in an unpleasant environment
is the mark of a great person. glad to hear you're getting done what needs done. As for the DA's walking around downtown...maybe they're day dreaming of a reason to quit what they do and start a non-profit ;-)
posted by
FreeManWalking
on April 23, 2004 at 7:55 AM
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beedle, I had that same reaction about the cow
when she told me in her office. More "real writers" in advertising that day, that's for sure. :)
posted by
Temple
on April 23, 2004 at 6:44 AM
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Foxy
All the information I have on the quote is that it was from an Apple ad. If Steve Jobs helped create it with their copywriting or advertising team, they aren't saying. I'm glad you like it!
posted by
Temple
on April 23, 2004 at 6:42 AM
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I laughed wholeheartedly at man petting imaginary cow, and then felt cruel. sometimes a friendly talk with a bus driver can make my day, when all else seems crap.
thanks for bringing me with you. the quote is great - it's what advertising should do, you figure - make you think, maybe even lift you higher. see you, pleasant girl.
posted by
beedle
on April 23, 2004 at 6:08 AM
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You have such a way of touching the reader, thanks for writitng! I love the quote and was wondering if it was actually from Steve Jobs.
posted by
FoxyBlue
on April 23, 2004 at 5:54 AM
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