tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post5933904858441567973..comments2024-03-16T22:19:07.582-05:00Comments on Diary of a Dorkette: Change is a comin,Michael Lynn P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-91312507908831047372013-11-01T22:59:09.215-05:002013-11-01T22:59:09.215-05:00lol Literally, in any free time I have, I am doing...lol Literally, in any free time I have, I am doing writing. lol I have no life. I'm either working or doing something with writing or taking pictures of things. It is a mess.<br /><br />Hopefully one day we can both get it all figured out and have fabulous jobs doing what we love! : ) I hope you are doing well. I don't like eating beans either! lolMichael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-20852054154698575232013-10-30T01:40:38.425-05:002013-10-30T01:40:38.425-05:00I don't know if I could take the under the bri...I don't know if I could take the under the bridge life, I don't like eating beans! <br />But as far as the "letting someone take care of you" thing goes, I do think it is awesome for anyone to want to pull their own weight. But I do think if either a man or a woman with a really awesome talent or vision, is in love with someone who makes money who is willing to support their dream, that is truly OK, because frankly, I don't even know how you do what you do while working! It was hard for me while working. I wrote columns,(not as often as you) but I didn't really get a chance to do my comic stuff until I stopped working and went back to school. This way, for now, I have money, but it's only on loan from the government. At the end of this year,I'll have finished college, then I can't rely on student loan money.So, I know, I gotta fit in as much work as I can, while I don't have to, well..you know, "work" for real, at a job. <br /> Funny that in other countries they measure stuff like "gross national happiness." Meanwhile, here we just feel like shit and all guilty if we aren't killing ourselves at a "job", even if we are doing what we love and do the best. <br /> Well, one way or the other, I wish you the best at your job, and I am sure I will be joining the work force right back with you soon enough! (but lets hope one day we won't have to)Nick Moosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-45370764630401896482013-10-30T00:11:55.086-05:002013-10-30T00:11:55.086-05:00Hey Jay! Thank you for this comment. I didn't ...Hey Jay! Thank you for this comment. I didn't even think that this would be something that people could find comfort in relating to. I hope that it can do those things. I know we have talked about stuff like this briefly before, and I hope wonderful things for you too. I have so been enjoying your posts for Halloween. I need to comment, but I have been so behind and I'm behind on replying to all the comments on here. You have always been so kind and such a supporter of this blog, and I just hope you know how much I appreciate that. Now I have the Facts of Life theme song in my head. (Not that that's a bad thing!) Hope all is well.Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-38109840097048199932013-10-30T00:08:14.621-05:002013-10-30T00:08:14.621-05:00Well I do love bringing joy to everyone, but even ...Well I do love bringing joy to everyone, but even if I was married to a billionaire, I'd have a hard time letting someone just fully take care of me. And when I was reading your comment, I had this image of two creative people living together under a bridge but full with stories. lol I love it. I also wrote the gulp part thinking of you. I knew you'd get a kick out of that. I hope you are doing well, and even though I may end up having other jobs, being a Dorkette is the one I love the most! : )Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-55565045249333377152013-10-30T00:04:46.662-05:002013-10-30T00:04:46.662-05:00Oh my goodness, can we totally find a way to star ...Oh my goodness, can we totally find a way to star in an A-Ha music video together? I love them, and we can find a way to tie it all with Jem. I appreciate this comment, and I so appreciate you. You were one of the first people I got to know in this blogging/forum world and I so think you are the best. I hope you are doing excellent! I will talk to you later!Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-50598430441469887222013-10-30T00:02:41.452-05:002013-10-30T00:02:41.452-05:00Oh Kal I hope this madness will not disappoint! lo...Oh Kal I hope this madness will not disappoint! lol There are all kinds of things that inspire the stuff I write about, so there will certainly be all kinds of things to come out of this latest event. I thank you for this comment, it means a lot. I also love the networking part, there isn't really a big toy section in the store, but they do have some Monster High dolls! And I know you can appreciate that! Hope you are well, talk to you later!Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-65704324663083832522013-10-30T00:00:30.627-05:002013-10-30T00:00:30.627-05:00Thank you so much Mason. The economy truly is terr...Thank you so much Mason. The economy truly is terrible. It is so crazy how messy it all is out there. I hope nothing but the best for you too. Thank you for this comment, and I will be hoping for nothing but the best for you too! I have enjoyed reading your stuff and things, and am really glad for that too! Hope the week is treating you well.Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-11670532831584525142013-10-29T23:57:15.758-05:002013-10-29T23:57:15.758-05:00Yes, and I'm glad you are! I remember you writ...Yes, and I'm glad you are! I remember you writing about this storytelling topic on your blog before and I was like, "I totally agree with that!"Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-84731703391118778872013-10-29T18:02:44.246-05:002013-10-29T18:02:44.246-05:00Always eager to entertain with my amusing anecdote...Always eager to entertain with my amusing anecdotes. It may say "Illustrator" after my name, but I've always considered myself a storyteller first and foremost. Erik Johnson Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184274387021011687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-90860688921677783732013-10-29T17:19:20.949-05:002013-10-29T17:19:20.949-05:00lol I loved reading this. That is so cute. lol I loved reading this. That is so cute. Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-62993280712835582642013-10-28T09:56:25.126-05:002013-10-28T09:56:25.126-05:00Excellent post. Very happy for you that things are...Excellent post. Very happy for you that things are going well. I relate 100% to this post. I was doing something I geared myself towards all my life and then realized it may not have been for me. I took all kinds of jobs because I had to pay the bills too, so I get that! As always, things could be worse. Sometimes we just power through. It's like the Facts of Life theme song "you take the good you take the bad...blah blah." Thanks for sharing this personal anecdote because there's probably a ton of people who are in the same situation and they might get some comfort out of reading this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979914565647698188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-50714643380213674852013-10-27T20:52:53.158-05:002013-10-27T20:52:53.158-05:00You have a job other than being a Dorkette? Man, ...You have a job other than being a Dorkette? Man, I know you are a liberated woman and stuff. but aren't you kind of awesome enough to the point where a guy would just pay you to be you? I mean, you ARE working, even if you don't get paid for the blog, you are are bringing joy to everyone! If my wife or girlfriend did what you do,I would be proud to be the bread winner and let you write instead of you having to do a job. That is the generic "me" though, in reality I wouldn't be able to do that. We are too similar. If I was married to you, we would both be writer/creative people. So, yeah, we'd be doomed.But your actual real husband should totally win the bread! That way you get more time to write and entertain us!! <br /> One day, you will get huge and make money for what you do.You are awesome and deserve it. <br /> And I love it when you do the "gulp"-but it was even funnier this time cuz it was for a real life situation! haha! I can picture the real life Miss M walking into the job and doing the "gulp" sound.Nick Moosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-11191572916607995712013-10-27T19:32:03.469-05:002013-10-27T19:32:03.469-05:00Just want to chime in and say "You go girl!&q...Just want to chime in and say "You go girl!" The world is totally upside down right now when it comes to jobs, careers, and the future. Feels like so many of us are not where we dreamed we'd be when we were kids (but then it IS hard to be in an A-Ha music video I guess...) Keep the faith in yourself and keep on rockin', Miss M!Milkyhttp://milkymixer.jemcon.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-45640604013687653442013-10-27T14:45:40.948-05:002013-10-27T14:45:40.948-05:00Anyone who can write with such eloquence can't...Anyone who can write with such eloquence can't fail at whatever she does. One step in front of the other. "Love-A-Lot Bear is my favorite Care Bear, ok?" - that is just GOOD writing. More hugs less slugs and you will cruise. Plus you can make friends with the punk that stocks the toy aisle. That is what we call NETWORKING...Good luck. Your honesty is why I come here and read your stuff. Well that and the insanity. I can't wait to see how this new stuff trickles into your future posts. Madness. LOL.Kalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663751053844271849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-14268870956754706282013-10-27T14:35:29.681-05:002013-10-27T14:35:29.681-05:00You've already hear this before, but you'r...You've already hear this before, but you're not alone Miss M! I've been working retail for 12 years and despite having recently graduated from college with a BS in business I can't find crap! The economy is terrible, but the blogosphere is ripe with wonderful people like yourself! Don't get discouraged, you're doing your best and things will turn out alright as long as you don't lose faith!<br /><br />God bless you Miss M, just remember the small things and things will turn out okay in the end!Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14317502791624737515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-1775998848719127442013-10-27T13:30:27.657-05:002013-10-27T13:30:27.657-05:00I suspected that it might be working at the perfum...I suspected that it might be working at the perfume/makeup counter, but really all I know of that area of the mall is when I was a little kid and ran past it, fearing that I would catch cooties if I lingered around it for too long. Erik Johnson Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184274387021011687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-36186594257026029562013-10-27T11:50:29.421-05:002013-10-27T11:50:29.421-05:00Thank you demoncat! I totally agree, this is not g...Thank you demoncat! I totally agree, this is not going to kill me. I am going to be fine. And I have been working with some amazing co-workers. I have been lucky. I've had retail jobs in the past where I was working with some monsters, but everyone is just really nice and fun. That makes a big difference. I hope all is well with you, and I will talk to you later!Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-34278688788354559322013-10-27T11:49:02.226-05:002013-10-27T11:49:02.226-05:00Thanks for this comment. I wasn't handling it ...Thanks for this comment. I wasn't handling it well at first. I really felt down and just awful, but I'm feeling better about it now. I feel like things are going to be ok. it is nice to hear from you, and I know I don't always get around to saying it, but your work is so freakin good. I love seeing your tweets and updates to things you are working on. Just so much talent! Hope all is well for you and the person you were talking about in the comment.Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-5987854413898705272013-10-27T11:47:01.678-05:002013-10-27T11:47:01.678-05:00Hey Nastyroker! It is nice to hear from you. Thank...Hey Nastyroker! It is nice to hear from you. Thank you for the comment. I have heard it has been hard to find a job in Spain and other places in Europe. I hope that something better can come along. I know what you mean about toy shopping taking a back seat. I have had to cut things too, and that's ok. It's a part of life. Although I am sneaky, I will sell things off and any extra money I have will go towards something. (for the toy interviews and stuff) and if it is something I don't really want anymore, I'm ok parting with it. I used ot not be like that, but I've really learned new things about myself in these last few months. You take care, and I will talk to you soon friend!Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-88050356074573574722013-10-27T11:44:27.141-05:002013-10-27T11:44:27.141-05:00Thank you so much! It is so interesting, because t...Thank you so much! It is so interesting, because the news makes it sound like the economy and everything is getting better, but it is rough out there. It is really rough. I am thankful to have this job. It has allowed me to feel like myself again. Thanks for the kind words and I hope you are doing well!Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-4841713698722048822013-10-27T11:43:02.168-05:002013-10-27T11:43:02.168-05:00Thank you Goodwill Geek! This comment means a lot ...Thank you Goodwill Geek! This comment means a lot from you. I admire you so much, I love reading about you and your family. You are just a cool person. I hope that everything is going well for you. I really appreciate this comment. It truly does mean the world to me. All of these comments, I was not expecting these comments, and they have all just touched me so much. Hope all is well!Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-15049957345539445002013-10-27T11:41:20.188-05:002013-10-27T11:41:20.188-05:00I know what you mean Erik. It has been like that w...I know what you mean Erik. It has been like that with finding jobs. Like I am a big girl, if a place doesn't want me, at least let me know. I can handle that, but I don't like the whole, "I never heard from them, maybe my resume got lost?" lol I mean I guess never hearing from them is an answer, but I like hearing an official word back. <br /><br />And the Internet chit chat is so important! I feel like I have gotten to meet so many wonderful, talented, and cool people that I would not normally have ever met. It means the world to me. Also, a fragrance girl is essentially someone that smells perfume. I'm actually in the fragrance/cosmetics department so they move me around to selling makeup too. I will be writing a post at some point about what this job is like, because with only two official work days under my belt in this position, I have done things I never knew I would ever do. It has been an experience for sure. I hope all is well, and I will talk to you later!Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-72675445649879087552013-10-27T11:36:35.675-05:002013-10-27T11:36:35.675-05:00Oh Laura! I adore you! So I use OMG a lot, but I a...Oh Laura! I adore you! So I use OMG a lot, but I always mean it as Oh My Goodness. lol Your comment is all I need, that is the perfect band-aid. I also feel honored that you cussed, because I know you do not do that at all! : ) <br /><br />I also completely agree with the rest of your comment, there are so many wonderful people online that just really provide this nice sense of community. I just love it and it makes me feel wonderful. I hope that you and your family are doing wonderfully well! Talk to you soon!Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-33818983819730445512013-10-27T11:24:00.395-05:002013-10-27T11:24:00.395-05:00Hey Paladin, well I believe in you and I know that...Hey Paladin, well I believe in you and I know that you are beyond special. I value your friendship so much and I know that where you are at does not have to be forever. You are an amazing person. And I don't know how long I will be in retail. Once I get the license issue squared away I will still have to find something, and that could take awhile. So I'm viewing this stretch of retail work as a question mark. I hope you are doing well, you are someone I enjoy talking to a lot. I also have not read your chapter yet, but I will. I work late tonight, but at some point this evening I will be reading it. I also need to email you, but I've been working on finishing things up to send to you. Talk to you later!!Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-39492565801021781142013-10-27T11:18:38.521-05:002013-10-27T11:18:38.521-05:00Thank you so much for this comment Pedro. Ya know,...Thank you so much for this comment Pedro. Ya know, it was therapeutic to write this. I had no intention of writing this article, but I just felt this feeling like, "Finally, I feel like it is going to be ok" and I justwanted to share that. Especially since the online community I have gotten to know and become a part of has really gotten me through so much by just existing. I am so glad you made this comment, and I hope that your weekend is going along wonderfully.Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.com