Stephen King admits his stories often start as ‘what if’ moments. ‘What if people were trapped in a car by a rabid dog?’ ‘What if vampires took over a small town?’
While listening to a song the other day, I was struck by a ‘what if’ moment of my own. The concept is interesting, though I’m [...]
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Posted in occupation, planning on June 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ordinary Miracles
Posted in job, occupation, planning, tips, work on June 2, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Of all the remarkable abilities and attributes we possess as human beings, one of the hardest things we will ever have to do is talk about ourselves, especially in light of our accomplishments. The mere mention of the word ‘accomplishment’ in an interview setting, for instance, brings visions of corporate CEO’s and well dressed sales [...]
Start as you mean to go on..
Posted in personal, personal space, planning, quotes on January 15, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I heard this wonderful British expression a few weeks ago while listening to a knitting podcast. In the podcast she was discussing new years resolutions and how most people break them because they start with the wrong mindset. In the new year, there should be no resolutions..only decisions, then actions. Her example: if you want [...]
Will the circle be unbroken…
Posted in organization, personal, personal space, planning, time management on December 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Today I was looking over the previous entries of this blog, realizing I am once again at square one. The very first entry sounds exactly the same as the way I am feeling now. Let me put it into perspective…
Once again, I have let the lords of chaos rule my life. Trying to pick up [...]
A Wake Up Call
Posted in job, occupation, organization, personal space, planning, tips, work on September 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I hate early mornings…I really do. When the alarm goes off I either cuss or resist the urge to throw it across the room. Of course, this is probably because it brings the realization that I’m starting yet another long ass day at work. Since I know mornings are always going to be rough times, I’ve devised [...]
Job Interview #101
Posted in job, occupation, planning, tips, work on September 2, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The Job Interview: a phone call to set up a time, dress up, and off you go to answer a few questions, right?
Jeez,man, if only it were that simple.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve dashed around looking for shit right before an interview. Of course, then I leave my apartment with negative feelings. [...]
The Philosophy of Palaces
Posted in life philosophies, personal, planning, work on August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
“If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.” – Henry David Thoreau
Since my last post was all hunky dory I needed something sobering to create an even balance..
When I originally wrote this I had something different in mind. [...]
