tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post7011952609824515166..comments2024-03-17T23:25:46.888-07:00Comments on Thoughts from a Bag Lady In Waiting: A small milestoneLinda Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-54716650937985756932011-03-12T09:26:25.620-08:002011-03-12T09:26:25.620-08:00p.s. so happy for your visits and comments at my b...p.s. so happy for your visits and comments at my blog!Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-55991656118064168292011-03-12T09:25:45.698-08:002011-03-12T09:25:45.698-08:00Well, good for you! You have a new skill, and you ...Well, good for you! You have a new skill, and you never know how and when you might use it. Sometimes companies hire tutors for their people. Give yourself a chance to teach in a setting that you feel comfortable, and you might just find your niche.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-66993363441571260012011-03-11T22:42:35.683-08:002011-03-11T22:42:35.683-08:00Good for you! I didn't remember that you want...Good for you! I didn't remember that you wanted to go to Nicaragua. That's where the spouse and I served in Peace Corps and where I learned to speak Spanish. I haven't been back since we were evacuated during the revolution...over 30 years ago. I bet it is quite different now. I thought of you when I got my monthly coupons from Barnes and Nobel...they had a 30% discount on Rosetta Stone. I hope you got a good deal. It's an expensive program.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-33843608908925366312011-03-11T09:32:36.844-08:002011-03-11T09:32:36.844-08:00Seems like a lot of people want to know abt. Roset...Seems like a lot of people want to know abt. Rosetta Stone -- I'd be interested, too, in how it works for you. My daughter is trying to learn Spanish and is looking for an "easier way." Thx!Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-56510267191123549322011-03-11T05:57:36.079-08:002011-03-11T05:57:36.079-08:00I would look for a conversation class with adult e...I would look for a conversation class with adult ed. When you get into an area it is nice to be able to stammer the basics and soon build your fluency.We can all become teachers, it is the look that the children give you that brings this on. I taught in Czech for 2 weeks and don't have a clue about their language because we were going to use mine.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-40229967188397513052011-03-11T05:39:32.783-08:002011-03-11T05:39:32.783-08:00I'm impressed by your self-knowledge, and that...I'm impressed by your self-knowledge, and that you completed the course anyway. You are definitely one of those people who is inner directed, rather than allowing the external environment to push you in directions you don't really want to go. Aren't you heading out to build some houses soon?DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-13437939979996834472011-03-11T05:12:41.638-08:002011-03-11T05:12:41.638-08:00You are an inspiration with your accomplishments A...You are an inspiration with your accomplishments AND flexibility. Learning is of less value if a little self-knowledge does not come with it.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-35103920074151786752011-03-11T04:59:06.155-08:002011-03-11T04:59:06.155-08:00Linda, What an inspiring story. It takes a lot to ...Linda, What an inspiring story. It takes a lot to learn a foreign language. This just gave me an idea. I've always wanted to learn Spanish and I'm going to retire in a few months. I should learn the language in my spare time, though, I shouldn't have much of that given all the projects that need doing around her.<br /><br />Thank you for buying my book, Bum's Rush. You went the extra mile and took the high road for a stranger when you bought my book instead of downloading it for free. I'm anxious to know what you think of it.Elizabeth McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08769477449767726442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-25350918268300023302011-03-11T04:40:31.322-08:002011-03-11T04:40:31.322-08:00I've been hoping that if I read about your sti...I've been hoping that if I read about your stick-to-it-iveness often enough it might rub off on me. Not yet. I'll keep trying, though. :)Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-33931490536943291272011-03-11T03:03:48.369-08:002011-03-11T03:03:48.369-08:00To find what we don't want to be doing moves u...To find what we don't want to be doing moves us closer to finding what we do want. You're taking the steps; good for you. I used Rosetta Stone to learn Italian and found it great although I have so much more to learn.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-28833608226280498682011-03-11T01:35:59.489-08:002011-03-11T01:35:59.489-08:00Learning what we're not good at is probably mo...Learning what we're not good at is probably more important than what we are good at (at which we are good?)marciamayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185069576683872041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-77080256258016378782011-03-10T20:34:01.085-08:002011-03-10T20:34:01.085-08:00According to the tracker my own package with Roset...According to the tracker my own package with Rosetta Stone is in my mailbox! I can't wait to pick it up tomorrow! Too bad we don't live next door and could practice together! Good luck!Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-16739323945045294842011-03-10T20:27:43.044-08:002011-03-10T20:27:43.044-08:00Congratulations! Good for you. You showed great wi...Congratulations! Good for you. You showed great wisdom in recognizing what was not a good match for you. You have the satisfaction that you completed the course, didn't quit, and now you can move on to find something that is a good match. People who are always learning are my favorite kind of people.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-69561411921088711602011-03-10T20:00:20.608-08:002011-03-10T20:00:20.608-08:00Boy...I'm anxious to hear how you like the Ros...Boy...I'm anxious to hear how you like the Rosetta Stone program. I've really wanted to try it, but, I'm also retired and on a limited budget. If you feel it's great, I'll go for it. Isn't it interesting how busy we retired people tend to get???turquoisemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893008689507282266noreply@blogger.com