Comments on Hummie's World: Doing My Own Thing

Iknow it is not about scrapping but I think of my ...

2009-12-27T11:14:23.412-06:00

Iknow it is not about scrapping but I think of my former profession... helping teachers use new tech skills to use in their own teaching and in kids learning environments. Well, some loved it and modeled the way (leaders) and said, ah, looks good, let's see how it works ( followrs) and some tried to make it NOT happen at all.... They had to get out of the way... the kids way... so new learning could happen. BUT that is only 1 kind of way... Leaders do a different kind of get out of the way.... the kind you do, you lead... and then get out of the way so others can explore with what you showed. I think that is what those of us in the courses love the most. You lead, and then when we follow but change it a bit.... your 'get out of the way' comes back and says... Look at you, you used the idea and changed it great!" That is what makes your leadership special... it is not ownership.

First, I woulds like to say that my grammar is not...

2009-11-04T06:59:35.131-06:00

First, I woulds like to say that my grammar is not great, and I am usually quick and to the point, not a very good writer so please bare with me as I try to reply/comment to your post as you are a gal from my own HEART. And have hit the nail on the head for something that is near and dear to my heart as well.

AMEN Sister...WOW if that doesn't get some attention, (and I mean that in a good way)as I see it is something I have felt and wanted to say for some time now.

I have spent 5 plus years in the digi world and seen many changes, good and bad, learned many awesome things by gals and blogs, forums and gallery's like your. And as a blogger for almost 3 plus years now, I totally agree with what you are saying here. I, too at the times have gone though your very same emotions 3 or 4 times during my life in the digi world. YOU GIVE AND GIVE AND GIVE...which on one hand is something that makes me feel good about myself so I keep doing in almost every aspect of my life BUT sometimes it is nice to be noticed for it.

I have made many good friends from surfing around scrapland, 5+ which came from the very first site I got heavily involved with and no matter what path our lives take us, we have try hard to keep up and support each other as much as we can, this is one of the things I am very very THANKFUL for. We keep each other on an up beat through thick and thin of what life throws at us. MY point is, is that without their support, I would of thrown in the towel long ago for this very same reason you have the ability of putting in kind but firm words here.

Yes, I have followed your blog for a long time. Have read most every post...and to be honest I am not sure I have post many times at all, but if something hits me like this has today, I do try to post some kind words of thanks for your efforts. YOU are a great leader, AWESOME teacher and a SUPER GREAT inspiration. Please accept my gratitude for ALL your efforts, including this AWAKE up call for me. As my greatest teacher of life next to my Mother, God says, "Do unto others as you would have them do onto YOU." Simple things like a few kind words, which cost nothing and/or takes only a faction of the time to type as we put into whatever we are sharing on our blogs, forums and gallery's "DO MEAN A LOT TO US" no matter how little or short it is. Kindliness and Thoughtfulness goes along way with anything in life and these facts and matter no exception.

THANK YOU HUMMIE from the bottom of my heart for reminding us that with little effort on our part, "Kindliness and Thoughtfulness goes along way with anything in life and these facts and matter no exception."

Love and Peace
Dawn aka Snowsmoon's Design

PS. I would like you to know that I am going to post my comment to you here and as my blog post for the day, asking them to please come read your post to know the meaning behind mine.

I also was going to say I would have loved to come...

2009-01-12T13:18:00.000-06:00

I also was going to say I would have loved to come to the convention but I live outside Reno, Nevada and it is way to far for me. I did recently attend a digital scrapping convention in Salt Lake City but was able to drive the 7 hrs after getting off work to get there. Finances are tight on a secretary's pay and trying to support myself and buying a house on my own. I refuse to "get married again" to have someone help out financially. Am not losing everything in my life again to someone else's mid life crisis, lol. Unfortunately I know a lot of people who are just trying to hang on to what they have so extra expenses are out of the question. I think many scrappers would love to come but just can't justify/afford the cost right now.

I have only recently found your site and signed up...

2009-01-12T13:09:00.000-06:00

I have only recently found your site and signed up for your newsletter. I think you are great but as a fairly new digi scrapper who only has maybe a half hour a night on the computer I have only made maybe 7 LO's and am not confident enough to share them with all you wonderfully experienced scrappers out there. I am finding tutorials and trying to make the time to follow them but time is truly a crunch. I would love to comment on other's and am learning where to leave comments etc but again I don't have the experience to say much more than Wow, great job as I don't have enough knowledge to do constructive commenting (which is what I personally would want more than "looks great" etc.)

So I ask you to PLEASE hang in there, keep the faith that there are a lot of newbies joining constantly and you are a great source of inspiration. I see your name all the time in credits so many must think you are fantastic.

I have to say that what I most enjoy is your spiritualism, I am challenged to learn and be better by you as a human being not just as a digital scrapbooker.

Thank you for being you, follower, leader, and whatever else makes up who you are (I agree with a previous comment that you don't seem to be a "get out of the way" person, lol) Don't change for anyone but yourself.

Mary Ann

I love reading your blog for inspiration. Wish I ...

2009-01-12T11:27:00.000-06:00

I love reading your blog for inspiration. Wish I could attend your St. Louis convention, but it's too far for me. Now no more pity party, girl, keep up the great work!

I enjoy coming to your blog, reading what is going...

2009-01-12T11:19:00.000-06:00

I enjoy coming to your blog, reading what is going on in your life, seeing your posts, pages and yes, the freebies. I am one of those "lurkers" out there, the type that enjoy the show but don't stick around for the meet and greet afterwards. You know how much time this corner of cyberspace takes up with all of the sites to visit and places to get lost. I allow myself a finite amount of time every day to sit with a cup of tea and blog-hop, which means if I want to see things, read about people's lives and be inspired whether it is to create, clean, organize or cook, I am unable to comment as I would like.

That being said, God really put it on my heart to speak to you, to give you a few minutes of time to let you know that, yes, it is good and right to do the right thing without expecting anything from it, yes, it is good and right to want to be the leader, or the follower, but it is also good and right to get enjoyment solely from the things you do and the contributions that you make to leave your footstep in the sand.

We, as humans, are not always as thoughtful as we should be, not always as appreciative as we should be, but don't be discouraged, your actions matter.

Hummie,
Over the years my husband has joined ma...

2009-01-12T10:45:00.000-06:00

Hummie,
Over the years my husband has joined many hobby clubs and each time he regrets it....why? He says that most of the men just "eat, sleep, and drink" their hobby. He joined to gain ideas and fellowship with others who enjoy the same hobby, but he never intended to spend as much time on the hobby as all the others...and they seemed to always be pushing for more involvement. Thus my husband's policy is no more hobby clubs. He does his hobby on his own.

I never understood this totally and never thought this was with women's hobbys! LOL! I see the same thing in the digi world. I 'got into' this hobby mainly due to the 'low cost' and to create scrapbook pages for my family...so easy to just print 4 copies of everything.

I'm not trying to earn money, although I see the appeal of that for some. What I do create, I do so for my family. I have posted a few of my LO on your site as I wanted you to know how much I appreciate all I have learned from your site. I just don't have time to comment in the forum on everything or participate in all the challenges.

The entire digi world is overwhelming for me. I am focused on a very small portion which is more than enough as I do have another life.

I do not comment on other's LO or participate in challenges...I'm busy doing my own thing with my scrapbooking. My purpose is to learn, share a little, and create pages for my family. I bet there are a lot of other scrapper out there just like me.

I'm totally amazed at all you do! I have appreciated your comments on my LO. As a subscriber I was happy to read that you planned to concentrate on teaching.

I respect you immensely as you speak your mind, you are a real person who allows us to see your struggles and opinions. I have learned so very much from your web site. I think of it as the University of HummiesWorld. Most of all I see the Love of Jesus our Lord and Saviour in your life. You encourage your readers to following Jesus.

Just do what you enjoy and like best. Blessings to you!

Hummie I love ya. I've been following your blog fo...

2009-01-12T10:14:00.000-06:00

Hummie I love ya. I've been following your blog for a while now. I know I'm not as involved as I should be but I love your inspiration, tuts and yes the freebies you give us.

A lot of the time I don't leave a comment on the blog but I always try to make sure I leave a thanks for the gifts you give.

I haven't even seen the comments in the gallery but thank you for leaving some luv.

I thought it was a great idea about the avatar being upside down but I must admit I'm a lazt person and didn't want to take the time to do it.

Very thought provoking post today.

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR THE SCRAP WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hummie, without realizing it so much you are an in...

2009-01-12T09:58:00.000-06:00

Hummie, without realizing it so much you are an inspiration to many! I don't participate in challenges much because I am on the team of another forum and that keeps me busy. But, I love coming here to learn new things! You are a great teacher and I learn more from one video than I do reading a book! I am also getting ready to open a store so I haven't even had time to come and watch videos lately. On top of that my health is not real good currently and I have been seeing a lot of doctors, in fact I have six appointments next week! So I have been very quiet lately!! I do not think of myself as a leader or foloower, but simply as me. I learned a long time ago in nursing that as soon as you think you are a leader you are doommed to fall on your behind! There is always so much to learn and life is a wonderful teacher. As for the freebies, they are really nice for you to take the time to make for us and they are appreciated. I think the reason your blog is followed so much is because: you share your life AND faith openly, you are a great teacher, you are a great leader, you aren't afraid of saying I can't do it all so I choose to...; create freebies (hunters try to get them all wherever they are), and last but certainly not least is that you have wonderful members at your forum! I cannot wait to meet you in real life and shake your hand or give you a hug if you are a hugger (I am). May God richly bless you and your family in ways that only He can! Know that you are loved and prayed for! As for the comments being down....that is true all over. Even at the forum I am at, there is little participation for the last couple of months, even in the posts. There will always be those who snoop and run so I don't know if there is anything we can do about that. Piracy is at an all time high in the digi world and it is sad. I take a long time to create my designs and it is sad when you see someone copy it or try to claim it as their own. My friend Fay has had that happen several times. Hang in there and do what you enjoy because if it is dragging you down then it isn't worth doing. God, family, all else comes third! If I can get my health straightened out then I will be participating more. But if I am quiet you will know that I am just trying to cope with things.

Don't let it get you down Hummie that the vast...

2009-01-12T07:06:00.000-06:00

Don't let it get you down Hummie that the vast majority of us are not as nice as you are. I subscribed to your blog for the freebies but I love reading it too. You should feel great that 800 people think you have something they want whether it is to read what you have been up to, dl the freebies or whatever it is. I've been at DST for years & have never put up an avatar. I finally did last week. I was gonna turn it upside down but I didn't. I thought I'm such a recluse I never see people anymore. I don't have much opportunity for good deeds. Bad of me I know-there is always an opportunity for kindness.

I enjoyed reading your thought on lead follow or get out of the way. I have a different perspective from all the years I spent as the lowest level manager in a retail chain working under store managers with a wide variety of styles and skills (some of them just downright incompetant) I see it as -If you are a leader, be a good leader or get out of the way & let someone else who is a good leader be the leader. If you aren't a good leader there is no shame in being a follower.
Hummie,
you are a good leader. Good leaders are not appreciated until they are replaced by bad ones. Don't get out of the way girl the community needs you.

I read your blog because you are being yourself an...

2009-01-12T06:16:00.000-06:00

I read your blog because you are being yourself and it there is something to be said about digiscrap world you speak my mind with great thought not malice pain and hurt like so many others do when they dont fit in for some reason or another, I like you being yourself, weather it is leader, follower or getting out of the way.I actually dont download anything but just enjoy reading your blog, so you do have over 700 people who may just enjoy reading what you have to say if some of them are like me.

Hummie, I come to your sight for insight LOL....yo...

2009-01-11T21:52:00.000-06:00

Hummie, I come to your sight for insight LOL....you have so many clever ideas and you are a great teacher. Right now I can't afford to "join" but I almost always read what you have written and enjoy it. Big hugs....

pardon my bad spelling errors I didn't edit before...

2009-01-11T21:02:00.000-06:00

pardon my bad spelling errors I didn't edit before publishing :{

I have seen your blog and been blessed to use some...

2009-01-11T21:00:00.000-06:00

I have seen your blog and been blessed to use some of your work for my own personal inspiration. There is so much wonderful stuff out here in the digi-world that I get caught up in trying to crap more looking into less time available. I love to snoop and leave if that is the best description, but I do appreciate the education I have gotten from you and others that I admire and wish to encourage. Thank you for giving me food for thought tonight. The timing on your scripture and musings come to me just right. Thank you for following your heart. I have not made time to do challenges more than once or twice. There is just an overwhelming amount of stuff to see out there. I hope you are encouraged that you have so many that do subscribe and spend there valuable time reading and following. It is a little like visiting my favorite author while they are writing that all-american classic novel. Life is so continuous, and I am enjoying the ride. Thanks for being part of it that I can look forward to.

HI... FIRST at all english is not my native langua...

2009-01-11T18:42:00.000-06:00

HI... FIRST at all english is not my native language so i apologize for mistakes...
I have found your site a week ao i guess and i am new in this scrap world ... but honest looking what you do ... you are a great in this!... I can say you are a LEADER... and i feel if you like doing this .. coments from others are important but the most is that you feel realize! ... and having here 6 or 7 with me that comment ... you can feel you are Inpiring us and that your work worth!... hope you get my idea... not easy to express feelings in other languages!... keep creating and Thanks for all you share !
Soffy from Colombia

Looks like they all summed it up for me....You are...

2009-01-11T16:56:00.000-06:00

Looks like they all summed it up for me....You are admired and a true leader. Life seems to be way to busy for most of us to spend all of our spare time at the computer. This is one of my favorite places to come for many reasons, but I could not possibly keep up with everything you have to offer. There are so many choices and exciting new things to learn here. I do however try to comment as often as possible. You are my inspiration and I don't like to see you sad about something that you cannot control. We are here for you if you ever need anything. XOXO

Thanks so much for your honesty! You are definitel...

2009-01-11T16:46:00.000-06:00

Thanks so much for your honesty! You are definitely a leader to me! As a digital newbie, today I am a follower.
I think everyone can be leaders or followers, depending on the talent, time and/or mood. That's not a bad thing, just the way it is.
I hope you continue to share your talents with us. I can understand how you might feel unappreciated. Rest assured, we may not always speak up but we very much appreciate all you do.

Hummie Girl, you are definitly a leader! I come t...

2009-01-11T12:44:00.000-06:00

Hummie Girl, you are definitly a leader! I come to your blog for your great PSE tips (which often help me in PS), to get new software and site reviews, and to just hear about you and your interesting family. I too am not to much of a forum girl these days and tend to read blogs mostly. I'm sorry you're feeling down about the Conference, I also am too far away to attend but would if I could. I know that doesn't help much either. You're quote got me in this way - When I started out in digiworld in late 2005, my goal was to be on a creative team, then to be on a site administration. I wanted to feel like part of a group and like you said... be "liked". Well I got on a great team, even got to be head of that team but never quite got to be a true admin. I hung around there for possibly far to long before being somewhat forced to make the decision to stay or go. I hung my head and left so someone else could have the chance to "lead", admitting to myself that I wasn't cut out to "lead", and was getting in the way. I too receive very little comments on my layouts, and pretty much ZERO on mine at DST. To the point that, now that I'm not on a CT, I don't post LO's there anymore. It can really bring a person down. I am having to learn that my creations are just that and don't need to be "approved" by anyone else. I need to do my hobby for me and am happy to be selfish in that way. Anyway... I do appreciate you and your visits and comments on my blog. It too is on it's way out the door and I'm struggling with the purpose of it. I would say if you feel like your doing too much with little appreciation, cut back. Don't spread yourself thin, do what people enjoy and leave the rest.

I hope that made sense in some way?!? LOL

Well I've always liked to do my own thing, so that...

2009-01-11T11:46:00.000-06:00

Well I've always liked to do my own thing, so thats what I do...if I like something someone else has made, I might try to make my own, but just doing it because everyone else is, isn't something I usually do. I'm sure not a follower, and not really a leader either, so I guess maybe I just get out of the way. LOL

I really only have a store because once in a while I like to make something, and want somewhere to put it, since giving it away all the time for everyone to grab and run got old, and really kinda hurts the industry.

As for you, I always thought you were a leader. Forum's aren't as big as they were at one time I don't think. I don't get out to many anymore, it seems like I just got busy, and can't get unbusy, even though I thought I would for the winter. Try not to let it bother you when your forum is slow, I'm sure a lot of them are. I prefer blogs, and like putting the blogs I like to read in my google reader, cause I can read them all in one place, as I have time, and thats about all the extra stuff I do anymore, when it comes to the computer...blogs, scrappin, and a little designing. :)

If I had the money, and liked driving in big cities, I'm sure I'd be signed up for your gathering...however I don't like to drive at all, let alone in the city's, so I'd have to drag my hubby along even if we could afford it, and I'm sure he would really LOVE that! LOL I do hope you get more people comming though.

I was amazed that you took the time to personally ...

2009-01-11T11:44:00.000-06:00

I was amazed that you took the time to personally comment on my layout, not only once, but twice ... at your site, and at NDISB. (Honestly, that you had commented on every single layout is not a thought that had occurred to me until reading this blog post.) It is part of what is keeping me coming back to your site ... it shows me that you care about your customers. I had never been to your site before the first challenge, you see. Your tutorial about the tears was wonderful, and I saw one about acrylic shadows that I had to come back to try to see if I could find today, because while it was easy to follow, I already forgot how to do it.

I have a "young" gallery at your site. I received two comments on my challenge 1 layout ... I'm not surprised as everyone is busy tackling challenge #2, and probably now #3 ... I'm still finishing #2 (see above about acrylic). One of the comments was from you, and I left you love on a layout in your gallery in return. :)

I am personally accepting that I won't get many comments during the race. I'm just not spending very much time in the gallery right now. It is all in PSE when I'm at the computer.

I'm sorry if you aren't feeling the love, because I know that can hurt ... but I hope that your site meter, or if you are able to view the number of views of your posts will show you that people are reading ... and that you are teaching.

Sometimes the "thank yous" in teaching are sparse. Sometimes the outcome FROM your teaching, is the "thank you" or "reward" itself. As a teacher, you watch your students' handwriting improve, and you can think, "I taught them that!" As a teacher, you watch your students get better at their math skills and think, "I taught them that!" So, please try to think of yourself as a teacher (because you are) and pat yourself on the back every time you see someone tackle something you helped teach them. Please pat yourself on the back for my layout. I'd pat you if I could reach ... I'd never have tried to tear a photo without your template and tears, and my success is because of you. I know it doesn't help with verbal praise and thank yous, but maybe it will help a little. (((HUGS)))

Well Alrighty then... I have very mixed emotions ...

2009-01-11T10:29:00.000-06:00

Well Alrighty then... I have very mixed emotions about your post - and I have some thoughts on the matter... so this could get long - and if it does, I will apologize in advance.

1) Your involvement in the digi-world is awe inspiring. I don't know if it makes you a leader, a follower, or ~ well, I know you are not one to just get out of the way. I don't think that is even an option for the person I perceive you to be.

2) I can understand how and why you feel the way you do, but let me remind you to cherish the ones who do comment - who do participate. (OK, that would not be me so much - but it does not mean I don't want to). Me personally, I am still working on understanding how everything works in digi-world, and just how deep I wish to be immersed in the pool. That is a personal choice. I don't feel comfortable getting too involved when I have not given anything back. That day will come, I hope - as soon as I take care of the things I need to do for me. Not selfish, I hope, but until my house is in order, I cannot effectively give to others that which I would want to.

3) I com to your blog for inspiration on all levels. I am not here to steal your ideas, but more to be inspired, or even humbled by them. Nuff said there.

See - I said it might get long.

You are an icon of sorts, and it saddens me that others don't seem to appreciate you as they should. You do put so much out there, and should have the reward of thank yous from others. I have seen it often wit other scrappers - so be aware that you are not alone in how you feel.

On to the St Louis gig. I would be there, if I did not live across the country. Have you considered contacting some of the Creative Memories consultants in the St Louis area? You might be able to get some of them involved to show up and show off their wares... and maybe bring some of their clients. Don't know if that would work... but go to the CM site, and see if you can't get a name or two of local CM consultants. Could turn into a win/win situation. I truly wish you luck on that.

Well that pretty much covers it - Be well Hummie, and be proud of who you are and all you do - you are appreciated!

eila