When I got home from a work trip, I learned my contract was put ‘on hold’ at my ‘dream job’. Devastated, I had to rebuild from scratch. Budgets, cutbacks, etc. Freelancers were first to be let go. I literally wanted to stay there forever. On the flip side, I know everything happens for a reason…
Category: Thoughts
Screw Doing What You’re “Supposed” To!
“What is your definition of #success?” a friend asked me today. This being 40 thing has me all over the map as far as what I am actually doing vs. having it ingrained in me that I am “supposed” to be adulting – whatever that means. I had to dissect her question because my answer…
Don’t Let Anyone Tell You You’re Not Enough
Last night I woke up from a dream. My overactive brain plays tricks on me to get me to think and last night was no different. In this dream, various people I know pointed out my shortcomings to my face. Like all the negative lines I’ve heard in life came out in one dramatic screenplay….
How to Love Yourself First and Not Feel Guilty
I was raised with the whole “Do unto others…” thing and believe in it wholeheartedly, but the longer I live, the more I’ve learned to show myself the love I so often shower on others instead. When given a choice – you can live or you can die, and the end result is because of…
Men, are you desperate?
So… this article was one I had reservations writing. I had to really get out of my head and preconceived notions about desperation and men and women and our whole sordid dating dance we do. I really think the points could ring true for both sexes but this one, the Editor wanted directed at men….
A Shooting Star Over Baghdad – published!
In the Know Traveler opted to publish my piece about flying over Baghdad and seeing a shooting star. It was an incredible experience and I’m honoured they picked it up and published it. Quote: “Tonight’s flight to Doha is a bit different than last night’s flight to Istanbul from Toronto. Nine out of ten passengers…
Dealing with Culture Shock at Home
Awhile back, I was fortunate to have one of my articles published in Elephant Journal about culture shock. Living in a low context culture and often traveling to high context cultures, I find myself trapped in some type of limbo between who I am and who I am supposed to be. Here is the link…
3 Things New Producers Should Consider
If you’re a new producer, think about this: When you sign to a label, your track usually goes through many hands. 1) Label owners play what they’re releasing. 2) DJs play the music they like from labels and artists they support. 3) Labels and big DJs are always looking for new talent. They thrive on…
The truth about getting what you want
Once upon a time We had to decide, to choose, Between making a good living and loving what we do. But I was born When hippies roamed free, When people rebelled with sex, flowers and possibility. I didn’t get the memo Saying things were black and white And I was off like a tornado Hoping…
How to find peace in chaos
There will be times when you find yourself in situations you’d never expect. There will be times when life and humanity let you down. There will be times you feel you have to explain yourself and your reasons for doing what you do. There will be times when you do things you don’t want because…
Amber Long 