tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post3596598680091106780..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: Build Me Up, ButtercupTerri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-19416712634127844492009-12-02T08:27:12.143-08:002009-12-02T08:27:12.143-08:00Hi. I came in from Journaling Woman, intrigued by ...Hi. I came in from Journaling Woman, intrigued by the topic of this post. I teach an Autobiographical Writing class for the local college, and this topic is a hot one. We want to tell our stories, our journeys. The stories we tell have to include the bigger themes and the broader world that shape our journeys, so every reader is drawn in on her own journey.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-83642181985430497192009-12-01T19:09:56.367-08:002009-12-01T19:09:56.367-08:00Such a good reminder! God-confidence is so importa...Such a good reminder! God-confidence is so important! He knows the perfect job for you, Terri and will provide it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-1680767132802750322009-12-01T18:04:19.542-08:002009-12-01T18:04:19.542-08:00Good reminder, Terri. Too often I rely on my own a...Good reminder, Terri. Too often I rely on my own abilities and forget that it all comes from God. Hang in there, He's got a door that will open for you in His perfect timing.Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282472383796346025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-51803521837962650042009-12-01T16:40:19.274-08:002009-12-01T16:40:19.274-08:00I understand that actors and writers receive lots ...I understand that actors and writers receive lots of rejections.<br />As a writer, I certainly have been rejected more times than accepted.<br />Yet the "yes" is so sweet. <br />I co-authored my first published book last fall, and what a joyful ride that is.<br />I continue to pitch articles, with rejections and "yeses", and consistently pray asking what God wants me to do, and that he will bless my words to be full of meaning and hope to readers.<br />So, keep on listening, polishing and submitting your work. After all, you are a writer!Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-73170588162794269282009-12-01T14:45:07.146-08:002009-12-01T14:45:07.146-08:00I have all confidence in you! You are well qualif...I have all confidence in you! You are well qualified for a great many positions, Terri. If he wasn't impressed, I'm not impressed and am glad you won't be working there. The right fit will come along. I know it must be incredibly difficult to reason all this out with God, but he's OK with the wrestling. Just keep pressing in and let him minister to your need in a way that only he can.<br /><br />Love you.<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-77617445325745895872009-12-01T14:08:13.164-08:002009-12-01T14:08:13.164-08:00Hey Terri, Way to go winning Kristen's contest...Hey Terri, Way to go winning Kristen's contest. I am so thrilled you won. I struggle with things that feel like rejection too...but I know He's got that absolutely perfect job for you. He won't let you down. He sees what we can't. I think if the doors are closed tight..it's cause He knows you won't be happy there. I'm praying and believing. Stay strong, ok.Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-47425326979524104592009-12-01T12:00:44.445-08:002009-12-01T12:00:44.445-08:00Terri,
I think everyone has confidence issues. If...Terri,<br />I think everyone has confidence issues. If you put yourself out there in the world, you have to have momments of doubt. I rarely doubted myself as a teacher. I was good at it and I knew it. I had student data to prove it. But as a writer, I doubt myself all of the time. If I have something positive happen to me, I wonder is it because I did something well or is because they like me and didn't have the heart to say anything negative. You have to trust that God is leading you down the right path and eventually you will reach where you are supposed to be.<br /><br />Best wishes with the job hunt. I'm going to become a follower so I can remember to check in on you. If you get a chance to check on my blog. I write for children, but my blog tends to be rather random. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-90986471724178028262009-12-01T11:34:20.429-08:002009-12-01T11:34:20.429-08:00Oh, yeah, we all have confidence issues. Consider...Oh, yeah, we all have confidence issues. Consider for a moment the period of query letters and submitting. If that doesn’t test your confidence..not to mention self-image, not sure what will. We can’t do it alone.<br />Best Regards, Galen<br /><br /><a href="http://www.galenkindley.com/blog.htm" rel="nofollow">Imagineering Fiction Blog</a>joe doaks-Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283066862112820202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-15965088870537484992009-12-01T11:08:21.733-08:002009-12-01T11:08:21.733-08:00We all struggle with confidence sometimes. I'...We all struggle with confidence sometimes. I'm so sorry about the interview. I am a terrible interviewee. It's so hard to have someone judging me face to face. Thankfully God has given me confidence building experiences throughout my life and I draw on those when times get tough.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-15993882959860419572009-12-01T11:01:51.336-08:002009-12-01T11:01:51.336-08:00It is so easy to let the outside world affect our ...It is so easy to let the outside world affect our confidence, isn't it? Don't do it! Get it from God and use what you have within you already because of your faith in God!!!<br /><br />Hang in there, Terri!!Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-53269560207053014292009-12-01T10:30:21.347-08:002009-12-01T10:30:21.347-08:00Oh Terri, I think we all struggle on some level wi...Oh Terri, I think we all struggle on some level with the whole confidence issue. (Especially if we're writers.)<br /><br />Yes, it's been a week, but perhaps the company you interviewed with has a longer time-frame than you know. You may yet have the job. And if not, well, I know from experience that nothing in our lives is ever wasted when God is in the equation.<br /><br />My fervent hope is that my confidence (and yours!) will increase as we continue to cling to Jesus.Julie Gillieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043208077641628180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-76792980658646320982009-12-01T10:05:53.423-08:002009-12-01T10:05:53.423-08:00Terri - You sure know how to lay it all out in pri...Terri - You sure know how to lay it all out in print. I do know how you feel about this one. What I want to know is, what is so bad about asking questions? Don't you need to know the hours? You also need to know the pay, but can never ask that one. It doesn't seem right that the employer holds all the cards. There's a cycle. It will turn to opportunities for employees one day. Until then, you have your confidence in the Lord and He holds that corporate world in His hands. Great post and blessings on the right job.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-45364410194921263592009-11-30T20:58:56.061-08:002009-11-30T20:58:56.061-08:00Hey, Terri!
I had a silent contest at my blog tod...Hey, Terri!<br /><br />I had a silent contest at my blog today and you won! Woohhhoooo!!! Details are on Tuesday's surprise post. Have a great day!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-32287942754953542662009-11-30T20:20:32.531-08:002009-11-30T20:20:32.531-08:00Being a widow has taught me that the ups and down...Being a widow has taught me that the ups and downs are all a part of life. Sometimes I feel great, like I can take on the whole world. Other times, sometimes only hours later, I feel like I don't know my right foot from my left. My comfort comes, first from knowing that God knows, understands and is always with me. Secondly, from learning to accept that I am a human being and sometimes I will feel bad. Sometimes my confidence will drop waaayyy low. BUT what I know to be true is, that this won't always be the case. Just like the world turns around, so will I. I'm learning to try not beat myself up,instead, I try to gently remind myself of the truth. And that truth is, with guidance from God, I will come through this rough patch, like I have so many times before. Be kind to yourself. I hope this helps.<br /><br />Warmly, <br />CrystalSoulMate Coach Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01234787694750712898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-88871066403355603682009-11-30T20:02:19.859-08:002009-11-30T20:02:19.859-08:00Sorry about the interview! No fun at all!
Intervi...Sorry about the interview! No fun at all!<br /><br />Interviews are hard, because as interviewEE, you have to learn how to read who you're talking to too.<br /><br />Okay, so we can say, "Just be who you are" but really, you're trying to be who the person wants you to be. Does that make any sense?<br /><br />As a manager, I was looking for people who were friendly, honest, confident but not full of themselves, and able to have a good time. Obviously I had a lot of other needs, but these were some personality traits I knew would fit into our department.<br /><br />Another managers might be looking for an ultra professional, super confident person...<br /><br />In the end, if God knows the perfect job for you, so take heart and know that when it comes along, if you're seeking him, He won't let you screw it up!!<br /><br />(BTW... the confidence thing is something I struggle with ALL THE TIME.)Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-80849559666450598512009-11-30T18:03:29.429-08:002009-11-30T18:03:29.429-08:00I agree that with a holiday just over, you wouldn&...I agree that with a holiday just over, you wouldn't necessarily have gotten a call just yet. If you don't get it, there certainly must have been a reason God had you go on the interview anyway. He orders all your steps. Maybe someone at the company had something to learn from you? We don't always know why we cross paths with people, but we can be sure there aren't any accidental meetings. Just keep praying as you start each morning, and trust that you're following his will. Rest in that. Really rest.<br /><br />You are such a sweet person. I was glad to read that your daughter is still sweet with you and affectionate at age 25--even calling you mommy. I hope to have that with my kids too. You are such an encouragement to me!<br /><br />Bless you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741646073555849828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-20232459393350513462009-11-30T17:39:48.709-08:002009-11-30T17:39:48.709-08:00ugh. i'm SO familiar with the feelings you'...ugh. i'm SO familiar with the feelings you've just described. i'm so sorry you're still going through this. i'm also glad you're blogging about it and getting those yuck feelings out someway. i know that all the waiting will be worth whatever god has in store....which--get this--might not be a job! i kept having to tell myself that his will might not line up with mine. and his timing CERTAINLY didn't add up to mine. anyway...i'll be praying fo you.<br /><br />yes, sort of settled...as much as i can be without my family. my baby will be here wednesday, which i'm beside myself counting the seconds. i have missed her so much....probably the hardest thing i've had to do is leave her (and hubs) behind. *wiping tears even now* but i did find us a house, and i'm getting into a routine with my job. so that's all great. thanks for asking about me. :)<br /><br />jeannie<br /><a href="http://charactertherapist.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Character Therapist</a>Jeannie Campbell, LMFThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958943404601029395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-20681562817936678122009-11-30T16:55:16.990-08:002009-11-30T16:55:16.990-08:00(((HUG))) I get it. I get so tired of being my own...(((HUG))) I get it. I get so tired of being my own cheerleader and you know what? I'm not that good at it, lol. Please Jesus *help* That's been my battle cry as of late. I'm praying for you!Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-40436872281425074472009-11-30T16:32:51.817-08:002009-11-30T16:32:51.817-08:00Terri, I love the bigger font! And it's perfec...Terri, I love the bigger font! And it's perfect with "heart" leading into the heart itself.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-62737052058736851002009-11-30T15:52:12.736-08:002009-11-30T15:52:12.736-08:00My confidence is in God, not me. See I will mess u...My confidence is in God, not me. See I will mess up. God won't. I will say the wrong thing...He never does. I will take on the wrong job at the wrong place because it looks like a good thing. God will lead me to the places he wants me to be. This may mean less pay or whatever, but his plan is better than mine. I really trip myself up when I base my day on how I rate myself. I might be having a great day or a lousy one. That is when my focus is on me...and well I couldn't even pass up a piece of candy after I swore off sweets. God doesn't change his mind or alter his plans...he is all good all the time. <br /><br />So can I ask you something? Whose confidence do you really need? Your own...or trust in His.Analisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572966946453192369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-849126277829378502009-11-30T15:28:52.577-08:002009-11-30T15:28:52.577-08:00Ugh, I hear ya sister. I'm always struggling w...Ugh, I hear ya sister. I'm always struggling with confidence, always second guessing myself. I'm not sure it will ever end.<br /><br />But how true is your final sentiment. Our confidence will always teeter back and forth unless we can plug it into the source that never fails.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-38661099141373701432009-11-30T14:04:27.143-08:002009-11-30T14:04:27.143-08:00Gosh, been there, lived that. Sorry to hear - but ...Gosh, been there, lived that. Sorry to hear - but want to help you remember that God will put you in the perfect job. Guess this was the wrong one, dearest! Love ya, keep your chin up and your spirits high! SlendieSlendarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01432923345859913124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-34065794195699701672009-11-30T12:54:00.071-08:002009-11-30T12:54:00.071-08:00I believe the Enemy tries to steal our confidence ...I believe the Enemy tries to steal our confidence because with it goes our hope, our faith and our belief that prayers are answered.<br /><br />God bless you....it is just a sign that it wasn't the right job for you anyhow. <br /><br />(((((((Terri))))))))))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-31434070963479253312009-11-30T12:42:48.891-08:002009-11-30T12:42:48.891-08:00Hoo boy! Do you ever hit the nail on the head! I&#...Hoo boy! Do you ever hit the nail on the head! I've never had much confidence so a verse a good friend showed me years ago gets repeated a LOT- 'I can do all things through God.' And also, 'if God is for us who can be against us.' Isn't it as well that pages don't wear out through eyes reading or there'd be whopping great holes in all our Bibles I bet!Hecketyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065779986583259061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-15573110216045612472009-11-30T12:19:01.216-08:002009-11-30T12:19:01.216-08:00My son went through this over and over while looki...My son went through this over and over while looking for a job - he finds out he is going to have a baby and then gets laid off! Terror! Job after job interview...I swear, Terri - the night he called me near tears and desperate, as low as he could be, so low I worried about him so much - we talked, and somehow he felt better (that made me feel like a good mom) - then, a week later, it happened - at his lowest point, the job came - and it was the Right Job -- I know this is simplistic, but, if he'd have taken any of those other jobs, he'd have been so unhappy - he'd have had a job, but not one that he loves, as he does this one. <br /><br />That said, I've hated 99% of the jobs I had - hated them. So, we don't have to love our jobs -sometimes we just NEED that job....<br /><br />Confidence is a tricky thing - I see this as an author. My confidence soared when BB wanted to publish my book, then I felt it slipping when someone gave me a so so review (I conveniently forgot how many really good reviews I received) - or my confidence dips when I see other authors seeming so much more successful in their sales and marketing than I am - or the writers who write vampire books and make millions and have millions of fans - I will never be that author, ever. But, do I need to be? or even want to be? I don't know - I just know that we put so many constraints and so many expectations on ourselves....<br /><br />That man may not have hated you - he may have had a really tough choice between you and someone else - the idea that this woman really liked you and wanted you to meet the boss is positive -- you can't know what his dilemma was....doesn't make it any easier - I know.<br /><br />A big hug to you- I haven't helped at all - just rambled away saying nothing helpful...Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.com