tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34298864.post1459558438376381471..comments2023-11-02T21:25:46.151-07:00Comments on Express Your Creativity: Joan Martin Feehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00695827452466086888noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34298864.post-86656190518838302682007-07-27T11:05:00.000-07:002007-07-27T11:05:00.000-07:00OK, I'm taking small steps toward this fear thingi...OK, I'm taking small steps toward this fear thingie...I printed off pictures of rattlesnakes and have them on my desk. They really are beautiful when I get beyond the fear. I just emailed my sister-in-law to see if my nephews are available next weekend to go to the zoo.<BR/><BR/>The blood donation thing - I researched the options - found out where the closest place is (thank goodness there's one only a couple blocks from where I live) - I read the info on the website. I have to admit I felt queasy while I was reading the info. The next step...the ultimate step...to make the appointment. That's next weeks challenge.Joan Martin Feehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695827452466086888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34298864.post-68448484834305816122007-07-27T08:38:00.000-07:002007-07-27T08:38:00.000-07:00Facing and overcoming fears is always a positive s...Facing and overcoming fears is always a positive step. It's odd how little things from our past can reach up and bite us, although that's probably not a good expression to use, since you're dealing with snakes in a loo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34298864.post-78079117308087862782007-07-26T10:37:00.000-07:002007-07-26T10:37:00.000-07:00It wasn't as bad as I thought - I just did it and ...It wasn't as bad as I thought - I just did it and it was awesome every time! I was NEVER scared!<BR/><BR/>Now, I've been thinking about my next challenge(s) and I'm going to have to do some mind of matter with these.<BR/><BR/>I've always had a fear of snakes - it's a REAL big deal for me. When I was a little girl we were driving across country, stopped in a rest stop out in the desert and just as I was about to do my thing - my mom grabbed my arm and literally threw me out of the stall - there was a rattlesnake behind the toilet! I've decided to take that on next - I'm going to invite my nephews to go with me to the local zoo - in the past, I haven't even been able to go into the reptile house.<BR/><BR/>AND, my next challenge - giving blood - it's something I've thought about doing many times, but the fear factor always comes in. I know it's the ultimate gift and it's something I really want to do...I met a woman at a recent event who is a facilitator at a blood bank, she offered to come and chat with me while I did it and we could sit and eat cookies afterward. More on that soon...Joan Martin Feehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695827452466086888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34298864.post-91469563594566407892007-07-26T10:22:00.000-07:002007-07-26T10:22:00.000-07:00It takes a lot of guts to step out over that edge,...It takes a lot of guts to step out over that edge, not knowing what's going to happen.<BR/><BR/>I applaud your strength and courage Joan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com