Comments on: What Are You Waiting For?

By: Ali

Ali — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:55:23 +0000

Thanks Rosie! Hope to see you at SXSW or BlogWorld in 2011

I got my wedding dress from Monsoon (their prices don’t look too bad when you’ve been in a bridal shop or two ) — good point about the discounts. Yes, it’s the price that puts me off; I don’t mind paying for something that I’ll wear day in and day out, but realistically, I wear dresses about twice a year!

By: Rosie

Rosie — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:03:35 +0000

Hey Ali, I’m commenting again – just to say that I’m so glad you went to SXSW and Blogworld, and that you’re now able to speak about the experience so passionately. I’m inspired!

(Also, on a personal note, I also loved Monsoon clothes from afar for many years, but for me the prices were the daunting thing. The solution is to go during their New Year 70% Off sales, when people of all shapes and sizes such as me and my mum go in and try things on – at that much of a discount, the price isn’t such a barrier any more. I’m also less likely to think that my body is wrong for the expensive designer dresses, instead viewing them as outfits that I could buy if I wanted to, but if they don’t suit me, it’s fine to put them back.)

By: Ali

Ali — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:04:32 +0000

Casi, I think there’ll always be a lot of “what ifs”. Hope you get to walk away and do something which you truly enjoy. There will be a way … and it doesn’t need to be terrifying, it can be an adventure! Best of luck!

By: Casi Bristlin

Casi Bristlin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:43:29 +0000

I can definitely relate. I have been in this industry for 15 years. It has taken so much of me. I have dreamed of the day that I could walk away and not look back. I would love to do something more with my life. I would love to be able to do more with my family and what makes me happy. I am so afraid of changing. There are so many “what if’s”. Life is about taking risks. Perhaps it is time for me to take one of my own.

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By: Ali

Ali — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:18:11 +0000

Interesting question, Helen! Sadly, I suspect some people have found in the past that an unexpected favour or good turn means that the other party wants something from them.

Like you, I get the warm-fuzzies from helping people out. I love feeling that I’ve made a difference – for the better! – in someone’s day.

I’m glad you experienced generosity yourself; I’m sure that’s why you’re such a warm and generous person – you want to give something back. I’ve heard this described as “pay it forwards” – accept the good turns that others do for you, and instead of trying to offer them something in return, find someone who needs your help too.

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:22:44 +0000

Why is it so hard for people to simply accept a good deed\gesture without thinking a person “wants” something because of it. What I get out of is is simple – a good feeling down deep that there is not better payment. Sometimes life was very difficult for me and 3 kids but we made it and many times through the generosity of different sorts that people didn’t even realize. It’s very simple really – what goes around comes around>”a

By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:02:11 +0000

Thanks Lorna (and so lovely to hear from you – I didn’t know you were an Aliventures reader!) Huge congratulations on branching out on your own: I think that scary-excited feeling is a good sign that adventure lies ahead…

(If anyone happens to be looking for a creative writing course in Oxford, UK, let me take this opportunity to recommend Lorna — I attended a day course of hers a few months ago and it was one of the best I’ve ever been to.)

By: Lorna

Lorna — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:29:24 +0000

Ali, this is a great post and strikes such a chord with me. For years now I’ve been putting off starting my new venture because of not having had enough faith in myself and wanting conditions to be absolutely perfect. I’ve now taken a deep breath and just done it – and it certainly isn’t perfect yet, but already I’ve done more than I could have believed possible. I’ve brought my website to life and I’m really proud of it and I’ve set up courses in creative writing – and this time I won’t be doing it for an organisation, even though that’s always been a safer ‘umbrella’ under which to work. It’s scary to be out from under the umbrella but it’s also exciting!