tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post5915201971292564979..comments2023-09-28T10:51:06.218-04:00Comments on ANNIE B. JONES: the prize mentality.Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01899277351488775904noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-76934468654987556982010-10-05T15:27:31.629-04:002010-10-05T15:27:31.629-04:00Thank you for reminding someone a whole lot older ...Thank you for reminding someone a whole lot older than you that there are more important things in life than what we obtain by the world's standards. I think I might need to order that necklace, too. I seem to have lost sight of how to "be present", instead I am always looking back, wishing for what was or looking ahead wishing for what may be. I've kind of forgotten how to just be present and live in the moment. Your words are so moving and I am so proud to have had the pleasure of being your teacher once a long time ago.Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-87536652875669224272010-10-02T00:52:42.758-04:002010-10-02T00:52:42.758-04:00I think it's coincidental - or maybe serendipi...I think it's coincidental - or maybe serendipitous - that I stumbled on this post and your blog today via Jess LC literally minutes after writing in my journal about how confused I am about my new life as a graduate student. High school and college me got really good grades, never settling for mediocrity, worked 20 hours a week, participated in extra-curricular activities and went to the gym five days a week. And, I can't figure out why graduate me just can't get it together no matter how hard I try. The worst part is knowing I used to be able to handle this kind of stress and not measuring up to my old self. I'm sticking with it because it's a means to an end, but damn, sometimes it's really hard.Jillianhttp://www.jfrancesdesign.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-75125022493647579612010-09-27T15:45:01.344-04:002010-09-27T15:45:01.344-04:00i think i will incorporate prizes into my daily li...i think i will incorporate prizes into my daily life - i often feel so overwhelmed with things to do that i don't do anything. but...i did just take a big step forward - i signed up for some classes that i've been debating on taking for years. and i'm thrilled. and scared.<br /><br />i should get a prize for this.stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303542263662312785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-11720892358880201512010-09-27T11:45:31.333-04:002010-09-27T11:45:31.333-04:00great post. i can completely identify. balancing g...great post. i can completely identify. balancing grad school and a full time job exhausts me. i am now reading for my exams and have had multiple "i want to stop the insanity" moments. rewards (even the tiniest) really make a difference. <br /><br />i too have had the "be present" necklace on my wishlist. most days, i'm anything but present...resume building, maximizing my life, balancing commitments, etc. i'm hard on myself and have trouble enjoying what's around me.<br /><br />here's to being present!S.E.Minegarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17438730530764476492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-43008567233341492982010-09-23T23:23:45.407-04:002010-09-23T23:23:45.407-04:00Seriously, I really wished we lived closer togethe...Seriously, I really wished we lived closer together. I think that we would be what Anne and Diana call "bosom friends". <br /><br />Although I am not married yet, I still understand exactly how you feel about graduate school being a priority when it shouldn't necessarily be. This semester for me has been horrible. Absolutely horrible. Not a day has gone by that I haven´t felt stressed and frustrated over the fact that I constantly feel the pressure to put school over the other parts of my life--even my family, friends, and faith. <br /><br />It's in those times, though, when I remember the words of a sermon that I heard a few years ago: Satan attacks most those by whom he feels the most threatened. <br /><br />I know that for the time being, God has opened the doors for me to be here getting this degree. It seems that He opened the doors for you, too. And while it may only be for a short time (and not necessarily to actually finish the degree), there is also the possibility that God needs for you to to finish this degree in order for you to be able to take up a position for Him later on. <br /><br />Either way, I admire your positivity about the whole thing! I've been struggling with motivation this semester and I think I'm going to try this reward system!Betsy https://www.blogger.com/profile/05805124188339647624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-12779075896135212802010-09-23T20:53:08.871-04:002010-09-23T20:53:08.871-04:00Love!! It took me awhile to decide between Be Brav...Love!! It took me awhile to decide between Be Brave and Be Present and i finally chose Be Present... good choice!katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817938803692118239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-50768214824102903972010-09-23T17:38:39.283-04:002010-09-23T17:38:39.283-04:00Annie...you know my eyes focused on the part about...Annie...you know my eyes focused on the part about grad. school! Call me please if you can, you can vent or just talk. You tear those papers right up and all the negative thoughts with them b/c I am fully sure that you are where you are supposed to be. Praying for you and missing you:)Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067051616983260115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-90818302881391030862010-09-23T15:12:40.392-04:002010-09-23T15:12:40.392-04:00What an incredible post!! I loved this so, so much...What an incredible post!! I loved this so, so much. It totally captures what the Franklin Collection is all about.Jess LChttp://makeundermylife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-38712347608157884642010-09-23T12:05:45.847-04:002010-09-23T12:05:45.847-04:00I love you, Annie.
I wish we lived closer so some ...I love you, Annie.<br />I wish we lived closer so some of these conversations could take place in person. I have had a rough few weeks too - different reasons. Maybe I need to incorporate this rewards system of retail therapy. I think right now I am just a slight shopaholic. This may remedy that in a healthier way. :)jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11348689568073335317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-78275952558537291982010-09-23T11:48:16.615-04:002010-09-23T11:48:16.615-04:00Such a great motivator! The only time the prize me...Such a great motivator! The only time the prize mentality fails is when I'm dieting and I decide I deserve pie as a prize. After every meal. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-27871188684637303502010-09-23T09:36:25.958-04:002010-09-23T09:36:25.958-04:00This is such a wonderful post. I especially liked...This is such a wonderful post. I especially liked the part about standing before our Father. I am never present enough, but you know what? Me going back to work HAS made me become more present with my children. My time is so much more precious now, it's just sad that it took me going back to work to realize this. Lovely necklace. When you get it you should take a picture of yourself wearing it and post!Four Flightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10000752220758742399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-76713345191280799262010-09-23T09:22:15.905-04:002010-09-23T09:22:15.905-04:00Congratulations on making that tough choice. I, to...Congratulations on making that tough choice. I, too, am a big fan of the prize method- it definitely helps to have something to look forward to!AbbieBabblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03465208972740936869noreply@blogger.com