tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post4122237552049553418..comments2023-04-27T10:10:36.337-05:00Comments on Adventure Awaits: Two Year Blogoversary + Blogger Recognition Tag + MusingsTracey Dyckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-12877092107019495952017-04-16T16:46:40.378-05:002017-04-16T16:46:40.378-05:00Thank you, Chloe, and of course you're welcome...Thank you, Chloe, and of course you're welcome! *hugs* :DTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-50099917308229825892017-04-16T16:45:52.426-05:002017-04-16T16:45:52.426-05:00I agree, it's the community that makes bloggin...I agree, it's the community that makes blogging awesome! *had to Google what lamingtons are* (They look positively delicious.)<br /><br />Time and practice is all you need! I'm still finding my voice too, so you're not alone. :)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-52934528604874901352017-04-16T16:43:46.635-05:002017-04-16T16:43:46.635-05:00LOL, reminds me of the number of times I've po...LOL, reminds me of the number of times I've posted a comment only to mentally shriek, "NO WAIT I TAKE IT BACK LET ME EDIT THAT PLEASE!" XDTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-16269131197961390042017-04-13T15:43:49.649-05:002017-04-13T15:43:49.649-05:00Oh yeah, almost forgot, happy blogoversary! :DOh yeah, almost forgot, happy blogoversary! :DChloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211795104255791133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-34514470366700552332017-04-13T15:43:06.156-05:002017-04-13T15:43:06.156-05:00Thanks for the blogging tips! :) And great post! Thanks for the blogging tips! :) And great post! Chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211795104255791133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-57865048649091567102017-04-12T22:12:32.809-05:002017-04-12T22:12:32.809-05:00And I love your posts!
*smacks face over my typo ...And I love your posts!<br /><br />*smacks face over my typo in first comment* You know me... ;)Emily Drownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072107706844583472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-54295187865930360512017-04-12T21:15:00.605-05:002017-04-12T21:15:00.605-05:00So far, I've learned to spread all the encoura...So far, I've learned to spread all the encouragement and writing love, because the best bit about blogging is the /amazing/ community! *passes around plate of lamingtons (just because)* <br />Something I'm still working on is finding my natural style/voice, but I'm sure I'll get there with time. :)Jem Joneshttps://jemjoneswriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-61874487208841374292017-04-12T17:58:20.203-05:002017-04-12T17:58:20.203-05:00Thank you, Tori! ^_^ And gosh, I have noooo idea. ...Thank you, Tori! ^_^ And gosh, I have noooo idea. XDDDTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-27174398622208314922017-04-12T17:57:36.818-05:002017-04-12T17:57:36.818-05:00Thanks, Kayla! ^_^
LOL, it does fit the name! I c...Thanks, Kayla! ^_^<br /><br />LOL, it does fit the name! I can't remember if I wrote that intentionally or if it happened subconsciously. XD Glad you like it, though!!!<br /><br />I know, right? It's like, yes, you all know me to an extent. But how MUCH of me? And should y'all know more? Less? Am I really being me? All the questions. But I'm slowly figuring it out too. It's a journey, like everything else. :)<br /><br />Thank you muchly! <333<br /><br />THEY ARE THE MOST RANDOM THINGS. *shakes head*Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-3875964937627059222017-04-12T17:53:50.714-05:002017-04-12T17:53:50.714-05:00Why thank you, Imogen! It IS a tough balance to st...Why thank you, Imogen! It IS a tough balance to strike, and I agree 100% with what you said about either making yourself look better or figuring out how real to be when it comes to the negative stuff. No one likes to be around a complainer, but realizing someone else has been through what you're going through is powerful. Buuuut there I go basically repeating what you just said! Very well put!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-45529354393521499992017-04-12T17:50:52.364-05:002017-04-12T17:50:52.364-05:00Thank you, Madeline! Cake! Balloons! Ice cream! Wh...Thank you, Madeline! Cake! Balloons! Ice cream! What more could I ask for?<br /><br />I think we INFJs just have a hard time with second-guessing everything. XD (At least I do. I'm trying to get better at that.) You're right, let's just be ourselves. It won't be FULLY ourselves, because like I said, you can't share everything--but the parts of ourselves that we do share should be genuine. Glad I'm not the only randomly reflective person. XD<br /><br />That's really sweet; thank you! I can't wait to see what the next year of Adventure Awaits will hold. :DTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-48007105925639409712017-04-12T17:48:04.982-05:002017-04-12T17:48:04.982-05:00Thank you, Jem! I'm really glad you found that...Thank you, Jem! I'm really glad you found that helpful. :) What have you learned from your blogging experience so far?<br /><br />Yeeeep! I personally like *trying* to take cool photos, but I try not to compare them to those with amazing skill. So I do kinda understand where you're coming from. XDTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-58768317015448179072017-04-12T17:38:23.205-05:002017-04-12T17:38:23.205-05:00D'awww, thanks so much, Emily! I love your swe...D'awww, thanks so much, Emily! I love your sweet comments! ^_^Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-79965810635647789892017-04-12T17:37:32.236-05:002017-04-12T17:37:32.236-05:00Thanks, Catherine! (Welcome to Adventure Awaits, b...Thanks, Catherine! (Welcome to Adventure Awaits, by the way! Have I seen you here before?)<br /><br />You too?! *high five* Haha, that's great how you stepped out of your comfort zone and started blogging. It's a lot of fun. :D<br /><br />A delicate balancing act is right! I know I love getting to know a blogger on the personal side of things, but it's also healthy to set boundaries and keep some privacy. Thanks for the comment!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-62102022228333515642017-04-12T17:35:25.304-05:002017-04-12T17:35:25.304-05:00Thank you, Florid! I was part of the inspiration t...Thank you, Florid! I was part of the inspiration to start your blog? THAT. IS. AWESOME. <3 (Oh, and I thiiiink you may have started following sometime last summer, around the time the Silmarillion Awards happened. I could be wrong!)<br /><br />Another INFJ! They seem to find each other online--I know very few "in real life." Oh goodness, same here. I'm a walking paradox most of the time. XD<br /><br />My pleasure! Glad to hear it!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-84709174095986488362017-04-12T17:32:10.840-05:002017-04-12T17:32:10.840-05:00Exactly! It's impossible to share absolutely e...Exactly! It's impossible to share absolutely everything anyway, and besides, having some privacy is a good thing. Yeah, sometimes people (including myself at times) would do well to remember the distinction between a blog and a personal journal. XD<br /><br />Thanks so much, Abbey! I'm looking forward to having you along for the ride!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-70095096711399261682017-04-12T17:29:28.181-05:002017-04-12T17:29:28.181-05:00Thanks ever so much, Blue! :D
There definitely is...Thanks ever so much, Blue! :D<br /><br />There definitely is a lot to ponder. And I'm not saying blogging/social media is good or bad (it's just amoral), but it's interesting to think about how to utilize them in better ways.<br /><br />Aww, I'm happy to hear that! <3Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-23780339873175547722017-04-12T17:27:24.939-05:002017-04-12T17:27:24.939-05:00ASKFJASKDJFSKLADJF THANK YOU SO MUUUUUCH! Your fir...ASKFJASKDJFSKLADJF THANK YOU SO MUUUUUCH! Your fireworks are almost as good as Gandalf's! ;D And aww, really? One of your favorites? That's so sweet! <333<br /><br />I think that's how a lot of us start--trying to find our voice, our style of writing, the topics we like, etc. We may start out imitating others (just like any creative pursuit, I guess, be it drawing or painting or writing or singing or whatever), but eventually we have to find *our* way of doing things. And just saying, I LOVE that corner of the world where you spill your lovely Christine-thoughts. ^__^<br /><br />I know, right? I'm not even sure whyyyy some of those are there. XD (I'm curious about this Riley too, LOL! I *do* have a character by that name, actually...)<br /><br />(I need a gif like that for sooo many things, too. XD) Even people who don't talk much about their daily doings, but just share random interactions or experiences they have, often sound like they're all put together too. I guess it's just easy to show what you want to show online, right? Face to face is a little harder to hide your flaws, but even there we still do to a certain extent. You're right, none of us are perfect, and nothing good comes from playing the comparison game! And now I need a THIS gif for everything you just said. ;)<br /><br />I'm glad it came at the right time!<br /><br />Thank you, Christine!!!! I'm so blessed to hear that, and I'm sending ALL THE HUGS right back atcha! <333Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-36972014136658432762017-04-11T22:23:56.138-05:002017-04-11T22:23:56.138-05:00Happy blogoversary! What were people smoking when ...Happy blogoversary! What were people smoking when they searched those? XD<br /><br />storitoritgrace.blogspot.comVictoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-85009552935013884092017-04-11T20:18:20.864-05:002017-04-11T20:18:20.864-05:00Tracey, this was gorgeous!
"...it's the ...Tracey, this was gorgeous!<br /><br />"...it's the adventure I'm living that's headed toward a beautiful ending." I loved that sentence AND it made me think of your blog's name, which I LOVE, by the way!!! It's very subtle, but so hopeful! I love it.<br /><br />Also what you said about trying to convey your life and self accurately. Agh. Hit me in the feels, because I struggle with that. A lot. Less so now, because, like you, I decided it was kind of an impossible goal to CAPTURE IT ALL so that a reader would... KNOW me, but still. As writers/bloggers/artists of various kinds who thrive on sharing our passions with the world, it's something we have to grapple with...<br /><br />Anyway. Happy blogoversary!!! I loved this post, Tracey!<br /><br />AND OH DEAR THOSE SEARCHES!!! HA!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-47500336841595450612017-04-11T18:58:04.923-05:002017-04-11T18:58:04.923-05:00Congratulations on your second blogaversary! How e...Congratulations on your second blogaversary! How exciting! I know just what you mean about always presenting a perfect face to the world. Sometimes it's really hard to know how much to share, to be honest. Sometimes it's about trying to make yourself seem better, and sometimes, certainly for me, a lot of it is about not knowing how much of the bad days people realy want to see. Do people really want to hear about my bad writing days? Am I going to sounds like I complain all the time? At the same time, I know I often find it encouraging to know other people have bad days too, so there's definitely some value in sharing beyond the perfection. Finding the balance is so hard though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05746017057593508370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-88649602497476823292017-04-10T09:31:40.457-05:002017-04-10T09:31:40.457-05:00HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY TRACEY!!!! :D *cake, balloons, ...HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY TRACEY!!!! :D *cake, balloons, ice cream*<br /><br />I feel you so much, also being an INFJ. I'm always worried if I'm putting too much or too little out. But that's maybe not what it's about. Just being honest-to-goodness yourself and having people accept you for who you are. :) Thank you for that little introspective bit! I think like that a lot too. XD<br /><br />I am so happy to have found your blog and I can't wait to read all the wonderful posts to come! ^_^Madeline J. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14651322832150574847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-60286123803275736102017-04-10T06:57:13.926-05:002017-04-10T06:57:13.926-05:00Happy blogoversary! And thank you for your excelle...Happy blogoversary! And thank you for your excellent advice for new bloggers - such as me :) <br /><br />One line that particularly caught my attention was "Even the [bloggers/social media users] who openly confess they're falling apart seem to be doing so gracefully and oh-so-photogenically". I really felt that - partly because I can't take those cool artsy photos to save my life! xD<br /><br />*INFJ fistbump* Jem Joneshttps://jemjoneswriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-32613221365716009262017-04-09T21:35:15.689-05:002017-04-09T21:35:15.689-05:00Ahhh, happy blogoversary! I lovey you and your lov...Ahhh, happy blogoversary! I lovey you and your lovely blog. <3Emily Drownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072107706844583472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-70369864233358519322017-04-09T21:10:30.633-05:002017-04-09T21:10:30.633-05:00Happy blogoversary!
OH MY GOSH I'm an INFJ t...Happy blogoversary! <br /><br />OH MY GOSH I'm an INFJ too!!!! I was really scared to blog at first because I wasn't sure if I could put something personal out there for all the world to see. Now, I have two blogs - one for my serious side and one for my rebellious muse. <br /><br />I think your advice for new bloggers is sound. It's a delicate balancing act - having enough personal stuff to spice it up but not be totally transparent. <br /><br />Catherine<br />catherinesrebellingmuse.blogspot.comCatherine Hawthornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373041928187510536noreply@blogger.com