tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post2048425874265402710..comments2023-12-14T13:49:25.768-08:00Comments on This Gay Relationship: My "HuffPost Live" ExperienceRick Modienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02157314737543591048noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post-33840992659096237362013-05-13T23:08:09.104-07:002013-05-13T23:08:09.104-07:00Thanks for your kind words, Topper.
Yes, it was ...Thanks for your kind words, Topper. <br />Yes, it was an honor to be asked and to participate. I just wish I'd been less rattled by the experience and better able to communicate what I wanted to say. Still, I hope I contributed something worthwhile.<br />And, of course, you are right. I am my own worst critic. Always have been. <br />Isn't it ironic that the post I wrote, which led to this great opportunity, was about being an overachiever and a perfectionist? And how disappointed I was that I didn't live up to my own expectations? Some lessons are so hard to learn, aren't they?<br />Thanks again. I appreciate it. Rick Modienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02157314737543591048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post-77172207493510307062013-05-13T09:31:20.042-07:002013-05-13T09:31:20.042-07:00Congratulations! To me that is a great honor to be...Congratulations! To me that is a great honor to be asked and to participate! To have the opportunity to put yourself, knowledge, experience out there like that is a great opportunity. You are your own critic and look too critically at yourself. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495162538813165023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post-56819636944060552082013-05-11T07:38:16.063-07:002013-05-11T07:38:16.063-07:00Wendy, at one point, it looked like they had enoug...Wendy, at one point, it looked like they had enough guest speakers and wouldn't need me. I was hoping that was the case.<br />But, for some reason, I had to go through this experience. Live. No preparation. No redoes. <br />Trying to juggle the technology (Google Hangout dropped me four times, once just after I was asked a question on air), pay attention to what everyone was saying when I was a wreck inside, and thinking fast on my feet. One of the most nerve-wracking experiences I've ever had.<br />Chris watched it from work and said I did just fine, but I think he's being very kind.<br />Glad it's behind me, but thanks for the encouraging words. I appreciate it. Rick Modienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02157314737543591048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post-27313393038249865812013-05-10T21:06:25.872-07:002013-05-10T21:06:25.872-07:00It's a stepping out thing, Rick, and I am prou...It's a stepping out thing, Rick, and I am proud of you for doing this.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03361076209603565742noreply@blogger.com