Category: Determination

• “Fathers Day.”

  

  Today men all over America are celebrating Father’s Day spending time with their families, throwing a ball in the yard or enjoying a quiet day they all deserve. My father, taught me by example that every day is “Fathers Day” because my father worked consistently, rarely taking a day off, never taking a vacation, leaving…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  06/17/2018

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, creative writings, Determination, Family, Love, Poetry, Short Story, Wisdom

  creative writing, Family, Love, Poetry, Short story, Wisdom

• “Self-publishing courage.”

  

  I want to start the first day of March 2018 with a cheerful hello to all of the followers of this site. For the next 30-days or so I’m developing a short story novel which I’m continually re-writing to my satisfaction and a submitting to a professional editor for critique. For the past year or…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  02/28/2018

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, Blog Postings, courage, creative writings, Determination, Passion, Wisdom

  Aspiring Writer, blog post, Courage, creative writings, Determination, Passion, Wisdom

• “Cloaked in darkness.”

  A 5-year-old girl in a playground stops to look at the flight of a butterfly. She runs around mimicking its movements to understand the butterfly’s flying motions. Several years later she learns the basics of flight and is mesmerized enough to become an aeronautical engineer. Aluel Bol http://hotinjuba.com/south-sudanese-first-female-pilot-weds-a-polygamist-photos/ Many of life’s mysteries are cloaked in…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  10/14/2017

  A pre-published author, blog, Determination, Lessons Learned, Poetry, Short Stories, Wisdom

  Blogging, Lessons Learned, Poetry, Short Stories

• “Pursuing.”

  By pursuing the definition of you, which should last a lifetime, you must be open-minded of your past and present, for a better future. Pursuing, someone, something, or destinations is a part of your future. Pursuing dreams or passions are mandatory lifetime goals. Life without pursuing is a slow death. WordPress daily word prompt

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  05/11/2017

  A pre-published author, Blogging, Determination, Dreams, Lessons Learned, Poetry, Wisdom

  Faith, Family, Lessons Learned, Poetry

• “Hesitate.”

  Hesitate, and the moment passes. Hesitate, and you miss the opportunity. Hesitate, and you will become regretful. Hesitate, and your dreams will not become a reality. Hesitation is a consideration as you continue through life. Hesitation is fear while remaining confident knowing you have the experiences to overcome while building your character and knowledge. WordPress…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  03/07/2017

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Determination, Dreams, Fear, Gut instinct, honesty, Poetry, Truthfulness, Wisdom

  advice, Blogging, Poetry

• “Construct.”

  Closing your eyes brings to light the vision of what can be imagined to be constructed. Construct, build, develop, are the foundation of dreams and possibilities the imagination conjures. To construct, build and develop requires opening the eyes from the dream to construct the dream. Nothing comes to a dreamer, but a sleeper & nothing…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  12/07/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, courage, Determination, Dicipline, Self reflection, Wisdom

  advice, Blogging, Lessons Learned, thoughts

• “Percolate.”

  Life’s easiest options are breathing, and waking up to a new day. The hardest options are focusing on what to do, and finding the discipline to do what we imagined or dreamed of doing. Life is boring when you don’t look for activities to become involved to enhance your soul. WordPress daily word prompt.

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  11/17/2016

  A pre-published author, courage, creative writings, Determination, Fear, Indie writer, Passion, Procrastination, Wisdom

• “Learning. “

  Learning is a desire within many people or is it? For some learning is completed upon high school graduation yet college graduates become annoyed or discouraged when asked to learn procedures within their chosen profession. There’s an old adage that states “you will learn something new every day up to the moment of death.” It…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  08/25/2016

  A pre-published author, Determination, Humanity, Knowledge, Lessons Learned, Reading

  Blog Postings, creative writing, Flash Fiction, Wisdom

• Youth

  Two years ago when I began researching full-time RVing, my idea and belief were associated with retirees or people who have checked out of mainstream society. What I discovered were the issues of internet signal coverage, connectivity, and identifying cheap, clean, RV campgrounds. However, to my surprise, the most astonishing facts were the enormous number…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  08/22/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, creative writings, Determination, Dicipline, Dreams, Late Baby Bloomer, Nomadic Lifestyle, Traveling

  Blog Postings, camping, creative writings

• Reach

  Reach is a movement every human has completed. However, the word reach is used more as a metaphor referring to an object or action in poetry, love letters and everyday speech as I reach for other examples to explain “Reach.” I reached new heights in my achievements since becoming a writer. From birth to death,…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  08/15/2016

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, Blog Postings, courage, creative writings, Determination, Poetry, Self reflection, Wisdom, Word-play

  advice, Blog Postings, creative writing, Flash Fiction, Poetry, Short story

• Surface versus Fear

  The surface of life is easily visible to the human eye. Fear prevents verbal interaction which would build discoveries. Our surface is what we project. Fear of self-reflection to discover what is beneath and within. Honest self-reflection is the journey to overcome the fear of revealing what’s beneath the surface. WordPress daily word prompt

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  08/11/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, courage, creative writings, Critique, Determination, Dicipline, Fear, Knowledge, Lessons Learned, Sacrafice, Self reflection, Truthfulness, Wisdom

• Elusive

  Elusive are my thoughts when writing. Elusive is my focus when reading. Elusive are the photos I want to capture. Elusive are my attempts when trying to achieve what I want. My journey has taught elusiveness disappears with persistent determination and perseverance. Believing in what you want can be elusive and hampered by those crossing…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  07/28/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, courage, Determination, Dicipline, Gut instinct, Passion, Sacrafice, Wisdom

  advice, Courage, creative writer, Dicipline, Flash Fiction, Poetry, Wisdom

• “Sanctuary”

  Seeking the safety of a Sanctuary from family, friends, job, the world, or an enemy can take place in many locations. Sanctuaries within the mind can bring inward peacefulness, essential to discovery to reveal peaceful intentions outwardly. WordPress daily word prompt

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  07/27/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, courage, Determination, Dicipline, Poetry, Wisdom

  advice, Blog Postings, Courage, creative writing, Dicipline, Flash Fiction, Poetry, Wisdom

• “Darkness”

  Because of humans inability to see in the darkness, the human imagination compensates and creates fear and mystery of the unknown of what their eyes cannot see. Hundreds if not thousands of stories and fairytales have been created recited based on fear of darkness. Closing your eyes darkness does not initiate fear because opening your…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  07/07/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, courage, creative writings, Determination, Fright and Fear, Lessons Learned, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Poetry, Self reflection, Wisdom

  Blog Postings, Courage, creative writing, Flash Fiction, Poetry, Wisdom

• “Perfection”

  The word “perfection” defines flawless, or faultless, as possible. Perfection is often used to describe people, inanimate objects, an athlete or team and for some people, themselves. Just about everyone strives for something in life and in doing so, some may go beyond their dream while others will not succeed. Either way, the journey towards…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  06/21/2016

  A pre-published author, Aspiring Writer, Blog Postings, Determination, Dreams, Indie writer, Lessons Learned, Poetry

  advice, Blog Postings, Poetry, Wisdom

• “Everybody dies, but not everybody lives.”

  Time is motion, always moving never stopping, moments pass into minutes, into hours, into days, weeks, months, and years. Seeing children grow into adults, we ask where did the time go? Visible signs of time reveals wrinkles, thinning hair or the color of grey. The death of family or friends, invokes reflection upon your own mortality?…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  06/20/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, courage, Determination, Dreams, Knowledge, Lessons Learned, Photography, Poetry, Procrastination, Success, time, Wisdom

  Blog Postings, Blogging, Poetry, Wisdom

• “Struggle?”

  The struggle is a word repeatedly used to describe or defines an individual or team endeavor, of trying hard bending over backward, displaying their forcefulness, to produce a strong or possible violent effort to break away or the just doing everything possible in their attempt which hopefully is successful. Without struggle were would we all…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  06/20/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Compassion, courage, Determination, Dicipline, Fear, Success, Wisdom

  Courage, creative writing, Wisdom

• “Mountain”

  The sight of most mountains stirs within some humans the desire to explore a trail to conquered and stand upon the summit. As you walk along a path, crossing the planes and valleys on your approach to the mountain. It’s imposing, majestic beauty is always visible. Your concentration is matched by the excitement swelling within…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  06/12/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, courage, Determination, Knowledge, Nomadic Lifestyle, Outdoor Photograhy, Poetry, Self reflection, Short Stories, Strength, Wisdom

• “Childhood”

  Childhood and adulthood can be the same when carrying your dreams from childhood into adulthood. Discovering your passion and not a paycheck may allow you to achieve you childhood dreams as an adult. WordPress daily word prompt

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  06/05/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, Determination, Dreams, Indie writer, Passion, Photography, Self reflection, Silhouette

  Poetry

• “Fork”

  Forks in the road take place every moment, hour, and day throughout life Decisions can be simple or life-changing like, do you order pancakes or waffles or do you marry or not marry, and should you wear underwear or not wear underwear. Procrastination is usually the result or annoyance to others, hence the saying, “Sh*%…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  06/04/2016

  A pre-published author, Blog Postings, debating, Determination, Gut instinct, Self reflection

  Blogging, Decisions

• “Bricks”

  The building foundation of dreams begins with individual cobblestones and bricks with curves leading to smooth pavers of a loving life. WordPress Daily word prompt

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  05/21/2016

  A pre-published author, blog, Blog Postings, Blogger, Blogging, Determination, Poetry

  Blog Postings, Blogging, creative writing, Dicipline, Poetry, Wisdom

• “Teach Your Bloggers Well”

  We all know how to do something well — write a post that teaches readers how to do something you know and/or love to do. In response to today’s WordPress post prompt,  “Teach Your Bloggers Well.” I start with the basic foundation of planning. To be successful in anything in life, planning, and preparation are the…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  11/26/2015

  Aspiring Writer, blog, Blog Postings, Blogging, Determination, Dicipline, Sacrafice

  Blog Postings, Blogging, creative writing, Dicipline, Flash Fiction

• “Study Abroad”

  In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Study Abroad.” If you were asked to spend a year living in a different location, where would you choose and why? Oh yes, I will study abroad in England, France, Western Africa and Brazil to continue my studies of the Atlantic Slave Trade focusing on the time period…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  03/23/2015

  Brazil, Determination, England, Europe, France, Studying abroad, Western Africa

  Blogging

• “Too Big To Fail.”

  In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Too Big To Fail.” Tell us about something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail (and tell us why you haven’t tried it yet) I have a bucket list filled with numerous detailed items taking me around the world enjoying locations and specific things to…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  03/18/2015

  Bucketlist, courage, Determination

  Blogging, Bucketlist

• “Burning Down The House”

  In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Burning Down the House.” Your home is on fire. Grab five items (assume all people and animals are safe). What did you grab? It is 2:00 am and the house is on fire, the kids are safe outside with the dog who alerted everyone and is on the…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  02/05/2015

  courage, Determination, Fiction Writer, Gut instinct, Hero, Retirement lifestyle

  Blogging, Courage, creative writing, Fire, Thumb drive

• “Enough is Enough”

  In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Enough Is Enough.” When was the last time you were ready to throw in the proverbial towel? Did you end up letting go, or decided to fight on anyway? I was taught and learned early in life to never give up, and I just have to persevere…

  Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

  02/04/2015

  Determination, Dicipline, Success

  Blogging, Determination