Comments on: *8Things: F*ck Conventional Wisdom http://www.magpie-girl.com/20100506/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom/ distracted by sparkly things since 1969 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:58:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: GailNHB http://www.magpie-girl.com/20100506/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-39656 GailNHB Fri, 14 May 2010 01:23:23 +0000 http://www.magpie-girl.com/?p=4108#comment-39656 I love these lists of 8 things, Rachelle. I am always inspired by them - and finally, I decided to create one of my own. Thanks for all your support and energy and your commitment to our growth and strength and forward motion. Peace to you, Gail I love these lists of 8 things, Rachelle. I am always inspired by them – and finally, I decided to create one of my own. Thanks for all your support and energy and your commitment to our growth and strength and forward motion.

Peace to you, Gail

]]> By: Meghan (Making Love In The Kitchen http://www.magpie-girl.com/20100506/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-39613 Meghan (Making Love In The Kitchen Mon, 10 May 2010 00:45:41 +0000 http://www.magpie-girl.com/?p=4108#comment-39613 Loved this! Here be mine: http://meghantelpnerblog.com/2010/05/09/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom-list/ All have been kicking around my little brain lately as I realize that as much as I think my life and way of thinking are normal- they're only normal to me. But it works perfectly for me and that is the best part. Loved this! Here be mine: http://meghantelpnerblog.com/2010/05/09/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom-list/

All have been kicking around my little brain lately as I realize that as much as I think my life and way of thinking are normal- they’re only normal to me. But it works perfectly for me and that is the best part.

]]> By: Rachelle http://www.magpie-girl.com/20100506/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-39599 Rachelle Sun, 09 May 2010 09:09:43 +0000 http://www.magpie-girl.com/?p=4108#comment-39599 I'm really proud of you Erin. Way to do the tough (but important!) soulwork. I’m really proud of you Erin. Way to do the tough (but important!) soulwork.

]]> By: Erinn http://www.magpie-girl.com/20100506/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-39593 Erinn Sat, 08 May 2010 13:18:31 +0000 http://www.magpie-girl.com/?p=4108#comment-39593 This was so hard but it really made me look straight on at some of my beliefs. This was so hard but it really made me look straight on at some of my beliefs.

]]> By: 8 Things: F*ck Conventional Wisdom : Alethiologie http://www.magpie-girl.com/20100506/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-39592 8 Things: F*ck Conventional Wisdom : Alethiologie Sat, 08 May 2010 13:17:23 +0000 http://www.magpie-girl.com/?p=4108#comment-39592 [...] Things this week is saying f*ck off to conventional wisdom. That means defying all those things I’ve heard [...] [...] Things this week is saying f*ck off to conventional wisdom. That means defying all those things I’ve heard [...]

]]> By: Cassie http://www.magpie-girl.com/20100506/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-39579 Cassie Fri, 07 May 2010 13:04:04 +0000 http://www.magpie-girl.com/?p=4108#comment-39579 Amen! Fanfreakingtastic list!! I agree 100%...don't get me started on organized religion. The golf handicap above is fantastic! Have a fabulous weekend!!!! Amen!
Fanfreakingtastic list!! I agree 100%…don’t get me started on organized religion.
The golf handicap above is fantastic!
Have a fabulous weekend!!!!

]]> By: Allysa http://www.magpie-girl.com/20100506/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-39576 Allysa Fri, 07 May 2010 03:43:24 +0000 http://www.magpie-girl.com/?p=4108#comment-39576 Disclaimers about me I'm 21 so I'm i'll still forming identity right now (not that you ever stop it's just more pronounced right now) also I've been hanging out on the periphery of the Fat Acceptance and Health at Any Size blogging communities so that's where a lot of my F*** conventional wisdom energy is headed also I'm sharing here because I don't blog. 1.The world will not change so you must change to fit. 2.Flirting is a necessecary skill 3.Processed food will kill you (in some horrific fashion) I honestly don't think the occasional box of KD is going to do me in. 4.Boys do not like girls who are: loud, opininated, fat, etc. 5.There are certain things that everyone should or does like 6.You won't get anywhere/be anything with out a university education 7.Manual labour is a lesser form of work 8.You can't be straight edge and cool Disclaimers about me I’m 21 so I’m i’ll still forming identity right now (not that you ever stop it’s just more pronounced right now) also I’ve been hanging out on the periphery of the Fat Acceptance and Health at Any Size blogging communities so that’s where a lot of my F*** conventional wisdom energy is headed also I’m sharing here because I don’t blog.
1.The world will not change so you must change to fit.
2.Flirting is a necessecary skill
3.Processed food will kill you (in some horrific fashion)
I honestly don’t think the occasional box of KD is going to do me in.
4.Boys do not like girls who are: loud, opininated, fat, etc.
5.There are certain things that everyone should or does like
6.You won’t get anywhere/be anything with out a university education
7.Manual labour is a lesser form of work
8.You can’t be straight edge and cool

]]> By: Rachelle http://www.magpie-girl.com/20100506/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-39573 Rachelle Thu, 06 May 2010 21:57:46 +0000 http://www.magpie-girl.com/?p=4108#comment-39573 LOL...that's funny H. I didn't realize I only did 7. I'll have to come up with an 8th. Off to nurse a sick family... LOL…that’s funny H. I didn’t realize I only did 7. I’ll have to come up with an 8th.

Off to nurse a sick family…

]]> By: Helene Eriksen http://www.magpie-girl.com/20100506/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-39572 Helene Eriksen Thu, 06 May 2010 21:38:46 +0000 http://www.magpie-girl.com/?p=4108#comment-39572 It all seems like common sense to me (except maybe the part about my mother...I love her...but there is that tone I wish we both didn't have! :) ). But where did Nr. 8 go??? It all seems like common sense to me (except maybe the part about my mother…I love her…but there is that tone I wish we both didn’t have! :) ).
But where did Nr. 8 go???

]]> By: seriousWhimsy http://www.magpie-girl.com/20100506/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-39571 seriousWhimsy Thu, 06 May 2010 20:16:36 +0000 http://www.magpie-girl.com/?p=4108#comment-39571 I had no idea how much I had to say on this topic! At first, I was intimidated, but I think I may spend several days on this. It's quite fun & liberating & scandalous. Thanks thanks thanks for the inspiration! xoxoxo I had no idea how much I had to say on this topic! At first, I was intimidated, but I think I may spend several days on this. It’s quite fun & liberating & scandalous.

Thanks thanks thanks for the inspiration!

xoxoxo

]]> By: F*ck Conventional Wisdom :: 8 Things + Bonus « seriousWhimsy http://www.magpie-girl.com/20100506/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-39570 F*ck Conventional Wisdom :: 8 Things + Bonus « seriousWhimsy Thu, 06 May 2010 20:14:41 +0000 http://www.magpie-girl.com/?p=4108#comment-39570 [...] I first read Magpie Girl’s 8*Things post, I felt some awe, some whoaaa, that’s a tough one. Could I really defy the logic of [...] [...] I first read Magpie Girl’s 8*Things post, I felt some awe, some whoaaa, that’s a tough one. Could I really defy the logic of [...]

]]> By: Shan http://www.magpie-girl.com/20100506/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-39568 Shan Thu, 06 May 2010 14:46:59 +0000 http://www.magpie-girl.com/?p=4108#comment-39568 Uhhh... Just 8?? ;-) BTW, my co-worker got a prestigous job because of his excellent golf handicap. The employer was looking for dedication and commitment and the handicap demonstrated this. LOL Have a great day! Uhhh… Just 8?? ;-) BTW, my co-worker got a prestigous job because of his excellent golf handicap. The employer was looking for dedication and commitment and the handicap demonstrated this. LOL
Have a great day!

]]> By: Leslie http://www.magpie-girl.com/20100506/8things-fck-conventional-wisdom/comment-page-1/#comment-39567 Leslie Thu, 06 May 2010 14:39:08 +0000 http://www.magpie-girl.com/?p=4108#comment-39567 ok Rachelle! This one is gonna be a bit hard. I like your list and see many of mine in them. But I don't want to just copy! :D I'll add my link once I've gotten through... thanks! ok Rachelle! This one is gonna be a bit hard.
I like your list and see many of mine in them. But I don’t want to just copy! :D
I’ll add my link once I’ve gotten through…
thanks!

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