Archive | January, 2009

Goals for ’09!

15 Jan

Goals for ’09. Not to be confused with resolutions!

I thrive on goals. I need them to push me and to give me a sense of purpose. I also hate setting goals, they push me and give me a sense of anxiety. Nonetheless it stretches me.

1. Take more pictures (Jami and I are terrible at remembering to pull out our camera. so its gotta be  a goal)

2. Get a new job!

3. Road Trip with wife in June~

4. Read at least 10 books (it can be done)

5. Implement Spiritual Disciplines into weekly life

6. Train and Compete in a Triathlon (Join Me – Perris Triathlon )

7. Finish my backyard/start on bbq island

8. Get back into Tennis

9. Blog more consistently (sorry readers, all two of you)

10. Take Guitar Lessons (I know how to play, but I need help!)

Scattered thoughts

15 Jan

For this weeks scattered thougths: Story Telling

I admire people who can tell a good story. I feel they have a very real connection between what they want to say and how it comes out. FOr me I force it a little too much. Not so much trying to impress but to use words in a way that invokes something that resonates inside of people.
I’m learning to branch out a little more. In what I read, in how I listen to people and general rhythms I can pick up on. Its still very difficult for me because I feel as though I am finding my voice still.


So what makes a good story teller?
- is it their tone?
- is it the command of language?
- is it the personality charteristics?
- Facial expressions?

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