Labeled as Paranormal

I was watching a show where the lady was having issues with her daughter. Her daughter was seeing this girl named Emily, but the mom and dad could not see her. The daughter was having issues with this Emily person but since she was invisible to the mom and dad, they felt powerless. On the show, the little girl tumbled down the stairs and told her mom Emily pulled her down the stairs. The mom was crying in the corner by the end of the show because she didn't know what to do anymore. 

I tried to think of solutions for what, in the show, was being labeled as paranormal actvity. I thought back to when I've been with kids that little and remembered them telling me about people they were seeing, including monsters. When there was a monster claim I had my fists ready to pound them and would ask the kids where they were. After the kid points out the direction of the monster, I kick the poop out of that invisible beast! It always seems to help the kids. Ideas?

Balanced Health

I was just reading through this article from Forbes and found it interesting, but not surprising, that the health care wants and needs of people are primarily focused on customized care. What this means is people are interested in health care that has a far and wide reach. As the article states, this includes, but is not limited to tele health, mobile health and the sharing of health information. 

Tele health can be understood much like television, or telepathy. It's transmitting messages through devices such as the television, internet, nonverbally from person to person, etc. Mobile health is desired by the people which means that health care that can be accessed from anywhere. Lastly, the sharing of health information is important in promoting awareness and empowerment to persons. 

This type of health care makes sense in the place we are but the concern rests here: we are desiring more connectedness while disconnecting. The question is: How can we remain connected while we are disconnected? Somewhere in the answer, balance exists. 

Link to Forbes article: http://www.forbes.com/sites/theapothecary/2013/12/09/global-study-finds-majority-believe-traditional-hospitals-will-be-obsolete-in-the-near-future/?utm_campaign=forbestwittersf&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

Queen of Looneyville

I remember it like I always have but now it looks so different to me. We were being casted in our Jr. High play and we were covering the story of Raggedy Ann and Andy. I, of course, wanted to be Ann, who had blond hair, blue eyes and looked the exact opposite of me. The love of my life at the time was casted the role for Andy and one of my prettiest friends was casted the role for Ann. I was casted the role of the Queen of Looneyville. I was not thrilled at all, to say the least. 

I wished I looked different so I could have a different role because I surely was capable of playing any other role besides the Queen of Looneyville. My teacher, Ms. Good could clearly see my disappointment and gave me some words of wisdom about it. "Suzie, sometimes a role is casted that might not look attractive or wanted, but it takes a certain type of character to be able to step into these unique roles. You could play any other part, but who would I put in your place if you were somewhere else?"

After I decided she was right, I was the perfect fit for the part, I put my mind into it. Plus, one of my friends was casted the part of plaing the donkeys ass where he just stood in the back end of the donkey costume. I was happy with my part when I got to look at it from that perspective. Me playing my part probably made him feel better about himself too. He probably got his kicks in the donkey costume when I had to play the Queen of Looneyville. We both just did what we had to do until the play was over. 

A Nelson Mandela Tribute

"You're my girl!" He smiled at her with uncontainable excitement. She caught his drift but didn't fully understand what he meant.

He came to her when she was at her lowest. She tried to conceal her emotions in front of him but he read her like an open book. 

She could hear the muffled tone behind his laughter and knew he felt her pain. It hurt her more. 

"You're imprisioned when you feel as if you have or are capable of hurting others my child." He spoke in a strong, deep tone. "It's in your best interest to make it your daily intention to live with joy." 

"I would like to be remembered not as anyone unique or special, but as part of a great team in this country that has struggled for many years, for decades and even centuries," he said. "The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall." -Nelson Mandela 

Katy Perry - "By the Grace of God" Cover

I love this song and I really like this girl's voice. She covers it well.

One Beat Global dot com

Persian Art

This is a sample of Persian Art with many more to come. 

I appreciate the eclectic mix of people. 

Love Songs

Singing Piano

Mom is a Star

"Your dream does not have an expiration date. Take a deep breath and try again." - Mom 

Lucy

Outdoor Art Galleries

In Santa Ana, next to the Spurgeon Building offices there are plenty of delicious places to eat as well as fun things to do. My favorite thing to do lately is to look at street and alley graffiti. There are some little areas well tucked away in alleys and backstreets that have some amazing art work. The good thing about these areas is that they feel almost like an outdoor gallery. Most are well-lit, clean and comfortable. Not to mention, the art is quite a spectacle. I did my best to capture the beauty of the few I'm featuring here but the only way to really do the art justice is to come to Santa Ana and check it out for yourself. While you're at it, have a look at an office space in the Spurgeon Building to be in the mix of this eclectic culture.   

Water

Human Connection

Human Connection 

I was reading a section in the book my sister let me borrow called, "Daring Greatly" by Brene Brown. The author provides the book with an article she wrote up for the Houston Chronicle on the subject of connecting with people. In the article she brings up a fantastic argument about the service industry going downhill not so much because of the service, rather the customer connection. She complains too many people order their food, coffee, etc. while on their cell phone or connected to their technological devices so much that they miss the human being standing directly in front of them. 

I thought this was a very interesting and important topic to touch on. I was watching the show "Good Luck Charlie" on the Disney channel over the weekend with my family. The Mom on the show was trying to have her daughter and friends make connections with each other for team building exercises and when she went downstairs to check on the girls, each was on their cell phone in their own world. She took the cell phones away from them and the reactions of the girls as they were letting go of their cell phones made us laugh like crazy. They were each so reluctant to disconnect in order to connect.

This is a funny topic to watch on TV or read about because I think most everyone can relate. When we have so much connection at our fingertips and readily available, its hard to truly connect human to human. Although its difficult, it is necessary to connect with one another in order to maintain our humanity. Brene Brown was right when she said its dehumanizing to be making orders and talking on the cell phone while there is a human being receiving those orders. Something interesting to think about. 

Collaboration

Bringing people together is almost like having a synchronized swimming team. At first, each swimmer is doing their own thing, with their own style and movement. One swimmer might join in with another and move together. This can start a ripple effect and if the movement is beautiful with combinations of swimmers, eventually every swimmer in the pool is moving according to the movement of the team. On this level, multiple swimmers moving in sync, can create a combination so beautiful it attracts spectators.
This is what it was like over the weekend collaborating with a combination of talented artists and musicians in Orange County. Each one had their own unique style to contribute to the group, making the music that was produced remarkable. With Mike Bergen on the keys, Wes, "the mess" working the beats, Brad Jones on the guitar, Brandon handling some entertainment and a few other talented people in the mix and behind the scenes, the day was made wonderful and productive.

The Spurgeon Location

The Spurgeon Location 

The Spurgeon Building is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful buildings in Santa Ana. If you are trying to have a look at the building, you need to navigate via internet or here because it is not yet on the physical map. The Spurgeon Building is located on 4th street between Sycamore and Broadway in Downtown Santa Ana. You can get there from the Main exit off of the 5 fwy in  Santa Ana. 

The building is beginning to look as friendly on the inside as it does on the outside, especially on the second floor. The office spaces available for rent vary in both size and price, but the smaller ones start at $300+. The office spaces have already started to fill with young professionals including Jouvon Michael Kingsby, whom has a museum showing coming up in August at the Fullerton Museum Center.  There is also Santanero, which is a local station for information about artists, art and the happenings around the town as well as a few other businesses. 

The area reminds me of a could be mix between New York City and Downtown LA located in Orange County. There is a parking structure located behind the Spurgeon Building if you are driving on 4th street, its located off of Sycamore. There are a few new residential spaces opening up in the area if you're looking for an office space you can walk to from home. The area is undergoing lots of positive development that is attracting young professionals looking to grow. 

Santa Ana Spurgeon

Santa Ana Spurgeon

Bike Ride in Laguna

Bike Ride in Laguna Beach
Sometimes I take mental bike rides from the Open Gate nook.

Open Gate - Laguna Beach

Open Gate - such a perfect little nook in Laguna Beach

"Wherever you are is the entry point." - Kabir

Spurgeon Santa Ana

There are a few rooms available for rent on the second floor in the Spurgeon Building, ready to go ranging from $300+ in price per month. The space is ideal for new attorneys in the Orange County area, considering the courthouse is right around the corner. Not only is it a great building to house lawyers, but all young professionals can make excellent use of the offices.

The Spurgeon Building is located in the heart of Downtown Santa Ana next to the Public Library, Civic Center and more. The local Starbucks is within close walking distance and the offices provide ideal conditions for meetings. The Crosby, Chapter One and Playground are a few examples of some local places to meet over a meal or some drinks.

In The Spurgeon Building, located in Downtown Santa Ana, the office spaces can be for individual use as well as shared office space. Entrepreneurs are welcome to come and have a look as well as anyone interested in renting a space. The prices range according to the size of the room as well as where it is located in the building.

For more information or to schedule an appointment to look at a space contact (714) 881-1739

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Located in Downtown Santa Ana

Afternoon in Laguna Beach

Afternoon in Laguna Beach

"We are not human beings trying to be spiritual. We are spiritual beings trying to be human."
-Jacquelyn Small

Laguna Beach Afternoon

Laguna Beach yesterday afternoon.

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."
-Marcel Proust

The Spurgeon

The Spurgeon Building is a central location to some of the most key hot spots in Santa Ana such as the Civic Center, Public Library, Courthouse and the Santa Ana Zoo. If you wanted to buy a monthly pass to the zoo you could go there on your lunch break its so close. If you need a place to study or search, the library is within walking distance.
There are many restaurants in the area as well as small stop food joints like Subway and Mexican food from Guadalajara. You can also stop in the Gypsy Den for a bite to eat or to grab a cup of coffee or tea. The Gypsy Den can be a fun place to meet with friends, clients or co-workers.
There is office space available for young professionals in The Spurgeon Building from $300+. If you're interested, contact (714) 881-1739 for more information.

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A City

A city, in many ways, can reflect the type of connection a family has.

Whirlpool Continued

I suppose the concept of a family is just like the photo on the last post titled, °Whirlpool°. The family can be represented both inside the °mush'pot° as well as in the running circle. The key to family is to be connected no matter your position in the sample picture located in the last blog post titled, °Whirlpool°. Be comfortable with being both inside of the °mush'pot° and floating around on the buoyancy of the water on the edge. Everything works out when there is connection.

Whirlpool

Life can be like a giant game of duck-duck-goose. A certain number of x's displayed in the attached photo are placed in the center (aka: mush-pot) while the rest surround them in a big circle.

When the movement of x's in the "outer" circle begin to shift, it creates a sort of whirlpool effect. If you've made a whirlpool in the spa you might have noticed the center becomes a small, tight, whirling circle. In turn, the movement of water allows one to float on the outer layer of the water.

Just like the concept of floating around the edge of a whirlpool, the x's in the circle during a game of duck-duck-goose are doing the running while the people in the mush-pot are stuck sitting.

The Spurgeon Building

The Spurgeon

If you take a glance from the front of the building, The Spurgeon in Downtown Santa Ana is a gem. Its big and wraps around almost an entire block of the Downtown area. When looking up to the fourth floor from the outside, the view is almost childlike in considering the buildings enormity.

The inside of the Spurgeon Building is currently undergoing renovations. The office spaces on the second floor are ready-to-go and currently being rented out. The best view from The Spurgeon Building is from the rooftop where you can see magnificent angles of the surrounding Orange County areas, including the beach. There has been exciting talk of opening a rooftop lounge where you can also see Catalina Island on a clear day!

The office spaces open for rent now on the second floor are newly renovated and ideal for the young professional opening a new business or expanding the one they already have. The room sizes vary as well as the prices which run anywhere from $300 plus per month. The office spaces are located in the heart of Santa Ana near the Santa Ana Courthouse, the Zoo and the art district.

Downtown Santa Ana is within close driving distance to all popular South County beaches as well as the Fairgrounds, John Wayne Airport, Disneyland and more. To say the least, this is a fantastic building in a key location in good timing and opportunity. The clock tower is ticking. Come and check it out.

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Girlfriends

Girlfriends

Muki poops

Muki poops

All Muki Illustrations were created from the book, How to Draw Comic Strips by Roger Armstrong.

Muki

Muki mamma

Muki Illustrations are from the book, How to Draw Comic Strips by Roger Armstrong.

Life

Life. Instead of worrying about posting my New Years resolutions here, I am going to live them. Love & light.
Suzie

Observe

Observe

Enjoy Nature

Enjoy nature

Good morning

Good morning

That Cat That Dog

Cats & dogs

Try Something New

Try something new

Stretch

Stretch

Footprint in the Sand

Footprint in the sand