tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post1674533470321639125..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: LIVING YOUR LIFE .... HOW DO YOU MANAGE IT ALL?Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-81345032963575577142011-05-20T09:12:44.572-05:002011-05-20T09:12:44.572-05:00Thanks for stopping by my blog at "The Precoc...Thanks for stopping by my blog at "The Precocious Scribe"<br /><br />You are right! not much male representation on that list. I hadn't even noticed it.<br /><br />I agree there are some fantastic people out and about in the blogging world and i wanted to show some of my "daily readers" some blogging support.<br /><br />anyway to reply to your post, i just have to make time.<br /><br />It's amazing how you can get all the house work done (well) in an hour when your Mother in law tells you she is coming over and the previous weekend it took you all day. Funny how we can condense things to fit in what we need.<br /><br />have a fantastic day,<br /><br />Sarah KetleySarah Ketleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13421335686195152108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-58894776003957854222011-05-20T08:34:09.783-05:002011-05-20T08:34:09.783-05:00You rock, Michael. I can relate to your post on so...You rock, Michael. I can relate to your post on so many levels. I agree that getting out and enjoying life (even having a life!) is one of the most important things a writer can do to stay sane. After all, how can you write about the world if you never experience it?? :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-14090462187396680432011-05-20T03:04:05.487-05:002011-05-20T03:04:05.487-05:00Here here, Michael! I couldn't agree more. It ...Here here, Michael! I couldn't agree more. It really does refresh and inspire the muse. I never would've had the nerve to start writing if I hadn't traveled so much during my 20s and met so many interesting peeps. The world offers so much to be dazzled by. <br />I'm behind you 100% of the way! Get out there and live, writing will come with it, along with mucho inspiration!!PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-19995732807494505222011-05-19T21:33:42.250-05:002011-05-19T21:33:42.250-05:00Too funny, I was just thinking about this! I seem ...Too funny, I was just thinking about this! I seem to be doing everything all at once all the time, but I enjoy every minute of it! The one thing I wish I had more time for is playing with other writing besides my main MS. I'd like to doodle poems more often, and explore some short stories ideas.Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-51822275188673119172011-05-19T09:46:00.755-05:002011-05-19T09:46:00.755-05:00Wonderfully put, Michael! I've been on the &#...Wonderfully put, Michael! I've been on the 'get fit' cycle for several years now, and it's absolutely changed my life. <br /><br />Wish you the best, and if you attack it with the patience and perspective of a writer, you're bound to be successful. <br /><br />EJAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-6021765812260187102011-05-18T22:25:30.432-05:002011-05-18T22:25:30.432-05:00I think I'll try and follow your lead. I have...I think I'll try and follow your lead. I haven't been living my life to its fullest since we left St. Louis. My trip to Vegas helped me to remember to have fun and enjoy life...I'm going to try hard to keep that feeling in my life. <br /><br />Great post, Michael. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-60244090539075573892011-05-18T21:48:53.005-05:002011-05-18T21:48:53.005-05:00that is a very cool comment... And I love your ris...that is a very cool comment... And I love your rising to the challenge. I don't feel like I do this very well--esp. right now. I recently told hubs I had too many balls in the air and as they kept dropping, I kept cashing in on all the years when I WAS so terribly together. Wonder how long THAT'll last. :D<br /><br />kudos, and here's to me tryin to do better as well~LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-62001205066250216532011-05-18T15:21:40.495-05:002011-05-18T15:21:40.495-05:00It's so exciting to break out of your habits a...It's so exciting to break out of your habits and forge a new path... even if it is just to get out and about a bit and feed the muse. <br /><br />Mine seems to like dressing up at the moment in dresses and heels (I'm more of a jeans and wellyboots girl) But what the muse wants... she gets. And I've re-discovered my cycling machine - that's gotta help too huh<br /><br />Have an amazingly fully mad day tomorrow<br />LxxxxLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604785269958873474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-59335056924613644952011-05-18T14:04:59.592-05:002011-05-18T14:04:59.592-05:00This is a very important reminder. And I'm awa...This is a very important reminder. And I'm aware of the fact that I'm really not LIVING that much at all - it's a worry. I just go from school work to writing work and back again. I visit my boyfriend on weekends, and even then he complains that I spend the time working and not "with" him!<br />I look forward to every spare moment in my life as a moment to write, when I should be LIVING some moments too!<br />*sigh*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181241692016438730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-48613975155321833442011-05-18T13:15:52.395-05:002011-05-18T13:15:52.395-05:00Hi Brother, Love your post as usual. Me? I could u...Hi Brother, Love your post as usual. Me? I could use a little unchange for a bit. Getting to used to weirdness in my life...If you only knew :) My Muse has had to take on extra help...ha haAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-88507606289146378182011-05-18T13:06:35.967-05:002011-05-18T13:06:35.967-05:00Getting out is a great way to recharge!Getting out is a great way to recharge!Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-56658818565661751902011-05-18T08:48:49.011-05:002011-05-18T08:48:49.011-05:00I can't say too much, just that I've been ...I can't say too much, just that I've been in a slump, not sure what would happen in the future and fearing the absolute worst. That puts the muse in a bad mood and he or she won't talk to me. Now, my daughter and her boy friend just got a job, that means they can rent an apartment, and they're going to let mom in for free. I am so relaxed for the first time in months.<br />Nancy<br /><a href="http://nrwilliams.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">N. R. Williams, The Treasures of Carmelidrium</a>N. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-10389594167911505702011-05-18T05:54:50.690-05:002011-05-18T05:54:50.690-05:00I went through something similar last week. I was ...I went through something similar last week. I was forced to go out to take care of something with a friend of mine. We had such a great time. I hadn't realized how much I'd isolated myself in order to write. I've made a promise to myself to get out of the house more.<br />Chicago? You'll have to let me know some great places to eat/see while I'm there next year for RT. :)Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-18948670533458432572011-05-18T00:54:40.923-05:002011-05-18T00:54:40.923-05:00"People and life's situations are so fasc..."People and life's situations are so fascinating." Again, this is how you inspire me.<br /><br />........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-52712139060881265552011-05-18T00:13:01.375-05:002011-05-18T00:13:01.375-05:00I agree: we've got to get OUT. I live a few mi...I agree: we've got to get OUT. I live a few minutes from the beach, so that's where I go every week to clear out the cobwebs between my ears.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-3894396101293907372011-05-17T22:54:36.635-05:002011-05-17T22:54:36.635-05:00Life: The begining is the hardest, what happens ne...<b>Life:</b> The begining is the hardest, what happens next is much harder.<br />However, while we are here we might as well dance.Fresh Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321496696487687435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-64566366941397539062011-05-17T20:04:36.089-05:002011-05-17T20:04:36.089-05:00I completely agree with you, Michael. You inspire ...I completely agree with you, Michael. You inspire me. If it's raining tomorrow when I get home, I'm going out and walking around in it!<br /><br />Hope you have a great week and I'll see you on the weekend. (I'm cheating :)The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-52127341016972414462011-05-17T18:02:42.512-05:002011-05-17T18:02:42.512-05:00Such great insight. You really hit a note with me....Such great insight. You really hit a note with me. I was in shape my entire life but the last few years I've been spending more time on my writing and letting the fitness thing lag. I'm working on it again but it's a long road back.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-88102594530687481912011-05-17T16:13:51.404-05:002011-05-17T16:13:51.404-05:00"Living is our best and most accurate researc..."Living is our best and most accurate research." This is exactly what I was chatting about the other day. I, too, have given up 'others' to write; whether it be working-out, friends, or time with my family, it's a sacrifice. But that sacrifice eventually must be balanced or everything else seems out of whack. I totally understand. :)S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-3714466536255954822011-05-17T15:15:21.098-05:002011-05-17T15:15:21.098-05:00I was nodding throughout your post, and to some of...I was nodding throughout your post, and to some of the comments you got. I did a similar post about not having enough time when 'T' was for time on the A-Z challenge.<br /><br />And do you know something Michael, I don't even know if all this effort I'm putting in is even worth it - ie, will I ever get that book published?<br /><br />It's easy to see how people give up along the way.<br /><br />Something has to give. I desperately need to get fit. I miss playing my piano, baking, sitting without thinking, inanely watching Tv with the kids...<br /><br />Life is too short.<br />xBluestocking Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01502764742097142372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-55320862453789261242011-05-17T14:58:15.386-05:002011-05-17T14:58:15.386-05:00Thanks everyone....
I appreciate all of you so mu...Thanks everyone....<br /><br />I appreciate all of you so much. I'm glad was able to give back to you for all the wonderful support and friendship you've given me.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-26069293330353027272011-05-17T13:36:48.196-05:002011-05-17T13:36:48.196-05:00This post has inspired me to get up and do somethi...This post has inspired me to get up and do something interesting this week. :D<br /><br />I would agree--from your blog, it seems like you really live life!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-82598980108507761252011-05-17T12:51:09.833-05:002011-05-17T12:51:09.833-05:00I also agree with Donna- You are always doing some...I also agree with Donna- You are always doing something! My next plan for living involves being able to go out swimming and camping with my girls this summer. I can't wait for the smell of campfire and Hot cocoa then for the sun shinning down on me and the girls as we romp in the water.Summer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-51494417625518026532011-05-17T12:21:10.176-05:002011-05-17T12:21:10.176-05:00I agree with Donna. I think you do live life to th...I agree with Donna. I think you do live life to the fullest. For me, simply being grateful helps. Since there are a lot of things each day I have to do, I try to be grateful for the 5 reasons I'm doing all of them (my husband and four children). I also like the mini-retreat idea, but I need something besides chocolate to treat myself with!Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184772057308479564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-5293962586923240282011-05-17T11:42:48.690-05:002011-05-17T11:42:48.690-05:00I wish I could say I live in the moment, but that&...I wish I could say I live in the moment, but that's not possible for me most of the time. <br /><br />I too, long to be fit after a long winter of sitting in a chair - alas my foot problems have kept me from my treadmill.<br /><br />I agree, there aren't enough hours in the day, my head is swimming right now with the release of my book and with new clients for my book trailer services. Somewhere in the middle of all the chaos, albeit good chaos, I have to finish my second book in the series. Sheesh!<br /><br />Have a wonderful week, Michael. It's nice to stop by and visit a friend as I have been much of a hermit lately.Wendy Tyler Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841984342368861282noreply@blogger.com