Dec 29, 2009
Christmas 2009 is a memory and year-end is rapidly approaching. I’ve been absent from posting I know — I waited until the last possible moment to go shopping, and then got sick. To make up for neglecting the BLOG, I’m going to share a few short recommendations that don’t fit together whatsoever. You’re welcome.
Product Review:
The photos included are of a candle vase that I found at the Greentree Mall. The little shop is only open throughout the holiday season, and I was skeptical at first, I’ll admit. I ended up walking out with 2 of their unique items and 4 candles. Their candles are in a plastic cup type thing that you peel off like a banana and smell amazing — and I was told the small yankee jar will fit inside as well. You can buy these online! Sorry VaseCandle people, your website sucks out loud — but your products are very cool.
News Flash:
Next, another reason to purchase Scott McKain’s latest book, Collapse of Distinction! Get this! Highly esteemed reviewer, Richard Pachter, of the “Miami Herald” (and national syndication) named Collapse of Distinction as one of the ten “Best Business Books of 2009!” Woot! I’m excited and extremely proud.
Book Review and Suggested Download:
And…if you don’t have your own personal Amazon Kindle, you can (for free) download a PC version. If you check out Amazon.com’s most popular list of Kindle books, you’ll likely find some freebies you might just find interesting. It’s a good idea to check back often, because the free books that I’ve found have reverted back to $9.99 the next time I checked. “By Reason of Insanity” by Randy Singer, is one such book. I seriously enjoyed reading it — and it was FREE! The good news here is that even if you’ve added the book to your Kindle, you can also send it to your PC for reading when you’re stuck in your work station anyway.
Movie Review:
And finally, do not watch “All About Steve.” I’ve always liked Sandra Bullock, and I caught myself more than once during the movie wondering if she was embarrassed as she watched the flick. A fleeting funny and slightly touching moment was the highlight of this movie — quite possibly one of the worst I’ve ever watched from start to finish. Don’t waste your time on this one.
Don’t stop now!! Continue to enjoy this wonderful holiday season!
Dec 18, 2009
Indiana ranks 47th of 51 states on the happiness list. Who says? A survey reported today on Inside Indiana Business, researched by the University of Warwick in the UK, and Hamilton College in NY.
Since I’m thinking strongly about relocation, I applied the results of this survey to where I am now VS the three areas I’m considering — Naples, GWR (God’s Waiting Room), Phoenix, AZ and Henderson, NV. This survey is telling me I should consider Louisiana. Maybe I should! I can do the whole cajun cuisine thing! Still, I figure I should factor in personal happiness indicators — warmer average temperatures and the activities that accompany a warmer climate.
Florida ranks #3 on the survey list, Arizona hits it for #5, and Nevada rolls in at a pretty poor #39. New York brings the tail, and I could’ve told you that without this survey.
Dec 17, 2009
It’s an early gift — but not from me. Still, I don’t want you to miss it…
I am a fan of Alltop, and that’s where I go to read what I read. You can check out what I catch up on regularly by simply reviewing my Alltop page. One of my favorite bloggers is Seth Godin. If you’re interested in business/marketing ideas and such, his insights are awesome. His posts are also normally short, and he doesn’t throw a crapload of entries out there per day like some others do (i.e. Chris Brogan). I simply don’t have time to read long or rambling posts — especially when the offerings are more than once a day.
So anyway, Seth has an ebook out there for FREE — What Matters Now (Short description: Here are more than seventy big thinkers, each sharing an idea for you to think about as we head into the new year.)
Now, more than ever, we need a different way of thinking, a useful way to focus and the energy to turn the game around — so grab the gift by clicking the link above.
Dec 16, 2009
You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You’re on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.
~Dr. Seuss
Dec 15, 2009
Ok, so you know my life isn’t perfect. I’ve never claimed that it was before I decided it would make a good post subject. But seriously, have you ever noticed how some people want you to think that their life is always full of sunshine because they are the very best friend that anyone could ever have, they have the very best partner, they live in the very best place, etc.? Do you know someone that can always find fault with everything that everyone does — except of course them? Nothing is ever their fault.
I’m not a perfect friend, but I try to be a good friend to my good friends. I’m not the best at remembering birthdays (I really suck at that). I’m a decent listener — but certainly not the best (I’m more the controlling teller — and I’m aware of that). I sometimes break plans at the last minute (sorry about that), and I forget to return phone calls about 40% of the time (extremely sorry about that too). I don’t claim that where I live is a wonderland — I have a decent house that’s comfortable. (The weather here sucks right now!) I don’t pretend that it’s a 10 bajillion dollar mansion located in the best geographical location on the planet, absent of the horrible people that live other places. I’ve never indicated that it’s a place that everyone should covet, but I’ll bet you know someone who boasts about how wonderful it is where they live, or how thrilled they are to be above you and where you reside.
If you really do good things, you don’t need to worry about what others don’t do good enough — and if you’re really that awesome, you won’t need to tell others how wonderful you truly are.
