Hey Miki - Latest Comments

Re: Will you be my collaborator?

Michi Valeriano — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:00:53 -0000

Hey Miki! (tangent: I was a cheerleader/cheerleading coach, we used this song ALL THE TIME, and every time I say these words I think of pom poms)

I loved this post and would love to collaborate. My new fave book "What Color is Your Parachute" said it best - it's not about identifying yourself as a profession - "I'm a mechanic," "I'm a marketing person" etc; it's about saying "I'm a person who has THIS experience, THESE transferable skills, has THIS knowledge and cares about THESE things."

I would love to answer your questions above and look forward to hearing from you.

Re: What did you do this year?

MikiJ — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:17:53 -0000

Thanks Steve! The only thing I've found about writing (at least blogging) while I travel is to liveblog so that I do it while I experience it and then it's gone and I can't really edit and it's not just sitting there in my "notes" for months. Going to try that at SXSW this week....

Re: What did you do this year?

Steve Beland — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:53:16 -0000

"I seem to be able to either experience or write/process, but not both."
I hear that, particularly when it comes to traveling. I just want to go, be and do. I can figure out how to write about it later, if I'm so inclined.

Meanwhile, I really like your style. Keep doing what you're doing.

Re: Working through the freelancing lulls

MikiJ — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:11:41 -0000

Glad you got something out of it, Ivan :) What kind of work do you do? And I always love to know how people find my blog, if you have a minute to let me know.

Re: Working through the freelancing lulls

Ivan Jekic — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:20:00 -0000

THIS: "I’m a very results-oriented person, so it’s hard to work day after day
without much outside feedback and without feeling like I’ve accomplished
something really specific. When I’m working in an office, I feel like
just finishing the day is an accomplishment; there’s a sense of relief
and usefulness I get that is lacking when I work from home."

I feel like I wrote that from start to finish. Although I never worked in an office, I know darn well how you feel about that.
The whole post was very informative for me. Thank you!

Re: You already know the answer

Reilly_r — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:55:25 -0000

Miki - I loved this video - thanks. You had such a nice touch with it - also what your wrote about a good facilitator doing to help us find our own answers. What a great project to take on with your Dad. I just sent it to all the canoe paddling, woodwork loving brothers and sisters of mine and Phil. Your site is great. I am so impressed with all your creativity. Ruth

Re: Will you be my collaborator?

gregorylent — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:32:43 -0000

adaptability ... it's a spiritual quality, nothing else

allowing life to flow, rather than holding on to concepts, or ego-based identities.

nothing will grow adaptability and collaboration abilities faster than meditation.

tough for corporates to swallow, eh? :-)

Re: Men Being Emotional

Info — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:24:57 -0000

Thanks for the kind words; great topic as well. Steve Giovinco

Re: What did you do this year?

Willo O'Brien — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:21:06 -0000

Sounds like a great year of self-discovery and growing into yourself in new, beautiful ways. Looking forward to watching you continue to blossom in 2012! xo

Re: What did you do this year?

Nader — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:09:14 -0000

Yes, journaling has been very important for me especially in times where I'm either stuck or looking to get ideas flowing. I read The Artist's Way when I was in college and introduced me to the discipline of journaling. I wrote 3 pages daily for 12 weeks and it got me to see the value in writing and helped me be get past blocks. Great post!

Re: What did you do this year?

MikiJ — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:05:18 -0000

You too Iris! Your blog is a real inspiration to me. I've been keeping wheat, milk, soy, and sugar-free lately and feel so much better. I hope you've had a great year, and a better one to come :)

Re: What did you do this year?

boils — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:58:11 -0000

Might make one myself actually. I wonder if I can rise above the shallow. :)

Re: What did you do this year?

Iris — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:13:14 -0000

Sounds like quite a journey. Much love to you on your path...may it take you places you never dreamed, and leave your heart brimming with happiness.

Re: You already know the answer

Christina — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:13:29 -0000

"The best kind of teacher helps you find the answer for yourself." SO true! The only therapist who ever successfully helped me (successfully helped = empowered me to trust my own judgment and no longer desire therapy) called himself a facilitator despite his fancier pedigree.

Re: Hi, Social Media, nice to meet you

digitalShe — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:27:14 -0000

Sweet! Looked it up in the Library, very popular book. On my way home, I found a copy on the top of a used book bin. $1. I'd call that a sign -- thanks for pointing me in the right direction :D Cheers!

Re: Hi, Social Media, nice to meet you

MikiJ — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:01:56 -0000

Yep, that's the book. Easy to read and provides a great understanding of the true nature of "viral."

Re: Hi, Social Media, nice to meet you

digitalShe — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:48:32 -0000

Hi Miki, Thanks for posting your slides, it really helps as I review my notes. You mentioned a book to understand personality types. Is this the right one?
The Tipping Point How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
by Malcolm Gladwell
Thanks and Cheers, She

Re: Hi, Social Media, nice to meet you

MikiJ — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:40:55 -0000

Thanks! Glad it's helpful. Let me know if you still have questions :)

Re: Hi, Social Media, nice to meet you

Nancie Mills Pipgras — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:31:51 -0000

Great content in your slide show! Clean, crisp and to the point. Thanks!

Re: Patti Smith is my hero :: Here’s why

MikiJ — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:08:52 -0000

I love that part. So glad you're reading this. It's an amazing book, especially for artists :)

Re: Patti Smith is my hero :: Here’s why

Kelli Connell — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:39:21 -0000

I'm reading this book right now - it is fantastic...I'm still at the beginning and appreciating how they silently make art together through the night...

Re: Stephen Mayes – Liveblog from Flash Forward

Miki Johnson — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:59:17 -0000

I believe he means the actual print, the image turned to physical object, that is valued and sold by galleries.

Re: Stephen Mayes – Liveblog from Flash Forward

Matthew Bamberg — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:16:50 -0000

What do you think Mayes means by the value of artists being based upon an object?

Re: Stephen Mayes – Liveblog from Flash Forward

ion sokhos — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:28:38 -0000

I was at this talk (am the guy who asked the first and last questions) thanks so much for the writeup. I didn't take great notes and this is a great resource to recap what I think was a great talk

Re: Learning to listen to the stories my photos tell

Bryan Farley — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:03:14 -0000

Thanks for sharing this post. I have also noticed that editing is emotional. Perhaps another way to say this is that I connect to my own photos, often in ways that I did not expect. I assume you are saying something similar.

As story tellers, many of us complain that our viewers or readers do not really listen to what we say. Often, we do not really listen to what we say to ourselves.

Do you have a follow up response after sitting with this for several months. I am willing to read more.