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dating trials and tribulations, documentaries, gratitude for everything, keeping positive, On the way to School, open minded, open to opportunities, success at work
DATING
I am happy to report that I haven’t heard from any of those 2 crazy dates I had. I have exchanged texts with that doctor I had 3 greats dates with, but it went nowhere. I really don’t understand what happened as everything was always great and, even in text, we always have so much to talk about. I thought the worst that could happen was that we could have been amazing friends. Oh well, I am not going to lose any sleep over that and I will trust the Universe’s decision.
I have had dates with 2 seemingly normal guys. One was with an IT guy that travels a lot for business. He texts me every now and then. It seems he is waiting for me to ask him out (he will have to wait a real long time). The other was with this guy that has a Heating/Cooling business. He talked about hanging out on Sunday (tomorrow). I said I would call him about it, but since there is no real chemistry I don’t feel like wasting his or my time on a second date. I will leave space for him and I to find the right people.
“Every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better.” ― Steve Maraboli
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WORK
Right now I am going a bit nuts with setting up offices in TX, IL and FL. We hired 3 employees that don’t want to move to NY, so even if it is just for one or 20 employees I still have to go through the trouble with filling paperwork for a myriad of things, such a new leases and new unemployment accounts. Hopefully these new hiring will be successful. Our tries at expanding before weren’t successful, we are still trying to recover from those losses. My boss is an Aries like me, so he is a go-getter, adventurous and not afraid of taking a chance. We shall see what will happen. For now I am being positive and doing my part to help it be successful.
“Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
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DOCTORS
I decided to pay a little more attention to my health as I have been lax on that. I haven’t gotten a physical in 2 years, but I am faithful to my OBGYB. This year I got a bit scared as she detected a little cyst. For a second I saw my life flashing before my eyes. For now we decided not to do anything about it, just take a wait and see approach. It was a good wake up call to think about health instead of vanity.
The eye doctor graduated my prescription (as I knew he would). I scheduled a physical with a new doctor. She is a geriatric doctor and has great reviews so I am excited. Next I am thinking of going to an Allergist to check on my shellfish allergy, do I really have it? I hope to get that question answered. I also want to get to a dermatologist, and I am also thinking about seeing a hypnotist. Can he/she help me with my sugar/bread addiction? I am saving my recurring hip issues for last as I know that I will have to dedicate a lot to that.
And as I am thinking more about getting healthier I am getting even crazier about sugar and carbs. That is all I want to eat. 😦
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” ― Hippocrates
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THE WORLD AROUND
I just watched a documentary called “On The Way to School”. While I believe that the filmmakers could have done so much more with the topic, I am in love with the message. It reminds me so much of my childhood, not that we were that poor or that far from schools. But of how hungry my sister and I were for knowledge and of how my parents (that have only gone to third grade) always believed that education was key. We didn’t have access to books but we would read anything we got our hands on, from the writing on food can labels to Walt Disney’s comics that we were lucky enough to borrow from a vendor in a flea market.
I think every school child, well actually everyone, should be required to watch it. It would perhaps instill in them the appreciation and gratitude for the opportunity to attend school, among other opportunities. Everyone can benefit from seeing how some people in other parts of the world live (I am aware that there are people living in poverty in the US also). I feel kids (and adults too) nowadays take everything for granted. There is so much available, that things lose their value. Even though there are many problems with education in the US, what I see is that the opportunity is there for those that are willing to put in the work.
“We come into this world with nothing and we leave with nothing, we must follow that logic” this line is said by one of the children featured in the documentary. How incredibly wise! It is an amazing powerful phrase that makes me think about our purpose here; and how much material stuff we really need to live on. Are we focusing on the right things? Or along the way we got lost and all of a sudden to have the latest fashion is the most important thing in the world?
There are many messages in this film but to me they are:
- Stop craving more and learn to live with less (material stuff)
- Be grateful for everything and act as such
- Don’t take things for granted, pay attention to what you have
- It is not always about me, there is more to live than me and my apartment
- It is about “we” as a world that needs to take care of each other and specially our children
- Be respectful of people’s culture, and see beauty in the differences
- Happiness is a choice, is a smile. Happiness is hope!
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” ― Epicurus
Blessed with a Star on the Forehead 
You have much more blog fodder than I do. For me this same post would proceed as follows:
Dating: What’s that? (Oh yeah something I did once…almost 20 years ago. Nope.
Work: I’m on vacation for one more glorious day. I don’t want to talk about work.
Doctors: Haven’t been to see one since I was 8. (They’re just gonna tell me somethings’ wrong with me. I’d rather not know about it.)
The World Around: Is actually kind of awesome some of the time. Some other times it kind of sucks. When that happens I buy myself ice cream.
(I hope you know I’m just trying to be funny.)
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hahaha Love it! I am one of those people that adore and appreciate humor, and that you took time to read my post and put some thought in your reply makes me feel awesome… I guess my blog and I like attention, so thank you so much!
Now I wonder why you are not dating, are you already spoken for or have you totally given up on the idea of love?
Hey, do you realize that your vacation is ending and you have to go back to work? just a friendly reminder! 🙂
My feeling exact as far as doctors, but my thinking here is that I should visit doctors while I have insurance. If for some reason my job disappears so does my insurance.
We agree again, ice cream(as well as cookies, cake and chocolate) can fix a bad day immediately.
Isn’t it sad that we actually have to tell people when we are joking because some people just don’t get it?
oh yeah, and many blessings to you! 🙂
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Dating for me always led to drama and/or heartbreak. (Don’t need it!) I’ve never minded being alone. I get to pretty much do whatever I want that way without being held to anyone else’s agenda, With all that being said…there is one girl I’ve been crushing on quite a bit lately but it’s…(you guessed it) complicated. (sigh) I’m actually kind of glad to be returning to work. 19 days off is about as much as I can handle before I start to get bored, and I miss my work friends.
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Hi, I am not sure what is the story behind the name of your blog but it sounds fun and happy. Domingo in Portuguese is Sunday, so to me you are a fun guy that lives for Sundays…I could be wrong – it has happened! 🙂
I do understand not minding being alone and cherishing the independence and “doing whatever I want” attitude, I am the same way; and yet inside me beats a heart that dreams about the fairy-tale, the one soul mate I am destined to be with… and so I search, for better or worse.
oh (I smile to myself) there is a girl! That is a great thing, complications make life interesting!
Totally understand wanting to get back to work. After one week anywhere, even Paradise, I want to go back to my routine, to the familiar, I want to feel productive.
A blessed return to work! 🙂
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that film was really good if it give you the messages you wrote down. They are so important and children these days want things. Practicing gratitude is one of the most important things I find. I do love all your quotes in between, they are all part of my favourites!
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Thank you! Gratitude is indeed a great thing to have and instill in children. Blessings! 🙂
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Fantastic end quote, fantastic blog..and yes..I’ve been paying more attention to my health and due to HPV, I do get regular paps every six months. I had a cyst too that we monitor by ultrasound which so far isn’t killing me (hooray!), a good reminder to do the good we can each day, and to ourselves…. I’ve been taking a break from dating for the past three weeks and relishing in the opportunity to spend with my friends..still getting to know people but taking a breather for myself too…hope work goes well! Hugss..and love! Your posts bring a smile to my heart each time. 🙂
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You are so kind and sweet to me 🙂 thank You! That ultrasound exam thing was no fun, but I survived, so like you we will just monitor it (much better than trying to take it off). A break from dating every now and then is a great thing. I do the same every now and then, I am still interested in getting new friends and trying new activities. You always manage to make me smile too! Blessings! 🙂
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haha..definitely! I’m chatting with different people and getting to know them but have had three weeks from a date which has been nice
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I go through phases now I am actively going on dates, then I get tired and take a break. Had a date yesterday and will have one tomorrow 🙂
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yeah!! Yes.. I’m gonna kick it back up in September, which is, (gasp), next week..its been a nice three week break though! We gotta keep each other uplifted! I believe in you! Just when I’m about to throw in the towel, your writing reminds me of what this is all for…to not sweat it..but to be sweet to myself..hugssss
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Awesome! New month, new attitude! You do a great job of lifting me up, Thank You! 🙂
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Hugs….a new month, a new beginning!
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Many hugs to you! 🙂
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Funny story about my name, I was born on a Wednesday (perhaps the most ambiguous day of all) and my ancestry is Swedish, French and Irish, in that order! (My mom was a nut!)
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…now I need to find out what day I was born on. A Swedish, French and Irish nut for a Mom sounds kind of fun!
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I’m glad to read you are taking your heath seriously. I should have done it sooner, but I had kids that sapped my energies, along with work. I now schedule a “health”
month – when I make appointments with all my MDs (months ahead of course!). Get it all done at once
As for the dating scene, I agree – avoid these two jerks.
My biggest issue with kids today is that they are raised to think they are owed something just because they exist – parents encourage this, unfortunately. We took our kids on trips to third world countries so they could see how lucky they are.
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The big 50 is around the corner and that is weighing heavy on me. I am glad that you now focus on yourself and have a “health month”. I try to do the same thing and have all my doctor’s appointments in July, but this year I had my brother visiting and that got me off track, plus I was already being lax on some of those doctors. There seems to always be something more important to do.
How great that you exposed your kids to different cultures and living conditions – that is absolutely priceless! Thank you and many blessings! 🙂
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Of course, I always enjoy reading your posts. A mention about the carb and sugar desire…forgetting the obvious weight issue there – know that the idea that eating too much of those items over a long period causing diabetes has not been tossed out. You don’t want that.
AS for the hip issue, I just had mine replaced and am loving it! It only upset my schedule for about 4-6 weeks really. Do make certain that you do the posterior replacement (where they do the work, incision, of the FRONT of the hip/body, not the back.
Scott
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I have diabetes in my family, my mom, dad and brother all have to take medication for it. I should definitely pay more attention to my sugar intake. I do fear I have a hip replacement in my future, but I am far from that still. So glad that yours has been a success! Blessings! 🙂
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Thank you, Dear.
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