tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post2442243459067111808..comments2024-03-27T00:13:45.857-07:00Comments on Tote Bags 'n' Blogs: Lisa Hendrix: Conference BrainLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583249444580245924noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-48330595008672717702012-08-03T09:07:59.936-07:002012-08-03T09:07:59.936-07:00Lots of thoughtful responses here. Isn't it fa...Lots of thoughtful responses here. Isn't it fascinating how often walking, caffeine of some sort, and music come up? We all have so much in common.<br /><br />To clarify: Since Totebags & I are both on the West Coast, I'll be randomly picking the winner at noon Pacific time.Lisa Hendrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05050974002185743195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-59040973919901514952012-08-03T06:16:03.173-07:002012-08-03T06:16:03.173-07:00i will go hang-out with my friend :)i will go hang-out with my friend :)Eli Yantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207823134263812836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-52480981541377758762012-08-03T04:07:25.982-07:002012-08-03T04:07:25.982-07:00Drinking a strong Earl Grey tea, focussing on my b...Drinking a strong Earl Grey tea, focussing on my breathing for a while and maybe add a bit of soft piano music helps me focus on a new task or project. When I learned how to quilt it took a lot of tea and I even started walking in long cirkles round the coffeetable while I focused on breathing in and out... it did help a bit & I got the hang of it a little later.Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703207624563750522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-21923554038814774482012-08-02T22:16:11.000-07:002012-08-02T22:16:11.000-07:00I know exactly what Conference Brain feels like si...I know exactly what Conference Brain feels like since I do suffer from it from time to time with my day job. In the beginning when I didn't know how to handle it I did indeed suffer a period of paralyzing overwhelm, but since then I have found that a nice warm shower/bath to wash away the fuzziness of the brain and of course dirt and a nice mix of 80's/90's soft rock music really does*yadkny*https://www.blogger.com/profile/11009997492532854307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-27776551967729427092012-08-02T20:42:42.779-07:002012-08-02T20:42:42.779-07:00I usually just sit and try to calm my mind when I&...I usually just sit and try to calm my mind when I'm overwhelmed by a new project, when my mind is spinning and trying to think of where to start. Then I just jump in with both feet and get started and I'm okay.<br /><br />Barbed1951 at aol dot comBarbara E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10042665559975481397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-73824870884480562102012-08-02T20:29:58.824-07:002012-08-02T20:29:58.824-07:00thanks for a lovely post and giveaway! Looks like ...thanks for a lovely post and giveaway! Looks like you had fun! It's on my bucket list to attend RWA at least once :)<br /><br />Whenever I need to recharge the ol' brain cells, I take my pups for a long walk. I can either spend it mulling over the problem or just let the brain be blank. By the time I get home, I'm usually feeling better.<br /><br />efender1(at)gmail(dot)comerinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905574606129534214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-90223980858099315862012-08-02T20:05:03.330-07:002012-08-02T20:05:03.330-07:00I've found it a good idea to get a project str...I've found it a good idea to get a project straight in my mind, gather any supplies or information I might need, have a meal with protein for energy, have some water & some lite snacks available.<br /><br />sallans d at yahoo dot comDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17621358091229477687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-67142445127522801312012-08-02T18:56:20.088-07:002012-08-02T18:56:20.088-07:00I have often tried to figure out what can push me ...I have often tried to figure out what can push me to really attack a new project. And really I am one of those that has to have the mood hit just right and them I dive right in. I have to be really excited about it too. If I think of it then have to gather materials it will take me a lot longer to get excited again.<br /><br />bacchus76 at myself dot comdonnashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15468804026216474775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-57524778691209832962012-08-02T18:01:13.673-07:002012-08-02T18:01:13.673-07:00I have to have a clean and organized environment t...I have to have a clean and organized environment to start a new project. By the time I am finished with the project, everything is totally unorganized again. <br /><br />lag110 at mchsi dot comlag123https://www.blogger.com/profile/12337928476396088989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-83429029887022380242012-08-02T17:25:13.811-07:002012-08-02T17:25:13.811-07:00What a great post. Always jealous that others get...What a great post. Always jealous that others get to go to the awesome conferences. One of these years I hope to get to go. <br />To clear the cobwebs or to get out of a funk I will take a walk or sit outside and just listen to the quiet. Reading a good book or listening to music is another stress releaver. What a great prize, would love to win.<br />Christinebails@yahoo.comChrisbailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211119853890993337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-47953560711629347632012-08-02T17:02:10.155-07:002012-08-02T17:02:10.155-07:00I've found a good walk or Zumba helps to get m...I've found a good walk or Zumba helps to get my brain cells going. I guess it's the adrenaline pumping that does it. <br /><br />Looks like you had a blast! I imagine it does take it's toll when it's all said and done. <br /><br />I'm loving this giveaway. It's a generous one and I thank you for the chance to win. :)Leah Weller (leahluvsmedieval)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17868406686231656969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-74806739620564287342012-08-02T16:38:12.932-07:002012-08-02T16:38:12.932-07:00One day I'm going to have a Turducken for Than...One day I'm going to have a Turducken for Thanksgiving. I sometimes need to get not think about the upcoming project for a few days to clear my head and then start to prepare for it.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040629694490652973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-5916495277914597402012-08-02T16:18:37.719-07:002012-08-02T16:18:37.719-07:00For me starting a new project can be pretty hard m...For me starting a new project can be pretty hard most of the time, but on rare ocainsions I'll just start on one without really meaning to. But what I find goes really well with doing any kind of project is either good music to listen to or having something interesting to watch on tv.<br /><br />Megblod@yahoo.commegblodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00458759887153614031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-44206253723075881322012-08-02T14:41:43.050-07:002012-08-02T14:41:43.050-07:00Before starting a new project I do a bunch of rese...Before starting a new project I do a bunch of research then drag my feet a bit before starting. I end up thinking about it way too much before I decide to step back and jump into my yoga then I'm good to go.Lenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01961563333055272563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-20471672175363676942012-08-02T14:19:23.267-07:002012-08-02T14:19:23.267-07:00Ten or fifteen minutes on my exercise
glider gets ...Ten or fifteen minutes on my exercise<br />glider gets the muscles stretching, <br />the blood pumping and the lungs push-<br />ing the oxygen out into the body and <br />brain. I seem to "work" better after<br />each session! As mentioned previously,<br />music and chocolate help, too!!!<br /><br />Pat Cochran<br />p-cochran@juno@comPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-47670394536149651852012-08-02T13:59:20.378-07:002012-08-02T13:59:20.378-07:00Some great coffee & chocolate fires me right o...Some great coffee & chocolate fires me right out of the funk...girlygirlhoosier52https://www.blogger.com/profile/12253919063849062372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-24340434005651648012012-08-02T11:03:36.406-07:002012-08-02T11:03:36.406-07:00Starting a new project can be hard and daunting bu...Starting a new project can be hard and daunting but I've found that realxing in a tub full of bubbles while I listen to music can really help get me jazzed to get going on something new. <br /><br />miztik_rose@yahoo.comMary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-24755717502627774032012-08-02T10:52:28.511-07:002012-08-02T10:52:28.511-07:00I always undertake a new project with a list. I ha...I always undertake a new project with a list. I have my to-dos and goals I want to meet. Even if I don't meet them having them on a list where I can see them helps me know what I need to go to get something done. I find it helps when I have motivating music on, the beat or lyrics can really pump me up. Good luck!<br /><br />Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)comNahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02720440727711737600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-39726046681377838772012-08-02T10:29:21.121-07:002012-08-02T10:29:21.121-07:00Gym days always rev me up and then I have a very p...Gym days always rev me up and then I have a very productive and great day. More energy and ability to get going.petitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326383614079568432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-78848927194848380292012-08-02T10:27:12.286-07:002012-08-02T10:27:12.286-07:00What works is a lengthy walk in the clear, clean f...What works is a lengthy walk in the clear, clean fresh air in the foothills. Early morning is the best time and then my day beckons.travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191803578622949052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-42015142081120777672012-08-02T10:06:55.368-07:002012-08-02T10:06:55.368-07:00@Karen H in NC -- Here's your recipe!
Honey ...@Karen H in NC -- Here's your recipe!<br /><br />Honey Pom Pom<br /><br />1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka<br />3/4 oz. pomegranate juice<br />1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice<br />1/4 oz. honey syrup (equal parts honey & water)<br /><br />Directions: Shake very well with ice and strain into martini glass. Garnish with lime wheel.Lisa Hendrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05050974002185743195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-3763628379825274372012-08-02T09:39:42.173-07:002012-08-02T09:39:42.173-07:00My first cup of coffee in the morning gets me goin...My first cup of coffee in the morning gets me going. Now, we know it's 5 o'clock somewhere....I'd like to know what goes into that yummy looking Honey Pom Pom. From the name, I'm guessing honey, Pom Juice and vodka.<br /><br />kareninnc at gmail dot comKaren Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732638672537005826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-28724557907450073762012-08-02T08:52:44.280-07:002012-08-02T08:52:44.280-07:00I usually go to the gym to jump start my day. If f...I usually go to the gym to jump start my day. If for some reason i cannot do that i just go for a walk around my block. I basically do anything i can to jump start my brain.<br /><br />angelbiker82@gmail.comangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872628549380526803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-57550281864924638712012-08-02T07:38:54.220-07:002012-08-02T07:38:54.220-07:00I ususally need a a hike to clear the cobwebs befo...I ususally need a a hike to clear the cobwebs before taking on a daunting new task. It helps me to get my brain into gear.<br /><br />little lamb lst at yahoo dot comLilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13680968217522258788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-17533737899168322052012-08-02T06:09:58.282-07:002012-08-02T06:09:58.282-07:00Hi Lisa!
This is what I do to jump start my lazy ...Hi Lisa!<br /><br />This is what I do to jump start my lazy brain cells before tackling any project, I throw a quick karate kick in the air, yell,"Ai-Ya!" and then get to work. Ha,ha! Well, actually no. What I usually do is turn on my favorite music, spray some air freshner in the air, (love scents)get a tall cold glass of pop and then get to work. Works everytime for me. If it is a Michele L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15827059770508809460noreply@blogger.com