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Creating a life of Happiness, Health, Peace of Mind and Contribution I woke up this morning with a hangover of depression from yesterday. I can I achieve a life of happiness? What am I looking to achieve? I sat in Borders reading my African-American history book to get jump start on my classes that start tomorrow. As soon as I walked in, I heard the Isley Brother’s song “Fight the Power” playing on the overhead speakers. I immediately broke out in a dance. I made the cashiers smile. After I sat down to read my book, enjoy my morning’s coffee, I began to think of the things that make me happy. The idea light came on. That’s it. Fill your life with things that make you happy. So, from that point, I … Read entire article »

Yesterday I worked a full day. Afterwards, I attended a meet-up group for Photoshop lovers. We met at the Museum of Contemporary Art. I was the first to arrive. Anna was the organizer. We got to know each other briefly until Manny, a new Chicagoan arrived. We waited until 6:15 p.m. to start our tour. The last time I was at the M.C.A. was almost 4 years ago. It was a different experience as an artist. I see the art quite differently. Overall, I had a wonderful time. I think I’ll go to more Meet-up groups this week before school starts. … Read entire article »

It looks as if I’m retreating back to self. I’m feeling the need to be very withdrawn now. I want to entertain my thoughts with no interruptions or dilutions for anyone else. After getting back from my date yesterday, I’ve concluded that the quest for love should be buried forever.  There is no point in looking for companionship.What is important is that I live to experience life on my own accord. The solutions and answers to my problems can’t be found from someone else. I must create the solutions. And it can’t be resolved without work. Work away from work. There is no resting or relaxing. There is no looking to have a good time. After school finishes in December, it’s back to work for me. First order of business is … Read entire article »

I’m afriad that is is about as good as it gets. I spent today cleaning, making space to paint this afternoon. By 2:00 p.m. I started my Tom Browne painting project. I spent 3 1/2 hours painting. After I finished, I reflected on what I had accomplished. I started thinking about my photograph I took. I thought about my date tommorrow. I thought about my financial circumstances. I thought about the people I call my friends. I thought about my job. Yes, this is as good as it is going to get. First Sitting 3 1/2 hours … Read entire article »

I find myself is the strangest place again. I have many things that will keep me busy, but I find it a struggle to start any activity. Tonight, I had two events that I wanted to go to. An art exhibit and my old singing teacher’s performance at the Drake hotel. When I got home at 3:30 p.m., I had to call the I.R.S. I was finally able to resolve my tax problem. At least for a year. I then had to rush out the house to pay my phone bill. When I got home, it was 5:00 p.m. I took a nap, when I was suppose to wash clothes. I didn’t wash clothes. Time kept rolling along. I bought a canvas to start a new painting. But that would require … Read entire article »

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Tonight I’m starting my musical journey. Practice 1st measure in Jazz Hanon Jazz Chord Guitar Bible – Basic Major exercieses 1-5 @ 50 metronome. Circle of 5th C, F, B flat, E flat – First chord in exercise 1. … Read entire article »