tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post3529317877958339264..comments2023-12-25T02:37:35.430-06:00Comments on TL Conway writes here: Hanging with the "artsy" kind and a dreamTL Conwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831728300345220814noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-39836403280693020212012-02-28T21:32:22.306-06:002012-02-28T21:32:22.306-06:00Ha! That's as good of a reason as any to come ...Ha! That's as good of a reason as any to come to the fly over state of MN!TL Conwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831728300345220814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-55752071694066474892012-02-28T00:12:33.797-06:002012-02-28T00:12:33.797-06:00omg Kate DiCamillo!! She makes me cry every. sing...omg Kate DiCamillo!! She makes me cry every. single. time.<br /><br />It's funny b/c this Loft center place thingie is the only time I've ever wanted to live in the midwest. Just so I could be a part of it.Sophia Changhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946233873722107937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-37583991092985249702012-02-23T21:22:45.922-06:002012-02-23T21:22:45.922-06:00That's awesome! I love it when you can just vi...That's awesome! I love it when you can just visualize exact moments like that in your mind. Plus, good people watching is always worth it. :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-78711384905022742642012-02-21T18:24:22.633-06:002012-02-21T18:24:22.633-06:00I tend to wear jeans a lot but I definitely dress ...I tend to wear jeans a lot but I definitely dress them up a bit (or wear a darker wash since that looks fancier) with a nice shirt, scarf or some cute flats, especially at those events that last all day.<br /><br />Sign me up for your reading. I'm so there!Adrianne Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108123882094459747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-13502053079031072142012-02-21T10:47:24.570-06:002012-02-21T10:47:24.570-06:00When I went to music conferences, I felt like I di...When I went to music conferences, I felt like I didn't get the memo on the hobo-chic dress code. Everyone looked like the just jumped off a train circa 1930. Lots of brown and beige and black and corduroy and snap button shirts and newsboy caps. <br /><br />And I never got the artsy peoples obsession with black. I'm an artist and I want to WEAR ALL THE COLORS. ALL THE TIME. But I'm weird.cookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188576122682176946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-6713143856849321742012-02-20T21:26:55.410-06:002012-02-20T21:26:55.410-06:00I've often found that my entry fee to events l...I've often found that my entry fee to events like these was worth it in ways that were so much different than what I was expecting. I always love that, and it's reminded me to come to things, even things that intimidate me, with an open mind. :-)Jessica Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382996481558671385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-68837500784756409622012-02-20T19:59:58.150-06:002012-02-20T19:59:58.150-06:00Thansk, Seabrooke. :) I might not have many things...Thansk, Seabrooke. :) I might not have many things in life, but dreams I have in abundance. Somedays, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not but for now, I'm kind of digging the visualization aspect of becoming a writer. It feels good. It feels natural.TL Conwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831728300345220814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-47219618558979128922012-02-20T19:58:09.408-06:002012-02-20T19:58:09.408-06:00Deb, you raise a great point--when I DO dress up, ...Deb, you raise a great point--when I DO dress up, I feel ridiculous! I'm much more at ease in my Muppets t-shirt and Converse shoes. One of these days though, I'll show up in my "artsy" outfit, just to say I can at least dress the part. :)TL Conwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831728300345220814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-46794445374684512862012-02-20T19:56:50.662-06:002012-02-20T19:56:50.662-06:00Duuuuude--you, of all people, had BETTER be there!...Duuuuude--you, of all people, had BETTER be there! :)TL Conwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831728300345220814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-980258397465485382012-02-20T19:56:17.572-06:002012-02-20T19:56:17.572-06:00Ohh... I love it--You've given me a new reason...Ohh... I love it--You've given me a new reason to go shoe shopping! I need flats! :)<br /><br />Actually writing down my dreams in that room was a surreal moment. I hope to some day live it out.TL Conwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831728300345220814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-77989637901644958762012-02-20T19:55:21.240-06:002012-02-20T19:55:21.240-06:00Yeah, I think the lesson learned is not to go SO c...Yeah, I think the lesson learned is not to go SO casual that I have the potential to feel like I'm sticking out. And maybe my cute jeans with the hole in the knee are better left for other events...TL Conwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831728300345220814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-21857442189793203282012-02-20T12:17:17.365-06:002012-02-20T12:17:17.365-06:00I'm like Deb; I rarely attend conferences and ...I'm like Deb; I rarely attend conferences and such, but whenever I get dressed up I always feel like I'm playing at it, I never feel quite comfortable. This is made more pronounced when I'm surrounded by people for whom this level of dress seems to be regular routine.<br /><br />Events like that, I find, often boil down to one key moment of realization or inspiration that makes the whole day/event worth it. It's good to have a dream; it gives you something to strive towards. Many people have no dreams, and consequently little direction. Good luck - with hard work and perseverance, it will come true.Seabrookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400079400485962650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-7610627138585470452012-02-20T10:12:54.846-06:002012-02-20T10:12:54.846-06:00Okay, now that I am done laughing...and not at you...Okay, now that I am done laughing...and not at you, but me...yes. I pretty much always feel that way. Librarian conferences, Teacher conferences....and sometime writer conferences. And when I do attempt the dress up, the earring, the jewellery, the fancy scarfs (er, the make up)...I realize I feel even odder, like I am playing at dressing up. And...I am 52, lol! <br /><br />Dreams are indeed free and...they come true. Keep on writing, wearing those jeans and sneakers and being _you_.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-29217037173935565812012-02-20T09:15:02.061-06:002012-02-20T09:15:02.061-06:00I dress mostly depending on my mood, not neccesari...I dress mostly depending on my mood, not neccesarily the company.<br />And don't worry, i'll definitely come to your reading. And i'll bring some people too. Promise. ;)Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-81264816382568007232012-02-20T09:10:46.103-06:002012-02-20T09:10:46.103-06:00I was OVER dressed for my first conference. I was ...I was OVER dressed for my first conference. I was surprised people were so casual in jeans and t-shirts. It didn't seem to fit in with the posh surroundings of the fancy hotel it was held at. BUT I've since learned. Jeans it is these days. And flat shoes. So important. <br /><br />Glad you wrote down your dreams that day. Helps them to come true. :)Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-875999221456761044.post-78206362171996776272012-02-20T07:52:19.732-06:002012-02-20T07:52:19.732-06:00If it helped you to visualize your event and solid...If it helped you to visualize your event and solidify your dream, then it was worth it. I usually dress nice when I go out in public - jeans of course, but nice shirt and all that. I don't like to feel under-dressed.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com