2011 Skills, Lessons, and Theme Song

Before I begin the journey of 2012, I find it’s important to reflect the past year and recollect on both the skills I’ve acquired and the lessons I’ve learned. Both are equally important to me. Skills provide me with the sense that I can do things I thought I couldn’t  and lessons provide me with a better understanding of who I am what I value and the direction I want to take for myself. New Skills Acquired  1. How to install a ceiling fan by myself. It’s no easy task and yes, it takes longer than the average 30-60 minutes recommended by the instructions, but it can be done. Now, every time as I’m lounging on the sofa and look up to the ceiling and see the fan  rotating without shaking or fear of falling down, I have a sense...

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Thanksgiving Thankful List 2011

Today, I drink mimosas in the morning, order take-out in the afternoon, and quietly think about the past year, the things I’m thankful for. And so I won’t forget,  I take to my PC and write them down. This year, the list although short, it’s long in quality. 1. My Genes.  I am so blessed to have long and healthy genes. My grandparents and great-grandparents on both sides lived well into their 80′s and 90′s, so I’m hopeful that despite my calendar age, I am not yet considered middle-age. 2. There’s only 348 days until the general election. It’s no secret I’m not a fan of the current White House occupants, but no matter what side of the aisle you route for, you’re guaranteed that every four years you get...

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Easter Classics

I have a better shot at winning the PowerBall than finding a photo of me or my brother dressed in a Halloween costume.  However, on the opposite end of the holiday spectrum, the number of photos of the two of us dressed in our Sunday best for Easter services rivals the amount of dollars circulating in today’s inflated economy. Here’s a photo from the early years before either of us would whine and complain about how uncomfortable and constricting these fancy, do-not-roll down the church hill clothes were....

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Blank it Out in 2011

I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s resolutions. It just seems contrite to say on January 1st you’re going to change a behavior that makes you who you are. Nevertheless, I do believe in doing things for yourself that make you happy, and incorporating it into your daily life.  That thing whatever is for you, can come on January 1st, July 4th or September 15th…it really doesn’t matter as you start it and do it. This year, I’m focused on “xxx it out.” You fill in the xxx blank. Do whatever your blank is and do it out, do it right. For me, I’m doing three things: 1) Dance it out. This means that for 3-5 minutes whether it’s in my condo, my car or on metro, I’m gonna dance it out to whatever song compels...

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Random Things to be Thankful For

Another Thanksgiving is upon us and time to reflect on what I’m thankful. Of course,  family, friends, health and work always top the list, but I like to think about those things that make our life easier, more comfortable, fun and interesting. 1. Remote control. Seriously, can you  imagine having to get up from your sofa to flip through 100+ channels.  Sadly, I can remember the days of having to change the channel, but we only had four channels and only changed the channel when one show was over on one network for another show on another network. 2. Bed. We spend a 1/3 of our life sleeping., so having a bed  definetly makes life more comfortable. 3. Computer. Having the ability to work, shop, talk to friends, and watch TV shows from a 15-inch computer...

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