January 20, 2016 at 9:22 pm (Journal Entry, Lessons)
Tags: flower, Inspirational, journal, life, nature, Orchid, Resilience, self reflection, snow
Even in the midst of winter, with heavy snow falling outside, my sad little orchid has chosen to bloom again. All the beautiful blossoms it once displayed fell off within two weeks when it was first brought to my office, sitting next to the chilly window and blown by the draft of the ceiling vent. It stood naked for months with two bare stalks, I thought it was doomed to be my flowerless plant until it would wither away like my past orchids, no matter how much I try to nurture them. This little plant has received no special treatment since it first arrived, simply water every couple days and sits in the same spot it has always sat next to the window…yet buds of hope and resilience are sprouting in defiance of the cold, a reminder of the internal beauty that was always there and forgotten, it just took time to emerge from those scrawny bare stalks. I would imagine this must have taken even more effort than to bloom on a sunny spring day; and the effort was all its own, nothing from its owner…
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January 15, 2016 at 10:15 am (Deep thoughts, Journal Entry, Poems, Random thoughts)
Tags: career, Commentary, journal, life, poem, self reflection
A long day during a short business trip;
I sit in The Edgewater’s lobby, warmed by the fireplace flames while staring out at the passing ship;
The gentle waves reflect the glistening rays of the setting sun;
Some seabirds swoop by the wall of windows, a few gracefully glide high up in the sky;
Looking down at me, the little suited man, as I slump exhausted in the wooden chair on the other side;
Whose entire days center around career and taking care of others;
Caged by the metal exterior, and nature-themed interior walls of the famous hotel where The Beatles once fished from;
Envious of the freedom and simplicity that is true nature, whose goal is simply to live.
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January 15, 2016 at 3:23 am (Journal Entry, Quotables, Random thoughts)
Tags: career, life, Quotables, wisdom
I am short, so is life;
Priorities must change from excelling in career to finding a good wife.
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January 5, 2016 at 11:18 pm (Journal Entry, Poems, Quotables, Random thoughts)
Tags: life, poem, Quotables, wisdom
You be you,
I be me,
Let’s be together and live happily!
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December 22, 2015 at 11:17 am (Deep thoughts, Journal Entry, Lessons, Random thoughts)
Tags: life, Quotables, self reflection, wisdom
People who take the paths less taken through life may not live long but have many experiences to cherish because they have truly lived, they only regret not having more time.
Those who always take the straight safe path through life will live long and healthy, but regret not having actually lived.
We all end up dead eventually, it’s just the journey that differs.
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December 3, 2015 at 9:07 am (Journal Entry)
Tags: Heartache, journal, life, loneliness, love, self reflection
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year is filled with emotions, ranging from the joys and excitement of a child in anticipation of gifts to the desperate despair of loneliness of being single. I heard this song by Brandi Carlile for the first time…and a good reminder that “the heartache can wait” as I go to my happy place…at least mentally.
The Heartache Can Wait by Brandi Carlile (click to watch)
Pair of swans in spring in my back yard
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October 25, 2015 at 10:16 am (children, Deep thoughts, Journal Entry, Lessons, Random thoughts, Words of wisdom)
Tags: breakups, children, Commentary, dating, Heartache, journal, lessons, Quotables, self reflection, wisdom
Lies are easier with words than with actions. People say things they don’t always mean, and mean things they don’t always say.
Young children are not only adorable but also consistent with their words and behavior, as adults we think it is our job to teach but in this case they have something to teach us.
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October 22, 2015 at 9:54 pm (Deep thoughts, Words of wisdom)
Tags: career, dating, life, love, wisdom
When you take one step back for every two steps forward, it shows perseverance; but when you take two steps back for every one step forward, you need to seriously rethink the direction you’re taking.
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October 20, 2015 at 10:10 am (Deep thoughts, Words of wisdom)
Tags: dating, life, self reflection, wisdom
Never prioritize someone who doesn’t prioritize you
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September 30, 2015 at 10:53 am (Random thoughts, Words of wisdom)
Tags: dating, fishing, life, wisdom
Smart fishes only bite once, so be ready!
That was the lesson I told my little nephews when they visited and went fishing for the first time…seems applicable to many other facets of life. The second lesson was simply to judge a fish not by its size or color but by the quality of its meat.
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January 15, 2016 at 10:15 am (Deep thoughts, Journal Entry, Poems, Random thoughts)
Tags: career, Commentary, journal, life, poem, self reflection
A long day during a short business trip;
I sit in The Edgewater’s lobby, warmed by the fireplace flames while staring out at the passing ship;
The gentle waves reflect the glistening rays of the setting sun;
Some seabirds swoop by the wall of windows, a few gracefully glide high up in the sky;
Looking down at me, the little suited man, as I slump exhausted in the wooden chair on the other side;
Whose entire days center around career and taking care of others;
Caged by the metal exterior, and nature-themed interior walls of the famous hotel where The Beatles once fished from;
Envious of the freedom and simplicity that is true nature, whose goal is simply to live.
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