tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post2544234152499763569..comments2023-09-18T12:14:59.476+00:00Comments on First Draft Cafe: R is for - Reinvent YourselfMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-28098434219805374252013-04-21T12:06:46.179+00:002013-04-21T12:06:46.179+00:00I need to throw lots of stuff out,but I might need...I need to throw lots of stuff out,but I might need them....Anne Macklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635857544175826537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-30977854144630439102013-04-21T10:23:47.582+00:002013-04-21T10:23:47.582+00:00Throw out stuff...*has panic attack*...I've be...Throw out stuff...*has panic attack*...I've been endeavouring to get through my clutter for a while now, I'm improving. I can't chuck most stuff, so I'm piling anything that can be reused into bags to give to the local charities. Writers mags get torn to shreds and intresting articles kept on file until I can chuck them. I've a brand new writing space that I hope to start using real soon. So yes, moving stuff around, getting rid of what you can is good. brilliant post. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17465460330758905673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-40007664772829202352013-04-21T05:32:16.895+00:002013-04-21T05:32:16.895+00:00I've been trying to de-clutter for the last ye...I've been trying to de-clutter for the last year, but somehow still keep accumulating more stuff. It's a good thing to do though, especially with writing. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shortstoryideas.net/a-z-challenge" rel="nofollow">Short Story Ideas</a> & <a href="http://justermie.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Just Ermie</a> <br />Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12451009382871015780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-87267252673816875362013-04-21T02:02:06.226+00:002013-04-21T02:02:06.226+00:00Excellent suggestions! This sort of thing works gr...Excellent suggestions! This sort of thing works great for me. Stopping in from A-Z.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-5443765803610957162013-04-20T22:42:21.723+00:002013-04-20T22:42:21.723+00:00Thank you Connie, I have a room I need to clear ou...Thank you Connie, I have a room I need to clear out...it is sapping my energy. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-7710756856941221922013-04-20T21:40:54.680+00:002013-04-20T21:40:54.680+00:00This has been ongoing for me. Have lived in 18 hom...This has been ongoing for me. Have lived in 18 homes, so got used to packing and tossing things at an early age. But it's harder the older one gets. Too much sentimentality attached to all those things!! Just saying hi in A-Z.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-90243772749139897022013-04-20T21:30:58.110+00:002013-04-20T21:30:58.110+00:00Every second we can choose to reinvent and create ...Every second we can choose to reinvent and create who we want to be. Create some space for reinvention is also being able to complete what has been there before, in order to move forward. On my way to empty those drawers... :)<br />With great respect! A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-10605343203289982562013-04-20T21:25:33.229+00:002013-04-20T21:25:33.229+00:00Great post! I am about a hairs breathe away from b...Great post! I am about a hairs breathe away from being on hoarders!! I need to take your advice! Great R post. <br />Connie <br />A to Z-ing to the end<br /><a href="http://www.peanutbutterandwhine.com/" rel="nofollow">Peanut Butter and Whine</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005608252199574133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-48525999426047114672013-04-20T17:34:23.684+00:002013-04-20T17:34:23.684+00:00I try hard not to get in a muddle mid-stride, howe...I try hard not to get in a muddle mid-stride, however I always do! Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-38630954758548413242013-04-20T17:33:28.862+00:002013-04-20T17:33:28.862+00:00I almost mentioned a new hair style, but then coul...I almost mentioned a new hair style, but then couldn't link it to writing...it works for me though! I always feel better when I've been to the salon.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-77874926892642376832013-04-20T17:31:05.035+00:002013-04-20T17:31:05.035+00:00Cindy good for you...I manage to write several tim...Cindy good for you...I manage to write several times a week. Sometimes real life gets in the way though... ;-)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-44885428726441327962013-04-20T17:29:05.866+00:002013-04-20T17:29:05.866+00:00I could never throw a book away - giving them to g...I could never throw a book away - giving them to good homes is what I try to do... ;-)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-35270990757807935192013-04-20T17:27:56.438+00:002013-04-20T17:27:56.438+00:00It is...but once you make the leap it feels good. ...It is...but once you make the leap it feels good. Especially, if you give your things to charity shops, where you know they'll do some good, or to a friend in need.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-32786905767450010892013-04-20T17:25:17.270+00:002013-04-20T17:25:17.270+00:00I totally agree! I totally agree! Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-60350671805391923452013-04-20T17:24:40.635+00:002013-04-20T17:24:40.635+00:00Yes, sometime it is Teresa, but you'll get the...Yes, sometime it is Teresa, but you'll get there.<br /><br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-31953822337373858382013-04-20T15:35:57.930+00:002013-04-20T15:35:57.930+00:00Great posts, I love being organized, and always cl...Great posts, I love being organized, and always clean up and set things right before I start a new project, in the middle of one, things are a mess!<br /><br />Nice to meet you via the A to Z Maria!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-73742313208649081462013-04-20T15:17:17.471+00:002013-04-20T15:17:17.471+00:00I am in dire need of reinvented myself- a whole ov...I am in dire need of reinvented myself- a whole overhaul would be nice. But I'd settle for a new hair style. :)jaybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708353376256621965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-54370760105827273192013-04-20T15:14:33.031+00:002013-04-20T15:14:33.031+00:00Great pieces of advice - every single one. I make ...Great pieces of advice - every single one. I make time to write no matter what, but have the right spot and atmosphere helps make it easier.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515397829167775263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-60481334428540289942013-04-20T13:19:18.711+00:002013-04-20T13:19:18.711+00:00Great tips, but I am never, ever going to be able ...Great tips, but I am never, ever going to be able to throw away books. Even ones I don't like are in the loft. I almost gave one away once, but changed my mind!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-17521672837844680712013-04-20T09:03:20.447+00:002013-04-20T09:03:20.447+00:00But throwing things away is scary. What about if ...But throwing things away is scary. What about if I need it at some distant point in the future?!Rebeccah Giltrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12233619259915854967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-77744120567340110232013-04-20T08:25:09.680+00:002013-04-20T08:25:09.680+00:00Great post, Maria. The sun is out today, too, whic...Great post, Maria. The sun is out today, too, which only serves to make me feel even more optimistic. Re-inventing yourself is great advice, for life in general as well as writing. <br /><br /><a href="http://mrkelly2u.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Kelly's Eye - Writing, Music, Life</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-41334895643875279382013-04-20T07:34:23.114+00:002013-04-20T07:34:23.114+00:00I am currently reinventing myself - it's hard ...I am currently reinventing myself - it's hard work :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.com