Wanting to help make cruise memories for others...a carpe diem happy thought :)

I have been working through training for my new position as a cruise consultant and am filled with thoughts of helpfulness... at least I want to help in making cruise memories for others!  So this is a new carpe diem happy thought for me.

There are several cruise promotions - check my website to locate one and give me a call. http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/en-US/DeniseHile/home.

Nice time to plan for summer break.

New Position, New Journey, New Memories to be made = Carpe Diem!

Well, it has been awhile since I last blogged, but I must say that this is a great way to share my excitement on a new position as a Cruise Consultant.  It is a great feeling to be able to help others to learn the joys of cruising. 

Cruising gives you the chance to arrive at a destination without having to worry about getting there, a place to stay, food to eat, and the added benefit of entertainment along the way.  I love to feel the ocean breeze in the evening as the ship sails to a destination and watch the stars and moon glide across the night sky.  What a great way to relax and await the next port destination!

So, if you have arrived at a time in your life where you want to explore the world of cruising, check out my site, http://tiny.cc/i2zicx.  I welcome the opportunity to help you on your next journey and new memories!

Cabo Cruise with Larry... great memories!

Another Day, Another Dollar?

Hello out there... I cannot recall who first said this phrase, Another Day, Another Dollar, but it seems to be stuck in my head at the moment.  Probably because I have not been as productive as I could have, or maybe because it just popped into my head from my memory.

So, does this mean I should have paid more attention to time going by today?  I don't know, but I do feel that sometimes you need to slow down and forget about the hours of the day... it is hard to do, but it is also a means of taking a look around you... a carpe diem moment can happen that way.

Meds helping me out more today, but a ways off from feeling okay.  Mostly, I am feeling a little bit trapped inside and not able to enjoy outdoors weather.  Thankful for the day none the less.  It is always a good thing to be thankful for the day, even when it may not have been what you set out for, planned, etc.  Another phrase comes to mind... life can spin on a dime.  So what helps is to be flexible, let things go, and hope for a good ending.

With that in mind, I should say goodnight.

Hope you had a carpe diem moment today.  If not, seek it tomorrow.

Why voting matters to me...

I grew up in a labor union family with both parents in different unions but both clearly thankful for what that meant in the 60s and 70s for a family of 8.  It was because of the wages that were, at that time, decent and in line with the cost of living that it was easy to be part of the the middle class - at least the lower end of it.  

I remember my father's health, which was in poor condition, and his work offering him a supervision position.  My father would not think of leaving a good union position that held a sense of security and fairness.  During this era in time, the CEOs were more aware of the need to keep a good relationship with employees that lead to employer loyalty which meant less turnaround time.  Funny how the costs associated with turnaround hiring and training have little meaning these days.  Not so funny how it is considered okay for the massive wage gap between CEO and workers, which stands at an obscene ratio.

So what has changed?  Enter Capitalism and greed.  Loss of Compassion and thoughts of helping the other guy as you have been helped along the way.  Paying it forward - is this still true?

Random thoughts for today

Hello out there.  It is mostly  a sunny day here on the farm...

In pursuit of living out my life in the spirit of Carpe Diem, I have a few things to share about today.

Sunshine is good for the soul and also for crops starting to grow in the ground.  So today is a day to acknowledge the sun the Good Lord has provided and to enjoy the feel of warmth on my skin.  It has been a day of dr appointments. and prescription getting, and hopefully getting over this illness that is seriously hurting my ear, noise, and throat canals...ugh.

So what can I say that also sums up a Carpe Diem day....
A walk around the yard to take in the spring season blooming all around, with birds and all creatures busy at their tasks.  Our dog, Sassy, seems to be enjoying her day today, part of which involved a few naps at her usual locations next to the house.  I have learned to leave room for her and not plant in her "spots" as it is a waste of my time and money.

Assisting a student that is completing a course from spring semester - yes, I am helping for a hopeful success instead of failure so that to me is the spirit of Carpe Diem.

Carpe Diem... It really is about thinking of others, too.  Maybe it is mostly about that.

Thank you for a day of sunshine, Lord.

Wishing you a Carpe Diem moment each day.

Life changes...

Okay, I have started in a new direction, well, actually, I was started in a new direction for a few years.  But, the transition has begun.  A new direction, a life change... hope for a more rewarding and fulfilling career.  It is truly Carpe Diem - in progress. 

Memories of my mother

A reflection on the passing of my mother on May 15, 2012.

Mother and Me memories…

Mother in the garden behind our house and the strawberry patch. 

Mother fixing pies and the leftover crust becoming cinnamon and sugar crisps

As children, when Mother would try to keep all six of us together during outings she would call us by reciting all of our names –even if it just speaking to one of us.  Lynn, Randy, Denise, Steve, Tim, Shari… and if necessary she would include our middle names!

Mother, me, Mary, and Loralie spent many weekends having lunch at Applebee’s and walking through the Mall.  Mother loved stopping and chatting with anyone we met while out and she enjoyed introducing us.  She always introduced me as her daughter that worked at Ball State and married a farmer.

Mother loved to come over and visit the farm and the boys.  Part of her childhood, she lived on a farm and her grandparents owned a farm in Wells County. 

When Mother was over for parties, she would show the grandchildren how to play the piano. 

Mother would call and remind me when she needed more salt water taffy or crème savers, her favorites.

Mother and me had annual Memorial day drives to the cemeteries to place flowers on all of the Bright, Brookshire, Scott, Harrold, Bowen, and  Miller graves, which always included a stop by James Dean’s grave.  Mother was very proud of being in plays with James Dean at Fairmount High School. 

Mother once told me that she worked so much during our childhood so that spending time with the grandchildren helped her feel better about time lost.

Mother was very private about her emotions and feelings but I knew she missed Daddy and I am thankful she is now with him again.