About Don Charisma

Don Charisma – Blogger, photographer, writer, promoter, scuba diver, web designer/developer/ninja, SEO guru … tinker tailor soldier spy … well, you get the idea, my talents are varied as are my interests …

Don Charisma… because anything is possible with Charisma

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I’m a bit of a phoenix, as my life changes, so do I and the things I focus on and do, I guess it’s much the same for everyone.

“Life has three rules: Paradox, Humor, and Change.

– Paradox: Life is a mystery; don’t waste your time trying to figure it out.

– Humor: Keep a sense of humor, especially about yourself. It is a strength beyond all measure

– Change: Know that nothing ever stays the same.”

Dan Millman, Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

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(How I Cartooned Myself (c) Don Charisma 2013)

Don Charisma’s Realms

sea,scuba diving,ocean,water,light,diver,underwater,camera,diving,swimming,exploring,blue,blue water,blue sea,blue light,blue camera,blue ocean,DON CHARISMAIn the teaching realm I’m a qualified and certified diving instructor, helping people to learn to dive is fun. What I love about teaching is – what’s more satisfying than helping someone else achieve their dreams and become all they can be ?

tools,diy,do it yourself,hammer,carpentry,construction,wrench,repair,work,carpenter,service,builder,screwdriver,handyman,set,wood,build,workman,spanner,equipment,repairman,fix,maintenance,brown work,brown wood,brown building,brown construction,brown tools, DON CHARISMAIn the practical realm I’ve been an engineer fixing boilers and designing central heating systems. Not many a tradesman’s job that I can’t do or haven’t done. Whilst I can be incredibly creative, I can also be incredibly technical. So art + geek, or any degree in between.

ingredients,cooking,preparation,spices,knife,food,kitchen,cook,cuisine,wooden,homemade,prepare,recipe,traditional,board,preparing,chef,tools,brown food,brown kitchen,brown cooking,brown tools, DONCHARISMAIn the thought realm I’ve also been an engineer fixing bank’s humongous computer systems, building new parts and adding a little creative sparkle where possible. I like to fiddle, play, hack, build, create or what-ever-you-like, with software and hardware, DIY in the world of technology, love it! Cooking up ideas in the thought kitchen, ideas-chef, sometimes I am 😛

buddha,buddhism,statue,religion,asia,spiritual,meditation,believe,figure,meditate,contemplation,reflection,spiritual exercise,prayer,rest,force,relaxation,heat,sitting,beautiful,warm,psychic,mentally,holzfigur,DONCHARISMAIn the spiritual realm I’ve explored myself and my mind through channels like meditation and relationships. I believe in God, but I’m not religious. Knowing myself and taking responsibility, I know are key. Also “let it be, let it change, let it go.”. So simple wisdom, “KISS”, ie Simple Stupid !

 

DON CHARISMA,mac,freelancer,macintosh,macbook,laptop,computer,iphone,workplace,google,self-employed,blogger,internet,seo,investigationIn the internet realm I built a successful company that SEO’ed number one for quite some time, all my own doing… well a little help from my family and friends. Right now we’re doing well on Google etc with DonCharisma.com and DonCharisma.org

DONCHARISMA,business,cash,coin,concept,credit,currency,finance,financial,gold,golden,isolated,market,money,background,pound,savings,pounds,stock,wealth,single,brown background,brown business,brown money,brown finance,brown companyIn the financial realm I’ve been involved in property, I’ve worked for employers and traded the financial markets, I’ve made money, I’ve lost money. Making money isn’t so hard, keeping it, now that’s a challenge:) Financial freedom and passive income would be nice, but for most of us it’s hard work that keeps the bank manager at bay.

DON CHARISMA,children,silhouette,cheers,forward,positive,view,joy,light,bill,holidays,cheerful,enthusiasm,expectation,hope,future prospects,outlook,presentation,ray of hope,perspective,star,sunset,birds,clouds,sky,colourfull,wave,water,mirroringIn the future realm it’s not always certain for any of us. The best of both worlds is to be do something I love and make a decent living doing it. That said, happiness trumps wealth, for me, almost any day of the week, so I’m happy doing something I love, like blogging 😀

My Blog My Way

This is my personal blog for things that interest me, from the mundane and everyday, to the very exciting and fun. Art, design, geek, writing, photography, videography, improv and opinions … oh and did I mention I love watching movies, and my life wouldn’t be the same without music.

BUT Overall, Charisma is “what it’s about”.

If you’ve found this page I hope you enjoy what you find here, and I wish you happiness and success in your life.

Most of all I hope that some of you reading this will become friends. WHY? Well, it’s not possible to have “enough” good friends, the world is a far far better place for those that like us and probably wouldn’t turn without those that love us 😀

Thanks for reading,

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1,263 thoughts on “About Don Charisma”

  2. thank u so much for following my blog Don Charisma.
    my English is weak ,maybe u speak French or Spanish ?
    Your blog show a way of life i share with u,very “human” and “open to new ”
    sweet life for u Don
    william

    1. My Spanish is un pocito .. My french un pou … so I use google translate or speak in English 😀

      Merci bocoup
      Gracias mi amigo …

      Cheers

      DC

  4. Thanks for following Don. Much appreciated. It is gratifying to see the notice, especially since you literally have over a hundred times more readers than I do.

  8. I love the fact you’ve been around, have oodles of life experience and know what you want and what you are aiming for. Hope you find that last little something that completes your experience..
    Bright blessings
    x

  10. Quite true about “Ab Fab”. Men don’t tend to get it, but women understand the absurdity of two older women, drunk, drugged, and out-of-control about town. Gay men love it too! It’s like a cult show here in Amerrica for the happy boys.

    1. LOL, probably could get it if I wanted to, I do “get” rom-coms these days … however it’s interest factor for me, same as most guys, we’re interested in guy issues, not women’s issues … well not any more than we have to be !

  11. HA! I knew it! I’m a huge Anglophile. My current favorite, a very OLD, British comedy, is “Fawlty Towers”. “Absolutely Fabulous” is another favorite.

    1. 😀 … well fawlty towers I watched so much I wore out the video tapes … ab fab is more ladies humour, which not surprisingly ladies get, dudes not so much 🙂 … There’s a lot of other great british tv, guy ritchie has done some awesome films, I like all the UK crime drama movies … tending not to be watching so much TV these days … bigger fish to fry 🙂

  12. Can I ask where you are from originally? In your writing you use some British expressions, so that was my guess. I’m just curious. But your Gravatar, or whatever it’s called, has touches of Miami or Cuba.

    1. LOL, from UK, pretty much “from” London really it’s my adopted home and where I call home in the UK … I get all kinds, lot of people think I’m South African, but born and bred in the UK …

  14. Thanks for the follow, ill try n write something new for my only reader

  15. You are indeed a unique and interesting human being, Don! I believe your life is filled with different colors…each making your existence both fulfilling and challenging. Continued positive energies for you…

  16. Thank-you Don for following my blog. I appreciate the interest as I know mine is the taboo in society so I deeply appreciate the interest. Best wishes

  17. Thanks for the follow Don (or should I call you Mr. Charisma?!). If I can ever provide further enlightenment on the humorous side of breaking bones (or anything else for that matter) …let me know!

  18. Thank you kindly for following my blog. Do let me know should you need any info in regards to traveling in Bosnia. Will try my best to provide. Many regards and best wishes on your site! 🙂

  21. Hello Sir. I’m glad to know you appreciate my blog and really curious to know why you do so and if you’re really interested in vocal singing technique. 🙂

  23. Hello Don and thanks for following my ‘Natural Home’ blog. A whole slew of new 2014 pix and build information is on it’s way. It’s my fondest hope that you will continue to enjoy the site. BTW, some of previous career incarnations included tech and large network stuff also. Keep up the good work.
    ~Patrick

  26. Um, sorry for being an idiot. I, ahem, just noticed that what I asked to post is an award.
    This has been a moronic day.
    Can you please just not approve my comments?
    I’d really appreciate that.

    Thanks. Sorry for being a pest – it was completely unintentional.

    1. No worries hun, I’ve been asked before and declined … why? it was only designed to be a badge for an award … someone who wants the badge must do it as an award, acceptance post and so on 🙂

      And don’t worry I have many days the same !

      Warm regards

      Don

  27. Hey Don!
    I am honored that you are following my blog. It warms my heart to know that you will be visiting me.

    Have a great day!
    Rita

    1. Thanks dude, been and visited … busy schedule, I’ve posted about it a few times last couple of weeks … sometimes I’m replying to up to 500 comments a day …

      For pingback a blog will only get one if you link to a page or a post … so up to you which page or post you link to, suggestion would be doncharisma.org/about … OM doesn’t have that page, so I link to his bio …

      Cheers

      Don

      1. 500 is huge man… I hope you’re sleeping, at least… I suggest you plan a something new, like for me…

        I need to visit more blogs, so I write 3 days a week and other 4 days I just browse through th WordPress community…

      5. Dude, I just agreed… Now carry on with other stuff…

        Or some idiot may pop up again saying “I’m unfollowing you”
        LOL 😀

  29. Thank for following Jews Down Under. I can’t seem to find you on the list of followers, though I received an email. I can’t find an email link on your site either.
    Within the next week or so the site will be migrating to a WEB site.
    The address will be http://jewsdownunder.com/

    1. Hey Shane, I don’t run a blogroll … when you leave a comment it leaves a link back to your blog, so consider this a free one … if you want to add a link back to me I’d be very grateful 🙂

  38. Thanks for following, reviewing your blog, you’re certainly curious of many things. I’ll try to post and translate in english more often in the future. FYI I thought your profile pic was John – the one and only – Goodman in the Big Lebowski at first glance. Cheers

  45. Thank you for following my blog. It’s not nearly as interesting as yours. Will check back again.

  46. Thank you for the following. I’m pleased that you like my art and writing. I’m just getting started reading your blog, but so far i’, enjoying the read! Cheers!

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