tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post3732461986470578608..comments2024-01-14T01:02:51.354-07:00Comments on 320 * Sycamore: do your thingMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11998834833645862095noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-77616857144757432482014-08-28T02:22:25.627-06:002014-08-28T02:22:25.627-06:00I like that I can get them from various sites.I like that I can get them from various sites.Leelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-14677612561413915372014-08-27T22:14:24.727-06:002014-08-27T22:14:24.727-06:00I am usually not one to take the time to comment o...I am usually not one to take the time to comment on a blog but this was perfect! In fact I even PINNED it! A first for me also!! I just wanted to make sure I had it saved so that I can read it over and over and remember to do my thing, and embrace when others do their thing!! <br />Thank you! Thank you!cherienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-23329000454200470402014-08-27T19:51:32.850-06:002014-08-27T19:51:32.850-06:00tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/5...tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/504808366581895168<br />nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)netKerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-68970186411438995242014-08-27T19:28:17.669-06:002014-08-27T19:28:17.669-06:00I like that they have an Iphone app.I like that they have an Iphone app.Kerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-76143792009756788452014-08-27T18:15:57.204-06:002014-08-27T18:15:57.204-06:00I LOVE being able to load offers from several plac...I LOVE being able to load offers from several places to your card! It's like a frequent shopper card for everything you love, no matter where you shop! So easy to save everywhere you go and on everything! I'm excited to see more of what they have to offer :)Anastasianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-22275775539329223092014-08-27T17:49:30.973-06:002014-08-27T17:49:30.973-06:00Thank you for this post...it is great ! You made...Thank you for this post...it is great ! You made a very good point...be yourself, enjoy it, and don't compare or apologize. My sister came for brunch this weekend and called to say "don't fuss"....but fussing is what I like to do, and I am pretty good it. It was my gift to her to make it special...and I have to be aware and appreciate other peoples talents...enjoy them, and not compare !!!Ann Yawornitskynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-34807541486070668482014-08-27T06:52:32.096-06:002014-08-27T06:52:32.096-06:00Thank you! I've also been on both sides...the...Thank you! I've also been on both sides...the judging and the apologizing. It's important to remember that we all have different gifts and talents and we should OWN THEM! And recognize others for theirs! I love your blog and very rarely leave a comment but I couldn't pass this one up! Thanks!Amy D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-28859585316380090772014-08-26T22:24:59.778-06:002014-08-26T22:24:59.778-06:00I was probably one of those people who moaned, &qu...I was probably one of those people who moaned, "Please don't come over to my house!" after going to yours. But that kind of knee-jerk defensiveness ascribes the worst motives to other people. As if they're being awesome just to one-up me or make me feel terrible! I've been feeling jealous of some fantastic women in my life, and this is just what I needed to hear. Thanks, Melissa!Melody Warnicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-31190657939290133182014-08-26T21:21:50.423-06:002014-08-26T21:21:50.423-06:00Thank you. I needed this reminder today. I make ...Thank you. I needed this reminder today. I make those kinds of comments all the time. I want to be better than that.Sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-89519453656852841862014-08-26T18:58:47.917-06:002014-08-26T18:58:47.917-06:00I am especially impressed that I can save money wi...I am especially impressed that I can save money without clipping coupons!dglitternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-39866724572063648862014-08-26T15:50:09.432-06:002014-08-26T15:50:09.432-06:00what i would like most about amex offers is being ...what i would like most about amex offers is being able to save moneysarahhirschnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-84285752141116047382014-08-26T13:49:07.442-06:002014-08-26T13:49:07.442-06:00What a great fireplace and built in design. It loo...What a great fireplace and built in design. It looks stunning. I love what you did with the paint around the fireplace as well. It looks great. If anyone else is looking to achieve what Melissa did with her fireplace and built ins you have to check out http://www.customfiremantels.com/gallery/ They have gorgeous custom fireplace mantels.Tina Beckernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-88234605333896326382014-08-26T08:22:22.429-06:002014-08-26T08:22:22.429-06:00I would just like to add that your salad friend wa...I would just like to add that your salad friend was probably doing her best in order to bless her friends, offering a gift for them to enjoy. We hear a lot about being generous givers, but I think we could all learn some important lessons about being gracious receivers. We really rob ourselves and the giver, of joy, and yes the satisfaction from doing something well, when we make it about comparisons.Kimberly Hill Hightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-75162707003916501752014-08-26T06:18:18.896-06:002014-08-26T06:18:18.896-06:00Thanks Melissa. That was just what I needed today...Thanks Melissa. That was just what I needed today.Shayleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-6983710969019982472014-08-26T03:44:58.457-06:002014-08-26T03:44:58.457-06:00This is a "sermon" I've been giving ...This is a "sermon" I've been giving for years. I even call it a "thing." I read something once talking about how women have a tendency to look around a room of other women and wish that they could cook like A, have a clean house like B, sew like C, teach like D, etc. When in reality we should be celebrating our differences and appreciating each others talents instead. Thank you for this reminder. I also love the quote: "Comparison is the thief of joy."Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-52660961739642683762014-08-26T03:27:47.139-06:002014-08-26T03:27:47.139-06:00Wow, that really needed to be said. Thanks for put...Wow, that really needed to be said. Thanks for putting it into words so well.Terrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-23516959828807507612014-08-25T15:00:14.459-06:002014-08-25T15:00:14.459-06:00This was a great post ! This was a great post ! Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-71946837045128554672014-08-25T12:44:08.419-06:002014-08-25T12:44:08.419-06:00Thank you! I've been struggling with this late...Thank you! I've been struggling with this lately! Great job!Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-74654153273382100952014-08-25T12:34:55.574-06:002014-08-25T12:34:55.574-06:00What a great post, so so true. Great reminder for...What a great post, so so true. Great reminder for all of us. And LOVE the quote!!Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-45547459386196852472014-08-25T11:42:48.192-06:002014-08-25T11:42:48.192-06:00Yes, ma'am! YES! This is the perfect post to ...Yes, ma'am! YES! This is the perfect post to start out this back-to-school week for me. Thank you so much for having the courage to say what needs to be said. Love you so much!Richella Parhamhttp://www.impartinggrace.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-17710534751404528332014-08-25T11:02:17.028-06:002014-08-25T11:02:17.028-06:00Melissa, I feel like clapping! You are SO right an...Melissa, I feel like clapping! You are SO right and like others who commented, I'm guilty of it both ways. We all seem to do that subtle "put down" of others when we feel inadequate, and even if (though) we mean it innocently, it still shouldn't be done. I will probably always long for a spotless house and feel inadequate in that regard - but I'd much rather decorate and "fluff" my house instead! So I will probably perpetually feel jealous of my friends with squeaky clean homes and their ability to maintain a house well, but you know what? They compliment me on my decor, seasonal touches, and paint colors and often ask for my advice in those areas. Realizing our strengths and admitting our weaknesses allows us to celebrate others without viewing their accomplishments through the icky lens of jealousy. So well written! :)Jessica @ This Blessed Lifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-59669181448864730292014-08-25T10:05:43.471-06:002014-08-25T10:05:43.471-06:00Melissa I LOVE this!!! I hate that teasing we do ...Melissa I LOVE this!!! I hate that teasing we do to each other-and sometimes it turns mean. Everyone is good at something, we all have different talents and abilities. I have told my daughter, "Don't be less of yourself just because you are afraid of those comments!" We all have done it-both ends-I think. Such good thoughts!SarahCloverLanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-28133755065432064652014-08-25T09:43:09.879-06:002014-08-25T09:43:09.879-06:00I had this same realization this past week (and it...I had this same realization this past week (and it was huge for me). Except... I was the one that was afraid to shine because it felt like bragging, or that it made other people think I was showing off. Finally I have just come to realize that if I can be the sort that is a champion of other women, I should expect the same from them. Anyone that would tear me down for doing my best is not really someone I want to waste time trying to please. We all have times when we feel jealous, but it's so important to remember what you said, "that's her thing." Other people's accomplishments do not detract from the goodness that we have. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!Jennnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-48843392434194068932014-08-25T08:36:20.388-06:002014-08-25T08:36:20.388-06:00This is wonderful - I know I am guilty of making t...This is wonderful - I know I am guilty of making the kinds of comments that you mentioned, which are completely a reflection of how I feel about my lack of whatever talent they have. Instead, a really simple, "this is beautiful!" or "how great!" will be the comment I'll extend instead.Ashlei Folsomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-45509343520858856392014-08-25T08:28:50.044-06:002014-08-25T08:28:50.044-06:00I have had this done to me before too, when other ...I have had this done to me before too, when other women say things and you feel the need to apologize or rationalize what you did and why you did it. It is a great lesson for me to be more aware of not doing it to other women and help to bring out the positive in them.Susan Amesnoreply@blogger.com