What's It All About?


"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates

While you’re here, in this time and in this space, you are beautiful and you are perfect.

You are right where you need to be to get to where you want to go, so start asking yourself where you want to go.

"Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase." MLK

Friday, December 11, 2015

Let's Give This a Try Then ...and then Paris

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https://www.powerofpositivity.com/birth-month-zodiac-signs/

While you have probably heard that zodiac signs can reveal a lot about a person’s personality and characteristics, did you know that the month you were born can also tell many things about you? 
Your birth month can offer insight into your overall demeanor, how other people see you, and your thoughts and feelings toward life in general. These descriptions originate from the study of astrology, basing the character traits on the alignment and placement of the stars during your birth month.

Read on to see what your birth month reveals about you:

January

People born in January have a very strong work ethic, and will not hesitate to voice their opinions. They have a headstrong, stubborn attitude, and don’t take well to people telling them what to do. They make very good leaders because of their persistence and drive to succeed, but sometimes don’t listen to others very well. You have a natural ability to teach other people, and they listen to you with ease and willingness to learn.

 

February

If you were born in February, you probably have a strong creative streak, and enjoy working on new projects. You love getting into intellectual discussions, and don’t like to converse with others who seem shallow. You have been called a free spirit once or twice in your life before, and don’t like to live within the confines of society’s rigid rules. You love travel, and hop on a plane or train every chance you get. Adventure and exploring the world around you get you excited and make you feel alive, so you do best in the company of other free spirits and dreamers. You are a very loyal, honest friend and partner, as well.

 

March

People born in March are also highly creative and imaginative, but they tend to be more introspective and quiet. They live inside their own heads a lot, creating masterpieces within their minds. They turn to the arts for expressing themselves, and enjoy their quiet time alone. You have a kind, gentle demeanor with other people, but tend to hide most aspects of yourself from others. You crave peaceful, serene environments, and stray away from noisy, crowded places most of the time.

 

April

Those born in April crave attention and love every second they can spend in the spotlight. They don’t take orders well, instead preferring to do things their way and lead others. April babies seek new adventures, and constantly are on the prowl for an adrenaline rush. They act first and think later, living life day to day, seeing where it takes them. They are sometimes known to be loud and obnoxious, but they speak their minds and have no problem telling other people how they feel.

 

May

People born in the month of May tend to be very fickle, wanting one thing yesterday, and something totally different today. They express themselves well, and love talking to people from all walks of life. They have an active social life, and don’t like to spend a lot of time alone. May babies also love a stimulating, intelligent conversation, but need almost an equal amount of fun and excitement. They get bored easily, and constantly look for new ways to entertain themselves.

 

June

If you were born in June, you are very sensitive and caring toward other people’s feelings. You can be shy and soft-spoken, but people really admire that about you. You have a creative spirit, and think far into the future about what you can create and how you can bring your ideas into the world. Though you don’t always express how you feel, you have a whole world living inside you, and you just want to figure out how to bring it to life.

 

July

People born in July have many of the same traits as those born in June, except that they are a bit more spontaneous and extroverted. They live for adventures, and just want to have a good time. Outwardly, they appear confident and cheerful, but inside, they harbor a lot of dark secrets, and hide their pain well from others. People born in July have lots of energy, and people love to hang out with them because of this.

 

August

August babies are natural born leaders, not afraid to stand on their own with their opinions. They can be bossy and opinionated, but underneath all that, they have big hearts. August babies can think too much, however, and get locked inside their rigid, methodical approach to life if they aren’t careful. People born in August do well in careers that involve critical thinking and analysis, because they see life in a logical, step-by-step way. They don’t express their emotions well, however, so seeing the more “human” side of them can seem difficult at times.

 

September

People born in September have high expectations of others, so they get disappointed easily. They have a mean stubborn streak, and hold grudges if you get on their bad side. They are perfectionists, holding themselves and others to high ideals. They also are sensual, creative, kind people, always wanting to help others when they can.

 

October

People born in October crave balance and stability in everything they do, and have a positive outlook on life. You don’t like confrontation, and avoid it whenever possible. You also have an active social life, and love your friends to death. You’re charming and talkative, and though you love being around people, you’re fiercely independent as well.

 

November

People born in November are very secretive, and often hide their true feelings from others. They don’t like others telling them what to do, and tend to carve their own path in life. They don’t have too many fears, and will jump into a situation headfirst, no matter the consequences. They don’t let anything in life stop them, and have a headstrong, passionate approach to life.

 

December

December babies are very adventurous, generous people. However, they can let their pride get in the way sometimes, and have a short fuse with people. They always like to be on-the-go, and can’t stand to sit still too long. They are feisty, entertaining people, and their free-spirited attitude perfectly balances their more uptight side.

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So I read some of the other months with people I know in mind and either this is bullshit -though mine was mostly spot on (LOL)  -this time around June and I had little in common -or I don't know those people very well at all. (Dear reader...what do you say?)

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So I'm going to try doing a new thing with the blog ...I'm going to just post links to things I like use that to inspire me to dive back into this.

I've gotten off to a slow start but I suppose that's better than not starting at all. I have this theory that the more I "talk" here, the less I might be talking on the phone with my customers. But I really really enjoy talking to some of the these people. Today, had a call that was starting to piss me off and then the next call...I wanted to be grumpy but I had somebody patient and funny who played along with me and by the time I was laughing and out of that mood.

Oh shit....google search:

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=becoming+friends+with+your+customers

led me this to...ouch.

Wake up: your customer does not want to be your friend

http://www.i-scoop.eu/wake-customer-want-friend/

Well, OK, I guess that's something to think about isn't it?

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So here is the other reason I'm here....


(OMG I just taught myself how to get that picture to show up here!)

One of the words is Rückkehrunruhe

http://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com/post/51842345516/r%C3%BCckkehrunruhe

and it occurs to me that I need to talk about Paris before I forget.

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Planning ....did an awful lot of google searches kept me from focusing on WHY I was going to take this trip in the first place...for her. I made it about me. Either way I think I would have been happy.

Tragedy IN Paris happens day before I'm to arrive. Only find out while waiting at gate for my seat assignment (we're not going to talk anymore about the one "One Great Team" pass fiasco) but off we go anyway.

Flight delayed but eventually we make it. My driver is Stephane ...yummy (and yummy smelling) french man. (Married!) ...we drive around to the main attractions. Police ...and soldiers, with guns around. (Do I even recall a time when I've seen military folks with weapons in real life? Nope.) ...

The hotel - Chat Noir Design Hotel -awesome. Best fucking pillows. If I'd had room in my backpack I might have tried to smuggle one out. And the bathtub. I, big big girl that I am got to soak in a tub for the first time in years. And that fucking tart du pomme.

Feeling bad that I didn't get to a chocolatier or flea market or sit at a cafe and have a croque madame or steak frites. Instead I had a ham and cheese sandwich from a cafe window and a chicken cordon blue on flatbread sandwich...and Orangina.

OK, ok, what this should say to me is...duh, you can go back and do those things. I should go back and do those things.

The river cruise was ....amaaaaaaaazing. I love taking fucking river rides/cruises. Go back there (and Amsterdam!) just for those!!!!

Better fucking shoes. Jesus. And I had to take the fucking wheelchair off the plane on the way home. I'm so ashamed. Physically this was fucking awful.

And my mother would have been so loved the tub and been sympathetic and loving about the shoes issue and she would have understood about the wheelchair. With her scooter she wasn't afraid to live fucking life and do her thing. But I don't have the disability and so I have no excuse for not taking better care of myself.

I think I have more to say about it but ...I'll pause for now.

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I thought I wanted to write about other current events but I really don't feel like it right this minute. So real pause and I'll just post this fucker the way it is.


Noire

Noire
She'll be 2 years in 2 months! Time flies!

Things I'm grateful for everyday....

- My family
- My friends, old and new.
- A roof over my head.
- My computer & internet access
- Being employed (even if I don't always like things about my job)
- The public library and the joy of borrowing books with/on/for my Kindle
- That I can walk on two legs, use 2 arms/hands, have ten fingers/toes, can see and hear, etc. (uh, no offense to anyone who is physically challenged)
- Other people's creativity and efforts
- The love of a good man (he IS good)

Current Favorite Quotes

“Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” - Lao Tzu
"The privilege of a lifetime is to be who you are." ~ Joseph Campbell
"Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some." ~ Charles Dickens
"We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same." -Carlos Castañeda
"..there’s something lovely about knowing that when it’s right, you really know it’s right because you’ve already been through all the wrong." ~ Sade
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." ~ Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss)
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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." —Mark Twain

(This bit not so much as a quote but somethings I wrote down that I want to keep and this looks like a good place to do it)

7-25-07

1. Almost everything comes from almost nothing.
2. The best way to predict your future is to create it.
3. Leap and the net will appear.

Facts of Life (per Sonya Friedman)

  • 1. No one can bring your life to you
  • 2. No matter what you do, someone important isn't going to like it
  • 3. Though painful, rejection won't kill you - it may even lead to growth
  • 4. Every choice means giving up something different
  • 5. Some people aren't capable of giving you what you're trying to get from them
  • 6. The way you treat yourself sets the standard for others
  • 7. There are no quick fixes that can permanently change your life
  • 8. Life is on a rheostat, not an on/off switch
  • 9. Some problems cannot be solved - but you can make peace with them