tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post90024497961532465..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Three Things Thursdayemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-24124354431223695972016-06-01T22:45:26.395-05:002016-06-01T22:45:26.395-05:00I do like smaller groups for better quality intera...I do like smaller groups for better quality interaction! It's hard to have really good conversation at a big party. Let me know if you read Tiger Eyes - would love to hear what you think!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-63086753703594353042016-05-30T07:16:06.586-05:002016-05-30T07:16:06.586-05:00I am more of an introvert but occasionally do enjo...I am more of an introvert but occasionally do enjoy gathering with friends. However, I prefer smaller than larger groups (3-4 people). <br /><br />I've never read "Tiger Eyes" either. Maybe I'll pick it up this summer.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-3614200165965391272016-05-26T16:30:50.801-05:002016-05-26T16:30:50.801-05:00The train to Memphis is sounding like a more and m...The train to Memphis is sounding like a more and more promising idea!!! I also wish train travel was as convenient here as it is in Europe, too. Too bad we don't have the infrastructure, sigh. Ooooh - the four corners would be awesome! I've actually already been to CO, AZ, and UT, but still need to get to NM (hence was Santa Fe was one of the considerations) and it would be cool to see that part of the geography. Alone time to recharge is so important, I agree!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-28177689878427726592016-05-26T11:42:35.277-05:002016-05-26T11:42:35.277-05:00We definitely have in common the desire to stay OU...We definitely have in common the desire to stay OUT of the spotlight! Growing up, I never liked having birthday parties, graduation parties, or anything of the sort since I didn't like being the center of attention. The Northeast is fun to cross off states, because there are so many of them in such close proximity! One weekend I went to visit a friend in Boston, and I knocked out Connecticut one day, New Hampshire and Maine another day, and Rhode Island on a third day. =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-61609682683542172662016-05-26T11:40:20.096-05:002016-05-26T11:40:20.096-05:00Moods have a lot to do with -vertism, for sure! I ...Moods have a lot to do with -vertism, for sure! I definitely have my intro days and my extro days, and recency is a big factor. It's nice being able to change things up, yes?emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-51759305117913715232016-05-26T11:28:39.072-05:002016-05-26T11:28:39.072-05:00I definitely fall more into the introvert category...I definitely fall more into the introvert category. Once I get to know someone I never shut up but before that I'm more quiet and I don't like attention. I would love to make it to all 50 states as well. I've been to a lot since my family is big on road trips and not flying places, but still need to hit the northwest and northeast. Memphis seems like a fun place. I've driven through but didn't spend much time there. Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287043348709135433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-82715186412821700942016-05-26T10:57:33.124-05:002016-05-26T10:57:33.124-05:00I'm with you about not really fitting into ext...I'm with you about not really fitting into extro or introvert. It totally depends on my mood and how recently I had an extroverted day - I guess I have limited extrovertism (word? haha) and then I fall back to an invert until I can charge back up haAlexandra Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414107434662799499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-7774114762420182372016-05-26T10:28:33.260-05:002016-05-26T10:28:33.260-05:00Ahhhh, thank you for the note on the characters, A...Ahhhh, thank you for the note on the characters, Ana - this is really helpful to know! Maybe I'll take some notes as I'm reading to use as a reference? I'll let you know after I'm done reading so we can talk about it more. =)<br /><br />Thanks, Ana - the 50-states goal is something that I hope to accomplish over my lifetime! Still have a bunch left to go. =) I really appreciate the suggestion on the train, too, which is a FANTASTIC idea! Especially given all the issues people are facing in having to go to the airport 3 hours in advance. Who has the time? Much easier to just hop on the train and head out!!! =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-41338680103163180102016-05-26T10:25:07.038-05:002016-05-26T10:25:07.038-05:00OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH. Thank you SO much for this...OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH. Thank you SO much for this suggestion, Bethany - I never even thought about the train! Take that, airport TSA with the 3-hour advance arrivals, hahaha!!! It really is a shame that train travel is not hugely popular in the States because it truly is a terrific way to travel. I LOVE that both trips are overnight and that the train is comfortable and spacious - it sounds like the perfect solution! I'm off to research further details. =D =D =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-68917977831749944952016-05-26T10:21:06.738-05:002016-05-26T10:21:06.738-05:00I used to debate whether I was an introverted extr...I used to debate whether I was an introverted extrovert, or an extroverted introvert! =D If I had to pick one or the other, I'd probably be an extroverted introvert, but it's easy to go either way!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-23507670982638524262016-05-26T10:20:05.183-05:002016-05-26T10:20:05.183-05:00That's very interesting that you've moved ...That's very interesting that you've moved more from I to E, whereas I've moved more from E to I! I can definitely see how you've gotten more E. It seems like you've gotten more social over the years since we first met!<br /><br />Yeah, you are right, "Colorado" is really a really broad travel term, since there is SO much to see and do all over the state! That's awesome that you and T are thinking about a Tennessee sojourn, too. I'm curious what the contrast is between the two cities. I've been to Nashville for a couple of quick trips, and from what I've seen it's very lively. Will definitely keep you posted if we do end up going to Memphis - and thanks for the tip on the airfare this fall! <br /><br />I LOVE the 50-state goal - it's so much fun to plan out the course of action over our lifetimes, yes? =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-11199461508296838492016-05-26T10:15:23.478-05:002016-05-26T10:15:23.478-05:00I was looking through Judy Blume's entire list...I was looking through Judy Blume's entire list of books, and there are a few I didn't know I'd missed, either - like "Here's To You, Rachel Robinson." I totally think about Deenie when I hear about scoliosis! And I still giggle about the little chant that Margaret and her friends used in that book. Such classics!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-76220634529668744872016-05-26T09:34:09.024-05:002016-05-26T09:34:09.024-05:00In The Unlikely Event is a haunting book!! At firs...In The Unlikely Event is a haunting book!! At first I had a hard time keeping track of the characters, but the book is good! I have never read Tiger Eyes. <br /><br />all 50 states? Wow!! that's amazing! Have you considered traveling by train? I'm going to NYC next week, and taking the train... I love the train!Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-63826656955616142802016-05-26T08:44:55.878-05:002016-05-26T08:44:55.878-05:00Take the train to Memphis! It's under $200 rou...Take the train to Memphis! It's under $200 round trip the City of New Orleans train, which leaves Union Station at around 8:00 every night and gets you to Memphis around 6:00 the next morning. You could sleep through the whole trip and not lose any time in Memphis at all! And on the way home, the train leaves Memphis at 10:40 pm and gets into Chicago at 9 the next day. The train is really comfortable and spacious, too - that's how I got to New Orleans earlier this year, and I absolutely LOVED traveling that way. You should definitely consider it! <br /><br />Bethany @ Accidental IntentionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-83106951760126004592016-05-26T08:35:08.299-05:002016-05-26T08:35:08.299-05:00I consider myself an introverted extrovert. As I ...I consider myself an introverted extrovert. As I get to know people, I get more comfortable and feel like I can be myself more and more. Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-60808485889930820102016-05-26T07:42:17.439-05:002016-05-26T07:42:17.439-05:00I've moved a little bit from an I to an E over...I've moved a little bit from an I to an E over the years, but Ambivert does make sense! The only sign that really doesn't apply to me is the one about sometimes being skeptical of people. I trust everyone (even though I know I shouldn't always!).<br /><br />You need more than a weekend for Colorado, so Memphis is probably a better choice :) We're thinking about Memphis/Nashville for a fall trip, so you'll have to let me know if you go! Flights are pretty cheap in October and November. Terry and I have the 50 state goal as well (I've been to about 30, but together I think we're up to 18 or so) - good idea to squeeze Mississippi in while you're there!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-55314653200116420752016-05-26T06:56:55.171-05:002016-05-26T06:56:55.171-05:00I thought I read all of Judy Blume's books whe...I thought I read all of Judy Blume's books when I was young but I've never heard of Tiger Eyes! Every time I see a girl in my clinic with scoliosis, I think of Deenie! And a girl who gets her period? Are you there God, it's me Margaret. What great books!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com