tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post764817272611447707..comments2023-10-07T06:30:02.504-07:00Comments on Amy's Random thoughts: Today we have a Guest bloggerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07911773829437982808noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-37369728826013411412007-09-21T19:26:00.000-07:002007-09-21T19:26:00.000-07:00Hello Amy and to your Guest Blogger, Steven. He mu...Hello Amy and to your Guest Blogger, Steven. He must be a good friend.<BR/><BR/>I love blogging. I always share the real me. It feels good to show part of myself and slices of my life and memories. It's wonderful that I have met wonderful friends through blogging.<BR/><BR/>Saw your earlier post. Very interesting! I'll come by later to read more about it.<BR/><BR/>Have a fun-filled weekend!Heart of Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542152478039483575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-43082270910866463092007-09-21T01:06:00.000-07:002007-09-21T01:06:00.000-07:00I totally recommend his blog and his blogroll. Tot...I totally recommend his blog and his blogroll. Total encouragement and when he is feeling down, its just an honest post.<BR/><BR/>I may let him post here again.Haha!<BR/><BR/>Its hard to be real. I look forward to the time where I quit trying to please and impress everyone!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911773829437982808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-22155238478240759392007-09-20T21:05:00.000-07:002007-09-20T21:05:00.000-07:00Steven and Amy -- That was such a great post! My h...Steven and Amy -- That was such a great post! My husband and I try to live our lives as transparent as possible. Who knows, if either of us ever run for office there won't be any skeletons in the closets..LOL.. <BR/><BR/>We try to do the same on our blogs and it was encouraging to read your post and see that is what other people really want to see too!<BR/><BR/>God bless,<BR/>SallieSalliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10988343543705419796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-67884217743815943402007-09-20T17:45:00.000-07:002007-09-20T17:45:00.000-07:00I wondered when someone was going to pick that com...I wondered when someone was going to pick that comment up and run with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-29529716454954521562007-09-20T17:42:00.000-07:002007-09-20T17:42:00.000-07:00Mmmm, yeah, getting naked on the blog. Good times....Mmmm, yeah, getting naked on the blog. Good times. Oh, wait, is that not what you meant, Steve?Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430116366949977093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-50552661200673432892007-09-20T17:09:00.000-07:002007-09-20T17:09:00.000-07:00Wow. Long time indeed.Wow. Long time indeed.steven.russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426833649060294874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-15360924962055134312007-09-20T15:07:00.000-07:002007-09-20T15:07:00.000-07:00Hey Steven...long time.Hey Steven...long time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-30650544363990037982007-09-20T14:58:00.000-07:002007-09-20T14:58:00.000-07:00Good points - and it's so easy to fall into that c...Good points - and it's so easy to fall into that comment trap. I almost feel like I was a better blogger before I actually had readers. I have to get to the point where I can say what's on my mind without it mattering who reads it.<BR/>WTG!TeaMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601247285056038354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-82534158226377054852007-09-20T14:52:00.000-07:002007-09-20T14:52:00.000-07:00All I have to say (in being transparant) is that t...All I have to say (in being transparant) is that the one and only time I met Steven it involved a public restroom and a camera.Valtoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17807946128973757019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-51954615643394610652007-09-20T14:07:00.000-07:002007-09-20T14:07:00.000-07:00I think we all struggle with wanting to fit in. Wa...I think we all struggle with wanting to fit in. Wanting people to like us. So we try to be like them in order to fit in. The problem comes when we get so deep into fitting in, we forget what we looked like without the costume on. <BR/><BR/>I feel it is important for us al to just get "naked" from time to time. Strip it all off and just be our ugly beautiful selves.<BR/><BR/>And be honest with people. Tell them that while I attend church most every week, I still cuss from time to time at work and have the same sin problems as most everyone else in the world.<BR/><BR/>It is amazing how freeing it can be when you just let go of everything and live.steven.russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426833649060294874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-22929805547965774712007-09-20T13:23:00.000-07:002007-09-20T13:23:00.000-07:00Im still having a hard time taking the mask off. I...Im still having a hard time taking the mask off. I feel Im much more honest with myself blogging then I am with the real world. I struggle with this because I know who I want to be what I have been and there is who I actually am<BR/>confused?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911773829437982808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-37881290648780459712007-09-20T13:16:00.000-07:002007-09-20T13:16:00.000-07:00Thanks ya'll. Glad everyone enjoys the stuff I had...Thanks ya'll. Glad everyone enjoys the stuff I had to say.<BR/><BR/>I guess when it comes to being real, I just decided to stop putting the mask on every day. <BR/><BR/>I guess I just found it easier to be held accountable if I was who I was and not pretend to be something I am not.steven.russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426833649060294874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-30798565631372721222007-09-20T12:39:00.000-07:002007-09-20T12:39:00.000-07:00Hi Steven! Everything you said is so true. It's ...Hi Steven! Everything you said is so true. It's hard to be a Christian in this crazy world we live in but you are right, Jesus loves you (and me, and everyone else). There are lots of people out there trying to be something they're not and one day it's going to hit them smack in the face. Thanks for your thoughts, I enjoyed reading them and will have to visit your site as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-77428470581538708962007-09-20T10:16:00.000-07:002007-09-20T10:16:00.000-07:00I hear ya buddy! :) I totally worry about my fam...I hear ya buddy! :) I totally worry about my family reading my blog ~ and a lot of times that stops me from being my true self. There are days when I slip up a bit and say things they may not want to hear...but we all have those days. <BR/><BR/>I'm not too concerned about how many readers I get, because I don't blog for the readers. I love comments, but I blog to blog...I love to throw my ideas out there. It's easier than keeping a journal for me and if someone wants to read it and let me know what they think that's just a bonus!<BR/><BR/>I'm gonna go check your blog out now and add it to my Google Reader. At least I know I'll be getting someone "real" :)Krajcimamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17389474797626495256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-9453367256482352182007-09-20T08:11:00.000-07:002007-09-20T08:11:00.000-07:00I am new to blogging but I like what Steven says. ...I am new to blogging but I like what Steven says. Why bother blogging if you are just going to be what other people want you to be? Thats not fun. I have learned a lot from reading blogs and Steven gave some great advice to new bloggers..I on the other hand cant come up with a name for my blog.<BR/><BR/>Amy,this was awesome.Steven sounds like a neat guy.Are you going to do this on the adoption blog as well?<BR/><BR/>ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-42330834574049396512007-09-20T07:15:00.000-07:002007-09-20T07:15:00.000-07:00Thanks Melanie. I really appreciate it. And everyo...Thanks Melanie. I really appreciate it. <BR/><BR/>And everyone here is more than welcome anytime over at my place. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again Amy. It indeed is/was an honor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35838465.post-28884358496625198112007-09-20T07:05:00.000-07:002007-09-20T07:05:00.000-07:00A big hello to the guest blogger, Steven! Love yo...A big hello to the guest blogger, Steven! Love your points! :) Will definitely have to stop by and do some reading on your blog!<BR/><BR/>Great idea Amy! :)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935313654275174781noreply@blogger.com