tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post477702139004371052..comments2024-03-27T02:56:19.634-06:00Comments on Melissa Amateis: Finding My IndependenceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-49537975405210357522009-07-11T11:27:21.853-06:002009-07-11T11:27:21.853-06:00I'm so glad you listened to that need to have ...I'm so glad you listened to that need to have your independence. It sounds like you are blossoming.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-16868337564417426882009-07-10T16:48:09.933-06:002009-07-10T16:48:09.933-06:00Oh, well, Melissa, you know me by now, I think. I...Oh, well, Melissa, you know me by now, I think. I've always travelled alone, except when I dragged my handsome teenage sons around Europe a couple of times, just to show off. <br /><br />But travelling alone means no delays, no squabbles, no indecisiveness (other than your own). You get to meet some interesting people who feel you must need company, and sometimes they are spot on!<br /><br />Oh, and never do the tour package thing. Deadly for the independent soul.Fran Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545648992948168762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-5092545756674792542009-07-10T12:08:52.721-06:002009-07-10T12:08:52.721-06:00This is one of your best posts yet. I agree travel...This is one of your best posts yet. I agree traveling alone can be so uplifting. It's invigorating to be by yourself. To realize you are more than the rest of the world sees you.<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-38965532388540416532009-07-10T08:23:01.303-06:002009-07-10T08:23:01.303-06:00Your story is no doubt a blessing to many people, ...Your story is no doubt a blessing to many people, Melissa. Thank you for sharing it.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-38162779515343980062009-07-10T08:17:57.931-06:002009-07-10T08:17:57.931-06:00I remember being so impressed that you were going ...I remember being so impressed that you were going to England on your own; I've known so few people who travel alone, and it's certainly something I had never considered. Kudos to you for pushing your horizons and reaping the rewards. Your trip is an inspiration!Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-29845645026450985812009-07-10T04:20:48.277-06:002009-07-10T04:20:48.277-06:00A great post, Melissa. Making a trip like that al...A great post, Melissa. Making a trip like that alone is a scary thing to do - but a wonderful way to find your real self. <br /><br />And when I saw you, you could have fooled anyone into thinking you were the seasoned traveller well used to jetting around the world on her own!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938431508430656253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-26024590128833265242009-07-09T19:06:00.508-06:002009-07-09T19:06:00.508-06:00It will be so fun when I can travel again - I did ...It will be so fun when I can travel again - I did the college trip to England, too, and have done some business travel, but the kids have really kept me tied to home for now. I have to tell myself that life is all about seasons, and I'll have another season of that sort of adventure. Life is another sort of adventure for now. ;) Even taking the whole family out to dinner is tough these days!Robin Lemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254896327174187893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-12482444478065305052009-07-09T13:29:13.246-06:002009-07-09T13:29:13.246-06:00I'm so happy for you, Melissa. How daunting it...I'm so happy for you, Melissa. How daunting it would be to travel alone (especially in the midst of personal difficulty) and I am certain it was the ultimate joy to discover that you did just fine on your own! I wonder how much I put aside...I think I will have to try out a few new things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-9028203399786673342009-07-09T12:21:57.466-06:002009-07-09T12:21:57.466-06:00Sounds like it was just the perfect trip for you (...Sounds like it was just the perfect trip for you (even with food poisoning). I'd love for an adventure like that. . .maybe someday!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-82048920914345958942009-07-09T11:28:45.653-06:002009-07-09T11:28:45.653-06:00I remember finding you online when you were in Eng...I remember finding you online when you were in England. I was so amazed at your strength and independence and willpower to do that trip alone. I understand that feeling of losing our freedom--whether self-imposed or not. <br /> I admire you for what you have done and who you are:)Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-56883433046572927042009-07-09T10:35:22.726-06:002009-07-09T10:35:22.726-06:00I believe you. It took major guts to write this po...I believe you. It took major guts to write this post. I hope you get to don the big girl pantaloons again soon and have another adventure!! :)Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-63194561569256895382009-07-09T10:11:07.850-06:002009-07-09T10:11:07.850-06:00Let freedom ring, indeed. Good for you.Let freedom ring, indeed. Good for you.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-24065155648256747032009-07-09T09:28:43.955-06:002009-07-09T09:28:43.955-06:00Raising my coffee cup in a toast in your honor! W...Raising my coffee cup in a toast in your honor! With that solo journey to Europe, you showed amazing strength and confidence. What a test to live through, and you passed in flying colors. Kudos to you for knowing, and "owning" your self.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-78068595433153838262009-07-09T08:30:59.128-06:002009-07-09T08:30:59.128-06:00What a fabulous post, Melissa. Thanks for sharing...What a fabulous post, Melissa. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on traveling.<br /><br />I'm a home body. I don't have this huge drive to travel like my husband does, but I never regret when he drags me along. I will confess I don't think I'd travel alone abroad, the States maybe. <br /><br />But good for you and I hope to wish you "Bon Voyage!" a lot in the future. :-)Rebecca Nazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586998368101239421noreply@blogger.com