tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post1427779125677063102..comments2023-10-24T14:51:45.756+02:00Comments on Bloggertropolis: Happy EndingsStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-49187376672093801172009-07-31T08:08:34.319+02:002009-07-31T08:08:34.319+02:00Marie: thank you so much!Marie: thank you so much!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-49101126145868737872009-07-31T01:04:25.690+02:002009-07-31T01:04:25.690+02:00Just wanted to congratulate you again! I'm a b...Just wanted to congratulate you again! I'm a bit behind with my blog reading of late and have only just seen this vision of you looking proud as punch. And so you should be. It sounds like you've worked incredibly hard to achieve it. Well done you!Woollyholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648993034069953337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-69056889994847963192009-07-26T18:15:31.726+02:002009-07-26T18:15:31.726+02:00Mr Clearbrook: thank you, good sir!Mr Clearbrook: thank you, good sir!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-61188139718745383382009-07-26T17:14:41.589+02:002009-07-26T17:14:41.589+02:00Many congratulations!Many congratulations!Sky Clearbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296943089129847043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-77903058569414413242009-07-24T21:03:51.539+02:002009-07-24T21:03:51.539+02:00Nora: thank you - I do feel very chuffed I must ad...Nora: thank you - I do feel very chuffed I must admit!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-78041139337559612822009-07-24T20:56:03.398+02:002009-07-24T20:56:03.398+02:00CONGRATULATIONS!! Really well done! As another who...CONGRATULATIONS!! Really well done! As another who graduated at an, er, mature age I can appreciate how much it all means. Well done!Glenda Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366238040782331941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-78079312579976403522009-07-23T13:38:10.964+02:002009-07-23T13:38:10.964+02:00Justme: thank you! :-)Justme: thank you! :-)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-75863939566130309282009-07-23T13:34:18.389+02:002009-07-23T13:34:18.389+02:00CONGRATULATIONS! On the degree, and on the cheque ...CONGRATULATIONS! On the degree, and on the cheque which is about to arrive. <br />Great picture!justmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768035027235782814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-30910257991890482912009-07-21T12:59:11.572+02:002009-07-21T12:59:11.572+02:00Annie: brains were the least of it. Energy and mon...Annie: brains were the least of it. Energy and money were far harder to find! ;-)<br /><br />Katie: I really don't like wearing a suit. I think it probably shows!<br /><br />Laura: it would be lovely to think I was far too busy publishing bestsellers to have time for an MA... in fact I'm going to hold that dream in my head for the rest of the day. Thank you!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-50870831009586637482009-07-21T12:02:51.363+02:002009-07-21T12:02:51.363+02:00Hurrah and double hurrah!
So richly deserved Stev...Hurrah and double hurrah!<br /><br />So richly deserved Steve! Sorry I have only just caught the news now.<br /><br />You never know, you might be too busy being successful after the first one to have time to consider an MA in 3 years!<br /><br />I am SO, SO pleased for you though - the next best thing to it happening to me!The Poet Laura-eatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779308486569849157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-79370346839049760802009-07-21T11:36:14.865+02:002009-07-21T11:36:14.865+02:00oh yes, i SEE you!
love the dress ups Xoh yes, i SEE you!<br />love the dress ups Xskatey katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586048408864521948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-44490923114866568522009-07-21T11:29:18.246+02:002009-07-21T11:29:18.246+02:00Steve you look fantastic! Heartfelt congratulation...Steve you look fantastic! Heartfelt congratulations to you.<br />You're an inspiration honestly - wish I'd got the brains to do it :)Annie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703057351436504483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-22616440265158382542009-07-21T08:25:41.844+02:002009-07-21T08:25:41.844+02:00Anonymous: thank you - you've summed things up...Anonymous: thank you - you've summed things up nicely. The graduation ceremony was amazing - well worth the effort of getting dressed up and going - and in a way you need it to say a proper goodbye to your university life. I beleive the expression is "closure". :-)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-21828129022258992102009-07-20T22:21:50.453+02:002009-07-20T22:21:50.453+02:00I've just chanced upon your blog - congratulat...I've just chanced upon your blog - congratulations on your graduation! I also graduated earlier this year and can identify with your initial lack of excitement. I almost didn't even bother with the ceremony; being a more 'mature' student I actually thought I'd feel a bit silly. But once I saw hundreds of others donned in gowns etc, wow! Something quite amazing happened. I was quite overcome walking into the auditorium, feeling the sense of history and occasion. I am SO glad I didn't miss the ceremony! And yes, like you, i can relate to the sense of loss when the study is over..... at the graduation you only remember the sense of achievement, the intellectual stimulation etc, not the late nights, sense of panic, overwhelming workload...... funny how selective our memories can be! Anyway, congratulations! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-42723097377410356372009-07-20T19:58:18.696+02:002009-07-20T19:58:18.696+02:00Selina: thank you muchly - it feels like a huge we...Selina: thank you muchly - it feels like a huge weight has been lifted.<br /><br />FF: aw, thank you - I did think of you when I wrote this post I must admit. Warwick do a superb MA in Creative Writing and should I get the chance that is what I shall take. As you say: go us! ;-)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-5270407972944392982009-07-20T17:57:55.402+02:002009-07-20T17:57:55.402+02:00P.S. -I've just read your post again - more sl...P.S. -I've just read your post again - more slowly - and saw the MA leap out at me. Yes, that is also what I wish to do once I get the BA - in about 3 years - .Go us!French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-81013951635494901102009-07-20T17:56:03.700+02:002009-07-20T17:56:03.700+02:00Yes I am late as usual, but it does not mean that ...Yes I am late as usual, but it does not mean that my heart did not fill with pride at the picture of a blogger friend receiving the diploma for which he has worked like a trojan, not to mention all his other duties as a busy husband, dad and employee.<br /><br />Steve - the cap and gown really suit you and I know just what it means. I am also very happy for you that the money worries can at last be sorted out.<br /><br />This is a turning point now and I feel your joy.French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-66613940384552904082009-07-20T10:30:07.150+02:002009-07-20T10:30:07.150+02:00I know that feeling of relief at being able to bra...I know that feeling of relief at being able to brathe again. Well done you. And you look most academic in your graduation gear. Congratulations !Selina Kingstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515746813047397411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-53109198410646635072009-07-20T10:25:55.399+02:002009-07-20T10:25:55.399+02:00Daisy: thank you - it's definitely been worth ...Daisy: thank you - it's definitely been worth every minute of the long, hard slog!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-61540698017323157762009-07-20T09:46:22.646+02:002009-07-20T09:46:22.646+02:00congrats my friend! happy to see this achievement...congrats my friend! happy to see this achievement for you...i know my own was long in the coming as i took time out to raise my son...and it makes it all the sweeter in the end...ENJOYDaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190578784452773984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-13345328826529088572009-07-20T08:08:14.967+02:002009-07-20T08:08:14.967+02:00Suburbia: thank you - given the time and the money...Suburbia: thank you - given the time and the money I'd quite happily go on and on at Uni. However, one needs to be realistic. Nothing for me now until Tom is at school - and then I shall review my opportunities!<br /><br />Amanda: make it a big one - and thank you. Hope you've got the alka-seltzer lined up ready!<br /><br />Missbehaving: I hope so too. I'm a great believer in money attracting money... so I may have to go out and buy a lottery ticket once the cheque arrives. You never know...! ;-)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-85450432451286999162009-07-20T00:31:10.567+02:002009-07-20T00:31:10.567+02:00Congratulations, graduations and windfalls, I like...Congratulations, graduations and windfalls, I like it, the Universe is being good to you now, hopefully turds will soon become a thing of the past.<br />Glad you and your wife could enjoy a day of pomp and that you have a little financial slack. The stress of no money is the worst part, no money is just no money, it's the worry and sleeplessness that'll do you in.<br />Hope this is all the beginning of a change of fortunes for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-27466503576190172862009-07-19T23:50:26.819+02:002009-07-19T23:50:26.819+02:00Sir Steve BA, congratulations mate and all well de...Sir Steve BA, congratulations mate and all well deserved! Good that the nest egg has arrived too. I shall have a drink of champagne to help you celebrate, hangover by proxy!The Sagittarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513045101496737031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-51316078694403383822009-07-19T22:32:23.608+02:002009-07-19T22:32:23.608+02:00Congratulations!!!
(my ceremony made me want to do...Congratulations!!!<br />(my ceremony made me want to do an MA too!)<br /><br />Great that you have that safety net financially, takes the pressure off huh?<br /><br />So pleased for you :)Suburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352465945711496612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-7072268405651432722009-07-19T21:29:28.387+02:002009-07-19T21:29:28.387+02:00Kaz: on Friday I did smug like a professional. And...Kaz: on Friday I did smug like a professional. And very nice it was too.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.com