TED Talks
So, whenever I get a stab at the TV remote which is rare around my place since I live with a guy, I love to turn on TED Talks. Tonight Matt happened to be at basketball so as soon as I got home from my walk I go to Netflix and turn on a TED Talk. Let me explain for those that don’t know, TED Talks are a short exclusive “invite only” talk that they video and put on the web. Now one may think, how boring but hear me...
Above Average Person
Something I talk about a lot is living your dreams and not “conforming” just because that is what society tells us to do. If that makes you happy, by all means do it. I just have always been one that thinks there is more to life. So today I saw this on Zen Pencils and wanted to share and talk about my thoughts. People that are above average, they aren’t just lucky. They work at being...
Rules to Life
I wanted to start on my blog post from yesterday and describe how those that have commented have inspired me. I am headed out of town today so I am in a bit of a rush to write this blog. Therefore, I am not going to start on those just yet. No worries, I will start on them really soon. I want to give them the attention they deserve. Since I am headed to New Orleans today and I am pretty sure some ridiculousness is going to go down I...
I Was Here
Yesterday I started writing this long post and my plan was to finish it today… Nothing goes as planned right? Instead I want to talk about what is on my mind today which will lead into the post tomorrow. I’ve never openly talked about this before on here… Growing up I was a tough kid. My parents were divorced and I was often the pawn in the family feud as children often are in divorce situations. I don’t blame...
Deep Conversations
Since I was in the area, I wanted to visit Yolanda and the family. I contacted them and made plans to spend the day with them. I was excited because Yolanda told me I would get to meet some of their children. On the way over to their house I got into a deep conversation with Steve on the phone about fears. I talk a lot about facing fears yet sometimes I am just as guilty of letting fears get the best of me. Steve has offered to let me...