My Gen X Playlist: Don’t Get Me Wrong – The Pretenders
I transitioned into a new role when I was in my early thirties. Although I felt I earned the new role, there also was a cross sense of imposter syndrome. People who struggle with imposter syndrome believe that they are undeserving of their achievements and the high esteem in which they are, in fact, generally … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Don’t Get Me Wrong – The Pretenders
My Gen X Playlist: Absolute Reality – The Alarm
I’m pretty much a realist. During my career I was often referred to as the voice of reason. I’m not sure I’ve ever questioned reality. Maybe that’s both the pros and cons about being pragmatic. Not very exciting, I know. There are times when I’m exhausted and wake up in a daze, searching for reality. … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Absolute Reality – The Alarm
My Gen X Playlist: The Show – Lenka
I was surprised I liked Moneyball so much. At the time, I wasn’t a baseball fan. I used to think the sport was too slow to watch. Later I would learn I just didn’t understand or appreciate it. I’m surprised I watch as much baseball as I do now. Was I a Brad Pitt fan? … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: The Show – Lenka
My Gen X Playlist: Stuck in a Moment (Letterman Version) – U2
When I was in my twenties, this never crossed my mind. Ever. This seemed to be a topic for mature adults, not twenty somethings trying to have fun. In my thirties, I was too busy working and building a career. Surely there would be time for such things after I was older and wiser. I … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Stuck in a Moment (Letterman Version) – U2
My Gen X Playlist: Apathy – The Whatnots
I’m not a big fan of the phrase and whatnot. I don’t even understand it. I mean I do, but not how I’ve heard it being used. People seem to throw it on the end of any sentence randomly. Whenever I’d hear it dropped three times within a short conversation, I’d shake my head inside … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Apathy – The Whatnots
My Gen X Playlist: Blue Highway – Billy Idol
When we were little, my brothers and I played this road trip game. The first person to see and call out an out of state license plate got to punch the others in the arm. Juvenile, I know. In our defense, we were kids. We also sang the hundred bottles of beer on the wall … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Blue Highway – Billy Idol
My Gen X Playlist: The Mountain Wins Again – Blues Traveler
Mount Whitney is the tallest peak in the continental US and stands 14,505 feet above sea level. It’s a two day hike and we were excited at the prospect of reaching the summit. We faced a few challenges, though. First, we were rookies and had no idea what was in store for us. Sometimes ignorance … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: The Mountain Wins Again – Blues Traveler
My Gen X Playlist: Joy – The Sundays
We had dinner with friends last weekend and learned both are now retired. Wow! What a surprise. I caught up with a former co-worker yesterday and learned he retired two years ago. I’ve never heard him sound so relaxed. Next month we are celebrating a good friend’s retirement in Vegas. It’s been awhile since we’ve … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Joy – The Sundays
My Gen X Playlist: Country Road – James Taylor
I’ve mention The Way a few times on this blog. Starring Martin Sheen and Emilio Esteves, a father walks the Camino de Santiago with his son. The Way (2010), starring Martin Sheen and directed by his son Emilio Estevez, follows Tom, an American ophthalmologist who travels to France to collect the body of his estranged … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Country Road – James Taylor
My Gen X Playlist: Rock Me Amadeus – Falco
I downloaded the Duolingo app on my phone. Fifteen minutes a day to learn a language? Cakewalk. The first few weeks were a breeze. Then life got busy. A skipped a day. Then a few more. That’s when Duolingo unleashed their muscle. First it was just a friendly nudge. A nag. Haha. Cute. Then it … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Rock Me Amadeus – Falco
My Gen X Playlist: Romeo and Juliet – The Killers
I know this would fall under the chick flick category, but I really enjoyed Under the Tuscan Sun. I think the idea of impulsively ditching your life to start another in the Italian countryside sounds like an appealing option that I’d never have the stones to try. When I visited Tuscany, I understood what all … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Romeo and Juliet – The Killers
My Gen X Playlist: August and Everything After – The Counting Crows
I recently started having my Saturday morning coffee outside. I brew a cup and sit just outside our front door. I like to come out early before the neighborhood wakes up. Yes, it’s a little cooler in the morning, but I like the morning chill. What I noticed the most are the birds. There is … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: August and Everything After – The Counting Crows
My Gen X Playlist: The Climb – Miley Cyrus
I need a kick in the butt. I can feel it. I’ve been too sedentary and need the motivation from a good ass kicking to get me out of this rut. No, not actual violence. I’m talking about a challenge that stretches me to hell and back. One that feels like it’s beating my ass … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: The Climb – Miley Cyrus
My Gen X Playlist: Eighties – Killing Joke
I was excited that I made the cut to purchase Olympic tickets. I was studying the website, trying to get up to speed so I wasn’t fumbling around on my day to buy. Where was track and field? Oh, they refer that as athletics. Weird. What’s the difference between artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics. I … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Eighties – Killing Joke
My Gen X Playlist: Give You My Lovin – Mazzy Star
I’m not a TV or movie buff. I don’t have an eye for filmmaking. I can’t tell you the cinematic genius of a scene. I just like what I like. What I do like, is a great monologue. And there are certain monologues I go to when my mood draws me in close. They call … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Give You My Lovin – Mazzy Star
My Gen X Playlist: Red Red Wine – Neil Diamond
When I was in college, a bunch of us took dates to our first musical. It felt like a very adult evening out. We made reservations at a nice restaurant before the show. The waiter suggested a bottle of wine. Sure, we were no strangers to drinking. Our beverage of choice back then was beer … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Red Red Wine – Neil Diamond
Sunshine Blogger Award
I enjoy reading Darryl’s blog My Little Corner of the World. It’s full of wonderful short stories and reflections. If you are not familiar with his blog, I encourage you to visit and give it a read. Thank you, Darryl, for nominating me for the Sunshine Blogger Award. I enjoyed reading your responses and appreciate … Continue reading Sunshine Blogger Award
My Gen X Playlist: Locked Out – Crowded House
I was reading a post from Just Rojie about a quarter life crisis and it got me thinking. Have I ever experienced one? Thinking back, the root of any of my life crisis only existed because I allowed work to dominate my life. I remember once having an epiphany moment. I was sitting in my … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Locked Out – Crowded House
My Gen X Playlist: Let Her Go – Passenger
I saw a driverless taxi on the road the other day. I knew they existed, it’s the first time I saw one in action. My reaction was a mixture of surprise and wonder. It was odd seeing a bunch of empty cars driving on the streets. Wild. My father in law could benefit from this. … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Let Her Go – Passenger
My Gen X Playlist: Forgotten Years – Midnight Oil
We passed by a gas station and shocked to see gas at $6.50 per gallon. WTF? Thankfully we gas up at Costco where the prices are cheaper. The last time I gassed up it was under six. It’s crazy thinking anything sub $6 sounds like a good deal. Southern California is pretty spread out and … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Forgotten Years – Midnight Oil
My Gen X Playlist: I’ll Be Your Shelter – The Housemartins
A few people we know recently were diagnosed with cancer. The news hit us hard. It’s difficult to hear the news as friends or family. I can’t imagine how it would feel to be the one receiving the news for myself. Shock, disbelief, denial, fear. I’m sure I’d have a difficult time coping after the … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: I’ll Be Your Shelter – The Housemartins
My Gen X Playlist: How You Remind Me – Nickelback
I was relaxing at the pool when two little kids came by and decided to chat with me. One was 5 and the other was 3. He sheepishly said a few words at first and I replied, OMG, that’s so cool, dude. And that opened the floodgates. He started babbling away non-stop. His sister, not … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: How You Remind Me – Nickelback
My Gen X Playlist: What a Wonderful World – The Ramones
I was grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s on Sunday morning. As I was checking out, I saw masked men with cameras outside the entrance and in the parking lot. The masks immediately made me think of ICE. I asked the checkout girl who these guys were. Apparently, they call themselves First Amendment Auditors. First Amendment … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: What a Wonderful World – The Ramones
My Gen X Playlist: Dream – Priscilla Ahn
If you are Gen X, you probably watched ER back in the day. It was one of my favorite shows for awhile. You couldn’t go wrong with an emergency room drama. From there, I started watching Grey’s Anatomy. Another good hospital show. Not as exciting as ER, but the characters and story lines were pretty … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Dream – Priscilla Ahn
My Gen X Playlist: Follow You Down – Gin Blossoms
I was reading Singing Gecko’s blog and she posted beautiful photos of cherry blossoms in her area. It reminded me of my time living abroad. When I lived in Japan, the locals suggested I enjoy ohanami in springtime. Ohanami, or cherry blossom viewing, is the centuries-old Japanese tradition of welcoming spring by gathering under blooming … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Follow You Down – Gin Blossoms
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