tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post2565639402728779813..comments2023-09-08T04:44:05.206-07:00Comments on InterLeafings : How Did I Get Here?Laura Livengoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04101658363604076352noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-73743488670823691612010-05-03T06:52:55.145-07:002010-05-03T06:52:55.145-07:00That was nice to read this morning. I bet there w...That was nice to read this morning. I bet there were some great eye opening trips on TWA...Dale vonDohrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-41302899560915451822010-02-06T18:16:47.298-08:002010-02-06T18:16:47.298-08:00Give yourself time, Fern...at 28 I was a stay-home...Give yourself time, Fern...at 28 I was a stay-home mom with only a few years of work experience behind me. I think the accumulation of your experiences can point you in one direction or another, if you let it!Laura Livengoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101658363604076352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-32428262619062967582010-02-06T11:49:26.461-08:002010-02-06T11:49:26.461-08:00There's a lot to think about here. I'm 28 ...There's a lot to think about here. I'm 28 and have had a graphic design, legal, and now office manager careers. I beat myself up a lot for making the mistake of going to law school, that I am paying for by working in a job I hate that has absolutely zero future potential. I'm glad to read that you've been able to successfully transition into a career that you enjoy, hopefully I'll get there someday...Fern @ Life on the Balconyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00723669902505470885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-4218925168932477402010-01-08T11:20:47.133-08:002010-01-08T11:20:47.133-08:00What a great post, you were so right to leave hi-t...What a great post, you were so right to leave hi-tech. I did the same, only I was a Software Engineer for 20 years, but have always loved nature and gardening. Following your passion is not always the easiest way, but it's certainly the most soul satisfying! I am glad to see that you are an "insect geek" also. My favorite toys growing up were butterfly nets, magnifying glasses, and "roly-polys".<br /><br />Kathy @gardenfornatureKathy Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01711676222022261647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-46409815218467486932009-09-06T09:24:12.404-07:002009-09-06T09:24:12.404-07:00I only read this post a week or so ago and through...I only read this post a week or so ago and throught how similar our tracks :-) <br /><br />About 6 or so years ago I left my main career track in communications (marketing ~advertising~ PR etc. which I did for early stage hi-tech companies) and focused on my second career track of Architectural & Interior design. I've always taken a few House and Garden design opportunities through the years. My Design partner had similar twin tracks, having studied Architecture at Berkeley before heading into a main career focus of Marketing, Advertising and Corporate Identity for some major players. <br /><br />We have found our experience in Marketing communications (as you obviously do) a great asset in marketing our new career focus and marketing (presenting) our Architectural designs to clients. <br /><br />I have a list of people I have met on twitter whom I am looking forwad to meet F2F, and you are with my favorite group, right at the top. I love your blog and how you embrace twitter.<br /><br />@CASUDICASUDIhttp://www.inclinedesign.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-37291602855128541292009-06-13T10:19:57.041-07:002009-06-13T10:19:57.041-07:00Oh, the bluebell woods! Instant nostalgia for the ...Oh, the bluebell woods! Instant nostalgia for the Scottish Lowlands....Country Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294472166693008328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-25281335000860046192009-06-09T22:44:15.451-07:002009-06-09T22:44:15.451-07:00Kate, thank you so much! I'm glad my writing t...Kate, thank you so much! I'm glad my writing touches a chord...it's the most genuine thing I do...Laura Livengoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101658363604076352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-55013332285913113462009-06-09T17:18:49.044-07:002009-06-09T17:18:49.044-07:00What a wonderful post to read! The photo accompany...What a wonderful post to read! The photo accompanying the text is beautiful and sets the tone for your writing. It is amazing how the various threads of our lives come together and make us who we are now. Your writing is great!katehttp://www.katesmudges.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-71845486976388053152009-06-08T22:31:28.220-07:002009-06-08T22:31:28.220-07:00Thanks Germi...our gardens kind of tell our story,...Thanks Germi...our gardens kind of tell our story, don't they! Can't wait to come and see yours...xoLaura Livengoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101658363604076352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-30851234210606249682009-06-08T19:32:31.944-07:002009-06-08T19:32:31.944-07:00I've been thinking these EXACT same thoughts l...I've been thinking these EXACT same thoughts lately! Nothing is left behind ... no matter how disparate or random our choices and paths seem to be, thy inform the picture and bring it into focus. <br /><br />I agree with you wholeheartedly.<br /><br />And what a total cutie you were/are!Germihttp://thegerminatrix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-27300570231245118372009-06-06T08:53:00.232-07:002009-06-06T08:53:00.232-07:00Thanks DP, glad we are mutual fans!Thanks DP, glad we are mutual fans!Laura Livengoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101658363604076352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-69932218454023446882009-06-06T06:58:03.501-07:002009-06-06T06:58:03.501-07:00A lovely, life-affirming post!A lovely, life-affirming post!"Daffodil Planter" Charlotte Germanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892686231029047130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-70075201484332712252009-06-05T22:05:14.113-07:002009-06-05T22:05:14.113-07:00We are always in SJ for Thanksgiving for sure- I&#...We are always in SJ for Thanksgiving for sure- I'll let you know!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03056395799217097118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-88176736288555364402009-06-05T21:54:33.136-07:002009-06-05T21:54:33.136-07:00Aw, Limey, thank you so much...and you're righ...Aw, Limey, thank you so much...and you're right, since no garden of mine would be complete without my old friends AND my new crushes it does add up to a rather eclectic mix! Would love to have you visit sometime...I'm not that far away! xoLaura Livengoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101658363604076352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213339149669405453.post-3282781768865186432009-06-05T21:23:42.342-07:002009-06-05T21:23:42.342-07:00This is my favorite post so far- it explains so mu...This is my favorite post so far- it explains so much about you! Your choice of plants seem to reflect your childhood- a nice blend of exotics/tropicals balanced with good old fashioned forest friends that you experienced camping with your family. Your true art is the ability to have these completely different types of plants play together in harmony! It's fun to read this, and then look at the pictures of your own yard- I can see it's really a lifetime of planning and experiences that got you there :) The rest of the world thanks you for your change in careers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03056395799217097118noreply@blogger.com