We recently wrapped a commercial for a Mofilm.com competition for Nestea, and it might’ve been the most sleep-depriving project I’ve ever been a part of, which is why, now that I’m on the other side of rested, I figured I would reflect on what I’ve learned from it. Lesson #1.) When you’re running on 3 [...]
Life Lessons
Meditation 101 – Day 4
My mind wandered a lot less today when I counted both the breath in and the breath out. I think the constant focus on the breathing and counting allows for better/deeper meditation. I breathed 36 times today (72 in/outs). Either I was a lot more stressed, or I was way off with yesterday’s 17 count. [...]
Meditation 101 – Day 3
So, looks like good, old JC Deen has raised the bar. He’s now going for 30 days straight in celebration of his birthday month, and given his new photos, it looks like someone should maybe buy him some shirts for his birthday (see here). Day 3: Today I did the counting thing that I saw [...]
Meditation 101 – Day 2
Mostly thought about writing this, “Mostly thought about trying to stop thinking about the Aurora shootings.” Also thought about how I wanted to take a walk before sunset. Thought a lot about the word “nothing.” Rather, I thought the word “nothing” over and over trying to clear my mind and create nothingness. Thought about a [...]
Meditation 101 – Day 1
Angela has been talking up the benefits of meditation for increased focus and decreased depression/negativity/temper for a while now (not that she actually does it), so when I saw internet fitness guru JC Deen’s article on it, I thought I should finally give this a try. It’s one thing for a girl who believes in [...]
Due Date vs. Must Be Received By
So what’s the difference between due date and payment must be received by? As long as I write the check by July 10th, it’s considered on time, even if I don’t mail it in until three weeks later? This seems like a slippery slope… Due Date: July 10 Payment Must be Received by Aug 9 [...]
The Key to Happiness…
…Is low expectations. I’ve been mulling this one over for a while now, although it makes me sound like a total pessimist. Let’s say it’s your birthday and you’re expecting your significant other to throw you a surprise b-day bash complete with cake, beer, and gifts, but then it doesn’t happen. Instead you come home [...]