1) everyone needs to check out Rob's blog, post Holy Week. It's honest, beautiful, and at the essence of what blogs are all about. If you happen to be here and haven't ventured over there, take the journey.
2) Take $10 out of your wallet and visit Julie's Esty shop. Art auction details below:
Courage Wears A Red Dress. There are only 264 postcards and 264 chances to win. The number 264 comes from the 264 survivors that received medical advocacy from Rape Response last year. I certainly hope that another 264 people will come forward this month to show support and purchase a postcard!
So, feel free to leave my blog now and (1) inspire yourself, (2) inspire others.
shanti,
mjh
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
got gut?
I have recently realized that my gut has gone missing, at least the gut that I trust (I don't trust the spare tire hanging around my waist). I used to trust my gut, and, that I know of, it kept me pretty straight: buy, sell, fold the pocket kings, go all in, don't get in that taxi, run for cover, etc. These days, though...
So the terrible-sounding question: anyone know a good gut cleanser? Again, talking about the internal, untangible gut people. In light of my recent weight gain, I'd rather not discuss the other.
I fear that my gut has gotten clouded by ingesting garbage, weighing alternatives, worrying about the butterfly effect, treading too lightly, and simply a personal distrust for my own instincts. After making several minor (and kinda major) wrong steps over the past week, I've come to realize that the gut I have been listening to isn't really mine at all. It's a warped, foggy, distant, confused voice, and it has got to go.
Advice?
shanti,
mjh
So the terrible-sounding question: anyone know a good gut cleanser? Again, talking about the internal, untangible gut people. In light of my recent weight gain, I'd rather not discuss the other.
I fear that my gut has gotten clouded by ingesting garbage, weighing alternatives, worrying about the butterfly effect, treading too lightly, and simply a personal distrust for my own instincts. After making several minor (and kinda major) wrong steps over the past week, I've come to realize that the gut I have been listening to isn't really mine at all. It's a warped, foggy, distant, confused voice, and it has got to go.
Advice?
shanti,
mjh
unsure footing
not sure what to write about today, but i feel that taking advantage of the almost extinct downtime at work is of primary importance. so, jumping in feet first (head first seems to scary, since the water is bound to be shallow).
i have spent a lot of time searching this year (year = 365 days, not simply 2009). i haven't exactly been lost, but i also have not exactly known where i am going. let's look at the list of ideas/projects/first steps i have taken and see how far down what path i have gone:
1) I decided (again) to write/publish. This time, for Head First. I dig their way of teaching and figured that they could use a book on writing/grammar. My 10-page initial tryout was well received, but it wasn't exactly what they were looking for. After some very good suggestions from them, I somehow got busy and never followed up.
2) The Puncts: I still think a comic-book series where the main characters are punctuation marks is a pretty cool idea. Perhaps nerdy to some, but a great teaching tool to others.
Characters: Peri.D. (he's the leader), Comma Chameleon (b/c commas have so many uses/characteristics), The Interrogator (asks all the pressing questions), Citor (speaks only in quotations), etc. My friend Jonathan (proper kudos to him for some of the above-listed names) and I came up with some great storylines; however, without an artist or enough time, the project lives only in a few words we scriblled onto a napkin. (BTW: Coolest Voltron-esque storyline...when Peri and Comma join forces to create a semicolon. Again, nerdy to some, but totally rad to me.)
3) Joined local social network Patrons of Change. "rejecting the status quo" sounded right up my alley...then found out that they are interested in entrepreneurs. I'd love to be one (re: this list), but I am not. Can't figure out how to un-join, so I guess they are stuck with me. If you are an entrepreneur, you should definitely check them out.
4) Started my own social network, Out of Site, for home-based employees (such as myself). So far...1 member. I haven't even gotten my other 2 home-based collegues at LN to join. Thinking about deleting it. I'm going to try and give it 6 months before declaring it DOA...not sure I have the drive, though, to keep it running by myself.
5) Decided to go to law school (for the fourth time in my life). Then decided not to go to law shool (for the fourth time in my life).
6) Designed 6 logos/advertising pieces for friends and coworkers. None of them are currently being used. (Not pity-partying here; just reporting)
7) Decided to sell some art on Etsy. Haven't completed a single piece yet.
8) Have spent well over 365 days pitching various ideas to my company. Seeing some traction, seeing some interest, but not yet seeing complete buy-in. This one has been exhausting.
9) I think I have somewhat finalized my short-story collection outline. Still haven't actually written a sentence, though. It's going to be great (I humbly report) if I ever get it on paper.
10) I still toy with numerous magazine ideas, but I recognize this is not really the economic climate to be pitchingan ad-based, print, subscription revenue model. I need to go find the final episode of "Just Shoot Me". If their last show ended with bankruptcy and horror b/c the industry tanked...maybe that will finally shut up that "start-a-magazine" voice in my head.
Well...it appears that I have been searching quite a bit. I honestly feel that I have started/stopped more than nine things, so that number isn't as bad as I thought.
I have had some successes this past year. I have done quite well in the stock market (makes sense considering my complete obsession with CNBC these past few months). I am raising a wonderful daughter who is 90% potty-trained and can complete tasks a lot better than her daddy. I'm still married (going on 6 years), which in our society is always something to brag about. Also, I love and am loved by the greatest people.
Some perspective. It's good for the soul.
shanti,
mjh
i have spent a lot of time searching this year (year = 365 days, not simply 2009). i haven't exactly been lost, but i also have not exactly known where i am going. let's look at the list of ideas/projects/first steps i have taken and see how far down what path i have gone:
1) I decided (again) to write/publish. This time, for Head First. I dig their way of teaching and figured that they could use a book on writing/grammar. My 10-page initial tryout was well received, but it wasn't exactly what they were looking for. After some very good suggestions from them, I somehow got busy and never followed up.
2) The Puncts: I still think a comic-book series where the main characters are punctuation marks is a pretty cool idea. Perhaps nerdy to some, but a great teaching tool to others.
Characters: Peri.D. (he's the leader), Comma Chameleon (b/c commas have so many uses/characteristics), The Interrogator (asks all the pressing questions), Citor (speaks only in quotations), etc. My friend Jonathan (proper kudos to him for some of the above-listed names) and I came up with some great storylines; however, without an artist or enough time, the project lives only in a few words we scriblled onto a napkin. (BTW: Coolest Voltron-esque storyline...when Peri and Comma join forces to create a semicolon. Again, nerdy to some, but totally rad to me.)
3) Joined local social network Patrons of Change. "rejecting the status quo" sounded right up my alley...then found out that they are interested in entrepreneurs. I'd love to be one (re: this list), but I am not. Can't figure out how to un-join, so I guess they are stuck with me. If you are an entrepreneur, you should definitely check them out.
4) Started my own social network, Out of Site, for home-based employees (such as myself). So far...1 member. I haven't even gotten my other 2 home-based collegues at LN to join. Thinking about deleting it. I'm going to try and give it 6 months before declaring it DOA...not sure I have the drive, though, to keep it running by myself.
5) Decided to go to law school (for the fourth time in my life). Then decided not to go to law shool (for the fourth time in my life).
6) Designed 6 logos/advertising pieces for friends and coworkers. None of them are currently being used. (Not pity-partying here; just reporting)
7) Decided to sell some art on Etsy. Haven't completed a single piece yet.
8) Have spent well over 365 days pitching various ideas to my company. Seeing some traction, seeing some interest, but not yet seeing complete buy-in. This one has been exhausting.
9) I think I have somewhat finalized my short-story collection outline. Still haven't actually written a sentence, though. It's going to be great (I humbly report) if I ever get it on paper.
10) I still toy with numerous magazine ideas, but I recognize this is not really the economic climate to be pitchingan ad-based, print, subscription revenue model. I need to go find the final episode of "Just Shoot Me". If their last show ended with bankruptcy and horror b/c the industry tanked...maybe that will finally shut up that "start-a-magazine" voice in my head.
Well...it appears that I have been searching quite a bit. I honestly feel that I have started/stopped more than nine things, so that number isn't as bad as I thought.
I have had some successes this past year. I have done quite well in the stock market (makes sense considering my complete obsession with CNBC these past few months). I am raising a wonderful daughter who is 90% potty-trained and can complete tasks a lot better than her daddy. I'm still married (going on 6 years), which in our society is always something to brag about. Also, I love and am loved by the greatest people.
Some perspective. It's good for the soul.
shanti,
mjh
Monday, April 20, 2009
what's going on
so...what have i been doing while not blogging? Trying to launch a new site: Out of Site. It's a niche social networking site, aimed folks like me who primarily work at home. Call us homebasers, home-based employees, telecommuters, distance workers, etc. So, if you are one of those, come on over and join. Once that site is built up and i have some active members, i am going to try to get back to blogging.
shanti,
mjh
shanti,
mjh
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