Sounding Bored ...A series of rambling thoughts...
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Saturday, January 12, 2013
A New Year..
A new year is a gift, one that should not be viewed as just another year but as a chance to improve not only yourself but the world around you. Take a look back at last year, what mistakes were made, what would you do differently if given the chance? Take a look of your weak points and think about how you could improve upon them. Don't be too hard on yourself but be honest!
Make a "bucket" list or if you have one already, review and revise! Put it in writing as studies have shown that writing down a project goal sets the brain up to start working on it.(Your goals should be something that You want to do and not something that someone else wants you to do.) Don't try to make all of the changes at once..a sure way of not keeping your resolutions.
"Focus - If you chase two rabbits, both will escape."
Set target dates throughout the year. Break big goals down into manageable steps.
Want to lose weight..don't think in terms of the big number but set a realistic monthly goal. Writing a book..set a goal of so many pages per day and then don't kick yourself if you fall short but get back to it.
Get help from friends who have the same or similar goals. That support will help all of you move toward accomplishing the goals set forth.
Make time to work on your goals. Don't fall back on the excuse of "I just don't have the time". Look for the time wasters in your life and eliminate or cutback on them.
Give yourself a visual reminder of what you want to accomplish.Find inspiring quotes, motivating pictures, or anything that reminds you of your goal and collage these bits n' pieces together on paper and place it where you can see it!
Move outside your comfort zone. You won't make that home run if you fear leaving the comfort of first base! If you fall short on a goal, don't discard it but look at what went wrong, revise, and rework the goal. Record your successes and failures.Reward yourself for goals met but do not punish yourself for those that fell short.
Don't let the naysayers prevent you from moving forward. Simply smile and ignore them. Look for small ways that you can get involved in projects that help others. Doing even little things to help others goes a long way toward making you feel better about yourself.
"Attitude - Whether you think you can or you think you can't.... you're right."
Monday, December 24, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
I slept late today but was awakened by the phone. It was a business related call and the caller was from Connecticut. While we talked I could hear the low tones of a news report playing in the background until the caller closed his office door with an apology. Nothing more was said but when the call had ended and I went online, I discovered what his office mates had been listening to and could not believe that once again such a horiffic tragedy had played out. Here where the idea of more gun control rankles many but cutting aid to those who are in need of help seems at times to be on the top of the politician's To Do List. How often do we pass the person on the street who is talking (sometimes yelling) to him/her self and simply think "crazy"? Do we as a society not have some responsibilty for our fellow man?
It is only when something like this happens, when that person reaching a breaking point and commits what to us is an unthinkable act but to them might seem their only way to correct what is wrong in their life..it is only then that we ask, "why didn't someone do something?" "Someone must have noticed that things were not right with him"
We say that part of the job of our government is to ensure the safety of the citizens. We pour money into weapons but do little for the physical and mental health of our citizens.
The events of today makes the message of Christmas that much more important. It is not about the parties, the decorations, the food, or the gifts. It is about love for all of mankind and Peace on Earth, goodwill to All men.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Vote!
Tomorrow is election day and every voter has not only the right but the duty to vote, however, one thing that I have noticed with every election and that is the comments that start flooding the social sites right after the election that go somewhat like this, "the election is over now so can we get back to just having fun in here" or "okay no more political discussion until next election."
I fear that it is this kind of mindset that is partially responsible for the pre-election crumbling about politician, promising one thing and not delivering on that promise. We tend to put our blinders back on and wait for something big to happen before we start our grumbling again. If there are issues that were important to you during the campaign process, then I suggest that rather than sitting back and hoping that the elected officials will do things the way you want, that you continue to be involved. Call, write, follow what is going on and voice your opinions loud and clear.
As Lincoln noted, this is a Government, of the people,by the people, and for the people!
Friday, November 2, 2012
I've Looked At Life....
Bows and flows of angel hair and ice cream castles in the air and feather canyons everywhere, I’ve looked at clouds that way. But now they only block the sun, they rain and snow on everyone. So many things I would have done but clouds got in my way.
I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now, from up and down, and still somehow it’s cloud illusions I recall. I really don’t know clouds at all.
Moons and Junes and ferris wheels, the dizzy dancing way that you feel as every fairy tale comes real; I’ve looked at love that way. But now it’s just another show. You leave ‘em laughing when you go and if you care, don’t let them know, don’t give yourself away.
I’ve looked at love from both sides now, from give and take, and still somehow it’s love’s illusions that I recall. I really don’t know love at all.
Tears and fears and feeling proud, to say “I love you” right out loud, dreams and schemes and circus crowds, I’ve looked at life that way. But now old friends are acting strange, they shake their heads, they say I’ve changed. Something’s lost but something’s gained in living every day.
I’ve looked at life from both sides now, from win and lose, and still somehow it’s life’s illusions I recall. I really don’t know life at all.
“Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell from the 1969 album “Clouds”
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Next week I start a new round of chemo and while I am not looking forward to it I do not have the same sense of dread with which I approached the first phase of treatment.It is amazing what the support of family, friends (some known only via the web) and an amazing medical team can do for ones' outlook on life. I have starting counting the positives that I have encountered during my life rather than recalling the negatives. Hello,Pollyanna!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
The Impact of Jang Keun Suk
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
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