I promise, this is not a motivational poster.
But first things first: Yes, I have actually been to Slovakia. Yes, I actually have pictures to prove it. Yes, I will actually post them.
Just not tonight. Because it's late. And they aren't ready.
They're camera shy.
... the photos ... are camera shy ....
... wow.
Moving swiftly on!
With apologies for another long gap in posts. Busy living life here in the big V. No ... no, that's terrible. "The Big V?" I don't even want to know what that was supposed to mean.
Moving swiftly on, again!
I genuinely intend to write every few days, or when something of significance happens (such as a trip to another country). Lately things have been good, and as corny as it sounds, I've been choosing my attitude to keep things that way.
Of course, it doesn't hurt to be living in a fantastic European city with temperatures ranging from 70-80 degrees F under sunny skies and lots of activities to do with friends and coworkers. But consciously choosing to make it a good day has become something of a routine, and I plan to make it stick if possible. Literally, as I'm walking down the stairs of my apartment to the subway, I'll think to myself "What can I do to make today great?" Work has been steady, but not overwhelming, so if there's nothing I can significantly advance on my personal project, I'll think of others' projects and try to help them. If I know that someone is going through a rough time, I'll make a point to check in a few times over the day. I'm keeping to a regular schedule of working out and physical activity, and trying to get out with coworkers and friends as much as possible.
I've also continued writing about the NHL, and the Blackhawks in general. Two people have told me that I should pursue sports journalism and cover the 'Hawks. Sounds fun, but also sounds like the dream of people who have degrees in journalism and have been working for such a job for years. For now, I'm just dangling my feet in the waters of whatever the heck it is we dangle our feet in when we want to look like we're serious about something without pissing anybody off.
(and if you can get me the actual quotation Leo McGarry said that'd be swell, too).
At the end of each day, it kinda hits me: Positive attitude. Actually works. Good stuff. Tell your friends ;)
NEXT TIME -- Bratislava, Slovakia. Impressions and photos and all that good stuff.
