tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post7809165363703861349..comments2009-01-09T13:21:31.481-05:00the lil beenoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-65211959674965566592009-01-09T13:21:00.000-05:002009-01-09T13:21:00.000-05:00Erin, I just wanted to thank you for this post. It was so useful and encouraging. It reminds me that most changes in life bring good things when our attitude is positive and we work hard. I enjoyed hearing part of the "back story" behind such a successful blog, too. I'm eager to read the book. Anyway, thanks.Relynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01389583730002062714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-89278246828476643992009-01-07T23:33:00.000-05:002009-01-07T23:33:00.000-05:00great post! thanks for the inspiration and positive words. i'll have to check out that book!Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08389810668980803944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-28633976895027167252009-01-06T12:56:00.000-05:002009-01-06T12:56:00.000-05:00I've gotta go find that book! These thoughts are priceless, Erin! Thank you!Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06491911183161802394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-64248732040316909752009-01-06T08:24:00.000-05:002009-01-06T08:24:00.000-05:00Love the guest bloggers!! Great idea.Michelle Parks McCourthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16507209127888331287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-6519131494758092872009-01-06T05:05:00.000-05:002009-01-06T05:05:00.000-05:00it's so cool to read your story, erin! thank you for sharing it! "you've gotta take the detour to get to where you need to be." --words to live by!<BR/><BR/>xoxox,<BR/>/juliejulochkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10884096685015570257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-58153542911378510752009-01-05T23:21:00.000-05:002009-01-05T23:21:00.000-05:00I also work in advertising/marketing, but never applied the concept of branding to myself. I like the way you think. I am not unemployed, but am on a leave from my job for 6 months to reassess my life and goals. I will definitely check out that book! Thanks for a great post.Vanessahttp://thevoyageofv.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-18005256796734213102009-01-05T16:32:00.000-05:002009-01-05T16:32:00.000-05:00you are so wise, erin! your advice and interpretation of what is often considered to be a devastating event is refreshing and spot on! you can change the situation by changing your mind. i think this can apply to many hurdles we encounter in life. xo, ccindy : quainthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10658384183783157441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-66042234145308524292009-01-05T16:18:00.000-05:002009-01-05T16:18:00.000-05:00thanks for this fantastic post, Erin! everyone needs to read something like this even if they're still in the job that they hate...we all need a push!<BR/>I have to check that book out!Chessa!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14619953390847121652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-85881165166080278722009-01-05T16:15:00.000-05:002009-01-05T16:15:00.000-05:00Great post, Erin! I'm adding that book to my amazon wish list! :)maryhttp://www.itsprettygood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-64743568357355072542009-01-05T15:39:00.000-05:002009-01-05T15:39:00.000-05:00i love your always positive spin on things erin. it's all a matter of looking at things differently--no matter how challenging things are. <BR/><BR/>when i was younger and living far far away, there were times when we didn't have a whole lot to eat, any water, any electricity and all those things. but i never thought we were poor because my parents taught us to look at things differently...that everything is a learning experience and to make the most out of any situation. so i was happy to read this entry. it is not "woe is me", but a more practical, more positive spin on a situation.<BR/><BR/>and your series of guest posts are excellent miss bee. i'm looking forward to reading more!a print a dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17139950044168441003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-67179181749669245962009-01-05T14:20:00.000-05:002009-01-05T14:20:00.000-05:00A good, insightful post. I'm reading THE SHARPER YOUR KNIFE, THE LESS YOU CRY by Kathleen Flinn. The author is laid off because of corporate downsizing and faces all kinds of life changes.<BR/>She uses her savings and enrolls in classes at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Now we can't all do that- but it is a good, light read that is not dark nor tragic. She also shares a recipe at the end of each chapter. These lay-offs are a concern and in some way they effect all of us. Perhaps the comfort of a good book can help.Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04767701070804383829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-60809303775054294662009-01-05T11:41:00.000-05:002009-01-05T11:41:00.000-05:00erin, thank you for the words of encouragement. it's definitely inspiring to know that someone in the same spot not too long ago was able to create her own career/happiness. you go girl! :)the sassy kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11097163969864312650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-85044017355186119042009-01-05T11:14:00.000-05:002009-01-05T11:14:00.000-05:00Aww, thank you all. It really is all in the brand! :)<BR/><BR/>Go get 'em, unattached tigers. :)<BR/>And thank YOU, Melisa! This was such fun!design for mankind.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17455699772139097111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-36070904807833442442009-01-05T10:23:00.000-05:002009-01-05T10:23:00.000-05:00Love your words of advice Erin! I like to think everything happens for a reason, and it was your unemployment that led to so many other great avenues like your blog and magazine. I love re-naming it to "unattached" - really makes it sound better!please sirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18399057388828998855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-38430070635842989822009-01-05T10:05:00.000-05:002009-01-05T10:05:00.000-05:00great post, erin! and great inspiration! the more i read about people carving their own paths, the more confident i become in my own decision. and i really hope it helps others make that choice as well.painted fish studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888396609676707356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-9499301247485602032009-01-05T09:52:00.000-05:002009-01-05T09:52:00.000-05:00Hmm I'm going to pick this book up today. I'm in the final year of "college years" and am trying to carve out a path that is right for myself. Career reads are always on the top of my list!Femme Starhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11261906639152712080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-48410768091409509182009-01-05T09:31:00.000-05:002009-01-05T09:31:00.000-05:00perfect. just imagine what the world would be like if every one of us did this.janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011837848149573721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4656426566021916969.post-32917037828840608622009-01-05T09:26:00.000-05:002009-01-05T09:26:00.000-05:00e-I'm going to get that book today! I just finished another book anyway, and starting off the new year with some career inspiration seems like perfect timing to me:) Thanks so much for this awesome post. I'll have the prizes for you and last week's guests to choose from later on this week! xxThe Lil Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271310136010979584noreply@blogger.com