tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post7250950728439466180..comments2024-01-29T07:10:21.215-05:00Comments on Adventures in Writing: One Woman's Journey: Insecure Writers Want to Know: What was an early experience where you learned that language had power?Victoria Marie Leeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-56033420101314894512019-05-14T18:30:09.520-04:002019-05-14T18:30:09.520-04:00Thank you, Nas. It wasn't easy, but many thing...Thank you, Nas. It wasn't easy, but many things in life aren't. I hope you are well, my dear. Thanks for your note here at Adventures in Writing. Have a beautiful day.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-38944837899838650022019-05-14T18:28:26.810-04:002019-05-14T18:28:26.810-04:00Hilary, your blog is sooo very interesting. You br...Hilary, your blog is sooo very interesting. You bring up important issues, too. In fact, your life of travelling or living in different areas is truly inspirational. I understand completely about feeling put down educatively both at school and at home. Yes, we do grow and develop our own paths.<br /><br />It's always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. I hope it’s dry where you are. We’ve been having too much rain lately. All best to you!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-60220836343364680422019-05-13T04:08:58.112-04:002019-05-13T04:08:58.112-04:00Good for you. You stood your ground. Good for you. You stood your ground. Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-6552066803210567592019-05-12T08:46:58.587-04:002019-05-12T08:46:58.587-04:00Hi Victoria Marie - I was hopeless at school ... a...Hi Victoria Marie - I was hopeless at school ... and communication via my blog is where I found I had a voice. I've realised reading here that my Africa letters out to family and friends were 'respected' - but just thought that was 'politeness' rather than being good at - comes of being put down a lot educatively at school ... and with a not easy family life. We grow and thankfully we develop our own path ... <br /><br />Kudos to you though - now I see where you're coming from! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-22173809492287810002019-05-09T15:47:46.985-04:002019-05-09T15:47:46.985-04:00Right, I'd have problems with my daughter hitc...Right, I'd have problems with my daughter hitchhiking at 16, too. Bravo to you for going solo backpacking in SE Asia. My son was only 19 when he solo hiked a large portion of the Appalachian Trail here on the Eastern coast of the U.S., a challenging, rock-strewn trail. <br /><br />I've backpacked only a small portion of the A.T. with both my son and one of the twins, but only for 3 or 4 days at a time. That was about all I could handle while carrying "the world" on my back. We packed much too heavily to do the whole thing, approximately 2190 miles through the Appalachian Mountains. We have camped in various national parks as a family where we took the five kids on the A.T. for day hikes. We just carried day packs with snacks and water on those hikes. <br /><br />I'm guessing you traveled light when you backpacked, like we saw the smart “through” hikers do on the A.T. “Through” hikers were hiking the whole A.T. at one time. You probably bought supplies as needed for one. Did you only carry a bed mat and a change of clothes, an extra pair of shoes or sandals? Do they have shelters on the trail you took in SE Asia? You probably covered many, many miles a day, as opposed to my 5 to 8 miles backpacking with my son and daughter. I hope you kept a journal. What treasure that would be to have your thoughts captured on the pages. We did on our short A.T. hikes. Did you keep a journal of sorts on your ocean voyages?<br /><br />Sorry for all the questions. I’m just so fascinated. All best to you, Liesbet!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-59804670737224499742019-05-06T12:04:32.642-04:002019-05-06T12:04:32.642-04:00Your life s thrilling in a different way, Victoria...Your life s thrilling in a different way, Victoria - you are a successful writer and mother. You have five children to be proud of and you undertook a challenging journey not many have done at that age. Power to all of us! :-)<br /><br />My first adventurous trip was hitchhiking to and in Italy for a few weeks with a friend when I was 16. And, no, my parents weren't too fond of that. :-) My most exciting trip was a solo backpacking adventure in SE Asia for one year when I was 25. Those were the days...Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-70448407954277923412019-05-06T11:52:24.344-04:002019-05-06T11:52:24.344-04:00I am so fascinated by your life, Liesbet! Not many...I am so fascinated by your life, Liesbet! Not many people have courage enough to try something like that. More power to you, my dear. <br /><br />Where was your first destination of travel? Did you go with a friend? What an adventurer you were and are. Gosh! I can't wait to read your book. My life doesn't seem nearly as thrilling.<br /> Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-19788670156182579162019-05-06T11:36:26.144-04:002019-05-06T11:36:26.144-04:00So neat, Dawn. I bet it would be interesting to re...So neat, Dawn. I bet it would be interesting to read the article now just to see what was important to the teenage you back then. I was only interested in writing stories with my favorite stars in them back in high school. More power to you. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your experience here at Adventures in Writing. Have a beautiful day.<br /><br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-23386293774624248292019-05-06T11:28:03.971-04:002019-05-06T11:28:03.971-04:00Absolutely, Michelle. And teachers have so much po...Absolutely, Michelle. And teachers have so much power, for they are instilling knowledge and opinions into young minds. Good for you! <br /><br />Thanks for your note here at Adventures in Writing. Have a beautiful day.<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-35075337320914571062019-05-06T11:24:23.396-04:002019-05-06T11:24:23.396-04:00Thank you, Roland, for your kind words. Good for y...Thank you, Roland, for your kind words. Good for you editing a political magazine. It takes a tough person to be able to raise any issues in politics. Bravo!<br /><br />Thanks for your comment here at Adventures in Writing. Happy IWSG Day! Enjoy your week.<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-61029065096791860982019-05-05T11:36:35.242-04:002019-05-05T11:36:35.242-04:00I was on my high school's newspaper. Loved the...I was on my high school's newspaper. Loved the students I met. Back then I don't think I wrote about anything controversial. My mom still has one or two of those issues. Thanks for this post. Dawn Byrnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09562372771412284145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-4215012589353670792019-05-04T20:05:25.405-04:002019-05-04T20:05:25.405-04:00Kudos to you! I don't know if I could be a rep...Kudos to you! I don't know if I could be a reporter. As a teacher, I know that my language has power. The students remember everything you say. You always need to be truthful. Michelle Maderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128626141907277816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-10751035629067008192019-05-04T19:29:07.296-04:002019-05-04T19:29:07.296-04:00Glad that you stood up for the paper and yourself....Glad that you stood up for the paper and yourself. My journalism career didn't start until I left college (in Canada), and there was a period when I edited a political magazine (back in the UK) so had to raise tough issues. Not so often as an equestrian journalist. Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-35705150169673716012019-05-04T19:17:30.633-04:002019-05-04T19:17:30.633-04:00You are being very kind, Victoria! I actually taug...You are being very kind, Victoria! I actually taught primary school for four years in Belgium. After graduation, I traveled for a year, then I taught for two, then I backpacked for another year, and then I taught another two years before leaving permanently (without knowing it would be permanently). :-) So, I had to find another profession to make money on the road and on the water...Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-32609414603287429552019-05-04T13:31:52.607-04:002019-05-04T13:31:52.607-04:00No kidding, Liesbet. That's fascinating! Did y...No kidding, Liesbet. That's fascinating! Did you ever teach primary school? As I've said, you have a truly amazing life. <br /><br />And bravo to you to be able to live anywhere and produce publishable [ie, making money selling it] writing. Seriously, I am so glad to know you. All best, Liesbet!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-43442928499027288032019-05-04T11:39:13.591-04:002019-05-04T11:39:13.591-04:00I always loved (and have been) writing - in Dutch ...I always loved (and have been) writing - in Dutch - for myself Victoria, but it wasn’t until ten years ago or so that I started making money with writing (that’s what I meant with “serious” writing) articles and doing translations. We were living on our sailboat back then. I’m actually a certified primary school teacher by profession. :-)Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-66992692745214178202019-05-04T11:33:18.878-04:002019-05-04T11:33:18.878-04:00Thank you so much, Juneta! I truly appreciate it. ...Thank you so much, Juneta! I truly appreciate it. Thanks for your note here at Adventures in Writing. Happy IWSG Day! Enjoy your weekend!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-52184006064031890522019-05-04T11:31:06.839-04:002019-05-04T11:31:06.839-04:00Yes it is, Michelle! Like I said, it's importa...Yes it is, Michelle! Like I said, it's important to be sure those in charge actually know what concerns students and others in their day to day activities whether at college or in the world.<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your insight here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-61607520204515569742019-05-04T11:26:46.500-04:002019-05-04T11:26:46.500-04:00Oh my gosh, Liesbet, was running the college paper...Oh my gosh, Liesbet, was running the college paper a learning experience. Many, many late nights getting the paper out on time! <br /><br />As for "serious" writing, aren't you a translator? That is a difficult thing to do to be able to render into another language the meaning of a piece of writing. And another good thing, Liesbet, is that you've documented your travels and journey into finding peace within yourself and wrote a cohesive piece of writing. Bravo!<br /><br />Thanks for your note here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-71658041936777178352019-05-04T11:15:18.619-04:002019-05-04T11:15:18.619-04:00Yes they do, T Drecker. And this is where the whol...Yes they do, T Drecker. And this is where the whole truth matters so readers can make their own informed decisions about a situation.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment here at Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your weekend!<br /> Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-20973935017163087492019-05-04T11:12:10.159-04:002019-05-04T11:12:10.159-04:00Good for you, Lee. And thanks for your encouraging...Good for you, Lee. And thanks for your encouraging words. I'm sure that being an adult in college helped but so did the provost. We had a literary magazine at college, too. Another student had that position. <br /><br />Thanks for your comment here at Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your weekend! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-52261686497948924612019-05-04T11:06:34.522-04:002019-05-04T11:06:34.522-04:00Good for you, Chrys. I couldn't do much in hig...Good for you, Chrys. I couldn't do much in high school as I needed to be home right after school for you younger sisters and start dinner. I did theatre at high school because rehearsals were at night, after my parents got home. <br /><br />Thanks for your note here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-62368887519385676682019-05-04T11:03:32.863-04:002019-05-04T11:03:32.863-04:00Yes, they would Alex. I reported on the good and t...Yes, they would Alex. I reported on the good and the bad at college. I'm a positive thinker and always looked for the good at college; from arts and activities to join to student accomplishments and what new professors could offer students.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you, sir!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-91190612573154965412019-05-04T10:58:24.806-04:002019-05-04T10:58:24.806-04:00Yes it does, Anna. For sure! And thanks for your n...Yes it does, Anna. For sure! And thanks for your note here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-10077516594398764352019-05-04T10:56:31.453-04:002019-05-04T10:56:31.453-04:00Thank you, Natalie. I believed I was. And thanks f...Thank you, Natalie. I believed I was. And thanks for your kind words here at Adventures in Writing. I appreciate them. Enjoy your weekend!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.com