tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post7164140568043517273..comments2023-05-28T02:05:07.525-07:00Comments on The Wilder Coast: Recently & a Holdfast Giveaway Melinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957983479473967228noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-40893026387478013612014-11-30T07:13:26.209-08:002014-11-30T07:13:26.209-08:00Proud is hard. It's hard to pull something out...Proud is hard. It's hard to pull something out of daily life, when my life doesn't contain anything particularly noble or remarkable - just another life doing lifey things. <br /><br />I guess for me, it was being more patient than usual with my inlaws who were here for Thanksgiving. They're the world's most wonderful, most aggravating people. We have so much fun with them, but they drive me entirely batty. <br /><br />Like your situation with the chem professor, it's been a deliberate choice - a flip of the switch - "I can choose to be patient here or I can choose to react in a way that shows off my irritation." More often than not this long weekend, I've tried to choose the former. We only see one another a few times a year, and I can suck it up for a weekend!!Arielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10098444815480229538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-18361417572717617352014-11-29T12:28:06.792-08:002014-11-29T12:28:06.792-08:00I proud that I have been cancer free for 18 years....I proud that I have been cancer free for 18 years. My kids were 3, 6 and 9 and it was one of the hardest times in my life.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320925933131963997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-3316067669302321222014-11-29T07:34:34.990-08:002014-11-29T07:34:34.990-08:00I'm proud of finishing another semester ofwork...I'm proud of finishing another semester ofworking a part time job, settling into a new house and still finding time for my husband and sweet dog. Being in school as an adult is a tough. Finding balance to care for yourself, your family and friends is even harder! Here's to respecting yourself with self care during the holiday break and into the next semester!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-59797382638182964812014-11-28T19:53:57.279-08:002014-11-28T19:53:57.279-08:00I farted in front of Daniel, since you know me you...I farted in front of Daniel, since you know me you know this is a HUGE MOMENT. There you go, my proud moment. Love, <br />smalleencolleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106381029729255351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-10287348826200795412014-11-28T09:05:01.681-08:002014-11-28T09:05:01.681-08:00I'm proud I'm gonna be a mama! (Need that ...I'm proud I'm gonna be a mama! (Need that raised by wolves onesie :)heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11926949421729095708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-10729443662832147602014-11-27T06:35:40.968-08:002014-11-27T06:35:40.968-08:00I'm proud that I finally made it to the climbi...I'm proud that I finally made it to the climbing gym. This is something I've always wanted to do but never had the chance. I went with my family and some scouts. We learned how to belay and I made it up the wall several times. Not bad for 47! I was proud to show my boys (12 & 14) that even Mom can do it. I wish this place was closer so I could do it much more often. I will have to say that I thought of this blog many times while I was there! Thanks Melina for inspiring!PVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694333875696466338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-8598908218014857312014-11-26T22:45:25.432-08:002014-11-26T22:45:25.432-08:00I am damn proud of myself for:
1) applying for a ...I am damn proud of myself for: <br />1) applying for a job while working an insane schedule and being 9 months pregnant<br />2) kicking ass during my 2 day interview while toting around my 2 week old son (who could really use a "Raised by Wolves" onesie), including pulling myself together enough to give a terrific 45 minute talk<br />3) getting the job- one that I have been working very hard to get for the last 4 years- a job that uses my degree, I am good at, and is one that I love!<br />Yay me!<br />Heather B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-37764659787839773702014-11-26T21:12:23.226-08:002014-11-26T21:12:23.226-08:00I'm proud of myself for speaking my truth and ...I'm proud of myself for speaking my truth and setting boundaries today! Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04726116013723880120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-66717285279870482282014-11-26T14:08:16.801-08:002014-11-26T14:08:16.801-08:00A woman posted that a man said something along the...A woman posted that a man said something along the lines of "i see you being kind!" I am committing to doing a better job recognizing other peoples kindness when I see it. Two) I am proud that I am not too proud these days. That I have been stripped down to the very bones of my humanness. Which albeit it painful, is actually a beautifully broken place to be. Building back up from this place has shown me a layer of resilience and courage I never knew I had. Thank you for asking us, Melina. So many proud things may have gone untold without a platform. If no one asks to hear the stories of our lives, the beauty goes unnoticed. Grateful for you. xoSarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-61907029986750862152014-11-26T12:14:56.689-08:002014-11-26T12:14:56.689-08:00I am proud of myself for getting back to the gym. ...I am proud of myself for getting back to the gym. I went way too long avoiding it and making excuses. I was starting to feel bad about myself and my body. So, this past week, I made myself go after work. I was reminded how good it makes me feel and I could remember how great I felt about myself when I stuck to it last time. I have a renewed sense of commitment and that makes me proud. jennlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02459005212400676833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-39140330880959947252014-11-26T05:42:16.474-08:002014-11-26T05:42:16.474-08:00Great prompt, Melina.
I'm proud of sitting wi...Great prompt, Melina. <br />I'm proud of sitting with the fire of my feelings (anxiety, stress, anger, frustration) a good while before speaking or acting. All to often the static I perceive between myself and someone else (boyfriend, family, friend, coworker) is actually a reflection back of some of my own emotional turmoil.<br />...now if I could only get back into my rhythm of running and yoga to help quiet the static altogether. <br />One thing at a time.Erin Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527112909674764568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-22413246293577417442014-11-26T05:17:40.843-08:002014-11-26T05:17:40.843-08:00i am proud that i am getting rid of the unnecessar...i am proud that i am getting rid of the unnecessary in my life... things, people, long-list goals. i am focusing on the people and short-list goals i have and it feels great!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03990848425448702398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-37900244932849151152014-11-25T20:59:44.055-08:002014-11-25T20:59:44.055-08:00Need. To hear more about this. I would love to do ...Need. To hear more about this. I would love to do that as a nurseMelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957983479473967228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-79994659414627965412014-11-25T20:44:09.212-08:002014-11-25T20:44:09.212-08:00I made the decision to stop wasting mental energy ...I made the decision to stop wasting mental energy on a stressful work issue that was out of my hands. I realized that by struggling against it, I was choosing to be unhappy. No one likes their job all the time, and I'm concentrating on recognizing and acknowledging all the moments when I DO enjoy my work, and not just the times when I don't.Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383296340622807117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-40146476798751548482014-11-25T20:06:57.180-08:002014-11-25T20:06:57.180-08:00Thank you so much! As tough as it is, I got an ama...Thank you so much! As tough as it is, I got an amazing child out of it that I wouldn't trade the world for. I wake up each day being grateful for what I have rather than dwelling on what I don't. Love will come again. In the mean time, I have a toddler to celebrate as he's conquering potty training like a champ!! Haha! Now I can start saving that diaper money for a much needed mom/son vacation to the Smokies! (I couldn't figure out how to post with my name, so it posted Anonymous and I typed it into the post!) -Tiffany W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-76815948195375958672014-11-25T19:21:41.305-08:002014-11-25T19:21:41.305-08:00I'm a nurse and one of my primary responsibili...I'm a nurse and one of my primary responsibilities is counseling teenagers about reproductive health. I have one girl I've been meeting with every month and she will NOT talk to me. Like, nothing. For months. Today I met with her again and switched tactics. Long story short, she finally talked me. AlaskanAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080307303160517631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-36803225490324803072014-11-25T18:41:36.814-08:002014-11-25T18:41:36.814-08:00I'm proud of myself for immediately recognizin...I'm proud of myself for immediately recognizing that I was being crazy after I lost my crap and yelled...over a freaking roller blind in the babies room. Saying sorry and moving on really does feel pretty great. And I will be forever proud of myself for giving birth to my second girl with no pain mess. I knew I could do it...and I did, now if u could just translate that confidence to the rest of my life!<br />Cheers!!Destinynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-57595087288419683262014-11-25T18:25:30.179-08:002014-11-25T18:25:30.179-08:00💜💜QueenTagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-88935593960542553102014-11-25T17:57:37.736-08:002014-11-25T17:57:37.736-08:00I am proud of myself for keeping a cool, calm and ...I am proud of myself for keeping a cool, calm and together composure when my significant other was in the middle of having a stroke. Ordinarily I am not the one you want around in an emergency, but somehow I went into a different place when I realized the situation was rather dire....I called 911, described what was going on in a more than cool voice, and handled the emergency and myself like a pro! I'm so proud, and so very relieved and grateful that he is okay!Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-7118003221449013192014-11-25T17:42:06.827-08:002014-11-25T17:42:06.827-08:00I quit smoking. It's been over a month and I h...I quit smoking. It's been over a month and I honestly don't need it! I can do this! Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04156362539194619452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-35486662580885687172014-11-25T17:12:43.922-08:002014-11-25T17:12:43.922-08:00Wow!! I read that out loud to Dave and he said, &q...Wow!! I read that out loud to Dave and he said, "what?? That's crazy!!" Incredible. I'm in awe.Melinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957983479473967228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-62759011432188380552014-11-25T17:10:35.587-08:002014-11-25T17:10:35.587-08:00You are an incredible. Everyone who reads this is ...You are an incredible. Everyone who reads this is proud of you. Well done. Keep it up!!Melinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957983479473967228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-13123107418255183682014-11-25T16:31:46.828-08:002014-11-25T16:31:46.828-08:00What a fun giveaway! I am proud of myself for not ...What a fun giveaway! I am proud of myself for not cursing anyone out on the interstate during this thanksgiving holiday :) Haleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15518967706619505723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-55056982854161020152014-11-25T12:09:57.961-08:002014-11-25T12:09:57.961-08:00Melina, I am so glad that you're writing more ...Melina, I am so glad that you're writing more and more! I've said it already, but man, you are tremendously talented. Dave's sister-in-law killed it with the salt. Good to have people like that in your life, yes? <br /><br />I flew home for the holiday last night. At the airport, I saw a single mother struggling to hold carseats and luggage while juggling her two small girls. So I stepped in, grabbed everything and carried it for her. I'm proud of that, I think. Though maybe "pride" isn't quite the right word. It's a character trait that I like about myself -- that I'm open and helpful. (It's so much easier to be hard on ourselves for what we don't like, or what parts of our person need work. Good prompt to make us recognize the good in ourselves. Thanks!)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003511514412819895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593256949311598537.post-63341953613406352012014-11-25T10:44:42.305-08:002014-11-25T10:44:42.305-08:00Tiffany W. - - I am proud of myself for being st...Tiffany W. - - I am proud of myself for being strong and not giving up on my goals!! I finished college this year and locked on a decent job. Well a few months after, my husband decided he no longer wanted to be married and left myself and our 2 year old - booked a one-way ticket out of our lives. I've managed to stay strong and focused through it to be positive so it doesn't affect my son. It's stressful being a single parent but positive vibes, positive life right?! :) I am so proud of myself for not giving up while I was finishing school because we'd be up You-Know-What Creek without a paddle if I had. I hope my son, when he's old enough to understand, will be just as proud of me! *Furthermore, I'm proud of myself for not caving under all the stress and shaving my head like Britney Spears circa 2007. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com