I’ve seen this exercise floating around the web amongst my friends and thought I’d give it a shot. Upon completion, it was an introspective experience that helped me take a real look at myself while preparing for the future.
And it was fun, too…
Here are sixteen random things about me:
1 I am an only child. I lived alone in college. When I pledged, I crossed by myself. I never had a roommate nor “shacked up” with anyone. I’ve always had this “loner” vibe about myself and used to think I would always be alone – no matter how extroverted I seemed to be.
2 I was a quiet, shy child and teenager. When I decided to go into marketing/communications in college, one of my professors insisted I was too introverted and perhaps college (in general) wasn’t for me. I began thrusting myself into uncomfortable opportunities to speak publicly and meet new people. It was awkward at first and there were times I made complete ass of myself, but over time I began to increase my interpersonal skills. I think this is the single most important thing I’ve ever done for myself. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on 28 December 08 at 3:59 pm, filed under Life, writing and tagged 16, personal, professional, random, things. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
I’ve been blessed all year long. Christmas Day was no different. I promised to be marginally jovial and was able to keep that promise. There were moments where I exceeded jovial and appeared very excited.
This entry was written by , posted on 26 December 08 at 9:43 am, filed under Life. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
Because our society blankets the spiritual essence of this season with gluttonous consumerism.
Because the memories of the past are filled with more joy than the reality of the present.
Because those who look like me won’t see me.
Because those whom I look like stopped seeing me.
Because being submerged in an ocean of thoughts means you can’t feel the wetness for the water.
To feel everything is to feel nothing.
Until next time…
This entry was written by , posted on 23 December 08 at 8:50 am, filed under Life, writing and tagged everything, feelings, future, memories, nothing, numb, past, people, present. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
There’s never a good time to feel bad – but there are times when feeling bad is more of an inconvenience than other (times). Running full throttle on 4-5 hours of sleep per night finally caught up with me. I can’t pinpoint exactly what’s wrong, but my body is telling me to chill…or else.
This would be a good thing if I didn’t have so much to do today. It seems as soon as one to-do list is completed, another one is in queue with more action items and increased urgency. It shouldn’t be a problem. I flourish in demanding environments; however, the onset of “internal holiday anxiety” makes my environment less palatable.
Millions of people are dealing with a plethora of thoughts swimming in their minds like Michael Phelps in Bejing…and each (thought) wants to be a winner that controls your disposition. Memories of my grandparents and childhood inspire happiness while the realities of loved ones passed away and past decisions seek to keep me down.
This is a hard time of year for me.
I received a lot of positive energy upon my release of the Friday Favecast “Fried Hard” episode on 12/12. I enjoy encouraging and uplifting others through the healing powers of music and laughter. I need it just as much as anyone else. Now that I’m back on my weekly podcasting schedule, my passion for helping others will trump my propensity to overanalyze my own emotions. The FFC is not only my contribution to the social media / music scene – but my unique way of encouraging and uplifting myself.
And just like so many challenges in my past, I will overcome this feeling of sadness and anxiety. I’m halfway there already 
Until next time…
This entry was written by , posted on 14 December 08 at 3:40 pm, filed under FFC, Life. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
The cold air reminded me of the days I used to walk in the wind to school / work in the midwest. I’ve never been homesick and I hesitate to use that word to describe how I feel right now. There’s nothing in which to return for home is moreso a state of mind than an actual place. The people made up my “home” and the majority of them have passed on to the land of the living. I don’t want to link up with them again anytime soon, so I must find my (new) home in the interim.
This entry was written by , posted on 10 December 08 at 11:54 am, filed under Life, Music and tagged family, friends, home, homesick, midwest, state of mind. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
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