I have learned, or I am hoping that I have learned, to gather up ALL of the presents on Christmas morning, rather than get to the end of gift-opening and say “Oh wait, I forgot something!” and run off getting something else. Usually for Kathleen.
Category: Life
Go With It
From Jenn:
“I’ve learned that being flexible and open to change (very hard for me) can result in some really cool and fun experiences! Planning less and “going with the flow” is often worth it.”
Secure WiFi? Why, Yes!
Today I learned how to password-protect my wireless router, about 10 years late but what the heck?
Kat and I followed the instructions on HowToDoThings.com, which were much more accurate and complete than the ones from the router manufacturer!
I also learned how fun it is to do techie things with Kat, who got her new laptop running just minutes ago (and wanted to connect to a secure network).
RSVP already!
I have learned, again and again, that it is really rude to not RSVP.
And I promise to try very hard to never forget again.
Go For It!
My friend Nancy posted all of this on Facebook:
“I have learned that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.
–Henry David Thoreau
Today, stand in your power, achieve your dreams, and enjoy your day!”
Check it Twice
the calendar appointment that is! I have learned (again and again), to confirm the time in advance, particularly if the time changed or was unclear at some point. Otherwise I’ll be on time (if I’m lucky) for the wrong time!
Be Discreet
This is something I learned from Tina: Be discreet.
If you can’t be discreet, at least be confusing, so that if someone rats you out, they use the wrong name altogether and your totally innocent friend gets blamed.
One or the other.
“Do It With Energy”
Elaine Fong, our amazing Taiko teacher, taught the WSS drummers this in our last rehearsal (it’s big):
“If you are going to be wrong, do it with energy!”
She was telling us that we need to stop being tentative on the big drums – to go for it – and look like we know what we’re doing.
The result is here. Advance to 4:30 to see the windup to the big finish by the group. Maybe not exactly the same moment, but with great energy!!!
Another Glass Overflowing
Barbara and I figured this out: instead of imagining all the people who might criticize you gathered in one place (it seemed like a model of efficiency at the time), it is much more fun to imagine your own personal fan club: a collection of the people who think you’re great, no matter what you do. Those people rock! Just picturing them made us happy. BTW they weren’t all people. At least one was a cat.
Who are the people in your personal fan club?
Move On
Michelle learned this when she lost her job last week:
“You are easily replaced and people at work might care about you for a moment but then they move on because they’re glad it’s not them. The people who really care about you are the ones you choose to have in your life.”
Jane's Lessons Learned 