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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Spark
Jamie Weise sent me this quote today. I love it!
“Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swaps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach. The world you desire can be won. It exists.. It is possible.. It’s yours. “ –Ayn Rand (Atlas Shrugged)
“Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swaps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach. The world you desire can be won. It exists.. It is possible.. It’s yours. “ –Ayn Rand (Atlas Shrugged)
Principles
My friend Bob, who is an architect introduced me to Ray Kappe's work. Ray is also an architect. Ray was asked what he thought were the ten most important principles that helped him become a successful architect, planner and educator...I thought they were very good principles for anyone in any field.
1) Think positively, not negatively
2) Accept structure but know that it is to be questioned and broken when necessary
3)Always be willing to explore, experiment and invent. Do not accept the status quo
4)Know your yourself and keep your work consistent with who you are and how you think
5) Maintain good moral and social values
6) Be humble, honest, compassionate and egalitarian
7) Have conviction about your work
8) Be open and say yes to most ideas and requests. The good ones will be valuable; the bad ones will cease to exist
9) Allow employees and fellow workers freedom and the ability to work to their strengths. Avoid hierarchy
10) Money should be the residual of work, not the goal. But do not compromise your worth
1) Think positively, not negatively
2) Accept structure but know that it is to be questioned and broken when necessary
3)Always be willing to explore, experiment and invent. Do not accept the status quo
4)Know your yourself and keep your work consistent with who you are and how you think
5) Maintain good moral and social values
6) Be humble, honest, compassionate and egalitarian
7) Have conviction about your work
8) Be open and say yes to most ideas and requests. The good ones will be valuable; the bad ones will cease to exist
9) Allow employees and fellow workers freedom and the ability to work to their strengths. Avoid hierarchy
10) Money should be the residual of work, not the goal. But do not compromise your worth
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Live your life's story
I am fascinated by trends. And I am always amazed at how I will be having a conversation with someone and then I will go and have a conversation with a completely different person and without my initiating it, they will bring up the same topic I had just been discussing previously! When something is in the "air", you begin to notice the pattern.
In multiple conversations the topic of what I would want to do if I had an infinite amount of money and time were brought up.
I have been thinking about this a lot lately, but not so much as what I would do with copious amounts of money but more with what I want my legacy to be. I want to live a legacy and leave a legacy.
In the meantime here is my list:
In multiple conversations the topic of what I would want to do if I had an infinite amount of money and time were brought up.
I have been thinking about this a lot lately, but not so much as what I would do with copious amounts of money but more with what I want my legacy to be. I want to live a legacy and leave a legacy.
In the meantime here is my list:
- I want to travel to Japan, Scandinavia, South America, and New Zealand and return to Thailand and Australia. I love soaking up and viewing other cultures. My favorite part of traveling is seeing the everyday life of another society -- the touristy spots are alright, but I get a thrill out of going to the super-market and sitting at a cafe just people watching. There is so much to absorb in doing that.
- I want to write a tell-all of the homeschool world with my friend Diana -- The Devil Wears Prada of homeschooling...and it would be awesome if it turned into a New York Times Best Seller
- I want to collect art, I would love to start with "street art" and help foster and nurture new artists, but I would also LOVE to be in the position to purchase from well known established artists.
- I want to design an absolutely-sick-modern home with the help of a really cool architect -- well I guess I am kind of getting to already do that ;-) And I then want my home featured in a prominent design magazine.
- I want to create a "Creative-Art-Design-Idea-Incubator" -- Jennifer Paige's version of Andy Warhol's "The Factory" a place where creative, artistic, savvy people come together to exchange ideas, network, & collaborate. A place of explosive synergy and imagination. Just sans the crazy '60s drug scene
Connections
I am total people-person and on my Meyers Briggs test I am a solid "E" for extrovert. Over the years however, I have seen friends go, I have left friends go, and I have learned that sometimes people will only make a brief appearance in your life and they were only meant to be there for a season.
It's okay to walk away from a relationship that is no longer healthy or beneficial, we were probably meant to learn from that situation and then go onto other bigger and better things. Whenever I have let go of the toxic, the negative, or the frustrating, I am blessed ten-fold by even more amazing friends and people.
It has not always been easy for me. I have had things happen to me where I was completely and utterly frustrated by another person's actions. The quality of our life is directly effected by the people we surround ourselves with, the projects we tackle, the books we read, and where we focus our energy. You can't grow and become great if all your energy is consumed by bad relationships and negative energy. You need people who are going to inspire you to be better, to strive for more, and to encourage you to move forward vs. just being stagnant & existing.
The bottom line is that people are what matter the most in this very short stint we have on earth. But their role may be for only one scene in your play. Sometimes they will make an appearance, an impression, or link up beside you for the long haul.
I am thankful for all the amazing, wonderful people currently in my life. And I look back behind me and I smile from all that I have learned, there were times friends have totally drained me, and at other times they have made my blood boil, but I have grown from those situations and it has made me 1000x more thankful for the good and the wonderful that are currently in my life!!!!!
Sometimes you have to say "Goodbye" in order to say "Hello" to the truly spectacular.
It's okay to walk away from a relationship that is no longer healthy or beneficial, we were probably meant to learn from that situation and then go onto other bigger and better things. Whenever I have let go of the toxic, the negative, or the frustrating, I am blessed ten-fold by even more amazing friends and people.
It has not always been easy for me. I have had things happen to me where I was completely and utterly frustrated by another person's actions. The quality of our life is directly effected by the people we surround ourselves with, the projects we tackle, the books we read, and where we focus our energy. You can't grow and become great if all your energy is consumed by bad relationships and negative energy. You need people who are going to inspire you to be better, to strive for more, and to encourage you to move forward vs. just being stagnant & existing.
The bottom line is that people are what matter the most in this very short stint we have on earth. But their role may be for only one scene in your play. Sometimes they will make an appearance, an impression, or link up beside you for the long haul.
I am thankful for all the amazing, wonderful people currently in my life. And I look back behind me and I smile from all that I have learned, there were times friends have totally drained me, and at other times they have made my blood boil, but I have grown from those situations and it has made me 1000x more thankful for the good and the wonderful that are currently in my life!!!!!
Sometimes you have to say "Goodbye" in order to say "Hello" to the truly spectacular.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Broken
I just feel completely off...completely out of it...I am sure it has to do with the news regarding my aunt. My drive and spark to create also seems dim at the moment...I know I'll bounce back...but for the moment, I need a moment...and until then I guess I am just holding on.....
Lifehouse's song couldn't speak to me more...
Broken by Lifehouse:
The broken clock is a comfort, it helps me sleep tonight
Maybe it can stop tomorrow from stealing all my time
I am here still waiting though I still have my doubts
I am damaged at best, like you've already figured out
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain there is healing
In your name I find meaning
The broken locks were a warning you got inside my head
I tried my best to be guarded, I'm an open book instead
And I still see your reflection inside of my eyes
That are looking for purpose, they're still looking for life
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain is the healing
In your name I find meaning
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
I'm barely holdin' on to you
I'm hangin' on another day
Just to see what you will throw my way
And I'm hangin' on to the words you say
You said that I will, will be ok
The broken lights on the freeway left me here alone
I may have lost my way now, having forgot my way home
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain is there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
I'm barely holdin' on to you
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
Lifehouse's song couldn't speak to me more...
Broken by Lifehouse:
The broken clock is a comfort, it helps me sleep tonight
Maybe it can stop tomorrow from stealing all my time
I am here still waiting though I still have my doubts
I am damaged at best, like you've already figured out
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain there is healing
In your name I find meaning
The broken locks were a warning you got inside my head
I tried my best to be guarded, I'm an open book instead
And I still see your reflection inside of my eyes
That are looking for purpose, they're still looking for life
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain is the healing
In your name I find meaning
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
I'm barely holdin' on to you
I'm hangin' on another day
Just to see what you will throw my way
And I'm hangin' on to the words you say
You said that I will, will be ok
The broken lights on the freeway left me here alone
I may have lost my way now, having forgot my way home
I'm falling apart, I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart that's still beating
In the pain is there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
I'm barely holdin' on to you
So I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
Loveland Boutique Soiree
Location: Loveland Boutique,
107 E. Baseline Road in Tempe (SE corner of Baseline and Mill), Suite A3
Time:7:00PM Thursday, February 11th
Live Models, Wine, Cupcakes, and lots of fun socializing....Stop by anytime and bring all your friends.....
107 E. Baseline Road in Tempe (SE corner of Baseline and Mill), Suite A3
Time:7:00PM Thursday, February 11th
Live Models, Wine, Cupcakes, and lots of fun socializing....Stop by anytime and bring all your friends.....
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