Yesterday, author/former student/current friend Chris Delyani and I discussed his books, my music, and definitions of success.
Our definitions of success tended more to quality (people being moved by our works) over quantity (numbers). I think Chris and I would agree that both our lives have been a success.
My definitions of success include staying connected with wonderful people and it’s so great to see Chris (whom I taught at Boston University in the 1980s) make such a success of his life.
Do you see definitions of success in my images for today?
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Here’s what I find when I search for “definitions of success” on YouTube:
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I know that this definition of success from Paris is Burning had a huge impact on my successful friend Chris:
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Thanks to all those who are here for this definitions-of-success blog post, including YOU!
Day 4466: Expectations
I had expectations about finally making it to Italy with friends — that the food, the company, and the art would meet high expectations and so far, so great.
Yesterday, I told my friends that I try to lower my expectations for every experience and that way I’m pleasantly surprised.
Sometimes my expectations are based on worst cast scenarios; sometimes they’re based on something that has rarely happened.
Sometimes experiences are beyond my expectations. For example, I had no expectation that my first meal in Italy would include pizza with French fries on it.
I wonder what expectations you might have for today’s blog post.
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I had expectations for the awesomeness of Roman churches, cathedrals and basilicas and here’s a video about the basilica of St. Mary Major, which we wandered into yesterday.
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I don’t know if you have expectations about the comments in YouTube about this video, but here they are:
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I wonder if I’m exceeding your expectations by including another video about the Basilica of St. Mary Major:
Thanks to all who are here for this expectations post, including YOU.