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Denver-LB flight can't stop! So raise the fees! JetBlue considers leaving Long Beach Airport.
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Into the future,
davidT
Saturday, April 04, 2009
My Travel Summary
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Currently in New Mexico (Sheridan Hotel), we drove (all 5 of us, 3 children) 13hrs today from LA to Albuquerque, NM (nice town, btw). Tomorrow we drive into Denver, CO. Roads should be pretty clear but very cold (30's).
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Currently in New Mexico (Sheridan Hotel), we drove (all 5 of us, 3 children) 13hrs today from LA to Albuquerque, NM (nice town, btw). Tomorrow we drive into Denver, CO. Roads should be pretty clear but very cold (30's).
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Friday, April 03, 2009
I Could Be Totally Wrong
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When collaborating with creative types it's very important (especially if you are the default team leader), to let everyone know you could be wrong. Sometimes a person can express an opinion that can hurt other people's feelings or quench the creative process.
Adding a phrase like "you know I could be totally wrong here" can help keep lines of communication open.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
When collaborating with creative types it's very important (especially if you are the default team leader), to let everyone know you could be wrong. Sometimes a person can express an opinion that can hurt other people's feelings or quench the creative process.
Adding a phrase like "you know I could be totally wrong here" can help keep lines of communication open.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Twitter Training
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Today I did a Twitter tutorial for a friend. He didn't buy it, but I did answer his biggest question which was, "why do I need it?" I told him he'd have to figure out the why, but here are some reasons why he might want to consider it:
1. Share information
2. Network
3. Training
4. Feeling that others want to know what you're up to
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Today I did a Twitter tutorial for a friend. He didn't buy it, but I did answer his biggest question which was, "why do I need it?" I told him he'd have to figure out the why, but here are some reasons why he might want to consider it:
1. Share information
2. Network
3. Training
4. Feeling that others want to know what you're up to
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Guatemala, Denver and Spanish Classes
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An interesting project out there is bringing together Spanish teachers from Guatemala and Nicaragua with children of EL Foster's dual immersion program. There's a huge need and market in this area. We would use technology such as Skype and make it very affordable.
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
An interesting project out there is bringing together Spanish teachers from Guatemala and Nicaragua with children of EL Foster's dual immersion program. There's a huge need and market in this area. We would use technology such as Skype and make it very affordable.
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Big Announcement: New Blog Focus
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Ok, I just made up my mind in the last 5mns. The official focus of this blog will now be:
COMMUNICATION, INNOVATION and COLLABORATION...bringing people together.
Starting today, this blog will deal with "bringing people together for communication and innovation..." It brings together the great passions of mine, yeap, communication, innovation and collaboration (bringing people together). Genius.Even the header of this blog has changed, check it out. Of course, I will still write about my family and random things once in a while.
I like it already.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Ok, I just made up my mind in the last 5mns. The official focus of this blog will now be:
COMMUNICATION, INNOVATION and COLLABORATION...bringing people together.
Starting today, this blog will deal with "bringing people together for communication and innovation..." It brings together the great passions of mine, yeap, communication, innovation and collaboration (bringing people together). Genius.Even the header of this blog has changed, check it out. Of course, I will still write about my family and random things once in a while.
I like it already.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Wednesdays, 12-4pm
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The other day a friend was telling me he wants to quit his job and try something different. I told him that instead of quitting and trying something new and untested, he should start by talking to his current boss and ask for permission to network with others Wednesdays from 12-4pm. I don't mean that he's getting time off to go look for a new job, that'd be a stupid boss!
What I mean is why not make his organization better, by making himself better. And how does he do that? By testing his skills on others.
I recommend he take some time every week, 3-4 hours a week to network, to mentor another company and see how he does. If he does well, every one wins. He feels more confident and like he's following his dream, the company has a better and happier employee who's making the company look good with others, and the new people are glad to have an expert in hand.
It's the Google 20% rule, at Google you can spend 20% of your time on "things you care about." They find that 100% of their innovation, comes from this 20%. I do this in my current job and many of my "great ideas" come from this 20%.
Win/Win Baby.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
The other day a friend was telling me he wants to quit his job and try something different. I told him that instead of quitting and trying something new and untested, he should start by talking to his current boss and ask for permission to network with others Wednesdays from 12-4pm. I don't mean that he's getting time off to go look for a new job, that'd be a stupid boss!
What I mean is why not make his organization better, by making himself better. And how does he do that? By testing his skills on others.
I recommend he take some time every week, 3-4 hours a week to network, to mentor another company and see how he does. If he does well, every one wins. He feels more confident and like he's following his dream, the company has a better and happier employee who's making the company look good with others, and the new people are glad to have an expert in hand.
It's the Google 20% rule, at Google you can spend 20% of your time on "things you care about." They find that 100% of their innovation, comes from this 20%. I do this in my current job and many of my "great ideas" come from this 20%.
Win/Win Baby.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Buy EJ's
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Today I spoke to a friend who's trying to figure out if he likes his job or not. He's being offered a different position within his company, but it doesn't sound like him to me. I told him, what's your Big Adventure! Mine is to someday run for City Council or start my own Creativity and Communication Business. He didn't have an answer.
I said to him, "why don't you seek a one million dollar donor, go to EJ Malloy's, ask to speak to the manager and then the owner and tell him, I'd like to buy your store." He lit up and said, "I think I can do that...."
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Today I spoke to a friend who's trying to figure out if he likes his job or not. He's being offered a different position within his company, but it doesn't sound like him to me. I told him, what's your Big Adventure! Mine is to someday run for City Council or start my own Creativity and Communication Business. He didn't have an answer.
I said to him, "why don't you seek a one million dollar donor, go to EJ Malloy's, ask to speak to the manager and then the owner and tell him, I'd like to buy your store." He lit up and said, "I think I can do that...."
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
How Often
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My blogging here has slowed down this year. I'm also blogging at Real Life Stimulus where I chronicle stories of life transformation in my every day life.
Some of my friends blog trivial stuff 4-5x/day, others blog good stuff 1x/week. I blog stuff about 1-2x/month. I think I need to pick up the pace and start making stuff up (as long as it's focused around my theme which is still pending).
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
My blogging here has slowed down this year. I'm also blogging at Real Life Stimulus where I chronicle stories of life transformation in my every day life.
Some of my friends blog trivial stuff 4-5x/day, others blog good stuff 1x/week. I blog stuff about 1-2x/month. I think I need to pick up the pace and start making stuff up (as long as it's focused around my theme which is still pending).
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Focus of this Blog
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I need to focus this blog around a certain topic, but I'm not sure which. So far, this blog has been a collection of themes without a particular focus.
So here are some possible themes for my blog:
- Honesty and Hope (hmmmm, I've never been able to be honest in a blog)
- Roots and the Future (thoughts on my childhood and how it shapes me today)
- A Politician in the Making (someday, I'd like to be in politics)
- Connections I See (stories of how I see things connecting, people, thoughts, organizations)
- Technology and Music (yawwwwnnnnn....)
- Communication (probably my favorite so far)
- Creating Open Systems for Maximum Impact (another favorite)
Well, there you have it. As you can see I'm lost. But I'll keep thinking about this.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
I need to focus this blog around a certain topic, but I'm not sure which. So far, this blog has been a collection of themes without a particular focus.
So here are some possible themes for my blog:
- Honesty and Hope (hmmmm, I've never been able to be honest in a blog)
- Roots and the Future (thoughts on my childhood and how it shapes me today)
- A Politician in the Making (someday, I'd like to be in politics)
- Connections I See (stories of how I see things connecting, people, thoughts, organizations)
- Technology and Music (yawwwwnnnnn....)
- Communication (probably my favorite so far)
- Creating Open Systems for Maximum Impact (another favorite)
Well, there you have it. As you can see I'm lost. But I'll keep thinking about this.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Remembering
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Last night I went out with a good friend and he asked me some questions that made me remember some pretty painful stuff. It was good to let it all out, the hurt, the pain. In the end he told me I was ready to let it all out, and that perhaps prior to that I hadn't been able to do so.
I think he was right. It felt true, good, true, accurate, raw but true to say what I said. It was interesting.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Last night I went out with a good friend and he asked me some questions that made me remember some pretty painful stuff. It was good to let it all out, the hurt, the pain. In the end he told me I was ready to let it all out, and that perhaps prior to that I hadn't been able to do so.
I think he was right. It felt true, good, true, accurate, raw but true to say what I said. It was interesting.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
@dtrigueros - Twitter
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A few months ago I officially deleted my Facebook account and have been on Twitter exclusively since then. Twitter just makes better sense to me. You can follow me on Twitter @dtrigueros.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
A few months ago I officially deleted my Facebook account and have been on Twitter exclusively since then. Twitter just makes better sense to me. You can follow me on Twitter @dtrigueros.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Saturday, March 28, 2009
I Miss My Mom
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I miss my mom. I was looking at pictures of her today and it made me miss her. I live so far from her (she lives in Nicaragua), it's been almost two years since I last saw her. It's been too long.
A year ago we thought she'd come live with us, but it didn't happen. We then moved to Colorado and life changed. We've now been here a year, and perhaps she can come be with us in 2010. Perhaps everything has a perfect time and place and purpose I can't see. All I know, is that I'd like to see her sooner than later.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
I miss my mom. I was looking at pictures of her today and it made me miss her. I live so far from her (she lives in Nicaragua), it's been almost two years since I last saw her. It's been too long.
A year ago we thought she'd come live with us, but it didn't happen. We then moved to Colorado and life changed. We've now been here a year, and perhaps she can come be with us in 2010. Perhaps everything has a perfect time and place and purpose I can't see. All I know, is that I'd like to see her sooner than later.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Easter at Foothills 09
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Easter at Foothills 09.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Easter at Foothills 09.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Friday, March 06, 2009
RTD and Arvada
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I'm part of the Arts in Old Town Committee. One of the issues Arvada is dealing with is the building of an RTD Fast Trak light rail. The Arts in Old Town committee is involved because the station would require design and art.
This map explains the current proposal. The Red Heart is the station coming to Arvada/Wheat Ridge.
Black - New rail line or extension
Red - Existing rail line
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
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