Today I tried a new drink. It was lovely.
Musically yours,
Amy Zents
They say laughter and yawns are contagious.
I believe whining is also contagious.
My dog was in a kennel for a week. She is now at home. Sadly, since then, it’s the first time ever that I’ve heard her whine.
I imagine she picked it up from listening to the whining of other dogs.
It’s important that we don’t catch the “whining” habit from others.
It’s very easy to do.
Musically yours,
Amy Zents
l hope your day (or night) is going well.
It seems everywhere we look someone is opining on the lousy state of things, both on a global and personal level.
It is far easier to bemoan the world’s problems, (and our own,) then to actually do something about them!
I hope you are doing well in your corner of the
world.
Have a wonderful day (or night!)
Musically yours,
Amy Zents
Today l learned to be more present. There is a lot of talk online about mindfulness. Rightly so. Really, when someone is too fixed on a desired outcome they don’t have control over, there is no real enjoyment. Life is one big worry. Better to change one’s behaviors and to be focused on moments of now .Then you may be more likely to be happier and make all your dreams come true!
Musically yours,
Amy Zents
I got home yesterday from Colonial Williamsburg in the state of Virginia.
How can I describe the joy of Springtime in that glorious state?
It was positively lovely.
Musically yours,
Amy Zents
Wesley Snipes at Comic Con talking with me
I was just thinking about people I have met who have not had the advantages of those with ambitious aka pushy parents, or siblings.
In my case, it was my sister who actually pushed me to come out of my shell and sing.
Ambitious parents sounds better than pushy parents, but it is great when one or both parents helps you overcome shyness.
As a kid I was shy. It was easier not to risk anything by just hiding or saying little in public.
Of course at home I would sing all day, and talk nonstop.
In public, I was very timid.
When friends of my mother would come over I was bashful. At school I had only one or two best friends and when I grew up I spoke very, very quietly.
I now have an inherent distrust of shy people as an adult.
Most of the adults I know in my world of music instruction and broadcasting are not shy. Thank goodness!!!
Most announcers are so talkative off-air you can hardly squeeze a word in edge-wise, and that is perfectly okay by me.
I think to some extent we all admire people who are bold.
If you are a shy person, remember some of us may view you with inherent distrust. Sly people with a plan often clam up in ordered not to be noticed. Shifty eyes, sly looks and shy personalities are people to be careful around. There is a reason they call outgoing people bold and beautiful!
Musically yours,
Amy Zents
You have to understand that in spite of all the noise from the media, when it comes to living
the good life, it’s all just temporary.
I’ve discovered that while rich people may seem to enjoy finer stuff, their focus is the same as you and me.
They want to enjoy a long life, and they want to continue to be able to afford living the lifestyle they have become accustomed to living.
Sadly, you can’t take it with you.
So, while the majority of people are worrying about accumulating more stuff, the aging well-to-do are concerned about leaving a legacy.
More aging middle-income folks are leaving a horrible legacy, leaving a pile of junk for the family to have to sift through, in order to either sell the house, or to vacate the premises of their deceased parent’s crap.
All these trends are food for thought.
My future plans are to focus on getting better at my work (music, and broadcasting,) so I can earn more money to travel more, and own less stuff.
The stuff I want to buy will be of higher quality and greater value. Less can be more, just remember, try not to leave a lousy legacy.
Musically yours,
Amy Zents
So, are you afraid of being yelled at? If so, then you probably don’t have what it takes to be a business success.
Apparently, studies have shown that emotional resilience is a mark of a key player.
My mum used to kick my butt verbally to get me to move. It was painful and I resented it. However, it did work. I didn’t like it and I wound up being mad at her, so mad, in fact, I wanted to run away from home.
I was delusional. I believed life might offer fun instead of fear. It offers both.
Nevertheless, to be successful one must have the wherewithal to handle criticism and discipline.
Now I am stronger. My mother taught me that.
She was a pragmatist and helped me to quit lying to myself.
Hopefully, we all have role models in our lives to help us to learn to face the facts.
If you want to run with the winners, you need to have the power to handle your feelings, stay focused, and be accountable.
If you don’t care, you will find out too late, there is no one but you to blame for your failure.
Musically yours,
Amy Zents
l attended a talk last night about running. The theme was From couch to 5K.
The talk was informative.
l found out most injuries happen to beginning runners. No big surprise there.
ln fact, the 2 biggest problems come from inadequate training & inadequate gear.
Folks make poor choices when buying running shoes, mainly people buying a half-size too small of a shoe, or else they don’t buy a new pair when the shock absorption in their shoes is shot. After 5 miles of running 25% of shock absorption is gone.
Also, their loose-fitting cotton socks don’t wick away moisture, so they get more blisters.
Next, training is where a lot of runners fall down. Their leg & hip & knee muscles are just too weak to support the pounding.
I learned that running hills is one of the easier ways to injure yourself. Did you know running downhill puts 50% more pressure on your joints? A great way to get sidelined if you are not in condition.
Last, but not least, if you can shorten your stride, you will find less pressure is put on your knees, for health and joy in running!
Remember, to get to where you want to go, you have to walk before you can run!
I will be traveling the next couple of weeks.
I have so much to do before I go. Time to pick up tax forms, run errands, and clean house. I have to push myself to face all my responsibilities.
The problem with me is too often I get too comfortable sitting down
The whole world is in the palm of my hand. I love the Internet, but it slows me down.
I either sleep too much or too little.
Right now I need to get my head on straight, but first a cup of coffee to motivate me.
Probably a bunch of chores could get done if I would just choose 1 to get started on. Firstly, I want to switch all the notifications off on my phone. If I sleep with my phone by my bed the pings, pops, and buzzes keep me waking up all night! I had better get going.
Lots to do, and it’s already the afternoon!
Musically yours, Amy Zents
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