tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post9129202973142817578..comments2023-10-25T03:45:03.077-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Watery Tart: Step OutsideHart Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-36659837418246742292010-05-12T20:01:45.374-04:002010-05-12T20:01:45.374-04:00I have always been one to try and understand peopl...I have always been one to try and understand people. Generally I walk away stumped half the time but I try. My grandmother always said I'd take in any stray off the street. I've always been a people watcher, and love to hear their stories. Most of them anyway haha, I do get on my soap box occasionally.<br />Always been a people watcher, they intrigue me. Also thanks for visiting my site today. Its like a week old and lonely and kinda pathetic. :( lolErica Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047782756627025143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-79534382509038822372010-05-10T23:42:11.697-04:002010-05-10T23:42:11.697-04:00Everyone has a story; I found your reporting write...Everyone has a story; I found your reporting writer self its seeing a different approach!<br />It is a great way to uncover characters! Being open, changes your focus!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting me~Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-58561880571669210222010-05-10T19:22:12.225-04:002010-05-10T19:22:12.225-04:00I can see you drawing the person who needs sympath...I can see you drawing the person who needs sympathy, Pat--I'd definitely talk to you! (though I try not to whine much...erm... except about being stuck in the airport all of mother's day--whined about that a bit... It's possibly a 'too nice' thing, but there are worse things you could be.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-17508538256473117162010-05-10T17:26:03.371-04:002010-05-10T17:26:03.371-04:00I travel with my nose stuck in a book these days b...I travel with my nose stuck in a book these days because I invariably attract the whiny talker. I guess I look sympathetic, or too wimpy to protest. :0Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-74828589201614564612010-05-10T17:25:16.410-04:002010-05-10T17:25:16.410-04:00Marie-it was truly FABULOUS! I had such a good ti...Marie-it was truly FABULOUS! I had such a good time and am honored you guys made the drive for me! And it seems to me boys were always easier for you to catch than me... You would have had to fight them off.<br /><br />Marjorie--totally with you on snobs... I am solidly ANTI snob (a snob against snobbery, if you will... however hypocritical that makes me)<br /><br />Helena--it's TRUE--I did feel my world expanding! I think much more so with my writer's hat on than in prior encounters.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-69219925948367376002010-05-10T16:56:44.946-04:002010-05-10T16:56:44.946-04:00My dear.. I was impressed (and relieved) that you ...My dear.. I was impressed (and relieved) that you had been entertained for such a long time. Meeting men? No question with the long legs and gorgeous curly blonde hair that you were blessed with (coming from a vertically challenged and straight haired friend). <br /><br />It was truly a joy to see you again after all these years! Next time, we'll be on time so that we can have more time together. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-31878775983880700022010-05-10T16:54:24.616-04:002010-05-10T16:54:24.616-04:00Isn't it great meeting the kind of people you&...Isn't it great meeting the kind of people you're usually never around? It's like feeling your world expand as you talk with them. Of course there are also new people you just wanna get away from...Helena Soisterhttp://www.becominglayla.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-40965329013275813812010-05-10T16:36:33.783-04:002010-05-10T16:36:33.783-04:00I love talking to new people. Know what I can'...I love talking to new people. Know what I can't stand though? Snootyness. Drive me batty.Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958530958484080973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-27069242132525145022010-05-10T15:30:02.450-04:002010-05-10T15:30:02.450-04:00It IS, isn't it? I wish I was better at short...It IS, isn't it? I wish I was better at shorts, but maybe I oughta give it a shot, anyway.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-41862894332873455082010-05-10T14:02:52.570-04:002010-05-10T14:02:52.570-04:00Wow...that's pretty much a short story waiting...Wow...that's pretty much a short story waiting to happen, no?Not Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17817871438213291396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-75162405993246624592010-05-10T12:40:53.270-04:002010-05-10T12:40:53.270-04:00Becky-your roomie is lucky to have you. I think s...Becky-your roomie is lucky to have you. I think stable friends who care enough to help with the bad, but also bring them back around to reality, because it can be really hard--are so critical to getting LIFE back... (as opposed to survival).Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-35415526372392151612010-05-10T10:56:14.419-04:002010-05-10T10:56:14.419-04:00My roommate has PTSD... we handle it together. He ...My roommate has PTSD... we handle it together. He was in the desert for 2 years and had to go through some pretty awful stuff. But I'm his sane person who keeps him on track and he's doing all right. ;)<br /><br />Glad you had a great trip with lots of adventures and even more writing fodder! Awesome! And thanks for sharing it with us.B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112783922833164491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-2623352298550800872010-05-10T10:52:29.263-04:002010-05-10T10:52:29.263-04:00Readersdai--welcome! And thank you! I do like li...Readersdai--welcome! And thank you! I do like listening, but seeking out new people to listen to is newer in my skill set.<br /><br />Jessica--Tami is my FIRST name, but I drop it for the writing stuff--the rest of my name is mine, too though. I think your reaction is a pretty normal one (as is meeting NEW people to try to fix the relationship that didn't go so well the first time)--it is exhausting day in and day out. It's good to have recognized it--to go forward from there. I wish you the best sorting it out! (my husband has similar demons to the ones my dad never dealt with, so you really have my well wishes and sympathy there)Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-78151800195516489082010-05-10T10:45:44.901-04:002010-05-10T10:45:44.901-04:00What??? Tami??? Is that your real name?
Ahem ...
...What??? Tami??? Is that your real name?<br /><br />Ahem ...<br /><br />I know exactly how it feels to spend time with a 'me me me - my pain my pain' person. As you know my mother was one. I did shut off completely at one point and just consoled her robotically without a care in the world. It didn't do me any good, because I became completely intollerant to sickness. Whenever someone was sick, I could feel a million eyes roll around my head, while thinking, "just get over yourself."<br /><br />But that's horrible, and really selfish. I had become REALLY selfish and started not to care at all. That was until I realised that the man I fell in love with had a similar panic disorder to my mother(I know, how the hell did that happen, right? What am I a magnet to this stuff?)<br /><br />Anyway, my point is, because of this, I had become a 'me me me - what about the pain you are causing me' kinda person. I didn't like that, and I've had to force myself to find some compassion - becasue ultimately, if my partner, was run over by a truck, instead of suffering a panic attack, I wouldn't be rolling my eyes, would I? He suffers. And I have to help him get through it and put my bitterness aside. It's hard, but I'm starting to get better at it.Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-12079728795687799442010-05-10T09:59:14.299-04:002010-05-10T09:59:14.299-04:00Hi!
people find it difficult in finding people wh...Hi!<br /><br />people find it difficult in finding people who lend their ears, and here i see someone who hve lent it to many ( so we got this post right ? )<br />the people u met and their characters mentioned seemed interesting...Readers Daishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06743365366490863078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-52650508526917695842010-05-10T09:20:10.893-04:002010-05-10T09:20:10.893-04:00Alex! You snuck in there! Sometimes the whiny on...Alex! You snuck in there! Sometimes the whiny one just WON'T stop talking though--I am too well socialized to just walk away, so I can get STUCK...Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-53557335876223246782010-05-10T09:19:21.771-04:002010-05-10T09:19:21.771-04:00Jan--saw your FABULOUS 8th of May post! And yes.....Jan--saw your FABULOUS 8th of May post! And yes... novel's needs much come first!<br /><br />Mari people ARE interesting, aren't they!? (got your post card and pins when I got home--I LOVE them! <br /><br />Elizabeth-I only watch if I'm drinking COFFEE, but beer gets the tongue wagging, if you know what I mean...Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-42730841733382412032010-05-10T09:11:29.394-04:002010-05-10T09:11:29.394-04:00The whiney person is never the center of my attent...The whiney person is never the center of my attention for long.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-59549299795897196562010-05-10T09:07:02.870-04:002010-05-10T09:07:02.870-04:00People ARE interesting. You did well to talk to th...People ARE interesting. You did well to talk to them...usually I'll just eavesdrop and watch them :) Whenever I stretch myself to step outside my ordinary group of friends, I learn something that can help me create a character.Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-4362131919282939532010-05-10T07:55:02.861-04:002010-05-10T07:55:02.861-04:00I absolutely loved this post, Tami. PEOPLE, man! P...I absolutely loved this post, Tami. PEOPLE, man! People are so darned INTERESTING! And I agree, seeing people as characters make them even more interesting. Getting to know new people, and new characters - extremely interesting!!! I need to do more people-watching :)<br /><br />And - *snort* - my word verification was "funny food". In Norwegian, that is... *giggles*Cruella Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422848273167338884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-16666826776610689302010-05-10T07:42:19.936-04:002010-05-10T07:42:19.936-04:00I love all those characters you met! They probably...I love all those characters you met! They probably don't know they are characters and think they're just people but you and I know differently don't we? All is subject to our novels' needs...<br />Please check out my response to your 8th of May posting - I couldn't post it until today...Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.com