What really happened ?

After watching Amelia with a friend, I decided to look up any recent proposals as to what really happened to Amelia Earhart. In Lorenzi's article ("http://news.discovery.com/history/amelia-earhart-resting-place.html), it is posed by a forensic anthropologist that, "Amelia landed and died on the island of Nikumaroro". This sounds like a plausible conclusion because of the findings stated in this article and all of the odds against her. Another more recent article, helped me to feel even more solid in this resolution. http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=12430560

I find all of this very fascinating because of the amount of gumption Amelia had to have in order to continue in the pursuit of her dream, despite any criticism. In her words, "The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward" (http://www.ameliaearhart.com/about/quotes.html). This statement alone illuminates the embodiment of Amelia's personality that I respect and would like to emulate. I have even considered using her name for my future child, whenever that day might come. Even people in her day considered this. It was stated on Amelia Earhart's official website that, "
Earhart had such an impression on public that people often wrote and told her about naming babies, lakes and even homing pigeons "Amelia."" (http://www.ameliaearhart.com/about/quotes.html).


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Have you Ever...

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Have you ever had so much on your plate that you feel totally overwhelmed to the point of feeling like no more can be added? I am sure everyone has. I am at that point right now. So many new things are happening at once, and I'm in the midst of a job search still! Also, I have decided to pursue a paralegal certificate. My mind is telling me mixed messages. One message is saying, "You can do anything." The other message is saying, "What are you getting yourself into? Can you manage it all?" I know in the end that whatever happens is what was meant to happen. For now, I just have to concentrate on moment to moment and day to day.

I am extremely thankful that I have time to spend with friends on Friday and a softball tournament on Saturday to help take my mind off things a bit.

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Sparking Creativity...

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I am always trying to find a way to "spark my creativity" and get out of the funk of having a brain fart or simply not having written in awhile. According to Jim Kukral, "The ideas are not really coming out of nowhere. Our subconscious and even our conscious minds are at work during down times like gardening. Sometimes down time is the only time we have to actually think about breakthrough ideas or new products or creative approaches. On a typical work day we tend to be occupied with phone calls, answering emails, meetings, writing and other specific tasks, leaving little open time. We may have to get out of the office to have unfettered time for creative thinking."

His thoughts are spot on. I definitely find that I am always coming up with my best ideas at times like this, but the problem is remembering them. I really need to buy myself a small notebook that is easily accessible for times like this.

An article I came across while searching for other ideas for "sparking creativity" is called 16 Ways to Spark Creativity. The common strand I noticed within the tips was basically the idea that stepping out of your comfort zone or your usual habits is a must. One of the tips reminded me of a suggestion a professor once made. She said that, if you listen to music while writing, try listening to something you don't normally listen (e.g. a different genre or music without lyrics) or don't listen to music at all. Changing your environment or writing at a different type of day than usual were other suggestions she made.

Lately, I have been painting and drawing more than writing. I am hoping that I "spark my creativity" soon, especially with the big writing project that I have trying to get back to for awhile. I have been stumped with how I want to revamp the bigger piece of the project.

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Nerves

Before coming to NY to visit cousins, I was nervous about seeing them again. It had been so long since the last time I saw them, and I didn't know what to expect. I am so glad that I came. Today was a great day. I had a really good talk with one of my cousins that I was really close with before and have hopes for it to be forever from this point on.
Playing catch with another cousin today was also very nice. It allowed for an ease of conversation.
My heart definitely feels more at ease.

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One Day Review

I saw One Day with my cousin and her close friend. I went in not knowing much about the movie, except for the fact that Anne Hathaway was one of the stars. I was excited to see that Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe) was the other main star. The two main stars definitely worked well together.
Some might say that this was a typical sappy love story, but I think that it was a bit of a step above. The plot mainly focused on a particular day that started as the day they graduated from college and turned into the day they that could be called their first day of the decision to be friends. I won't divulge too much more than that. I will say that there is a plot point much later in the movie that I was not expecting. This point made my gut twist and knuckles clench. I can see why the writer(s) added this part but at the same time was disappointed.
Aside from this, the movie was pretty good. I would give it a B+ for its interesting plot strategy, solid actors/actresses, and superb scenery.
It could be considered a "netflixer", but I wasn't completely disappointed in paying to see it in the theater. You decide! Either way, I think you will be satisfied.





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New experiences

I was initially worried about driving to New York from VA, but I was definitely more worried than I should have been. Such is life! Really the only difference is that it is more congested than 95 with a bit of a different driving style. If I had to, I probably could get used to it.
The scenery from VA to NY was definitely beautiful, especially the water. I wish I could have taken pictures. Another thing I passed was Ripken Stadium, which most certainly brought a smile to my face.
More to come....



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