tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post3236848100227168171..comments2023-09-30T09:28:20.095-07:00Comments on Picnic At Marina: Something to Think About...Marinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-7740393208590208072012-12-13T15:01:49.706-08:002012-12-13T15:01:49.706-08:00I know Marina, such decision are never easy, I kno...I know Marina, such decision are never easy, I know something about that, but it is worth trusting your insticts :-D skoraq cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05451435701447064568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-9744309671733097912012-12-13T10:59:12.810-08:002012-12-13T10:59:12.810-08:00Thank you Katerina for such wonderful comment. It ...Thank you Katerina for such wonderful comment. It was an amazing to discover what my kids have become and how quick! One day you see your kids playing in the sand, and the next day they are grown and give you a very mature advise. That was the most powerful moment for me.Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-39314187077245329692012-12-12T00:24:15.831-08:002012-12-12T00:24:15.831-08:00I know the feeling Marina and I know the relief af...I know the feeling Marina and I know the relief after making the right decision for you! I've been there and made such decisions. Your son being still a kid and not an adult trying to do "what's right" gave you a very clear perspective. Life indeed is too short and if we have the luxury to decide things that will make us happy then by all means we should go ahead and do them. I so happy for you and I am sure now that you passed through this you will keep going in this happy road!Katerinahttp://www.culinaryflavors.grnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-89933484351944954032012-12-11T19:33:51.439-08:002012-12-11T19:33:51.439-08:00Thank you Sissi. I know, I was one of the robots f...Thank you Sissi. I know, I was one of the robots for so many years, not even allowing myself to think of what I want. Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-8095903047841601262012-12-11T19:32:43.626-08:002012-12-11T19:32:43.626-08:00Thanks Julianna. And also only you can make yourse...Thanks Julianna. And also only you can make yourself happy. To make something happened we need to make an active choice. Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-52531686350269502782012-12-11T19:30:09.422-08:002012-12-11T19:30:09.422-08:00Hi Balvinder, oh dear, I do know that road too ver...Hi Balvinder, oh dear, I do know that road too very well. For many years I didn't even think off how I feel. I just kept going because I had to provide. That is a tough path, and many of us walk it at some point.Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-89836981217526840032012-12-11T19:27:47.707-08:002012-12-11T19:27:47.707-08:00Thank you Pam. If I stayed I would be on strong pi...Thank you Pam. If I stayed I would be on strong pills by now, I think. Forcing yourself into things that don't feel right is withdrawing yourself from the joy of life.Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-21469491175348369292012-12-11T19:23:08.594-08:002012-12-11T19:23:08.594-08:00Thanks John. I have learned from all of this how t...Thanks John. I have learned from all of this how to pay attention to how I feel. Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-82637822610733330802012-12-11T19:20:20.697-08:002012-12-11T19:20:20.697-08:00Thanks Jackie. You know you dressed in words my ve...Thanks Jackie. You know you dressed in words my very own thoughts. Although, I didn't talk about it to my children, I cried to them. I think I scared them with my emotions. However, they were the first to tell me to make my own choice, not based on responsibility, ration, but my feelings. I was always an outsider from the herd, adventurous and to some degree fearless person. And look what happened to me? I've forced myself into this rational and responsible person to the point, that even my body couldn't take it anymore. I have no regrets about what I did or didn't do. It was time to make a change, to believe and embrace the new journey. Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-59930694585543157352012-12-11T19:08:31.800-08:002012-12-11T19:08:31.800-08:00I agree Kim, and we need to listen to our body, ou...I agree Kim, and we need to listen to our body, our inner self more often.Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-91192358577839976882012-12-11T19:07:05.948-08:002012-12-11T19:07:05.948-08:00Thank you Lizzy. It didn't take me longer than...Thank you Lizzy. It didn't take me longer than almost a decade...:)Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-9933084243237777572012-12-11T19:05:53.356-08:002012-12-11T19:05:53.356-08:00Thanks Karen! I am blessed to be around such a sup...Thanks Karen! I am blessed to be around such a supportive family and friends.Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-42106194660653820682012-12-11T19:04:22.122-08:002012-12-11T19:04:22.122-08:00You know, I am learning actually how to be a full ...You know, I am learning actually how to be a full time mother, although my kids are grown up... I wish I made such decision earlier, to spend more time with them. Thank you for your support and warm wishes! :)Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-59058472241245278232012-12-11T19:01:06.581-08:002012-12-11T19:01:06.581-08:00Thank you Jess. That is absolutely right, it was h...Thank you Jess. That is absolutely right, it was hard, really hard, but I have no regrets. And as long as I don't feel guilty about it, it feels good. :)Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-4590892915089635422012-12-11T18:59:38.039-08:002012-12-11T18:59:38.039-08:00Thank you Joanna. It was not an easy one, you know...Thank you Joanna. It was not an easy one, you know. But I am sure glad I did.Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-409750057055668722012-12-11T18:47:51.735-08:002012-12-11T18:47:51.735-08:00Hi John, that experience brought me closer to my k...Hi John, that experience brought me closer to my kids indeed. And what a wise people they become! I was teaching them, and didn't expect them to tech me. And they did teach me a lesson here!Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-55070503716944999762012-12-11T18:44:59.528-08:002012-12-11T18:44:59.528-08:00Maureen, sometimes we have to go all the way to un...Maureen, sometimes we have to go all the way to understand that we made a mistake: that's a lesson I've learned. As I said to one of my friends, to understand it was a mistake, I had to make it. Thanks for your comment!Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-43254799978662093832012-12-11T18:42:35.127-08:002012-12-11T18:42:35.127-08:00Thank you Norma. Kids never stop surprise us, do t...Thank you Norma. Kids never stop surprise us, do they?! Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-91453074431773282252012-12-11T18:41:30.295-08:002012-12-11T18:41:30.295-08:00Thank you Jane. Yes, kids surprised me with their ...Thank you Jane. Yes, kids surprised me with their wisdom. When did they grow up, I wonder...Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-44616859351060011762012-12-11T18:39:00.240-08:002012-12-11T18:39:00.240-08:00Hi Charles, oh I know what you mean. I've been...Hi Charles, oh I know what you mean. I've been in those responsibilities shoes for so-so many years: kids growing up, husband going to school, etc. We had periods of time when I was the only provider for the family, and I was scared even to think about changes , or about what I want or how I feel. It wasn't easy this time, but as you said "we only get one shot after all!" Thanks! Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-57972744040732703932012-12-11T18:34:03.650-08:002012-12-11T18:34:03.650-08:00Hi Averie, you are absolutely right about the situ...Hi Averie, you are absolutely right about the situation. The reason I made such quick decision was simply because of housing, believe it or not. If I didn't have to sign a six months lease, I most likely would be still there, really "pressed on" ... I am glad it happened the way it happened. Last night I read an interesting phrase: "Only you can make yourself happy,... and it's never too late to find out how to do it" (Not Becoming My Mother, Ruth Reichl) Powerful words, and we do need this to be often reminded indeed.Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-91776558191304989102012-12-11T18:24:58.176-08:002012-12-11T18:24:58.176-08:00Thanks Jean! I think that having a job that no lon...Thanks Jean! I think that having a job that no longer feels right for you is like wearing a very tight shoes: there is a breaking point when it's better to walk with your bare feet...Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-54442184529729833272012-12-11T18:22:37.610-08:002012-12-11T18:22:37.610-08:00Thanks Della! Thanks Della! Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-15449436883754911212012-12-11T18:21:54.753-08:002012-12-11T18:21:54.753-08:00Thanks Uru. You made look like a hero in your comm...Thanks Uru. You made look like a hero in your comment... :)Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633259752771480782.post-60360206122205926902012-12-11T18:21:07.224-08:002012-12-11T18:21:07.224-08:00Thank you for your kind words, Lenusik! :)Thank you for your kind words, Lenusik! :)Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573855440431259324noreply@blogger.com