tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post157463694525314468..comments2024-03-28T09:00:59.909+11:00Comments on The Vince Review: Interview with Ellie Paxton, the heroine of 'Too Pretty' by Andrea GriggPaula Vincehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post-69110049235161190112014-08-18T13:53:09.586+10:002014-08-18T13:53:09.586+10:00I'm pleased to announce that the winner, chose...I'm pleased to announce that the winner, chosen by Random.org, is Lesley Turner. Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post-11262771905686315062014-08-06T17:57:01.725+10:002014-08-06T17:57:01.725+10:00Let me know when you're coming to Sydney!Let me know when you're coming to Sydney!<br />Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post-49296733276813105192014-08-05T22:29:31.359+10:002014-08-05T22:29:31.359+10:00Hi Linsey,
Yes, you and Ellie would have a lot in ...Hi Linsey,<br />Yes, you and Ellie would have a lot in common to talk about, both being MKs. My husband used to attend PK camps when he was young. I can imagine many interesting conversations if there are also MK kids camps.<br /><br />The winner will announced on Friday.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post-10568239240795461582014-08-04T17:46:03.405+10:002014-08-04T17:46:03.405+10:00Hi Linsey, Ellie here. Wow! We sure have some thin...Hi Linsey, Ellie here. Wow! We sure have some things in common, don't we? As for my resolution, well, I really am determined to stick to it, no matter what. I also can't wait to see what God does during this time. Thanks for stopping by.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449342827457837314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post-39012852041490665602014-08-04T17:42:03.816+10:002014-08-04T17:42:03.816+10:00Hi Jeanette, Ellie here. Two things I know. God is...Hi Jeanette, Ellie here. Two things I know. God is faithful and He knows me better than I know myself. It's going to be an interesting 6 months. I've got this sense of anticipation which just won't leave me. I think I'm going to have a story to tell ... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449342827457837314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post-35379287072167192662014-08-04T17:36:31.674+10:002014-08-04T17:36:31.674+10:00Hi Lesley - as strange as it sounds, being thought...Hi Lesley - as strange as it sounds, being thought of as pretty really did take some getting used to. Then there was the jealousy aspect to get my head around. Looking back, it's easy to see why I went off the deep end for a bit. I often say, 'Thank the Lord for praying grandmothers...'Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449342827457837314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post-26584642062607812232014-08-04T17:30:31.909+10:002014-08-04T17:30:31.909+10:00Hi Rita, Ellie here. I'd LOVE to have coffee w...Hi Rita, Ellie here. I'd LOVE to have coffee with you, especially in the Queen Victoria building - it's magnificent! My grandmother and I used to spend hours over a cuppa. I think we'd have plenty of things to talk about. Let's do it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449342827457837314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post-57514461732039223842014-08-04T17:11:18.574+10:002014-08-04T17:11:18.574+10:00Hi Ellie, lovely to hear about you. I was an MK so...Hi Ellie, lovely to hear about you. I was an MK so I'd be interested to hear more of your story. And I've just moved to entirely different city! So I can empathise with you a bit on that point as well. I'm impressed with your resolve not to date for six months and I hope you find the experience strengthening and encouraging. Thanks Andrea and Paula for the lovely post. I'd enjoy winning a copy of this book. I had fun reading 'A Simple Mistake' and I'm intrigued by this book. matt.linsey@gmail.comLinseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15238030299971383153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post-87496769894844469962014-08-04T17:02:34.131+10:002014-08-04T17:02:34.131+10:00Hi Jenny,
It really is skin deep, and it will sure...Hi Jenny,<br />It really is skin deep, and it will surely be an interesting read to how how Ellie copes with it. She does come across as wise in her outlook.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post-56584087793170051652014-08-04T17:00:29.506+10:002014-08-04T17:00:29.506+10:00Hi Lesley,
Cultural differences are fascinating, a...Hi Lesley,<br />Cultural differences are fascinating, aren't they? Our church used to have some outreaches to PNG. I like Ellie's surprise to arrive in Australia to discover that she's thought very pretty.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post-58324284480762430952014-08-04T16:57:42.681+10:002014-08-04T16:57:42.681+10:00Hi Rita,
She does sound like a very sensible perso...Hi Rita,<br />She does sound like a very sensible person, doesn't she? I agree with you, it is an interesting problem to have and I can understand how she may be frustrated. As for Sydney, I'd love to return, as I haven't visited since 2004.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post-56768293697194579372014-08-04T16:42:18.430+10:002014-08-04T16:42:18.430+10:00Hi Ellie - what an interesting perspective. So muc...Hi Ellie - what an interesting perspective. So much of our culture focus on the external and the physical. I think you are showing a great depth of wisdom seeing through what is essentially skin deep - to those things that last. I wish you luck in your job hunting and your future relationships. Thanks Paula and Andrea for introducing us to Ellie. I see I have another book to add to my to-read pile. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post-18521556317955575622014-08-04T11:15:36.579+10:002014-08-04T11:15:36.579+10:00Wow! That was great. Interesting that Ellie's ...Wow! That was great. Interesting that Ellie's prettiness didn't have any effect in the PNG culture and that just being white skinned made her and her siblings a novelty. Our denomination has a number of outreaches and churches in PNG including some of the remote areas and I've heard similar comments from missionaries about our unique 'pale skins'. Lovely post Paula and Andrea (or should I say Ellie).<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931608632876961722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8533677737021490096.post-37553965590276890332014-08-04T10:52:17.148+10:002014-08-04T10:52:17.148+10:00Oh Ellie what a nice person you really are! Thanks...Oh Ellie what a nice person you really are! Thanks for the nice compliments about Sydney. But I'm sorry you can't seem to find a job. I guess I'll just have to get this book that I hear talks about problems young and pretty girls face. As I never had that problem I'd be interested to know more.( I'd offer to meet you for coffee at the Queen Victoria Building but I'm of a different generation from you and you need younger friends.)<br />That boy's name you let slip, hmmm, I think that just might go somewhere, but I won't snoop.<br />Nice to meet a young woman interested in what God's plans are for her life. Thanks Paula.:)Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.com