tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post6439991565212292473..comments2024-02-21T22:54:38.829-07:00Comments on Lisa's Chaos: My Year 5 ProjectAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219366045767828564noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-28531291677753661412010-05-30T18:00:37.000-06:002010-05-30T18:00:37.000-06:00Lisa, I am 100% behind you in this project and I t...Lisa, I am 100% behind you in this project and I think it is a very good idea!! I think blogging is good for the soul. Be it good, bad or indifferent...we all have emotions and I think it is important to get it out. I sure can relate to the whole "stuffing" thing as I am really bad about sharing my feelings. I stuff everything and put on a happy face. But, I think that with blogging, and bloggers in general...we read because we are interested in each other's lives and experiences. We CARE!! We will be here right along with you every single step of the way!!! If you stumble, we will catch you. My heart goes out to you today, Lisa. Hugs to you!!Jeannehttp://bermudabluez.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-20475030330477796992010-05-30T17:37:51.000-06:002010-05-30T17:37:51.000-06:00I think this is a great idea. Not bottle up everyt...I think this is a great idea. Not bottle up everything inside but letting it all out, the good and the bad. You'll be able to attract some positive energy from peoples comments which will again help you each step you take. Go girl! Big hug xxxJientjehttp://heavenisinbelgium.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-16387743353604471092010-05-29T12:35:28.000-06:002010-05-29T12:35:28.000-06:00i think your 5yr project is a wonderful idea and s...i think your 5yr project is a wonderful idea and speaking about your emotions here is clearly a great step. i think it's important to understand what you've gone through, knowing where you're headed and shaping your future for what's to come. may you find what you're searching for. good luck with all other tests. hope all else is well.naquillityhttp://naquillity.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-55884723396217892722010-06-01T02:21:03.000-06:002010-06-01T02:21:03.000-06:00Photography is a work of art and also a form of ex...Photography is a work of art and also a form of expression for the artist. It's good to get things out in one fashion or another. Good luck with your next doc apt. Be positive the rest of us are all routing for you. :)killlashandrahttp://www.killlashandra.org/wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-41951372206887014322010-05-30T09:26:52.000-06:002010-05-30T09:26:52.000-06:00I hope that this project helps you find that catha...I hope that this project helps you find that catharsis along with your voice. I look forward to walking it with you.Colleenhttp://www.sanderasisproper.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-58774387070141838882010-05-30T10:21:36.000-06:002010-05-30T10:21:36.000-06:00What a great idea. We´ll be there behind you to ch...What a great idea. We´ll be there behind you to cheer you on and to help on your hard days. You can do this and I want to celebrate your 5 year mark with you!! :)Bettyhttp://glimpseintomidlife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-184145853147057072010-05-30T02:10:14.000-06:002010-05-30T02:10:14.000-06:00Lisa, I am one of your FV neighbors. You are a ve...Lisa, I am one of your FV neighbors. You are a very courageous woman and I do enjoy your photography. Keep it up and stay strong.<br><br>LLorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-8392822579911483272010-05-29T23:58:25.000-06:002010-05-29T23:58:25.000-06:00Great idea! A type of art therapy that will help ...Great idea! A type of art therapy that will help you on many levels. You are in my thoughts and prayers. When can we get together again?CChttp://catherinemariecalvetti.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-32842125896378999382010-05-29T14:05:21.000-06:002010-05-29T14:05:21.000-06:00Great idea, Lisa. I'm looking forward to each...Great idea, Lisa. I'm looking forward to each post and photo.Janhttp://prytzfamily.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-88390951698116800042010-05-29T14:30:34.000-06:002010-05-29T14:30:34.000-06:00I think this is a great project! I look forward t...I think this is a great project! I look forward to reading the posts and going through catharsis with you.Lizhttp://inventingliz.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-51745711780809999252010-05-29T15:43:52.000-06:002010-05-29T15:43:52.000-06:00My prayers are with you....and you have my admirat...My prayers are with you....and you have my admiration. You are going to accomplish a 5 year project in 1 year! That's what I call efficient.Sandyhttp://myanderings-myanderings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-27545908437806505942010-05-29T15:35:23.000-06:002010-05-29T15:35:23.000-06:00Love Ya, Mrs. Bandit! Keep the positive energy cl...Love Ya, Mrs. Bandit! Keep the positive energy close and let the negative go! Looking forward to your blogs and pics!!Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-18234557112672658892010-05-29T15:56:23.000-06:002010-05-29T15:56:23.000-06:00I love this project!!! I think it will be very pos...I love this project!!! I think it will be very positive for you, even with sharing the "bad". There is a release in typing out the "bad". It really does help getting it up and out, kinda like throwing up- you always feel better once you throw up! So, my friend, spew it all out on your blog!!! It is YOUR blog!! I know I'll be here to support you along the way! XOXOXOKaytabughttp://mommak3lilmen@blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-69864267367445800432010-05-29T14:47:28.000-06:002010-05-29T14:47:28.000-06:00You may have noticed that I, too, have good days a...You may have noticed that I, too, have good days and bad days. I find that when I get it out I am able to feel the good parts a little more. Well I am still in my early days of grief, and while you're in a different situation as a cancer patient, and I, a surviving spouse of a cancer patient, we probably have many similar feelings. Your "grief" will be that of your former self... before diagnosis. All perfectly normal. I hope, that this expression of emotion, will help you and I hope, also, that it helps bring the fight in you to another level, renew strength to continue fighting. <br><br>Being positive is a great thing, and it's helped you so far. But holding in emotion may hinder your growth (as a survivor). If nothing else, I know it will help others who are going through the same circumstances feel less alone and help them gain their strength to fight.ter@waaomshttp://waaoms.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-11271537390127087802010-05-29T13:45:19.000-06:002010-05-29T13:45:19.000-06:00Good for you! I think blogging can be whatever you...Good for you! I think blogging can be whatever you need it to be ...and I for one am all for you finding your voice and sharing whatever you need to share. Like you said, people can decide if they want to read it or not .you don't always have to be positive or happy ... no one is like that in real life. And I certainly don't think you are whining!!! Good Lord woman! You are dealing with life and death issues here. Hugs!Jennershttp://mrsfligs.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-27081196510032283752010-05-31T06:26:48.000-06:002010-05-31T06:26:48.000-06:00I'm with you. Expressing negative emotions is ...I'm with you. Expressing negative emotions is super scary (maybe they won't like me any more!) but this kind of bravery does really reap rewards. It's OK to say I AM NOT OK RIGHT NOW. And showing a photo to express how you feel is the best kind of art therapy. Don't be afraid to post "depressing" things. We know it's only today's post. And besides, there's always a positive side lurking in the saddest thoughts.<br><br>Think of the blogsphere as the great mother out there, ready to cradle you in its arms. <br><br>Cathartic, indeed!Sara Chapman in Seattle, USAhttp://www.artsquadgraphics.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-22748507084595072622010-05-31T14:53:10.000-06:002010-05-31T14:53:10.000-06:00This is an excellent idea. It's good to let th...This is an excellent idea. It's good to let things out, the good and the difficult, and photography is a wonderful way to do that. Sending you good thoughts!Vickihttp://mymaracas.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-68687326097718348522010-06-08T08:21:46.000-06:002010-06-08T08:21:46.000-06:00It's a wonderful idea Lisa. I don't consid...It's a wonderful idea Lisa. I don't consider it a downer to share in life's ups and downs with friends...even when the news may be more down than up for a while. I love your photos but I usually read people's blogs because I want to know about them and their lives. You are in my prayers. CathyCathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-90661679989115841242010-06-04T00:35:12.000-06:002010-06-04T00:35:12.000-06:00This project is really special. Your pictures are ...This project is really special. Your pictures are so amazing and beautiful -- and your feelings are amazing and beautiful and should be shared if you feel like sharing them. In a work situation, we once had to go through personality profiling to see how we best could work with clients and each other. One of our assignments was a "vomit comet" where we sat at the computer and just typed and typed and basically vomited out all of our feelings and angst and fears and concerns. I have to say it really was cathartic and felt pretty darn freeing. It's a good exercise and I still do it when I'm feeling anxious about things.<br><br>I feel honored to be able to experience (even long distance) your ups and downs. I'm grateful that your husband is so supportive. Will be saying prayers that this journey you're taking is down and long and happy and photogenic road!jayayceebloghttp://jayayceeblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-40671195013324139742010-06-01T09:36:05.000-06:002010-06-01T09:36:05.000-06:00Holy cow. I had no clue. Don't know how I mi...Holy cow. I had no clue. Don't know how I missed it.<br><br>I love how your tackling it, and your catharsis made me giggle through my tears.<br><br>I'm in there with you all the way. Stay strong. Keep sharing your eye-popping photos!Snowcatcherhttp://snowcatcher.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-91925920361995201042010-06-01T15:29:30.000-06:002010-06-01T15:29:30.000-06:00Well, Lisa...It is courageous to tackle this proje...Well, Lisa...It is courageous to tackle this project. Good for you!<br>I have only been here a few times, because I do photo memes, and I haven't spent enough time to get to know you or your struggles. But I saw your comments on a couple of my posts, and came by to return the visit. Thank you for being so REAL. It makes me stop and consider: what am I doing and why? I don't ask those questions nearly enough.<br>Blessings to you!Dimplehttp://idahodimple.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-38134039444360354732010-06-03T12:33:38.000-06:002010-06-03T12:33:38.000-06:00I'm going to put you on my morning calendar - ...I'm going to put you on my morning calendar - to pop up every morning when I turn on my computer: Speak LIFE for Lisa!Pamelahttp://www.thedustwillwait.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-50768851853095926942010-06-02T05:04:17.000-06:002010-06-02T05:04:17.000-06:00Good for you. Mr. Dragon was diagnosed with Cancer...Good for you. Mr. Dragon was diagnosed with Cancer of the Esophagus last November and what an adventure it has been. Before he was diagnosed he had returned to school (sort of) ... taking art classes ... and boy is he good. I've been trying to get him to pick up those colored pencils and play, play, play and I think he's starting to get the itch to play once more. It's an adventure and I'm proud of you! Go, go, go!Snaphttp://twistylane.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-86530651202835312532010-06-22T14:30:08.000-06:002010-06-22T14:30:08.000-06:00Way to go, girl!It will be tough to find the right...Way to go, girl!<br>It will be tough to find the right photo and sometimes to remember to take one at all.<br>But it's well worth it!<br>I know the habit of storing one's feelings and not letting them out.<br>I think I'll take you as an inspiration to go exploring myself a bit more again too.<br>About time ;)<br>Wishing you all the Best!Nicolehttp://nicoleb.org/b2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114884266541988246.post-85039197945452591832010-07-02T16:49:02.000-06:002010-07-02T16:49:02.000-06:00I have been visiting your blog regularly for sever...I have been visiting your blog regularly for several months but was not aware of your cancer experience until I clicked the link to the explanation here. You cause me to give some thought to what you are doing. I had surgery for colon surgery in 1998 and have gone through chemo, radiation, more surgery, more chemo, etc., etc. I don't know what my odds were going into this thing but I suspect that living to talk about it 12 years later was on the narrow end. Which is to say that I think I know where you are coming from. So good for you and I will be reading you a bit closer in the future.Tulsa Gentlemanhttp://tulsagentleman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com