The American Philosopher William James said: “self esteem is based on success and expectations, increased joy comes from exceeding what we thought we could accomplish” We need to set goals that are big enough to cause us to doubt but in order to build and improve self esteem they must result in great joy when we achieve them. Every time I finish a race, despite … [Read more...] about Self esteem and the half Marathon
Archives for May 2010
Hi I’m Lucca Jean Pasquini
Ok, I guess my big sis isn't going to tell the world about me so now that I'm 10wks old I guess it's time to fend for myself. I was born March 16th weighing in at 9lbs 3oz and yes I'm still a big boy! I had my two month check up and I'm a wapping 13lb14oz. I've out beat my sis by almost 4lbs when she was my age. I guess Mom should have appreciated her "little baby" more, but I … [Read more...] about Hi I’m Lucca Jean Pasquini
Swimming!
I finally got a swimming pool! It's purple and has an elephant in the middle which spooughts water. I love being naked. Lucca likes to watch me run around. Mom and Dad just think I'm crazy and keep asking me if I'm cold. I'm not cold or I'd say somthing. I have a surf board and I've found my perfect wave. I got the water a little muddy because our yard is still half … [Read more...] about Swimming!
The Calmness of a Sunny Day
Sometimes, time seems so idle, in the calmness of a sunny day. The laughter and joy of children, creates the illusion of immortality. I wish I could hold on to this forever. The sad thought that some day I will have to let this go, makes me feel that most of what I experience is a dream. That forever means nothing without a bit of the past. Purpose, seems lost without reason. … [Read more...] about The Calmness of a Sunny Day
Some Time Well Spent
I have been spending so much time updating this blog site with a new look, I haven’t spent much time writing. Sometimes I just enjoy tinkering with all the workings that I get a little too carried away. I will spend months not really caring and then all of a sudden there I am till 2am clicking away. But there is an art in all this, the visually creative aspect that comes with … [Read more...] about Some Time Well Spent