Day 80- Forever Peaceful

Today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days” New Year’s resolution happened while on a quick work break stroll.  Amazing ten minute gift! Mahalo, Lorraine 🙏.  The first was a 5 minute tutorial on Tahitian Dance – great for the hips ;).  I lucked out as I passed by the door right whenContinue reading “Day 80- Forever Peaceful”

DIY Mason Jar Prism Light

Today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days” new years res was to make a mason jar prism light.  At the end of a long day it was a good break for the mind.. fun craft project that takes under one hour.  Mine is still drying, but hopefully will end upContinue reading “DIY Mason Jar Prism Light”

Day 77- a fortunate stroke of serendipity

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.. Today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days” New Year’s resolution came at an opportune time ..  sometimes the stars just align.   I was walking into Home Depot to pick up some engineered wood for a simple stand up desk I’m piecing togetherContinue reading “Day 77- a fortunate stroke of serendipity”

Day 75 – Relish in Receiving

Wish I could do today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days”new years resolution for the next 25 days and call the mission complete!  My first on this fine day was an unexpected treat at the gym I go to – Free Massage by Alexis. As a licensed massage therapist, IContinue reading “Day 75 – Relish in Receiving”

Day 74- power of the parking lot pause

Today’s first for the ‘one new thing a day for 100 days’ new years resolution was to practice what I preach and use the power of the 3 minute pause to change my thought patterns.  At the start of my 7 hour corporate wellness gig at Paxata (a data preparation tool company, similar to Excel)Continue reading “Day 74- power of the parking lot pause”

Day 73-view from Chaminade terrace (and mourning dove love!)

Today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days” new years resolution was another diamond in the backyard scenario.. my goodness I bow to ‘google’ for the 15 magical minutes I soaked in tonight.  I was finishing up work at my new office and realized I needed a ‘first’ for the day..Continue reading “Day 73-view from Chaminade terrace (and mourning dove love!)”

Day 72 – yi to wu

Today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days” new years resolution was to learn how to write and speak the numbers 1 to 5 in Chinese (Mandarin)  (the top row of characters seen below). 1: 一 (壹) yī (pronounced yee) 2: 二 (Traditional:貳) èr (pronounced uhr) 3: 三 (Traditional:參) sān (pronouncedContinue reading “Day 72 – yi to wu”

Day 71 – Credence in Craigslist

Today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days” new years resolution was having unbelievable success in finding a room & solid roommates on craigslist.   For the first time the tangible reality exceeded the virtual description – thank you William!  Looking forward to moving in to the new space this week.Continue reading “Day 71 – Credence in Craigslist”