tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post1647673913728386789..comments2024-01-02T21:16:08.896+11:00Comments on Apples of Gold: Spring BloomsJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-82812800795218658122015-12-08T14:35:39.934+11:002015-12-08T14:35:39.934+11:00Haha, I see you prefer warmer weather! Let's s...Haha, I see you prefer warmer weather! Let's swap! :D I always said winter was my favourite season, but actually after this spring, I'm not so sure. <br />Have you ever done NaNo? It sounds like a lot of words, but I added up how many I'd written in November for the 500 challenge, and it was over 20,000. So that was shocking, and kind of impressive. :)<br />Oh yes, please write your thoughts on 'why' and whatever else it brings to mind! I'm looking forward to reading it already. :) And your analogy of reaching for the bottom, and finding it's not there describes the way I feel so accurately. Put it this way: I don't think I'll ever run out of things to think about! <br />Thanks for your encouragement about the contest! And yes, much as I wouldn't say no to winning of course, the best part is the experience. <br />As always, thanks for your wonderful comment, Abbie! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-5190653663072381582015-12-08T10:29:52.581+11:002015-12-08T10:29:52.581+11:00Why, thank-you! I'll go and check that out now...Why, thank-you! I'll go and check that out now. :)<br />And yes, I have experienced snow. Years ago we lived close to the snowfields so we went skiing often.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-42038721003058627722015-12-08T05:44:32.684+11:002015-12-08T05:44:32.684+11:00Have you ever experienced snow?
And I tagged you ...Have you ever experienced snow?<br /><br />And I tagged you for a Christmas Tag on my blog.Erudessa Arandurielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05994694800443851115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-72726828824282604522015-12-07T20:05:47.803+11:002015-12-07T20:05:47.803+11:00Thank you for reading, and leaving such an encoura...Thank you for reading, and leaving such an encouraging comment, Rosi! Praise God for making beautiful flowers and sunbeams! <br />Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-45761778580973854992015-12-07T09:57:26.140+11:002015-12-07T09:57:26.140+11:00Gotta be honest, when I read "So, spring is o...Gotta be honest, when I read <i>"So, spring is over."</i> I was like, "DUDE I WISH THE SAME WAS HAPPENING HERE." Seriously, I wish the next season was summer and not winter (ugh) but I'll live. xD It sounds like you've been having a lovely few months! <i>"I feel like it’s been a real spring for me; a time of personal thought. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking, or processing, as I’ve come to call it."</i> < thiissss though. So important and good and <i>nourishing,</i> y'know? <br /><br />Ooh, that scripture. ♥ yummy. I actually just wrote that down in the reminder section of my to-do list (where I jot down mantras and things I should remember about myself): "They shall run and not be weary" because GAH I LOVE IT. ♥ yes. thank you for that. :D Oooh, I like the November500 idea! That's <i>super</i> interesting. I love to see writers getting creative and making new projects for November other than NaNo. That sounds like fun. :)<br /><br /><i>"Why? When you know why, you’ve got something to stand behind and fight for."</i> < WOW YES. So much yes. The "why" is the reason behind literally everything. And reading your thoughts on it has really inspired me to write something in this category, because I've been thinking about that I lot lately, too. It's so important and deep like an ocean. My toes are reaching for the bottom, but it isn't there. ;) So thank you for that insp. ♥<br /><br />I HOPE YOU WIN THE CONTEST! But mostly I hope you just have loads of fun doing it. :) That's the best part, after all. It was great to catch up on your life and thoughts lately, Jessica!<br /><br />love,<br /><a href="http://www.abbieemusicblog.com/" rel="nofollow">abbiee</a>Abbieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315835789865447678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-84993717460449800252015-12-07T08:47:11.265+11:002015-12-07T08:47:11.265+11:00Oh! These photos are simply beautiful! I love the ...Oh! These photos are simply beautiful! I love the sunlight filtering through some of them & the beautiful depth of field in them! Congratulations on your writing project! While writing comes very hard for me, I am always amazed by people who piece them so wonderfully!Rosi Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441246497596537896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-60337282330777115762015-12-06T15:39:16.587+11:002015-12-06T15:39:16.587+11:00Yes, do ask "why"; it's crazy I had ...Yes, do ask "why"; it's crazy I had never thought about why I do some things, or what I actually want them to accomplish. So simple, and yet we overlook it! <br />Thanks so much for your encouragement! xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-75760139812220180582015-12-06T15:15:38.969+11:002015-12-06T15:15:38.969+11:00Oh, I meant "compliments"! :POh, I meant "compliments"! :P Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-45351271953189362832015-12-06T09:04:28.605+11:002015-12-06T09:04:28.605+11:00Um, thank-you! (If you haven't noticed, I'...Um, thank-you! (If you haven't noticed, I'm awkward about receiving complements, but seriously, thanks; it means a lot to me. :) <br />It's funny to have you say I've matured, because I feel like I'm going backwards, and looking younger as well (which is not helpful when my brother looks older. :P) So if there's anything good or mature coming out of me, all credit to God! I don't feel like an adult at all, and, by the way, I never think of you as a kid. You do grown up things, and I always forget that you're actually younger than me. <br />Hope you had a good Sabbath too, and keep enjoying the warm weather! :)<br />Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-45618314710555482015-12-04T15:57:51.616+11:002015-12-04T15:57:51.616+11:00Those are such gorgeous photos!! Way to go you on ...Those are such gorgeous photos!! Way to go you on writing 500 words a day in Nov. That's amazing. I love the thoughts on "why" as well, so true. I need to ask why more. Great post, keep 'em comin'!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420597061240773816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-32333748668017045172015-12-04T15:29:27.836+11:002015-12-04T15:29:27.836+11:00Thanks Mary! And good on you for doing 20,000 - th...Thanks Mary! And good on you for doing 20,000 - that is a lot! I've never written a story over a couple of thousand words, so I'm impressed. :) All the best with your Rooglewood entry, I hope it comes together for you, and that you win! I always enjoy reading what you write on your blog, so I'm sure it's good! :) <br /><br />Thanks again for putting a smile on my face with your comment, and enjoy winter! <br />Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-3326642204770215172015-12-04T14:55:56.340+11:002015-12-04T14:55:56.340+11:00You posted! (I did mean what I wrote on your last ...You posted! (I did mean what I wrote on your last post.. :)<br />Yes, summer is here definitely. Although I have been enjoying the warmth after some cool days in NZ (it wasn't that bad).<br />Wow 500 words a day! That's an effort. <br />I think in the past few months you've really matured. I know it's weird for me to say that but it really seems like it. You're an adult. I'm telling you this as a kid still. It's impressive. <br />I liked the verses you included and the photos are really good too. :)<br />Have a good Sabbath!anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07653526961144888015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-65110028901447551202015-12-04T10:32:21.536+11:002015-12-04T10:32:21.536+11:00These pictures are so lovely! Spring is such a bea...These pictures are so lovely! Spring is such a beautiful season. Our winter has finally kicked in, though it's pretty mild. <br />Good luck with your story! I hope you win - the prompt picture has me excited to read it :) I've been terribly frazzled with my Rooglewood entry, so that's been pretty much the extent of my writing. I tried the April Nano, and learned that 50,000 words is just waaaaayyy too much for me to do in a month, at least for now. I did just over 20,000 then, so I definitely like the idea of November 500. :D<br />Beautiful post! I hope you have a fantastic summer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-89924556244281350002015-12-04T08:47:08.730+11:002015-12-04T08:47:08.730+11:00Thanks Erudessa! Enjoy your snow; where I live, w...Thanks Erudessa! Enjoy your snow; where I live, we don't get snow at all, even in winter! :) Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-14161423650445057542015-12-04T04:53:03.327+11:002015-12-04T04:53:03.327+11:00Ohhhhhh!!! Lovely photos Jessica!!! But where I ...Ohhhhhh!!! Lovely photos Jessica!!! But where I am, we have a foot of snow!!Erudessa Arandurielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05994694800443851115noreply@blogger.com