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A Journey to ‘25 Random Things’ — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:43:37 +0000

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By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:06:14 +0000

This entry really struck a chord with me. I grew up much the same way you did — sensitive, easily embarrassed, unsure of myself and timid.
I still deal with some of that today, which can be terribly infuriating as a 33-year-old mother of three. I am still waiting to outgrow that.

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Dana — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:06:00 +0000

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By: Nettie Hartsock

Nettie Hartsock — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:50:37 +0000

I loved this post and having a 12 year old daughter (Emma) I can totally relate to all the school stuff. And being a shy 12 year old myself – totally relate to all the school stuff. :>)

When Emma was in 3rd grade I sent her to school dressed in her pajamas on Pajama day but as it turns out I was a week ahead as I had written it down wrong on the calendar, so she was the only one there that day wearing pajamas. bad mom.

By: Nettie Hartsock

Nettie Hartsock — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:50:00 +0000

I loved this post and having a 12 year old daughter (Emma) I can totally relate to all the school stuff. And being a shy 12 year old myself – totally relate to all the school stuff. :>)

By: Terri

Terri — Sun, 04 May 2008 15:02:28 +0000

utterly sweet, wonderful writing, Ann. thank you. I’m the opposite personality-wise, but sometimes I live my whole day wrapped in mondegreens – best relax and enjoy!

By: Terri

Terri — Sun, 04 May 2008 15:02:00 +0000

utterly sweet, wonderful writing, Ann. thank you. I’m the opposite personality-wise, but sometimes I live my whole day wrapped in mondegreens – best relax and enjoy!

By: Alan (Toad)

Alan (Toad) — Sun, 04 May 2008 13:59:27 +0000

Great post Ann. I’ve often wished that I was less sensitive to and aware of the opinions of others.

Unfortunately, it’s our ability to observe the human situation, to accurately perceive what others are feeling– both about us and about themselves– that makes us good writers. Those who lack that ability are often, it seems, able to press on without the embarrassment or self-consciousness that plagues so many of us.

To them, “Korean Otters” would (at best) be a funny joke that they’d retell at parties without the slightest tinge of embarrassment, or (equally likely) just something else that annoyed them about Maryse- it would be her fault, not theirs!)

You’ve obviously hit a nerve here though- I think I’m comment #35! Thanks so much.