Letting things just happen is not always how I do things. I always tend to ask everyone in my life. What do you think about this? Is it to soon for this? I think I am learning to listen to my own head and heart more and not go by what others think I should or should not be doing. I adore my family and friends and of course what they say matters, however I spend a lot of time trying to do what others think I should and then end up more turned around sometimes then I was to start with. I think I am going to sit back, and let things flow a little more then I am used to. See what happens!
"The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want."
~ Ben Stein
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do."
~ Confucius
Showing posts with label Thoughts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thoughts. Show all posts
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Monday in October
I woke today with a thought
okay, so it was a bunch of tiny thoughts, all mushed and jumbled together
Lots of these thoughts have been following me around lately like I am in a conga line at a wedding
except there are no fun props
and Hot Hot Hot is not being played by an overprice DJ
Welcome to my Monday and join my procession
Good thing that Tuesday is never to far away
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And since you know you cannot see yourself,
so well as by reflection, I, your glass,
will modestly discover to yourself,
that of yourself which you yet know not of.
~ William Shakespeare
okay, so it was a bunch of tiny thoughts, all mushed and jumbled together
Lots of these thoughts have been following me around lately like I am in a conga line at a wedding
except there are no fun props
and Hot Hot Hot is not being played by an overprice DJ
Welcome to my Monday and join my procession
Good thing that Tuesday is never to far away
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And since you know you cannot see yourself,
so well as by reflection, I, your glass,
will modestly discover to yourself,
that of yourself which you yet know not of.
~ William Shakespeare
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Chemistry and all things wonderful...
Chemistry
Main Entry: chem·is·try
1: a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo
2 a: the composition and chemical properties of a substance b: chemical processes and phenomena (as of an organism)
3 a: a strong mutual attraction, attachment, or sympathy b: interaction between people working together ; specifically : such interaction when harmonious or effective; team lacking chemistry>
I found the different definitions for Chemistry to be interesting. I think we all in the world of dating rely on this word/feeling. We all know that you have to have chemistry with a person you are thinking of pursuing. However have we ever stopped to think about how we decipher chemistry. How does one know what they are feeling is chemistry and not something else. Is lust considered chemistry, when we feel that butterfly feeling, is that just merely attraction. These are questions I ask myself. I think I have found that the answer is that chemistry is more then attraction, it is perhaps after a conversation over dinner, when you feel a connection in your values and likes and dislikes. It is an inner connection, it superceeds attraction of the sexual kind. I think we need to all remember that. Becuase when you are 80 years old, what matters is that deep intimate connection. Being able to sit together on the porch swing and hold hand like you did when you first got married and still know why that deep love is there. To still be able to feel that wonderful thing called chemistry.
Main Entry: chem·is·try
1: a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo
2 a: the composition and chemical properties of a substance
3 a: a strong mutual attraction, attachment, or sympathy
I found the different definitions for Chemistry to be interesting. I think we all in the world of dating rely on this word/feeling. We all know that you have to have chemistry with a person you are thinking of pursuing. However have we ever stopped to think about how we decipher chemistry. How does one know what they are feeling is chemistry and not something else. Is lust considered chemistry, when we feel that butterfly feeling, is that just merely attraction. These are questions I ask myself. I think I have found that the answer is that chemistry is more then attraction, it is perhaps after a conversation over dinner, when you feel a connection in your values and likes and dislikes. It is an inner connection, it superceeds attraction of the sexual kind. I think we need to all remember that. Becuase when you are 80 years old, what matters is that deep intimate connection. Being able to sit together on the porch swing and hold hand like you did when you first got married and still know why that deep love is there. To still be able to feel that wonderful thing called chemistry.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Tuesday thoughts
Where do I begin today. I have so many thoughts swirling around in my head, and yes that is a scary thought. I am finally feeling more myself after my operation and been thinking alot about getting things in gear now. The surgery sidetracked me a bit and now I just want to get moving.
Lots of things have happened lately that have made me question alot. I am saddened by one, confused by another and as a whole kind of reeling. I still keep my smile on and my wits about me, however it has been hard this week to stay chipper.
We all change as we grow, and we all hope that it is for the better and that we are more complete as people from the things we learn. Sometimes though along the way relationships in our lives change. Friendships we have had for years and cherish can change too, and sometimes weathering that storm is not always easy. I have come to find that out recently. I would have to say I am not normally speechless, but as of late I feel I am at a standstill.
Seems that things are a bit out of my control. That is not a problem for me, as life tends to throw us curveballs. I guess I am just learning how to lay low a bit and see where all the pieces fall.
I have so many questions. I guess time will tell with them all. I wish I had the gift of extreme patience.
Lots of things have happened lately that have made me question alot. I am saddened by one, confused by another and as a whole kind of reeling. I still keep my smile on and my wits about me, however it has been hard this week to stay chipper.
We all change as we grow, and we all hope that it is for the better and that we are more complete as people from the things we learn. Sometimes though along the way relationships in our lives change. Friendships we have had for years and cherish can change too, and sometimes weathering that storm is not always easy. I have come to find that out recently. I would have to say I am not normally speechless, but as of late I feel I am at a standstill.
Seems that things are a bit out of my control. That is not a problem for me, as life tends to throw us curveballs. I guess I am just learning how to lay low a bit and see where all the pieces fall.
I have so many questions. I guess time will tell with them all. I wish I had the gift of extreme patience.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Birthdays and thoughts and a quote, oh my
Who am I you ask?
I am 32 (ugh) as of Saturday the 21st of June, and I feel fabulous. The night was full of eggs flying in the air, and shrimp tails being thrown at me (we went to a Japanese Steakhouse) and then amazing vocal styling happened in the ever so wonderful and cheezy lounge downstairs, that would not have been complete without the typical man in his 50's singing Frank Sinatra and dancing with me. Good times were had by all. Age is just what they say, merely a number, most days I feel 5 and still love to go to the park and swing like I am going to fly into the clouds.
I work at a consulting firm in Boston with wonderful people, I also sing in a Rock cover band off the south shore called "Too Loud" and I absolutely love it
Some things I love and random thoughts:
Music and singing: The power of music still amazes me and makes me feel alive. When I am performing with my band it makes any other worry on my mind just melt away
My nephews laughter: brings such a peace to my soul
My family: I cherish them more now that I know the sacrifices my mother made and how far all of us have come in life.
My cats Ella and Elvis: they have a way of making my day, whether it is a snuggle on the couch or a lick on the nose, they make my cares float away
The feeling of cool grass on my feet in the spring/summertime
The smell of the air after a midday thunderstorm
The end of a soft serve cone, when the ice cream is in the crevices on the bottom. MMMmm
The ocean and its constant ability to bring me right back to my core and allow me to feel at ease about this journey we are on.
The memory of my Nana and how soft the skin on her cheek felt when she hugged me hello, and the way she would laugh at my ramblings and always encourage me to sing and make music.
On the train, when I have my ipod on shuffle and a song I have not heard in weeks pops on and it just happens to relate to something I am thinking of or dealing with at that moment.
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I have found that with my old age and craziness also comes even more of an appreciation for the simple things, the things that we take for granted when our mind is spinning out of control. These simple things vary from time to time, however the nakedness of what truly makes us happy and feeds us on a daily basis are the things that don't cost money, and are easily accessible at all times.
I will leave you now with this:
“Dance as though no one is watching you. Love as though you have never been hurt before. Sing as though no one can hear you. Live as though heaven is on earth.”
I am 32 (ugh) as of Saturday the 21st of June, and I feel fabulous. The night was full of eggs flying in the air, and shrimp tails being thrown at me (we went to a Japanese Steakhouse) and then amazing vocal styling happened in the ever so wonderful and cheezy lounge downstairs, that would not have been complete without the typical man in his 50's singing Frank Sinatra and dancing with me. Good times were had by all. Age is just what they say, merely a number, most days I feel 5 and still love to go to the park and swing like I am going to fly into the clouds.
I work at a consulting firm in Boston with wonderful people, I also sing in a Rock cover band off the south shore called "Too Loud" and I absolutely love it
Some things I love and random thoughts:
Music and singing: The power of music still amazes me and makes me feel alive. When I am performing with my band it makes any other worry on my mind just melt away
My nephews laughter: brings such a peace to my soul
My family: I cherish them more now that I know the sacrifices my mother made and how far all of us have come in life.
My cats Ella and Elvis: they have a way of making my day, whether it is a snuggle on the couch or a lick on the nose, they make my cares float away
The feeling of cool grass on my feet in the spring/summertime
The smell of the air after a midday thunderstorm
The end of a soft serve cone, when the ice cream is in the crevices on the bottom. MMMmm
The ocean and its constant ability to bring me right back to my core and allow me to feel at ease about this journey we are on.
The memory of my Nana and how soft the skin on her cheek felt when she hugged me hello, and the way she would laugh at my ramblings and always encourage me to sing and make music.
On the train, when I have my ipod on shuffle and a song I have not heard in weeks pops on and it just happens to relate to something I am thinking of or dealing with at that moment.
*******************************************************************************
I have found that with my old age and craziness also comes even more of an appreciation for the simple things, the things that we take for granted when our mind is spinning out of control. These simple things vary from time to time, however the nakedness of what truly makes us happy and feeds us on a daily basis are the things that don't cost money, and are easily accessible at all times.
I will leave you now with this:
“Dance as though no one is watching you. Love as though you have never been hurt before. Sing as though no one can hear you. Live as though heaven is on earth.”
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