Category: Think Kit

Think Kit Day One: First Line

January 3, 2016 By Tom

So, I’m doing this whole Think Kit daily blogging prompt for the month of January.  Every morning SmallBox and their Think Kit concept emails a new blog topic and the goal is to write about it. I did this back in 2013 right in the midst of the divorce, and I found the creative energy […]

Musings from Seat 10D

December 30, 2013 By Tom

This is my first non Think Kit post in a month.  I’m catching up on those and will have them posted tomorrow.  I’ve over analyzed and reanalyzed so many life decisions in the last year that I can offer a quick “what-if-than-that” scenario for just about every single moment of life since January.  When you […]

Blank Slate

December 26, 2013 By Tom

This post is part of Think Kit by SmallBox, today’s prompt: “Draw a self portrait. Get as abstract or as real as you like!” I’m a blank slate, capable of creating brilliant and beautiful things.  Just like this blank piece of paper.  Just wait and see what 2014 will bring–I can’t wait.

New Traditions

December 26, 2013 By Tom

This post is part of Think Kit by SmallBox, today’s prompt: “Share a photo from your year that highlights giving, thankfulness, traditions, or finding peace.” I bring you my favorite traditions that developed over the last year, and that shoehorned well into Christmas Eve.  I love to cook, I make it the center of gatherings […]

Grateful

December 26, 2013 By Tom

This post is part of Think Kit by SmallBox, today’s prompt: “What are you grateful for this year?” I feel like I’ve touched on what I’m grateful for in numerous ways over the Think Kit series.  I’m grateful for family, friends, a support network, being gifted with a passion and chasing my dreams, living Free […]

Fireside Thoughts

December 23, 2013 By Tom

This post is part of Think Kit by SmallBox, today’s prompt: “Look at your surroundings as if you’re seeing them for the first time – take a walk in your ‘hood, explore your house, or visit a favorite spot. What do you notice?” I’m sitting on my couch to write this.  Originally the theme was […]

World Domination

December 22, 2013 By Tom

This post is part of Think Kit by SmallBox, today’s prompt: “Plan, outline, or mind-map a project you want to tackle in 2014.” In 2014, I’ll keep it simple, I’m tackling the world and making magic happen at work, at home and in my own pursuit of awesome life goals. Just you wait and see.

Turn the Mantras Up

December 22, 2013 By Tom

This post is part of Think Kit by SmallBox, today’s prompt: “Write a mantra for the year ahead – how you’ll approach it, what you wish it to be.” “It Is What It Is” “FSHD” (F#*KSh*tH*llD*mn) “It Always Sorts” The same mantras I’ve carried along for the past few years.  Keep my head held high, […]