Buzz of the Week
Love, Always - There are plenty of people in the world who are in love today. There are also people who are currently heartbroken, trying to do something to get their mind off of their ex boyfriend/girlfriend. The definition of Love is one of those things that is open to interpretation, but when someone feels they're in love, it is pretty matter of fact.
Many times we invest so much in our relationships that we lose ourselves in them. We lose our identity and feel incomplete without our significant other. I've experienced some of the most beautiful, wonderful people, become a replica of themselves, minus the confidence and self esteem. It happens to the best of us too. I remember my dad telling me, "Boy you ain't had your heart broken before." I didn't have plans for that , but as sure as the sky is blue, heart break happened to me too.
We have all these tangible things that are needed to validate us. But true happiness comes from within and not from some engagement ring or trophy wife.
It's hard being alone. Sometimes we put up with not so great relationships to avoid loneliness... Not the best move. We need to view ourselves as fortune 500 companies. When we "merge" with another company, it has to be a good fit. If it's not, okay, we are still doing great without the merger. But the most important thing is to experience happiness (or profitability for the sake of my metaphor) prior to any merger so that you understand YOUR worth. If it ain't a win win, take your business elsewhere.
Sorry about the one week delay...But I will be posting multiple times this week.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Please, Keep Me In The Loop
Baxter's Buzz
Did you get the memo? - How aware are you of things that are going on? What is your focus on? Is it Lindsay Lohan? Is it the Detroit Lions? What about the events going on in Washington D.C.? Or maybe it's your child's dance recital? The new gossip at work?
I think about all of the things that happen every day, and there's a lot going on. From sports, politics, entertainment, to family gossip/news. How in the loop are you? There are days were news of the Detroit Lions excite me to no end. There are days where all I do is watch the world news, observing how things play out politically. Some days, I'll get a call, catching me up on family matters that I had no idea about. How does one keep up?
There are so many things that I feel I need to be aware of, and I consider them all educational. Whether it's the race for governor, or American history and how it relates to current times, both of these things are worthy of a portion of your attention. We should always be learning something.
As I get older, I understand the importance of education. Not just a high school or college degree, but a true understanding of history and current events.
Post 911 Effect - I had a couple of meetings at one of other locations last week, and we share this building with many different business. As I was walking to the elevator, I saw a dude who looked a little suspicious. As we walked past one another, I thought about how helpless we are in situations like that.
Ridiculousness of the Week
Take this job and shove it - Steven Slater, a flight attendant for 28 years became somewhat of a national hero this past week when he quit his job. He didn't write a letter of resignation. He got on the intercom and cursed everyone out! "To the f-ing a-hole that told me to f-off, it's been a good 28 years!" He proceeded to grab two beers and jump down the emergency exit shoot. For anyone that has experienced difficult times at a job, hopefully Steven Slater made you smile a little.
Sports Buzz
Keep your eye on the ball - This guy has been labeled, "The Worst Boyfriend Ever" when he moved out the way as a foul ball hit his girlfriend. There are reports that she has broken up with him. Good for her!
Random Buzz
RIP to Nelson House, founder of the Woodward Dream Cruise. House died this past Thursday of colon cancer, on the heels of the 16th annual Dream Cruise on August 21.
I was in the checkout line this weekend and saw a magazine called Diabetic Living. I think it's awesome that there are resources for folks who have certain diet restrictions. Hell, we all could take a page out of Diabetic Living. Maybe it would add some years on our life.
Did you get the memo? - How aware are you of things that are going on? What is your focus on? Is it Lindsay Lohan? Is it the Detroit Lions? What about the events going on in Washington D.C.? Or maybe it's your child's dance recital? The new gossip at work?
I think about all of the things that happen every day, and there's a lot going on. From sports, politics, entertainment, to family gossip/news. How in the loop are you? There are days were news of the Detroit Lions excite me to no end. There are days where all I do is watch the world news, observing how things play out politically. Some days, I'll get a call, catching me up on family matters that I had no idea about. How does one keep up?
There are so many things that I feel I need to be aware of, and I consider them all educational. Whether it's the race for governor, or American history and how it relates to current times, both of these things are worthy of a portion of your attention. We should always be learning something.
As I get older, I understand the importance of education. Not just a high school or college degree, but a true understanding of history and current events.
Post 911 Effect - I had a couple of meetings at one of other locations last week, and we share this building with many different business. As I was walking to the elevator, I saw a dude who looked a little suspicious. As we walked past one another, I thought about how helpless we are in situations like that.
Ridiculousness of the Week
Take this job and shove it - Steven Slater, a flight attendant for 28 years became somewhat of a national hero this past week when he quit his job. He didn't write a letter of resignation. He got on the intercom and cursed everyone out! "To the f-ing a-hole that told me to f-off, it's been a good 28 years!" He proceeded to grab two beers and jump down the emergency exit shoot. For anyone that has experienced difficult times at a job, hopefully Steven Slater made you smile a little.
Sports Buzz
Keep your eye on the ball - This guy has been labeled, "The Worst Boyfriend Ever" when he moved out the way as a foul ball hit his girlfriend. There are reports that she has broken up with him. Good for her!
Random Buzz
RIP to Nelson House, founder of the Woodward Dream Cruise. House died this past Thursday of colon cancer, on the heels of the 16th annual Dream Cruise on August 21.
I was in the checkout line this weekend and saw a magazine called Diabetic Living. I think it's awesome that there are resources for folks who have certain diet restrictions. Hell, we all could take a page out of Diabetic Living. Maybe it would add some years on our life.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Buzz of the Week
Baxter's Buzz
Hello everyone. I'm back buzzing this week with a variety of topics. Enjoy!
Having Fun Yet? - I was watching one of the channels (Maybe CNN?) and found out that President Obama would be a guest on "The View". There have been folks saying that "The View" is beneath the president. I believe that you reach the people, wherever they are. I watched the interview and he said something very interesting. He talked about making tough decisions and how the things that the media talk about, many times isn't what he is dealing with.
Perception is reality and sometimes we have to appear mad to communicate to the masses that we're mad. As a Detroiter, and a Tigers fan, we've been waiting for the manager, Jim Leyland to lose his cool with his team...in front of the media. What's more important to you: Genuinely caring and working hard, or appearing to genuinely care and appearing to work hard?
When I first started at my current employer, there was a guy who worked there for several years. A real class act, good guy. After less than a year, Dan was leaving the company. We all went out for drinks, and before we parted ways, he gave me some advice: Don't feel bad about letting people know of your good deeds at work. In other words, toot your own horn every now and again. That is not my style, but sometimes when you are humble, you get overlooked...okay, most of the time when you're humble, you get overlooked. So when Obama doesn't get on television and pound his fist, or Leyland doesn't throw a tirade after a tough loss, they're criticized for not caring when that is light years from the truth!
I thinks it is a shame when we have to be WWE entertainers to get our point across. I tell myself all the time that I need to be more vocal, but there's only so much of that I can do. Earlier, I said that you reach the people, wherever they are. Does that mean put on a show to communicate that you're working. I'm not so sure that's what I meant. Good question though. It's actually something that I struggle with because I understand how perception works, and I've gone unnoticed many times because I have not gone out of my way to pat myself on the back.
Sports Buzz
Three's Company? - There is a lot of buzz that Mike Ilitch, owner of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, will attempt to purchase the Detroit Pistons! That would be awesome in my opinion. Potentially moving the Pistons downtown, to share an arena with the Red Wings makes perfect sense. I went to Cleveland this summer with my wife and one of the things that I couldn't shake from my brain was: Why can't Detroit's downtown be this nice? The Pistons won't save downtown, but it would be a wonderful step in the right direction.
Ridiculousness of the week
5,4,3 - Has anyone seen those Quiznos commercials with the cats in those funky costumes?? I can't lie, I'm a notorious clicker, but when I see an ad that catches my eye, I watch. I haven't been able to turn those off....yet.
Once again, I appreciate the two folks that read and support this blog. There will be some changes coming soon, and I'll be sure to keep you two in loop.
Hello everyone. I'm back buzzing this week with a variety of topics. Enjoy!
Having Fun Yet? - I was watching one of the channels (Maybe CNN?) and found out that President Obama would be a guest on "The View". There have been folks saying that "The View" is beneath the president. I believe that you reach the people, wherever they are. I watched the interview and he said something very interesting. He talked about making tough decisions and how the things that the media talk about, many times isn't what he is dealing with.
Perception is reality and sometimes we have to appear mad to communicate to the masses that we're mad. As a Detroiter, and a Tigers fan, we've been waiting for the manager, Jim Leyland to lose his cool with his team...in front of the media. What's more important to you: Genuinely caring and working hard, or appearing to genuinely care and appearing to work hard?
When I first started at my current employer, there was a guy who worked there for several years. A real class act, good guy. After less than a year, Dan was leaving the company. We all went out for drinks, and before we parted ways, he gave me some advice: Don't feel bad about letting people know of your good deeds at work. In other words, toot your own horn every now and again. That is not my style, but sometimes when you are humble, you get overlooked...okay, most of the time when you're humble, you get overlooked. So when Obama doesn't get on television and pound his fist, or Leyland doesn't throw a tirade after a tough loss, they're criticized for not caring when that is light years from the truth!
I thinks it is a shame when we have to be WWE entertainers to get our point across. I tell myself all the time that I need to be more vocal, but there's only so much of that I can do. Earlier, I said that you reach the people, wherever they are. Does that mean put on a show to communicate that you're working. I'm not so sure that's what I meant. Good question though. It's actually something that I struggle with because I understand how perception works, and I've gone unnoticed many times because I have not gone out of my way to pat myself on the back.
Sports Buzz
Three's Company? - There is a lot of buzz that Mike Ilitch, owner of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, will attempt to purchase the Detroit Pistons! That would be awesome in my opinion. Potentially moving the Pistons downtown, to share an arena with the Red Wings makes perfect sense. I went to Cleveland this summer with my wife and one of the things that I couldn't shake from my brain was: Why can't Detroit's downtown be this nice? The Pistons won't save downtown, but it would be a wonderful step in the right direction.
Ridiculousness of the week
5,4,3 - Has anyone seen those Quiznos commercials with the cats in those funky costumes?? I can't lie, I'm a notorious clicker, but when I see an ad that catches my eye, I watch. I haven't been able to turn those off....yet.
Once again, I appreciate the two folks that read and support this blog. There will be some changes coming soon, and I'll be sure to keep you two in loop.
Monday, August 2, 2010
How Are Those Resolutions Going? (Part 1)
Baxter's Buzz
How are your New Year Resolutions going? Oh, wait, did you forget about them? It seems so long ago huh? Well, what now?
I struggle with enjoying myself now, while preparing for the future. Sometimes I'll see someone doing what I dreamed about years ago. What stopped me? The further away the goal is, the more things that could potentially distract you. If you were just heading around the corner, odds are you'd get there without a hitch. But if you were heading across country, there are plenty of obstacles that could deter you. As I get older, I don't too much worry about the 'coulda, shoulda, wouldas' unless I can still change them. I don't worry about the spilled milk, but I worry like hell about spilling it.
I used to think that I was afraid of nothing. Once I realized what I really was afraid of, I told few people. Well, for all two of my two readers; I'm going to let you in on a secret. I'm afraid of failure. I'm also afraid of success. I've been afraid of failure for many years, but my fear of success is an on-again, off-again thing. its not the success, its the consistency that is needed to maintain the type of success I want. So I have chosen to live my 29 years better than most, but not to my full potential, afraid that I won't be able to sustain that level.
How are your New Year Resolutions going? Oh, wait, did you forget about them? It seems so long ago huh? Well, what now?
I struggle with enjoying myself now, while preparing for the future. Sometimes I'll see someone doing what I dreamed about years ago. What stopped me? The further away the goal is, the more things that could potentially distract you. If you were just heading around the corner, odds are you'd get there without a hitch. But if you were heading across country, there are plenty of obstacles that could deter you. As I get older, I don't too much worry about the 'coulda, shoulda, wouldas' unless I can still change them. I don't worry about the spilled milk, but I worry like hell about spilling it.
I used to think that I was afraid of nothing. Once I realized what I really was afraid of, I told few people. Well, for all two of my two readers; I'm going to let you in on a secret. I'm afraid of failure. I'm also afraid of success. I've been afraid of failure for many years, but my fear of success is an on-again, off-again thing. its not the success, its the consistency that is needed to maintain the type of success I want. So I have chosen to live my 29 years better than most, but not to my full potential, afraid that I won't be able to sustain that level.
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