Half Penny Post: Reflecting on a reading - Harmonic Wealthy

Ok I've been on a contemplative bend of late. I've been really rethinking things and working towards keeping a positive countenace while moving forward. I've also been reading life advancement books. I hate to call them self help books. So below is my first of several reflections on the book. Long post so you have been warned!

The book I'm reading now is Harmonic Wealth and the concepts presented are across a wide spectrum. There is Newtonian physics, quantum physics, different religious view and plain old common sense. It reiterates the Law of Attraction but goes further and brings in other scientific and spiritual ideas. When looking at harmony, there has to be be overall flow. Everything is energy, be is light or solid and as such it flows from one state to another ... stay with me on this. When we are setting our goals we have to be able to imagine them. First state. Next we have to be able to articulate them in great detail (smell, touch, sight). Second state. Two thirds of the work done already. Finally work with that goal in mind. Go over the bumps with the prize in mind.

Anyway while looking at spirituality he discusses who is or where is God. Most religions have a Deity of chose, save for the atheists. Anyway he concludes that God is everywhere and most specifically in you. He also concludes that heaven is in you. This is something that I had to ponder for a while and do actually agree with. Think nirvana for example.

Where I am in the book he is discussing the theory of chaos and relating it to wine making (told u the spectrum was wide). In winemaking grapes are kept under duress so as to produce the finest wine possible. Theory behind it is only the strongest grapes make it. In life, the same concept applies, we are constantly in a state of chaos and duress and it is when we get past it that we are at our finest. I am going to be worth a million US dollars by my twenty seventh birthday. I am not sure how but I am keeping my mind focused on that, it's been my goal since I turned 22. At times it feels as if I'm going backwards with this goal, but I do believe I am making headway. That's what my gut tells me. I can picture it in my mind. I have come to realize that it's not so much about the money. It's about the journey. It's about my growing personally to the point whereby I am able to achieve this and replicate it. It's about expanding all my capabilities so that I am able to handle bigger responsibilities. If I am going to faint at a thousand dollar problem, I will surely kill myself over a million dollar problem. As the amount of chaos in my life increases, how I respond will determine my how much closer I get to my goals. Fainting is not an option. We are going all the way.

I took a walk along the lake after work today as I needed to be outside to contemplate things. A thought hit me and I must say it was one hell of an epiphany. One of my goals in life is to get dual Canadian and British citizenship. Now how can I explain the fact that I have been fighting left and right to stay in the US instead of moving north? How do you get Canadian citizenship while living in the US? I really have been going about things backwards and need to start aligning my goals with my actions. O and I am learning French in preparation.

Yes I am spending a lot of time philosophizing and redefining myself, and I do believe it will pay off. I need to know myself before I can market myself properly.

Ty

Half Penny Post: WTF Ilene, I mean seriously

I have just finished watching the last episode of the L-Word and all I have to say is WTF? Seriously? There were so many loose ends in this episode that I can't even begin to articulate them. Also whose bright idea was it and by bright I mean in which dimension is it acceptable to give us half a sex scene. You could honestly have skipped including it and given us a lil more somn else. Problem with that is that it begs the question a lil more what?

And don't even get me started on Sarah Shahi. Here I was hoping to see her interact with Shane one more time but I guess that was wishful thinking on my part. I should have known better.

Anyway it was nice to see some of the familiar faces from seasons past. I will miss my love hate relationship with the ladies and my Sunday nights are suddenly free. Quite the problem. I will miss Jennifer Beals' smile most of all. Same can't be said for Jenny's psychotic self.

Anyway back to the drawing board. Any shows that I need to start watching / DVRing since I don't quite have time to watch them?

Half Penny Post: Weekly Rundown

First off we'll take a moment to think of those who passed on this week. A friend of mine lost his grandmama and I felt for him. I've lost all my grandparents but the loss of my maternal grandma was the hardest. Also Tsvangirai (Zim's new Prime Minister) lost his wife earlier today in an accident that left him injured some so my condolences to his family as well.

On to this week's rundown:

• I came across a song that has earned itself a place on this week's playlist. Tis the song Blush by Plumb and it is by no means a new song. Check it out on YouTube sometime. I'm partial to the fan vid that has I Can't Think Straight. My taste in music is across the board so at times I feel like some alternative rock, at times I'm feeling the Lord, at times we taking it back to EarthWind and Fire.
• My website went live officially this week. So we now add hustle # 253,962 to my list of activities. I'm now also an Independent Technology Consultant. My sister thinks that it's funny that I named my website / consulting venture after my "alter ego" Ty.
• The job search hustle continues ... I heard back from the fine folks at AfDevBank and I'm through to the next round. I'm vying for a spot on the DC April interview roster and a job with the organization that starts in August. I am thinking positive thoughts so ... I am going all the way. We are taking this to the bank literarily.
• I'm all about connecting with and connecting people these days. That's my new thing so if you think I can be of assistance let me know, mostly tech stuff though.
• BTW, I am trying to learn French and would appreciate any learning tools or website recommendations.
• My ma is still waiting on her passport. It's been 3 months and it's really wearing her down as she can't travel to any of the neighboring countries.
• Shout out to my fellow queer Zimba who I ran into on AE.
• My phone screen took to the hills yesterday so my calling activities are limited to the numbers that I know by heart aka my sister only.
• I'm on to my next life advancement book and it is Harmonic Wealth (sketchy title but a good and practical read). There needs to be harmony in your life for you to develop wealth in all aspects of it that is, financial (duh), spiritual, mental, relational and physical. Author is James Arthur Ray. As I read books, or listen to CDs, I've taken to writing summaries so that I can recall the main points. I think I'm going to post them on my site website. I'll put each week's links in the weekly rundown.

Teach Tolerance and have an awesome weekend!

Ty

Half Penny Post: Thoughts and other random things

I have the day off of work today so I've spent it lounging, online doing research, job hunting, paper writing, errand running etc. I do suffer from a case of ADD at times which is why I have 23 different things going at a given time.

Today's post is full of random bits and questions answered from Cherry Bomb a few weeks ago. Jr, I'm thinking this is a post that you might wanna skip as there might be things you don't wanna know about ur sis.

• I'm beginning to encounter more African queers which I think is one of the coolest things. Even a Zimba or two have shown up and I am beyond ecstatic. AfterEllen is a great way to meet em.
• Of all the fine actresses of color, I'm super hot for Sanaa Lathan, Sheetal Sheth and Nicole Pina.
• I've developed an interest in spoken word and YouTube being the necessary evil that it is means that I've watched a lot of Def Poetry.
• I've developed a great dislike for shirt wearing. If I'm at home and in my room, odds are pretty good I'm shirtless. Yes I love my body that much.

Truth or Strip

Have you ever walked in on someone doing something that they shouldn't have been? What?

Friends in college getting their swerve on. I didn't even know the 2 knew each other. I blame this on class being let out early.

What's the strangest thing you've done to get a person's attention?

No idea. I talk to people that's about it really.

If you could get $25,000 for stripping naked on TV would you?

Nope. How much would it take? A hella lot.

Have you ever considered being a stripper? Why?

Who doesn't want to be called Hot Chocolate or Juicy Peach or whatever they call strippers these days? NOT!

Have you ever fantasized about having sex in a public place or actually done it?

Strip: Socks

What's something sexual that you used to think of as vulgar and inappropriate and now don't?

Strip: Sweatshirt

If someone made a movie about my life what would they call it?

What not to do

If you were given 6 million dollars but had to give up sex and masturbation, would you do it?

Depends on how long we're talking about.

Who was the first person you ever had a crush on and how old were you?

Hell if I can remember.

If you had a half hour to live what would you do?

Not sure really. Probably call up family and tell em I love em and then make sure my will is in order. Don't want anybody questioning who gets what from my non existent estate.

If you were guaranteed an honest answer from any person in the world, who or what would you ask?

My dad - why the hell he was such a jackass to my mum.

Majority of the time who or what do you think about when you masturbate and why?

STRIP! I ain't putting my business out like that. T-Shirt

Have you ever dated 2 people at the same time without telling them? Why didn't I tell them?

Yes, t'was an ego thing.

What's your most intimate fantasy?

Strip: Cargos

If you could describe urself as a weather event what would it be and why?

What the hell kind of question is that?

Would you rather have perfect hair, body, face etc?

Neither. I would love some Michelle O brains.

Have you ever had a one night stand?

Nope. I am hella conscious about who be rolling through my sheets.

What's the worst thing you've done on a webcam?

Nothing. Don't want my shit in YouTube.

What's my fav sex toy?

Strip: Shorts

We'll stop here as there is only so much that can be taken off legally :P.

Ty

Half Penny Post: Recharged

A day or two off the grid works wonders for one's health.

This afternoon I watched both I Can't Think Straight and The World Unseen. Freaking awesome! I highly recommend the 2 movies back to back. Nothing like queer women of color to make life bearable... even if they are only acting.

My ears still hurt like the dickens but I do not have an ear infection thankfully. It seems to be stemming from my sinusitis. Bah!

Ty