tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post486691028176849662..comments2023-12-18T05:21:12.129-05:00Comments on The Smitten Image: Overcoming Fear and Lucky LadybugsHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-50153563784320310562014-04-20T01:02:57.768-04:002014-04-20T01:02:57.768-04:00There is no shame in not learning to drive when on...There is no shame in not learning to drive when one has no need to drive (nor a desire to do so). I'm very impressed that you've chosen to learn now -- and that you recognized your need to have someone other than your dear Frank be your advanced teacher. CONGRATULATIONS! Karen (formerly kcinnova)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08965093440928340819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-71952491424632006192014-04-02T11:42:18.927-04:002014-04-02T11:42:18.927-04:00I'm impressed that you took this challenge on ...I'm impressed that you took this challenge on at 58. Seems so many around me are satisfied with the way things are - that doing something new at this age is not even on their radar. <br /><br />Easy to understand no driving when one lives in a large city. Enjoy your newfound freedom and can't wait to see what photos your new adventure yields.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-39391606119302262112014-03-31T08:06:02.423-04:002014-03-31T08:06:02.423-04:00Oh the freedom! both from being stuck someplace an...Oh the freedom! both from being stuck someplace and longing to go someplace else on your own and from the fear that held you stuck. Well done! I'm playing catch-up. At 68, I'm doing far more driving than I'd like but the rewards (being with the grands) is worth every mile. Now, drive on down into the states and visit me!<br />Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-37630772136716811062014-03-29T18:01:12.407-04:002014-03-29T18:01:12.407-04:00ps.
Give yourself a POTW! I'm sure you've...ps.<br /><br />Give yourself a POTW! I'm sure you've inspired everyone who read this. We all have that "something" that we need to conquer.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-9998835053233346222014-03-29T17:58:13.096-04:002014-03-29T17:58:13.096-04:00I taught my first child to drive, which was not ea...I taught my first child to drive, which was not easy. I'm currently teaching child #2 and my eyes have doubled in size only twice as she changed lanes without looking and something else that I can't remember at the moment. I'm glad you found Jasmine. :)<br /><br />Sixteen or 58, it's an achievement to be proud of. Congratulations!!!<br /><br />Ladybugs are always worth a stare.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-37692302636636046592014-03-28T13:28:41.962-04:002014-03-28T13:28:41.962-04:00REALLY! You are very brave, I admire your courage ...REALLY! You are very brave, I admire your courage and I congratulate you!<br />Enjoy your achievement! :-)<br />My (late) mother-in-law took driver lessons a about your age - next twenty years she loved driving her car!Yaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693182864758766065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-54911020530369141552014-03-27T22:04:33.047-04:002014-03-27T22:04:33.047-04:00Hilary: I think this is an awesome achievement!
...Hilary: I think this is an awesome achievement! <br /><br />Congratulations, and I hope that driving will surprise you with the enjoyment I felt when I obtained my license. A cool post!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539850495318868267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-1923272283395437242014-03-27T16:05:05.222-04:002014-03-27T16:05:05.222-04:00Congratulations Hilary… I'm very, very proud o...Congratulations Hilary… I'm very, very proud of you. Learning to drive takes courage at any age. My mother didn't learn until she was in her thirties, also because she always lived in the city until then. The same for a very close friend who always lived in cities. Kol hakavod! (and the little lady bug is gorgeous!!!)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-40055664200132379852014-03-27T16:05:01.798-04:002014-03-27T16:05:01.798-04:00Congratulations Hilary… I'm very, very proud o...Congratulations Hilary… I'm very, very proud of you. Learning to drive takes courage at any age. My mother didn't learn until she was in her thirties, also because she always lived in the city until then. The same for a very close friend who always lived in cities. Kol hakavod! (and the little lady bug is gorgeous!!!)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-15190920049618689462014-03-26T23:42:46.677-04:002014-03-26T23:42:46.677-04:00I'm proud of you! Not easy to take up somethin...I'm proud of you! Not easy to take up something like driving this late in life.<br /><br />Ladybugs... I think most beetles are pretty cool. They trudge along on their rounds and don't really bother you much. Ladybugs ARE beetles, right? Anyway, they're harmless and entertaining. Nothing wrong with that.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-85298833318845796472014-03-26T20:56:08.871-04:002014-03-26T20:56:08.871-04:00You really made me smile. I live in the country an...You really made me smile. I live in the country and I know if I could not drive I would not be the same person. Hilary.. Congrats for stepping up to you place. Way to go.. and I love love these images. They are amazing.Lisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/02085717440371812847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-44671207022185807912014-03-26T19:46:56.407-04:002014-03-26T19:46:56.407-04:00Ladybugs must be equipped with all-season treads,I...Ladybugs must be equipped with all-season treads,I'm sure of it. They seem to pop up year round, no matter what the weather. I found one in my bed the other night! Can't blame her for seeking some warmth...although she was stone cold dead by the time I came across her. As for humans driving, well I didn't learn until I was 35, which I thought was terribly old at the time. I must admit that I have never overcome my fear of driving but I just do it anyway, as advised. It's a must, living out in the sticks with no public transit. So you just go ahead an toot your own horn, and be sure to get out of your own way.Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-13654154523597366682014-03-26T16:44:45.120-04:002014-03-26T16:44:45.120-04:00I think it says a lot about our societies that you...I think it says a lot about our societies that you have to excuse yourself for not having acquired the driving license before; how depended we all have become in getting around in a car. Which I think is a little sad, not the least with the climate changes in mind. Taking public transportation wherever it's possible it's hardly anything that most of us consider. It's just not convenient enough, is it!? Nevertheless I congratulate you with you license and think it sounds appropriate where you are living now. And also congratulations with facing and overcoming the fear. I love that quote by Roosevelt. What she says is so important in many aspects of life if we want to keep growing. Finally your images are great. My favourite is the first one of the ladybug on the blue bottle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-54689866699244330932014-03-26T14:03:23.773-04:002014-03-26T14:03:23.773-04:00Ditto to all the above. Congratulations!!! And a...Ditto to all the above. Congratulations!!! And a good reminder that something many of us take for granted, is not as easy for others. I think you will soon discover what I call the 'microwave' theory, (but today it could be called the computer theory or the cell phone theory). You really don't miss what you've never had until you finally have it and then you can't imagine how you lived without it for years! Once you feel comfortable driving, you will love the freedom you will have to come and go as you please, not wait on anyone else's schedule, etc. And best of all, if you get the urge to go out on a photo shoot, you can take yourself anywhere you want and at any time...(within reason of course.) P.S. Love your little red and black spotted friends.What Karen Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794694138108500767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-52306584702770617842014-03-26T12:32:13.622-04:002014-03-26T12:32:13.622-04:00Your little friend seems to be having fun. Your little friend seems to be having fun. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10304701332216772385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-8107698635608482182014-03-25T20:02:10.392-04:002014-03-25T20:02:10.392-04:00Wow, good for you Smitten! My son is 18. I had t...Wow, good for you Smitten! My son is 18. I had to force him to get his permit. My friends tell me their kids aren't that excited to drive, either. I wonder why. Anyway, anything that allows you to get out and take more photos, I'm completely in favor of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-60288939435910127872014-03-25T18:46:31.980-04:002014-03-25T18:46:31.980-04:00Congrats on overcoming your driving fears Hillary,...Congrats on overcoming your driving fears Hillary, I didn't get mine until it was a case of having to in my mid thirties - and I must admit to still preferring to be a passenger at times.<br /><br />Cute ladybird adventure*!*<br /><br />Bimbimbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12427788003822538655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-43572913579300797312014-03-24T20:19:18.593-04:002014-03-24T20:19:18.593-04:00Excelentes macros....
CumprimentosExcelentes macros....<br />CumprimentosFernando Santos (Chana)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13414036591247821891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-17154179201123265882014-03-24T16:15:53.931-04:002014-03-24T16:15:53.931-04:00Congratulations! double and triple congratulations...Congratulations! double and triple congratulations.<br />Everything is easy at 16 (it was 18 in Germany) but once the fifty mark has passed new things are harder to master.<br /><br />I wish you many happy and confident hours of driving.<br /><br />Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-84963406424808873992014-03-24T15:55:12.238-04:002014-03-24T15:55:12.238-04:00Hilary, congratulations on your accomplishment. T...Hilary, congratulations on your accomplishment. Truly I had no idea! I admire you for getting out there and doing what it takes to get yourself driving. There is so much to see, and I know you don't want to miss out on any of it. My Mom didn't drive until I was about 3 years old. Spring will be a beautiful time to go exploring with your new license.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349143005152545854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-33227090508776961772014-03-24T14:36:22.515-04:002014-03-24T14:36:22.515-04:00Hilary, congratulations!!! What an amazing accompl...Hilary, congratulations!!! What an amazing accomplishment. We both had accomplishments recently: I finally learned how to operate a kayak and though I was deathly afraid, the desire to learn this skill was more powerful than the fear. I'd love if our city had good public transportation, but it doesn't, and I find myself behind the wheel of my car, griping and complaining at the other drivers until I reach my destination. I remember when I first learned to drive, I was so elated and felt so free that not even idiotic drivers could spoil that feeling. Enjoy the newness and your newfound freedom. So proud and happy for you!<br /><br />Awesome shots of the ladybugs!!Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-80876672074989291352014-03-24T14:09:48.417-04:002014-03-24T14:09:48.417-04:00How very wonderful!!!!!
No embarrassment is needed...How very wonderful!!!!!<br />No embarrassment is needed. You do what you need and what you want. <br />We've gone down to one car in retirement. It changes life some.<br />Love the ladybugs!!!<br />(ツ) from <a href="http://mymuskoka.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow"> Cottage Country Ontario </a>!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-49057998538794478962014-03-24T11:13:38.627-04:002014-03-24T11:13:38.627-04:00mazel tov! here in the states one takes a writte...mazel tov! here in the states one takes a written test - simply true or false questions they even give you a book to read a book the questions will be drawn from - then once you pass, you get a learner's permit so you can take lessons and practice ... when you feel you are ready or before the permit expires (i forget how long it lasts) you take a driver exam wherein you get into a car with an inspector .. perform some basic moves including parallel parking and then you get your license .. i think a year between beginner and 'pro' is a lot better ... i am sure you will be a fine driver .. i remember my first solo .. i drove around the block .. LOL .. and was nervous the whole timeDarylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-20545438238359677192014-03-24T08:48:19.707-04:002014-03-24T08:48:19.707-04:00You GO, girl! Congratulations on conquering your ...You GO, girl! Congratulations on conquering your hesitations about driving.<br />Love, love, love the ladybug shots!Pat - Arkansashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11623638376731374600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-32741171551713478412014-03-24T08:48:15.985-04:002014-03-24T08:48:15.985-04:00What a GRAND adventure! Good for you. I have bee...What a GRAND adventure! Good for you. I have been driving since I was 14 (not legally, just in and around our orange grove) and still absolutely LOVE driving. Go places that make it fun!!<br /><br />Love the sweet ladybugs. Fun Fotos!!Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18261337823341608496noreply@blogger.com