Comments on: The Pages of Your Life

By: On the Horizon «

On the Horizon « — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:56:02 +0000

[...] Aidan posed this question of reading the pages of our lives a few weeks ago. And for me, along with most others, the answer is, no, I would not like to see how the story ends. But for IEP, my curiosity is stronger. I still don’t want to skip to the end of the book, but perhaps just to jump ahead a chapter or two. And were it not for the debilitating fear of missing the present I might take that chance if offered. [...]

By: Jess

Jess — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:29:00 +0000

I would definitely not want to know. Life is peaceful and delicious right now and I am holding on to it and just want to the status quo to continue. I am sure life will bring me heartaches and pain along the way but knowing specifically what lingers would sap the sweetness from the good times leading up to the inevitable bumps along the way. Also, it would take all hopes and dreams away once you knew for sure what is ahead – no matter how brilliant and amazing the future may be, it puts a cap on dreaming about it, which would be sad. All that being said, if I were in a dark place in my life I could see wanting to know the future, just so it could pull me through. Thankfully that isn’t my mindset right now! Thought-provoking question, that is for sure. Could make an interesting book premise .

By: Goldfish

Goldfish — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:55:36 +0000

At this moment… my answer is no. My life has taken some very unexpected turns in the past six months, turns that would not seem to be good ones, and turns that could lead to very scary places. But maybe not. I do no want to know. Because today was a beautiful day.

And I’m sorry it took me so long to make it over here. (Should I offer the three-kids-I’m-exhausted-all-the-time-excuse? I guess I just did.) Your writing is lovely. Thank you. Congratulations.

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:15:54 +0000

Aidan,
After reading the synopsis of your book for the second or third time, I feel I must tell you that both Sage and Quinn were on the short list of names for baby number three.
That aside, I am a perfectionist when it comes to printed words. I have half of a novel written, and every time I read it I make some change. Tiny or otherwise.
I do not envy your task this weekend, but I envy you your forthcoming novel.
And, I would like to know a few things, I admit. About life and death. I think it would help me to be less anxious in the day to day. Though I hope it wouldn’t make me take things for granted, for I feel that is truly a mistake many people make and one that I try very very hard not to do.

By: Jack

Jack — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:22:54 +0000

If you were given the opportunity to see the pages of your life, would you take it?

That answer changes dependent upon my mood. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. There is something special about mystery.

By: Danielle @danielle92278

Danielle @danielle92278 — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:03:19 +0000

I’m so excited to read your book!!! I’m sure it will be fabulous.

Also, very relieved to hear that you are still swine free…

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Twitted by JVNLA — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:04:59 +0000

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By: Shelby

Shelby — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:44:42 +0000

so enjoyed reading your blog this afternoon .. your book sounds great.. can’t wait til it comes out.

By: Shawna

Shawna — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:11:09 +0000

Oh no thanks. No taking things back or rewriting any part. And certainly not knowing for now is better. It keeps me moving forward.

So excited for you! So excited to see your hard work coming to fruitition!

And wishes for Baby’s speedy recovery!

By: nic @mybottlesup

nic @mybottlesup — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:15:17 +0000

oh love, you know my answer to this…. i just wanted to comment how excited i am for you and truly thrilled.

good GOOD vibes sent your way.