Use that imagination to do extraordinary things!

Your imagination is your greatest tool. Dream, experiment and have fun with anything that you put your hands to. Too many times we hold ourselves back by worrying about others. I remember our Autism Awareness Day 2018. I was the only person in my office in my pretty socks and one of a few in the building with my socks. However, the bigger picture is showing love for that cause.

It's the same with pursuing your dreams. Be different and don't be afraid to stand out. Harness that imagination and be extraordinary. Use your talents and have fun. Explore what you have always loved and develop that dream.

Use that imagination to do extraordinary things!

Blogging from the Phone

I'm not a fan of blogging from my phone. However, this is my best option to share my thoughts since Hurricane Irma. I installed the blogger app but didn't use it much; but it does come in handy now.

I've been blogging for quite some time and I do enjoy it. It's a great opportunity to express feelings and concerns. It has also helped me to improve and hone my writing. Your writing is critical for you to move forward in life. If you are applying for a job, the first impression is made through your résumé. If your work is administrative in nature, you spend a lot of time writing.

I find that the autocorrect on the phone can be a little offset so I'm still trying to reread to ensure that there are no crazy typos. While I know that no one is perfect, I always have to strive for excellence.

Poem: Sides

In these times
I struggle and worry
But in this grime
I can't hang on just being sorry
Possibilities
Are now my focus
Cause these games
Are just hocus pocus
Reality
Has long set in
And truthfully
I'm in it to win
My ideas
Are what I believe
So it's not fair
For you to disgrace me
My mission
Is to stay moving forward
And my decisions
Are not those of a coward
Don't hate
What you don't understand
Don't deflate
What you can't hold in your hand
Your lane
Is where you should ride
Cause it's insane
If you don't drive on your side

© Linette Rabsatt

Peeling the Onion - the Need to Smile, the Weirdness and Life

I know what I like and I'm guessing that you know what you like. I love to laugh - I'm sorry but I enjoy a good joke. Now, my sense of humor may be a little off but I don't think that it's crass or derogatory. I love comedy and I just enjoy laughing. As you think about the movie, Shrek, Shrek said that "Ogres are like onions" and I guess everyone is that way. We all have our ways and layers.

I think that I have bought into the "laughter helping you age better" trend of thought. Hey, I sometimes consider myself a "Conspiracy Theorist" so I'm technically like the "weird relative". You may wonder why all the quotation marks and you may even consider the words and phrases as cliches. Unfortunately or fortunately, I am the "odd man out". The good thing is that I am cool with that. Life is about loving yourself - not gloating or boasting about your bad ways - but accepting the intricate little parts that make you - YOU! In turn, we work on our bad ways so that others can not only tolerate us - but accept us.


I am the introvert and the extrovert. I love helping people and I am a lover of a "win-win" situation. I want to see people thrive. Yes - call me the "hopeful optimist" and yes I do believe that we all have our good ways that can outweigh our issues. I'm not claiming to be perfect or even pretending to be - I just want to be me. I'm going to get mad and I will show it - sorry, I can't hide emotion. However, I can bounce back - I'll try to!

After facing a Category 5 hurricane which ripped into my house and throughout the territory, I am thankful for the ability to smile and to witness the greatness of God's love. I love the little things - the butterflies although I despise their metamorphosis - as the caterpillars eat my pumpkin and tomato leaves. However, I understand the importance of pollination; so yes I fuss, but nature has to go through its cycle.

So as I go through my life cycle as God grants me time, I remain thankful for my blessings and I will keep smiling...and laughing too because I do love a good joke!

Ribbon 

First Blog Post after Irma and for 2018

This is my first blog post since Hurricane Irma. I published a series of Irma Chronicles on Facebook to provoke thought and bring light moments to my friends. I missed blogging and there is so much to say and share.

However, I want to focus today on just enjoying the simple things. Today was a weird day and I saw happy and sad faces. The voices also reflected the varying emotions. I found that taking a walk with a friend really made a difference. The problems are still there and must be dealt with but a little music, looking at my beautiful tomatoes or hearing some funny story from my children helps a lot.

Taking that walk also brought to mind the devastation that the BVI suffered; however, it also helped me to reflect on what I need to do to get my house in order (literally). I've been gardening but home improvement is next!

Be inspired, be encouraged and look for the positive things!

Ribbon

An Interesting Summer

This summer has been an interesting one - Festival cancelled, devastating flood, community clean-up and entrepreneurship. Those events/phenomenon may all seem far and apart but they are all linked. The flood caused the cancellation of festival which was in the best interest of the territory. I do not feel good for those entrepreneurs who would have suffered because or the rain and cancellation but I support our leaders for making that decision in the best interest of the people. the country and our safety.

It was good seeing the community come together to clean up the rubble and dust. It was not easy task. I was babysitting so I was unable to throw a hand; however, when an opportunity came, I gave a hand to an acquaintance. I look at it as every small shovelful that I lifted eased the task of those who can lift more.

In relation to entrepreneurship, I see enthusiasm in the youth. Those in my circle are trying - I see their passion and realize that guidance and encouragement have to be given. They have bright futures and we have to nurture their ideas while guiding them and teaching them basic business principles.

We have lots to do and a long way to go but working with each other is the way to go. With our youth, we have to treat each one like our child - give them and show them love!

When We are Wrong

It is not easy to admit when we are wrong. I think it's worse to know that we are wrong and still hold our ground. I always try to take correction with the aim of bettering myself and my performance. I don't always agree with the directive given, but unless I have evidence or my conviction is so strong, I follow suit.

I believe it is harder to take correction when you have a leading position. However, there is no shame in it. As you mature, you will know that even your child can tell you that you are wrong. It's funny how easy it is to correct others and yet, we are unable to admit when we are wrong. What's worse is that we are now living in a culture where people are afraid to let us know that we are wrong. So errors become the norm because we are either afraid to speak out or we take joy in seeing the other person looking like a fool.

I've seen situations with utter chaos because people were afraid to lose a friendship/link and because of political affiliations. Correction does not mean reprimand or shame or hurt - it's mean something was not right and needs to be fixed.

As you take your daily journey, look personally at where you can improve and correct issues. Be humble and open to listen so that you can benefit from the advice that you will receive along the way.

Ribbon