Inspired by a blog I ran across a while back and really can connect with most of what Matt is saying http://mattgartland.com/blog/ I feel like I have hit a wall and I need something to fix myself. Is it me? Is it my destiny to have things in my life not go my way? Do I have expectations of greatness that cannot be achieved? There are times when I don't know who I am and yet right there in front of me are the people I love most and don't want to let them down. If this post is rambling it is because I think I am. I am searching for something yet I cannot place my thoughts on what it is. Time to clear the clutter and focus on finding my path. I love my wife, children and family, that is not what this is about. I know I can do more. It is a sense of being, of greatness, of purpose. If you read this, post me comment on how you think your purpose in life is affecting what you do on a daily basis.
- Posted while mobile, out and about. Waiting for the damn software to load!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
10 things I want to accomplish in 8 months.
Setting goals and following through to accomplish them has been a hard thing in my life. I feel as though I sometimes just let things happen to me and then react to them for better or worse. I am tired of letting things happen and am ready and willing to take change by the balls and make things happen for me the way I want them to. Every business has a plan, and my life is no different. My business is me and my family, my household and the things we do to make a better life. I am going to start off with a 10 item list for this year and blog about how, when and why of each item to assist me in keeping my goal. It is a new beginning for me. IF you know me and my last adventure of becoming a vegetarian, starting yoga, and going from 270 to 236lbs in one month then you know I have the tenacity, and “audacity” to complete anything I set my mind to. So here is my list.
1. Be happier, don’t let others affect my being.
2. Reconnect with some of my old friends
3. Declutter my house & garage
4. Lose 39 more lbs
5. Read at least 20 books
6. Spend more time with the kids doing adventures.
7. Be alone with my wife (no kids) once a week.
8. Make more money using my side business
9. Volunteer at least 5 hours a month at local organization, social project or a humanitarian cause.
10. Focus and improve at work and quantify it.
You might ask yourself, why the big change for me? What happened to me to make me different? I have become an “Anti-Hero” inspired by Matt Gartland. (Thanks Dude!) and after reading this post by Matt, I decided to make my own list and follow it for this year. IF this has inspired you to become a better person, follow this blog to see what else happens as my life unfolds and I take charge.
1. Be happier, don’t let others affect my being.
2. Reconnect with some of my old friends
3. Declutter my house & garage
4. Lose 39 more lbs
5. Read at least 20 books
6. Spend more time with the kids doing adventures.
7. Be alone with my wife (no kids) once a week.
8. Make more money using my side business
9. Volunteer at least 5 hours a month at local organization, social project or a humanitarian cause.
10. Focus and improve at work and quantify it.
You might ask yourself, why the big change for me? What happened to me to make me different? I have become an “Anti-Hero” inspired by Matt Gartland. (Thanks Dude!) and after reading this post by Matt, I decided to make my own list and follow it for this year. IF this has inspired you to become a better person, follow this blog to see what else happens as my life unfolds and I take charge.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Borrego Springs
In my effort to go on adventures with the kids, we went out to Borrego Springs, CA. to watch the sunrise and check out the sculptures
Dennis Avery, land owner of Galleta Meadows Estates in Borrego Springs envisioned the idea of adding 'free standing art' to his property with original steel welded sculptures created by 'Perris Jurassic Park' owner/artist/welder Ricardo Breceda based in Perris, California.
- Posted while mobile, out and about.
Dennis Avery, land owner of Galleta Meadows Estates in Borrego Springs envisioned the idea of adding 'free standing art' to his property with original steel welded sculptures created by 'Perris Jurassic Park' owner/artist/welder Ricardo Breceda based in Perris, California.
- Posted while mobile, out and about.
Friday, December 03, 2010
Tea-Time
This mornings tea was a blend of a fruit tea with jasmine green tea both from http://www.teavana.com
- Posted while mobile, out and about.
- Posted while mobile, out and about.
Pictograph quiz!
I came across this image printed on the side of a box and wondered whether or not it applied to the text below it. It's really a cool graphic. Can you guess what it means? Post your comment and let's see if anyone can guess. Be creative and let's see what we all come up with.
- Posted while mobile, out and about.
- Posted while mobile, out and about.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Not Motorcycle Weather?
When it's this cold out, do you ride? Seems as though a Gerbrings liner might help but I just don't have the balls to suit up and go for a ride in this temp. Brrrr!
- Posted while mobile, out and about.
- Posted while mobile, out and about.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Constant Evaluation
Children with special needs require constant evaluation.
I don’t want to say attention, because that will make matters worse. Secret watching and attention to the little triggers that make small things turn into large blowouts is what I am referring to. One of the small triggers that happened recently was when I came home from work and I noticed that my boys hair was wet from a recent shower, I lovingly patted him on the head not knowing that my wife had just asked him to dry and brush his hair. When I patted him he thought it was meant as a message to do what she had told him to do and not me acknowledging him as a hello or a “hi” kind of pat on the head. He exploded into “alright, I’ll dry it already “ with a yell from the top of his lungs.
Knowing this coming in the door next time I might do something different. Kneel down and call him over for a hug might work better in not calling attention to the wet head or some parental issue I walked into without checking in first. Getting side swiped by the kids is something that nobody tells you about. We did learn this as kids, but never have I experienced it before. Todays tip, is to meet with the significant other first, ask how it’s going then greet the kids with full knowledge of what has transpired throughout the day. This I don’t think is too important with kids that don’t have special needs, but for some of you that do, this could make for a better day.
I don’t want to say attention, because that will make matters worse. Secret watching and attention to the little triggers that make small things turn into large blowouts is what I am referring to. One of the small triggers that happened recently was when I came home from work and I noticed that my boys hair was wet from a recent shower, I lovingly patted him on the head not knowing that my wife had just asked him to dry and brush his hair. When I patted him he thought it was meant as a message to do what she had told him to do and not me acknowledging him as a hello or a “hi” kind of pat on the head. He exploded into “alright, I’ll dry it already “ with a yell from the top of his lungs.
Knowing this coming in the door next time I might do something different. Kneel down and call him over for a hug might work better in not calling attention to the wet head or some parental issue I walked into without checking in first. Getting side swiped by the kids is something that nobody tells you about. We did learn this as kids, but never have I experienced it before. Todays tip, is to meet with the significant other first, ask how it’s going then greet the kids with full knowledge of what has transpired throughout the day. This I don’t think is too important with kids that don’t have special needs, but for some of you that do, this could make for a better day.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday 9-21-10
Song lyrics resonate within me, meaning not what intended but through my filter they become mine to bounce around and create it’s own reality. Emotions and feelings from spoken word or song.
Today this one is special to me ~ Don’t know why… Pehaps I want to escape sometimes.
Postal service – Brand new colony.
I'll be the grapes fermented,
Bottled and served with the table set in my finest suit
Like a perfect gentlemen
I'll be the fire escape that's bolted to the ancient brick
Where you will sit and contemplate your day
I'll be the water wings that save you if you start drowning
In an open tab when your judgment’s on the brink
I'll be the phonograph that plays your favorite
Albums back as your lying there drifting off to sleep...
I'll be the platform shoes and undo what heredity's done to you...
You won't have to strain to look into my eyes
I'll be your winter coat buttoned and zipped straight to the throat
With the collar up so you won't catch a cold
I want to take you far from the cynics in this town
And kiss you on the mouth
We'll cut out bodies free from the tethers of this scene,
Start a brand new colony
Where everything will change,
We'll give ourselves new names (identities erased)
The sun will hear the grounds
Under our bare feet in this brand new colony
Everything will change, oOo oOo...
~~~
Robert.
Today this one is special to me ~ Don’t know why… Pehaps I want to escape sometimes.
Postal service – Brand new colony.
I'll be the grapes fermented,
Bottled and served with the table set in my finest suit
Like a perfect gentlemen
I'll be the fire escape that's bolted to the ancient brick
Where you will sit and contemplate your day
I'll be the water wings that save you if you start drowning
In an open tab when your judgment’s on the brink
I'll be the phonograph that plays your favorite
Albums back as your lying there drifting off to sleep...
I'll be the platform shoes and undo what heredity's done to you...
You won't have to strain to look into my eyes
I'll be your winter coat buttoned and zipped straight to the throat
With the collar up so you won't catch a cold
I want to take you far from the cynics in this town
And kiss you on the mouth
We'll cut out bodies free from the tethers of this scene,
Start a brand new colony
Where everything will change,
We'll give ourselves new names (identities erased)
The sun will hear the grounds
Under our bare feet in this brand new colony
Everything will change, oOo oOo...
~~~
Robert.
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