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Wednesday
Oct022013

The Long Road home, and When things go wrong! (A Short story)

Road

The long Road Home!

It was a dark and stormy night and nothing in the world could stop the downpour. The rain came down as if the heavens opened up and started crying.   You couldn’t see a foot in front of you and not even the head lights could help.   You wonder if your going the right way or if took the wrong road.   This long winding road just seems to unfamiliar and and a little spookie.   You pas by farm houses and see only a flicker of light from a few of them.   You check your watch and it says it is 9:00 o’clock PM.   It seems kind of odd that all these houses would be dark.   Your gas gauge is reading empty and you will need to get more gas.  You come to a gas station and you pull in to the next available gas pump.   You hear “ching … ching… ching” as your car stops.  

As you wait, you hear foot steps coming closer and you look to see who it was.  You hear a “BOOM” from the storm, it makes you jump and ask  “Who are you?”   He replies, “The gas attendant, sir.  You can call me Bob!”.   “Sorry Bob, it seems I been feeling on edge.  Please fill my car up with regular unleaded.” I said to the attendant.   He says, “certaintly sir, and no problem, this country side can do that to some people.”

The story and you!

So as you can see this is where I left the story and I have been thinking something else should go wrong after that but my brain coulnd’t come up with it.   I am asking my readers what it should be and what you think of this short story so far.   Should I make the driving more exciting or should I make the driving more longer.   You will help me develop this story and hopefully we can have a little fun with this story.  I’d love to hear your comments and suggestions.

Thursday
Aug082013

Five Portable Apps for a website owner!

47% of my life is a portable app

Kompozer for Portableapps.com

I’ve been using this because of my computer is dieing.   I have been using this with my club.  I have been using this for all sorts of wysiwyg editing.   It’s is a great app!

FileZila Portableapps.com

If your like me and you want to be able to to upload and download files from your host server.  This is a must have!

FocusWriter Portableapps.com

Great little application for those of you who must keep focus.   I’ve been using this for quite a long time for writing my book!  A Must have for those who use portable apps!

FireFox Portableapps.com

If you go to libraries then this must be an essential thing.   You can have it in conjuction with Lastpass portable and keep your passwords safe from key logging that someone might of put on the system.  You should also have 2 factor authencation to prevent you Lastpass account from being compromised!

Goldict Portableapps.com

If your like me you have to worry about spelling.   I don’t always spell the right word, but this little application can help keep you from making any major mistakes.   This is something I use all the time to help with writing the books.

What apps do you use?  leave a comment and tell people which ones work for you!

Tuesday
May282013

What I have learned from being a leader and not a Follower!

Leadership

Leadership and Qualities!

 

When you see someone walking down the road, do you stop or let them keep walking?  This is where a leader and follower will differ.   I am going to talk about what it is to be leader:

 

Yes, in all my research, the greatest leaders looked inward and were able to tell a good story with authenticity and passion. Deepak Chopra

Ever since the last few months, I have not had a lead role.  I recently began to transition from a doer or a follower to leader.   There is many facets to being ones people come to for help but it also comes with great responsibility.   So nothing I say can ever get you ready to be a leader but  I can sure try!

Take Every Chance, Drop every Fear!

This is something that I saw a few weeks ago that just kept on sticking in my mind.  If your going to be leader you need to take risk.  For example:

I was at work, and I know this assignment is going to end.  I decided today was going to my day.  I walked up to a lady and asked you out on a date.  It didn’t go as well as I expected but at least I am not sitting at home wondering the old story of “What if’s??”

As you can see there are many ways you can take  but the best results I have seen is know your capabilities and use them to your fullest.  Some risks you can’t take but some risks, might make it just that much better for your TEAM.

There is no I in TEAM!

This is another good one, that just makes you understand more about how leading will impact your results.  If you are constantly worried about me, then you can’t possibly be thinking about them.  So when you want results, you put your team first and you become second, third, and so on. This is something I have found out to be true also.   If you want to succeed in anything, you work with your team and  you NEVER use I in any context unless it was to mean “I went to the bathroom!” Would be kind of hard for your team to go to the bathroom with you.

Even leaders need help!

Any day I go into work, I am certain of one thing.   I will ask help for something or other because I know my limitations and I also know that to ask for help doesn’t show me weak but someone who wants to fix something or get something done.   Those who don’t ask for help or ask questions are just asking for trouble but those who do ask gain everything. 

These are a few simple rules I have started to follow and they seem to be working really well for me.  I will keep looking and hopefully I will come up with even more.  One other tidbit, learn to write better and that will help you get what you are wanting done.

Paul Sylvester

Friday
Jan182013

Link Round for Friday January 18, 2013!

Wednesday
Jan092013

Gee, Thanks for sharing! 4 reasons why you should share!

The Duck Episode!

Sharing shows support!

Have you ever seen the cheerleaders?  Or Mascots?

These are they types of people who you probably never understood until now.  

When you share a post or recommend a post you are helping to support the blog or even recommending people to check out these person's blog.   Some people blog for fun other like to blog for money.   I'm here because I'm passionate about a lot of different areas.  

Sharing is good business!

Imagine yourself talking to another business owner.   He tells you that he has recommended customer to your business.   

When you share you recommend another blogger or business that may make contact with them to bring in even more good stuff.   So by sharing a blog post or recommending a blog you are helping yourself.

Sharing is fundamental!

When you were young, didn't you share you toys?  Everything in life should be shared to your friends.  We want to connect to our friends and encourage them.   

When you share to your friends and family you are telling them you love them and appreciate them.  You also show them you are thinking of them!   

The Golden Rule!

"Due unto others as you would have done unto you!"

When you share you are telling people you are doing right.   It's a way to make sure people help you and encourage you in the same process.   So by sharing you are following the Golden Rule!

Isn't it time for you to share a blog post or a blog and recommend it to all your friends.  See the share buttons farther down.   How about sharing and showing everyone you care!

Paul Sylvester

Tuesday
Jan082013

Hey Monkey Get off my Back!!!

monkey checking monkey checking monkey checking monkey

Have you ever had a Monkey on your back?

I've had several monkeys on my back.   Two of them are my children, they seem to like to climb on my back. ALOT!  This brings me to something that is near and dear to my heart.   Getting stuff done while having to handle those unexpected situations or as I call them monkeys! 

When you get something unexpected how do you deal with them?   

Most of us would argue that it isn't the monkey but the stress that goes along with it.

Oh The joy of stress!

Stress is in all forms and shapes, it can be as  simple or as difficult.   It is however a way we are raised and thus we will all handle it differently.   The problem with some people is they don't know how to handle it and it becomes way to much for them.   I've seen it happen and I thought this would be a great topic to talk about.    

This isn't going to my normal posts, it is going to be the one where you should sit back and think about how you would handle stress differently.  

 

Faced with stress, too many people feel they have nowhere to turn to, that they don't have access to the kind of friendships or communities where they can easily and openly share their problems and worries.  
Here are a few ways I like to take stress off and you might want to try them!

Pray

You know Praying seems to really help me when there is something that I don't know how to deal with and usually Stress seems to be a big part of the dealing of what ever I am having an issue with.   So why not just sit where you are and pray.   It really couldn't hurt, probably will help!

Go for a long nature walk

This is really good to do when you it is really nice outside.   You can explore nature and see all the things that might interest you.   I like to just explore the walk and see all kinds of strange and unusual things.

Watch a great Science Fiction Movie/Show

Hey, I'm an avid fan of science fiction and thus it will sometimes let me get my mind off the things that are bothering me.  It also might help me think about the problem while I watch something that is unrelated to the problem and stress!

Read a Book

Although reading a book might sound like a way to avoid the stress, it can be very beneficial when you need to let your subconscious think about the problem at hand.   I usually like to read anything Science Fiction or Technology related so it is a really big selection for me.

Listen to Music

Listening to music especially music that is up beat and makes you happy will do a lot to fight stress and maybe even give you the idea or the help needed to work through the problem.   I've found music can help you clean or do other stuff when needed.

Lastly, Talk to my Friends or family!!

I know this one probably wasn't on your radar but I have found talking to my friends and family about problems will help you deal with stress and maybe they can help you in more ways then one.   So don't be afraid to ask for help on occasion it doesn't mean your weak but that you need help. How do you deal with stress? 

Paul Sylvester

 

Tuesday
Jan012013

Dear my 21 Year Old Self! What I need to tell you now!

 

182/365 Sparkle (+2)

What you need to understand!

Writing isn't an art per say, but it is something that grounds us into who we are today.   I know I have lost a lot but also I know I've gained alot since I was 21 years old.   That is why I'm making this post, not just for me but to help you connect with me the steps I did and why it was so heart wrenching that I'd have to post about it.   Nothing in this post will be talking about technology but it will be somewhat related to technology.   After all, if I wasn't born this website would not exist.   So in a way I guess it is talking about technology.

The Wonder Years!

When I was a boy, I thought like a boy.   When I was a teen, I thought like a teen.   When I was 21, I had great expectations and hopes and dreams.   Nothing in my wildest dreams would I of known where I would be when I was 21, where I am now.    That is the what usually happens when your young.   You got all these things you would like to do or see and they just don't turn out the way you planned.   
I got out of High school and was planning to go to college.   I was actually just about to start college when I met a certain girl.  We will call her "A".  It was a whirl wind romance, fell in love and didn't really have time to think about the future we got into this really well so well, she was pregnant before we were even married.   We had Three beautiful kids and I adore them every chance I get.   The problem with this marriage is we never got along and that might be the fact we never really communicated the way we should of.   I am not going to say it was all her fault, that would be wrong on my part.  We both had something to do with this because it does take two to make a baby.

The Marriage Years!

I've already talked about Eight things you didn't know about me.   It was however a small amount about me.   I was and am still concerned some security but I also would like to share with you my life experience in hopes that you don't make the same mistakes as I have.  Me and my Ex-wife, yes you heard it right, would always yell and argue with me over the stupidest stuff.   I think we sometimes just argued just to communicate.   She expected all this stuff from me and I guess I did the same thing back. I just know that communication is the one thing that if I ever get married again, I will find someone who believes as I do and wants to communicate and not just stay on the computer all the time.  This was a problem for both of us, I guess we didn't really want to communicate.  I really shouldn't say didn't because it was more of a inability to communicate is more like it.  We never while dating ever really communicated and thus it made our marriage that much harder to deal with.

Single Years again!

Well myself, I just hope you see what you have to go through in the next 15 years and to hopefully learn some very important lessons.   When you finally start to date again, I hope you learn to communicate and talk to your next mate.   This way you can know just how well you will do with this person and maybe even find your soul mate.   I just hope you find someone to cuddle with and be happy with.   You deserve to be happy and I know how that feels.  Please understand that the search for this mysterious women is a long process, but when you find that one person it will be worth it.  Please keep laughing and don't forget to stop and smell the roses!

Paul Sylvester

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Sunday
Dec232012

Looking for that Special Someone through Dating Sites!

I Want You to Want Me

Dating Sites and You!

I've recently told you about a few dating sites, and I wanted to talk about my experiences.  Some of the sites that I've tried are:

 

  • Christian Mingle -- I've got my own profile and everything.   I personally have tried this site for several weeks.
  • Plenty of Fish -- This is a good site for people who are wanting to chat for free.
  • Zoosk -- Another site that you can use to find that perfect someone.  I just didn't like the fact that you can look but not chat or even message people without buying a subscription.

 

These are just a few of the sites that you could visit if you are looking for that special someone.  I've been trying these sites few a months and I'm really am hoping I'd find that special someone.

Elizabeth Gallagher where are you?

I've calling out my readers to see if you can help find this person    I know there are people out there that are hopeless romantics but I saw this girl on Christian Mingle and also Zoosk.  Her Profile on one of the sites is quite interesting.  She's a blogger and I'm a blogger also, this would be one of the many things we have in common.   Maybe even have something to do together, she could talk about sports and I'll talk about the technology behind the sports.  It would be a glorious place for fans of sports to understand it. 

I'm hoping she gets word of this post and comes looking herself.   I know I've tried to contact her through the site and not had any luck with her.   I'm not sure if the spam system is blocking my attempts or what so I thought I'd be bold and do something that is totally outside of my comfort zone.   If you know her or her blog make sure to give her my site and tell her to check it out.   If you want also make sure she gets the blog post in question.   

Paul Sylvester

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