tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post2925068670275529570..comments2023-05-24T08:06:43.882-04:00Comments on Romance Writer's Revenge: The Most Important HeroineTerri Osburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-15648545817300787582011-10-09T22:21:07.000-04:002011-10-09T22:21:07.000-04:00Three adjectives... Creative, witty and brave.Yup,...Three adjectives... Creative, witty and brave.<br><br>Yup, brave. I need to be more brave. I want to be more witty and be appreciated as witty and I can always use more productive creativity. (Okay, I cheated and added a fourth. I'm a pirate, I cheat. Live with it.)<br><br>My clothing line...I don't know designers...but I'd like whoever was designing for Stevie Nicks in the leather and lace Fleetwood Mac album covers... With a splash of some Bettie Page thrown in!<br><br>Who would play me? I've always said Sandra Bullock at her comedic best...or really...either of the ladies who played the crazy aunts in Practical Magic...2nd Chancehttp://www.maureenobetita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-69374389202959709842011-10-10T00:27:28.000-04:002011-10-10T00:27:28.000-04:00This is clearly not intended for me, but I refuse ...This is clearly not intended for me, but I refuse to be left out of a party! LOL<br><br>A simple application of reflection symmetry, swapping hero for heroine, and whisky for rum, gets me past the kraken.<br><br>My adjectives: brilliantly creative; stunningly handsome with full head of hair; Witty and resourceful with stories to enthral a lady all night.<br><br>OK I'm a pirate like Chance! *grin*<br><br>To be serious though, I really would like to enhance my artistic creative side and paint beautiful pictures or write best selling romance novels.<br><br>I've always had wonderful dreams! *smile*Quantumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-36524341679850358572011-10-10T03:27:45.000-04:002011-10-10T03:27:45.000-04:00A ship full of pirates is never expected to follow...A ship full of pirates is never expected to follow the rules. Or guidelines, as the case may be.<br><br>You're incredibly brave, Chanceroo! You've put yourself further out there than anyone on this ship. You've been to the brink and back, my friend. You are one brave pirate!<br><br>Q - It wouldn't be a party without you! If you applied your genius to creative pursuits the world would be an even more beautiful place. All we ask is that you bring your ventures aboard for us all to enjoy.<br><br>Though just bringing yourself aboard is always enough to class the joint up.<br><br>Kiddo is getting her braces on this morning so I might be AWOL for a little. There's a Starbucks by the ortho office so I'm hoping to be back on in an hour or less!Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-29939712876389262422011-10-10T04:07:48.000-04:002011-10-10T04:07:48.000-04:00What a thought-provoking post. If you'd asked...What a thought-provoking post. <br><br>If you'd asked me this ten years ago, when I was working a crappy job, dating a crappy guy, and renting a shithole, I might have had something more interesting to say. <br><br>Three words, huh? I'd like to be known as gracious, witty, and smart.<br><br>My dream style. Huh.... This is a little harder. Can I just have Kate Middleton's wardrobe? And can we throw in a little something funky? Maybe some vintage pieces from the 20s or the 70s, that sort of waify, flappery feel? <br><br>I'm currently a Gap wearing, oxford shirt/t-shirt, cardigan kind of girl. I wear Toms. I wear Uggs. Pretty much comfort rules my life and I'm happy with the way it looks, honestly, except for the last 10 lbs of baby weight. <br><br>My life story....<br><br>I like the way it's going. Staying home with the boys might not be the most mentally stimulating job (oh it's hard some days, and exhausting, and frustrating) but I feel fulfilled doing it. If I see my boys grow into happy adults, if I see them become productive additions to society, find a place in the community and make a contribution somehow, then I'll feel like I did what I was supposed to do.<br><br>As to my personal satisfaction, writing was the thing I felt I needed to do. I always wanted to and then I wasn't chasing that goal. Now that I am, I'm proud of myself. Even if I don't publish, I'm happy I'm chasing the dream. <br><br>So, right now I'm a content gal. There's things I want, don't get me wrong. But I'm happy anyway, where I am.Marnee Baileyhttp://marneebailey.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-20559203422425890352011-10-10T04:12:28.000-04:002011-10-10T04:12:28.000-04:00I will add, too, that my DH is probably the best p...I will add, too, that my DH is probably the best partner I could have picked for myself. The fates smiled on me the day I met him. It's easy to be happy with what I have now when that "have" includes him.Marnee Baileyhttp://marneebailey.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-7674737272290917962011-10-10T04:23:32.000-04:002011-10-10T04:23:32.000-04:00Huh. Wordpress just ate my comment or something. W...Huh. Wordpress just ate my comment or something. WTH?? <br><br>Made it to Starbucks. I feel like a real writer all set up here in the corner. LOL!<br><br>I figured you'd be the content pirate, Marn. We're all going to be jealous. (Except maybe Hal, who will probably give the same answer. LOL!) <br><br>Great choice on the clothes. I love that Kate isn't afraid to wear the same thing more than once. Can't join you on the 70s thing, but I'm on board with the 20s!Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-68584182755546576472011-10-10T05:34:51.001-04:002011-10-10T05:34:51.001-04:00I don't mean to be the annoying content pirate...I don't mean to be the annoying content pirate. I just feel lucky, that's all. <br><br>I love the 20s. What a glamorous time. You know what I want? This dress, from ATONEMENT. http://www.sundaybrunchdress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/keiras-green-dress-in-atonement-side-300x400.jpg <br><br>Gorgeous. Of course, I'd need Keira Knightley's body, but I'm going to pretend. I can afford the dress either. It's all fantasy. But it's beautiful.Marnee Baileyhttp://marneebailey.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-6369342701269968572011-10-10T05:34:51.000-04:002011-10-10T05:34:51.000-04:00Oh and I love that Kate isn't afraid to rewear...Oh and I love that Kate isn't afraid to rewear things too. It makes her seem so... normal.Marnee Baileyhttp://marneebailey.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-61664456283451611862011-10-10T05:39:30.000-04:002011-10-10T05:39:30.000-04:00Never apologize for being content!That is an aweso...Never apologize for being content!<br><br>That is an awesome dress. I'd love to have one of those bodies that can wear anything and it always looks effortless and hangs beautifully. But then Keira's body wouldn't look nearly as good as mine in that dress above. <br><br>So I'll keep my girls and deal with it. LOL!Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-13358637405076404982011-10-10T05:59:42.000-04:002011-10-10T05:59:42.000-04:00Great post, Terri. :)So three adjectives I *want* ...Great post, Terri. :)<br><br>So three adjectives I *want* people to think of (instead of the 3 they already DO think of -- LOL). Mmm. Probably fun, intriguing, inspiring.<br><br>I don't follow fashions enough to recognize a particular designer. I like to choose things based on my mood -- almost like a costume -- so one day it's flip flops and tank top and another day it's sparkly sequins and over-the-knee boots. I am a heroine who adores boots. LOL<br><br>I'm living a portion of my dream life, and pursuing the rest of it with a vengeance. But I think I'm gonna sip my coffee and think about the hero who should be a part of this life. THAT sounds like fun!Donnahttp://www.AllAboutTheWriting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-61632442362617128602011-10-10T06:10:01.000-04:002011-10-10T06:10:01.000-04:00My three adjectives (I'd want to be described ...My three adjectives (I'd want to be described as): strong, sexy, brave. (Witty and intelligent make the top 5, but sexier ranks higher for me than intelligent. Think what you will. *LOL*)<br><br>This is the dress: http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/vamp-dress-black.html I think I'd want it in red though. You know, a red dress. :) Like the poem. <br><br>And my hero would be stronger, sexier, and braver than I am. :) But not wittier than I am. *LOL*Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-9419412858597672152011-10-10T06:11:40.000-04:002011-10-10T06:11:40.000-04:00My adjectives: brilliantly creative; stunningly ha...<i>My adjectives: brilliantly creative; stunningly handsome with full head of hair; Witty and resourceful with stories to enthral a lady all night.</i><br><br>This makes me think of a role reversal of 1000 Arabian Nights. I love it. *LOL*Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-2147892018937700682011-10-10T06:28:59.000-04:002011-10-10T06:28:59.000-04:00But I think I’m gonna sip my coffee and think abou...<i>But I think I’m gonna sip my coffee and think about the hero who should be a part of this life. THAT sounds like fun!</i><br><br>Indeed! *LOL*Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-17138975182393180482011-10-10T06:47:12.000-04:002011-10-10T06:47:12.000-04:00That DRESS! (I haven't read the rest of the co...That DRESS! (I haven't read the rest of the comments, just had to say that I find the dress from Atonement to be the most awesome dress ever invented.)Halnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-60218901557770566832011-10-10T07:00:16.000-04:002011-10-10T07:00:16.000-04:00Awesome blog, Terri! I think for me, I'd pick...Awesome blog, Terri! I think for me, I'd pick: genuine, witty/funny, confident.<br><br>I tend to be a people-pleaser, so I get pushed around a lot. I'd like to stop getting pushed around. LOL! So I'd like to be more confident and stronger. Not meaner, just standing firm enough to withstand people *trying* to push me around and confident enough to say no. <br><br>As for my style, I like trendy, sexy clothes, with a 40's flair thrown in. I don't have a link (though I've having fun looking!). But I like a lot of dresses and such. And jeans, because I'm also lazy. The perfect style to me, is jeans with fun, sexy tops and shoes. And lots of costume-style jewelry. You know, the long chain or bead necklaces . . . <br><br>I think for me, it's taken a long time to learn to be content, or to find joy and contentment in the little, normal moments of life. There are definitely parts of my life that I am fully content with. And other parts, like the day job, that could stand some improvement. But the job gives me the ability to create the type of home and family I dream of, so that makes it worthwhile in a big way.Halnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-10490054010420884142011-10-10T07:31:11.000-04:002011-10-10T07:31:11.000-04:00I'm back! Kiddo is in school and can no longer...I'm back! Kiddo is in school and can no longer pass through metal detectors. LOL!<br><br>I like the "inspiring" part, Donna. That's an intriguing choice. =) Makes you sound very generous, which is also a good adjective to have. You must come back and let us know what you come up with for a hero. I'm dying to know!Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-27733154929944513232011-10-10T07:34:21.000-04:002011-10-10T07:34:21.000-04:00We can stretch the top 3 to a top 5. Why not?! You...We can stretch the top 3 to a top 5. Why not?! You'd take sexy over intelligent? Hmmm....I'd have to think about that. I suppose so long as I AM intelligent, I could take people thinking of I'm sexy before remembering my smarts. Maybe. Tough call!<br><br>You could so work that dress. Definitely in red. That dress is calling out to be red. But you must keep the leopard print shoes. LOL! I could even see you working that hair!<br><br>And you say what I want in a man is impossible. LOL!Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-76931275285131163722011-10-10T07:36:57.000-04:002011-10-10T07:36:57.000-04:00Hal - For a second I thought you were excited abou...Hal - For a second I thought you were excited about the dress in the blog. Then I read again and realize you mean Marn's choice. That is gorgeous. Much classier than my choice. LOL! <br><br>I'm all about jeans and sexy tops. I've longed to learn how to accessorize for a few years now, but I'm so understated I rarely think to wear jewelry beyond earrings and my watch. I did accumulate lots of long necklaces from attending National conferences, but I can't find them. No idea what I did with them when I moved. *sigh* <br><br>They have to be here somewhere!Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-60630443487177655372011-10-10T07:50:53.001-04:002011-10-10T07:50:53.001-04:00Deerhunter is stronger, braver, and sexier than I ...Deerhunter is stronger, braver, and sexier than I am. He's just not wittier than I am. *LOL* :)<br><br>I realized that my list of qualities are things I think of with Angelina Jolie. Of course, I'd love to be like her. *LOL*Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-4448519677480755712011-10-10T07:50:53.000-04:002011-10-10T07:50:53.000-04:00Yeah, I got all excited about the dress, then real...Yeah, I got all excited about the dress, then realized there were several dresses we were discussing. I like the one in the post and the one Hellie linked to (hhhoooootttt!) as well! <br><br>And I'm all about being sexy before intelligent, too. As long as there's intelligence when you open your mouth, you can totally be sexy first :)Halnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-30295742827811116872011-10-10T08:07:23.000-04:002011-10-10T08:07:23.000-04:00EXACTLY. What Hal said.Besides, as is well-documen...EXACTLY. What Hal said.<br><br>Besides, as is well-documented, men always see better than they think. *LOL* So it's okay to have sexy before intelligent.Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-87436611289443022942011-10-10T08:09:21.000-04:002011-10-10T08:09:21.000-04:00Angie schmangie. She couldn't run a pirate cre...Angie schmangie. She couldn't run a pirate crew as well as you!<br><br>Now I want to make mine a top 5 and add sexy. And maybe fearless. I'd love to be fearless.Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-12352474992146659102011-10-10T08:10:33.000-04:002011-10-10T08:10:33.000-04:00ohh fearless. I'd love to be fearless!ohh fearless. I'd love to be fearless!Halnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-38126147024101552512011-10-10T08:13:30.001-04:002011-10-10T08:13:30.001-04:00Ah, Qster, yer already all that! Well, I can't...Ah, Qster, yer already all that! Well, I can't speak fer the hair, but the rest? Course!<br><br>Marn! What a loverlee dress...and gracious...nice adjective! Nice sexy black number, Cap'n! I'm just more the gypsy with clothes... Just give me good support wear...<br><br>Interesting that Hels and I both want to be brave. I don't know, I can be pretty brave about some things and then a total wallflower on others. I swear, I'm terrified at the thought of attending Nationals without ya, Terrio!<br><br>Soooo...did anyone else remember who Stevie Nicks is?<br><br>I love genuine, too! I'd probably pick authentic, but it's the same thing!2nd Chancehttp://www.maureenobetita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-49224165323263845402011-10-10T08:13:30.000-04:002011-10-10T08:13:30.000-04:00Fun blog, Ter! I think my three adjectives would ...Fun blog, Ter! I think my three adjectives would be witty, intelligent, and authentic. If you're going to stretch it to 5, I would throw in kind and funny.<br><br>As for the clothes, I'm struggling with that one. If it would be something I could wear that would look great and FEEL great I would go with the 20's and 30's. Unfortunately all those shoes everyone drools over would kill my feet. So, I'm afraid my style is jeans, NewBalance and a cute top. Summer is better cause I get to wear cool looking capris and cuter tops.<br><br>Like Marnee, I'm kind of living the dream, as it were. I didn't really know what I wanted when I was a teen, but I knew I wanted to be in a healthy, loving relationship with happy well-adjusted kids. Do I sound like a recovering child from a dysfunctional family, or what? (I just read that sentence and thought I sounded like a therapist LOL!!)<br><br>At this moment in time I am very happy being a stay at home mom to my 2 teens (taking into consideration the pain in the ass 2 teens can be), and being married to the DH. I like the words Marnee chose - "the best partner I could have picked for myself." <br><br>I'll check back later (my daughter is pulling me away to be her chauffeur). I'm surprised kiddo is in school today, Ter. Columbus Day!Irisheyesnoreply@blogger.com