tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post2279487767972961927..comments2024-03-26T08:35:24.246-05:00Comments on That man Quilts?: Lead with an apologyLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17961668927812199081noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-3105297327829552872013-01-31T11:11:31.280-06:002013-01-31T11:11:31.280-06:00Good Advice on how to handle someone that you'...Good Advice on how to handle someone that you've made mad.<br />I too have had an issue of feeling judged if I say something stupid or had food in my teeth kinda thing.<br />Guess what I've learned as I've gotten older and I'm very sure I'm older than you... I got to listening to what the crowd was saying and it was something I was gonna say but I thought they'd say man that lady is weird or stupid. So it's gotten easier to talk to people or in a crowd. I still get really really nervous but I figure what the Hell this is me take me or leave me. Most people leave me LOl not really. <br />Have an Awesome Day!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16503798539178829225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-82149228834639991672013-01-11T17:14:10.054-06:002013-01-11T17:14:10.054-06:00Lane - I'm a hermit by nature, although, like ...Lane - I'm a hermit by nature, although, like you, I understand the merits of making an effort to 'stay in contact' with others. My approach, though, is to take it gradually: three social events in one weekend would be too too much! I'd much rather one event per weekend for three weekends in a row.<br /><br />I'm enjoying watching progress on your I Spy quilt. So far, I can say that I've got two of the fabrics in my stash. I'll be interested to see how many more we share.<br /><br />Megan<br />Sydney, AustraliaMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03143400920174171516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-32565380178191736492013-01-11T16:44:10.555-06:002013-01-11T16:44:10.555-06:00I had that same conversation with my 14yrold this ...I had that same conversation with my 14yrold this week. It doesn't matter who is right or wrong, sometimes you just have to take the high road and be the one to apologize. (My words were "suck it up and put on your big boy pants") He moaned and groaned but made the apology and realized that it was the better thing to do. Hang in there, 14 year olds are "interesting"...it gets better.quiltermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06966454944918830540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-16846796481915563302013-01-11T15:15:38.983-06:002013-01-11T15:15:38.983-06:00Sometimes people are just too sensitive, but bravo...Sometimes people are just too sensitive, but bravo to you for being caring about their feelings and teaching Sydney to do the same. <br /><br />Lucy~qltmom9https://www.blogger.com/profile/00891119764581754368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-52501342694061547192013-01-11T10:46:04.087-06:002013-01-11T10:46:04.087-06:00I see myself in your 'hermit' tendencies. ...I see myself in your 'hermit' tendencies. If it wasn't for my husband, I probably wouldn't go anywhere except to work. I used to, all the time, go places by myself, but with the world becoming a scarier place, and my getting older, (I'm 550...Oh, I mean 55) ;) I just tend to stick right close to home. I'm happy here.<br /><br />As for dealing with people, I'm not good at it, but I'll tell you what my husband does. He is a Service Manager at a car dealership. He deals with unhappy, happy, pleasant, unpleasant, angry, and just plain RUDE people all the time. He does not ever want to become like them. When he has a problem, whether he is upset about something, or just needs advice, he says his leadoff line is, 'Hello, my name is *** ****, I have a problem, and I was hoping you could help me with it.' He believes that sets the mood and makes them both comfortable. He claims it works. I'm not arguing with him, and I believe him, because I let him deal with the things that need dealt with. <br /><br />I admire your parenting skills, and whether you believe it or not, I believe you and Rob are doing a wonderful job at raising Sydney. I have no doubts she will be a winner in life!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994575359990994574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-39101351895317753192013-01-11T10:08:17.669-06:002013-01-11T10:08:17.669-06:00Don't be so hard on yourself. Believe me, you...Don't be so hard on yourself. Believe me, you are very easy to love! Try it for yourself! Take a deep breath and let it roll. <br />Love you, BeckyBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082295990536140884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-61488054966918848822013-01-11T09:51:08.094-06:002013-01-11T09:51:08.094-06:00That chicken (or is it a rooster?) is the best I S...That chicken (or is it a rooster?) is the best I Spy block ever! Your blocks so far are pretty awesome.<br /><br />Social situations: blech. I have no advice because I feel the same way. For me, the hardest part is just getting out the door. Hang in there, though, because I will be rooting for you. And don't feel like you <i>have</i> to be social because it is socially acceptable. If it doesn't make your life rich and full, or at least a little bit better, why go through all the agony?<br /><br />As for having a child who is exactly like you, I have one of those. In some ways it makes parenting easier because I know how to leverage him. But it is harder because I know exactly how he feels and what he thinks and I don't know how to get rid of some of the negative things because I struggle with getting rid of those same negative things.<br /><br />Anyway, I think you do a really good job of rolling with it. You are very self-aware and your goal is to help Sydney, so that's a win right there. Keep up the good work.<br /><br />xo -EElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07980461113595763030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-18915279733304275962013-01-11T09:38:13.025-06:002013-01-11T09:38:13.025-06:00Oops. I'm 50, not 500.Oops. I'm 50, not 500.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064129372930669591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-24256132740464118102013-01-11T09:37:45.623-06:002013-01-11T09:37:45.623-06:00That's advice I can use (and I'm 500, so y...That's advice I can use (and I'm 500, so you helped me even if your daughter didn't listen. I like the part where you said that too much inner judgement is a very bad thing. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064129372930669591noreply@blogger.com