Monday, April 30, 2012
#67- Visualization, Visualization, Visualization
"I would visualize things coming to me. It would just make me feel better. Visualization works if you work hard. That's the thing. You can't just visualize and go eat a sandwich."
— Jim Carrey (a Canadian-American actor)
Thank you, Bonnie, for submitting this. I tend to eat sandwiches a lot.
I definitely need to get back into visualizing. They say that if you do this for 10 minutes a day - less amount of time than you spend in the shower - every day, your dreams and goals will materialize faster.
I think I'll lose some weight when I do.
How are you all doing with visualizing your goals?
"66 - Are My Neighbors Transplants Too?
Are they?
I know that my neighbors to the left of me are from Hong Kong AND they are parishoners at our church.
I wonder about the others on my street.
Hmmm....
I know that my neighbors to the left of me are from Hong Kong AND they are parishoners at our church.
I wonder about the others on my street.
Hmmm....
Monday, April 23, 2012
#65 - Who's Your Neighbor?
"Ding Dong"
"Ding Dong"
I was in the bathroom when the doorbell rang. Doesn't it always happen that way?
"Ding Dong"
"Ding Dong"
Where the heck is Rich? He always answers the door! Where's Priscille?
"Ding Dong"
"Ding Dong"
I put on some clothes and quickly dash to the door!
"Who is it?" I ask.
"It's your neighbor. Your car lights are on."
I open the door and there is this young nice looking Asian guy.
"I was just driving by. I live down the street and saw your headlights on."
Oh my gosh...how nice is that? Embarassingly, I have to admit that this is not the first time this has happened. Since we moved here a year and a half ago, three neighbors have rung our door bell to tell me that I left my car lights on. All Asian. All men. Ha ha ha! One neighbor reminded me that it was street cleaning day and that I had better move my car.
What is the Universe saying? That there are nice people in my immediate neighborhood? That there are kind strangers who care? That I have guardian angels? That my neighbors are Asian as well as Caucasian and who knows what else?
There are so many messages coming to me on different levels. I can't seem to hear them clearly yet. I kinda feel like we should have a block party so that we can all meet each other. I know 3 nice men for sure....Bob, Steve and that older Asian guy with the golden retriever who always smiles at me now since telling me that my lights were on 2 weeks ago. I know Theresa. She's that lovely lady from Ireland who walks every morning. Oh! And there's that guy who came to our garage sale with his 2 darling kids....can't recall his name right now. Maria and Bob next door are so kind and friendly. They let us borrow their entire collection of books on Europe and their post card collection of the European cities they've visited. They are darling!
I think I am falling in love with this neighborhood!
I have been feeling more and more enamored with each incident of altruism....with each kind gesture...with each morning hello.
It is centrally located too! The mall is down the street; the grocery store is 3 blocks or so away; Priscille's school is 5 minutes away; the lake is 4 steps from our door; the bus stop is 2 steps down the path in front of the house....
"It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood ....Will you be mine? Will you be mine?" - Mister Rogers
"Ding Dong"
I was in the bathroom when the doorbell rang. Doesn't it always happen that way?
"Ding Dong"
"Ding Dong"
Where the heck is Rich? He always answers the door! Where's Priscille?
"Ding Dong"
"Ding Dong"
I put on some clothes and quickly dash to the door!
"Who is it?" I ask.
"It's your neighbor. Your car lights are on."
I open the door and there is this young nice looking Asian guy.
"I was just driving by. I live down the street and saw your headlights on."
Oh my gosh...how nice is that? Embarassingly, I have to admit that this is not the first time this has happened. Since we moved here a year and a half ago, three neighbors have rung our door bell to tell me that I left my car lights on. All Asian. All men. Ha ha ha! One neighbor reminded me that it was street cleaning day and that I had better move my car.
What is the Universe saying? That there are nice people in my immediate neighborhood? That there are kind strangers who care? That I have guardian angels? That my neighbors are Asian as well as Caucasian and who knows what else?
There are so many messages coming to me on different levels. I can't seem to hear them clearly yet. I kinda feel like we should have a block party so that we can all meet each other. I know 3 nice men for sure....Bob, Steve and that older Asian guy with the golden retriever who always smiles at me now since telling me that my lights were on 2 weeks ago. I know Theresa. She's that lovely lady from Ireland who walks every morning. Oh! And there's that guy who came to our garage sale with his 2 darling kids....can't recall his name right now. Maria and Bob next door are so kind and friendly. They let us borrow their entire collection of books on Europe and their post card collection of the European cities they've visited. They are darling!
I think I am falling in love with this neighborhood!
I have been feeling more and more enamored with each incident of altruism....with each kind gesture...with each morning hello.
It is centrally located too! The mall is down the street; the grocery store is 3 blocks or so away; Priscille's school is 5 minutes away; the lake is 4 steps from our door; the bus stop is 2 steps down the path in front of the house....
"It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood ....Will you be mine? Will you be mine?" - Mister Rogers
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
#64 - Balance: Learning From Mistakes
There's a fine line between personal and professional.
There's a fine line between too little and too much.
Can you walk it?
What happens if you teeter more on one side than the other?
Answer: Teeter back to regain your balance. Not only is it a fine line but it is also a high wire tight rope walk.
Staying in balance is the key to anything.
One must keep learning from one's mistakes and/or from one's overcompensations.
Where are your boundaries? Are you in balance?
There's a fine line between too little and too much.
Can you walk it?
What happens if you teeter more on one side than the other?
Answer: Teeter back to regain your balance. Not only is it a fine line but it is also a high wire tight rope walk.
Staying in balance is the key to anything.
One must keep learning from one's mistakes and/or from one's overcompensations.
Where are your boundaries? Are you in balance?
Monday, April 9, 2012
#63 - Things To Ponder: This and That
"If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you will find an excuse."
www.livelifehappy.com
"Never plan a future with someone who has no future plans for themselves."
www.livelifehappy.com
"Never chase anyone. A person who appreciates you will always walk with you."
www.livelifehappy.com
"The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest."
- anonymous
"I'm a good enough person to forgive you, but not stupid enough to trust you again."
- anonymous
"I'll never be perfect but I'll always be unique."
www.zingerbug.com
"Everything is funnier when you're not allowed to laugh."
- anonymous
"Home Alone!
Expectation: Party! Party!
Reality: Peeing with the door open."
www.mystupidityaffectseverything.tumblr.com
www.livelifehappy.com
"Never plan a future with someone who has no future plans for themselves."
www.livelifehappy.com
"Never chase anyone. A person who appreciates you will always walk with you."
www.livelifehappy.com
"The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest."
- anonymous
"I'm a good enough person to forgive you, but not stupid enough to trust you again."
- anonymous
"I'll never be perfect but I'll always be unique."
www.zingerbug.com
"Everything is funnier when you're not allowed to laugh."
- anonymous
"Home Alone!
Expectation: Party! Party!
Reality: Peeing with the door open."
www.mystupidityaffectseverything.tumblr.com
Friday, April 6, 2012
#62 - Happiness
I found this site and wanted to share it with you:
http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/04/30/20-inspirational-quotes-on-happiness/
I just love the name itself: the positivity blog!
Happiness and positivity...speak it and you will attract it. Don't doubt it; just believe and reinforce it with good thoughts.
Life is good!
Life is easy!
All good things come to me!
I like this quote:
http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/04/30/20-inspirational-quotes-on-happiness/
I just love the name itself: the positivity blog!
Happiness and positivity...speak it and you will attract it. Don't doubt it; just believe and reinforce it with good thoughts.
Life is good!
Life is easy!
All good things come to me!
I like this quote:
"Happiness is something that comes into our lives through doors we don't even remember leaving open."
Rose Lane
Happy Friday!
Monday, April 2, 2012
Tough Times
If you read the headlines on SFGate you will know my drama. One person in the organization I work for (whom I've had issues with for a long time) has managed to get two top DC Officials fired, Administrator for the Agency's resignation and 4 regional commissioners (including himself) on Administrative Leave, i.e., it is a matter of time till they are gone too.
One person's actions have hurt many, impacted the election campaign and tainted a government agency that actually does something. Oh yea, he's made my life miserable for the past 4 years because I wouldn't play along with his games.
I should feel satisfied that he got what was coming to him. However, I'm sad and disappointed that more people didn't stand up to his antics in the past years. What's really sad is that this is not an isolated situation.
We let good people suffer because we are afraid to stand up to wrong doing. So many of us who get what we need out of situations then stand back and let one person wreak havoc on others lives.
The Agency Administrator is a great manager who knew nothing of my bosses antics. Moreover, what is in the paper is the tip of the iceberg. He's hurt many people through the years because of his ego and paranoia.
This isn't the first time I've sat back and let one person ruin others lives. Sadly, in both situations the person hurt most was my son.
As for me I'm not going to be silent anymore. When that "one" person shows up in my life again, I'll be the one person who stands up for what is right.
One the day of judgement I don't think God cares about the school, job, car, etc that causes us to shut our mouths and look the other way. Moreover, I don't want to be accountable for the people I left in dust.
One person's actions have hurt many, impacted the election campaign and tainted a government agency that actually does something. Oh yea, he's made my life miserable for the past 4 years because I wouldn't play along with his games.
I should feel satisfied that he got what was coming to him. However, I'm sad and disappointed that more people didn't stand up to his antics in the past years. What's really sad is that this is not an isolated situation.
We let good people suffer because we are afraid to stand up to wrong doing. So many of us who get what we need out of situations then stand back and let one person wreak havoc on others lives.
The Agency Administrator is a great manager who knew nothing of my bosses antics. Moreover, what is in the paper is the tip of the iceberg. He's hurt many people through the years because of his ego and paranoia.
This isn't the first time I've sat back and let one person ruin others lives. Sadly, in both situations the person hurt most was my son.
As for me I'm not going to be silent anymore. When that "one" person shows up in my life again, I'll be the one person who stands up for what is right.
One the day of judgement I don't think God cares about the school, job, car, etc that causes us to shut our mouths and look the other way. Moreover, I don't want to be accountable for the people I left in dust.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
#61 - Marriage and Anniversaries
Today is my/our wedding anniversary. We just got home from a very lovely dinner at The Cliff House. Fantastic view... creatively presented dishes... delicious food...great service (I'm a yelper. Can you tell?) It was Priscille's idea to go there. We three had a very nice celebration together.
Rich and I have been married for 17 years and, let me tell you, we've been through a lot.
What does an anniversary mean? Especially a wedding anniversary.......hmmmm....
You are with one person for a period of time and you have made a commitment to work things through...no matter what. I think of my parents. They are still together after 50+ years. My dad takes such good care of my mom. My mom puts my dad first when it comes to....just about everything. Interesting, huh? That's soooo not me BUT I did learn the concept of commitment from them.
What works for us?
Rich lets me be me.
I let Rich be his own person.
We both agree that we have to live near the water.
We both love to travel. We enjoy long road trips. Love exploring!
We both are not into really really hot and humid climates. The 60's and 70's are perfect!
We both are not lime light people.
We focus on the development of Priscille as a healthy human being.
We agree to disagree on many things.
He likes rock and roll and The Grateful Dead.
I am into R & B and pop...and contemporary Hawaiian and ethnic music.
I sing and dance.
He hangs out at the bar.
He is an early bird.
I am a night owl.
We have a huge bed.
And there you go....ha ha!
Did you catch our wedding date?
*********
What about you? How many years do you have under your belts? What does your wedding anniversary mean to you? What works?
Rich and I have been married for 17 years and, let me tell you, we've been through a lot.
What does an anniversary mean? Especially a wedding anniversary.......hmmmm....
You are with one person for a period of time and you have made a commitment to work things through...no matter what. I think of my parents. They are still together after 50+ years. My dad takes such good care of my mom. My mom puts my dad first when it comes to....just about everything. Interesting, huh? That's soooo not me BUT I did learn the concept of commitment from them.
What works for us?
Rich lets me be me.
I let Rich be his own person.
We both agree that we have to live near the water.
We both love to travel. We enjoy long road trips. Love exploring!
We both are not into really really hot and humid climates. The 60's and 70's are perfect!
We both are not lime light people.
We focus on the development of Priscille as a healthy human being.
We agree to disagree on many things.
He likes rock and roll and The Grateful Dead.
I am into R & B and pop...and contemporary Hawaiian and ethnic music.
I sing and dance.
He hangs out at the bar.
He is an early bird.
I am a night owl.
We have a huge bed.
And there you go....ha ha!
Did you catch our wedding date?
*********
What about you? How many years do you have under your belts? What does your wedding anniversary mean to you? What works?
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