tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post3957829012969479103..comments2024-03-28T07:00:43.256-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: Warning: I Am A Random HuggerElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-56986159013642919512011-03-03T17:36:26.164-07:002011-03-03T17:36:26.164-07:00Here's a random hug from a random girl!
*hug...Here's a random hug from a random girl! <br /><br />*huggles*Bonnie @ A Backwards Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988547424004889874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-2197097893896990272011-03-02T18:19:07.446-07:002011-03-02T18:19:07.446-07:00I'm not so random of a hugger. I might overhug...I'm not so random of a hugger. I might overhug. =]<br /><br />You learned a lot of cool stuff. Though I'm very curious about the B&N!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-84581565689562319862011-03-02T13:35:27.487-07:002011-03-02T13:35:27.487-07:00Great run-down! Thanks again for your classes, inc...Great run-down! Thanks again for your classes, incredibly helpful and encouraging.SicileyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861647269147829979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-87398100107682153662011-03-02T12:57:32.405-07:002011-03-02T12:57:32.405-07:00No, no, hugs are great! Random hugging is great to...No, no, hugs are great! Random hugging is great too. (Do ya know, hugging reduces stress? haha, although it would depend on how wanted that hug was, eh?). Thanks for the conference run-down! Sounds like a great one. :)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-22288410059645333262011-03-01T23:58:13.835-07:002011-03-01T23:58:13.835-07:00I was born a random hugger, but now I'm a rand...I was born a random hugger, but now I'm a random hugger who sometimes hesitates, especially when the person I'm about to hug is a guy who is married to some chick who might not be okay with my being a random hugger. *sigh* Don't they know we're harmless?<br /><br />BTW, I found out that my sister-in-law (the best 4th grade teacher in the world) works with your husband (who doesn't teach 4th grade, does he?), and Angie is also looking forward to reading your book. Evidently, your husband says nice things about you behind your back.Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-73194307098674935302011-03-01T22:51:53.521-07:002011-03-01T22:51:53.521-07:00So during all your presentations and various other...So during all your presentations and various other interactions with us unrepresen--wait, I mean "PRErepresented" and "PREpublished" others, I never once, not once heard you say anything lame. Even when I was lamely offering you hair products. You were a total and complete rock star presenter and we loved every second of it. So no feeling sorry for yourself. <br /><br />I missed a random hug, though. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09204737535737741443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-10279998872839354722011-03-01T22:49:31.441-07:002011-03-01T22:49:31.441-07:00I would love to hug more, but I over-think it, &qu...I would love to hug more, but I over-think it, "What if I'm invading their personal space?", "What if they don't like to be touched?", "What if they think I'm some touchy-feely weirdo?" *sigh* I've learned (or often remind myself) that I worry too much what other people think of me.<br /><br />Sounds like a fascinating conference, though! You'll have to (please) let us know more? :)Donea Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393184831994368021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-28654238902956525492011-03-01T21:24:12.531-07:002011-03-01T21:24:12.531-07:00I too am a random hugger. The only problem is when...I too am a random hugger. The only problem is when you are like that, you can sometimes reach that awkward moment where you're not sure if they'll hug you back. As not everyone is a random hugger... But fear not, if we meet a hug will ensue ;o) maybe two. Hey, that rhymes. <br /><br />Thanks for the info on the conference!!erica m. chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773306703153110737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-44703486090192459612011-03-01T20:51:19.112-07:002011-03-01T20:51:19.112-07:00Random hugging is a good thing. I promise. I'm...Random hugging is a good thing. I promise. I'm not much a hugger, myself, but sometimes I am overcome with a wave of need-to-hug-syndrome. Embrace it while you embrace others :DNikki (Wicked Awesome Books)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10379785087255968519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-85983836044507468502011-03-01T20:12:28.026-07:002011-03-01T20:12:28.026-07:00Hugs are awesome! There's something wrong with...Hugs are awesome! There's something wrong with the person who avoids them. This is a great list.Roxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787088898112141579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-45390271073265334722011-03-01T19:55:13.212-07:002011-03-01T19:55:13.212-07:00I've turned into a hugger. Haven't always ...I've turned into a hugger. Haven't always been, but since publishing I'm grateful to anyone who buys my books, talks with me at a signing, or stops by my blog. Yep, hugging is where it's at.<br /><br />And what's the deal with Barnes and Noble? You've really peaked my interest.Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-91088664677087651972011-03-01T18:55:02.758-07:002011-03-01T18:55:02.758-07:00I'm a hugger, too. *hugs*
And, when meeting n...I'm a hugger, too. *hugs*<br /><br />And, when meeting new people, awkward moments are to be expected. We must be patient and kind with ourselves as well with others. <br /><br />I want to hear about the B&N news. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-43717877103402465612011-03-01T18:23:01.722-07:002011-03-01T18:23:01.722-07:00Random hugging is fine, but it does catch me off g...Random hugging is fine, but it does catch me off guard sometimes. <br /><br />I don't suppose you're going to give us the scoop on Barnes & Noble, are you? Puh-lease?Stephanie Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437077559099315853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-10025889392979918572011-03-01T18:13:24.270-07:002011-03-01T18:13:24.270-07:00Random huggers used to scare me a bit - but after ...Random huggers used to scare me a bit - but after a few months of teaching I got very used to it - and now I don't even think twice about hugs - they're all good :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-76504019508683295692011-03-01T18:11:59.879-07:002011-03-01T18:11:59.879-07:00That I only like surprises I'm expecting.
My B...That I only like surprises I'm expecting.<br /><a href="http://wingedwriter.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">My Blog</a>Catherine Dentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771249741266703689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-42120489834569912532011-03-01T16:33:21.403-07:002011-03-01T16:33:21.403-07:00Lol. Not a hugger myself. I live in south Florida ...Lol. Not a hugger myself. I live in south Florida where greetings are confusing. You never know if its one cheek kiss or two, a hug or a handshake. There are so many cultures it is easy to offend. I do prefer hugs over the air-cheek kiss. Promise I won't avoid you if we should ever meet. :)Nicole L Riverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01407282219503162959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-50903917444762496512011-03-01T15:41:34.302-07:002011-03-01T15:41:34.302-07:00Random hugging can be highly amusing when watching...Random hugging can be highly amusing when watching someone else do the hugging to a "non-hugger." No worries though, I am a hugger, so I wouldn't be offended. <br /><br />Sounds like a great conference!Sara B. Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213313028658810705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-91802315413829476862011-03-01T14:29:46.026-07:002011-03-01T14:29:46.026-07:00I really think it is a good thing to be a random h...I really think it is a good thing to be a random hugger...it doesn't hurt anyone, does it?<br /><br />This is what I have learned about myself. I love to lay low in January, February and March. But I like to make big plans during those months. Organizing, trip planning, yard stuff, etc. The minute April 1st hits I am a mover and a shaker...but until then...I am in hibernation but with a notebook full of ideas!!!https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-70163746980928763922011-03-01T14:15:17.399-07:002011-03-01T14:15:17.399-07:00I'm not much of a hugger - still working on th...I'm not much of a hugger - still working on that. I have however (quite recently) started being much more flirtatious. After 20 odd years of really failing in that department I didn't think it was possible. I still surprise myself each time but I'm having fun so I guess that's all that matters =)Sierra Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364930724666386832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-82302921939610955982011-03-01T13:41:51.448-07:002011-03-01T13:41:51.448-07:00I am not a hugger. My husband's family hugs wh...I am not a hugger. My husband's family hugs when we arrive and when we leave. It took sometime to get used to it. at first I kept thinking, you just hugged me a half hour ago, do I have to do this again?Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13752019877440100530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-79785808178595272902011-03-01T13:40:56.224-07:002011-03-01T13:40:56.224-07:00There are much worse traits! Like liking bacon, o...There are much worse traits! Like liking bacon, or polish sausage over chocolate. Oh, I'm just kidding!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-2256185160526628082011-03-01T13:24:48.056-07:002011-03-01T13:24:48.056-07:00I'm a hugger too! If I ever meet you in person...I'm a hugger too! If I ever meet you in person, I'm totally hugging you. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-47608578900739801862011-03-01T13:15:36.086-07:002011-03-01T13:15:36.086-07:00Yeah, I am a random hugger as well. But I try to ...Yeah, I am a random hugger as well. But I try to respect others if they have a no touchy vibe.<br /><br />My family also kisses everyone on the mouth. WTH? I wonder if this is a southern thing or a pervy family thing? <br /><br />I restrict this to family members.Marsha Sigmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095210839900479297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-49731418411552798882011-03-01T11:46:41.480-07:002011-03-01T11:46:41.480-07:00I want to be a random higher too!
I can relate to...I want to be a random higher too!<br /><br />I can relate to #1. I routinely relive conversations in my head where I said something lame. <br /><br />Sounds like it was a great conference!Kari Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404956407734167300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-89649558079610689862011-03-01T11:27:40.389-07:002011-03-01T11:27:40.389-07:00I love being the recipient of your random hugs.I love being the recipient of your random hugs.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.com