It’s the time of year-
where I am going thru music for my annual valentine’s day compilation.

I was up late the other night (please make the “churning” stop!) and found this. I absolutely love the concept… not to mention the song!

Think you will too….

Happy Travels…

I’ve been listening to a bunch of music lately. A few weeks ago I was somewhere and I heard one of my all time favorite songs: Into the Mystic, by Van Morrison. I had forgotten how long it had been since I had heard the song. And it struck me again. The way it always does. The way good music is supposed to regardless of the number of times you have heard it…

So I was perusing around and found this very great version I wanted to share. Enjoy…

Happy Travels…

Happy Busy Pre-Christmas Saturday!

Always great when one of your favorite bands sings one of your favorite Christmas carols and it slowly gets you in the spirit…

Happy Travels…

I’ve been swamped lately. And its not the kind of swamped that I like. I’ve been feeling exhausted and needing of a break.

Beer anyone?!?

So after the last few things that I’ve got to do today, I’m going to take a break and put things on the back burner. Maybe write a bit, maybe snap some photos. Maybe do my laundry. Oh dreaded stack of laundry…

Oh yes and have a drink. Or a few.

Happy Travels…

Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time on a business/creative project I recently acquired. I love it because it is something totally new and never existed in any capacity for me prior to now. One thing about being a part of an industry that none of my friends are involved in is that I can feel like my relationships continue to be the same relationships- and I don’t feel like I have to infuse them with any sort of sales pitch. This for me is just a personal thing that I prefer- I would rather live without people questioning my intent….

But something I’ve realized lately is the sense of purpose and pride that comes with putting in a hard day at work. And when I put in the effort it cultivates more of that same purpose and pride. It is a different feeling too, in comparison to my other job where I am an employee. The days when I am wearing the “real job” hat are the ones that I can work my tail off and the result is nowhere near purpose and pride but more like “postal and pissed”.

Yes, there can and are glimmers of the positive stuff, no doubt. But it’s definitely not the same as putting time and effort into something your own.

Now notice I just said: “something your own“. This is extremely different than saying: “something you own.” Because I am not saying someone needs to go acquire a business or money making project (although in our economic times this could be extremely helpful). Basically that one simple “r” makes a huge difference.

Let me explain: I am (and always have been) a supporter of finding (and doing) something you love to do. Something that piques your natural interest, inquisitiveness, motivation and inspiration; something that challenges you to use your head; something that challenges you to exercise your capabilities and skills and help you become smarter and more intelligent. This can be anything. And for me it has taken a long time to figure that out. And I am still working to figure it out. But it was exactly all those things that I mentioned that worked in conjunction and helped me to stumble into this specific spot. And in the end (because of all that effort) I find myself with something that does indeed bring me purpose and pride- and I look forward to cultivating more and more of it.

So keep keeping on. Keep searching and discovering. Keep finding and discovering: YOU, and what you love to do.

(some sample images of my product are below. And yes, I also love taking the pictures of them! )

Happy Travels…

I heard a rumor that it was going to be like this- for 10 straight days- and when I wandered over to my iPhone weathervane, it concurred. maybe it’ll keep me busy and in one spot- or maybe not. maybe I should just go find me some sun….

Happy Travels…

Heading out to a short work day at the airport and left a bit early to grab a bowl of Pho. It’s quiet I’ve got the joint to myself. Not even the employees are talking. There is traditional Jazz playing, and I’m thinking to myself, this is perfect. Even if it is raining outside…

Happy Travels…

Today as I was going thru some photos on my iPhone, I found one that I have no recollection of taking.

Maybe it was because I was driving when I took it, maybe it was because I subconsciously knew I’d need the reminder some day. And today it fit perfectly. Because sometimes, in the midst of all the rain, there’s a glimmer of something- and it isn’t until we look hard that we know and can see exactly what it is that’s out there.

Happy Travels…

Yesterday I downloaded the Wordpress app that lets me blog from my iPhone. Since getting the phone, my blogging has significantly decreased. But I have a feeling that’s going to change. And to celebrate, the following are the cool visual things that I’ve seen lately. Mmmmm visual yummies.

Happy Travels…