Comments on: How I Learned to Love Puke http://www.opheliaswebb.com/2009/09/how-i-learned-to-love-puke/ Musings and Ramblings from a Not-So-Average Girl Next Door Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:30:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: andi http://www.opheliaswebb.com/2009/09/how-i-learned-to-love-puke/comment-page-1/#comment-3540 andi Sat, 08 May 2010 21:37:30 +0000 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/?p=191#comment-3540 Love the analogy! I have these moments all the time! Way more often than I probably should (when they come about from lack of preparation), but I cherish the ride. It's a pretty big indicator from our bodies that what we're doing is über important and deserves all of our attention at that moment. I'm so easily distracted and caught in my head, that when something hits me like that, I cling to the excitement and focus. Now I'm itching to know what you're plans are!!! .-= andi´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Instigationology/~3/nF0ogPZp0js/" rel="nofollow">june challenge submissions!</a> =-. Love the analogy! I have these moments all the time! Way more often than I probably should (when they come about from lack of preparation), but I cherish the ride. It’s a pretty big indicator from our bodies that what we’re doing is über important and deserves all of our attention at that moment. I’m so easily distracted and caught in my head, that when something hits me like that, I cling to the excitement and focus.

Now I’m itching to know what you’re plans are!!!
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]]> By: That’s Master McKinney-Oates to you… « McKinney-Oates Cereal http://www.opheliaswebb.com/2009/09/how-i-learned-to-love-puke/comment-page-1/#comment-306 That’s Master McKinney-Oates to you… « McKinney-Oates Cereal Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:13:21 +0000 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/?p=191#comment-306 [...] 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. [...] [...] 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 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/2009/09/how-i-learned-to-love-puke/comment-page-1/#comment-260 Lael Jepson Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:57:30 +0000 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/?p=191#comment-260 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! 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 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/2009/09/how-i-learned-to-love-puke/comment-page-1/#comment-259 Elisa Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:02:44 +0000 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/?p=191#comment-259 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 :P 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 :P

]]> By: “How I learned to love puke” « From California, with love. http://www.opheliaswebb.com/2009/09/how-i-learned-to-love-puke/comment-page-1/#comment-258 “How I learned to love puke” « From California, with love. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:50:39 +0000 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/?p=191#comment-258 [...] I learned to love puke” Jump to Comments Three cheers to Ophelia’s Webb for this gem. Absolutely [...] [...] I learned to love puke” Jump to Comments Three cheers to Ophelia’s Webb for this gem. Absolutely [...]

]]> By: Kristina http://www.opheliaswebb.com/2009/09/how-i-learned-to-love-puke/comment-page-1/#comment-256 Kristina Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:08:46 +0000 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/?p=191#comment-256 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 ..<a href="http://legaldunki.wordpress.com/2009/09/14/turning-away-at-the-finish-line/" rel="nofollow">Turning away at the finish line</a> =-. 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 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/2009/09/how-i-learned-to-love-puke/comment-page-1/#comment-255 Anna Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:34:19 +0000 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/?p=191#comment-255 This is brilliant! I love your blog :) This is brilliant! I love your blog :)

]]> By: Elisa http://www.opheliaswebb.com/2009/09/how-i-learned-to-love-puke/comment-page-1/#comment-253 Elisa Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:43:01 +0000 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/?p=191#comment-253 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! 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 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/2009/09/how-i-learned-to-love-puke/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Ryan Stephens Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:00:52 +0000 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/?p=191#comment-251 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 ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RyanStephensMarketing/~3/TBhYUou3nak/" rel="nofollow">Dating, Sports & The Best Titled Post Ever</a> =-. 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 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/2009/09/how-i-learned-to-love-puke/comment-page-1/#comment-250 Elisa Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:31:22 +0000 http://www.opheliaswebb.com/?p=191#comment-250 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. 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.

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