Comments on: How I Learned to Love Puke

By: That’s Master McKinney-Oates to you… « McKinney-Oates Cereal

That’s Master McKinney-Oates to you… « McKinney-Oates Cereal — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:13:21 +0000

[...] In all seriousness, I was going to stop at Masters no matter what because the idea of more school honestly makes me want to puke. And not in the good way. [...]

By: Lael Jepson

Lael Jepson — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:57:30 +0000

I’m so delighted you’re holding steadfast to the concept of “vomit moments”, Elisa, because it’s working for you. It’s is bringing you to the edge of your brilliance and is calling you forth into this new chapter of your life in big, bold ways – not in the itty, bitty, incrementals ways that can SO go unnoticed. You are actually witnessing yourself unfold. As you referenced in your post, I’ve had many moments of that in the past and it has come to be my number one calling card that something big is knocking at my door and I need to ANSWER it!! You’re on fire and shining bright! No surprise over here, but love it, love it!

By: Elisa

Elisa — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:02:44 +0000

Thanks for the notes on the goals and the redesign. I like the green links too, green is my favorite color so I think it shines well on the site. Plus the whole “green” concept behind the Webb and my little inner hippie.

I gotta say I don’t want to change the metaphor. I understand the idea of vomit being gross (seriously, I have one of the worst gag reflexes ever!) but I also can’t think of a better way to describe the queasiness associated with HUGE changes in your life. As I mentioned, I’m an adventurous/risk taking/rebel person (I feel bad jaywalking for goodness sakes!) To completely flip my world on it’s side like this seriously rocks it and there are just times I feel sick to my stomach with the excitement/fear/anticipation/etc. I think a lot of us end up feeling like this sometimes, and we run or move on or give up. For someone who doesn’t do much outside the norm, I find that these moments are perfect indicators of changes to be analyzed and embraced.

That’s a really long way to respond to a lot of these comments, not just yours

By: “How I learned to love puke” « From California, with love.

“How I learned to love puke” « From California, with love. — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:50:39 +0000

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By: Kristina

Kristina — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:08:46 +0000

First off, I agree with Ryan that we should change the metaphor….and maybe today wasn’t the day to read this post as I am feeling a little under the weather.

Second, I’ve already told you a thousand times, but will tell you again, that I love the blog make-over! woohoo! I think it has helped your writing as well it just seems to make the posts stand out more. I love that the links are in green.

as for the post, hooray for you and your goals. I look forward to seeing you reach them
Kristina´s last blog ..Turning away at the finish line

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:34:19 +0000

This is brilliant! I love your blog

By: Elisa

Elisa — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:43:01 +0000

Ha! I have one of the worst gag reflexes in the world…maybe that’s why I appreciate this idea so much! I pay my coach in hours of social media consulting, we barter our hours. She came up with it…as I said, she’s brilliant!

By: Ryan Stephens

Ryan Stephens — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:00:52 +0000

As someone with a ridiculously sensitive stomach, I think we should find a different analogy.

I occasionally get pretty revved up about some of the things I’m working on to the point of having trouble sleeping, but not feeling overwhelmed and nauseous. Having had a multitude of those moments throughout my sports career, I’m not sure I’ve encountered them in the workplace yet.

And two random bits:

1.) Life coach. Cool. I want one. Can I pay them in “Thank You’s” though?
2.) New blog design is awesome!

R
Ryan Stephens´s last blog ..Dating, Sports & The Best Titled Post Ever

By: Elisa

Elisa — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:31:22 +0000

First – Thanks!

Second – Thanks again. I was a little worried that they title might be off-putting (believe me, preschooler vomit would not do a thing to make me love it!) I hope I hit all my goals too…I’m doing lots of the groundwork now, each milestone becoming another piece of the reality.

I agree…there really are different types of “vomit moments” that happen when you are making lots of big changes. It actually IS like a preschooler. They throw up when they are sick but they can also make themselves throw up when they get really upset or scared. I’ve seen it…kinda nuts! It’s true though, sometimes you need to accept the “this cannot be my life” moments and learn how to go on afterwards. You see it a lot with death, illness, major loss, etc. And you do have to get rid of the bad/negative stuff and let go before you can go on.

By: Sam Karol

Sam Karol — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:50:46 +0000

First of all, love the new look! Second, great title to this post, I was totally intrigued. My first thought was maybe you had a run in with a preschooler haha. Anyway, I think it’s great that you’re working with a life coach and making changes in your life. I’ve definitely had vomit moments. Some of them are exhilarating like you describe, but some are a little scary, when you look around and say ‘this cannot be my life.’ But, taking the metaphor a little further (at the risk of being disgusting), maybe that’s a different kind of vomit moment, where you just need to accept the change, (figuratively) expel your negativity, and move on.

Best of luck in reaching your goal! I hope you achieve everything you’re working towards. Also, the Velveteen Rabbit rocks