Sorry for the lack of updates. I've been pretty busy lately and had quite a few things weighing heavily on my mind.
The latest YeahYeahYeahs CD is pretty fantastic. Check it out. My favorite track is currently "Skeletons."
Other than that, I don't really have much.
Take care.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Post #16
A little girl, probably around 6 years old, gave me a tip yesterday. A whopping ten cents. I couldn't help but giggle and cherish that darn dime because of how proud she was to give it to me. Absolutely precious. Children see the world in a completely different light.
It was a beautiful day today. And tonight was nothing less than wonderful. So I set off, pocket full of sticky notes and chalk in hand. I walked for forty-five minutes, stopping every once in a while to either write a message on the sidewalk or leave a sticky note for someone. I ended up using almost a full stick of chalk. And I got seventeen sticky notes out there!
I've been really overwhelmed lately, just with many different things. But today I let myself let those things go (at least a little bit). I realize now that I was trying to have too much control over each obstacle...sometimes it's more effective to just sit back and watch how things work out. I was trying so hard to solve everything at once...therefore not being able to provide enough energy to even attempt to problem solve. I'm not saying to ignore life's problems. They need to be given attention; but don't dismiss the life that's right before your eyes just waiting to be lived.
"He who angers you, conquers you!"
That quote seems pretty versatile. Not only could it mean that a person who makes you angry conquers you, but I also take it in a way that applies to the previous paragraph. Anything that you give attention to that takes away from your positive energy has, in a way, conquered you. I know sometimes it's easier said than done, but if at all possible, try to learn how to let things go. Focus on positive things, and positive energy will be returned. I speak from experience.
A shout-out goes to Shana, for being my inspiration today! I love you! <3
"Friendship is one mind in two bodies."
Take care!
It was a beautiful day today. And tonight was nothing less than wonderful. So I set off, pocket full of sticky notes and chalk in hand. I walked for forty-five minutes, stopping every once in a while to either write a message on the sidewalk or leave a sticky note for someone. I ended up using almost a full stick of chalk. And I got seventeen sticky notes out there!
I've been really overwhelmed lately, just with many different things. But today I let myself let those things go (at least a little bit). I realize now that I was trying to have too much control over each obstacle...sometimes it's more effective to just sit back and watch how things work out. I was trying so hard to solve everything at once...therefore not being able to provide enough energy to even attempt to problem solve. I'm not saying to ignore life's problems. They need to be given attention; but don't dismiss the life that's right before your eyes just waiting to be lived.
"He who angers you, conquers you!"
That quote seems pretty versatile. Not only could it mean that a person who makes you angry conquers you, but I also take it in a way that applies to the previous paragraph. Anything that you give attention to that takes away from your positive energy has, in a way, conquered you. I know sometimes it's easier said than done, but if at all possible, try to learn how to let things go. Focus on positive things, and positive energy will be returned. I speak from experience.
A shout-out goes to Shana, for being my inspiration today! I love you! <3
"Friendship is one mind in two bodies."
Take care!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Post #14
"You still have a lot of time to make yourself be what you want. There's still a lot of good left in the world." - The Outsiders
With summer just around the corner, I think I will soon purchase some sidewalk chalk and write messages around town that way (in addition to my sticky notes). While at work today, I got the urge to use sidewalk chalk after I was doodling on a coworker's tab.
Speaking of work, a lady that comes in nearly every day pulled me aside today and asked me what my name was. I told her, and she then went on to say how much she appreciated how kind and patient I am whenever she comes in. She said she loves how personable I am and it means a lot. It was awesome. It's great hearing that.
"How do you understand how anyone becomes who they are? You have to go back to the past... every moment is connected to a million other moments."
Take care.
With summer just around the corner, I think I will soon purchase some sidewalk chalk and write messages around town that way (in addition to my sticky notes). While at work today, I got the urge to use sidewalk chalk after I was doodling on a coworker's tab.
Speaking of work, a lady that comes in nearly every day pulled me aside today and asked me what my name was. I told her, and she then went on to say how much she appreciated how kind and patient I am whenever she comes in. She said she loves how personable I am and it means a lot. It was awesome. It's great hearing that.
"How do you understand how anyone becomes who they are? You have to go back to the past... every moment is connected to a million other moments."
Take care.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Post #13
I still have oodles of post-it notes that I need to scatter across town. I need to get on that. I have a few places in mind. I'll do some tomorrow. One of these nights if I decide to go for a night run I will probably take some with me and maybe cheer up the mail-[wo]man. I really hope this project is doing some good. And I hope it catches fire soon. Pass it on, people! :] To anyone! I know I haven't told many people, but that will soon change.
"The coast disappeared when the sea drowned the sun
And I knew no words to share with anyone
The boundaries of language I quietly cursed
And all the different names for the same thing."
-Death Cab For Cutie
I had a discussion with a friend this afternoon about how it's so silly that humans have such a hard time being honest. Honest with ourselves, honest with our loved ones, even with strangers. Why do people find it so difficult?
I understand that people are terribly concerned that they'll be judged based on what they say and how they act. But wouldn't it make life a whole heck-of-a lot easier if we could just be honest from the get-go?
I do realize that it's not a perfect world...but I also do realize that we're evolving.
Our time is now, and each and every day we have a chance to make an impact on the future.
Be honest.
Be loving.
Don't fear.
Ask questions.
Find answers.
"Life is good. Everyone just overreacts. Even me." - Postsecret
Take care!
"The coast disappeared when the sea drowned the sun
And I knew no words to share with anyone
The boundaries of language I quietly cursed
And all the different names for the same thing."
-Death Cab For Cutie
I had a discussion with a friend this afternoon about how it's so silly that humans have such a hard time being honest. Honest with ourselves, honest with our loved ones, even with strangers. Why do people find it so difficult?
I understand that people are terribly concerned that they'll be judged based on what they say and how they act. But wouldn't it make life a whole heck-of-a lot easier if we could just be honest from the get-go?
I do realize that it's not a perfect world...but I also do realize that we're evolving.
Our time is now, and each and every day we have a chance to make an impact on the future.
Be honest.
Be loving.
Don't fear.
Ask questions.
Find answers.
"Life is good. Everyone just overreacts. Even me." - Postsecret
Take care!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Post #12
I absolutely love people who are just OUT THERE. Those people that are so unique and so terribly "against the grain" that you can't help but gawk.
I was driving down one of the busiest streets in the city today and some kids had a mannequin head somehow attached to the roof of their car. Dark hair blowing in the wind, straight faced, music oozing out of the windows...ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. I was laughing so hard that I was crying.
More people need to be like that. Just dare to be different and don't care what people think...although I'm assuming these kids were doing it to get a rise out of people. Either way, it made my afternoon a little more cheery.
Anyway, have a splendid weekend!
Take care.
I was driving down one of the busiest streets in the city today and some kids had a mannequin head somehow attached to the roof of their car. Dark hair blowing in the wind, straight faced, music oozing out of the windows...ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. I was laughing so hard that I was crying.
More people need to be like that. Just dare to be different and don't care what people think...although I'm assuming these kids were doing it to get a rise out of people. Either way, it made my afternoon a little more cheery.
Anyway, have a splendid weekend!
Take care.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Post #11
"Your character is based on what you stand for.
Your reputation is based on what you fall for."
Think about that for a moment.
Take care.
Your reputation is based on what you fall for."
Think about that for a moment.
Take care.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Post #10
"You've got your whole life to do these things."
Why are we all in such a big rush? Honestly. Everything we do, we feel like it must be now. We want our problems solved right now, we want our food now, we want our fun now (without the consequences). Heaven forbid we have to do a little waiting and really learn to appreciate things a little bit. We're a "fast food nation," and I feel like it applies to so much more than just food.
Take a look at our prescription industry. Anti-depressants are one of the most highly prescribed drugs. Why is it that we feel that it's okay to treat the symptoms and not the causes of so-called depression? If we could face ourselves on a daily basis, and learn to be able to depend on people to help us through our lives (and also learn to be the person that people can depend on), I feel like we would be in a much better state. I just wish that doctors would give their patients the time of day. These people who seek medical help, for ANY issue, also need to be given the doctor's full attention. Unfortunately, it seems as though doctors are only concerned with gaining more patients in order to keep the business alive. I think we need more doctors with a holistic approach to medicine.
And as for fast food, I don't know if I should really open that can of worms. I will say, however, that our bodies weren't made to digest such chemically processed products. I'm not perfect, so I sometimes (very rarely) will be in a pinch and consume this "food." But it leaves me feeling so terrible, I don't feel like it's even worth it. Bleh. What are your thoughts on fast food?
"The world will try to tell you who you are until the day that you tell the world."
Another thing I have been thinking about is college. While it seems as though the rumor is that "you can't make a decent living unless you have a college degree", for some reason I can't help but think that some people just aren't cut out for it. And I'm not saying that negatively...just factually. I'm struggling a bit with the idea of going back to school in the fall. It just suddenly does not feel right...at all. I was a little excited a couple months ago, but the more I think about it, the less I want to go. I just feel like I have been so rushed from the minute I set foot back at home, in October. And if I'm not really ready, then I more than likely won't excel. And I really don't feel like wasting more money. I need to make a final decision soon though. VERY soon. And it's really stressing me out, which almost reinforces the idea that I need to take some more time off. Advice?? :]
"Your eyes must do some raining if you’re ever going to grow."
Take care.
Why are we all in such a big rush? Honestly. Everything we do, we feel like it must be now. We want our problems solved right now, we want our food now, we want our fun now (without the consequences). Heaven forbid we have to do a little waiting and really learn to appreciate things a little bit. We're a "fast food nation," and I feel like it applies to so much more than just food.
Take a look at our prescription industry. Anti-depressants are one of the most highly prescribed drugs. Why is it that we feel that it's okay to treat the symptoms and not the causes of so-called depression? If we could face ourselves on a daily basis, and learn to be able to depend on people to help us through our lives (and also learn to be the person that people can depend on), I feel like we would be in a much better state. I just wish that doctors would give their patients the time of day. These people who seek medical help, for ANY issue, also need to be given the doctor's full attention. Unfortunately, it seems as though doctors are only concerned with gaining more patients in order to keep the business alive. I think we need more doctors with a holistic approach to medicine.
And as for fast food, I don't know if I should really open that can of worms. I will say, however, that our bodies weren't made to digest such chemically processed products. I'm not perfect, so I sometimes (very rarely) will be in a pinch and consume this "food." But it leaves me feeling so terrible, I don't feel like it's even worth it. Bleh. What are your thoughts on fast food?
"The world will try to tell you who you are until the day that you tell the world."
Another thing I have been thinking about is college. While it seems as though the rumor is that "you can't make a decent living unless you have a college degree", for some reason I can't help but think that some people just aren't cut out for it. And I'm not saying that negatively...just factually. I'm struggling a bit with the idea of going back to school in the fall. It just suddenly does not feel right...at all. I was a little excited a couple months ago, but the more I think about it, the less I want to go. I just feel like I have been so rushed from the minute I set foot back at home, in October. And if I'm not really ready, then I more than likely won't excel. And I really don't feel like wasting more money. I need to make a final decision soon though. VERY soon. And it's really stressing me out, which almost reinforces the idea that I need to take some more time off. Advice?? :]
"Your eyes must do some raining if you’re ever going to grow."
Take care.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Post #9
"Don't cry when the sun is gone, because the tears won't let you see the stars."
Today hasn't really been too impressive. But like I said in a previous post, there is no problem with having a few cruddy days. Having a few rough days here and there really do help us to appreciate our good days. So, really, I am thankful for the days that leave me feeling gloomy...and I can look forward to better days. When you have an attitude like that, it's hard to get really down. You will always have something to look forward to.
"Sure, the world is full of trouble. But, as long as we have people undoing trouble, we have a pretty good world." -Helen Keller
On a different note, have you ever had a complete stranger come up to you because they're absolutely convinced that they know you? It's pretty amusing. A lady was really staring me down, studying me and she finally said that she was sure that she knew me. We went through a whole list of ways she might know me, and she got pretty worked up about one of the places, saying she LOVED it there. But that wasn't it. I still am unsure of how she convinced herself that she knew me, but I think things like that are awesome. For all I know, she could have just seen me around town or something. Still, its a great feeling when you can somehow connect with people...no matter how "odd" the situation may be.
Any person I happen to bump into, I make an effort to make sure they know that I know they exist. If that means just smiling, complimenting them on something, asking a silly question, stating something painfully obvious (about the weather or something similar), etc. I know how good it feels to have someone acknowledge me, so I honestly do make an effort to "pay it forward."
Why go through life without making connections? We are all connected in one way or another, we can't deny that. To deny that we're connected would be almost like denying our own existence and impact on the world. Additionally, going through life without connections would make for a very lonely existence. Reaching out to people can be a challenge, but it's so
terrifically rewarding.
We have the power to change lives. Everything we need is at our core. We have the tools, it's just a matter of getting them into working condition. Together, it's possible. We are not alone.
Take care!
Today hasn't really been too impressive. But like I said in a previous post, there is no problem with having a few cruddy days. Having a few rough days here and there really do help us to appreciate our good days. So, really, I am thankful for the days that leave me feeling gloomy...and I can look forward to better days. When you have an attitude like that, it's hard to get really down. You will always have something to look forward to.
"Sure, the world is full of trouble. But, as long as we have people undoing trouble, we have a pretty good world." -Helen Keller
On a different note, have you ever had a complete stranger come up to you because they're absolutely convinced that they know you? It's pretty amusing. A lady was really staring me down, studying me and she finally said that she was sure that she knew me. We went through a whole list of ways she might know me, and she got pretty worked up about one of the places, saying she LOVED it there. But that wasn't it. I still am unsure of how she convinced herself that she knew me, but I think things like that are awesome. For all I know, she could have just seen me around town or something. Still, its a great feeling when you can somehow connect with people...no matter how "odd" the situation may be.
Any person I happen to bump into, I make an effort to make sure they know that I know they exist. If that means just smiling, complimenting them on something, asking a silly question, stating something painfully obvious (about the weather or something similar), etc. I know how good it feels to have someone acknowledge me, so I honestly do make an effort to "pay it forward."
Why go through life without making connections? We are all connected in one way or another, we can't deny that. To deny that we're connected would be almost like denying our own existence and impact on the world. Additionally, going through life without connections would make for a very lonely existence. Reaching out to people can be a challenge, but it's so
terrifically rewarding.
We have the power to change lives. Everything we need is at our core. We have the tools, it's just a matter of getting them into working condition. Together, it's possible. We are not alone.
Take care!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Post #8
Since when do we need Hallmark cards in order to get our point across to people? Hallmark's most recent commercials boast that with their cards you can "say what you need to say." Is our society really that shallow, or are we afraid? Perhaps a bit of both. We're such a consumerist society that we'll buy into nearly anything, hoping and praying that it will be the answer to all of our problems.
We should be unafraid to show our true feelings, without the aid of a greeting card.
"Stand up for what you believe in, even if that means you stand alone."
Give your ears a treat and let them listen to "They" by Jem. Good stuff.
"Why, oh why, do I struggle every day? Cuz I'm living life in the world's way!?" -"Believe", by Solution.
Take care.
We should be unafraid to show our true feelings, without the aid of a greeting card.
"Stand up for what you believe in, even if that means you stand alone."
Give your ears a treat and let them listen to "They" by Jem. Good stuff.
"Why, oh why, do I struggle every day? Cuz I'm living life in the world's way!?" -"Believe", by Solution.
Take care.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Post #7
"Love forever, love is free."
I really need to get more of my sticky notes out in circulation. I have so many made, its kind of silly. I haven't really gone anywhere recently though...well, not anywhere that it would be appropriate to leave notes. Although, what really constitutes someplace as being "appropriate"? Maybe I just made that up. I probably shouldn't discriminate against certain places. I did realize one little problem with this project though. My target population leaves men out, for the most part. I generally leave the notes in restrooms, and I obviously can't leave them in the men's restroom. I'll figure something out. Or maybe the women who find them will pass them along to the men in their lives. I don't mean to leave men out though.
On a different topic, being nice to people is a great feeling. And going out of your way to be nice to people is an even greater feeling.
I'm really excited for the weather to continue to get more beautiful. I am psyched to be able to get back to my routine of biking to the Falls several times during the week. I think it's about 12 miles from the park I start at, and its great to clear my head and do some thinking. I usually bring a notebook along so I can jot things down as I go. I biked 4 miles today but I got really cold and it was getting dark so I didn't stop along the way.
"There's a reason why two people come together and stay together; they both give each other something no one else can."
<3
Take care!!
I really need to get more of my sticky notes out in circulation. I have so many made, its kind of silly. I haven't really gone anywhere recently though...well, not anywhere that it would be appropriate to leave notes. Although, what really constitutes someplace as being "appropriate"? Maybe I just made that up. I probably shouldn't discriminate against certain places. I did realize one little problem with this project though. My target population leaves men out, for the most part. I generally leave the notes in restrooms, and I obviously can't leave them in the men's restroom. I'll figure something out. Or maybe the women who find them will pass them along to the men in their lives. I don't mean to leave men out though.
On a different topic, being nice to people is a great feeling. And going out of your way to be nice to people is an even greater feeling.
I'm really excited for the weather to continue to get more beautiful. I am psyched to be able to get back to my routine of biking to the Falls several times during the week. I think it's about 12 miles from the park I start at, and its great to clear my head and do some thinking. I usually bring a notebook along so I can jot things down as I go. I biked 4 miles today but I got really cold and it was getting dark so I didn't stop along the way.
"There's a reason why two people come together and stay together; they both give each other something no one else can."
<3
Take care!!
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