So as I'm standing on a rock on top of a hill clicking away with my wide angle lens, I'm trying to figure out the perfect exposure before my subjects arrive. The sudden silence made me stop and sit on the grass that surrounds me. Objects surrounding me start to turn black against the orange turquoise sky.
There's just something so peaceful and soft about the sun drifting away. The innocence of the whimsical painted colors the sun leaves behind even when it's long gone allows me to realize that life is passing by and that the day is slowly rolling into night . In that golden hour, a tiny moment in a day, is the most perfect time to adore the stillness and simple beauty around me that I often take for granted.
I then turn on my pandora to listen to some feel good island music as I soak in all I can ...while I can; of this surface of beauty. A perfect time for a prayer.
I feel so lucky to have this moment come into my life... Once in a day. Everyday!
The beauty of the sunset reminds me of a saying that goes something like this:
Whoever comes into your life are the right people. Whatever happens is the only thing that could have. Whenever it happens is the right time... And when it's over, well.. It's over. Keep creating and living your big dreams... So long as there's a sun that sets for us.
Yay,the cute couple arrives... Back to my reality.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
My 12 Personal Commandments
I love starting my weeks off with motivational quotes and my personal favorite website to receive pick me ups come from here: http://greatday.com/ ..LOVE him...I always find myself saying: omg this is so simple yet so true.
So I ran into an old Diary Entry of mine from 2008 titled ' My 12 Personal Commandments'.
The commandments:
1. Embrace my inner thinking cap.
2. Love with action
3. Do not give up when failure occurs
4. Be kind to everyone and don't let my thoughts rule me.
5. Learn something new by taking a class or reading a book
6. Be giving to others.
7. Soak in a compliment every now and then
8. Forgive those who do me wrong
9. Follow through with what I say
10. Respect and be open minded to different beliefs and opinions
11. Give up trying to always be right
12. Make things happen rather than waiting for the right time
As I look back at my list, I wonder what things were going through my mind in that very moment.
I do remember that I was at a time in my life when I was doing some serious reflecting on my life and in need of super motivational pick me ups.:)
Let's dissect each one and see how I can put them to use in my life today:
1. Embrace my inner thinking cap. - Well, I love to read. It allows me to feel like..well, I know stuff. Maybe not usual stuff - but stuff. One of my favorite aspects of being a reader is the social applications. I love to chat with the people at work about what they are reading, share with friends and hubby about what books feed my heart, my mind, and my most favorite is to experience literature with my son!
2. Love with Action - Let's face it. I can say, 'I love you' as many times and it won't mean anything unless I prove it with action. I text my Mom, Dad, Sis, Bro, Hubby throughout the week that I love them or tell them on FB; however in the end what really matters is spending the short time I have here on this earth to make it count with everyone that matters.
3. Do not give up when failure occurs. - Well, this definitely applies to my career as a consultant. With me being in sales, I've learned that I cannot let one consultation bring my next one down. Although, things have been amazing for me, it still is difficult to shake that one bad day off to start new. I am so grateful to have awesome co-workers to vent to while I'm dusting the dirt off my hands when I fall.
4. Be kind to everyone and don't let my thoughts rule me. - It's difficult for me to be around negative energy...ha ha whether it's literally in my presence or on FB. I have to remind myself that people are the way they are because...well that's the way they are and who am I to judge one's life and to say that my way of thinking is right?
5. Learn something new whether it's by taking a class or reading a book. Working at the same place for 8 years, I've gotten used to a certain culture and a certain way of doing things.
So every year, I take it upon myself to take classes that has nothing to do with work. This year is no different but byfar the best learning experience of my life.
6. Be giving to others- I've got generous thoughts and yes, I've got the best of intentions. Everyday I tell myself to always do one kind thing for someone whether it's just a simple smile to a stranger to holding the door for someone else to telling my hubby great things about why I think he's such a remarkable person to donating blood or funds to helping the less fortunate or the sick. On my bucket list for this year, I promised to do many simple acts of kindness in one day. I've got a plan for that one.
7. Soak in a Compliment every now and then. - It is quite harder to not focus on the negative criticisms from others .... I try hard not to dwell over them. But it's ok to accept a compliment for what it is.
8. Forgive those who do me wrong- Wow. I wrote that? I believe that with open and effective communication, when I feel like I am wronged, it can be fixed. I don't like living my life holding grudges on people. I don't have the right to kick people out of my life.
9. Follow through with what I say - My calendar helps me with following up with what I say. I don't know what I'd do without it. I am my word (of course if I absolutely have to break a promise it's usually because it's something I can't get out of).
10.Respect and be open to different personal beliefs and opinions - this is why I hate politics.
Who am I to say that my way is the only way and that someone else's is just so wrong.
11. Give up trying to always be right- If I find myself ALWAYS trying to be right, I become an angry person. I hate being angry. The best cure for that is to just apologize for trying to make the other person wrong.
12. Make things happen rather than waiting for the right time- Sometimes I find myself being a risk taker almost to a fault. Maybe because I think this life is too short so why not? I sometimes get upset with those that have so much potential to do better with their life but they wait for things to just happen. Waiting is a state of mind and there is no next moment if you think about it. Create. CREATE CREATE!
So I ran into an old Diary Entry of mine from 2008 titled ' My 12 Personal Commandments'.
The commandments:
1. Embrace my inner thinking cap.
2. Love with action
3. Do not give up when failure occurs
4. Be kind to everyone and don't let my thoughts rule me.
5. Learn something new by taking a class or reading a book
6. Be giving to others.
7. Soak in a compliment every now and then
8. Forgive those who do me wrong
9. Follow through with what I say
10. Respect and be open minded to different beliefs and opinions
11. Give up trying to always be right
12. Make things happen rather than waiting for the right time
As I look back at my list, I wonder what things were going through my mind in that very moment.
I do remember that I was at a time in my life when I was doing some serious reflecting on my life and in need of super motivational pick me ups.:)
Let's dissect each one and see how I can put them to use in my life today:
1. Embrace my inner thinking cap. - Well, I love to read. It allows me to feel like..well, I know stuff. Maybe not usual stuff - but stuff. One of my favorite aspects of being a reader is the social applications. I love to chat with the people at work about what they are reading, share with friends and hubby about what books feed my heart, my mind, and my most favorite is to experience literature with my son!
2. Love with Action - Let's face it. I can say, 'I love you' as many times and it won't mean anything unless I prove it with action. I text my Mom, Dad, Sis, Bro, Hubby throughout the week that I love them or tell them on FB; however in the end what really matters is spending the short time I have here on this earth to make it count with everyone that matters.
3. Do not give up when failure occurs. - Well, this definitely applies to my career as a consultant. With me being in sales, I've learned that I cannot let one consultation bring my next one down. Although, things have been amazing for me, it still is difficult to shake that one bad day off to start new. I am so grateful to have awesome co-workers to vent to while I'm dusting the dirt off my hands when I fall.
4. Be kind to everyone and don't let my thoughts rule me. - It's difficult for me to be around negative energy...ha ha whether it's literally in my presence or on FB. I have to remind myself that people are the way they are because...well that's the way they are and who am I to judge one's life and to say that my way of thinking is right?
5. Learn something new whether it's by taking a class or reading a book. Working at the same place for 8 years, I've gotten used to a certain culture and a certain way of doing things.
So every year, I take it upon myself to take classes that has nothing to do with work. This year is no different but byfar the best learning experience of my life.
6. Be giving to others- I've got generous thoughts and yes, I've got the best of intentions. Everyday I tell myself to always do one kind thing for someone whether it's just a simple smile to a stranger to holding the door for someone else to telling my hubby great things about why I think he's such a remarkable person to donating blood or funds to helping the less fortunate or the sick. On my bucket list for this year, I promised to do many simple acts of kindness in one day. I've got a plan for that one.
7. Soak in a Compliment every now and then. - It is quite harder to not focus on the negative criticisms from others .... I try hard not to dwell over them. But it's ok to accept a compliment for what it is.
8. Forgive those who do me wrong- Wow. I wrote that? I believe that with open and effective communication, when I feel like I am wronged, it can be fixed. I don't like living my life holding grudges on people. I don't have the right to kick people out of my life.
9. Follow through with what I say - My calendar helps me with following up with what I say. I don't know what I'd do without it. I am my word (of course if I absolutely have to break a promise it's usually because it's something I can't get out of).
10.Respect and be open to different personal beliefs and opinions - this is why I hate politics.
Who am I to say that my way is the only way and that someone else's is just so wrong.
11. Give up trying to always be right- If I find myself ALWAYS trying to be right, I become an angry person. I hate being angry. The best cure for that is to just apologize for trying to make the other person wrong.
12. Make things happen rather than waiting for the right time- Sometimes I find myself being a risk taker almost to a fault. Maybe because I think this life is too short so why not? I sometimes get upset with those that have so much potential to do better with their life but they wait for things to just happen. Waiting is a state of mind and there is no next moment if you think about it. Create. CREATE CREATE!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Clean Slate Mondays
I'm a pretty messy person in general; my hubby can vouch for me. I used to ask myself, was I born messy? No. Do I prefer to be messy? No. I do believe that living as a child with an OCD clean freak Dad, who scolded me for leaving books on the dinner table contributed to me feeling free as an adult to leave things where I please and that I wouldn't be punished for it.
However, I do take responsibily for my scatters therefore am pretty darn grateful that Monday comes around once a week.
There's something about getting up in the morning knowing that I HAVE to start my Monday mornings off (my days off from work) with cleaning the house spic and span before I can treat myself to anything else. In that moment of spraying and wiping the mirrors clean, vacuuming the carpet, putting Darin's toys away where they belong, cleaning the fridge, dusting off the table, stacking away the dishes, folding the laundry, hanging my clothes, etc, it does something to my wellbeing. This ritual allows me to create a new slate for the week; to start fresh with new ideas and excitement.
Everything happens for a reason including the mess I create. Hello, that's what Monday's are made for.
However, I do take responsibily for my scatters therefore am pretty darn grateful that Monday comes around once a week.
There's something about getting up in the morning knowing that I HAVE to start my Monday mornings off (my days off from work) with cleaning the house spic and span before I can treat myself to anything else. In that moment of spraying and wiping the mirrors clean, vacuuming the carpet, putting Darin's toys away where they belong, cleaning the fridge, dusting off the table, stacking away the dishes, folding the laundry, hanging my clothes, etc, it does something to my wellbeing. This ritual allows me to create a new slate for the week; to start fresh with new ideas and excitement.
Everything happens for a reason including the mess I create. Hello, that's what Monday's are made for.
Monday, October 17, 2011
I declare No Cell Phone Sundays
Remember the days when the ancient landlines and snail mail were the only ways to get in contact with close friends and loved ones? What a great factoid to tell my son when he's 4 years old and knows more about technology than I will. =x
In this day and age, I confess that the reinvention of the cell phone, has allowed me the option to do pretty much everything and anything to keep in touch with society and to follow many things that really aren't important to me...rubbish that can sometimes get in the way of truly creating a fulfilling life. It was about a year ago, I was given the gift of the iphone from the hubby. Connection to the universe in the palm of my hands. Bad Idea.
I sometimes find myself taking for granted the precious time I could be spending doing some things far more important. If there were something that resembled AA for cell phone users, you'd probably find me there because my hubby would have signed me up already.
I found myself making excuses to my hubby telling him when he asks me to put the cell down ,"Hey, I keep my phone on vibrate when we go to church on Sundays, in the evening when I'm putting Darin to sleep, or when I'm at work. WHAT now?" =x
I'm the type of person who, when I realize things after a while are getting a bit too much, I try to make a change for the better.
It was about a month ago when I realized that I was making the cell phone rule my life and that that continuing to abuse my cell phone privileges is a very very naughty habit that needs to have limits...Something definitely needed to be done. The cell phone even at one point used to stress me out when I didn't receive replies back to my texts right away and even had me assuming that the other end was rude or probably was mad at me for something I said or did? Uh, physcho-me.
So, I've decided to declare *NO CELL PHONE SUNDAYS
Before you judge the little asterisk right next to my assertion, let me explain.
I've declared that because Sunday is our Family Fun Day, anyone that wants to get a hold of me can get a hold of me through my land line if I'm at home. If we are out of the house, which we usually are, there is no reason I need to respond to anything right away. And that also gives me no right to EVER assume that when someone doesn't respond to MY texts right away, that something is wrong. Apologies to my loving mother *cough.
Therefore on Sundays I will not be responding to texts, sending out texts, calling people, no social media, no googling, no yelping places. No taking pictures. No itunes. No blogging. *sigh*
*The only valid reason why I would need to use the cell phone is because we're meeting up with someone and we need to locate them...and if that were the case, we would be using the hubby's cell phone.
How about that for a start? Who knows, maybe this will eventually lead muah going back to using pagers. hee haw.
Nite nite - (sent from Liss's IPHONE) errr..=)
In this day and age, I confess that the reinvention of the cell phone, has allowed me the option to do pretty much everything and anything to keep in touch with society and to follow many things that really aren't important to me...rubbish that can sometimes get in the way of truly creating a fulfilling life. It was about a year ago, I was given the gift of the iphone from the hubby. Connection to the universe in the palm of my hands. Bad Idea.
I sometimes find myself taking for granted the precious time I could be spending doing some things far more important. If there were something that resembled AA for cell phone users, you'd probably find me there because my hubby would have signed me up already.
I found myself making excuses to my hubby telling him when he asks me to put the cell down ,"Hey, I keep my phone on vibrate when we go to church on Sundays, in the evening when I'm putting Darin to sleep, or when I'm at work. WHAT now?" =x
I'm the type of person who, when I realize things after a while are getting a bit too much, I try to make a change for the better.
It was about a month ago when I realized that I was making the cell phone rule my life and that that continuing to abuse my cell phone privileges is a very very naughty habit that needs to have limits...Something definitely needed to be done. The cell phone even at one point used to stress me out when I didn't receive replies back to my texts right away and even had me assuming that the other end was rude or probably was mad at me for something I said or did? Uh, physcho-me.
So, I've decided to declare *NO CELL PHONE SUNDAYS
Before you judge the little asterisk right next to my assertion, let me explain.
I've declared that because Sunday is our Family Fun Day, anyone that wants to get a hold of me can get a hold of me through my land line if I'm at home. If we are out of the house, which we usually are, there is no reason I need to respond to anything right away. And that also gives me no right to EVER assume that when someone doesn't respond to MY texts right away, that something is wrong. Apologies to my loving mother *cough.
Therefore on Sundays I will not be responding to texts, sending out texts, calling people, no social media, no googling, no yelping places. No taking pictures. No itunes. No blogging. *sigh*
*The only valid reason why I would need to use the cell phone is because we're meeting up with someone and we need to locate them...and if that were the case, we would be using the hubby's cell phone.
How about that for a start? Who knows, maybe this will eventually lead muah going back to using pagers. hee haw.
Nite nite - (sent from Liss's IPHONE) errr..=)
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Darin's 1st Pumpkin **TCH
Today was such a pleasantly warm and sunny Sunday so we decided to take lil' D-boy to the pumpkin patch for the very first time and told him he could pick his pumpkin all on his own! He didn't quite understand what a pumpkin was so we warned him about all the orange round thingies he would be surrounded by and he just mumbled ,"Mine".
Once we arrived it was pretty obvious by the look on his face that he was overwhelmed by the thousands of pumpkins that surrounded him. It's THE most delightful experience watching his "firsts". Since they do only come around once, I always mentally tell myself,"soak it all in. These are some of the moments I live for and will miss" and attempt taking as many pictures as possible because from what I'm starting to learn, these little monsters don't stay little for too long.
Moving along, The hubby and I agreed that which ever pumpkin he touched first, he takes. Other than the dirt he attempted to grab and eat, d-Boy decided on the most garganchuan preggo looking pumpkin. Marked it with drool and started playing on top of it. Anyway, here are some photos we captured with Darin enjoying himself at the pumpkin patch:)
Once we arrived it was pretty obvious by the look on his face that he was overwhelmed by the thousands of pumpkins that surrounded him. It's THE most delightful experience watching his "firsts". Since they do only come around once, I always mentally tell myself,"soak it all in. These are some of the moments I live for and will miss" and attempt taking as many pictures as possible because from what I'm starting to learn, these little monsters don't stay little for too long.
Moving along, The hubby and I agreed that which ever pumpkin he touched first, he takes. Other than the dirt he attempted to grab and eat, d-Boy decided on the most garganchuan preggo looking pumpkin. Marked it with drool and started playing on top of it. Anyway, here are some photos we captured with Darin enjoying himself at the pumpkin patch:)
bLISSYism
Hi!
I'm not quite sure who I'm saying hi to because I really don't have any followers on here. As an avid private blogger, I've decided to go from private journal blogging (used to use my diary app on my iphone)to sharing my blogs.
Those that know me well, know that I love writing in my diary about life; the good days and the tough. I've lost a couple of hard copies...passwords to my Xanga blog...Well, I've probably thrown them away and regret it so hopefully with this bLISSYism blog of mine I'll be able to keep track better. We'll see.
I've always been into reading different blogs as much as I love blog rambling myself - occasionally I have a point I want to share, a memory I want to document, or use the opportunity to write about a new experience. But sometimes, I just need a chance to hang out in my own thoughts.
My ongoing Thoughts - These days, with a 12 month old son, I often find myself wondering about suggestions for diaper rashes, recommendations for pre-schools and daycare, or advice on how to raise a healthy and happy child. For those that are mommies, have you noticed that once you enter mommyville - all conversations abruptly changes to children. Your children. Other people's children. Children. Don't get me wrong - I am GUILTY. Guilty, guilty, guilty.
During the rare times I'm able to do other things I love, I am usually either editing photos, taking photos, reading books...and also have been working full time at the leading hair restoration company...for 8 years now; blessed to be doing a job I love.
I definitely try at least twice a month to have adult conversation outside of working; whether it's a night out with my girls or a night out with my wonderful hubby. We are blessed to have parents that are able to give us those must needed breaks. =)
I came across this blog today with a writing prompt - 10 on the 10th. Think of it like English class - the writing prompt on the 10th of each month is to create a list of 10 - on anything you want
1 - Write at least one journal entry each week that has nothing to do with my kid. Watch out readers, since I'm making this public now.......you might be able to find out more about me. I might not be as candid as I am in my diary..we shall see =)
2 - Conquer and fight for my rights under CFRA law in California with my company...even if it meant getting fired over it.
3 -See real adult people and have real conversations twice a month. This will double my current night out of once a month.
4 - Read bedtime stories to Darin every night
5 - Really pray often for those in need and pray with Darin.
6 - Commit to having a date night with my husband - once a month
7 - Focus on Photography and do at least 5 sessions.
8 - Take a class, course, anything that I find may be inspiring or will allow me to be a better person.
9 - Read. I considered taking the 52 into 52 challenge (read 52 books in 52 weeks). But, really......I don't need anything else on my "to do" list. I love to read - reading is not, nor has it ever been a chore for me. This year I will make time to read - when I am not soo tired that my eyes close on every other page.
10 - Be generous. I have generous thoughts........sometimes I find myself lacking on the follow through. In 2011, my goal was to actually do the kind deed that comes to mind. Follow through.
So, there it is.
I've accomplished all of the goals listed but most of them are ongoing...
Yes, and this is why I love blogging my thoughts down. Create the goal. Speak the goal. Apply. Succeed.... Next.
<3,
lissy
I'm not quite sure who I'm saying hi to because I really don't have any followers on here. As an avid private blogger, I've decided to go from private journal blogging (used to use my diary app on my iphone)to sharing my blogs.
Those that know me well, know that I love writing in my diary about life; the good days and the tough. I've lost a couple of hard copies...passwords to my Xanga blog...Well, I've probably thrown them away and regret it so hopefully with this bLISSYism blog of mine I'll be able to keep track better. We'll see.
I've always been into reading different blogs as much as I love blog rambling myself - occasionally I have a point I want to share, a memory I want to document, or use the opportunity to write about a new experience. But sometimes, I just need a chance to hang out in my own thoughts.
My ongoing Thoughts - These days, with a 12 month old son, I often find myself wondering about suggestions for diaper rashes, recommendations for pre-schools and daycare, or advice on how to raise a healthy and happy child. For those that are mommies, have you noticed that once you enter mommyville - all conversations abruptly changes to children. Your children. Other people's children. Children. Don't get me wrong - I am GUILTY. Guilty, guilty, guilty.
During the rare times I'm able to do other things I love, I am usually either editing photos, taking photos, reading books...and also have been working full time at the leading hair restoration company...for 8 years now; blessed to be doing a job I love.
I definitely try at least twice a month to have adult conversation outside of working; whether it's a night out with my girls or a night out with my wonderful hubby. We are blessed to have parents that are able to give us those must needed breaks. =)
I came across this blog today with a writing prompt - 10 on the 10th. Think of it like English class - the writing prompt on the 10th of each month is to create a list of 10 - on anything you want
10 Things I promised to accomplish in 2011
1 - Write at least one journal entry each week that has nothing to do with my kid. Watch out readers, since I'm making this public now.......you might be able to find out more about me. I might not be as candid as I am in my diary..we shall see =)
2 - Conquer and fight for my rights under CFRA law in California with my company...even if it meant getting fired over it.
3 -See real adult people and have real conversations twice a month. This will double my current night out of once a month.
4 - Read bedtime stories to Darin every night
5 - Really pray often for those in need and pray with Darin.
6 - Commit to having a date night with my husband - once a month
7 - Focus on Photography and do at least 5 sessions.
8 - Take a class, course, anything that I find may be inspiring or will allow me to be a better person.
9 - Read. I considered taking the 52 into 52 challenge (read 52 books in 52 weeks). But, really......I don't need anything else on my "to do" list. I love to read - reading is not, nor has it ever been a chore for me. This year I will make time to read - when I am not soo tired that my eyes close on every other page.
10 - Be generous. I have generous thoughts........sometimes I find myself lacking on the follow through. In 2011, my goal was to actually do the kind deed that comes to mind. Follow through.
So, there it is.
I've accomplished all of the goals listed but most of them are ongoing...
Yes, and this is why I love blogging my thoughts down. Create the goal. Speak the goal. Apply. Succeed.... Next.
<3,
lissy
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