At the blink of an eye and... poof... it all changed!

Evolutions, inventions, changes. When did all this happen? Just the other day, not too far away, I had a comfortable 9 to 5 job, with no demands,  no stress, and the term net meeting didn't even exist. Knowing exactly what to do, with training that lasted only 2 weeks with someone sitting next to you at the nearby office desk, who was either retiring, getting promoted or quitting. And the job got done day after day, year after year, and only in english. Now, they ask, do you know manderin chinese? Soon, spanish and portuguse are no longer a bonus. While we were sleeping for a decade or so, somehow the world became awfully flat. Today, I had a long exhausting day! Nothing is simple anymore. We live and work in a different era, with fancy technology gadgets and many social distractions. Quick learning is required, with very little training, in a very fast paced corporate culture! And no excuses, do it or try something else! Online tutorials replace the manual procedural documentation kept overhead or inside a drawer for the candidate to use. Virtual meetings through a phone headset and a computer replace that amicable get together between 2 co-workers. Oh, your co-worker could be sitting now miles away, in what they call sister site, not next door. Instead of going down the hallway to hear the company president talk, we now have conference videos or bridgeline phone calls. My ears hurt! What a difference 10 years make in the world of today's workplace! Poof, poof, poof, all gone, and tomorrow can't wait! Ready or not, gotta do it. So natural for the younger generation. Why wasn't I born when they did? Where is my roller desk, I ask? They reply, your what? Obsolete. And the mandatory compliance classes, so much learning to do, to keep up with the new world! Ok, waking up is in order for this 21st century, or I will be selling flowers I am allergic to, in some supermarket. Or, selling mattresses....???

O Mare e Tu - Andrea Bocelli & Dulce Pontes

Dear Snow, are you staying?

After being hit so many times this winter, crying of desperation is everyone's sole emotion. It's a question everyone is asking on this somber Sunday! I think snow loves our part of the country, covering us again with another soft, fluffy blanket! Sometimes the blanket is heavy, hard to handle and very annoying! We feel that we are ready to store it away and welcome a lighter, more colorful one. We do love our 4 season New England region, and regardless of long winters, we couldn't live anywhere else! Or, could we? But our cars need a good wash, our bushes need a good trim, so please snow go away, Spring is coming!

Photo Therapy.

It is very quiet here and after midnight. I can't sleep but I can hear the sound of a thick silence surrounding me. I am looking at beautiful photos! One can only dream of an easy living and a carefree lifestyle. But dreaming is free, and it is so therapeutic for our body and soul! I shall go to sleep now, as I may not look so beautiful in the morning. But it is Sunday, and Monday an ugly work day, is still a bit far away!

Daughter Interruption

My phone just rang. Daughter: Are you watching TV? Me: No, I am not. Daughter: Turn to channel 165. They are showing 3 houses in Portugal. This lady has to pick 1 out of  3. The show is House Hunters. Me: OK. Wondering if I actually would watch the show, as I am so focused here with my blog. I decided to do both. Daughter cares so much to let me know about these things, I couldn't let her down! LOL  The lady picked a beautiful home, and boy are they gorgeous and expensive! There goes my dream! Ok, back to this...

Welcome to my first blog!

Good afternoon everyone. Today is Saturday, February 26, and here I am creating my 1st blog. Well, not really! I have attempted a few times, failing every single one. I am hoping to make this a successful try and share with you many stories, photos and much more. Two of my favorite things to do, is writing and photo journaling, along with the third favorite thing, which is sharing it all with my family and friends. So, if you decide to follow me, please click on the link follow, and let's travel a fantastic journey through times. After all, we are all passing through ~ ~ ~