#staycalm talks

[staycalmandhugaclone]

I've missed a couple messages and tags and such, but I have good reason!

This little guy showed up very, very early Monday morning. Things are starting to calm down, but I imagine it'll be a little bit before I get some time to really pop back in here ☺️

Just wanted to share the good news with everyone!! Btw, his name is Galen. Can't imagine where I got the name from 😉

[theycantalk]

neighbor

[xoruffitup]

ADAMASLDKFALSDJ (A Flaily Reflection on Burn This Stage door, 4/13)

I’m having one of those nights where I sit and watch my video of meeting Adam last week on a repeating loop and my heart just keeps growing and growing until I’m flailing so hard I might tAKe fLigHT! It takes a good 10 viewings for me to fully remember the overwhelming giddiness I felt in that moment - And just to really take in the fact that that is ME talking to ADAM DRIVER, HOW DID I EVER?!!!!!! 

Back in November, I remember literally rehearsing the question I wanted to ask leading up to the AITAF show. I still remember the total panic that flooded through me when the microphone was handed to me and I stood up from my seat to speak, knowing I was about to look up at the stage and Adam would be looking straight at me. And somehow... I powered through with this voice in a loop in my head going: ‘STAYCALM KEEPTALKING HE’SLOOKINGATME STAYCALM’. And then once I reached the end of my auto-memorized question, I sat down and was immediately and completely swept away in Adam’s response. I was sitting close enough that he really was speaking directly to me, and the giddy fireworks going off in my head were only just dim enough for me to nod and smile and laugh through his amazing, thoughtful answer. I literally felt like I was floating in a cloud for those two minutes, like my entire body went warm and weightless while all my mental energy just kept circling around the fact that he was talking to me! Because I was so overwhelmed feeling like a literal happy firework, I didn’t have a hope of remembering his actual answer - I was so beside myself. Thank GOSH for my friend recording it so I can actually know what he said!!

AND THEN!! Last week I managed to get out more, much shorter comments DIRECTLY TO HIS FACE! His face, that was intent and interested and kind and made me feel no panic at all - Just literal sunshine in every fiber of my being???? I mean, I MET HIM. But I have to keep telling myself it actually happened, like I ACTUALLY TALKED TO ADAM face to face, because he’s just so mellow and sweet that it’s almost hard to reconcile this incredibly humble, sincere man with the ~idea of him as this massive focus of joy and admiration in my head. He is even more beautiful in real life directly in front of you, and his entire being and !!! the way he smiles at you!!! just puts you at ease and soothes the panic when he finally gets down to you. He is just so kind, and so genuine, and when I was saying my quick little speech about how impactful the AITAF show had been for my dad and me, literally all I wanted in the world was to give him back just a small moment of the priceless happiness he gives me and so many of us. <3 This man deserves the entire world and I just wanted to make him smile again like I managed to the first time at SNL!!

Looking back at the video, I definitely started to crumble apart a bit when I asked for my handshake. :’) With how he laughs a little, I think he could tell I was falling apart a little bit but thankfully he seems to have just found it amusing and/or endearing. I could have been way worse, considering how my heart was in danger of shorting out with happiness!!!! *Pats past self on the back* And his hand.... his hand!! I swear, every time I’m watching him on film and his right hand’s in the frame, I’m going to internally scream over the fact that that hand held mine and it was so big and so warm and so glorious and ohg o d im crying AGAIN

If only past!me who wrote that ridiculously flaily post after seeing him in person for the first time at the Nantucket Film Festival could see me now! ;) Meeting him AND making the dream come true with new friends I met this year through him!

Yes, Adam has definitely seemed less comfortable at stage door when the crowds are bigger, but when it’s small and there aren’t people pushing at him? Then he’s smiley and chatty and every last piece of praise he hears seems to go straight to his heart. There’s always talk floating around that Adam doesn’t like meeting fans, but that’s not true. He doesn’t like meeting entitled and/or disrespectful ‘fans.’ (coughnotrealfanscough) He mirrors the energy he’s shown. When stagedoor is packed and pushy, he’s more closed off and speeds down the line. But when it’s calm and people are speaking to him about his performance in the play? Then he takes the time to engage every person and he’s practically glowing the whole time with smiles and ‘thank you’s. It’s no wonder that he gets easily overwhelmed or uncomfortable when there’s too much frenetic energy being directed at him. That’s the great thing about stage door, and how I managed to keep my calm. He keeps things so personal and relaxed - one second I was watching him come closer with my heart in my throat, the next I was talking to him like any normal person when he greeted us so nicely, and the next he was moving on and my hand was still tingling and the feels caught up to me in a massive tornado!! Just staying at his energy level and talking to him like the normal (incredibly, insanely talented) person he is - rather than going for the picture right away like he’s a collectable - is all it takes to have the best moments of your l i f e with him. :’))

I still have to pinch myself about it at least once a day. I met Adam Driver. I talked to him and shook his hand!! (I DID THAT?!) Because he was every good, pure thing I could have hoped, it’s almost as if my brain is having trouble processing the full immensity of the experience. But I’m getting there little by little!!

[proactiveworld]

The formula to stop a fight before it happens: 1- When someone is having a bad temper, strive to stay calm. 2- When someone shout, you try to talk with peaceful words. 3- When someone wants to fight, avoid it. Two are needed to fight. ✍🏼 unknown 🎨 @proactiveyellowworld #proactiveyellowworld #formula #fight #nofighting #badtemper #temper #calm #staycalm #calmyourmind #shout #peaceful #peace #peaceofmind #peaceandlove #innerpeace #lovethyneighbor #bekind #bekindalways #thinkpositive #goodvibes #positivevibes #highervibes #vibratehigher #healing #healingenergy 💛💛💛💛💛 https://www.instagram.com/p/CKmCNj6HjO6/?igshid=1lqptlljriqm2

[nezlifestudios]

I didn’t realize how much this quarantine was affecting me until today 🙁- I usually enjoy being at home and with absolutely nowhere to go. But when I ran into @megan_hogan_dot_com and @jamardiggs today @theannexvb parking lot, I felt so overjoyed! It was really hard not to hug them🥺, but I got my Business Book Club fix lol. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, it’s a monthly gathering of local entrepreneurs of all trades🙌🏽. And magic really happens there! I can’t wait to see everyone again 💛But in the meantime, here’s us today practicing our social distancing😎 . . . . . 💛💛 #virus #stayinghome #socialdistancing2020 #flattenthecurve #vibecreativedistrict #stayhomestaysafe #coronavirusoutbreak #virginiabeachartists #virginiabeachart #staycalm #besafe #stayinside #stuckathome #communitylove #quarantine2020 #pandemic #selfisolation #corona2020 #artistlife #selfquarantine #runningmotivation #quarantined #socialdistance #pandemic2020 #nezlifestudios #trailrun #staysane #socialisolation #quarantineandchill #physicaldistancing (at The Annex - Collaborative Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAiuPi2ngMJ/?igshid=14xx301z6tvts

[echoshairdesign]

Isolation Obsaervations

Half of us are going to come out of this quarantine as amazing cooks.l The other half will come out with a drinking problem.

I used to spin that toilet paper like I was on Wheel of Fortune. Now I turn it like I'm cracking a safe.

I need to practice social-distancing from the refrigerator.

Still haven't decided where to go for Easter ----- The Living Room or The Bedroom

PSA: every few days try your jeans on just to make sure they fit. Pajamas will have you believe all is well in the kingdom.

Homeschooling is going well. 2 students suspended for fighting and 1 teacher fired for drinking on the job.

I don't think anyone expected that when we changed the clocks we'd go from Standard Time to the Twilight Zone

This morning I saw a neighbor talking to her cat. It was obvious she thought her cat understood her. I came into my house, told my dog..... we laughed a lot.

So, after this quarantine.....will the producers of My 600 Pound Life just find me or do I find them?

Quarantine Day 5: Went to this restaurant called THE KITCHEN. You have to gather all the ingredients and make your own meal. I have no clue how this place is still in business.

My body has absorbed so much soap and disinfectant lately that when I pee it cleans the toilet.

Day 5 of Homeschooling: One of these little monsters called in a bomb threat.

I'm so excited --- it's time to take out the garbage. What should I wear?

I hope the weather is good tomorrow for my trip to Puerto Backyarda. I'm getting tired of Los Livingroom.

Classified Ad: Single man with toilet paper seeks woman with hand sanitizer for good clean fun.

Day 6 of Homeschooling: My child just said "I hope I don't have the same teacher next year".... I'm offended.

Better 6 feet apart than 6 feet under”

@echoshairdesign #echoshairdesign #hairbyeduardolazo #loftparrucchieriteam #loftparrucchieiri #hairartist #hairsalon #inoacolorartist #inoa #sfartists #sfartist #sanfracisco #love #staycalm #help #peaceful #peace #god #friends #family #família #familia #parenting #home #homeworkout #

[triboetry]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! These are shamrocks I planted in our yard years ago.☘️🍀 Since I posted something yesterday that might seem alarming to some, I wanted to balance it out with something positive. Although I implore you all to follow the guidelines laid out to control the novel corona virus, we must still live our lives and grow. If there has ever been a time when we’ve been ready for this, it is now. Instead of going out, talk to your friends using video chat or other virtual means. If you live alone, maybe make a pact with a few others to see them but not spread your social group until this passes. Use the time to enjoy the quiet and to contemplate. Read those books you never had time for. Listen to music. Create something! Stay calm, but remain aware of the situation. I wish you all health and inner growth! #stpatricksday #stpattysday #stpatricks #stpattys #stpatricksdayart #shamrock #shamrocks #staycalm #innerstrength #socialdistancing #quarantine #quarantinereading #novelcorona #staypositive #growthmindset #shamrockflowers #stpatricks2020 #☘️ https://www.instagram.com/p/B912sFkFPlr/?igshid=k7z1xy31jexq

[pohetsworld]

FEAR= False Evidence Appearing Real. It is a fact that the Coronavirus is real. It is also a fact that when people act on fear, our judgement becomes a bit distorted. I have encountered people in full panic, and I have also encountered people who think if you just get a flu shot you'll be fine. All I ask is, if you turn on the news, and all they are talking about is how many people have perished, turn it off, do some research and find out how many people currently have the virus, and how many have survived it also. If you're NOT a news watcher, STILL, go look up how many people have perished, how many people have survived, and how many people currently are infected. Then after you have gotten your information, look up what YOU can do to not only protect YOURSELF, but OTHERS. LET'S DO OUR PART: 1. Wash our HANDS often 2. Cough into our ELBOW 3. Don't touch our FACES 4. Stay more than 3FEET apart 5. If you feel SICK , STAY HOME! (call your Dr.) "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space lies our freedom to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." -Viktor Frankl- #staycalm #staystrong #staypositive #stayhealthy #staygrounded #thinkpositive #thinksmart #thinkofothers https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xenYrlhmJ/?igshid=1egt2ls54hy1c

[apoorvaandpoems]

Good noon. As the exam season is on, it's time to talk about the #realexamination that you faced in life outside the schooling system. #motivationtime #YourQuoteAndMine #psychosoul #staycalm #allthebest Read my thoughts on @YourQuoteApp #yourquote #quote #stories #qotd #quoteoftheday #wordporn #quotestagram #wordswag #life #wordsofwisdom #inspirationalquotes #inspiration #writeaway #love #thoughts #poetry #instawriters #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writersofindia #igwriters #igwritersclub https://www.instagram.com/p/B9lzylPDUFV/?igshid=gwj6y7eg9dcb

[awesome-luciano-blog]

Hello, my friends and today we will talk about what it means to be a great leader combined with emotional intelligence. What do you think the perfect leader should look like? You might see or notice someone who never loses his/her temper under pressure or if their so-called leader stresses the hell out of them and yet stay calm. According to Daniel Goleman he states that there are five elements to understanding emotional intelligence. We will talk about each one of them and what each means to you as a leader. Understand that each takes hard work not only to understand but then the hardest part is next is knowing how to implement in your own life first and then to an organization. They are; According to Daniel Goleman, an American psychologist who helped to popularize emotional intelligence, there are five key elements to it:    Self-awareness.    Self-regulation.    Motivation.    Empathy.    Social skills. #leadership #motivation #coaching #socialskills #emotionalintelligence #instagram Follow me on instagram-Luciano Santini and listen to my latest post.#followme #staycalm                                  

[staycalmandhugaclone]

I WANNA RANT ABOUT A REOCCURING THEME IN STAR WARS THAT NO ONE’S TALKED ABOUT (that I’ve seen)

I don’t know why this popped into my head, but I’ve been a little feral to do some good screaming about it: can we talk about the number of hugely influential character who’ve made a mistake and kept pursuing that path because they felt like it was too late to change??! Dooku, Anakin (just wait, I’ll get there), Crosshair, hell even Obi Wan.

Dooku’s example of this is painted clearly in the Tales of the Jedi episode when he learns about Qui-Gon. There’s clearly doubt, but by then his ‘son’ has been killed for the goal he’s fighting for and that sacrifice would be pointless if he doesn’t see it through. Anakin doesn’t truly reach this point until his transition to Vader, but there’s a moment beforehand (the “what have I done?”) line, that illustrates it, and then after finding out he “killed” Padme, he believes himself utterly unworthy of redemption, so he becomes a bit of a mindless slave fueled by rage and regret.

And Crosshair… listen, I will fight dirty on this hill. Sure, Crosshair probably gets his chip out after Bracca, but he’d just spent months trying to off his brothers and being forced to do things he never would have without the chip and not once did his brothers openly suspect something was wrong or doubt that he’d do those things, and, of course, we have to mention the moment when he saves Omega and everyone still keeps their guns trained on him at the end of season 1, as has been dissected time and again by countless others, which solidifies his fears of no longer having a place among them. So, he’s alone, unwanted by the only family he’s ever known, and wracked with guilt over the things he’s done. The only place he has left is the Empire because he’s already in too deep.

Obi Wan is more subtle, but his mistakes are with Anakin. He’s overlooked red flag after red flag, and even acknowledges this is some of the books, but he lets things slide time and time again because he’s made exceptions for him in the past. I think he begins subconsciously doubting his right to call Anakin out on those actions because of his own failings, and then everything spirals out of control too quickly for him to even try to fix it.

Hell, this mentality broke Wolffe in Rebels - despite not having his chip, he still clings to a distrust toward Jedi because, if he doesn't, he'd have to come to terms with the fact that he betrayed Plo, which, let's be real: not one of us is emotionally ready for.

The greatest and most painful failings of our beloved characters came about because they didn’t feel like they could, or should, be granted the chance to make things right, either because they couldn’t live with what they’d done so couldn’t consciously accept their actions as a mistake, or because they couldn’t forgive themselves so didn’t think they deserved to even ask anyone else for forgiveness.

With very, very few exceptions, it’s only too late to ask for help when you’re dead. Things may never be the same as before the mistake was made, but that’s still better than continuing to make it worse.

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk, scroll on next vid’ja

[sdgtent]

Look at what Ms. Daisy surprised me with... #Cupcake time! - Blu You keep proving how much you suck! - Luis D. Lucha Jeez hahah... You don't have to be a hater all your life... just ask for one. - RkRk LOL Woowwww... just take a deep breath. #StayCalm it's almost #Easter time! - Blu I mean damn, I'm eating raisin bran right now. - Luis D. Lucha In all fairness he didn't make you eat that. - Yang I'm buying a damn #cake tomorrow. - Luis D. Lucha Happy women want to return the favor. - Yang Agreed. - Blu That's not going to stop me from getting a cake tomorrow. - Luis D. Lucha I'm too full to think of #dessert. - RkRk Now that's a shock. You feeling okay? - Luis D. Lucha Yeah just good food! - RkRk #SdgtEnt #Foodie #Otaku #Talk #Bakery (at Orlando, Florida)

[cybergorillas]

Actual footage of me talking a friend off the ledge when the #stockmarket drops. #staycalm if you’re #invested for the long haul in solid companies, #indexfunds & #exchangetradedfunds pegged to the market i.e. S&P 500 you aren’t tripping. In fact you view it as an opportunity to buy more. It lowers your average purchase price... It’s about #investing in solid companies over a long period of time and you’ll be fine. #woosah #calmdown #stocks #stocksandbonds #warrenbuffett #buythedip #buildwealth #levelup #moneyhabits #goals #Mogulgrind https://www.instagram.com/p/CB5p-VWD49K/?igshid=my7psxbvcguy

[nanaimotv]

Walk and Talk with the Docs Episode 3 - #MentalHealth and COVID-19

Psychiatrist, Dr. Joris Wiggers, sits with us on the Orange Bench and chats about Mental Health and COVID-19.  What you can do and where you can find help during this pandemic. The Vancouver Island CRISIS Line can help at 250-754-4447. Special thanks for the support from the Nanaimo Division of Family Practice.  #StayCalm, #StayInformed, #StayHome, #BeKind, #StaySafe!    

[rhythm-and-dreams]

Sit down, have a cup of tea, and have a chat... Talking problems through makes everything seem better, and your friends might just be able to help. #MentalHealth #ItsGoodToTalk #Communicate #HaveACupOfTea #Relax #PositiveThinking #Breathe #StayCalm #FocusOnThePositive https://www.instagram.com/p/B3bo_fwn-w0/?igshid=6pewt0xk6dgd