tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post5061669461981907280..comments2024-03-15T16:31:30.503+01:00Comments on Everything Must Change: IWSG Article, August 3, 2016, MENTAL TOUGHNESSPat Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-35813708601406898382016-09-20T14:25:39.381+02:002016-09-20T14:25:39.381+02:00Thank you, Shannon. Sorry it took me so long to re...Thank you, Shannon. Sorry it took me so long to respond to you. I just discovered it as I was checking my blog to ensure I have responded to all who visit my blogs.<br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-62265071637174427922016-09-20T14:22:29.405+02:002016-09-20T14:22:29.405+02:00Thank you, Jacqui. Somehow your comment slipped p...Thank you, Jacqui. Somehow your comment slipped past me. I'm sorry.<br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-45528676575185030132016-08-30T08:34:42.142+02:002016-08-30T08:34:42.142+02:00I hope you're feeling better! And I agree. I w...I hope you're feeling better! And I agree. I write despite a permanent migraine and chronic fatigue syndrome. We can do this. Congratulations on your publications! I hope you've heard by now on the others.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-26869431977383199962016-08-29T19:59:54.712+02:002016-08-29T19:59:54.712+02:00I love reading all the stuff writers get done ever...I love reading all the stuff writers get done every month. You've done a lot, Pat!Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-80976522422887439332016-08-24T23:37:20.653+02:002016-08-24T23:37:20.653+02:00Every baby step is one step closer to where we wan...Every baby step is one step closer to where we want to be. =) If we're not moving forward, we have only one other direction to be moving, eh?Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-15529222949302831062016-08-22T18:57:26.873+02:002016-08-22T18:57:26.873+02:00Thank you, Deniz. I've just moved out from the...Thank you, Deniz. I've just moved out from the harbour, and I'm excited about what is to come. <br />All the best to you.<br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-78994035445461801182016-08-22T18:56:20.609+02:002016-08-22T18:56:20.609+02:00Thank you, Daal. You know, the majority of the ti...Thank you, Daal. You know, the majority of the time it is difficult but once you start taking moment by moment, you will not regret it. A calm falls upon you, and you know, that you know, all is going to work out for your good.<br />So hang in there.<br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-12775465200100943892016-08-22T18:54:03.455+02:002016-08-22T18:54:03.455+02:00Thank you, Michelle. Yes, slowly but surely, I hav...Thank you, Michelle. Yes, slowly but surely, I have left the harbour bank and I'm moving further out on the water. <br />You take care too. <br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-14796144156614618022016-08-22T18:52:51.879+02:002016-08-22T18:52:51.879+02:00Thank you, Bish. Having a chronic illness is not p...Thank you, Bish. Having a chronic illness is not pretty, so I wish you strength and motivation to continue writing and doing all the other things that you do. <br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-53546632844566134272016-08-22T18:51:26.078+02:002016-08-22T18:51:26.078+02:00Thank you, Yolanda. I hope your WIP has made some...Thank you, Yolanda. I hope your WIP has made some headway for you. I have sent only one story in to Wordhaus. I am waiting on an answer. They usually closed for new submissions during July and August so I won't hear from them until September. <br />Wishing you all the best my dear.<br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-3658003234910666492016-08-22T18:49:09.811+02:002016-08-22T18:49:09.811+02:00Thank you, Katleen. Yes, we do hit those difficult...Thank you, Katleen. Yes, we do hit those difficult patches. I'm glad that blogging helps you. It is encouraging for me too.<br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-62641454218528800842016-08-22T18:47:08.522+02:002016-08-22T18:47:08.522+02:00Thank you very much Chrys. You received encouragem...Thank you very much Chrys. You received encouragement and joy when one of your babies is being read.<br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-4452984869786176002016-08-17T14:49:56.554+02:002016-08-17T14:49:56.554+02:00An inspirational post. Congratulations on your pub...An inspirational post. Congratulations on your published stories!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-34429648597653677462016-08-09T00:56:50.565+02:002016-08-09T00:56:50.565+02:00Thank you for this post - you are an inspiration f...Thank you for this post - you are an inspiration for me to keep at it, & to not allow myself to get overwhelmed with all I want to do - to take it moment by moment.Daalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710938238039411166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-8962484185720794012016-08-08T21:32:51.674+02:002016-08-08T21:32:51.674+02:00Congrats on having 3 stories published, Pat!
Sound...Congrats on having 3 stories published, Pat!<br />Sounds like you're moving forward...pushing through...getting things done...despite the fact that you haven't been well. <br />I love your spirit! It shines through no matter what... <br />Thanks for the boost of inspiration!<br />Take care of yourself and hope you get better soon!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-43406931145506824752016-08-07T16:43:26.235+02:002016-08-07T16:43:26.235+02:00I understand well about staying motivated when not...I understand well about staying motivated when not feeling well. Having a chronic illness sometimes makes it difficult. But I keep at it because it kind of helps to have something that distracts.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-25775877562403481882016-08-06T22:22:23.947+02:002016-08-06T22:22:23.947+02:00So true, Pat, it's writing when you don't ...So true, Pat, it's writing when you don't feel physically able that allows you to feel physically able. Great reminder! <br />You've made inspiring progress this last month. Wish I could say the same. I'm struggling with my WIP, but I'm sure it'll all work out. Fingers crossed. But really, congratulations on all the success! I read Wordhaus but haven't sent anything for publication. I'll look for your piece!<br />The IWSG is a great tool for many of us. You, Pat, are a great inspiration for everyone!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-63961665253641645152016-08-06T21:10:45.000+02:002016-08-06T21:10:45.000+02:00I think writing through the rough patches tells us...I think writing through the rough patches tells us whether we were meant to be a writer or not. I've had a difficult summer when it comes to my fiction but blogging helped me. We never know what might work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15964712984479525970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-27676645935297800022016-08-05T17:16:32.270+02:002016-08-05T17:16:32.270+02:00You're doing awesome with your short stories. ...You're doing awesome with your short stories. Congrats on your recent accomplishments and progress. Keep it up!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-34291635977380683262016-08-05T14:22:19.662+02:002016-08-05T14:22:19.662+02:00Thank you, Debbie. Yes, I feel like my writing has...Thank you, Debbie. Yes, I feel like my writing has left the harbour. I am moving out into deep water and it is a matter of time before I am sailing. As Vince Lombardi would say it is now time to keep doing those things that need to be done so that I am continually moving ahead, continually scoring.<br />And I am feeling much better. Thank you.<br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-82238853079921484932016-08-05T14:18:27.898+02:002016-08-05T14:18:27.898+02:00Thank you, Cherie. The three stories were publishe...Thank you, Cherie. The three stories were published on another blog but I didn't get paid. Or rather I did. That they were selected is a joy for me. <br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-48070518789623696662016-08-05T14:17:06.034+02:002016-08-05T14:17:06.034+02:00Thank you, J Q. I sincerely hope you are writing t...Thank you, J Q. I sincerely hope you are writing through your transplant ordeal. Isn't it almost funny that such things as a transplant and for me, a serious infection, challenges us to rise above what we're feeling and look upward to the heights where we are supposed to be. I can't explain it but I know I would have felt worse if I had not started writing a step at a time. Sometimes, I have written only five lines, but those five lines freed me for that day. There have been other days when I have written more. It does not matter how much I write but that I write. There is my freedom and my healing. <br />All the best.<br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-10674338048242443462016-08-05T14:11:20.125+02:002016-08-05T14:11:20.125+02:00Thank you, Madeline. Those thoughts came to me at ...Thank you, Madeline. Those thoughts came to me at the appropriate time. I needed to hear them. <br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-35568072091031475452016-08-05T14:10:33.860+02:002016-08-05T14:10:33.860+02:00Thank you, Diane. I am feeling much better. Every ...Thank you, Diane. I am feeling much better. Every day, a little at a time. Thank you for the compliment. I love being a part of the IWSG. I actually discovered it as I was participating in the A to Z Blog Challenge in April 2015. I read something about Alex's group and knew I wanted to be a part of it. It is a pleasure to share with all of you. We are such a dynamic group of talent. It is beautiful.<br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-37639450429958773542016-08-05T14:07:42.468+02:002016-08-05T14:07:42.468+02:00Thank you, Erika. I admire people also who are not...Thank you, Erika. I admire people also who are not afraid to make efforts to achieve their goals. That's why I established my round table of knights. People who made it when others said they couldn't. <br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.com