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Do You Know What You Like to Do?
Do you know what you like to do? On the face of it, that seems like a really stupid question! Of course I know what I like to do .... don't I? As I think I've mentioned several times already, I've been doing lots of reading, and thinking, and exploring of ideas and concepts relating to exactly what it is I am here to do on this planet. … [Read More...]
Going Paperless Redux: Using Electronic Records and How to Prevent Identity Theft
Some time ago I wrote about going paperless. The advantages of having a paperless electronic records system are many - reducing clutter, saving time, being more productive, easier access and cross filing of documents - the list goes on! How many of you still have a messy paper based system at home? I certainly was one of those people who … [Read More...]
Introducing Awesome Things, and How I Broke a Societal Convention
I received lots of positive feedback on the "Awesome People" concept - thanks to those that let me know they enjoyed it! Following on from that, I'm going to kick off sooner rather than later a new section on The Carpe Diem. I was going to let things bed down a little first, but then earlier this week I had something happen - or rather, I did … [Read More...]
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Remembering to Slow Down and Enjoy the Journey
One of the things I have noticed as I get deeper into this blogging adventure is just how quickly it can accelerate away from you. I think most of us are familiar these days with the pace of twenty-first century life, and it’s a common refrain indeed to lament about how busy we all are, [...]
Awesome People #1: Nicole Rivera
Hi everyone! I’m back home for a brief respite, quick unpack/wash the clothes/repack and off again But I have just enough time to unveil one of the new things I want to do regularly on the Carpe Diem. Welcome to – Awesome People. Since my marriage separation eight months ago, one of the things I [...]
On the Road Again
A quick update to let you all know that I’m traveling for work quite a fair bit over the next three weeks. At the moment I have my trusty iPad, but that’s not quite as conducive to blogging as I would like. Consequently things might be a little quieter than I would like on the [...]
From the Archives
The Carpe Diem Gets An Upgrade
Hello everybody, as you can see the Carpe Diem has had a facelift! I have decided to use the Lifestyle theme from the Genesis framework. I’m still tinkering around, so there may be a brief delay in posting new content while I get everything up and running. I have plenty of upcoming posts though [...]
Thursday Morning Humour – The Bucket List
Came across this article via a link on Facebook, it made me laugh but I thought highly appropriate for the Carpe Diem. The article: First on my bucket list, um… buy a bucket! | Article | The Punch. While this is obviously written tongue in cheek, I admit not not having a bucket list [...]
A Few Days Away …
I took some time out this week and had a few days away. I actually caught up with a very good friend from school, we were both huge Cold Chisel fans back in the day, but we never saw them live. Some time back we made a deal that if they ever re-formed again we [...]
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