tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post1917179440479957345..comments2023-12-07T08:11:31.713-05:00Comments on Ramblings From This Chick: Guest Post with Nona Raines and GiveawayRFTC Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01794488183771670244noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-25534106042344437922012-10-05T10:56:30.495-04:002012-10-05T10:56:30.495-04:00Shadow, I hear ya.I prefer my little safety zone, ...Shadow, I hear ya.I prefer my little safety zone, too. I have to give myself a kick in the butt every once in a while to get me going, lol! Thanks for stopping by.Nona Raineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293846097701174496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-25480270177777053832012-10-05T10:53:05.797-04:002012-10-05T10:53:05.797-04:00Hi Lona, I think a lot of us find the courage to d...Hi Lona, I think a lot of us find the courage to do things when we're helping others, even if it's hard to do for ourselves. It sounds like you're a very caring, unselfish person. Thanks for stopping by and the comment!Nona Raineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293846097701174496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-13792304013622463022012-10-05T10:50:27.982-04:002012-10-05T10:50:27.982-04:00Laurie, I admire you because any kind of science i...Laurie, I admire you because any kind of science is far beyond me. It's great that you wanted to take the course in spite of your learning difficulties and did better than others thought you could. You sound like a woman of determination! Congratulations on not letting others talk you out of something you wanted and thanks for the comment.Nona Raineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293846097701174496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-84682725087592248132012-10-05T10:47:35.870-04:002012-10-05T10:47:35.870-04:00Julianne, I was in the same boat as you a few year...Julianne, I was in the same boat as you a few years ago when I decided to try writing my own romance. I think many authors are shy and more comfortable with our own imagination than the outside world. I hope you finish your books and submit them, and I wish you the best of luck! If I did it, you can do it. Thanks for stopping by. And don't forget to fill out the rafflecopter thingie above! Nona Raineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293846097701174496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-70258811898690589502012-10-05T10:43:45.261-04:002012-10-05T10:43:45.261-04:00Congratulations on your weight loss, Patricia. Tha...Congratulations on your weight loss, Patricia. That's something I struggle with, too. It's a tough one, but it sounds like you're winning the battle. Your effort to step outside your comfort zone has really paid off! Thanks so much for the comment.Nona Raineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293846097701174496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-52557461565265384452012-10-03T20:36:01.157-04:002012-10-03T20:36:01.157-04:00I have taken a couple but for the most part, im no...I have taken a couple but for the most part, im not one to leave my comfort zone. Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03573419990219868179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-27778995132558652652012-10-03T11:52:11.787-04:002012-10-03T11:52:11.787-04:00I usually dont leave my comfort zone, but I will i...I usually dont leave my comfort zone, but I will if I'm helping someone with something. Thx for giveaway.<br /><br />blinkysthebest at aol dot com<br />Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02309239104165483155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-25249230860148289912012-10-03T09:47:19.659-04:002012-10-03T09:47:19.659-04:00i have done so before and most times it's work...i have done so before and most times it's worked out. the first time i really did it was in school. i have varying learning difficulties and wanted to try advanced biology despite being told i wouldn't successed and i managed to get a 60 % on itlauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770659546247454511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-43783895925832563022012-10-03T00:46:50.140-04:002012-10-03T00:46:50.140-04:00Oh I love the concept of this story. Wish I had a ...Oh I love the concept of this story. Wish I had a neighbor like Matthew. I have taken a little step out of my comfort zone and am trying to become an author. It might not seem like much of a risk, but for me it is. I'm a kinda shy and not real outgoing. I like reading erotic romance novels and live through those I read about in the stories. I decided to try and write my own book. I kept having these dreams with names and then seeing them doing things so I'd wake up and write it all down. I haven't submitted anything yet, they books are still unfinished.<br />luvfuzzzeeefaces at yahoo dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000791391430701035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-69261481205426565682012-10-02T23:10:59.085-04:002012-10-02T23:10:59.085-04:00For me my weight has been an issue. So, I decided ...For me my weight has been an issue. So, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try to lose the pounds. Thankfully I have been successful. I still feel uncomfortable about my body and find that I still dress like I'm plus size, but I'm a work in progress!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11261890203389363453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-57730325242660487492012-10-02T20:57:54.488-04:002012-10-02T20:57:54.488-04:00I know what you mean, Natasha. I usually stay in m...I know what you mean, Natasha. I usually stay in my comfort zone, too. But you never know when something might come along to tempt you to take a chance! Thanks for stopping by!Nona Raineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293846097701174496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-68355926840958111022012-10-02T20:38:30.546-04:002012-10-02T20:38:30.546-04:00I have before and it has worked out but usually I ...I have before and it has worked out but usually I just stick to my usual and stay in my comfort zone. Thanks for the chance to win!Natashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-86490664658290480902012-10-02T17:20:26.298-04:002012-10-02T17:20:26.298-04:00Haha! Great story, Texas! Now that is the set up f...Haha! Great story, Texas! Now that is the set up for a great romance novel! Congratulations on 15 and a half happy years and thanks for the comment!Nona Raineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293846097701174496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-73017185714636337612012-10-02T14:47:13.324-04:002012-10-02T14:47:13.324-04:00I went out on a blind date with a cowboy and at th...I went out on a blind date with a cowboy and at the time I couldn't stand country music cowboy hats, etc. I ended up marrying the guy 4.5 years later! We have been married for 15.5 years now so yep it worked out great!<br /><br />Thanks so much!Texas Book Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083422956218281154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-46506033453896457572012-10-02T13:39:37.575-04:002012-10-02T13:39:37.575-04:00Hi Pheonix (what a great name)! I agree that it...Hi Pheonix (what a great name)! I agree that it's important to weigh the consequences of any risk. You don't want to rush off in a foolhardy way. But I think you're right too about not wanting to regret the chance not taken. Thank you for your comment.Nona Raineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293846097701174496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-2563507197681934672012-10-02T13:35:48.864-04:002012-10-02T13:35:48.864-04:00Joann, I'm not much of a risk taker either. I ...Joann, I'm not much of a risk taker either. I can't quite understand people who hang glide or go bungee jumping. But even people like us take risks when we want something badly enough!Thanks a lot for commenting!Nona Raineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293846097701174496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-79644580390348500992012-10-02T13:32:11.783-04:002012-10-02T13:32:11.783-04:00Hi Molly, I agree that even if things don't wo...Hi Molly, I agree that even if things don't work out the way we hope, we grow from taking that chance. We get a little bit stronger and braver every time we try. Thanks so much for stopping by!Nona Raineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293846097701174496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-80598978762394264412012-10-02T13:19:01.670-04:002012-10-02T13:19:01.670-04:00I am not a risk taker but when I do take a risk it...I am not a risk taker but when I do take a risk it is more of a calculated risk...if that makes sense. Sometimes it doesn't work out the way I think it will work out but it is ok. Other times it works out better than I hoped. I think it is always better to take the chance than to wonder "what if?".<br />This book sounds like a topic many women can relate to! Thank you for the giveaway!Phoenix Carvellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16522144685052358947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-21891839890812678352012-10-02T09:08:02.869-04:002012-10-02T09:08:02.869-04:00I'm normally not a risk taker. I'm happy w...I'm normally not a risk taker. I'm happy with my life chugging along as it is.<br />This book sounds like a winner. Can't wait to read it.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11607487527101899211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576538055962817926.post-44107260625297803932012-10-02T08:25:40.318-04:002012-10-02T08:25:40.318-04:00I have stepped out of my comfort zone and taken a ...I have stepped out of my comfort zone and taken a chance many times. It hasn't always worked out, but in the long run I was better for taking a chance.molly.frenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16696155221612203698noreply@blogger.com