tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post6154755559057730946..comments2023-10-30T05:01:33.905-07:00Comments on From the Inside...Out: Squeaking Bykathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-68254903705027681382010-07-13T17:36:11.562-07:002010-07-13T17:36:11.562-07:00Jerry: Oh. And how can one NOT be touched by such ...Jerry: Oh. And <i>how</i> can one NOT be touched by such kind words??<br /><br />Of course, you're right. Everyone has their own circumstances that have to be considered in making such a monumental decision. <br /><br />I suppose my frustration is in having the PASSION...and am just not clear on transferring it into something CONCRETE. Don't know if it's even possible....but I don't think I could live with myself if I didn't at least TRY.<br /><br />Thank you, my friend. Your words mean a lot...don't ever doubt that.<br />(And, right back at-cha, BTW.)kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-63527784477098308762010-07-13T17:17:31.309-07:002010-07-13T17:17:31.309-07:00Wendy Blum: Ha! It sounds to me like you could USE...Wendy Blum: Ha! It sounds to me like you could USE some serious career changes, doll! Or, at minimum...a long vacation! Hope you can get both!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-53210501177522619882010-07-13T17:15:18.052-07:002010-07-13T17:15:18.052-07:00Alicia: Aw, honey! And you're one of the few p...Alicia: Aw, honey! And you're one of the few people I've heard say that they actually love their jobs! I figured it would be a piece of cake for you! No worries....I will figure all this out. I'm actually hoping that somehow the answer will show itself...somehow....some way. I mean, it happens, right??<br />Thanks for trying!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-26267292899635578432010-07-13T17:12:37.821-07:002010-07-13T17:12:37.821-07:00John McElveen: Aw. That's really sweet...and I...John McElveen: Aw. That's really sweet...and I really appreciate it! I'm not saying the blogging will ever end (God, I can't imagine not being here...it's like my second home) I'm just grappling with whether to take the mental leap and try for the dream. Hey, with all the famous people I "know" from here...you'd think I'd have no prob getting my foot in the door, right??kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-16683901876309518412010-07-13T17:07:15.495-07:002010-07-13T17:07:15.495-07:00Runnergirl: Oh! I can't believe you've tur...Runnergirl: Oh! I can't believe you've turned my own words <i>against me</i>!!! Thank you for the kind words, sweetie...it's so hard to know whether you should go against the odds and take the risk, when you need to have this blind faith that you'll somehow succeed....all the while, knowing that there are others depending on you to support them. I don't need fortune...I just want to be happy and have what we really need to LIVE. And you're very welcome for MY comments....everyone loves feedback, right?kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-9966453068302347892010-07-13T17:01:51.145-07:002010-07-13T17:01:51.145-07:00f8hasit: "Follow the dream". Sigh....suc...f8hasit: "Follow the dream". Sigh....such lovely, optimistic words. My instinct, of course, is to do just that....or the question wouldn't have even come up here. I hear of so many ppl like your friend who are miserable (altho...such a shame....right industry...wrong position!) and I really don't want to be! However, I'm trying to think longer-term (for me, anything past about 8 mos-1 yr). I appreciate the input, hon....I really do.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-66405872238464787722010-07-13T16:57:23.254-07:002010-07-13T16:57:23.254-07:00Lauren: Wait....what? I know you've been worki...Lauren: Wait....what? I know you've been working on novels off and on for a while...but, never to be published? I've never heard of <i>that</i>. I'd like to believe that when we put our hearts & souls into something (ie: the very definition of passion) that we'll be somehow rewarded for it. Don't you? Or, like you said....what's it all for? I know, for me...I can't imagine loving anything more than the written word. I sense it's the same for you...Thanks for the great comment, sweetie.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-22878074192733574932010-07-13T16:52:03.041-07:002010-07-13T16:52:03.041-07:00Gigi: That is a most EXCELLENT idea...and I can to...Gigi: That is a most EXCELLENT idea...and I can totally see how your friend would be absolutely thrilled.<br />And you'd better believe I'll be looking into it!<br /><br />xoxoxokathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-73282496171555706692010-07-13T16:50:14.896-07:002010-07-13T16:50:14.896-07:00Oddyoddyo13: I totally get what you're saying,...Oddyoddyo13: I totally get what you're saying, sweetie. How wonderful it is that you know what you want....or, more importantly <i>who you are</i> at such a young age! Yes, you ARE a writer...I can only assume you were <i>born one</i>. And, as I've stated many times before....I can't wait to say, "I knew her when." Thanks for the advice from the heart, sweets.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-76005413370014192472010-07-11T05:25:55.904-07:002010-07-11T05:25:55.904-07:00I figure that no one can really answer this questi...I figure that no one can really answer this question. We don't understand your financial situation and the stuff you need to accomplish that usually takes money.<br /><br />I can say without hesitation that your writing is a gift of the gods and I think they would be pretty pissed off if you squandered it. So whatever you end up doing, always write. I wish that I could read some of your freelance work.<br /><br />You are a treasure Kathryn -- and I...we are privileged that you are willing to share bits of yourself with us.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278403041887060649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-76723542356038825112010-07-08T15:02:19.891-07:002010-07-08T15:02:19.891-07:00Every 7 years, huh? Well, I have a loooong road ah...Every 7 years, huh? Well, I have a loooong road ahead, LOL! In 7 years I will be 46!! Can't I just fall over from exhaustion then?! My career could be mattress tester in some furniture shop. Tiresome, boring career. But hey, I think my eyelids are up for that challenge ;)wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08737799277071093390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-69241318500660624472010-07-08T12:44:03.870-07:002010-07-08T12:44:03.870-07:00I've thought long and hard about what words of...I've thought long and hard about what words of wisdom to give to you dear Kathryn. What advice I could give you that would ease your troubles and the only thing I can think of is...when you figure all this out, can you please share it with me? Cause I haven't got a clue! SorryAliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196096131750922174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-63634155641169816062010-07-08T10:35:17.388-07:002010-07-08T10:35:17.388-07:00kathryn, My dear, The day YOU let go...WE Let go ...kathryn, My dear, The day YOU let go...WE Let go too! So, NO PRESSURE!!!! Hang on, and we can ALL help each other Hang on at different times.....<br /><br />Gotcher Back...Write on!<br /><br />JohnFull-On-Forwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964018803560952364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-44689765796468048502010-07-08T09:40:39.345-07:002010-07-08T09:40:39.345-07:00Thank you for the comments on my blog...
I think y...Thank you for the comments on my blog...<br />I think you are a great writer, blogwise and I would love to read some of your other stuff. I don't think you should relegate it to a hobby if it's something you love doing, why not get paid for it, even if it isn't full time?<br /><br />You keep telling us to go for what we want in life - take your own advice?!Runnergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959620202503355090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-76082271022867473132010-07-08T05:50:58.213-07:002010-07-08T05:50:58.213-07:00Benefits from a full time job WOULD be nice, but d...Benefits from a full time job WOULD be nice, but don't do it unless you are challenged by the position. I have a friend that absolutely HATES his job (editor magazine) and is really a writer (good one too) but is fearful of leaving the security of his job for his dream. He's miserable.<br /><br />Follow the dream. The rest will work itself out. I'm sure of it!<br />:-)f8hasithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09195691823384775191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-71791372950000872442010-07-07T21:08:51.738-07:002010-07-07T21:08:51.738-07:00Makes sense, but there are many ways of being grou...Makes sense, but there are many ways of being grounded in reality. And if you aren't working toward your dreams, what are you working toward. Yeah... I'm young... But you're clearly a writer. So write. You never know. You could be the lucky one in the whole statistics gamble. What creative writer was ever good at math anyway? Write for you. Even if you don't get published. I have three novels sitting in my closet that I will never publish but I wrote them for me. And I'm perfectly happy about that! So go for it!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082710284244037843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-88811417764188410532010-07-07T17:28:08.055-07:002010-07-07T17:28:08.055-07:00Just had to pop back into this conversation becaus...Just had to pop back into this conversation because I had a thought (not because I'm so wise or anything - just because random crap flies into my head at random moments, ya know, like when I'm standing in line for a ride in the blazing heat at a theme park) - if the benefits, being paid a full-time wage, etc. thing is really bothering you - have you thought of looking into some of these large companies? I know mine has a "Communications" Dept. where they put out a quarterly magazine, among other things. One of my friends - whose dream is photography - just got a job in that dept and is happy as a pig in mud. She gets to play/work with her craft & she gets paid & gets benefits.....just a thought. xoxoxoGigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-1422137253270493332010-07-07T16:24:20.854-07:002010-07-07T16:24:20.854-07:00I've never had a job, and I've never had t...I've never had a job, and I've never had to support anybody, so I wouldn't know that kind of pressure...But I'd stick with what I love. At the end of the day, I don't want to be miserable and rich. I want to be happy and poor. If giving up writing as a background noise rather than the earplugs blasting in your ears at full volume, I'd rather go with the earplugs. Who cares if I'm deaf by the end of it?<br /><br />Sorry, bad analogy, but I'd stick with what I love.Oddyoddyo13https://www.blogger.com/profile/05557994037779209704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-74695900762825454002010-07-07T15:17:02.432-07:002010-07-07T15:17:02.432-07:00Wendy Blum: Oh, sweetie...I'm not looking for ...Wendy Blum: Oh, sweetie...I'm not looking for some magic answer to all my worries here. It just helps to hear others' stories...what they do, how they feel about it, how they cope. Exactly as you've done. Everyone has their own battles/demons/hardships...we all know this. The trick (I think) is finding the compromise that you can live with. The professor of economics that I interviewed said that, on avg, we change jobs every 7 years. So, who's to say there's no career/passion in your future? I just found mine 6 years ago! Never say never! And I'm so glad I've "won you over"...it's an honor and a privilege to be read by you.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-40733860651605205562010-07-07T14:50:50.569-07:002010-07-07T14:50:50.569-07:00ValleyWriter: Wow. You're right, of course. Th...ValleyWriter: Wow. You're right, of course. These days, "job security" may be considered an oxymoron. But, I hope not...for all those fortunate enough to be hanging in there through these tough times. <br /><br />I often wonder: Are writers any different from other professions when it comes to landing a full-time paying gig? I mean, are there people who say, "I was a freelance botanist and now I've fulfilled my dream of doing it...with benefits!" I wonder...is there more passion for employment in the arts, or is it across the board?<br /><br />I agree that you are incredibly fortunate...but how can I envy you when you already know how lucky you are? So, I shall live vicariously through you...until I can do it for myself. Sound fair?kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-39549709986143227082010-07-07T14:38:06.944-07:002010-07-07T14:38:06.944-07:00Gay Guy: You make it sound so simple. I mean, 4 co...Gay Guy: You make it sound so simple. I mean, 4 concrete things....I should be able to do <i>that</i>, right? <br /><br />If only. God willing. From your mouth. It's not easy, dammit.<br /><br />Honestly? There's this teeny voice in my head that says that you're <i>supposed</i> to suffer through your workday. That it's what the majority of the world does. It's hard not to listen to it sometimes.<br /><br />(And for the record, it is not Clinton Kelly (my IV) saying it. HE'S the one that keeps saying, "Do what you love and you'll do it well and the $$ will follow." To which I usually reply, "Yeah. Easy for YOU to say.")<br /><br />And yes, GG...the blogiverse is a wonderful, rewarding, captivating place...filled with some amazing, fabulous people. It's also an internet Bermuda Triangle.<br /><br />Thanks so much for the comment.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-36719690186250061432010-07-07T14:30:59.699-07:002010-07-07T14:30:59.699-07:00Kathryn, I wish I could help you. However, I canno...Kathryn, I wish I could help you. However, I cannot. At least not with your career endeavors. You see, I am stuck in a dead-end job at a warehouse where I am considered part time without benefits. I get 39.75 hours per week. That's what the "big timers" call part time. Dumbest thing I ever heard. And with so many at the top of the heap, I may never see full time or benefits. That's a Union for ya.<br />So...I will be 39 in August and still don't have a career or any hopes of one. Ever. NO idea what I'd become if I had the money/time any way. <br />That sad tale aside, I CAN wish you the best of luck with whatever comes into your life. If writing is your passion, and you have a desire to pursue it into something more fulfilling, I have no doubt that you will succeed. You've won me over with your blog. And I tend to be one tough customer about what I read :)<br />BEST OF LUCK Kathryn! Wish I could give you more...wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08737799277071093390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-19950495625580231812010-07-07T14:16:33.614-07:002010-07-07T14:16:33.614-07:00Anonymous: Hey, sweetie! Said like someone who'...Anonymous: Hey, sweetie! Said like someone who's living in the trenches...and SURVIVING, as well. I'm TRYING....but sometimes, I'm afraid my thinking is turning into a Lifetime Movie of the Week....and you know as well as I do that we HATE THOSE!<br /><br />I WILL BE BRAVE. I WILL HAVE HOOTSPA. (Even if I spelled it wrong, I will still have it, dammit.) I just don't wanna be a Lifetime movie. Promise me that...kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-89878210739490751642010-07-07T13:59:14.172-07:002010-07-07T13:59:14.172-07:00Gigi: Wow. I know I keep telling you this but you&...Gigi: Wow. I know I keep telling you this but you're just so. freakin. wise. I DO wish you'd get that Magic-8 ball fixed, though. It's so nice to have an informed, backup to all our important decisions...<br /><br />I love it: "No guts, no glory, yada-yada." Funny, I don't remember that last part in ANY speech. Maybe my DV-R cut out early. I hate when that happens.<br /><br />And honey? For the record? Just 'cause you can't see the future does NOT MEAN you can't tell somebody what to do. I'm just saying...<br /><br />xoxo bberry bffkathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-58354611409674892382010-07-07T13:34:55.016-07:002010-07-07T13:34:55.016-07:00Heather: Aw, honey! You DO TOO have dreams, goals ...Heather: Aw, honey! You DO TOO have dreams, goals and aspirations....your wonderful hubby, your amazing grandkids, your crazy family! We all have <i>something</i> we want...and I'm not hellbent on the luxuries...unless you consider writing full-time to be one, which I believe it may very well be. Although, maybe the full-time writers don't think so. Now, <i>there's</i> some food for thought. And YES, I DID get something out of your comment. (Besides the fact that you were sweet, kind and funny.)kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.com