Originally published May 2009 In a conversation about Facebook, a friend once stated that anyone from their past not currently in their lives probably doesn't need to be there. I wholeheartedly disagree. Though there are many people from my past who are not and will not ever be part of my present, there are many … Continue reading You don’t always get what you want
NYE…for me that is
Every morning on my way to work I have a conversation with God. It's my version of a prayer and I prefer this method because it makes me feel closer to Him. I feel like He's just a buddy that I can talk to about anything. He's a good listener...rarely interrupts. Most mornings I thank … Continue reading NYE…for me that is
Yes!
I finished reading Yes Man by Danny Wallace over the weekend. There's also a movie out, which I also saw, but I prefer the book much more. Danny's concept was to say Yes to EVERYTHING and after reading the book it got me thinking; there are times in my life when I'm just like he … Continue reading Yes!
Not Just Another Tuesday
After a sleepless Monday night and an early morning spent voting I decided that I would watch the election results from the comfort of my home. It was a change from my original plan to attend the rally but I was tired. I sat on the sofa as my friends talked about their trip back … Continue reading Not Just Another Tuesday
The Last Lecture [video]
About a year ago I was watching an episode of Oprah where she featured the inspirational Randy Pausch. A computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University who passed away on July 25, 2008 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August 2006. On September 18, 2007 he spoke as if he was giving his final … Continue reading The Last Lecture
If they could see me now
So tonight for the second time in about two months I've spent time on the internet Googling people from my past. I don't know whether it's feelings of nostalgia or pure, unbridled curiosity that drives me to spend a few hours searching names on various websites. . Whatever it is, it's weird. Weird only because … Continue reading If they could see me now
