Was very late for my hair appointment last night, and then I had to rush off to pick up my cousin from the airport who is staying with me.
With coloring, cutting the appointment short has consequences. I just don't look quite right.
This morning, am off to sit in on a co-worker's presentation. How to not distract??
Good thing my cousin's friend gave me a good idea last night. Am going to wear a cap today and try to squeeze back into my hairdresser's schedule today. My other cousin has an appointment with the same stylist today, so maybe I can fit in there?
If not, there is always the at-home hair-coloring kit.
The key is I don't have time to waste over petty things like negative emotions or getting frustrated. Every challenge is an opportunity to solve a problem and to learn something.
2007 is off to an amazing start. That feeling of something revolutionary is still within me. Am psyched about a lot of things right now...
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Friday, February 09, 2007
courting women
One thing that I do is I cater to my friends, especially my girlfriends.
When I meet a woman that I admire, I will "court" her and befriend her. It feels a bit like dating.
I try to spend time with the person. With someone who is busy, time with her means on her terms. For instance, if I know that someone loves to dance to a particular type of music, I will try to find venues near her that plays that type of music. I will travel out of my way to go to that club with her. I also know to take care of the details: check in her coat for her, buy her a drink, and hold her purse when she goes to the bathroom.
Food is a big one. I try to always cater to what the other woman wants to eat. Type of cuisine, price range, fine dining or hole in the wall. Once I know what that person prefers for her dining experience, I can usually suggest a restaurant that pleases her. I will usually drive and pick her up.
All just so that I can spend time with that person and enjoy her company completely.
I am grateful that by being flexible, I have friends who are so different from me and from each other. It also gives me a lot more appreciation for when a man takes me out. Still, it's been a while since a man did all the planning and know just how to make my day. At this point in my life though, is it even possible for a man to out court me??
When I meet a woman that I admire, I will "court" her and befriend her. It feels a bit like dating.
I try to spend time with the person. With someone who is busy, time with her means on her terms. For instance, if I know that someone loves to dance to a particular type of music, I will try to find venues near her that plays that type of music. I will travel out of my way to go to that club with her. I also know to take care of the details: check in her coat for her, buy her a drink, and hold her purse when she goes to the bathroom.
Food is a big one. I try to always cater to what the other woman wants to eat. Type of cuisine, price range, fine dining or hole in the wall. Once I know what that person prefers for her dining experience, I can usually suggest a restaurant that pleases her. I will usually drive and pick her up.
All just so that I can spend time with that person and enjoy her company completely.
I am grateful that by being flexible, I have friends who are so different from me and from each other. It also gives me a lot more appreciation for when a man takes me out. Still, it's been a while since a man did all the planning and know just how to make my day. At this point in my life though, is it even possible for a man to out court me??
Thursday, February 08, 2007
beauty
Had to make a flyer for work and came across this image.The arts and creative endeavors are important because they nurture the soul. It's as if beauty calls for us to be better.
It's a choice to be better all the time. I want to continue to make myself ever more beautiful by always thinking creatively and acting intuitively.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
oh my heart
from Don Gambelin 10:12 am (15 minutes ago)
to xxxxx
date Feb 7, 2007 10:12 AM
subject RE: checking in
xxxxx,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I was travelling the last few business days.
Thanks for coming in for a second round of interviews with me, Archie, Amy, and Rachel. At this time, we are not going to take discussions with you any further. Thanks for your interest in Norcal and best of luck to you professionally.
Donald.
to xxxxx
date Feb 7, 2007 10:12 AM
subject RE: checking in
xxxxx,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I was travelling the last few business days.
Thanks for coming in for a second round of interviews with me, Archie, Amy, and Rachel. At this time, we are not going to take discussions with you any further. Thanks for your interest in Norcal and best of luck to you professionally.
Donald.
the love of my life
It's been a very tough day, or should I say, yesterday was tough.
Rough day at work, and I had to witness the Sharks plummeted against the Ducks. Many people have been trying to help but only make me feel worse.
Called my dad about the logistics of my parents' return to the States and their immediate departure on a cruise, and instantly, I felt better.
I had planned to take today off work because I was feeling so awful, but now, I am ready to hit the sack, get up, and go to work. Yes, that is the power of my dad's wisdom.
I always say, until I figure out how my dad can make anyone feel so much better, I am not going to have kids. There is just something in the way he _always_ say the right things that makes me whole. Never once did my dad raise his voice with us kids, yet we always behave perfectly in his presence.
That is the one quality I look for in a partner. That magical ability to put me at ease and give me strength. Close to finding it a couple of times, but it was never the right time. I will keep on searching for the love of my life...
Rough day at work, and I had to witness the Sharks plummeted against the Ducks. Many people have been trying to help but only make me feel worse.
Called my dad about the logistics of my parents' return to the States and their immediate departure on a cruise, and instantly, I felt better.
I had planned to take today off work because I was feeling so awful, but now, I am ready to hit the sack, get up, and go to work. Yes, that is the power of my dad's wisdom.
I always say, until I figure out how my dad can make anyone feel so much better, I am not going to have kids. There is just something in the way he _always_ say the right things that makes me whole. Never once did my dad raise his voice with us kids, yet we always behave perfectly in his presence.
That is the one quality I look for in a partner. That magical ability to put me at ease and give me strength. Close to finding it a couple of times, but it was never the right time. I will keep on searching for the love of my life...
Monday, February 05, 2007
my own timeline
Was down for a while b/c I am trying to come to terms with work. For the first time in my life, I care a great deal about my career. There was some frustration b/c I have yet to find my true calling.
Then, it all made sense.
Most people I talk to don't even know what it's like to not be career oriented. I am fortunate enough to spend a lot of time exploring other areas of life. Learning how to do a lot of other things (from sports to cooking) is something that I will have even when my career finally takes off.
This is one of the most exciting times of my life. To confront the crossroads of my career later in my adult life is perfect timing. Not only am I choosing the next job based on projects, I am also being choosy over people and lifestyle. It'll be tough to find the place where I can be myself and part of a dynamic team.
Just have to be patient. Ha. Even being patient is a new feeling.
Psyched about a lot of changes right now. Want to take my health to the next level for example. May take up vegetarianism again. I had even more energy for the brief time that I cut out meat before. I may need to call upon that lifestyle again.
Have a feeling that something big is about to happen. Cannot wait!
Then, it all made sense.
Most people I talk to don't even know what it's like to not be career oriented. I am fortunate enough to spend a lot of time exploring other areas of life. Learning how to do a lot of other things (from sports to cooking) is something that I will have even when my career finally takes off.
This is one of the most exciting times of my life. To confront the crossroads of my career later in my adult life is perfect timing. Not only am I choosing the next job based on projects, I am also being choosy over people and lifestyle. It'll be tough to find the place where I can be myself and part of a dynamic team.
Just have to be patient. Ha. Even being patient is a new feeling.
Psyched about a lot of changes right now. Want to take my health to the next level for example. May take up vegetarianism again. I had even more energy for the brief time that I cut out meat before. I may need to call upon that lifestyle again.
Have a feeling that something big is about to happen. Cannot wait!
action or reaction
One of the benefits of being very busy is that there is little time to react emotionally to events.
I am constantly going from one activity to another and just enjoying the moment. There isn't any time to have unrealistic expectations or to wonder about could haves or should haves. When I need to relax, I work out my mind by reading and learning or work out my body with physical activities. Most importantly, I cultivate my connections to the world and the people in my life.
Of late, I have been quite happy because there is hardly any worrying in my life. In fact, the lack of worry is probably the main reason why I sleep so soundly at night. Worrying is a modern bad habit that may be the result of boredom and the lack of empowerment.
Modern society has failed its people by not focusing on empowerment. How does each individual achieve his or her potential? Rather than focusing on our inner selves and take actions to cultivate our spirits, there seems to be more reactions to the outside world.
It’s time to take action, stop reacting, and make the world a better place.
One of the benefits of being very busy is that there is little time to react emotionally to events.
I am constantly going from one activity to another and just enjoying the moment. There isn't any time to have unrealistic expectations or to wonder about could haves or should haves. When I need to relax, I work out my mind by reading and learning or work out my body with physical activities. Most importantly, I cultivate my connections to the world and the people in my life.
Of late, I have been quite happy because there is hardly any worrying in my life. In fact, the lack of worry is probably the main reason why I sleep so soundly at night. Worrying is a modern bad habit that may be the result of boredom and the lack of empowerment.
Modern society has failed its people by not focusing on empowerment. How does each individual achieve his or her potential? Rather than focusing on our inner selves and take actions to cultivate our spirits, there seems to be more reactions to the outside world.
It’s time to take action, stop reacting, and make the world a better place.
I am constantly going from one activity to another and just enjoying the moment. There isn't any time to have unrealistic expectations or to wonder about could haves or should haves. When I need to relax, I work out my mind by reading and learning or work out my body with physical activities. Most importantly, I cultivate my connections to the world and the people in my life.
Of late, I have been quite happy because there is hardly any worrying in my life. In fact, the lack of worry is probably the main reason why I sleep so soundly at night. Worrying is a modern bad habit that may be the result of boredom and the lack of empowerment.
Modern society has failed its people by not focusing on empowerment. How does each individual achieve his or her potential? Rather than focusing on our inner selves and take actions to cultivate our spirits, there seems to be more reactions to the outside world.
It’s time to take action, stop reacting, and make the world a better place.
One of the benefits of being very busy is that there is little time to react emotionally to events.
I am constantly going from one activity to another and just enjoying the moment. There isn't any time to have unrealistic expectations or to wonder about could haves or should haves. When I need to relax, I work out my mind by reading and learning or work out my body with physical activities. Most importantly, I cultivate my connections to the world and the people in my life.
Of late, I have been quite happy because there is hardly any worrying in my life. In fact, the lack of worry is probably the main reason why I sleep so soundly at night. Worrying is a modern bad habit that may be the result of boredom and the lack of empowerment.
Modern society has failed its people by not focusing on empowerment. How does each individual achieve his or her potential? Rather than focusing on our inner selves and take actions to cultivate our spirits, there seems to be more reactions to the outside world.
It’s time to take action, stop reacting, and make the world a better place.
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