tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post2298068789001350857..comments2024-01-29T07:10:21.215-05:00Comments on Adventures in Writing: One Woman's Journey: Insecure Writers want to know: How Do You Celebrate When You Achieve a Writing Goal or Finish a Story?Victoria Marie Leeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-24841291335998402782018-03-29T17:03:52.514-04:002018-03-29T17:03:52.514-04:00Wow! 17 hours just to get home. Well I hope you ar...Wow! 17 hours just to get home. Well I hope you are well-rested now.<br /><br />Exercise is a reward for me because more often than not, it takes me outside for fresh air. It allows my mind to soar, to think about the sky or flowers or trees, or even raindrops or snow. It gives my eyes and brain a rest. Thanks so much for your kind words, Raimey. It's always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your spring holiday!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-10165687130180336192018-03-22T23:56:35.486-04:002018-03-22T23:56:35.486-04:00Maybe I should start rewarding myself with exercis...Maybe I should start rewarding myself with exercise. First, I'd have to start viewing exercise as rewarding though. ;) Great post, Victoria! Sorry it took me so long to visit. I was in the middle of packing for my 17-hour return trip to Canada, ugh. :)Raimey Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021528443693790662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-73411902276936446892018-03-20T10:09:13.988-04:002018-03-20T10:09:13.988-04:00Isn't it though? That's why writers need t...Isn't it though? That's why writers need to find some place quiet, away from at least the human diversions in life. I usually run to the library. If you think about it, writers are a very committed group. Many of us make our own deadlines and commitments in order to create our stories.<br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your week!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-28492135933183439902018-03-20T04:06:16.107-04:002018-03-20T04:06:16.107-04:00Hi Victoria, lovely post. Its so hard to write and...Hi Victoria, lovely post. Its so hard to write and edit with all diversions in life. New Release Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578691797654868865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-81507348001689465302018-03-14T12:12:08.424-04:002018-03-14T12:12:08.424-04:00Thanks for your kind words, Erika. When my childre...Thanks for your kind words, Erika. When my children were real young, I always got up before anyone else to work, too. It truly is difficult to concentrate with all the disruptions. I hate to tell you this, but as the children get older, they still interrupt me. I think it's because there's 5 of them. Clue is a great game because it keeps children engaged, logging facts and drawing conclusions about "whodunit." And boy, do my children like to be the first one who discovers "whodunit."<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your week!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-5993443981221751732018-03-14T04:58:46.980-04:002018-03-14T04:58:46.980-04:00Hi Victoria. What a lovely post. I can relate to y...Hi Victoria. What a lovely post. I can relate to you on so many levels. I have two little children myself and it is hard to write and edit with all the daily commotion. I get up really early when no one is awake to do so. I love your celebrations. I love how you engage in the children’s thoughts too. I haven’t tried Clue yet but I think I will now. Thank you for the tip. Happy writing :)Erika Beebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899619461035583262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-22657497167088702862018-03-13T16:24:41.234-04:002018-03-13T16:24:41.234-04:00Thank you for your kind words, Chrys. Yes, I think...Thank you for your kind words, Chrys. Yes, I think they are meaningful ways to celebrate.<br /><br />It is always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing, Chrys. Enjoy your week!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-76605290235910807232018-03-13T16:22:38.417-04:002018-03-13T16:22:38.417-04:00No they don't, Gwen. That's why I like to ...No they don't, Gwen. That's why I like to watch a movie or read a book and then discuss it with a writer. Unfortunately, this happens all too rarely.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your week!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-18376121082856909582018-03-13T16:19:09.332-04:002018-03-13T16:19:09.332-04:00Seeing my name in print NEVER gets old, Karen. It ...Seeing my name in print NEVER gets old, Karen. It makes all the hard work of creating story worthwhile. <br /><br />Thanks for your note on Adventures in Writing. All best to you.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-10130515883486896452018-03-12T18:39:32.262-04:002018-03-12T18:39:32.262-04:00I like how you celebrate. So cozy and nice. I like...I like how you celebrate. So cozy and nice. I like to do those things, too.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-60672049511203777552018-03-12T11:34:27.668-04:002018-03-12T11:34:27.668-04:00I've discussed plotting techniques with my hus...I've discussed plotting techniques with my husband on both television and books. His eyes glaze over and he gets a blank look. Yeah, they don't care! LOL. Have a great week!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-26307213486096885462018-03-12T09:00:34.683-04:002018-03-12T09:00:34.683-04:00Celebrating successes is such fun! Sounds like you...Celebrating successes is such fun! Sounds like you thoroughly enjoy yours. :) Seeing your name on a story or article (or book!) doesn't get old, does it? Have a wonderful week!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-83427247995623443472018-03-10T13:00:51.909-05:002018-03-10T13:00:51.909-05:00Yes it is, Morgan. I need to remember that daily. ...Yes it is, Morgan. I need to remember that daily. I'm usually pushing too hard. <br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your weekend!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-38410038153402178492018-03-10T12:59:32.229-05:002018-03-10T12:59:32.229-05:00Gosh, I can't wait either, Erika. Here's h...Gosh, I can't wait either, Erika. Here's hoping! Thanks so much for your comment on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your weekend!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-83088166531430710032018-03-10T12:55:57.216-05:002018-03-10T12:55:57.216-05:00Wow! Four boys! Of course, if I think about it, my...Wow! Four boys! Of course, if I think about it, my twins, the youngest, followed their brother all around and did whatever he did, so it's like having 3 boys. Congratulations to be at the point of having the "babies" graduating from high school. <br /><br />Thanks for your note on Adventures in Writing. All best to you.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-54358154216236415992018-03-10T12:52:18.505-05:002018-03-10T12:52:18.505-05:00Really, Roland. I completely understand. Isn't...Really, Roland. I completely understand. Isn't it great that they go back home? I can't wait for that part.<br /><br />Yes, because I spend so much time in front of the screen writing, I'm not much on computer games. More power to you.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your weekend!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-15054530257147785672018-03-10T12:49:55.160-05:002018-03-10T12:49:55.160-05:00I truly believe it's important to give your mi...I truly believe it's important to give your mind a rest. *Are you listening to yourself here, Vic?* <br /><br />You really have an interesting life, Liesbet. And I can't wait to start reading about it. Thanks so much for your comment on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your weekend!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-56816219713760538462018-03-10T12:44:32.424-05:002018-03-10T12:44:32.424-05:00Wow! An empty nest. I wonder if I'll ever have...Wow! An empty nest. I wonder if I'll ever have that. With five kids I need to be organized. Now if I can just transfer some of that organization to story writing all the time.<br /><br />Thanks for your note on Adventures in Writing. And thanks for your link. Enjoy your weekend! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-6002359727511871752018-03-10T12:38:16.636-05:002018-03-10T12:38:16.636-05:00Thank you, Kim. My family is very important to me....Thank you, Kim. My family is very important to me. I do aerobics in the morning before I begin my day. And yes, it can be tough with kids. I feel that exercising the body as well as the mind can enhance our creativity for sure.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your weekend!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-7929675011025425852018-03-10T12:34:19.935-05:002018-03-10T12:34:19.935-05:00Ahh, peace and quiet. You understand. Thanks for t...Ahh, peace and quiet. You understand. Thanks for the comment on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy the weekend!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-62335128166451689802018-03-10T12:32:56.040-05:002018-03-10T12:32:56.040-05:00Definitely so. Thanks for your note here at Advent...Definitely so. Thanks for your note here at Adventures in Writing. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-18330039033249815892018-03-10T12:31:57.147-05:002018-03-10T12:31:57.147-05:00Thanks, Juneta! I've been away and am just fin...Thanks, Juneta! I've been away and am just finding time to answer comments and visit blogs.<br /><br />It is always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing, Juneta. Enjoy your weekend!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-44324217730024044832018-03-09T12:00:19.146-05:002018-03-09T12:00:19.146-05:00Absolutely, Lee. This is because "Me time&quo...Absolutely, Lee. This is because "Me time" and "Family time" are both just as important to me. I love being outdoors. This is why my family goes camping. I recount our adventures at http://campingwithfivekids.blogspot.com.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your weekend!<br /> Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-33125558059595997192018-03-09T11:32:05.749-05:002018-03-09T11:32:05.749-05:00Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Lorett...Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Loretta! Everyone should take breaks from the computer screen. *Are you listening to yourself, Vic?*<br /><br />Thanks for visiting Adventures in Writing. Please stop by again! Enjoy your weekend.<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-39113078512743423322018-03-09T11:15:37.234-05:002018-03-09T11:15:37.234-05:00I'm a fresh air fiend, Michelle. I think it...I'm a fresh air fiend, Michelle. I think it's good for everyone. And yes, I think it helps to clear the mind, too.<br /><br />Board games are such fun. I still like playing them. And I think this is very beneficial for children. I believe it's quality family time spent away from television, social media, computers, phones and the outside world. This is why we love to go camping as a family.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your note here at Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your weekend!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.com