My name is Alfonso Faustino, and thanks for visiting my BLOG-site. I am new to WordPress; and, I am in the process of migrating my BLOGs from another site into WordPress. By way of background, I retired from Corporate America after working at several well-know Fortune 500 Corporations . I am an enthusiastic passport-stamp collector; and, I lived abroad. I learned and experienced many different cultures; and, I enjoyed all of them. I believe in acquiring as many life experiences as I possible can before I leave this planet; hence, I'm on my personal journey to learn and experience all that I can to aid in my growth on all levels: spiritually, physically, intellectually, and artistically. My positive mental attitude (PMA) is one of the many tools I use to effectuate my goals and dreams. One of my keys to success: "Know your goals; and, as long as your goals are not hurting anyone nor breaking the law, ignore the critics -- they don't pay your bills nor do they have anything to do with your life -- it's your life -- grip it and rip it." I enjoy reading BLOGs that are written by passionate people; because, if you are passionate about something, the way you express your passion will entertain me -- passion, in my experiences, brings out many positive things, such as, but not limited to, creative ways of describing the subject that is the source of your passion. Even though I might not agree your points-of-view nor fully understand your subject matter, as long as you, the BLOGer, is passionate about the subject-matter, I will read it and learn from you. Check 6. /s/ Alfonso Faustino (K6ASF)