Diantie's Daily Quote - "A #2 pencil..."

Trails of smoke from passing airplanes; dusty blue skies; and a few patches of clouds is what I see as I look out and up at the Empire State Building. The color for the lights tonight will again be red and green. The snow still covers the sidewalks but the weather is predicted to be 40 plus degrees for the next couple of days. Hopefully we will get some relief and the snow will melt away and become a thing of the past. What a year it has been. Freezing temperatures and one snow storm after another; winter sure had its say in 2010. Let's hope for better weather next year.

Today's quote is "A #2 pencil and a dream can take you anywhere." Author Joyce A. Myers.

I love it! There is something about the pencil which makes it so powerful. I have been using pencils all my life. I am probably one of the few people I know who relies on a pencil. I actually have two pencils; one I carry with me and the other I leave at work. "The Dream" - when a thought comes to you or you envision something, you write it down; that's what the pencil is for!

Diantie's Daily Quote - "I am open..."

It is warmer here in NYC today but there is still lots of snow outside. Dusty blue skies surround the Empire State Building and the color for the lights tonight will be red and green for the Christmas season.

Today's quote is "I am open to all health, love and abundance the universe has to offer me. " Author Denise Basteiro.

I second and third that! Maybe I will be a little cautious about the abundance part.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "When you fall..."

Yes, I am at work and ready to take on the day. My train was running so I made sure I was on it. No nice blue skies as I look out and up at the Empire State Building only dark clouds. The colors for the lights tonight will be orange and white; purple and white and stripes of colors. There are three events represented by the lights tonight. Yesterday for the first time I saw the lights as they were turned on. I never paid attention to this occasion but now that I am highlighting it in my blog, it is amazing what I see when I look outside.

Today's quote is "When you fall down, get up and keep going." Author Evan Mahabir.

Yes, please get up when you fall. Determination and motivation are personal driving forces we should use everyday. While we may not succeed at everything we try, we learn a lot from the process including the obstacles placed in our way.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "Don't hold back..."

Yes, I made it into NYC today. I got lucky and did not have to wait too long for a train. We all got up and once again had to dig ourselves out of the snow. The plough came and got stuck and needed to be rescued. At least I have to say that a good job was done so we can get out and onto the main roads. The colors for the lights tonight will again be red and green. As I look out and up at the Empire State Building, I see nice blue skies out there.

Today's quote is "Don't hold back yourself from doing what you want to do!" Author Hope Mahabir.

Nice quote. Another way to say the same thing is to go after your dreams. While timing is everything, you should still try hard to realize your dreams. Be proactive!

Diantie's Daily Quote - "Live out of ..."

Snow and more snow. I had to take the day off from work not by choice but because an emergency was declared so no unnecessary vehicles on the road. The day was spent digging out the snow just like the millions of other New Yorkers. I am hoping to make it into NYC tomorrow so then I will be able to report on the sightings of the Empire State Building. The colors for the lights are still red and green for tonight.


Today's quote is "Live out of your imagination, not your history." Author Steven Covey


Great quote. Actually imagination is the in thing now. Coaches are encouraging imagination.


Kindness - yesterday's quote was about kindness. Little did I know that a kind deed would be done for me when I wrote that quote. My neighbors showed their kindness when our car was stuck in the snow. They all came out and help dug us out and one neighbor drove my brother and the children home.


I said the people in New York were nice. Well, here is one more act of kindness to add to the list!

Diantie's Daily Quote "Ask yourself:..."

Snow, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Yes, it is snowing here in NYC and here on Long Island too. It is beginning to stick and the prediction is maybe over 8 inches. The color for the lights tonight on the Empire State Building will be red and green tonight until December 28, 2010.

Today's quote is "Ask yourself: Have you been kind today? Make kindness your daily modus operandi and change your world." Annie Lennox.

This is great quote and most people want to be kind. And yes, most people do make it a point to be kind to someone everyday. The people in New York are really nice. If you stop anyone on the street and ask for directions, someone will help you. And if they cannot help you, they will say so.

Christmas gifts! I got a nice pair of earrings, a sleep shirt, a purse, a gift card, a watch and some of my other gifts I have not received as yet because I have to go out and choose what I want. Isn't great a feeling to be able to pick whatever you want as a gift. The reason this works so well is because I am a simple person and only choose things I really want and not frivolous things. Let's see how much longer I will have this option available to me.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "Christmas isn't a ...

Merry Christmas to all of you! As you can see I got a little fancy and found some nice images on the internet. Yes, there were for free! The color for the light on the Empire State Building will be red and green tonight.

Today's quote is "Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling." Author Edna Ferber.

The children could not wait to open up their gifts. It was the anticipation of what to expect that made them feel good. The other children will come over later and we will repeat the opening the gifts and getting excited feeling again.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "I have the people..."

Holiday today and a day off from work. Lots to do and hopefully it will be a stress free day. All the gifts were wrapped last night so no last minute shopping to be done. The lights for the Empire State Building are red and green and yes, I did see on TV that they were reg and green last night.

Today's quote is "I have the people behind me and the people are my strength." Author Huey Newton.

I chose this quote because it reflects social media. Facebook, it now has about 500 million users so it is the people that is fueling this tool we use everyday. It is powerful because of support of friends and followers.

Have a stress free day.

Diantie's Daily Quote - 'If I had to live..."

No blue skies only dark clouds are covering the skyline. Yes, it is cold out there. Nice view of the Empire State Building but blue skies and sunshine would make it perfect. The color for the lights tonight are red and green. No, I did not see the lights last night.


Today's quote is "If I had to live my life again, I'd make the same mistakes, only sooner." Author Tallulah Bankhead.

Yes, I would probably make the same mistakes but then I would not know any better. And if I did know better, I am sure that I would make some more that I did not make in my present life. Some people would like to erase their mistakes and with good reason. Courage is saying that I made mistakes and now I have moved on. I am not living in past!

Diantie's Daily Quote - "True change takes ..."

Dusty blue skies surround the Empire State Building. The color for the lights tonight is white but I am sure I saw on TV that there were green last night so maybe I am thinking red and green for tonight even though the schedule says white.

Today's quote is "True change takes place in the imagination." Author Thomas Moore.

OK, that maybe true. I want to add that true change starts with imagination. How else can we change? We have a make a plan and set some goals or affirmations for the things we want to change. Remember the mantra for positive people is "Change is Good."

The full moon! How many people saw history created with the lunar eclipse? I forgot about it but wish that I had stayed up to see it. Last night I saw the full moon in action and this morning I got a glimpse of it again. Did I mention I like to look up the sky?

Diantie's Daily Quote - "Life is not..."

Nice blue skies out there over the Empire State Building. Sunshine and some white clouds out there. Hopefully it will not be a freezing day today. The color for the lights tonight should be white.

Today's quote is "Life is not so much about beginnings and endings as it is about going on and on and on. It is about muddling through the middle." Author Anna Quindlen

I love it! Yes, I agree with this quote completely. Life is a journey.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "The word courage..."

Sunshine but below freezing and hopefully it will warm up a few degrees. The lights will be white on the Empire State Building tonight.

Today's quote is " The word courage - God, I love that word. Words are so important to me." Author Peter Fonda.

Yes, it is a powerful word. How do we get courage? I have noticed an increase in personal coaches; one of five people I meet at networking events is a personal coach. Why? Because we all need help in some form or fashion. Not all of us were blessed with the energy and motivation to get things done so we seek help. Even though I think courage comes from within, it not easy for some people to show and express it.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "Good things happen..."

Yes, I still can't find the time in the morning to write so it seems like it will have to evenings until the holidays are over. I did OK so far in accomplishing things. I have not touched the other "to do list" but that will be after answering e-mails, etc. I actually got the Christmas tree out and started putting up decorations!

Today's quote is "Good things happen when you get your priorities straight." Author Scott Caan.

Great quote. How many times have we said these words to other people including ourselves? Many for sure. Yes, the world we live in always expects us to get our priorities straight and we are constantly reminded of this. But why? According to the quote, good things happen.! I will add to that - and we avoid not so pleasant situations.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "Dream and give ..."

What a busy day and I'm happy it was not too cold. Errands occupied all my time today so there was no time to get to this blog. The lights on the Empire State Building were green last night. Tonight I have no clue as the schedule says white for the lights.

Today's quote is "Dream and give yourself permission to envision a You that you choose to be." Author Joy Page

Yes, I am actually going to be doing a little bit of dreaming and envisioning a "Me" that I want to be. Results to come later.

Tonight I attended a cultural show in Queens and it was good talent on display. I saw young children and teenagers performing and it was great. A few of them played the Sitar and I was impressed. My niece sang and played the keyboard. She did good too. I was stuck in traffic on my way there and with God on my side, I arrive seconds before my niece performed. Talk about perfect timing!

Diantie's Daily Quote - "Love is as ..."

Clouds, some white some dark, are passing over the Empire State Building as I write this post. Last night I saw on TV that the lights were red and green. The schedule says white for tonight but we shall see. Cold is what's in store for NYC today and maybe snow over the weekend.

Today's quote is "Love is as strict as acting. If you want to love somebody, stand there and do it. If you don't, don't. There are no other choices." Author Tyne Daly

In keeping with the love quotes, I found this one today which is telling it like it is. Most people will agree that a little more love won't hurt.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "No matter what..."

Clouds and a tint of sunshine is what I see surrounding the Empire State Building. The color for the lights last night was actually white and again tonight it maybe white.

Today's quote is "No matter what it is, pick yourself up and go on to the next project." Author Shelley Duvall.

Excellent quote. Most of us do this all time. Especially entrepreneurs! Energy will be my word for 2011 and I will use it again and again. Once you have it, you can accomplish most things you set out to do.

Diantie's Daily Quote -"Love is space..."

I decided to multi-task today to get this blog written. 250! That is how many postings I have done so far. Wow! I can't believe the days have gone by so quickly. What am I multi-tasking? Eating my lunch with writing the blog. Empire State Building has only clouds surrounding it. The lights are probably white for tonight.

Today's quote is "Love is space and time measured by the heart." Author Marcel Proust.

My quote yesterday was about we all having our own definition of love. I like this one. It goes with absence makes the heart grows fonder. OK, I know people will not agree but that's OK. Remember, we agree to disagree. It is wonderful to have your own opinion. How else can we progress in this world?

Diantie's Daily Quote - "Everyone admits that..."

What a freezing to death day! That's how I felt after walking around outside a little tonight. I was so excited to get home, I grabbed my coat and forgot my hat.

Today's quote is "Everyone admits that love is wonderful and necessary, yet no one agrees on just what it is." Author Diane Ackerman.

Interesting! Yes, most of us have our own definition of "just what love is". At least we are all in agreement that we do not have to agree on what love is.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "We do not..."

Overcast day here in NYC but at least it is not freezing or raining. No sighting of the Sun or any blue skies out there surrounding the Empire State Building. The color for the lights is again white.

Today's quote is " We do not remember days, we remember moments." Author Cesare Pavese.

Very true. Few of us can relate all the moments we remember to specific days. For some of us, these specific moments may have occurred on a specific day such as birthday so the date is clear in our heads. For the rest of us, it is the moments we remember when we talk about events in our lives.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "Maybe one day..."

Rain and more rain today in New York. At least it is not freezing cold. Yes, I have to go out do some errands but I have not decided just how much I plan to do. The color for the lights on the Empire State Building is suppose to be white.

Today's quote is "Maybe one day I can have a reunion with myself." Author Sebastian Bach.

I like this quote and it definitely made me start to think about what that meeting would look like. Imagine being able to see the stages as you experience life but from your today's perspective? I think it would look something like the "this is your life" segment when you are being honored at an event. The more provoking question is - How do you want to be seen in those stages of your life?

Diantie's Daily Quote- "I really believe..."

More cold weather in store for today but there is some sunshine out there. Always lots of things to do on the weekend. We may even time to put up the Christmas tree; let's see. The color for the lights on the Empire State Building tonight is white.

Today's quote is "I really believe that everyone has a talent, ability, or skill that he can mine to support himself and to succeed in life." Author Dean Koontz.

To add to that there are some people who have more than one talent. Most of these people are definitely successful.

Word of advice for today "Do Some Good".

Diantie's Daily Quote - "Create each day..."

The weather outside is not quite frightful but it is getting there. No sunshine in sight but dark clouds surround the Empire State Building. The color for the lights tonight is white. I guess that means no event is being honored.

Today's quote is "Create each day anew." Morihei Ueshiba.

Yes, we should do this but it is sometimes hard to do so especially if we have baggage from the previous days which need to be taken care of.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "I wish I could ..."

Please do not tell me winter is here cause I'm not ready for it. I had to think real hard about what to wear today and I knew a sweater was not going to cut it. A little tint of a dusty blue sky is what I see surrounding the Empire State Building. A few minutes ago, I saw a little plane flew by. It would be nice to have the time to take pictures of these Kodak moments. The colors for the light tonight are again blue and white for Chanukah.

Today's quote is "I wish I could believe that one person could make a difference." Author Tracy Ullman.

Yes Tracy, one person can make a difference. Maybe not a worldwide miracle, but little steps that a person makes contribute to change. Change takes time. We are all impatient and need to slow down. As I am "one person", I made a positive difference in a lot of things I do which has helped other people. And so can the rest of you!

Diantie's Daily Quote - "Disciplining yourself to..."

It is cold outside! Another freezing day and I have not adjusted my body to deal with the change. Dusty blue skies is what I see as I stare out the window looking up at the Empire State Building. It is good to know that there are other people who are also fascinated with the Empire State Building. The color for the lights tonight and tomorrow are blue and white for Chanukah.

Today's quote is "Disciplining yourself to do what is right and importance, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction. Author Margaret Thatcher.

Yes, I totally agree. The key word is "discipline". It is not easy to discipline yourself to do things. It requires this force and motivation to get yourself going. I say, set the goal and be determined to achieve it.

Remember that change happens over time so a little change everyday in a positive direction will turn you into someone you knew existed but was hiding in dark. Try it!

Diantie's Daily Quote - "The only thing..."

Another cold day here in NYC. The Sun is shining but there are still lots of dark clouds surrounding the Empire State Building. The colors for the lights tonight are orange and white for the Food Bank.

Today's quote is "The only thing that lasts longer than a friend's love is the stupidity that keeps us from knowing any better." Author Randy K. Milholland.

Great quote! Society has taught us not to display our finer qualities if it appears as if we would be bragging. Because of the personal conflicts we face both internally and externally, sometimes we deprive ourselves from absorbing all the happiness life has to offer. In the 1990 , we used to say "lighten-up". I think we need to start saying it again. Life is too short not to take advantage of all the wonderful things it has to offer including the love of a friend.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "I look forward ..."

Is it too early for snow flurries? I think so! I am not ready for cold weather and all the bundling up required when I step out the door. Luckily for me, I was able to quickly locate my hat, gloves and scarf. Dark clouds surround the Empire State Building and the colors for the lights tonight are still blue and white.

Today's quote is "I look forward to being older, when what you look like becomes less and less an issue and what you are is the point." Author Susan Sarandon.

It is interesting I found this quote. A few weeks ago I will talking to my friends and family about this. We were discussing teeth. I told them that I did not care if I was missing a tooth or two when I am 70 years old as this is what is expected at that age. It is good to see my female support system out there have similar thoughts too. Most of us plan to age gracefully and embrace what life has to offer us in our old age.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "Happiness is your..."

The day is almost over and now I sit down to write this blog. I went out earlier to take care of a few errands and do some shopping and came home feeling a little ill. The motivator that I am is not quiting so here I am fulfilling my word to this blog. Write one everyday for a year. I am almost at that point with four more months to go.

Today's quote is "Happiness is your own treasure because it lies within you." Author Prem Rawat.

I like this quote. As I have said before in my postings, you are responsible for your own happiness. Look inside your soul for peace with yourself and look for happiness too.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "A good decision..."

The weekend is here and there are always lots of things to get done. I may stop by the cleaners and drop off some clothes for cleaning. Then it will be off to the mall to do some shopping and finally the usual stop at the supermarket to pick up the groceries. My nephews came over and I was just watching Big Comfy Couch on You Tube with them.

Today's quote is "A good decision is based on knowledge not on numbers." Author Plato

I agree. You need knowledge about an issue to make a good decision. Numbers are important but it is only one ingredient in the decision making process.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "The older I get..."

Back on track today. The skies are lined with what I call wallpaper clouds which are surrounding the majestic Empire State Building. The color for the lights tonight through Monday are blue and white. How can I forget already? It was a cold morning and I did not wear a winter coat. Yes, I will be needing a ride home tonight as I don't plan to be super woman and brave the cold in what I am wearing.

Today's quote is "The older I get, the more I feel almost beautiful." Author Sharon Olds.

Aged to perfection comes to my mind when I think about this quote. I've lost that youthful look but I am very optimistic about my old age. I plan to keep looking good!

Diantie's Daily Quote - "When women work..."

The day has slipped right by and there are still lots of things to get done. Guess what? I can actually see the Empire State Building lighted up and the colors are blue and white. It is a cold day but the Sun was out there. I had the pleasure of meeting up with some acquaintances for lunch and it was an enjoyable one.

Today's quote is "When women work together, it's a bond unlike any other." Author Victoria Principal.

Victoria, I could not say it better. Women help women. We are naturally compassionate and supportive. Lots more to tell about this subject later.

Diantie's Daily Quote - "I think the key..."

It's raining here in NYC and there is no sighting of the Empire State Building from where I am sitting. Hopefully, the rain will stop later so that when the Empire State Building is lighted tonight in Red, we can all see it is for World AIDS day.

Today's quote is "I think the key is for women not to set any limits." Author Martina Navratilova.

As of today, my limit is going to the Moon. I used to kid around with one of my friends about going to the Moon. If I set this as a goal, chances are, I can make it a reality then everything else happening in my life will appear as "a piece of cake". Life is not that easy but there is nothing wrong with trying.