Quick Thinking - I Would Like To Be

These are the kind of articles I love to read. To still see goodness in the land of the living brings a smile to my face. Okay, enough sap, but please read the article. You won't regret it.

Teen who pulled mother and children from train's path says he's no hero - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News Sacramento Bee

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Restored Sunshine now has a Facebook page. You can view it by going here. I'm very excited. This page will just be a place where you can drop a friendly note to anyone or say things like, Thanks to the guy who kept the elevator door opened for me. It meant a lot, thanks!

I know it makes me feel good when I have helped someone else. Or that someone thanks for something I did. I didn't do it for the thank-you, but it doesn't mean I don't appreciate when someone takes the time to say thanks.

So, be that person. Say thank you and "restore" someone's day.

In case you were wondering, this is just Day One of the ideas I have swirling in my brain. I hope you all follow me on this journey.

Thanks for taking the time to do so now!

So, I've Said it Before...

I know I've said the following before, but never have I had it with such conviction. Restored Sunshine is finally going to take off. You will soon be able to be a fan on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

So, what is going on you may ask. Since I've come back from Mexico I've been drifting. I haven't been very sure of what I've wanted to do and quite frankly scared to embark on anything else. That is not the norm for me. Sure I get scared of doing new things, but usually I enjoy a new adventure. My usual MO is to jump in feet first and then take a look around.

Thankfully though, I've been reading several books and my pastor has been preaching a series on Bridges and the risk involved. That's what I need to do, take a risk. As I watched a hockey game this became even more clear. The winning team had not only made the most goals, but it had taken the most shots at the goal. For their 122 shots at the goal they only had 4 go in, but the other team only had 110 shots and only 1 go in the goal.

I find this true with life. Sure, because of the risks I'm taking I have every chance of failing, but if I don't try, then I'll never succeed. There is nothing to say that this new venture won't be a success. Maybe this is finally me finding my purpose and passion. The truth is I'm okay with it failing because my worst fear is not failure, but a wasted life.

I will make the most of this life while I'm here and do what I can with what God has given me. So, today, which is also a Monday, I present to you the future, my future, which will include a new company, new project, and new idea: Restored Sunshine.

First Day Dreaming

I don't think I've been this hopeful in quite some time. I have my fingers crossed on a few deals, but it was just nice today. It felt like finally some of my "good work" was paying off. In Galations 6:9 it says, "Don't grow weary of doing good." Well I don't know about any of you, but I sometimes grow weary of it. It seems sometimes that you always try to do the right thing and it still craps all over you.

Well, today it felt like some of that goodness was paying off.

I called the company today that makes the major component of what I want to do. The whole problem is that even though it appears as though it is perfect I have no way of demo-ing the product before purchase. And for a start up $4500 is a lot of money for a product I'm not a 100% positive about.

My next move will be to call the health department and see what they are going to require. Because then I know what kind of place I need to rent. I have the basic idea: cement floor, drain in the middle, sink. After that I don't have the details.

Thankfully that is next week's problem. I'm sleeping tomorrow and doing some relaxing. By relaxing I mean watching all the Law & Order: Criminal Intent episodes I want without any input from anybody. I'm particulary sad about Goren and Eames leaving so this video from quietfire is spot on. Plus its a great song and vid. Enjoy!

Beginning of a Dream

So, I have this dream where I'm independently financially sound. I have another dream that involves cookies, and not eating them. This is the beginning of these two dreams.

So I have the idea, I spoke with my investor, whom I'll call Mr. Nice, and he gave me some ideas about how to start this dream. I have to admit I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. There are so many things to consider and do. I've almost got all my start-up costs done. I think I've found the special equipment I need, I just need to see if I can get a demonstration of it.

Finally, I think I have the recipe, but I'm not quite sure. My gut is not quite convinced and it needs to be.

Did I mention I'm incredibly overwhelmed? I'm excited, but deeply overwhelmed. So, I'll call the company today, see what they say about a demonstration. If that all works out the next step is to start the process of getting my own company. If that happens I'll reveal the name then. :)

On an un-related note I think Lady Gaga should release an album where she slows down her songs, because there are so many that are as fantastic slowed down as they are sung now. I fell in love with her introduction on the Ellen show.



So the future starts today!

I Conveniently Already Had a Label Called 'Brain Overload'

So I've been missing from my blog. Well missing it in the sense I haven't been doing it. That's horrible to say, but I honestly have to wonder who cares what I have to say? I mean, it is not ground breaking, most of what I show you is something you could find on your own (if you lived in my mind), but nothing major. Everyone who reads this I know and love and usually speaks with me more than once a week.

However, I just can't leave it. When I need a chance to express my nerdy self and share things this is the place I do it. Also my brain is fried, I'm tired, and I've really enjoyed this video.

Happy New Year!

A shocking title to be sure, but it is time to talk about that wonderful time where we can all take a deep breath, brush off the past year, and go on to the new year with hope and optimisim of what might come.

Now I know many of you had a great 2009, mine was not an easy year for me, so this new year brings wth it real hope for a new future. I've waited a long time for certain things and I can only hope that this is the year that it happens for me.

I want the unexpected in delightful ways and at least one of my deep desires. Yesterday would've been a great day to remember all of 2009 and what it has brought to me, but the truth is I would like to put most of it behind me and look forward with a fresh start.

With that in mind I only have one link for you: 101 New Uses for Every Day Things. May your new year be wonderful and blessed!