tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post4007008411575084149..comments2024-01-24T11:41:28.022+00:00Comments on A Cuban In London: Saturday Evenings: Stay In, Sit Up and Switch OnA Cuban In Londonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-42578286101025636902015-05-13T01:32:51.168+01:002015-05-13T01:32:51.168+01:00Maybe that's why people like to engage in risk...Maybe that's why people like to engage in risk-taking activities like skydiving...it shakes up the routine of day-to-day life and reminds them that life is a gift!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-17875619814758125992015-05-12T23:39:06.530+01:002015-05-12T23:39:06.530+01:00it is about a poorly working brain! Not fit for a ...it is about a poorly working brain! Not fit for a modern world. :(NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-57146997840757048262015-05-12T18:25:46.070+01:002015-05-12T18:25:46.070+01:00Great post. It has often crossed my mind that I...Great post. It has often crossed my mind that I'm only still here through the whimsey of fate. There have been close calls, things that have or haven't happened due to timing, and to circumstances out of my control. But I always look before crossing a street.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-52456665942256488342015-05-12T18:09:01.093+01:002015-05-12T18:09:01.093+01:00If "what if?" is the impetus to creativi...If "what if?" is the impetus to creativity, then "so what? must be its roadblock. I can tell that you resisted the voice asking the latter question. walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-49346165282490633062015-05-12T01:16:08.162+01:002015-05-12T01:16:08.162+01:00Good post ... I have very often asked myself the ...Good post ... I have very often asked myself the question "what if tomorrow does not come to me?" <br />That just makes me appreciate my today all the more ...<br /><br />I am on a blogging break for a month or so <br />See 'ya ..Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433759763753850718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-57976253043131372922015-05-11T17:01:39.920+01:002015-05-11T17:01:39.920+01:00What if always makes things more complicated to me...What if always makes things more complicated to me. There are always other directions and outcomes, what matters is what you do in the present. I have just learned that lesson, by the way.Fly Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191335990973494972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-80517248537325057502015-05-11T11:53:26.050+01:002015-05-11T11:53:26.050+01:00I've come across people whose preferred comfor...I've come across people whose preferred comfort zone seems to one of arrogance/entitlement, and the end result of that can be tragic, as those are the ones that a distinct lack of care when it comes to their personal safety.G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-37463399859422743702015-05-11T11:16:40.870+01:002015-05-11T11:16:40.870+01:00Facing a major challenge at present...I am trying ...Facing a major challenge at present...I am trying to avoid wondering "what if...",<br />but, on the other hand, in another less serious situation...it could be a great spring-board for possibility!<br /><br />Have a great week.:))Ygrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00300519608303898969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-70653196701087622722015-05-11T10:02:29.585+01:002015-05-11T10:02:29.585+01:00An accident took me to death's door - strangel...An accident took me to death's door - strangely I never asked myself 'what if...'. Sometimes it doesn't pay to think too deeply. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-90119588196555672022015-05-11T04:14:29.266+01:002015-05-11T04:14:29.266+01:00What if..? is a powerful tool for the imagination!...What if..? is a powerful tool for the imagination! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-67975441859562855422015-05-11T02:01:54.128+01:002015-05-11T02:01:54.128+01:00There is certainly a strong unconsciousness in how...There is certainly a strong unconsciousness in how we live our lives--especially in the days of handheld electronic devices--we seem to believe in virtual safety! Agh. Thanks for the interesting post. K. ManicddailyOutlawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698845661756444061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-19203189313650018622015-05-10T21:41:53.045+01:002015-05-10T21:41:53.045+01:00In fiction writing the most powerful question is &...In fiction writing the most powerful question is 'What if.'Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-37200815452725450232015-05-10T12:05:29.553+01:002015-05-10T12:05:29.553+01:00I always tell my writing classes that 'what if...I always tell my writing classes that 'what if?' is the most important question in plot generationCrafty Green Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-50279160222381893472015-05-10T12:01:44.548+01:002015-05-10T12:01:44.548+01:00Thanks for your thoughts and comments. They are mu...Thanks for your thoughts and comments. They are much welcome. The clip is a short film that was part of the London's Children's Film Festival in 2010. At the time I was working in a different school and the children there had the chance to vote for their favourite short movie in the children's film festival. This clip was one of the shortlisted ones and the one that impressed me the most (also, look up "The child and the beast" from Germany which competed in the same festival). I love the combination of perseverance, effort but also the randomness and the "what-if-ery" of it. Stay in the comfort of your own fire and stay alive. Go searching for the light elsewhere and freeze to death. The music is fab, too.<br /><br />Have a great week ahead.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-16272839941322717702015-05-10T11:51:26.976+01:002015-05-10T11:51:26.976+01:00that reminded me of the movie "sliding doors&...that reminded me of the movie "sliding doors" a not-missed train and her life would've taken an entire different route...Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-21188800053117259692015-05-10T09:14:16.505+01:002015-05-10T09:14:16.505+01:00One my daughters, from the age of about 6, always ...One my daughters, from the age of about 6, always asked 'what if ...' - we had been in London when a bomb went off in Harrods. We were unhurt but saw many bloodied people. From that day on, she knew how fragile lives can be. It went on for years and years.<br /><br />And then - suddenly - when she was 18 - it stopped. So I asked her why - well, she said, the worst thing that could happen did happen (her stepfather, my husband, died) and now I know that life can go on. So I don't need to ask any more..JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-73548677243516810492015-05-10T02:44:14.525+01:002015-05-10T02:44:14.525+01:00Although my life has been sort of stagnant the pas...Although my life has been sort of stagnant the past two or three years, in 2010 I had seven different mail addresses in two countries, which is the least interesting part of the story. The words "comfort zone" are rather alien to me, I think, as are the words "long-term goal." I believe I can honestly say the goal which required the longest period of time for me to reach was to obtain a college degree; all my goals seem to be/have been for a year or two or three.<br /><br />Even living with such a modus operandi, I believe I understand your point, CiL. As for your "realm of 'If…'?", I have seen figurative lightning strike too many times to give it much thought. It also helps to be a bit paranoid.<br /><br />I enjoyed your post, CiL, and want to think about it still more.<br />Fram Actualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540773153894050197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-54189830627434867362015-05-09T23:04:32.242+01:002015-05-09T23:04:32.242+01:00The cat would much rather stay in his comfort zone...The cat would much rather stay in his comfort zone, but Pat has no issue stepping out of it. We have so may near death experiences every day, we never know itPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-1533738963815083912015-05-09T21:11:38.469+01:002015-05-09T21:11:38.469+01:00How true it is. And one of the most confronting s...How true it is. And one of the most confronting steps out of our comfort zone is when we reach out and interact with someone who is 'different'. And never taking that step is a choice too.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-46231573115143071002015-05-09T20:29:34.803+01:002015-05-09T20:29:34.803+01:00Such an intriguing post. At one point do sensible ...Such an intriguing post. At one point do sensible rules and actions become stifling and restrictive? Obviously we need some sense of order to get through the day but when that order becomes our day then we lose the spark that makes life worth living. I've been hiding in the comfort zone for far too long and it amazes me how much effort it can take to break free--and how good it feels when I do.Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-11107704521843967772015-05-09T20:03:08.076+01:002015-05-09T20:03:08.076+01:00Good thoughts, there are reasons there are things ...Good thoughts, there are reasons there are things like "stop, look, listen" are drilled into our minds.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-19434554330061297952015-05-09T18:45:28.846+01:002015-05-09T18:45:28.846+01:00That is scary but I believe we all have such near ...That is scary but I believe we all have such near death experiences far more often than we realize. Comfort zones are hard, having social phobia I run up against mine continuously<br /><br />mindlovemisery Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16157593291278155756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-11741699491356298582015-05-09T18:33:56.922+01:002015-05-09T18:33:56.922+01:00Leaving one's comfort zone is so difficult for...Leaving one's comfort zone is so difficult for many, but so necessary.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.com