tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post4558477220567260396..comments2024-03-07T12:44:05.519-05:00Comments on Diane Burton: Old Year - New YearDiane Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-28846083437079791562015-12-28T21:20:24.771-05:002015-12-28T21:20:24.771-05:00Thanks, Alyssa. Compartmentalize. I should try tha...Thanks, Alyssa. Compartmentalize. I should try that. It all adds up to finding balance. Best wishes to you in 2016.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-63481774234600597352015-12-28T21:18:54.233-05:002015-12-28T21:18:54.233-05:00Thanks, Patricia. Maybe I need a timer so I'll...Thanks, Patricia. Maybe I need a timer so I'll quit what I'm working on and get in exercise or house chores.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-16852431795325276892015-12-28T21:17:19.901-05:002015-12-28T21:17:19.901-05:00Good luck with that, Marissa. So many ups & do...Good luck with that, Marissa. So many ups & downs in this business. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-23229014015058735802015-12-28T21:16:30.567-05:002015-12-28T21:16:30.567-05:00Thanks, Susan. So often I feel like I'm going ...Thanks, Susan. So often I feel like I'm going to lose my footing.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-20349906583599438712015-12-28T21:15:10.655-05:002015-12-28T21:15:10.655-05:00Thanks, Pam. Same to you!Thanks, Pam. Same to you!Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-90797898583658297682015-12-28T21:14:42.389-05:002015-12-28T21:14:42.389-05:00I'd sure like to know how to slow down time. S...I'd sure like to know how to slow down time. So many projects, so little time. :) Good luck to you in 2016.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-54543071100854460822015-12-28T20:40:52.215-05:002015-12-28T20:40:52.215-05:00Balance is key. I've lived both ways, and bala...Balance is key. I've lived both ways, and balanced is definitely better. I think each of us finds our balance differently, too. My balance includes working hard when it's time to work, but playing hard when it's time to play, and compartmentalize my life so I can focus on one thing at a time. It's odd, but works for me.<br /><br />Congrats on a wonderful 2015, Diane, and may your Alyssa Alexanderhttp://www.alyssa-alexander.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-54214837938628582892015-12-28T19:49:17.176-05:002015-12-28T19:49:17.176-05:00Congrats on the great year. =) Mine was pretty goo...Congrats on the great year. =) Mine was pretty good too. I still have to make my post about it and figure out my goals for 2016. I'm like you in I get focused on one thing and ignore others. not sure it's a habit I can break.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-25496435830855162302015-12-28T13:19:58.276-05:002015-12-28T13:19:58.276-05:00Great post. Last year was a bit of a roller coaste...Great post. Last year was a bit of a roller coaster so I'm hoping for a smoother ride in 2016.Marissa Garnerhttp://www.marissagarner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-5933814156646223792015-12-28T13:19:35.246-05:002015-12-28T13:19:35.246-05:00A "balanced life" resonates with me. Wei...A "balanced life" resonates with me. Weighing in on how to keep all the juggled balls airborne without losing my footing. Thanks for a thought-provoking post!Susan Coryellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700818086229953333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-90908977099083574792015-12-28T13:08:00.582-05:002015-12-28T13:08:00.582-05:00Very interesting Diane!
Here's wishing everyon...Very interesting Diane!<br />Here's wishing everyone a Blessed and Prosperous New Year!<br />PamtPamela S Thibodeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951038997223264816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-18912471888824337092015-12-28T12:21:56.413-05:002015-12-28T12:21:56.413-05:00Good luck, Leah. I hope you can find that way to t...Good luck, Leah. I hope you can find that way to turn off the noise. Enjoying life more sounds easy but so hard to accomplish. Best wishes on that.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-65411944117245901752015-12-28T12:21:07.442-05:002015-12-28T12:21:07.442-05:00I released 4 short stories/novellas in 2015, and I...I released 4 short stories/novellas in 2015, and I completed a novella that was VERY late and sent it to my publisher. For 2016, I have the goal of managing my time more wisely and having a set writing and editing schedule. I need to finish several projects, especially in early 2016. Sounds like you had a great year. Mine was good, but yes, flew by way too quickly!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-31731186355323115252015-12-28T12:20:13.795-05:002015-12-28T12:20:13.795-05:00Wow, Darcy. Renovating 2 houses? In different stat...Wow, Darcy. Renovating 2 houses? In different states? That's amazing. Best wishes on the writing.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-16958201015597637542015-12-28T12:19:09.667-05:002015-12-28T12:19:09.667-05:00Best wishes, Connie, for working out a schedule. T...Best wishes, Connie, for working out a schedule. That's what I need to do.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-88730885262745102302015-12-28T12:17:58.282-05:002015-12-28T12:17:58.282-05:00I'd say 3 books released is a LOT, Maris. Rest...I'd say 3 books released is a LOT, Maris. Restarting the energy sounds great.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-21947099723827656492015-12-28T12:16:50.026-05:002015-12-28T12:16:50.026-05:00Good for you, Melissa. I'm glad there's le...Good for you, Melissa. I'm glad there's less stress in your life.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-48389614361040318082015-12-28T12:16:05.601-05:002015-12-28T12:16:05.601-05:00Ooh, love your last sentence. Very appropriate. Ho...Ooh, love your last sentence. Very appropriate. Hope your 2016 surpasses all the previous years!Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-27459908929984364892015-12-28T12:08:59.688-05:002015-12-28T12:08:59.688-05:00I'm looking for more balance in 2016 as well, ...I'm looking for more balance in 2016 as well, which could mean finding a way to turn off the noise in my head from a stressful day job so I can enjoy my life more....and write more.Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-6722409263229105032015-12-28T12:05:52.258-05:002015-12-28T12:05:52.258-05:00Balance and keeping things in perspective is defin...Balance and keeping things in perspective is definitely the key for me. This past year, I renovated two houses in two different states, and am now ready to concentrate more on my writing. Darcy Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420095321400063307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-30560405659776896922015-12-28T11:22:00.147-05:002015-12-28T11:22:00.147-05:00I made a significant career change in 2015 - I ret...I made a significant career change in 2015 - I retired after working for 38 years. Plus, we moved from Michigan to Montana, and we had some challenges when we got here. For 2016, I intend to work out a schedule to keep my writing on track, since I retired so I could do writing full time. I agree with Nancy, it's called balance. I wish you great success in your releases! Thanks for sharing.Connie Breteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02688996584220088739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-63924787165358327732015-12-28T11:08:35.448-05:002015-12-28T11:08:35.448-05:002015, in my opinion, went by too quickly and I don...2015, in my opinion, went by too quickly and I don't feel I achieved a great deal, although I did have two mysteries released and managed to get one of my early romances out as an ebook. I'm looking forward to 2016. It's time to restart the energy.Marishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714052867941990380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-66027028140668991142015-12-28T11:03:57.015-05:002015-12-28T11:03:57.015-05:00I took the chance this year and quit a full time j...I took the chance this year and quit a full time job to find balance. I'm glad I did it. I have more time for my family and less stress. I hope you have a wonderful 2016!Melissa Keirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247037321769755660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-50593185382766767362015-12-28T10:37:34.639-05:002015-12-28T10:37:34.639-05:00Balance . . . what a great goal! If one part of ou...Balance . . . what a great goal! If one part of our life is out of sync, the rest often fails to compensate. I'm glad to put an end to 2015 with all its upheavals and start anew in 2016. Finding balance sounds like that solid rock upon which to build!Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.com