Chaotically Focused

Chaotically Focused is the place where I will be posting a photo a day for the entirety of 2010. I came up with the idea for this on New Years Day, and I'm just now "going public" with the site. I hope working on this project will get my creative juices flowing and my photography skills in better shape. Check it out, and let me know what you think.

Thoughts for the Day

I read this over at Lets Jump Together, and thought I would share.

A few things to work on each day:

Personality:
Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

Don’t over do. Keep your limits.

Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip.

Dream more while you are awake

Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.

Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.

Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.

No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

Smile and laugh more.

You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree…

Man Crashes Car Into Restaurant and Then Orders Food

....what? So, I'm sitting here tonight crossing my fingers that the university I work for will close the school tomorrow on account of bad weather.... and I see this.

Apparently, a 92 year old man cashed his car into the side of a restaurant, and than calmly got out and ordered breakfast. Waiting until after he ordered to see if anyone was hurt. I can't help but find this a bit funny, although it does provide another example of why people getting way up there in age shouldn't really be driving.

I'm In an R.E.M. Mood

Every now and then, I rediscover the awesomeness of R.E.M; now is one of those times. After reading earlier in the week about the 50th Birthday of the band's front man Michael Stipe, I've been in the mood for their unique sound.

Committed...

is the name of Elizabeth Gilbert's new book; it came out today! The full name being "Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace With Marriage." As many of you know, she is one of my favorite authors.

I've talked about Gilbert and her last book "Eat, Pray, Love," tons around here. Next week, she is doing a reading and book signing near me--I can't wait!

Well I'm off to go start reading, no doubt, I will write my thoughts when I'm through!

House Cleaning and The Stones

It's Monday, and my last day before I go back to work after a two week holiday! I'm relaxing, doing some house cleaning, and listening to The Stones! What are you up to on this lovely day?

Happy, Happy 2010! :)

Yay--a new year, a new decade, and all that good stuff! Wishing for all, a Happy, Peace and Love(Insert a million more positive adjectives here) filled year!

Ugliest Tattoos

One of my newest favorite sites! Ugliest Tattoos has a collection of, well, ugly and sometimes way inappropriate tattoos. These are guaranteed to make you laugh! :)

It's a Dylan Kind of Day

Wordless Wednesday: Kinda Creepy, but Still Lovely Edition

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