August 1, 2021 Sunday 6:04am I started writing a couple of posts for my blog this past week and I don’t like any of them this morning... I kind of feel like those two trees (actually bushes) in the planters I moved from my old apartment. It’s been a few months and they both sit … Continue reading Near Death, If Not Dead Already – A Journal Entry
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Happiness is NOT the Goal.
December 11th, 2020 Friday 6:05am Happiness is not the goal. Someone suggested I watch a TED Talk the other day and it was yet another 20 minute talk on the miracle "5 steps to helping you attain happiness”. Uggh. I clicked on it trying to be as open minded as possible. But of course, as … Continue reading Happiness is NOT the Goal.
We All Fit Somewhere – Journal Entry 10.22.15
Enjoy listening to my journal entry from today, or just read it below -- either way, thank you for stopping by! When I think of my life I feel so disappointed. Stuck. Unfulfilled. I see a lot of loss. Sadness. I remember the good and that I had moments of joy, but what resonates with … Continue reading We All Fit Somewhere – Journal Entry 10.22.15
CARMENISMS: Off My Game Update – Distractions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NUB9i6GBN4 The Gist: After the week of the horrible "interview", I got another chance, another shot -- and it turned out brilliantly! Remember that we're all human. Sometimes we make mistakes, but it happens, and the trick is figuring out, once you fall, how to get back up! Also be careful of distractions. You may … Continue reading CARMENISMS: Off My Game Update – Distractions
Carmenisms: Happiness Bandaids?
The Gist: *Force yourself to smile *Put on some music *Hang out with happy kids The Links: What a Wonderful World, Louis Armstrong http://youtu.be/E2VCwBzGdPM Happy, Pharrell Williams http://youtu.be/y6Sxv-sUYtM Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole http://youtu.be/w_DKWlrA24k The Recognition: Fabian at Equi, for asking the question Lil’Julie for always making me enjoy … Continue reading Carmenisms: Happiness Bandaids?
Creative Simplicity 