First pumpkin carved

I have never carved a pumpkin before, and while Halloween is celebrated in Colombia, it was not one celebrated to the point it is here. In Colombia we go all out for Christmas, with “El Pesebre” (the nativity scene) and other food and decorations. But Halloween is looked at as a kiddy holiday to dress [...]

My Life’s Soundtrack

Music is a big part of my life. One post would never be enough to list all the music that I love, but I will make an honest attempt at compiling the sountrack to my life. It is sort of a self inflicted meme. Heck maybe I can get the rights to [...]

HNT Half-Nekkid Thursday (Dragon Tattoo)

If you have read the about me page and clicked around to 100 things, you will have found out that I have a tattoo. I love tattoos, and it is an addiction that I have kept somewhat at bay, but I want to get more tattoos as soon as I have more money.

Conflict

“In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.”
-Tao Te Ching
I was looking for a quotation on conflict, and then I found so much more. I [...]

Relaxing Weekend

For a change this weekend was super relaxing. I have not come back to work and felt this refreshed in quite some time. Not even 3 day weekends have felt this good. Saturday we had some family and friends over to play some cards, we played some poker and had a good time… even though [...]