tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post4302486440964564735..comments2023-11-23T09:51:07.448-05:00Comments on A Literary Odyssey: Where I Discuss the Fate of my Blog.Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18420476898132383974noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-29245385421767273402014-01-05T21:32:59.465-05:002014-01-05T21:32:59.465-05:00Top Ten Classified Website List, Pakistani Classif...Top Ten Classified Website List, Pakistani Classified Sites, USA Classifieds, Indian Classifieds, Entertainment Articles, Entertainment News, Entertainment Pictures, Bollywood, Hollywood and Lollywood Pictures and Videos, Entertainment Latest updates, Hot Entertainment News and Pictures Funny Entertainment Pictures, lol Pictures, Funny Pictures and every thing you want...<br />www.hotcurrentaffairs.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00993116376366695814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-72692869241179393482013-06-19T11:12:47.969-04:002013-06-19T11:12:47.969-04:00So sorry to hear about your struggles with school ...So sorry to hear about your struggles with school and Lupus. It is difficult to maintain life let alone a blog when you're in the midst of something like that. <br /><br />I'm glad to hear you will continue to nurture your online presence while you continue to take care of yourself. I have struggled over the years to keep my blog alive, my sanity, and any semblance of a life since I became caregiver for my elderly parents. It's approaching ten years now. I had no idea it would consume my life so. <br /><br />I look forward to your reading expeditions this summer and do wish you the very best complete with rest, relaxation, and an increase of good health. vikk simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11403016433753838714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-25805932930465165442013-06-17T16:17:42.788-04:002013-06-17T16:17:42.788-04:00That's some big news, Allie, I'm not surpr...That's some big news, Allie, I'm not surprised you haven't had time to blog or even read much after the year you've had. I can't imagine what it must be like to have a diagnosis like that on top of studying etc. I'm hoping to get a teaching job (or even just relief work) when I move back to Australia later this year, and I know my blogging and reading is going to take a big dent, because I know how much work it is to plan lessons etc., I used to spend hours working on all the different classes I had, at night. I'm not looking forward to that side of it: to having to put my love of reading (and blogging) to one side. <br /><br />I don't know much about Lupus but I hope things get better for you, and if you keep blogging, there'll be lots of us who will certainly keep reading. All the best, Shannon.Shannon (Giraffe Days)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00873129203015194947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-62909349186241465662013-06-16T07:53:19.423-04:002013-06-16T07:53:19.423-04:00No matter what you do, don't ever delete your ...No matter what you do, don't ever delete your blog. Neglect it. Abandon it. Sabotage it.But never, ever delete it. You will regret it one day when you wish you could go back and read what you wrote. I know I do. Take care.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07998996750944114185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-22009202801997732992013-06-13T08:57:42.147-04:002013-06-13T08:57:42.147-04:00Hugs. If I remember correctly from FB today or tom...Hugs. If I remember correctly from FB today or tomorrow might actually be your last day? Sounds about right since this post is now 20 days old. I've battled with some of these emotions (for me it's depression rather than trying to emotionally handle a new diagnosis like Lupus) and in the end I've decided to do what I can do and let the guilt of it go away. Which is why I'm commenting twenty days late. Part of that kills me and makes me feel shameful, but it's the best I can do. Anyway, all that to say--do what you need to do and let the guilt and the stress go. It's not worth it mentally or physically. I hope you have a beautiful summer and are able to put your feet up a little. xoTrish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-63114091483177912942013-06-08T13:13:23.119-04:002013-06-08T13:13:23.119-04:00Hi there. I have really enjoyed your blog. I am al...Hi there. I have really enjoyed your blog. I am also sort of off and on. I guess I just wanted to say that what you are saying really resonates with me . . . Having stress amd health problems interrupt your happy place. :) I think it is important to do a little something for yourself, even if it ends up being inconsistent. It does help the mornings to seem a little brighter. Good luck with your treatment. And just so u know, I'm happy to read whatever you post, no matter how sporatic. :)Camhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000196202918787892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-14914310812968944022013-06-08T03:19:50.989-04:002013-06-08T03:19:50.989-04:00I wish you the best sweetie but please thinking of...I wish you the best sweetie but please thinking of keeping the blog here not deleting it; you are such an inspiration :) .<br /><br />Nevey...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-37905178763945229182013-06-05T21:55:59.494-04:002013-06-05T21:55:59.494-04:00Sending you good thoughts, Allie!Sending you good thoughts, Allie!Chris Wolakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618567314664566619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-19639801606170557322013-06-04T11:10:00.769-04:002013-06-04T11:10:00.769-04:00Summer is almost here! Hang in there. :)Summer is almost here! Hang in there. :)Roof Beam Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06792884580084363046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-27113309718108806612013-06-02T13:47:46.248-04:002013-06-02T13:47:46.248-04:00Best of luck to you no matter what you decide to d...Best of luck to you no matter what you decide to do about your blog. The blogging community will miss you if you choose to go, but do what's best for you and your health!<br /><br />Happy thoughts to you- Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-81952048843994563672013-05-30T21:15:36.365-04:002013-05-30T21:15:36.365-04:00Stay strong and do what makes you the happiest. V...Stay strong and do what makes you the happiest. Very best wishes,<br /><br />-AaronAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18026755561948989932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-27939071828127056972013-05-28T15:23:52.154-04:002013-05-28T15:23:52.154-04:00The number of comments shd show you that we all ca...The number of comments shd show you that we all care about you and are happy to see you back.mercuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593119771121495304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-65310400260044823792013-05-27T22:54:08.045-04:002013-05-27T22:54:08.045-04:00I understand the struggle. I am currently working ...I understand the struggle. I am currently working on my teaching degree and my blog has suffered for it. I am just now (well last three weeks) able to post the weekly memo "From the editor's desk" consistently. I haven't posted a review in forever and I'm barely there in the ginormous space of the internet. Hang in there. Regroup- I recently gave myself permission to just read for me instead of reviews and tours. It's been really freeing. I've been reading the same book for a couple of weeks, but I'm getting so much out of it and I am able to do more hw without getting distracted. I'll be here (and if I'm not it's not you it's me too lazy to connect via the computer). Even if no one is here, this is your space to put out there and connect as you see fit. Starr Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617802298680632466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-77418257464144844532013-05-27T21:39:21.201-04:002013-05-27T21:39:21.201-04:00When testing out a couple of new feed readers to r...When testing out a couple of new feed readers to replace Google Reader, your's was one of the three or four blogs I always fed into these new programs because while I cannot read every blog I subscribe to, if there is a new post on your blog I will always read that first.<br /><br />Wasn't it just a short time ago that you were sincerely hoping for a full time teaching position? I know that the non-classroom hours are far more than any parent realizes. No one expects to be diagnosed with a chronic illness nor other complications. Each of us can only accept the things that are thrown our way and take on one day at a time.<br /><br />I hope you decide to continue the blog, but in any event have a wonderful and restful summer. Hope your next book is a great one.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140033967048452572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-59333991713567504442013-05-27T16:29:22.688-04:002013-05-27T16:29:22.688-04:00Just here to send a big hug your way, Allie, and l...Just here to send a big hug your way, Allie, and let you know that I think about you regularly. :)Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-61374227459207670122013-05-26T08:17:01.040-04:002013-05-26T08:17:01.040-04:00I'm a regular reader though I don't leave ...I'm a regular reader though I don't leave many comments. Your blog has inspired me to read more classics and I really feel like I know you in person sometimes when I'm reading. <br /><br />Think about what makes you happy and don't worry as much about views or comments. I'd say keep reading though. For me, it is therapeutic and it offers me much comfort when I feel down or unwell. <br /><br />Hope you'll get better very soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018970977588616294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-33763174256362231772013-05-25T20:28:57.076-04:002013-05-25T20:28:57.076-04:00Like Chris, I'm always here reading! I hope th...Like Chris, I'm always here reading! I hope that this summer finds you relaxed and a little bit reenergized and that things get better. <3 Whether you choose to continue blogging or not, you have to do what's best for you. I'll certainly miss A Literary Odyssey if it goes away, but if YOUR blog isn't working for you? It should be a fun, happy-making thing in your life. Nothing stressful at all. Leslie @ This is the Refrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027804132268043518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-52790442994239290172013-05-25T11:42:38.869-04:002013-05-25T11:42:38.869-04:00I always read all of your posts, and I know your s...I always read all of your posts, and I know your story. I do hope you get the rest and rejuvenation that you need to heal and make the right choices for your health.Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-78777699391771645112013-05-25T02:04:00.927-04:002013-05-25T02:04:00.927-04:00I don't always comment, but I'm here readi...I don't always comment, but I'm here reading!! I hope things get better for you Allie! My thoughts are with you.chrisa511https://www.blogger.com/profile/05793512698366676453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-87972311801783500452013-05-24T23:10:00.284-04:002013-05-24T23:10:00.284-04:00Allie, I really feel for you and hope that your su...Allie, I really feel for you and hope that your summer will be very restful and renewing. As one of your faithful readers, I hope you will be able to continue blogging at least here and there. There is no pressure at all to keep up a certain rate. I subscribe by email and get notifications about new posts, so even if months and months go by, I would still find out there's a new post and happily read it. But of course we all want you to take care of yourself and do what is best for you. In any case, I really, really hope that you won't completely delete your blog. I was sad when J deleted hers. Even if you don't continue it, there are readers who will read and enjoy old posts. <br />Take care, and God bless you, Allie! : )Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103970947657616938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-58599628605847693622013-05-24T22:32:14.772-04:002013-05-24T22:32:14.772-04:00That's right, we've been missing you. Plea...That's right, we've been missing you. Please give this blog, and your reading hobby, a second chance. Just take it easy and don't force yourself too much, while keep doing nice things that you like. <br /><br />Be happy and take care. :DLemon Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340029101536146372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-59895087143445986152013-05-24T20:57:05.664-04:002013-05-24T20:57:05.664-04:00Hi Allie, I know how you feel and I am not a blog...Hi Allie, I know how you feel and I am not a blogger that has large expectations or masses of followers. I have MS and sometimes I type and don't even know where my fingers are but I love the blogging community and know I need to continue to do things to be part of it. I read shorter books, don't put pressure on myself to keep up with what everyone else is reading and once I started really reading what I wanted to when I wanted to things were easier. You will learn to manage your health, it is difficult at first . You don't have to be or try to be positive all the time. Just do what you can do and hang the rest. Take care, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-57784080935796984252013-05-24T19:48:53.849-04:002013-05-24T19:48:53.849-04:00I nearly gave up my blog recently as well, but the...I nearly gave up my blog recently as well, but then the Classics Spin inspired me to give it another go. Oh!!!! I just remembered!! I'm coming to Michigan in July -- if you're around, I'd love to meet you in real life!!!! Let me know if you're interested, I don't want to add any more stress. Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-38156138138786020282013-05-24T16:16:21.021-04:002013-05-24T16:16:21.021-04:00I think a summer focused on you and the things you...I think a summer focused on you and the things you enjoy sound like a great idea. Enjoy it.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915400068613145577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-57777084890544900822013-05-24T15:59:00.837-04:002013-05-24T15:59:00.837-04:00It's amazing how easy it is to let all the &qu...It's amazing how easy it is to let all the "real life" stuff sort of take over.<br /><br />I taught High School for two years, and I can definitely empathize with the unexpected amount of time that it takes - especially in the beginning. My other teacher friends promised that it gets much better, and I can concur that my second year was at least 85% easier than my first. I was out of work for 4 weeks (unexpectedly) when I had a detached retina - and that was pretty stressful, so I can't imagine what you're experiencing. <br /><br />But, I just wanted to stop in and say that, whatever you decide regarding the fate of your blog, I've really enjoyed reading it, and you've been an inspiration to me in many ways, so I wanted to say Thanks! <br /><br />Hope you have a restful and rejuvenating summer break :-)Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742904985654585867noreply@blogger.com