Gabriel

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  • Tackling tough things – November 2015 update

    Tackling tough things – November 2015 update

    For the past month I’ve been doing some serious self-examination.  Some things I’ve been considering: In the majority of my past romantic relationships for the past 20 years, seeing a recurring pattern in myself of adapting to try to be the person that I thought (for whatever reason) would be the “right” person for the other…

  • I am grateful for my wonderful clients

    I am grateful for my wonderful clients

    Once again it is November, and I am very grateful to have a job that lets me work directly with a bunch of wonderful clients.  Most of my clients this year are are small non-profits, church groups, and people who in general are trying to make the world a better place.  I LOVE helping them…

  • I am grateful for my wonderful family

    Not everyone has a family they get along with. I am very grateful for my family. Each one of us is different, special and unique. I am blessed to have a wonderful brother, two lovely sisters, a kind and wise mother, and a caring step father. Happy November everybody. Link to share this: https://www.gabrielserafini.com/blog/2012/11/01/i-am-grateful-for-my-wonderful-family/

  • Webelos Scout Dropout

    When I was in 4th or 5th grade, I joined the Boy Scouts. Except it wasn’t Boy Scouts for me, no, it was Webelos Scouts, since that was the appropriate group for my age at the time. I hadn’t been a Cub Scout, but did like the idea very much of camping, friendship, outdoor activities,…

  • Classic Personal Productivity Tip: Inbox Zero method

    In case you haven’t seen this video yet, you should watch it. Once I adopted the Inbox Zero system (which took about 30 minutes to do the first time) it literally changed my life for the better. YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9UjeTMb3Yk Email verbs: More here: http://inboxzero.tumblr.com/ Link to share this: https://www.gabrielserafini.com/blog/2011/08/23/classic-personal-productivity-tip-inbox-zero-method/

  • Then don’t worry.

    More info about this Zen flowchart here. Link to share this: https://www.gabrielserafini.com/blog/2011/05/05/then-dont-worry/

  • Top 10 Funniest new Old Spice commercials by Isaiah Mustafa

    In case you missed it, Old Spice has been making some very funny commercials using actor Isaiah Mustafa (@isaiahmustafa) including creating real-time responses to people on the Internet. My top 10 favorites from the series (+ a few bonus ones): Swan dive into the best night of your life: (making of) Link to share this:…

  • Beautiful day in California

    Testing a small update sending this directly from my iPhone using the WordPress app. Link to share this: https://www.gabrielserafini.com/blog/2010/05/02/beautiful-day-in-california/

  • Obama wins 2009 Nobel Peace Prize – Congratulations!

    Congratulations to President Barack Obama on winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize! 2009 Nobel Peace Prize press release: The Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation…

  • Going to SXSW in Austin, TX this year

    Finally I’m going to SXSW in Austin, TX this year. Now I get to be one of the cool kids. Or something like that. Pictures from the trip: Link to share this: https://www.gabrielserafini.com/blog/2009/03/12/going-to-sxsw-in-austin-tx-this-year/