While more giving is a given (we have a long list of causes and people we’d like to give more to), this is mostly a personal spending list. It’s long because every time one of us says, “let’s do this,” or “can we do that,” we end by saying, “I guess we will when we … More Things We’ll Do When We Get Out Of Debt
First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. Gandhi.
I don’t know why this Wednesday seems gloomier than other days the past few weeks when I’ve really been very level and happy for weeks. Maybe it’s because it’s seems too long until the weekend, and it’s my first week of getting up at 5:30 to work out and I’m tired. Maybe it’s because it’s … More By Enduring
I think we should rename Thursdays to Procrastination Thursday! I’m too happy on Thursdays to take anything too seriously and I just love Thursdays!
Maybe I should have just decided to take off. I’m having a lot of trouble concentrating or working. I remember these days from corporate America. The difference was, not matter how hard of a time I had getting things done on a given day, I still got a paycheck at the end of the week, … More Working on New Year’s Eve Day
I love my job. I left my corporate job in June to do freelance graphic design and web design. I had a number of contracts lined up so I felt fairly confident that it was a reasonable decision. It has had its ups and downs but it’s working out. I usually get so lost in … More If I start working now, when I’m not really rested this could upset my thinking, which is not good at all
Stars will align And you will find Your right abode. Stars will align And you will find Where you belong. Stars will align And you will find Your treasure gold. Stars will align And you will find Your proper fit. Stars will align And life will give In to your gift.
They’re just not good. They’re not good for production. They’re not good for mood. They’re only good for more tea and more lattes. The world would be much better off if I was allowed to sleep until 10. Only on Mondays. The rest of the week I’m relatively productive even in the morning. I begin … More Why Monday mornings don’t work – or running low on Caffeine and Creativity
If I were the operations manager of a large company, people would come to my place of business on daylight savings morning and the store would still be closed. If I were an editor the Declaration of Independence would have typos (inkos?) If I were a diplomat I’d probably accidentally start wars. I have friends … More If I ran a company
Because work is worship…that is why. This was an answer that struck me today as I wondered why it mattered SO MUCH to me that I find the right things to do. The right job. The right place to engage my heart which loves words and music so much. Why does it matter so much … More Because work is worship
Marisa Porter 