tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post115803004815697057..comments2023-12-23T07:29:02.620-06:00Comments on Diary of a Self-Portrait: 108 ways to just write the damn thing.Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10377814945121401007noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1158149529514168602006-09-13T07:12:00.000-05:002006-09-13T07:12:00.000-05:00I've been so horrible about reading blogs lately.....I've been so horrible about reading blogs lately...catching up on yours this morning...so I'm commenting on many at once:)<BR/>I've heard good things about this book on multiple occasions, but I think you have now officially convinced me to read it. And there is more brilliant structure out there in the universe...it is deep within you, my brilliant friend. And it will emerge...I know that it will!<BR/>As for the loneliness of a new city (earlier post), I know that feeling. I, too, crave that person-to-person female companionship. Which is why I am deciding in this moment that we absolutely MUST plan a trip to meet...easier said than done, I know. But we need those long walks and late night talks with too much wine and lots of coffee.<BR/>I could write so much to you write now, but not the space or time at this moment. I promise I will write soon....I miss you dearly and love you to pieces sweet girl!!!tara dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493936146686473190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1158116534502302312006-09-12T22:02:00.000-05:002006-09-12T22:02:00.000-05:00Ah you make me smile and giggle and want to grab y...Ah you make me smile and giggle and want to grab you and give you a big smooch on your cheek because you are so damn clever and honest and terrific.<BR/><BR/>How is it that you stole the very last witty words to describe feelings I feel like I myself have had at some time reading or looking at someone elses art?Colorsonmymindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02424878757140605099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1158113223831167792006-09-12T21:07:00.000-05:002006-09-12T21:07:00.000-05:00jessie, i so relate to the challenge you describe!...jessie, i so relate to the challenge you describe! i am writing a book with a subject i know by heart and another on a subject i love, and with both it is like wrestling an aligator to organize it, string it together in some sacred readable way. i write outlines, free associate, choose single words, phases, concepts....<BR/><BR/>and somehow i can't find the natural rhythm of it. it feels like i'm trying to learn to ride a bicycle by reading instead of doing. <BR/><BR/>all this said, maybe the doing is the guide.....<BR/><BR/>:)kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1158105715799731822006-09-12T19:01:00.000-05:002006-09-12T19:01:00.000-05:00well, i need that book like -um...yesterday please...well, i need that book like -<BR/>um...yesterday please and thankyou-<BR/>i mean the one YOU are writing <BR/>of course...<BR/><BR/>what do you think of my itineray<BR/>btw? (i have a little boy with<BR/>me)<BR/><BR/>i am going to get that book<BR/>eat pray love<BR/>right away <BR/>and i have a set of those beads<BR/>yet...<BR/><BR/>alas, i lack structure - i just<BR/>cannot be creative with <BR/>structure - so far, anyway....<BR/><BR/>smiles!!<BR/><BR/>i love your blog, love your<BR/>template....sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661402907743286458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1158100472101119832006-09-12T17:34:00.000-05:002006-09-12T17:34:00.000-05:00I really enjoyed that book. And I know that you wi...I really enjoyed that book. And I know that you will take your travels and experiences and your wonderful ability to string together words in poetic fashion and create a beautiful work of art (aka as the thesis)! No doubt whatsoever, dear Jessie. You'll do a wonderful job, so don't stress. xoparis parfaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457437124988976587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1158098265909825872006-09-12T16:57:00.000-05:002006-09-12T16:57:00.000-05:00Jessie, how important this is to you is just screa...Jessie, how important this is to you is just screaming off the page. And it is a huge deal that you are going to write this - and you can do it. You have a gift with words, lady. And you only have to coax one word out at a time.<BR/><BR/>What would your first little bead look like? If you were going to tell me something about your trip to India, what's the first thing you would say? Imagine we're sitting having that mocha together, and your mind casts over the experience. What's the first word that comes out of your mouth? Put it on the page. Let your story out.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497908067812978628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1158078950534699702006-09-12T11:35:00.000-05:002006-09-12T11:35:00.000-05:00I love this idea of the beads. I have not read thi...I love this idea of the beads. I have not read this book yet and I am feeling SOooo OUT OF THE LOOP listening to others rave about it. I am not Hindu or Buddhist or even Catholic and yet this idea of holding beads has always sounded divine. <BR/>You will get the paper underway. Just breathe and then pretend you are telling your story to your best friend, and your best friend is blind ( which makes you really eager to share the sounds, textures, flavors, and tell him or her your stories with all of the senses involved.)Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18266495150913013825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1158078470319045382006-09-12T11:27:00.000-05:002006-09-12T11:27:00.000-05:00oh Jessie-- first, I LOVE the new design of your s...oh Jessie-- first, I LOVE the new design of your site-- gorgeous.<BR/><BR/>Second, i, too, adored Eat Love Pray-- adored it. But do not fret-- do not worry-- savor the inspiration and KNOW that you will have your OWN perfect idea for you thesis-- structure is good and you will find yours. Remember, there is NO LIMIT to all the creativity and abundance out there for you to draw from-- there's not just one pink flower, is there?<BR/><BR/>You will totally do it and your book is going to be fabulous.<BR/><BR/>~bluepoppyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-1158035674013484102006-09-11T23:34:00.000-05:002006-09-11T23:34:00.000-05:00oh jessie, while i can't completely understand wha...oh jessie, while i can't completely understand what you're going through with writing about your travels, i think i can sort of relate -- i had something very incredible happen to me several years ago and i've wanted to write about it ever since too, but i have often been so scared and overwhelmed by it that i haven't started -- it's like i am terrified that i will not be able to do the expereince justice if that makes sense. and the mala beads that gilbert used to structure her book really hooked me too!!!! best of luck getting your thesis done, jessie -- you're a great writer and i know you can do this!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com