tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post5610218864065564030..comments2024-03-27T00:13:45.857-07:00Comments on Tote Bags 'n' Blogs: Louisa George: Stepping Out of The Comfort ZoneLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583249444580245924noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-418365641312310872013-10-11T06:07:54.107-07:002013-10-11T06:07:54.107-07:00Going for a work interview after being a stay at h...Going for a work interview after being a stay at home mother for over 20 years! Luckily I did get the job!Laurie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533221100348874087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-79989696277932848462013-10-05T07:16:28.186-07:002013-10-05T07:16:28.186-07:00I live a boring life before, that's what my fr...I live a boring life before, that's what my friends told me. I don't drink, I don't go out to parties and all of those things, but just last week, I stepped out of my "comfort zone" and tried something different. Went out with friends and tasted an alcoholic drink for the first time. I'm really not sure though if I want to do it again (the drinking part), got really sickLory Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11327942924618287215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-32418704894831302372013-10-04T11:27:17.555-07:002013-10-04T11:27:17.555-07:00I think I wanna do it again :DI think I wanna do it again :DAlina Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373709412675787965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-59453430844726516252013-10-03T13:33:42.317-07:002013-10-03T13:33:42.317-07:00Linda, there's nothing that says you have to s...Linda, there's nothing that says you have to step out of your comfort zone- if you're happy where you are then that is great! We're all just looking for a bit of happy in the end.Louisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-89646494585097606992013-10-03T13:31:46.194-07:002013-10-03T13:31:46.194-07:00Jo, well done on taking that step. It's very d...Jo, well done on taking that step. It's very daunting to put your work out there, believe me, I know. Keep doing it, keep getting feedback, learn and grow. Best of luck!Louisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-60593003751051691072013-10-03T08:26:02.829-07:002013-10-03T08:26:02.829-07:00I have to admit, I pretty much stay in my comfort ...I have to admit, I pretty much stay in my comfort zone. I've never been very adventurous so I lead a pretty dull life. Linda Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496464041656744569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-72083181865202564962013-10-02T23:20:16.192-07:002013-10-02T23:20:16.192-07:00I entered a story I 've written to a contest. ...I entered a story I 've written to a contest. Was always too selfconcious and shy about sharing my stuff. Didn't win but got a nice reply and it was, for me, a good thing to do. Stepping out and taking a chance :)Jo's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271078986113832925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-14030160725001756142013-10-02T22:54:34.813-07:002013-10-02T22:54:34.813-07:00Pat, you sound like an amazing woman, well done- a...Pat, you sound like an amazing woman, well done- again, public speaking is one of my greatest fears so I have nothing but respect for you. I love your mottos.Louisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-58742641459835201782013-10-02T22:52:39.730-07:002013-10-02T22:52:39.730-07:00Aly, you are so right- you all rock! There is noth...Aly, you are so right- you all rock! There is nothing that would convince me that throwing myself from a great height with nothing but a bit of rope to hold me is a good idea- I am in awe of you!Louisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-65802003590834275102013-10-02T21:09:02.970-07:002013-10-02T21:09:02.970-07:00Thirty-eight years ago, I decided to become a par...Thirty-eight years ago, I decided to become a parish scripture reader. I, who could not speak publicly, was going to be the 2nd woman in our parish in a formerly all-male ministry. My quivery, quavery voice made the children think I was crying! I stayed with the ministry all these years and I'm now the go-to reader when others are not available. My mottos: " Practice Makes Perfect&Pat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-34323336111647614712013-10-02T14:19:33.942-07:002013-10-02T14:19:33.942-07:00You ladies rock! I don't have any "steppe...You ladies rock! I don't have any "stepped out of the comfort zone" stories as big as yours, but I am prod to say that I've conquered my fear of hight by going bungee-jumping. It was awesome, the adrenalin,.... I have no words to explain the rush. Alina Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373709412675787965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-28031466632372434792013-10-02T13:51:48.675-07:002013-10-02T13:51:48.675-07:00Erin, getting your own place must definitely have ...Erin, getting your own place must definitely have felt daunting, but I'm so pleased you and your pup are happy. Sometimes things turn out for the best, even though we may not think so at the time xxLouisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-74451892142017490632013-10-02T13:49:34.167-07:002013-10-02T13:49:34.167-07:00Cathy, oh my goodness, I am so very, very sorry fo...Cathy, oh my goodness, I am so very, very sorry for your loss. <br /><br />Things you might have been able to handle together, and even perhaps shrug off (plumbing and air conditioning etc) must seem like they are piling up. If I were you I'd make a written list of all the important things that need doing and then tick them off one by one- that way you may feel as if you're achieving Louisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-6488356505293712632013-10-02T13:42:05.379-07:002013-10-02T13:42:05.379-07:00Hi Lil, first steps are often the hardest, I tell ...Hi Lil, first steps are often the hardest, I tell that to my boys when they are scared about trying something new. I still get scared by first steps, walking into a room when I don't know anyone etc- but well done you for taking that first step and getting a job plus a promotion!Louisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-68210317405368209292013-10-02T13:40:08.478-07:002013-10-02T13:40:08.478-07:00Wow, Laney4 you've really been pushing yoursel...Wow, Laney4 you've really been pushing yourself and stepped out of the box, I hope you've enjoyed all your new accomplishments, they sound amazing. I have to say public speaking is one of my pet fears, but there's no way I could sing in front of anyone (unless I'd had a few wines first). Go You!Louisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-20882869128279212872013-10-02T13:13:46.432-07:002013-10-02T13:13:46.432-07:00A 5 yr relationship ended at the end of the summer...A 5 yr relationship ended at the end of the summer and I got my own place for me and my pup. It seemed so daunting at the time, but it's awesome now! We love it and have met great new neighbors and since it's such a dog friendly place, my dog is so happy :) erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905574606129534214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-60197054157598798792013-10-02T11:49:06.508-07:002013-10-02T11:49:06.508-07:00I am out of my comfort zone now. My dh of 39 year...I am out of my comfort zone now. My dh of 39 years passed away August 1st from cancer, and I am trying to make a new life without him. It seems like everything is coming at me at once: air conditioner twice, plumber to snake out basement drain, two sick dogs, planing a renovation of my bathrooms, and now my dryer has gone out and I will probably have to buy another one. Also, I am planning a Cathy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402868229427304647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-6712240645039430802013-10-02T10:59:27.504-07:002013-10-02T10:59:27.504-07:00I had not been long out of college before marrying...I had not been long out of college before marrying and becoming a homemaker. Nearly 2 decades afterward, I realized that the kids didn't need me as much as when they were young. So I stepped out of my comfort zone and into the workforce. I found a position just before the economic downturn. Then my husband had problems finding enough work, but by then I had received a promotion and raise.Lilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13680968217522258788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-46023998738352110972013-10-02T08:45:50.247-07:002013-10-02T08:45:50.247-07:00Since turning 50, it is like I have given myself p...Since turning 50, it is like I have given myself permission to "step out of the box". Perhaps it's because my children have grown up and I no longer have to "hold their hand". I have tried numerous vegetables (liking most, detesting several), gone through a haunted barn (and laughed uproariously at the "ghosts'" antics), climbed a small mountain without a Laney4https://www.blogger.com/profile/06990122242183752771noreply@blogger.com