We see in our lives that what we try to achieve is not always in our
reach.
We try once or sometimes twice to attain our goal, but as soon as we see
that there is difficulty in reaching towards it, we refrain from it very
soon, finding excuses or get disappointed.
We have numerous examples in front of us to see how success can be
attained.
There is nothing easy in this world.Difficulties in our path is sure to
follow and to avoid anything difficult is to go through it.For this we
should not let disappoinment affect us.
Challenges are there for us to keep on trying hard.
In human relationship, we encounter massive emotional disturbances.Its
all
due to our own behaviour of letting things go out of our hands. One gets
dejected of their close one's attitude if misunderstood. What is needed
is
there, is to work out for the best possible relationship. Time and space
should be given and one must try to understand other's feelings and
misgivings. Normally one do get disappointed in convincing other, but
there
is always a chance of eliminating any problem facing emotional crisis. We
must try hard and give all the possible method of normalising our
relationship with others.
Likewise, in life too we must try and try till we succeed as saying goes
"
Nothing succeeds like success." So difficulties should be faced with much
ease and not let disappointment affect us. Life is not a bed of roses so
we
must face the challenges and wait for the result
Monday, October 04, 2004
Would you cry?
A girl asked a guy if he thought she was pretty, he said...no. She
asked him if he would want to be with her forever....and he said no.
She then asked him if she were to leave would he cry, and once again
he replied with a no. She had heard enough.
As she walked away, tears streaming down her face the boy grabbed her
arm and said....
You're not pretty you're beautiful.
I dont want to be with you forever. I NEED to be with you forever.
And I wouldnt cry if you walked away...I'd die...
asked him if he would want to be with her forever....and he said no.
She then asked him if she were to leave would he cry, and once again
he replied with a no. She had heard enough.
As she walked away, tears streaming down her face the boy grabbed her
arm and said....
You're not pretty you're beautiful.
I dont want to be with you forever. I NEED to be with you forever.
And I wouldnt cry if you walked away...I'd die...
Friday, October 01, 2004
Put the glass down
A professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it. He
held it up for all to see, and asked the students, "How much do you think
this glass weighs?"
'50gms!' .... '100gms!'...'125gms' ...the students answered.
"I really don't know unless I weigh it", said the professor. "But my
question is: What would happen if I held it up like this for a few
minutes?"
"Nothing", the students said.
"Ok what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour?" the professor
asked.
"Your arm would begin to ache", said one of the students.
"You're right, now what would happen if I held it for a day?"
"Your arm could go numb, you might have severe muscle stress and paralysis
and have to go to hospital for sure!", ventured another student and all the
students laughed.
"Very good. But during all this, did the weight of the glass change?" asked
the professor.
"No".
"Then what caused the arm ache and the muscle stress?"
The students were puzzled.
"Put the glass down!" said one of the students.
"Exactly!" said the professor. "Life's problems are something like this.
Hold it for a few minutes in your head and they seem OK. Think of them for
a long time and they begin to ache. Hold it even longer and they begin to
paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything."
It's important to think of the challenges (problems) in your life, but EVEN
MORE IMPORTANT, is to 'put them down' at the end of every day before you go
to sleep. That way, you are not stressed, you wake up every day fresh and
strong, and can handle any issue, any challenge that comes your way!' So,
as it becomes time for you to leave office today, remember to
'PUT THE GLASS DOWN TODAY! '
held it up for all to see, and asked the students, "How much do you think
this glass weighs?"
'50gms!' .... '100gms!'...'125gms' ...the students answered.
"I really don't know unless I weigh it", said the professor. "But my
question is: What would happen if I held it up like this for a few
minutes?"
"Nothing", the students said.
"Ok what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour?" the professor
asked.
"Your arm would begin to ache", said one of the students.
"You're right, now what would happen if I held it for a day?"
"Your arm could go numb, you might have severe muscle stress and paralysis
and have to go to hospital for sure!", ventured another student and all the
students laughed.
"Very good. But during all this, did the weight of the glass change?" asked
the professor.
"No".
"Then what caused the arm ache and the muscle stress?"
The students were puzzled.
"Put the glass down!" said one of the students.
"Exactly!" said the professor. "Life's problems are something like this.
Hold it for a few minutes in your head and they seem OK. Think of them for
a long time and they begin to ache. Hold it even longer and they begin to
paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything."
It's important to think of the challenges (problems) in your life, but EVEN
MORE IMPORTANT, is to 'put them down' at the end of every day before you go
to sleep. That way, you are not stressed, you wake up every day fresh and
strong, and can handle any issue, any challenge that comes your way!' So,
as it becomes time for you to leave office today, remember to
'PUT THE GLASS DOWN TODAY! '
The Pebble Story (thinking out of the box)
If we think hard, we can also be like this wise girl!
Many hundreds of years ago in a small Italian town, a merchant had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a moneylender. The moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the merchant's beautiful daughter. So he proposed a bargain. He said he would forgo the merchant's debt if he could marry his daughter. Both the merchant and his daughter were horrified by the proposal. So the cunning money-lender suggested that they let providence decide the matter. He told them that he would put a black pebble and a white pebble into an empty money bag. Then the girl would have to pick one pebble from the bag.
If she picked the black pebble, she would become his wife and her father's debt would be forgiven. If she picked the white pebble she need not marry him and her father's debt would still be forgiven. But if she refused to pick a pebble, her father would be thrown into jail. They were standing on a pebble strewn path in the merchant's garden. As they talked, the moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles. As he picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two black pebbles and put them into the bag. He then asked the girl to pick a pebble from the bag. Now, imagine you were standing in the merchant's garden. What would you have done if you were the girl?
If you had to advise her, what would you have told her?
Careful analysis would produce three possibilities:
1 The girl should refuse to take a pebble.
2 The girl should show that there were two black pebbles in the bag and expose the money-lender as a cheat. 3 The girl should pick a black pebble and sacrifice herself in order to save her father from his debt and imprisonment. Take a moment to ponder over the story. The above story is used with the hope that it will make us appreciate the difference between lateral and logical thinking. The girl's dilemma cannot be solved with traditional logical thinking. Think of the consequences if she chooses the above logical answers.
What would you recommend to the Girl to do?
The girl put her hand into the moneybag and drew out a pebble. Without looking at it, she fumbled and let it fall onto the pebble-strewn path where it immediately became lost among all the other pebbles. "Oh, how clumsy of me" she said. "But never mind, if you look into the bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked." Since the remaining pebble is black, it must be assumed that she had picked the white one. And since the money-lender dared not admit his dishonesty, the girl changed what seemed an impossible situation into an extremely advantageous one.
MORAL OF THE STORY:
Most complex problems do have a solution it is only that we don't attempt to think.
Many hundreds of years ago in a small Italian town, a merchant had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a moneylender. The moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the merchant's beautiful daughter. So he proposed a bargain. He said he would forgo the merchant's debt if he could marry his daughter. Both the merchant and his daughter were horrified by the proposal. So the cunning money-lender suggested that they let providence decide the matter. He told them that he would put a black pebble and a white pebble into an empty money bag. Then the girl would have to pick one pebble from the bag.
If she picked the black pebble, she would become his wife and her father's debt would be forgiven. If she picked the white pebble she need not marry him and her father's debt would still be forgiven. But if she refused to pick a pebble, her father would be thrown into jail. They were standing on a pebble strewn path in the merchant's garden. As they talked, the moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles. As he picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two black pebbles and put them into the bag. He then asked the girl to pick a pebble from the bag. Now, imagine you were standing in the merchant's garden. What would you have done if you were the girl?
If you had to advise her, what would you have told her?
Careful analysis would produce three possibilities:
1 The girl should refuse to take a pebble.
2 The girl should show that there were two black pebbles in the bag and expose the money-lender as a cheat. 3 The girl should pick a black pebble and sacrifice herself in order to save her father from his debt and imprisonment. Take a moment to ponder over the story. The above story is used with the hope that it will make us appreciate the difference between lateral and logical thinking. The girl's dilemma cannot be solved with traditional logical thinking. Think of the consequences if she chooses the above logical answers.
What would you recommend to the Girl to do?
The girl put her hand into the moneybag and drew out a pebble. Without looking at it, she fumbled and let it fall onto the pebble-strewn path where it immediately became lost among all the other pebbles. "Oh, how clumsy of me" she said. "But never mind, if you look into the bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked." Since the remaining pebble is black, it must be assumed that she had picked the white one. And since the money-lender dared not admit his dishonesty, the girl changed what seemed an impossible situation into an extremely advantageous one.
MORAL OF THE STORY:
Most complex problems do have a solution it is only that we don't attempt to think.
POSITIVE QUOTE OF THE DAY
-----------------------------
All high achievers plan their work and work their plan, for they are keenly aware that "luck" is most often being prepared to take advantage of a situation.
-- Unknown
All high achievers plan their work and work their plan, for they are keenly aware that "luck" is most often being prepared to take advantage of a situation.
-- Unknown
Monday, September 27, 2004
Which types of love you'll experience?
1) You have liked two people at the same time before.
A. Yes (Go to Q4)
B. No (Go to Q2)
2) You prefer younger person rather than older than you.
A. Yes (Go to Q5)
B. No (Go to Q3)
3) You usually declare your feelings first when you like someone. A. Yes (Go to Q5) B. No (Go to Q6)
4) You see your parents and couples like them as the ideal relationship between two, intimate people. A. Yes (Go to Q7) B. No (Go to Q5)
5) You prefer to wear colourful intimate apparel.
A. Yes (Go to Q8)
B. No (Go to Q9)
6) You would never forgive your partner for cheating on you.
A. Yes (Go to Q9)
B. No (Go to Q5)
7) You prefer to eat at home rather than to dine out.
A. Yes (Go to Q10)
B. No (Go to Q8)
8)You like Marilyn Monroe more than Audrey Hepburn.
A. Yes (Go to Q11)
B. No (Go to Q9)
9) You enjoy giving presents to people.
A. Yes (Go to Q12)
B. No (Go to Q11)
10) The two important qualities your partner should possess are human warmth and kindness. A. Yes (Go to Q13) B. No (Go to Q11)
11) You often fall in love at first sight.
A. Yes (Go to Q14)
B. No (Go to Q15)
12) You tend to pursue excitement over stability in love.
A. Yes (Go to Q14)
B. No (Go to Q15)
13) A divorce would be absolutely out of the question for you. A. Yes (A-type) B. No (Go to Q16)
14) You don't dislike reptiles or other creepy creatures.
A. Yes (Go to Q21)
B. No (Go to Q17)
15) You are against pre-marital sex.
A. Yes (H-type)
B. No (Go to Q17)
16) You often hear that you are sexy.
A. Yes (Go to Q21)
B. No (Go to Q19)
17) You firmly believe that love can be obtained.
A. Yes (Go to Q20)
B. No (Go to Q19)
18) You consider the person's educational and family background as a more essential factor for marriage than your feelings for him/her. A. Yes (E-type) B. No (Go to Q21)
19) You feel that anything is forgivable if you love a person. A. Yes (B-type) B. No (Go to Q20)
20) You often desire things that other people already possess. A. Yes (D-type) B. No (C-type)
21) Your relationships never lasted longer than 3 months.
A. Yes (G-type)
B. No (F-type)
The Results:
\ A-type: Cinderella Type Just like Cinderella, you were the heroine of a beautiful and happy love story in your former life. This does not mean that you were born with this privilege or that you necessarily had this happiness until the end of your life. You actually witnessed the harshness of reality as child, including the loss of your parents and poverty.
But all this darkness disappeared the moment you met the love of your life and a new bright light started to shine toward your way. You ultimately gained happiness and honor through love.
Both of you genuinely loved each other and enjoyed a blissful life for a very long time. It is just natural that this genuine life in your previous existence can only be a blessing in this present moment. This may be the opportunity to work for charity by helping out other people in need and to be thankful.
\ B-type: The Charitable type You were the devoted lover in your former existence that dedicated your whole being to the object of affection. When you fell in love, you forgot about everything else including your own self.
You experienced a lot of pain because many people took advantage of your kindness. All your lovers were beautiful people but they possessed narcissistic qualities, which was the result of your breakups. Their selfishness never allowed them to return the love that you continuously provided for them. But you never despised them for the wounds they left on you.
What you should do in this life-time is to become more sensible, rational, and calculative, so that you will not have to endure so much pain as you did in the past. Don't just settle for anyone who crosses your path but wait patiently for someone who will provide you with a reciprocal love.
\ C-type: The Lascivious type You were a very fickle person in your previous life, who could not stay with one partner for a long time. Love was something you had to experience through as many people as possible and only then were you happy as a person. You met many, diverse people whom you shared an intimate relationship with.
Although you were an amorous lover, you possessed a cold and rational mind. It gave you this power of never being hurt by someone. It will be difficult to settle down completely for you unless you meet a very charismatic person that will capture your entire heart. And a journey for you would not completely end with marriage either.
\ D-type: The Reckless type You were the center of a love triangle or an immoral love that was destined to end tragically. Your rash and independent spirit set the stage for a love story like this. You were an egocentric character who broke many people's hearts. In this way, you were much like the C-type that was previously mentioned. You moved on from one person to another as soon as that spark or passion for you faded.
A person who existed as this type in the past is bound to be affected by these remnant qualities today. This is why it is vital to appreciate the other person in your relationship now and to become more mature. Getting rid of your selfish desires may be the key to a happy relationship for you.
\ E-type: The Romeo and Juliet type You are one of the few people who experienced the most passionate love affair in your former life. It was love at first sight and both of you could not think of anything else during the day than to dream about each other.
It was a Romeo and Juliet love affair, which may not have ended in disaster just like in the story. Your families may even have been very accepting about your relationship. But the likelihood of a passionate love increases the more obstacles are between the two lovers. But the affection tends to fade when there is no conflicting element involved.
Therefore, it is important for you to be more patient in your present relationship. The challenge is to keep that passion going by constantly introducing new and interesting ideas.
\ F-type: The Plain type You did not find love through your own actions but with the help of other people. You were in your own comfort zone, so that it was not necessary for you to find someone special. This is why you were far away from experiencing a fervent love affair.
Everybody accepted your relationship with your partner and stability may be have been the pivotal characteristic of your love. Many people would not even consider this peaceful and simple relationship to be love but it may just be the true essence.
You may feel perfectly comfortable with an arranged marriage.
\ G-type: The Abusive type There is no human being who perfect and therefore a certain contradiction exists within us. Thus, an internal conflict between cruelty and kindness is apparent in us.
You were familiar with this conflict in your previous life, where mistreatment was used on people. There was a lot of anger in you and this may be a reason why you were open to challenges without a blink of an eye.
You often found this sardonic pleasure when you made a person feel sad or perplexed. Monotony did not exist in your vocabulary and so you looked for excitement. A little child exists in you that is waiting for stability and you have shot at finding love when you find the person who is able to provide this comfort for you.
\ H-type: The Glass Marble type You were a purely naive person who was scared to be hurt. This led you to love a person from afar but the chance that you came together was very slim.
You were a sociable person but oddly enough, you became the shy and quiet person in front of the person you liked. The painful event occurred when the day your object of affection became another person's mate and moved to another faraway place. You have to accept the fact that you will not see a relationship in the future if you don't start gaining some courage to make that crucial advance. You can start with taking subtle steps toward that person.
A. Yes (Go to Q4)
B. No (Go to Q2)
2) You prefer younger person rather than older than you.
A. Yes (Go to Q5)
B. No (Go to Q3)
3) You usually declare your feelings first when you like someone. A. Yes (Go to Q5) B. No (Go to Q6)
4) You see your parents and couples like them as the ideal relationship between two, intimate people. A. Yes (Go to Q7) B. No (Go to Q5)
5) You prefer to wear colourful intimate apparel.
A. Yes (Go to Q8)
B. No (Go to Q9)
6) You would never forgive your partner for cheating on you.
A. Yes (Go to Q9)
B. No (Go to Q5)
7) You prefer to eat at home rather than to dine out.
A. Yes (Go to Q10)
B. No (Go to Q8)
8)You like Marilyn Monroe more than Audrey Hepburn.
A. Yes (Go to Q11)
B. No (Go to Q9)
9) You enjoy giving presents to people.
A. Yes (Go to Q12)
B. No (Go to Q11)
10) The two important qualities your partner should possess are human warmth and kindness. A. Yes (Go to Q13) B. No (Go to Q11)
11) You often fall in love at first sight.
A. Yes (Go to Q14)
B. No (Go to Q15)
12) You tend to pursue excitement over stability in love.
A. Yes (Go to Q14)
B. No (Go to Q15)
13) A divorce would be absolutely out of the question for you. A. Yes (A-type) B. No (Go to Q16)
14) You don't dislike reptiles or other creepy creatures.
A. Yes (Go to Q21)
B. No (Go to Q17)
15) You are against pre-marital sex.
A. Yes (H-type)
B. No (Go to Q17)
16) You often hear that you are sexy.
A. Yes (Go to Q21)
B. No (Go to Q19)
17) You firmly believe that love can be obtained.
A. Yes (Go to Q20)
B. No (Go to Q19)
18) You consider the person's educational and family background as a more essential factor for marriage than your feelings for him/her. A. Yes (E-type) B. No (Go to Q21)
19) You feel that anything is forgivable if you love a person. A. Yes (B-type) B. No (Go to Q20)
20) You often desire things that other people already possess. A. Yes (D-type) B. No (C-type)
21) Your relationships never lasted longer than 3 months.
A. Yes (G-type)
B. No (F-type)
The Results:
\ A-type: Cinderella Type Just like Cinderella, you were the heroine of a beautiful and happy love story in your former life. This does not mean that you were born with this privilege or that you necessarily had this happiness until the end of your life. You actually witnessed the harshness of reality as child, including the loss of your parents and poverty.
But all this darkness disappeared the moment you met the love of your life and a new bright light started to shine toward your way. You ultimately gained happiness and honor through love.
Both of you genuinely loved each other and enjoyed a blissful life for a very long time. It is just natural that this genuine life in your previous existence can only be a blessing in this present moment. This may be the opportunity to work for charity by helping out other people in need and to be thankful.
\ B-type: The Charitable type You were the devoted lover in your former existence that dedicated your whole being to the object of affection. When you fell in love, you forgot about everything else including your own self.
You experienced a lot of pain because many people took advantage of your kindness. All your lovers were beautiful people but they possessed narcissistic qualities, which was the result of your breakups. Their selfishness never allowed them to return the love that you continuously provided for them. But you never despised them for the wounds they left on you.
What you should do in this life-time is to become more sensible, rational, and calculative, so that you will not have to endure so much pain as you did in the past. Don't just settle for anyone who crosses your path but wait patiently for someone who will provide you with a reciprocal love.
\ C-type: The Lascivious type You were a very fickle person in your previous life, who could not stay with one partner for a long time. Love was something you had to experience through as many people as possible and only then were you happy as a person. You met many, diverse people whom you shared an intimate relationship with.
Although you were an amorous lover, you possessed a cold and rational mind. It gave you this power of never being hurt by someone. It will be difficult to settle down completely for you unless you meet a very charismatic person that will capture your entire heart. And a journey for you would not completely end with marriage either.
\ D-type: The Reckless type You were the center of a love triangle or an immoral love that was destined to end tragically. Your rash and independent spirit set the stage for a love story like this. You were an egocentric character who broke many people's hearts. In this way, you were much like the C-type that was previously mentioned. You moved on from one person to another as soon as that spark or passion for you faded.
A person who existed as this type in the past is bound to be affected by these remnant qualities today. This is why it is vital to appreciate the other person in your relationship now and to become more mature. Getting rid of your selfish desires may be the key to a happy relationship for you.
\ E-type: The Romeo and Juliet type You are one of the few people who experienced the most passionate love affair in your former life. It was love at first sight and both of you could not think of anything else during the day than to dream about each other.
It was a Romeo and Juliet love affair, which may not have ended in disaster just like in the story. Your families may even have been very accepting about your relationship. But the likelihood of a passionate love increases the more obstacles are between the two lovers. But the affection tends to fade when there is no conflicting element involved.
Therefore, it is important for you to be more patient in your present relationship. The challenge is to keep that passion going by constantly introducing new and interesting ideas.
\ F-type: The Plain type You did not find love through your own actions but with the help of other people. You were in your own comfort zone, so that it was not necessary for you to find someone special. This is why you were far away from experiencing a fervent love affair.
Everybody accepted your relationship with your partner and stability may be have been the pivotal characteristic of your love. Many people would not even consider this peaceful and simple relationship to be love but it may just be the true essence.
You may feel perfectly comfortable with an arranged marriage.
\ G-type: The Abusive type There is no human being who perfect and therefore a certain contradiction exists within us. Thus, an internal conflict between cruelty and kindness is apparent in us.
You were familiar with this conflict in your previous life, where mistreatment was used on people. There was a lot of anger in you and this may be a reason why you were open to challenges without a blink of an eye.
You often found this sardonic pleasure when you made a person feel sad or perplexed. Monotony did not exist in your vocabulary and so you looked for excitement. A little child exists in you that is waiting for stability and you have shot at finding love when you find the person who is able to provide this comfort for you.
\ H-type: The Glass Marble type You were a purely naive person who was scared to be hurt. This led you to love a person from afar but the chance that you came together was very slim.
You were a sociable person but oddly enough, you became the shy and quiet person in front of the person you liked. The painful event occurred when the day your object of affection became another person's mate and moved to another faraway place. You have to accept the fact that you will not see a relationship in the future if you don't start gaining some courage to make that crucial advance. You can start with taking subtle steps toward that person.
Monday, September 20, 2004
Your Parents
That night, Sue had a quarrel with her mum and without bringing anything with her, she ran out of the house. While she was walking on the street, she discovered that she did not have any money on her, not even a cent to make a phone call. As she was walking along the street, she spotted a noodle stall, it smells so nice, how she longs for a bowl. But, she has no money.
After awhile, the boss seeing Sue standing in front of his stall for quite a long time, asked: 'Hey Miss, do you want a bowl of noodle?'
'But...but...I didn't bring any money with me...' she answered shyly.
'It's alright, I'll give you a treat.' The boss said, 'Come have a seat, I'll cook you a bowl of noodle.'
Not long after, the owner served Sue with a bowl of noodle and a plate of vegetables. Sue ate a few mouthfuls and she started to tear.
'What happened, Miss?' the owner asked.
'Nothing, I'm just touched!' Sue said while drying her tears.
'Even a stranger I met on the street would offer to cook a bowl of noodle and treat me! But... my own mother, after a quarrel chased me out of the house and asked me not to go back again. You as a complete stranger could show me care and concern while my own mother...she's so cruel.' She said to the owner.
The boss after hearing what Sue had said, replied with a sigh: 'Miss, how can you think that way? Ponder over this, I just cooked a bowl of noodle for you and you are so touched. Your mother had been cooking noodles and rice for you since you are young till now, why aren't you grateful to her? And you even quarrel with her?'
Sue was stunned upon hearing that. 'Why didn't I think of that? A bowl Of noodle from a stranger and I'm so grateful but yet my own mother had been cooking for me for so many years and I'm not even showing the least concern about her. And because of a trivial matter, I quarreled with her.' She finishes her noodle swiftly and braces herself up and march towards the direction of home.
As she was walking home, she thought to herself what she wants to tell her mum right now... 'Mum, I'm sorry, I know I'm at fault, please forgive me.'
Once she reached the doorstep, she saw her tired and anxious mother, searching everywhere for her. When she spotted Sue, the first sentence which came out of her mouth is: 'Sue, come into the house quickly, I've the dinner ready and it'll be cold if you are not eating it now.'
Right at that moment, Sue was unable to hold her tears anymore and she started weeping in front of her mum.
At times, we may be very grateful to other people around us for a little gesture they showed us, but to our close ones, especially our parents, it's a lifetime of gratefulness we have to remember. We should never forget what our parents had done for us but often we treat that as a natural process for them to sacrifice for us.
However, parent's love and care are the most valuable gift given to us since we were born. They don't expect any repayment from us for raising us but think about it... Did we treasure the unconditional sacrifice from our parents?
After awhile, the boss seeing Sue standing in front of his stall for quite a long time, asked: 'Hey Miss, do you want a bowl of noodle?'
'But...but...I didn't bring any money with me...' she answered shyly.
'It's alright, I'll give you a treat.' The boss said, 'Come have a seat, I'll cook you a bowl of noodle.'
Not long after, the owner served Sue with a bowl of noodle and a plate of vegetables. Sue ate a few mouthfuls and she started to tear.
'What happened, Miss?' the owner asked.
'Nothing, I'm just touched!' Sue said while drying her tears.
'Even a stranger I met on the street would offer to cook a bowl of noodle and treat me! But... my own mother, after a quarrel chased me out of the house and asked me not to go back again. You as a complete stranger could show me care and concern while my own mother...she's so cruel.' She said to the owner.
The boss after hearing what Sue had said, replied with a sigh: 'Miss, how can you think that way? Ponder over this, I just cooked a bowl of noodle for you and you are so touched. Your mother had been cooking noodles and rice for you since you are young till now, why aren't you grateful to her? And you even quarrel with her?'
Sue was stunned upon hearing that. 'Why didn't I think of that? A bowl Of noodle from a stranger and I'm so grateful but yet my own mother had been cooking for me for so many years and I'm not even showing the least concern about her. And because of a trivial matter, I quarreled with her.' She finishes her noodle swiftly and braces herself up and march towards the direction of home.
As she was walking home, she thought to herself what she wants to tell her mum right now... 'Mum, I'm sorry, I know I'm at fault, please forgive me.'
Once she reached the doorstep, she saw her tired and anxious mother, searching everywhere for her. When she spotted Sue, the first sentence which came out of her mouth is: 'Sue, come into the house quickly, I've the dinner ready and it'll be cold if you are not eating it now.'
Right at that moment, Sue was unable to hold her tears anymore and she started weeping in front of her mum.
At times, we may be very grateful to other people around us for a little gesture they showed us, but to our close ones, especially our parents, it's a lifetime of gratefulness we have to remember. We should never forget what our parents had done for us but often we treat that as a natural process for them to sacrifice for us.
However, parent's love and care are the most valuable gift given to us since we were born. They don't expect any repayment from us for raising us but think about it... Did we treasure the unconditional sacrifice from our parents?
Friday, August 27, 2004
Tell him/her now!
Peter and Tina are sitting in the park doing
nothing, but just gazing into the sky, while all
their friends are having fun with their beloved
half.
Tina: I'm so bored. Just wish I have a boyfriend
now to spend time with.
Peter: I guess we're the only leftovers. We're
the only person who isn't with a date now. (both
sigh n silence for a while)
Tina: I think I have a good idea. Lets play a
game
Peter: Eh? What game?
Tina: Eem..It's quite simple. You be my
boyfriend for 100 days and I'll be your
girlfriend for 100 days. what do you think?
Peter: Oookay..Anyway I don't have any plan for
the next few months.
Tina: You sound like you aren't looking forward
to it at all. Cheer up. Today will be our first
day and our first date. Where should we go?
Peter: What about a movie? I heard that there is
a really great movie in theater now.
Tina: Seems like I don't have any better idea
than this. Lets move. (went to watch their
movies and sent each other home)
Day 2:
Peter and Tina went to a concert together, and
Peter bought Tina a keychain with a star.
Day 3:
They went shopping together for a friend's
birthday present. Share an ice-cream together
and hugged each other for the first time.
Day 7:
Peter drove Tina up onto a mountain and they
watch the sunset together. When the night came
and the moon glowed, they said sat on the grass
gazing at the stars together. A meteor passed
by. Tina mumbled something.
Day 25:
Spend time at a themepark and got onto
rollercoasters, and ate hotdogs and cotton
candy. Peter and Tina got in the haunted house
and Tina grabbed someone's hand instead of
Peter's hand by accident. They laughed together
for a while.
Day 67:
They drove pass a circus and decided to get in
to watch the show. The midget asked Tina to play
a part as his assistant in the magic show. Went
around to see other entertainments around after
the show. Came to a fortune teller and she just
said "Treasure every moment from now on" and a
tear rolled down the fortune teller's cheek.
Day 84:
Tina suggested that they go to the beach. The
beach wasn't so crowded that day. They have
their first kiss with each other just as the sun
is setting.
Day 99:
They decided to have a simple day and is
deciding to have a walk around the city. They
sits down onto a bench.
1:23 pm
Tina: I'm thirsty. Lets rest for a while first.
Peter: Wait here while I go buy some drinks.
What would you like?
Tina: Eem...Apple juice will be just fine.
1:43 pm
Tina waiting for about 20 minutes and Peter
havent return. Then someone walked up to her.
Stranger: Is your name Tina?
Tina: Yes, and may I help you?
Stranger: Justnow down there on the street a
drunk driver has crashed into a guy. I think its
your friend.
Tina ran over to the spot with the stranger and
sees Peter lying on the floor with blood over
his face and her apple juice still in his hands.
The ambulance came and she went to the hospital
with Peter.
Tina sat outside the emergency room for five and
a half hours. The doctor came out, and he sigh.
11:51 pm
Doctor: I'm sorry, but we did the best we could.
He is still breathing now but God would take him
away from us very soon. We found this letter
inside his pocket.
The doctor hands over the letter to Tina and she
goes into the room to see Peter. He look weak
but peaceful. Tina read the letter and then she
burst into tears. Here is what the letter said.
Tina, our 100 days is almost over. I had fun
with you during all these days. Although you may
be greedy sometimes and less thoughtful, but
these all brought happiness into my life. I have
realize that you are a really cute girl and
blamed myself for never taken the time to
knowing that. I have nothing much to ask for,
but I just wish that we can extend the day. I
want to be your boyfriend
forever and wish that you can be beside me all
the time. Tina, I love you.
11:58
Tina: (sobbing) Peter. Did you know what was the
wish I made on the night there was a meteor. I
asked God to let us last forever. We were
suppose to last 100 days so Peter! You can't
leave me! I LOVE YOU, but can you come back to
me now? I love you Peter. I LOVE YOU.
As the clock struck twelve, Peter's heart
stopped beating. It was 100 days.
NOTE*
Tell the guy or girl that you love them before
its too late. You never know whats going to
happen tomorrow. You never know who will be
leaving you and never return.
nothing, but just gazing into the sky, while all
their friends are having fun with their beloved
half.
Tina: I'm so bored. Just wish I have a boyfriend
now to spend time with.
Peter: I guess we're the only leftovers. We're
the only person who isn't with a date now. (both
sigh n silence for a while)
Tina: I think I have a good idea. Lets play a
game
Peter: Eh? What game?
Tina: Eem..It's quite simple. You be my
boyfriend for 100 days and I'll be your
girlfriend for 100 days. what do you think?
Peter: Oookay..Anyway I don't have any plan for
the next few months.
Tina: You sound like you aren't looking forward
to it at all. Cheer up. Today will be our first
day and our first date. Where should we go?
Peter: What about a movie? I heard that there is
a really great movie in theater now.
Tina: Seems like I don't have any better idea
than this. Lets move. (went to watch their
movies and sent each other home)
Day 2:
Peter and Tina went to a concert together, and
Peter bought Tina a keychain with a star.
Day 3:
They went shopping together for a friend's
birthday present. Share an ice-cream together
and hugged each other for the first time.
Day 7:
Peter drove Tina up onto a mountain and they
watch the sunset together. When the night came
and the moon glowed, they said sat on the grass
gazing at the stars together. A meteor passed
by. Tina mumbled something.
Day 25:
Spend time at a themepark and got onto
rollercoasters, and ate hotdogs and cotton
candy. Peter and Tina got in the haunted house
and Tina grabbed someone's hand instead of
Peter's hand by accident. They laughed together
for a while.
Day 67:
They drove pass a circus and decided to get in
to watch the show. The midget asked Tina to play
a part as his assistant in the magic show. Went
around to see other entertainments around after
the show. Came to a fortune teller and she just
said "Treasure every moment from now on" and a
tear rolled down the fortune teller's cheek.
Day 84:
Tina suggested that they go to the beach. The
beach wasn't so crowded that day. They have
their first kiss with each other just as the sun
is setting.
Day 99:
They decided to have a simple day and is
deciding to have a walk around the city. They
sits down onto a bench.
1:23 pm
Tina: I'm thirsty. Lets rest for a while first.
Peter: Wait here while I go buy some drinks.
What would you like?
Tina: Eem...Apple juice will be just fine.
1:43 pm
Tina waiting for about 20 minutes and Peter
havent return. Then someone walked up to her.
Stranger: Is your name Tina?
Tina: Yes, and may I help you?
Stranger: Justnow down there on the street a
drunk driver has crashed into a guy. I think its
your friend.
Tina ran over to the spot with the stranger and
sees Peter lying on the floor with blood over
his face and her apple juice still in his hands.
The ambulance came and she went to the hospital
with Peter.
Tina sat outside the emergency room for five and
a half hours. The doctor came out, and he sigh.
11:51 pm
Doctor: I'm sorry, but we did the best we could.
He is still breathing now but God would take him
away from us very soon. We found this letter
inside his pocket.
The doctor hands over the letter to Tina and she
goes into the room to see Peter. He look weak
but peaceful. Tina read the letter and then she
burst into tears. Here is what the letter said.
Tina, our 100 days is almost over. I had fun
with you during all these days. Although you may
be greedy sometimes and less thoughtful, but
these all brought happiness into my life. I have
realize that you are a really cute girl and
blamed myself for never taken the time to
knowing that. I have nothing much to ask for,
but I just wish that we can extend the day. I
want to be your boyfriend
forever and wish that you can be beside me all
the time. Tina, I love you.
11:58
Tina: (sobbing) Peter. Did you know what was the
wish I made on the night there was a meteor. I
asked God to let us last forever. We were
suppose to last 100 days so Peter! You can't
leave me! I LOVE YOU, but can you come back to
me now? I love you Peter. I LOVE YOU.
As the clock struck twelve, Peter's heart
stopped beating. It was 100 days.
NOTE*
Tell the guy or girl that you love them before
its too late. You never know whats going to
happen tomorrow. You never know who will be
leaving you and never return.
Monday, August 16, 2004
Friday, August 13, 2004
Your Possessions
The story goes that some time ago a man punished his 5-year-old
daughter for wasting a roll of expensive gold wrapping paper.
Money was tight and he became even more upset when the child pasted the
gold paper so as to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree.
Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift box to her father the next morning and
said, "This is for you, Daddy."
The father was embarrassed by his earlier over reaction, but his anger
flared again when he found the box was empty. He spoke to her in a harsh
manner,
"Don't you know, young lady, when you give someone a present there's
supposed to be something inside the package?"
The little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and said,
"Oh, Daddy, it's not empty. I blew kisses into it until it was full."
The father was crushed.
He fell on his knees and put his arms around his little girl, and he
begged her to forgive him for his unnecessary anger.
An accident took the life of the child only a short time later and it
is told that the father kept that gold box by his bed for all the years
of his life. And whenever he was discouraged or faced difficult problems he
would open the box and take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love
of the child who had put it there.
In a very real sense, each of us as human beings have been given a
golden box filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children,
family, friends and God. There is no more precious possession anyone
could hold.
* Friends are like angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have
trouble remembering how to fly. Think positive and act.
This is nice - finding something positive out of every negative which
we don't always manage to do.
* I am thankful.... For the husband who snores all night, because he is
at home asleep with me and not with someone else.
* For my teenage daughter who is complaining about doing dishes,
because that means she is at home & not on the streets.
* For the taxes that I pay, because it means that I am employed.
* For the mess to clean after a party, because it means that I have
been surrounded by friends.
* For the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means I have
enough to eat.
* For my shadow that watches me work, because it means I am out in the
sunshine.
* For a floor that needs mopping, and windows that need cleaning,
because it means I have a home.
* For all the complaining I hear about the government, because it means
that we have freedom of speech.
* For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot,
because it means I am capable of walking and that have been blessed with
transportation.
* For the pile of laundry and ironing, because it means I have clothes
to wear.
* For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day, because it
means I have been capable of working hard.
* For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it
means that I am alive.
daughter for wasting a roll of expensive gold wrapping paper.
Money was tight and he became even more upset when the child pasted the
gold paper so as to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree.
Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift box to her father the next morning and
said, "This is for you, Daddy."
The father was embarrassed by his earlier over reaction, but his anger
flared again when he found the box was empty. He spoke to her in a harsh
manner,
"Don't you know, young lady, when you give someone a present there's
supposed to be something inside the package?"
The little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and said,
"Oh, Daddy, it's not empty. I blew kisses into it until it was full."
The father was crushed.
He fell on his knees and put his arms around his little girl, and he
begged her to forgive him for his unnecessary anger.
An accident took the life of the child only a short time later and it
is told that the father kept that gold box by his bed for all the years
of his life. And whenever he was discouraged or faced difficult problems he
would open the box and take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love
of the child who had put it there.
In a very real sense, each of us as human beings have been given a
golden box filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children,
family, friends and God. There is no more precious possession anyone
could hold.
* Friends are like angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have
trouble remembering how to fly. Think positive and act.
This is nice - finding something positive out of every negative which
we don't always manage to do.
* I am thankful.... For the husband who snores all night, because he is
at home asleep with me and not with someone else.
* For my teenage daughter who is complaining about doing dishes,
because that means she is at home & not on the streets.
* For the taxes that I pay, because it means that I am employed.
* For the mess to clean after a party, because it means that I have
been surrounded by friends.
* For the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means I have
enough to eat.
* For my shadow that watches me work, because it means I am out in the
sunshine.
* For a floor that needs mopping, and windows that need cleaning,
because it means I have a home.
* For all the complaining I hear about the government, because it means
that we have freedom of speech.
* For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot,
because it means I am capable of walking and that have been blessed with
transportation.
* For the pile of laundry and ironing, because it means I have clothes
to wear.
* For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day, because it
means I have been capable of working hard.
* For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it
means that I am alive.
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Lessons in Life
One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.
He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down.
A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up.
As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a steppingstone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.
Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.
2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.
3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less
NOW --------
Enough of that crap . .
The donkey later came back and bit the shit out of the farmer who had tried to bury him. The gash from the bite got infected, and the farmer eventually died in agony from septic shock.
MORAL FROM TODAY'S LESSON:
When you do something wrong and try to cover your ass, it always comes back to bite you.
He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down.
A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up.
As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a steppingstone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.
Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.
2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.
3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less
NOW --------
Enough of that crap . .
The donkey later came back and bit the shit out of the farmer who had tried to bury him. The gash from the bite got infected, and the farmer eventually died in agony from septic shock.
MORAL FROM TODAY'S LESSON:
When you do something wrong and try to cover your ass, it always comes back to bite you.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Time Never Goes Back
Once upon a time, there was a teacher and his student lying down under
a big tree near a big grass area. Then, suddenly, the student asked the
teacher,
Student : Teacher, I'm confused, how can we find our soul-mate? Can you
please help me?
Teacher : (Silent for few second, than he answer) Well, it's a pretty
hard and easy question.
Student : (Thinking hard) Huh???
Teacher : Look on that way, there are a lot of grass there, why don't
you walk there but please never walk backward, just walk straight
ahead. On your way, try to find a beautiful grass and pick it up then
give it to me. But just one.
Student : Well, ok then... wait for me... (walked straight ahead to the
grass field).
A few minutes later...
Student : I'm back.
Teacher : Em, well I don't see any beautiful grass on your hand.
Student : On my journey, I found few beautiful grass, but I thought
that I would find a better one, so I didn't pick it up. But I didn't
realize that I'm at the end of the field, and I hadn't picked up any.
Cause you told me not to go back, so I didn't go back.
Teacher : That's what happened in real life.
What is the message of this story?
* Grass - is people around you
* Beautiful Grass - is people that attract you
* Grass Field - is time
* In looking for your soul mate, please don't always compare and hope
that there will be a better one. By doing that, you'll waste your
lifetime, cause remember "Time Never Goes Back".
It applies the same in finding your ideal life partner, your suitable
career or businesses, therefore the morale is LOVE & grab hold of the
opportunity that you have now, don't waste time!
~There Can Be Only One~
a big tree near a big grass area. Then, suddenly, the student asked the
teacher,
Student : Teacher, I'm confused, how can we find our soul-mate? Can you
please help me?
Teacher : (Silent for few second, than he answer) Well, it's a pretty
hard and easy question.
Student : (Thinking hard) Huh???
Teacher : Look on that way, there are a lot of grass there, why don't
you walk there but please never walk backward, just walk straight
ahead. On your way, try to find a beautiful grass and pick it up then
give it to me. But just one.
Student : Well, ok then... wait for me... (walked straight ahead to the
grass field).
A few minutes later...
Student : I'm back.
Teacher : Em, well I don't see any beautiful grass on your hand.
Student : On my journey, I found few beautiful grass, but I thought
that I would find a better one, so I didn't pick it up. But I didn't
realize that I'm at the end of the field, and I hadn't picked up any.
Cause you told me not to go back, so I didn't go back.
Teacher : That's what happened in real life.
What is the message of this story?
* Grass - is people around you
* Beautiful Grass - is people that attract you
* Grass Field - is time
* In looking for your soul mate, please don't always compare and hope
that there will be a better one. By doing that, you'll waste your
lifetime, cause remember "Time Never Goes Back".
It applies the same in finding your ideal life partner, your suitable
career or businesses, therefore the morale is LOVE & grab hold of the
opportunity that you have now, don't waste time!
~There Can Be Only One~
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Love
A boy was born to a couple after eleven years of marriage.
They were a loving couple and the boy was the apple of their eyes. When the
boy was around two years old, one morning the husband saw a medicine bottle
open. He was late for the office so he asked the wife to cap the bottle and
keep it in the cupboard.
The mother, preoccupied in the kitchen totally forgot the matter. The boy
playfully went to the medicine bottle and, fascinated with its colour drank
it all. It happened to be a poisonous medicine meant for adults in small
dosages. When the child showed signs of poisoning the mother took him to
the hospital, where he died.
The mother was stunned. She was terrified how to face her husband. When the
distraught father came to the hospital and saw the dead child, he looked at
his wife and uttered just four words.
QUESTIONS :
What were the four words ? What is the implication of this story ?
Check with the answers only after you have tried to come up with your own.
Please scroll down ...........
ANSWER :
The husband just said " I love You Darling "
The husband's totally unexpected reaction is proactive behaviour. He is
indeed a genius in human relationships. The child is dead. He can never
come back to life. There is no point in finding fault with the mother.
She had also lost her only child. What she needed at that moment was
consolation and sympathy from the husband. That is what he gave her.
If everyone can look at life with this kind of perspective, there would be
much fewer problems in the world.
To be happy with a man you must understand him a lot and love him a little.
To be happy with a woman you must understand her a lot and love her with
all your heart.
"A journey of a thousand miles, begins with but with a single step. Take
off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness, and fears AND
you will find things are actually not so difficult as you think."
They were a loving couple and the boy was the apple of their eyes. When the
boy was around two years old, one morning the husband saw a medicine bottle
open. He was late for the office so he asked the wife to cap the bottle and
keep it in the cupboard.
The mother, preoccupied in the kitchen totally forgot the matter. The boy
playfully went to the medicine bottle and, fascinated with its colour drank
it all. It happened to be a poisonous medicine meant for adults in small
dosages. When the child showed signs of poisoning the mother took him to
the hospital, where he died.
The mother was stunned. She was terrified how to face her husband. When the
distraught father came to the hospital and saw the dead child, he looked at
his wife and uttered just four words.
QUESTIONS :
What were the four words ? What is the implication of this story ?
Check with the answers only after you have tried to come up with your own.
Please scroll down ...........
ANSWER :
The husband just said " I love You Darling "
The husband's totally unexpected reaction is proactive behaviour. He is
indeed a genius in human relationships. The child is dead. He can never
come back to life. There is no point in finding fault with the mother.
She had also lost her only child. What she needed at that moment was
consolation and sympathy from the husband. That is what he gave her.
If everyone can look at life with this kind of perspective, there would be
much fewer problems in the world.
To be happy with a man you must understand him a lot and love him a little.
To be happy with a woman you must understand her a lot and love her with
all your heart.
"A journey of a thousand miles, begins with but with a single step. Take
off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness, and fears AND
you will find things are actually not so difficult as you think."
Thursday, June 24, 2004
Real Friend
Storeowner was tacking a sign above his door that read "Puppies for Sale." The signs have a way of attracting children.
Soon a little boy appeared at the sign and asked, "How much are you going to sell those puppies for?" The store owner replied, "Anywhere from $30-$50." The little boy reached into his pocket and pulled out some change. "I have $2.37, can I look at them?"
The storeowner smiled and whistled. Out of the kennel came his dog, named Lady, running down the aisle of his store followed by five little puppies. One puppy was lagging considerably behind. Immediatey the
little boy saw a lagging, limping puppy. He asked, "What's wrong with that little dog?"
The man explained that when the puppy was born, the vet said that this puppy had a bad hip socket and would limp for the rest of his life. The little boy got really excited and said, "That's the puppy I want to buy!" The man replied: "No, you don't want to buy that little dog. If you reall want him, I'll give him to you."
The little boy got upset. He looked straight into the man's eyes and said "I don't want you to give him to me. He is worth every bit as much as the other dogs and I'll pay the full price. In fact, I will give you $2.37 now and 50 cents every month until I have him paid for."
The man countered, "You really don't want to buy this puppy son. He is never going to be able to run, jump and play like other puppies."
The little boy reached down and rolled up his pant leg to reveal a badly twisted, crippled left leg supported by a big metal brace. He looked up at the man and said, "Well, I don't run so well myself and the little puppy will need someone who understands."
The man was now biting his bottom lip. Tears welled up in his eyes, he smiled and said, "Son, I hope and pray that each and every one of these puppies will have an owner such as you."
IN LIFE, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO YOU ARE, BUT WHETHER SOMEONE APPRECIATES YOU FOR WHAT YOU ARE, ACCEPTS YOU AND LOVES YOU UNCONDITIONALLY. A REAL FRIEND IS ONE WHO WALKS IN WHEN THE REST OF THE WORLD WALKS AWAY.
Soon a little boy appeared at the sign and asked, "How much are you going to sell those puppies for?" The store owner replied, "Anywhere from $30-$50." The little boy reached into his pocket and pulled out some change. "I have $2.37, can I look at them?"
The storeowner smiled and whistled. Out of the kennel came his dog, named Lady, running down the aisle of his store followed by five little puppies. One puppy was lagging considerably behind. Immediatey the
little boy saw a lagging, limping puppy. He asked, "What's wrong with that little dog?"
The man explained that when the puppy was born, the vet said that this puppy had a bad hip socket and would limp for the rest of his life. The little boy got really excited and said, "That's the puppy I want to buy!" The man replied: "No, you don't want to buy that little dog. If you reall want him, I'll give him to you."
The little boy got upset. He looked straight into the man's eyes and said "I don't want you to give him to me. He is worth every bit as much as the other dogs and I'll pay the full price. In fact, I will give you $2.37 now and 50 cents every month until I have him paid for."
The man countered, "You really don't want to buy this puppy son. He is never going to be able to run, jump and play like other puppies."
The little boy reached down and rolled up his pant leg to reveal a badly twisted, crippled left leg supported by a big metal brace. He looked up at the man and said, "Well, I don't run so well myself and the little puppy will need someone who understands."
The man was now biting his bottom lip. Tears welled up in his eyes, he smiled and said, "Son, I hope and pray that each and every one of these puppies will have an owner such as you."
IN LIFE, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO YOU ARE, BUT WHETHER SOMEONE APPRECIATES YOU FOR WHAT YOU ARE, ACCEPTS YOU AND LOVES YOU UNCONDITIONALLY. A REAL FRIEND IS ONE WHO WALKS IN WHEN THE REST OF THE WORLD WALKS AWAY.
Thursday, April 08, 2004
Attitude towards Love
To find your love attitude number, add your birth month and your birth date together. Keep reducing it until it's a single digit.
Example: August 20 = 8 + 20 = 28 = 2 + 8 = 10 = 1 + 0 = 1
Thus, the love attitude number is = 1
If your number = 1
You're charming imaginative and independent. Usually your style is ahead of others, you know what's in and what's way out. Sometimes you're a little too aggressive when it comes to pursuing a love interest. You've a way of drawing attention wherever you go and this dramatic flare usually attracts the strongest guys. Your competitive nature either draws or repels guys/gals but those who can't handle your power aren't your type anyway. At times you can b! e possessive, manipulating and demanding with your friends and in love relationships. You like guys/gals with lots of intelligence and knock them dead good looks don't hurt either.
If your number = 2
Your love nature is sentimental, romantic and kind. Your easygoing, mild manner allows almost everyone to feel very comfortable with you - especially shy guys/gals. Your modesty and tact enable you to get along easily with both sexes. You're a natural peacemaker and can be very persuasive with words, which helps you to gain the respect of your classmates. You can also be too sensitive at times, and your greatest drawback is a lack of confidence to stand up for yourself in conflict. Your favorite type of guy/gal is a gentle, affectionate one who is also strong and playful. A great sense of humor is also a must. A guy/gal who loves to listen to music and dance should rank high on your list of favorites, too.
If your number = 3
You're imaginative, fun-loving, trill-seeking and expressive. You're so charming that you attract many friends and you're almost never lacking guys/gals. In your earlier years, you maybe totally shy and self-conscious, but you'll lose those qualities in the high-school years. You can be sort of vain or even a bit of a show-off when you get caught up in exciting events in your life, but you usually redeem yourself in some playful way before you lose a friend. Jealousy shows its ugly head sometimes, but generally you aren't affected by it unless your guy tries to provoke it. In the guy department, you refer the athletic or artistic types. You're in absolute heaven when you find both of those qualities in the same guy. When you're looking for love, a guy who can make you laugh scores points, big time!
If your number = 4
You tend to be loyal, dedicated and good-hearted. You're one of the most diligent students when you really try, and you tend to make your schoolwork a priority. You also express those same qualities in your love relationship. No one is more faithful and trusting than you. In fact, those tendencies can be a little negative in your romantic life. It give you the respect and love you deserve. You can be stubborn and a bit of a troublemaker if the mood strikes you but you can usually dig yourself out of that hole just in time to stay out of major trouble. You usually fall for extremes when choosing a love mate - he/she is good-looking, too, but that's not a major consideration for you.
If your number = 5
Your love attitude is adventurous, charismatic and spontaneous. You're creative and adaptable, and you can come up with the most exciting and sometimes daring things to do. Your quick intelligence and way with words help get you out of the problems that come with being flirtatious and laying hard to get. You need to pay close attention to your personal values because you love to try new and different things and easily go along with the crowd and the consequences can put extra strain on your relationship with a boy/girl. You like guys who have great bodies and good looks, along with exceptional brain and high grades. It helps if they're highly athletic or involved in as many activities as you,otherwise you might get bored! Variety is the key to your love attitude number.
If your number = 6
You're warm, loving, devoted and affectionate. Your outgoing, thoughtful nature attracts many boyfriends/girlfriends to you, and usually some of the nicest guys too. Because of your need to care, you can end up in a relationship that requires too much care-taking to make it balanced. Since home and family play important roles in your life, you're unlikely to be attracted to guys/gals who your parents wouldn't like. Sometimes you've a slight jealous streak but it doesn't last long. Some people with this love attitude number are prone to making ha! rsh judgments of others, especially when others don't share your set of values. You're especially attracted to the good looking, boy-next-door type who is smart as well as a gentleman.
If your number = 7
Your love nature is thoughtful, poetic, mystical and mysterious. A few people with love attitude number seven are class clowns, and they usually attract guys/gals who like to be given a hard time. But most of you are the quiet, reserved types who dislike calling attention to yourself. Your type generally attracts guys who feel the same way you do. Your defined, independent and secretive nature is very alluring to certain guys/gays. At times, you can also be somewhat fault-finding and a little demanding in your love relationship and with friends. You're mostly attracted to guys/gals who aren't like all the rest; a loner easily attracts you. And, if he/she reads alot and enjoy learning, he/she is especially perfect for you.
If your number = 8
Your love attitude is confident, powerful and exciting. This number usually makes for a very conscientious student, someone who puts schoolwork ahead of a social life. However, you also enjoy being a leader among your classmates and will seek offices or other positions that enable you to use your leadership skills. Because of this, you can be somewhat intimidating to certain guys/gals. You can also be a little too intense, bossy and jealous for your own good. Your love match is definitely someone who is smart, handsome/pretty and popular. You like quality over quantity and will usually wait until the guy/gal with the best attributes comes along.
If your number = 9
You've a sophisticated attitude that's also generous and considerate. Your responsible, charitable nature may find you attracting guys/gals who want someone to confide in or who makes them feel secure. At a very young age, you developed the type of personality that makes others feel safe and protected. You'll carry these qualities into your adult years and, down the road, you'll be a good mom/dad because of them. On the negative side, you can be argumentative and overly emotional, and you usually possess a temper that can make everyone run for cover. You like the kind of guy/gal who is responsible and impeccably dressed and has gorgeous eyes and a great body. Charm, with and brilliance could make him the perfect guy/gal for you.
Example: August 20 = 8 + 20 = 28 = 2 + 8 = 10 = 1 + 0 = 1
Thus, the love attitude number is = 1
If your number = 1
You're charming imaginative and independent. Usually your style is ahead of others, you know what's in and what's way out. Sometimes you're a little too aggressive when it comes to pursuing a love interest. You've a way of drawing attention wherever you go and this dramatic flare usually attracts the strongest guys. Your competitive nature either draws or repels guys/gals but those who can't handle your power aren't your type anyway. At times you can b! e possessive, manipulating and demanding with your friends and in love relationships. You like guys/gals with lots of intelligence and knock them dead good looks don't hurt either.
If your number = 2
Your love nature is sentimental, romantic and kind. Your easygoing, mild manner allows almost everyone to feel very comfortable with you - especially shy guys/gals. Your modesty and tact enable you to get along easily with both sexes. You're a natural peacemaker and can be very persuasive with words, which helps you to gain the respect of your classmates. You can also be too sensitive at times, and your greatest drawback is a lack of confidence to stand up for yourself in conflict. Your favorite type of guy/gal is a gentle, affectionate one who is also strong and playful. A great sense of humor is also a must. A guy/gal who loves to listen to music and dance should rank high on your list of favorites, too.
If your number = 3
You're imaginative, fun-loving, trill-seeking and expressive. You're so charming that you attract many friends and you're almost never lacking guys/gals. In your earlier years, you maybe totally shy and self-conscious, but you'll lose those qualities in the high-school years. You can be sort of vain or even a bit of a show-off when you get caught up in exciting events in your life, but you usually redeem yourself in some playful way before you lose a friend. Jealousy shows its ugly head sometimes, but generally you aren't affected by it unless your guy tries to provoke it. In the guy department, you refer the athletic or artistic types. You're in absolute heaven when you find both of those qualities in the same guy. When you're looking for love, a guy who can make you laugh scores points, big time!
If your number = 4
You tend to be loyal, dedicated and good-hearted. You're one of the most diligent students when you really try, and you tend to make your schoolwork a priority. You also express those same qualities in your love relationship. No one is more faithful and trusting than you. In fact, those tendencies can be a little negative in your romantic life. It give you the respect and love you deserve. You can be stubborn and a bit of a troublemaker if the mood strikes you but you can usually dig yourself out of that hole just in time to stay out of major trouble. You usually fall for extremes when choosing a love mate - he/she is good-looking, too, but that's not a major consideration for you.
If your number = 5
Your love attitude is adventurous, charismatic and spontaneous. You're creative and adaptable, and you can come up with the most exciting and sometimes daring things to do. Your quick intelligence and way with words help get you out of the problems that come with being flirtatious and laying hard to get. You need to pay close attention to your personal values because you love to try new and different things and easily go along with the crowd and the consequences can put extra strain on your relationship with a boy/girl. You like guys who have great bodies and good looks, along with exceptional brain and high grades. It helps if they're highly athletic or involved in as many activities as you,otherwise you might get bored! Variety is the key to your love attitude number.
If your number = 6
You're warm, loving, devoted and affectionate. Your outgoing, thoughtful nature attracts many boyfriends/girlfriends to you, and usually some of the nicest guys too. Because of your need to care, you can end up in a relationship that requires too much care-taking to make it balanced. Since home and family play important roles in your life, you're unlikely to be attracted to guys/gals who your parents wouldn't like. Sometimes you've a slight jealous streak but it doesn't last long. Some people with this love attitude number are prone to making ha! rsh judgments of others, especially when others don't share your set of values. You're especially attracted to the good looking, boy-next-door type who is smart as well as a gentleman.
If your number = 7
Your love nature is thoughtful, poetic, mystical and mysterious. A few people with love attitude number seven are class clowns, and they usually attract guys/gals who like to be given a hard time. But most of you are the quiet, reserved types who dislike calling attention to yourself. Your type generally attracts guys who feel the same way you do. Your defined, independent and secretive nature is very alluring to certain guys/gays. At times, you can also be somewhat fault-finding and a little demanding in your love relationship and with friends. You're mostly attracted to guys/gals who aren't like all the rest; a loner easily attracts you. And, if he/she reads alot and enjoy learning, he/she is especially perfect for you.
If your number = 8
Your love attitude is confident, powerful and exciting. This number usually makes for a very conscientious student, someone who puts schoolwork ahead of a social life. However, you also enjoy being a leader among your classmates and will seek offices or other positions that enable you to use your leadership skills. Because of this, you can be somewhat intimidating to certain guys/gals. You can also be a little too intense, bossy and jealous for your own good. Your love match is definitely someone who is smart, handsome/pretty and popular. You like quality over quantity and will usually wait until the guy/gal with the best attributes comes along.
If your number = 9
You've a sophisticated attitude that's also generous and considerate. Your responsible, charitable nature may find you attracting guys/gals who want someone to confide in or who makes them feel secure. At a very young age, you developed the type of personality that makes others feel safe and protected. You'll carry these qualities into your adult years and, down the road, you'll be a good mom/dad because of them. On the negative side, you can be argumentative and overly emotional, and you usually possess a temper that can make everyone run for cover. You like the kind of guy/gal who is responsible and impeccably dressed and has gorgeous eyes and a great body. Charm, with and brilliance could make him the perfect guy/gal for you.
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Job Thingy Quiz
One day, you get lost in the wilderness while travelling. It gets
dark and you have no choice but to seek refuge in a small hut nearby.
The owner tells you all his rooms are haunted. Which room will you
choose?
The room where:
A) a human head stares at you maliciously from outside
your window
B) the bathroom door creaks open and close, and there are
sounds of a woman sighing
C) the bed starts rocking violently whenever you try to
sleep on it
D) a headless ghost sits at the foot of your bed when you
awake in the middle of the night
Scroll down for explanation.
A) a human head stares at you maliciously from outside your window
Explanation:
You need a lot of private space and are more suitable to
work alone. You look for stability i.e. a job that is not easily
affected by external factors and provides steady income. E.g. Doctor,
lawyer, SOHO, teacher, administrator.
B) the bathroom door creaks open and close, and there are
sounds of a woman sighing
Explanation:
You prefer a stable job that does not require you to run around
or meet people. You are willing to be subjected to pressure from your
bosses
if that lets you sit in an air-conditioned office all day. E.g. Civil
servant, engineer, computer engineer, accountant.
C) the bed starts rocking violently whenever you try to sleep on it
Explanation:
You are an active person who cannot sit still and does not like
to be restrained. You are easily adaptable to a job which is full of
changes and not routine. E.g. Marketing, insurance, sales, deliveryman, chauffer.
D) a headless ghost sits at the foot of your bed when you
awake in the middle of the night
Explanation:
You suit jobs that need you to meet people, especially large crowds. Your job will depend on these people, but you will not know who they
are E.g. superstar, politician, PR, counter/frontline sales.
dark and you have no choice but to seek refuge in a small hut nearby.
The owner tells you all his rooms are haunted. Which room will you
choose?
The room where:
A) a human head stares at you maliciously from outside
your window
B) the bathroom door creaks open and close, and there are
sounds of a woman sighing
C) the bed starts rocking violently whenever you try to
sleep on it
D) a headless ghost sits at the foot of your bed when you
awake in the middle of the night
Scroll down for explanation.
A) a human head stares at you maliciously from outside your window
Explanation:
You need a lot of private space and are more suitable to
work alone. You look for stability i.e. a job that is not easily
affected by external factors and provides steady income. E.g. Doctor,
lawyer, SOHO, teacher, administrator.
B) the bathroom door creaks open and close, and there are
sounds of a woman sighing
Explanation:
You prefer a stable job that does not require you to run around
or meet people. You are willing to be subjected to pressure from your
bosses
if that lets you sit in an air-conditioned office all day. E.g. Civil
servant, engineer, computer engineer, accountant.
C) the bed starts rocking violently whenever you try to sleep on it
Explanation:
You are an active person who cannot sit still and does not like
to be restrained. You are easily adaptable to a job which is full of
changes and not routine. E.g. Marketing, insurance, sales, deliveryman, chauffer.
D) a headless ghost sits at the foot of your bed when you
awake in the middle of the night
Explanation:
You suit jobs that need you to meet people, especially large crowds. Your job will depend on these people, but you will not know who they
are E.g. superstar, politician, PR, counter/frontline sales.
Zodiac Dark Side
Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)
-You are rather materialistic and it is fueled by your fears of financial disaster. --This makes you complain about monetary woes, irritating many with your obnoxious attitude.
-You can also be a social climber,manipulating your way up the ladder; name-dropping all the way to the top.
-Once in a while, you'll have morbid thoughts about Death something that scares you because you have no control over it.
-You tend to be obsessive about your mortality sometimes.
Advice:
-Stop worrying about losing money, and you'd rid yourself of unfounded nightmares.
-Stop manipulating others and you'll be free to concentrate on attaining your goals.
-Get rid of your phobias and you'll be able to relax more and enjoy yourself.
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)
-You tend to be too idealistic and naive sometimes.
-Practicality gets thrown out of the window by you many times.
-Cool and aloof, you rarely want to deal with deep emotions.
-You like to give advice but don't like to receive it.
-And ideas and inspirations that you sometimes neglect or follow through with them are constantly bombarding you.
-Or else you are constantly shifting focus, giving people the idea with no staying power.
Advice:
-Take time to explore your private feelings.
-Not all people see things your way.
-And just because you come up with ideas,don't expect other people to do all the work for you.
-Learn to trust people and accept advice.
Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)
-You are an escapist - you have this knack of avoiding issues if they seem unpleasant.
-You delve into past memories to escape your present woes.
-There is also a tendency towards alcoholism and even drug abuse - you are on a search for some kind of 'high'.
-You also love to flirt and too much of it may send the wrong, dangerous signals out to other people.
-Once in a while, a dark mood will descend on you and you become rather unsociable and withdrawn.
Advice:
-Trust your instincts, but also be in control of your perceptions.
-Whenever the escapist tendency hits you, join a seminar or get a pep talk from a friend to get your perspective right.
Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 20)
-A warrior at heart, you thrive on challenges and any strife and dramas, you are tempted to stir things up, just to keep yourself happy.
-You are also rather intolerant of mistakes and don't have patience for weakness or failings in others.
-And sometimes, you can be quite a snob as well you like to be seen at the right places or wear the right clothes.
-And you're also prone to bossiness. Your restless nature may make you quit a project suddenly if you can't sustain the interest.
Advice:
-Get off your high horse and pay your dues before people will accept you.
-Learn to be more tolerant of others and try to see the other person's side of the story.
-If you believe in what you do,you can move mountains.
Taurus (Apr 21 - May 20)
-You are stubborn and like to hold onto things, not wanting to let go of anything or anyone.
-You are slow to anger, but when you do get worked up to a rage - everyone step aside! -You also have a selfish streak and can be quite sneaky as well.
-And although people may see you as helpful and agreeable, you sometimes have an inner struggle wanting the approval of others while sticking to your own opinions.
Advice:
-Stop being mean and try to be nice.
-Learn to forgive and let go of your past disappointments.
-Learn from your mistakes and have faith in yourself and others as well.
Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21)
-Your devil-may-care attitude sometimes could bring harm to yourself - you tend to live on the edge sometimes.
-Many of you believe that you don't deserve success, somehow feeling guilty for it.
-You may give others too much of yourself sometimes that you lose yourself.
-You may be prone to suppressing emotions as well.
-And at times that makes it difficult for you to accept affection and love.
Advice:
-Work at listening to others and don't be tempted to try dare devil stunts all the time.
-And try doing something for yourself and once in a while, in between, doing favors for others.
-You're human, after all.
Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)
-You can get carried away with emotions - your anger is overwhelming and your sadness can depress all those around you.
-You're also ultra-sensitive to other people's emotions and are affected by these as well.
-You tend to react before you think and then brood about what you may have done or said wrong.
-You are also prone to periods of morbidity,thinking dark thoughts.
-Feelings of insecurity creep in now and then,making you snappish or else you try to win the approval of everyone at your expense.
Advice:
-Accept that you are hypersensitive to emotions and work with yours.
-Go with the flow and by doing the right thing, you set an example for others.
-Work with others and this will help build your confidence and open you up.
Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22)
-On the rare occasion you lose your temper, you can turn into a savage beast.
-You seem to need an audience as well, to help boost your confidence and ego, sometimes.
-Other times, you get caught up in the outward dramas of your life that you neglect what you're feeling inside.
-This results in a delayed reaction when emotions sneak up on you and you get hit with a whammy.
-You also tend to be proud and aggressive, cloaking these with your charm.
-When things don't go your way, you get impatient and may even throw a tantrum.
Advice:
-Learn to spend some time alone with yourself and get to know yourself better.
-And learn to experience your emotions at the moment, don't store them up for another time.
-And know that not all means justify the ends.
Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)
-You have a martyr complex, feeling that you were put on this earth to do good work and not receive any credit for it.
-You tend to be ultracritical of yourself and others and you also worry about things that are beyond your control.
-A little pessimistic sometimes, you tend to be an intellectual snob.
-You bottle up all your insecurities and fears, and hesitate to reach out for help.
-And once in a while, you become a busybody - that's when you also feel responsible for other people's problems.
Advice:
-Modesty has its own limits - take credit for your efforts.
-Give yourself a break and know that you do not have to be successful in everything you do.
-Keep focused and don't get tangled in other people's affairs too often.
Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23)
-Your inability to reach a decision in matters of personal action are legendary.
-You like to weigh all the alternatives and hear every side of an argument - but this may take time and opportunities may pass you by because of it.
-You also like to expand energy on people who may not deserve it.
-You want to help the underdog.
-You are also sensitive to criticism and may take mild statements of fact very personally.
Advice:
-Follow your instincts and act on them - stop sitting on fences.
-Don't blindly trust people, learn to be a little more discriminating in your offers of help.
-Learn to think for yourself and don't be swayed by persuasive tongues.
Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)
-You have a revengeful streak and a long memory for past hurts.
-Sometimes you're downright spiteful.
-When you suffer, you make sure others suffer along with you.
-Sometimes, you may even use deception to get what you want and to influence others to stay out of your way.
-You may even believe these untruths and unrealistic fears will grow on you.
-Once in a while, you may come across someone that just rubs you on the wrong side for no apparent reason and you make it your mission to bury him or her.
Advice:
-Flight the negative emotions that arise in you, and resentment will not sour your life.
-Don't give into temptation to tell lies, learn to conquer your strong tendency towards revenge and things will fall into place for you.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
-You've got a big mouth and unwittingly hurt an insult people with it.
-You can even go to utter strangers and give unsolicited advice and comments.
-You also seem to enjoy verbal duels with others whenever you can.
-And you sure can make sore losers, even suspecting foul play if things don't go your way.
-You have a knack for confrontation and you can't resist being sarcastic.
-You also don't think too much of many people, because you have a mild superiority complex.
-Vanity is also a trait in many of you.
Advice:
-Learn with whom you can be frank otherwise keep your comments to yourself.
-Discretion is the better part of valour.
-You are rather materialistic and it is fueled by your fears of financial disaster. --This makes you complain about monetary woes, irritating many with your obnoxious attitude.
-You can also be a social climber,manipulating your way up the ladder; name-dropping all the way to the top.
-Once in a while, you'll have morbid thoughts about Death something that scares you because you have no control over it.
-You tend to be obsessive about your mortality sometimes.
Advice:
-Stop worrying about losing money, and you'd rid yourself of unfounded nightmares.
-Stop manipulating others and you'll be free to concentrate on attaining your goals.
-Get rid of your phobias and you'll be able to relax more and enjoy yourself.
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)
-You tend to be too idealistic and naive sometimes.
-Practicality gets thrown out of the window by you many times.
-Cool and aloof, you rarely want to deal with deep emotions.
-You like to give advice but don't like to receive it.
-And ideas and inspirations that you sometimes neglect or follow through with them are constantly bombarding you.
-Or else you are constantly shifting focus, giving people the idea with no staying power.
Advice:
-Take time to explore your private feelings.
-Not all people see things your way.
-And just because you come up with ideas,don't expect other people to do all the work for you.
-Learn to trust people and accept advice.
Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)
-You are an escapist - you have this knack of avoiding issues if they seem unpleasant.
-You delve into past memories to escape your present woes.
-There is also a tendency towards alcoholism and even drug abuse - you are on a search for some kind of 'high'.
-You also love to flirt and too much of it may send the wrong, dangerous signals out to other people.
-Once in a while, a dark mood will descend on you and you become rather unsociable and withdrawn.
Advice:
-Trust your instincts, but also be in control of your perceptions.
-Whenever the escapist tendency hits you, join a seminar or get a pep talk from a friend to get your perspective right.
Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 20)
-A warrior at heart, you thrive on challenges and any strife and dramas, you are tempted to stir things up, just to keep yourself happy.
-You are also rather intolerant of mistakes and don't have patience for weakness or failings in others.
-And sometimes, you can be quite a snob as well you like to be seen at the right places or wear the right clothes.
-And you're also prone to bossiness. Your restless nature may make you quit a project suddenly if you can't sustain the interest.
Advice:
-Get off your high horse and pay your dues before people will accept you.
-Learn to be more tolerant of others and try to see the other person's side of the story.
-If you believe in what you do,you can move mountains.
Taurus (Apr 21 - May 20)
-You are stubborn and like to hold onto things, not wanting to let go of anything or anyone.
-You are slow to anger, but when you do get worked up to a rage - everyone step aside! -You also have a selfish streak and can be quite sneaky as well.
-And although people may see you as helpful and agreeable, you sometimes have an inner struggle wanting the approval of others while sticking to your own opinions.
Advice:
-Stop being mean and try to be nice.
-Learn to forgive and let go of your past disappointments.
-Learn from your mistakes and have faith in yourself and others as well.
Gemini (May 21 - Jun 21)
-Your devil-may-care attitude sometimes could bring harm to yourself - you tend to live on the edge sometimes.
-Many of you believe that you don't deserve success, somehow feeling guilty for it.
-You may give others too much of yourself sometimes that you lose yourself.
-You may be prone to suppressing emotions as well.
-And at times that makes it difficult for you to accept affection and love.
Advice:
-Work at listening to others and don't be tempted to try dare devil stunts all the time.
-And try doing something for yourself and once in a while, in between, doing favors for others.
-You're human, after all.
Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)
-You can get carried away with emotions - your anger is overwhelming and your sadness can depress all those around you.
-You're also ultra-sensitive to other people's emotions and are affected by these as well.
-You tend to react before you think and then brood about what you may have done or said wrong.
-You are also prone to periods of morbidity,thinking dark thoughts.
-Feelings of insecurity creep in now and then,making you snappish or else you try to win the approval of everyone at your expense.
Advice:
-Accept that you are hypersensitive to emotions and work with yours.
-Go with the flow and by doing the right thing, you set an example for others.
-Work with others and this will help build your confidence and open you up.
Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22)
-On the rare occasion you lose your temper, you can turn into a savage beast.
-You seem to need an audience as well, to help boost your confidence and ego, sometimes.
-Other times, you get caught up in the outward dramas of your life that you neglect what you're feeling inside.
-This results in a delayed reaction when emotions sneak up on you and you get hit with a whammy.
-You also tend to be proud and aggressive, cloaking these with your charm.
-When things don't go your way, you get impatient and may even throw a tantrum.
Advice:
-Learn to spend some time alone with yourself and get to know yourself better.
-And learn to experience your emotions at the moment, don't store them up for another time.
-And know that not all means justify the ends.
Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)
-You have a martyr complex, feeling that you were put on this earth to do good work and not receive any credit for it.
-You tend to be ultracritical of yourself and others and you also worry about things that are beyond your control.
-A little pessimistic sometimes, you tend to be an intellectual snob.
-You bottle up all your insecurities and fears, and hesitate to reach out for help.
-And once in a while, you become a busybody - that's when you also feel responsible for other people's problems.
Advice:
-Modesty has its own limits - take credit for your efforts.
-Give yourself a break and know that you do not have to be successful in everything you do.
-Keep focused and don't get tangled in other people's affairs too often.
Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 23)
-Your inability to reach a decision in matters of personal action are legendary.
-You like to weigh all the alternatives and hear every side of an argument - but this may take time and opportunities may pass you by because of it.
-You also like to expand energy on people who may not deserve it.
-You want to help the underdog.
-You are also sensitive to criticism and may take mild statements of fact very personally.
Advice:
-Follow your instincts and act on them - stop sitting on fences.
-Don't blindly trust people, learn to be a little more discriminating in your offers of help.
-Learn to think for yourself and don't be swayed by persuasive tongues.
Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 21)
-You have a revengeful streak and a long memory for past hurts.
-Sometimes you're downright spiteful.
-When you suffer, you make sure others suffer along with you.
-Sometimes, you may even use deception to get what you want and to influence others to stay out of your way.
-You may even believe these untruths and unrealistic fears will grow on you.
-Once in a while, you may come across someone that just rubs you on the wrong side for no apparent reason and you make it your mission to bury him or her.
Advice:
-Flight the negative emotions that arise in you, and resentment will not sour your life.
-Don't give into temptation to tell lies, learn to conquer your strong tendency towards revenge and things will fall into place for you.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
-You've got a big mouth and unwittingly hurt an insult people with it.
-You can even go to utter strangers and give unsolicited advice and comments.
-You also seem to enjoy verbal duels with others whenever you can.
-And you sure can make sore losers, even suspecting foul play if things don't go your way.
-You have a knack for confrontation and you can't resist being sarcastic.
-You also don't think too much of many people, because you have a mild superiority complex.
-Vanity is also a trait in many of you.
Advice:
-Learn with whom you can be frank otherwise keep your comments to yourself.
-Discretion is the better part of valour.
Have you sharpened your axe?
I hope this adds value to your own personal life.....
Once upon a time, there was a very strong woodcutter. He asked for a job from a timber merchant, and he got it.The pay was really good and so were the work conditions.For that reason, the woodcutter was determined to do his best. His boss gave him an axe and showed him the area where he was supposed to work. The first day, the woodcutter brought down 18 trees. The Boss was very much impressed and said, "Congratulations, Go on that way!" Very motivated by the words of the boss, the woodcutter tried harder the next day, but he only could bring down 15 trees. The third day he tried even harder, but he only could bring down 10 trees. Day after day he was bringing down less and less trees. "I must be losing my strength", the woodcutter thought to himself.He went to the boss and apologized, saying that he could not understand what was going on. "When was the last time you sharpened your! axe?" the boss asked. "Sharpen? I had no time to sharpen my! axe. I have been very busy trying to cut trees.
The moral of the story: Our lives are like that. We sometimes get so busy that we don't take time to sharpen the axe. In today's world, it seems that everyone is busier than ever, but less happy than ever. Why is that? Could it be that we have forgotten how to stay sharp? There's nothing wrong with activity and hard work. But we should not get so busy that we neglect the truly important things in life, like our personal life, taking time to care for others, taking time to read etc.We all need time to relax, to think and meditate, to learn and grow. If we don't take time to sharpen the axe, we will become dull and lose our effectiveness. So start from today, think about the ways by which you could do your job more effectively and add a lot of value to it.Hope this story has given you some insight to life, may you be happy always! "To handle yourself, use your head. To handle others, use your heart".
Once upon a time, there was a very strong woodcutter. He asked for a job from a timber merchant, and he got it.The pay was really good and so were the work conditions.For that reason, the woodcutter was determined to do his best. His boss gave him an axe and showed him the area where he was supposed to work. The first day, the woodcutter brought down 18 trees. The Boss was very much impressed and said, "Congratulations, Go on that way!" Very motivated by the words of the boss, the woodcutter tried harder the next day, but he only could bring down 15 trees. The third day he tried even harder, but he only could bring down 10 trees. Day after day he was bringing down less and less trees. "I must be losing my strength", the woodcutter thought to himself.He went to the boss and apologized, saying that he could not understand what was going on. "When was the last time you sharpened your! axe?" the boss asked. "Sharpen? I had no time to sharpen my! axe. I have been very busy trying to cut trees.
The moral of the story: Our lives are like that. We sometimes get so busy that we don't take time to sharpen the axe. In today's world, it seems that everyone is busier than ever, but less happy than ever. Why is that? Could it be that we have forgotten how to stay sharp? There's nothing wrong with activity and hard work. But we should not get so busy that we neglect the truly important things in life, like our personal life, taking time to care for others, taking time to read etc.We all need time to relax, to think and meditate, to learn and grow. If we don't take time to sharpen the axe, we will become dull and lose our effectiveness. So start from today, think about the ways by which you could do your job more effectively and add a lot of value to it.Hope this story has given you some insight to life, may you be happy always! "To handle yourself, use your head. To handle others, use your heart".
Life is full of choices
Jerry is the manager of a restaurant in America. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would always reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!" Many of the waiters at his restaurant quit their jobs when he changed jobs, so they could follow him around from restaurant to restaurant.
The reason the waiters followed Jerry was because of his attitude. He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry was always there, telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation.
Seeing this style really made me curious, so one
day I went up to Jerry and asked him, "I don't get it! No one can be a positive person all of the time. How do you do it?" Jerry replied, Each morning I wake up and say to myself, I have two choices today. I can choose to be in a good mood or I can choose to be in a bad mood. I Always choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or I can choose to learn from it. I always choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life. I always choose the positive side of life." "But it's not always that easy," I protested. "Yes, it is," Jerry, said, "Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. It's your choice how you live your life."
Several years later, I heard that Jerry accidentally did something you are never supposed to do in the restaurant business: left the back door of his restaurant open one morning and was robbed by three armed men. While trying to open the safe, his hand, shaking from nervousness slipped off the combination. The robbers panicked and shot him. Luckily, Jerry was found quickly and rushed to the hospital. After 18 hours of surgery and weeks of intensive care, Jerry was released from the hospital with fragments of the bullets still in his body. I saw Jerry about six months after the accident. When I asked him how he was, he replied, "If I were any better, I'd be twins. Want to see my scars?" I declined to see his wounds, but did ask him what had gone through his mind as the robbery took place. The first thing that went through my mind was that I should have Locked the back door" Jerry replied. "Then, after they shot me, as I lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live or choose to die. I chose to live." "Weren't you scared?" I asked. Jerry continued, "The paramedics were great. They kept telling me. I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the Emergency Room and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses, I got really scared. In their eyes, I read 'He's a dead man.' I knew I need to take action." "What did you do?" I asked. "Well, there was a big nurse shouting questions at me," said Jerry. "She asked if I was allergic to anything." 'Yes,' I replied. The doctors and nurses stopped working as They waited for my reply.
I took a deep breath and yelled, 'Bullets!'
Over their laughter, I told them, 'I am choosing to live. Please operate on me as if I am alive, not dead" Jerry lived, thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude. I learned from him that every day you have the choice to either enjoy your life or to hate it.
he only thing that is truly yours that no one can control or take from you-is your attitude, so if you can take care of that, everything else in life becomes much easier.
The reason the waiters followed Jerry was because of his attitude. He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry was always there, telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation.
Seeing this style really made me curious, so one
day I went up to Jerry and asked him, "I don't get it! No one can be a positive person all of the time. How do you do it?" Jerry replied, Each morning I wake up and say to myself, I have two choices today. I can choose to be in a good mood or I can choose to be in a bad mood. I Always choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or I can choose to learn from it. I always choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life. I always choose the positive side of life." "But it's not always that easy," I protested. "Yes, it is," Jerry, said, "Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. It's your choice how you live your life."
Several years later, I heard that Jerry accidentally did something you are never supposed to do in the restaurant business: left the back door of his restaurant open one morning and was robbed by three armed men. While trying to open the safe, his hand, shaking from nervousness slipped off the combination. The robbers panicked and shot him. Luckily, Jerry was found quickly and rushed to the hospital. After 18 hours of surgery and weeks of intensive care, Jerry was released from the hospital with fragments of the bullets still in his body. I saw Jerry about six months after the accident. When I asked him how he was, he replied, "If I were any better, I'd be twins. Want to see my scars?" I declined to see his wounds, but did ask him what had gone through his mind as the robbery took place. The first thing that went through my mind was that I should have Locked the back door" Jerry replied. "Then, after they shot me, as I lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live or choose to die. I chose to live." "Weren't you scared?" I asked. Jerry continued, "The paramedics were great. They kept telling me. I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the Emergency Room and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses, I got really scared. In their eyes, I read 'He's a dead man.' I knew I need to take action." "What did you do?" I asked. "Well, there was a big nurse shouting questions at me," said Jerry. "She asked if I was allergic to anything." 'Yes,' I replied. The doctors and nurses stopped working as They waited for my reply.
I took a deep breath and yelled, 'Bullets!'
Over their laughter, I told them, 'I am choosing to live. Please operate on me as if I am alive, not dead" Jerry lived, thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude. I learned from him that every day you have the choice to either enjoy your life or to hate it.
he only thing that is truly yours that no one can control or take from you-is your attitude, so if you can take care of that, everything else in life becomes much easier.
Monday, March 29, 2004
Horroscope Employee Profiles
Aries Employee Profile
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Aries employees make excellent troubleshooters.
They'll usually want to be out in the field at a variety of different work sites fixing things. They certainly won't be happy for very long behind a desk in a 9 to 5 schedule.
The bored Aries employee who has been forced into a square
hole will typically be restless, angry, and careless with details. No amount of money would compensate for being stuck in a routine job. Money in fact isn't why they are working at all. They do want to be paid fairly and need a status position to satisfy their competitive tendencies-- but even more importantly, they'll want challenging new projects. They typically like to have a sense of responsibility and need to feel needed. In return, they'll give their all and provide detailed, consistent work. They will literally work themselves to exhaustion to prove themselves.
If you want to keep your Aries co-worker productive and happy, you'll want to give them the opportunity to work independently or let them help and lead less experienced workers
Taurus Employee Profile
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Taureans make some of the best employees. They are loyal, hardworking, and no-nonsense. They work methodically and follow projects through until they are complete. Some may appear to work a little too slowly-usually because they are so careful-but they will always finish what they start. They thrive on structure, schedules, and routine. You'll find them doing the same exact thing at the same time every day.
Taureans, however, are not exactly the malleable workers that they often appear to be. If they have to work in a chaotic environment, they won't be happy and will be prone to child-like temper tantrums and stubbornness. They might react similarly if they have to work around ignorant people or at a job where there is no obvious potential for advancement.
Taureans will be very unhappy if there isn't a ladder for them to climb. Even in the worst situations, they will find a way to advance slowly, winning over the most difficult people who may stand in their way of progress.
Taurus employees will only take so much patiently and happily before they feel they are being taken advantage of. They will gladly accept orders and do whatever dirty work needs to get done, but they expect rewards. They want material gain, salary increases, and the potential for more power.
To make your Taurus employees happy, be sure to give them projects through which they will see tangible results-hopefully something that will allow them to express their unique creativity in addition to their practical side. They don't want to feel mired in details for long periods of time.
Make sure to schedule regular performance and salary reviews. This show of respect should keep them loyal to the company.
Gemini Employee Profile
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Gemini employees can have difficulty concentrating on one
thing for long periods of time. They have quick-moving minds and love to talk and communicate their ideas with others. They thrive on social interaction -- even if their jobs don't particularly support it. You'll be able to find them wandering from desk to desk gossiping about all the sordid news in the office. They can be powerful persuaders in their speech and make ideal salespeople and mediators. They love to nego- tiate and can work out the best Deal for everyone involved.
When properly stimulated, they can manage to keep their wandering mind focused and actually be quite productive. When they are bored, bogged down with mundane detail- work, or forced to work with people who they consider droll, they can become mean-spirited and gossipy. Their moods can fluctuate vastly day to day, as well as their productivity.
It is really against their nature to be forced into an average workday schedule and environment. They are happier traveling. lf they are in an office they will need constant new stimulation.
Most will be wanting advancement if they see this as a way to escape the limitations of their jobs. This can motivate them to put extra effort into their job. If you work with a Gemini, try to avoid getting into any debates with them - they will surely win and it could end in some hard feelings on your part. They will need an accepting environment-one that supports their need for multi-tasking.
Cancer Employee Profile
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The Cancer employee isn't at work to feed their ego -- their job is just a job and a means to get paid. They work steadily and are usually very reliable. You'll be able to depend on them to show up on time and do what is necessary. They won't get involved in power struggles or get upset when someone advances before them. They are able to accept the situation because they see it simply as a rung on the ladder up. Their motivation is security.
They'll want more money the longer they've stayed at a job. They don't want to have to worry about how they'll make ends meet tomorrow so they'll need a stable position without much risk. Cancerian workers can slip into some dark moods on occasion.
During these periods productivity tends to drop-as well as everyone else's in the office. Their moods can be so strong everyone becomes affected. To avoid the frequency of these occurrences, managers and co-workers should try to make the work environment as homey as possible-keep it well heated, cozy, and friendly. Don't press them to reveal their true inner thoughts-their tendency is to be secretive and protective, and they could see prying as an attempt to disturb their security.
Leo Employee Profile
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Leo workers want to be first and at the centre of the office. Even if they can't lead, they'll look for every opportunity to increase their own status -- and if someone else seems ahead of them, look out. They will make it clear that they aren't happy by pouting and complaining. They want advancement so much that they'll take on more respon- sibility and carry a heavier load than anyone else does in the office. And they are self-promoters. It is likely that they are telling everyone in the office what a great job they are doing as well as giving everyone unwanted advice.
They know they are superior and want everyone to know it
as well. This arrogance can sometimes cause problems
when working with management. But typically, they are just
hard workers out to demonstrate just how good they really are.
They thrive in sales positions - they can promote a product
or company just as well as they promote themselves.
Their strength and arrogance isn't just show either. In a crisis situation, Leos really demonstrate their true courage.
Leos want to lead and will be pushing for more responsibility and rewards. They are happy to train and mentor new co- workers as they enjoy giving advice and being in positions of authority.
If you are trying to manage a Leo employee, you'll need to
give them plenty of praise, responsibility, and independence. They will certainly want to help lighten your load of manage- ment responsibilities. Just be careful- the next thing you know they could be taking over your job.
Virgo Employee Profile
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In the right situations Virgos love to work. They make ideal emloyees, happily working late into the night to make sure everything is perfect and in order. If you are looking for an employee who doesn't mind starting from rock bottom in the most entry-level position at the company, hire a Virgo.
They'll have no complaints about the position being beneath them. They are CONTENT with basic, honest hard work. Their contentment isn't always apparent, however.
They love to complain and worry. They are quick to criticize the way things are done around the office and are the first ones to grumble disapprovingly at what they consider to be extravagance or laziness. They are blunt and honest and don't mince words over what they feel just isn't right.
Usually, this will be brought on by someone doing a half-
baked job or not being considerate of other co-workers.
You'll want to constantly reassure them, but this will do little to quell their anxieties. They actually enjoy worrying, and there is little you can do about it. Just give them a detail - oriented project and let them work alone on it. You won't have to supervise a Virgo worker. They'll check all the facts before getting started and catch their own errors when they are done.
To keep a Virgo employee happy, you should also make sure
their environment is orderly and calm. You should also provide small gestures of appreciation. They don't need extravagance, just let them know you appreciate them in small ways that won't embarrass them. They will probably just shrug their shoulders and say, "It's no big deal." But deep down inside they need these little reassurances.
Libra Employee Profile
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Libra employees are detailed, dedicated workers with
sensitive natures. Managers and co-workers sometimes
find them difficult to get a handle on. They pick up the
energy of the office and are unable to prevent it from affecting them. Loud noise, flashy colors, and discordant vibrations will put them off so much that they will have difficulty fulfilling their obligations at work.
One day they may seem like the most bright, hardworking, ambitious employee around. The next day they might be down, irritated, and unable to produce. Co-workers shouldn't fret when Libra employees are in a dark mood. It really won't last, as a happy state of mind can come over them just as quickly. When Libra employees are in a balanced frame of mind, they can be a powerful presence at work-they have a way of gracing everything they touch. Underneath that mess of moods, they really are basically happy and stable people. They are capable of profound logical thought and evaluate all sides of a situation before acting. They are one of the most intelligent Signs around.
They are expert researchers and mediators. And their sensitivity to their environment makes them naturals at keeping things looking great. They will easily help others resolve conflicts and can act as a go-between with workers and management so that everyone ends up happy.
If you want to keep your Libran worker smiling, give them
the respect they are due and put them in a position where
they can project their great charm and diplomacy. They
won't be CONTENT to take orders for very long, either-
make sure they are given increased responsibility.
Scorpio Employee Profile
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Scorpio employees usually exude a quiet self-confidence. They are self-sufficient and do not depend on others for a sense of self-worth. They keep their private life separate from work and take complete responsibility for their actions and their situation. They don't make excuses; they just take care of business and expect everyone else to do the same. Those who don't, co- workers and managers- will have to endure the Scorpio wrath.
They don't mind being completely vocal about what they feel is wrong with any given situation. And if you tread on their fire be sure to expect retaliation. They won't take insults or opposition lying down.
If you manage a Scorpio employee, be sure to follow through with your word and don't break any promises-Scorpio is keeping track and building up some heavy resentments against you if you do. You may not even be aware of it until too late-but when Scorpio gets too much, you'll be sure to know.
Scorpio employees will react towards those around them
exactly as they are treated. When they get what they want,
they will be very accepting.
If you are trying to work with or motivate a Scorpio co-worker, be sure to treat them respectfully and act professionally. Give them challenging work that allows them to utilize their awesome self-confidence and courage.
Sagittarius Employee Profile
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The Sagittarian employee is head strong, cheerful, and willing to help. They exude self-confidence and take on tasks like there's no tomorrow. They are willing to tackle even the toughest of projects as long as it is challenging and gets them out of the routine. Lucky for them, their shining personalities and honest enthusiasm seem like a bright spot in the office- otherwise co-workers might begin to build animosity towards someone so arrogant and extravagant.
Their tendency to exaggerate and take on more then they can handle usually results in missed deadlines and dropping the ball-not because they are lazy of procrastinate, but because their enthusiasm just gets the better of them sometimes. Don't let their nonchalance fool you-they really do care about what they are doing. They just have an easy-going attitude that allows them to keep on smiling even when they just messed up big time.
Just because they are flexible and easy-going doesn't mean
they won't tell you exactly how they feel-what is working for them and what isn't. And they won't just blindly take orders - they need to understand the method and reason behind the process.
If you are trying to motivate your Sagittarian employee, be sure to feed them plenty of challenging new projects and hint that some business trips might be on the horizon once deadlines are met.
And whatever you do, try not to question their intentions-
it is the quickest way to make them upset. They aren't
capable of deceit.
Capricorn Employee Profile
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A Capricorn employee with too much to do is a happy worker.
They need plenty of projects and responsibility. There is no sadder sight than a Capricorn worker without a sense of responsibility. They need to be needed. They are covertly ambitious - usually not flashy or obvious about it-but you will usually know that they are serious and determined about advancing themselves.
They are completely scrupulous, so much so that they can be self-disparaging. But they are no pushovers. They can wear down even the toughest customers. Their persistence is incredible. Once they set their sights on a goal, they work away at it until the bitter end-whether the goal be that hard sell or the new hardware release.
Capricorns don't work for free, however. They expect to be
paid handsomely and be given more and more responsibility.
They need to come out ahead of the pack in the end, and
they see the work environment as their primary vehicle.
They won't go in for the typical office gossip and politics, though.
They want to get down to business at work and see it as no place for fooling around.
With a strong sense of duty and respect towards their superiors, it is rare they will join in on boss-bashing or knocking the system.
They can get frustrated, however, with blue sky management schemes that lack common sense, and they will interject their dry sense of humor in the most critical ways.
If they want change, they will be unyielding. If all their effort leads to naught the result will be deep moods of darkness and depression with a sense of hopelessness.
Keep your Capricorn employee happy by paying them fairly
and giving them plenty of hard work. Arrange for a path of advancement within your organization for them. If you don't, you might find them looking for other opportunities.
Aquarius Employee Profile
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The Aquarius employee can't tolerate unfairness in the office.
Hair brained schemes will get the positive attention they deserve if an Aquarian has anything to do with it. They'll try to help everyone see the good side of a bad situation if it's the last thing that they do. They are so smart-they can't help but hold management in disdain if they feel that they are being unfair and unintelligent. It isn't that they are overly ambitious and think they could be doing a better job- just that they think people in power should know better.
Most Aquarius workers are still looking for themselves and
will want to try their hand at a variety of jobs in the workplace. Whatever they are doing, they will do conscientiously.
They usually have strict personal codes that include a strong work ethic. Their bright, off-beat intelligence, and trustworthi- ness will typically gain them many friends-in and out of work.
Beneath that sometimes odd-ball behavior is solid, concrete thinking and sensitivity to co-workers. Keep your smart Aquarius co-worker happy by giving them plenty of opportunity to learn news kills.
Raises are less important to them. No amount of money will
make it worth their while to stay in a stagnant position. Don't let them get too bored or they will simply find another job as easily as they found this one-their genius is easy to spot
Pisces Employee Profile
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The Pisces employee can be a loyal and hard-working, if unconventional, worker. In the right position, they are able to keep their daydreams in check and buckle down on the detail work-giving their all to the boss and corporation whom they feel are worthy of devotion.
On the flip side, there is no image of extreme misery like that of an ill-placed Pisces worker. They will act as though their cubicle were a prison cell as they daydream of their own business or next vacation.
Unhappy Pisces workers usually won't stick around too long. Often Pisceans will drift from one job to another looking for that ideal environment to which they will be able to commit and feel a sense of purpose. And if things are going in a bad direction at the office, Pisces will be the first to sense it. They'd rather pick up and leave then wait until the problem reaches a head. Pisces are often misunderstood by their co-workers.
Typically timid and introspective, they usually keep their true nature hidden, for fear it wouldn't fit with the corporte culture. What motivates a Pisces employee to not only stick around but also excel? Try compliments. And show them how their work impacts the entire organization.
They need to know that what they are doing is worth
something on a grander scale. Acceptance of their unconventional organization and planning will be necessary. Just because their sales report isn't in the typical format doesn't mean it is any less effective. Keep their environment bright and upbeat; and an after-work cocktail wouldn't hurt
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Aries employees make excellent troubleshooters.
They'll usually want to be out in the field at a variety of different work sites fixing things. They certainly won't be happy for very long behind a desk in a 9 to 5 schedule.
The bored Aries employee who has been forced into a square
hole will typically be restless, angry, and careless with details. No amount of money would compensate for being stuck in a routine job. Money in fact isn't why they are working at all. They do want to be paid fairly and need a status position to satisfy their competitive tendencies-- but even more importantly, they'll want challenging new projects. They typically like to have a sense of responsibility and need to feel needed. In return, they'll give their all and provide detailed, consistent work. They will literally work themselves to exhaustion to prove themselves.
If you want to keep your Aries co-worker productive and happy, you'll want to give them the opportunity to work independently or let them help and lead less experienced workers
Taurus Employee Profile
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Taureans make some of the best employees. They are loyal, hardworking, and no-nonsense. They work methodically and follow projects through until they are complete. Some may appear to work a little too slowly-usually because they are so careful-but they will always finish what they start. They thrive on structure, schedules, and routine. You'll find them doing the same exact thing at the same time every day.
Taureans, however, are not exactly the malleable workers that they often appear to be. If they have to work in a chaotic environment, they won't be happy and will be prone to child-like temper tantrums and stubbornness. They might react similarly if they have to work around ignorant people or at a job where there is no obvious potential for advancement.
Taureans will be very unhappy if there isn't a ladder for them to climb. Even in the worst situations, they will find a way to advance slowly, winning over the most difficult people who may stand in their way of progress.
Taurus employees will only take so much patiently and happily before they feel they are being taken advantage of. They will gladly accept orders and do whatever dirty work needs to get done, but they expect rewards. They want material gain, salary increases, and the potential for more power.
To make your Taurus employees happy, be sure to give them projects through which they will see tangible results-hopefully something that will allow them to express their unique creativity in addition to their practical side. They don't want to feel mired in details for long periods of time.
Make sure to schedule regular performance and salary reviews. This show of respect should keep them loyal to the company.
Gemini Employee Profile
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Gemini employees can have difficulty concentrating on one
thing for long periods of time. They have quick-moving minds and love to talk and communicate their ideas with others. They thrive on social interaction -- even if their jobs don't particularly support it. You'll be able to find them wandering from desk to desk gossiping about all the sordid news in the office. They can be powerful persuaders in their speech and make ideal salespeople and mediators. They love to nego- tiate and can work out the best Deal for everyone involved.
When properly stimulated, they can manage to keep their wandering mind focused and actually be quite productive. When they are bored, bogged down with mundane detail- work, or forced to work with people who they consider droll, they can become mean-spirited and gossipy. Their moods can fluctuate vastly day to day, as well as their productivity.
It is really against their nature to be forced into an average workday schedule and environment. They are happier traveling. lf they are in an office they will need constant new stimulation.
Most will be wanting advancement if they see this as a way to escape the limitations of their jobs. This can motivate them to put extra effort into their job. If you work with a Gemini, try to avoid getting into any debates with them - they will surely win and it could end in some hard feelings on your part. They will need an accepting environment-one that supports their need for multi-tasking.
Cancer Employee Profile
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The Cancer employee isn't at work to feed their ego -- their job is just a job and a means to get paid. They work steadily and are usually very reliable. You'll be able to depend on them to show up on time and do what is necessary. They won't get involved in power struggles or get upset when someone advances before them. They are able to accept the situation because they see it simply as a rung on the ladder up. Their motivation is security.
They'll want more money the longer they've stayed at a job. They don't want to have to worry about how they'll make ends meet tomorrow so they'll need a stable position without much risk. Cancerian workers can slip into some dark moods on occasion.
During these periods productivity tends to drop-as well as everyone else's in the office. Their moods can be so strong everyone becomes affected. To avoid the frequency of these occurrences, managers and co-workers should try to make the work environment as homey as possible-keep it well heated, cozy, and friendly. Don't press them to reveal their true inner thoughts-their tendency is to be secretive and protective, and they could see prying as an attempt to disturb their security.
Leo Employee Profile
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Leo workers want to be first and at the centre of the office. Even if they can't lead, they'll look for every opportunity to increase their own status -- and if someone else seems ahead of them, look out. They will make it clear that they aren't happy by pouting and complaining. They want advancement so much that they'll take on more respon- sibility and carry a heavier load than anyone else does in the office. And they are self-promoters. It is likely that they are telling everyone in the office what a great job they are doing as well as giving everyone unwanted advice.
They know they are superior and want everyone to know it
as well. This arrogance can sometimes cause problems
when working with management. But typically, they are just
hard workers out to demonstrate just how good they really are.
They thrive in sales positions - they can promote a product
or company just as well as they promote themselves.
Their strength and arrogance isn't just show either. In a crisis situation, Leos really demonstrate their true courage.
Leos want to lead and will be pushing for more responsibility and rewards. They are happy to train and mentor new co- workers as they enjoy giving advice and being in positions of authority.
If you are trying to manage a Leo employee, you'll need to
give them plenty of praise, responsibility, and independence. They will certainly want to help lighten your load of manage- ment responsibilities. Just be careful- the next thing you know they could be taking over your job.
Virgo Employee Profile
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In the right situations Virgos love to work. They make ideal emloyees, happily working late into the night to make sure everything is perfect and in order. If you are looking for an employee who doesn't mind starting from rock bottom in the most entry-level position at the company, hire a Virgo.
They'll have no complaints about the position being beneath them. They are CONTENT with basic, honest hard work. Their contentment isn't always apparent, however.
They love to complain and worry. They are quick to criticize the way things are done around the office and are the first ones to grumble disapprovingly at what they consider to be extravagance or laziness. They are blunt and honest and don't mince words over what they feel just isn't right.
Usually, this will be brought on by someone doing a half-
baked job or not being considerate of other co-workers.
You'll want to constantly reassure them, but this will do little to quell their anxieties. They actually enjoy worrying, and there is little you can do about it. Just give them a detail - oriented project and let them work alone on it. You won't have to supervise a Virgo worker. They'll check all the facts before getting started and catch their own errors when they are done.
To keep a Virgo employee happy, you should also make sure
their environment is orderly and calm. You should also provide small gestures of appreciation. They don't need extravagance, just let them know you appreciate them in small ways that won't embarrass them. They will probably just shrug their shoulders and say, "It's no big deal." But deep down inside they need these little reassurances.
Libra Employee Profile
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Libra employees are detailed, dedicated workers with
sensitive natures. Managers and co-workers sometimes
find them difficult to get a handle on. They pick up the
energy of the office and are unable to prevent it from affecting them. Loud noise, flashy colors, and discordant vibrations will put them off so much that they will have difficulty fulfilling their obligations at work.
One day they may seem like the most bright, hardworking, ambitious employee around. The next day they might be down, irritated, and unable to produce. Co-workers shouldn't fret when Libra employees are in a dark mood. It really won't last, as a happy state of mind can come over them just as quickly. When Libra employees are in a balanced frame of mind, they can be a powerful presence at work-they have a way of gracing everything they touch. Underneath that mess of moods, they really are basically happy and stable people. They are capable of profound logical thought and evaluate all sides of a situation before acting. They are one of the most intelligent Signs around.
They are expert researchers and mediators. And their sensitivity to their environment makes them naturals at keeping things looking great. They will easily help others resolve conflicts and can act as a go-between with workers and management so that everyone ends up happy.
If you want to keep your Libran worker smiling, give them
the respect they are due and put them in a position where
they can project their great charm and diplomacy. They
won't be CONTENT to take orders for very long, either-
make sure they are given increased responsibility.
Scorpio Employee Profile
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Scorpio employees usually exude a quiet self-confidence. They are self-sufficient and do not depend on others for a sense of self-worth. They keep their private life separate from work and take complete responsibility for their actions and their situation. They don't make excuses; they just take care of business and expect everyone else to do the same. Those who don't, co- workers and managers- will have to endure the Scorpio wrath.
They don't mind being completely vocal about what they feel is wrong with any given situation. And if you tread on their fire be sure to expect retaliation. They won't take insults or opposition lying down.
If you manage a Scorpio employee, be sure to follow through with your word and don't break any promises-Scorpio is keeping track and building up some heavy resentments against you if you do. You may not even be aware of it until too late-but when Scorpio gets too much, you'll be sure to know.
Scorpio employees will react towards those around them
exactly as they are treated. When they get what they want,
they will be very accepting.
If you are trying to work with or motivate a Scorpio co-worker, be sure to treat them respectfully and act professionally. Give them challenging work that allows them to utilize their awesome self-confidence and courage.
Sagittarius Employee Profile
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The Sagittarian employee is head strong, cheerful, and willing to help. They exude self-confidence and take on tasks like there's no tomorrow. They are willing to tackle even the toughest of projects as long as it is challenging and gets them out of the routine. Lucky for them, their shining personalities and honest enthusiasm seem like a bright spot in the office- otherwise co-workers might begin to build animosity towards someone so arrogant and extravagant.
Their tendency to exaggerate and take on more then they can handle usually results in missed deadlines and dropping the ball-not because they are lazy of procrastinate, but because their enthusiasm just gets the better of them sometimes. Don't let their nonchalance fool you-they really do care about what they are doing. They just have an easy-going attitude that allows them to keep on smiling even when they just messed up big time.
Just because they are flexible and easy-going doesn't mean
they won't tell you exactly how they feel-what is working for them and what isn't. And they won't just blindly take orders - they need to understand the method and reason behind the process.
If you are trying to motivate your Sagittarian employee, be sure to feed them plenty of challenging new projects and hint that some business trips might be on the horizon once deadlines are met.
And whatever you do, try not to question their intentions-
it is the quickest way to make them upset. They aren't
capable of deceit.
Capricorn Employee Profile
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A Capricorn employee with too much to do is a happy worker.
They need plenty of projects and responsibility. There is no sadder sight than a Capricorn worker without a sense of responsibility. They need to be needed. They are covertly ambitious - usually not flashy or obvious about it-but you will usually know that they are serious and determined about advancing themselves.
They are completely scrupulous, so much so that they can be self-disparaging. But they are no pushovers. They can wear down even the toughest customers. Their persistence is incredible. Once they set their sights on a goal, they work away at it until the bitter end-whether the goal be that hard sell or the new hardware release.
Capricorns don't work for free, however. They expect to be
paid handsomely and be given more and more responsibility.
They need to come out ahead of the pack in the end, and
they see the work environment as their primary vehicle.
They won't go in for the typical office gossip and politics, though.
They want to get down to business at work and see it as no place for fooling around.
With a strong sense of duty and respect towards their superiors, it is rare they will join in on boss-bashing or knocking the system.
They can get frustrated, however, with blue sky management schemes that lack common sense, and they will interject their dry sense of humor in the most critical ways.
If they want change, they will be unyielding. If all their effort leads to naught the result will be deep moods of darkness and depression with a sense of hopelessness.
Keep your Capricorn employee happy by paying them fairly
and giving them plenty of hard work. Arrange for a path of advancement within your organization for them. If you don't, you might find them looking for other opportunities.
Aquarius Employee Profile
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The Aquarius employee can't tolerate unfairness in the office.
Hair brained schemes will get the positive attention they deserve if an Aquarian has anything to do with it. They'll try to help everyone see the good side of a bad situation if it's the last thing that they do. They are so smart-they can't help but hold management in disdain if they feel that they are being unfair and unintelligent. It isn't that they are overly ambitious and think they could be doing a better job- just that they think people in power should know better.
Most Aquarius workers are still looking for themselves and
will want to try their hand at a variety of jobs in the workplace. Whatever they are doing, they will do conscientiously.
They usually have strict personal codes that include a strong work ethic. Their bright, off-beat intelligence, and trustworthi- ness will typically gain them many friends-in and out of work.
Beneath that sometimes odd-ball behavior is solid, concrete thinking and sensitivity to co-workers. Keep your smart Aquarius co-worker happy by giving them plenty of opportunity to learn news kills.
Raises are less important to them. No amount of money will
make it worth their while to stay in a stagnant position. Don't let them get too bored or they will simply find another job as easily as they found this one-their genius is easy to spot
Pisces Employee Profile
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The Pisces employee can be a loyal and hard-working, if unconventional, worker. In the right position, they are able to keep their daydreams in check and buckle down on the detail work-giving their all to the boss and corporation whom they feel are worthy of devotion.
On the flip side, there is no image of extreme misery like that of an ill-placed Pisces worker. They will act as though their cubicle were a prison cell as they daydream of their own business or next vacation.
Unhappy Pisces workers usually won't stick around too long. Often Pisceans will drift from one job to another looking for that ideal environment to which they will be able to commit and feel a sense of purpose. And if things are going in a bad direction at the office, Pisces will be the first to sense it. They'd rather pick up and leave then wait until the problem reaches a head. Pisces are often misunderstood by their co-workers.
Typically timid and introspective, they usually keep their true nature hidden, for fear it wouldn't fit with the corporte culture. What motivates a Pisces employee to not only stick around but also excel? Try compliments. And show them how their work impacts the entire organization.
They need to know that what they are doing is worth
something on a grander scale. Acceptance of their unconventional organization and planning will be necessary. Just because their sales report isn't in the typical format doesn't mean it is any less effective. Keep their environment bright and upbeat; and an after-work cocktail wouldn't hurt
Friday, March 26, 2004
Birth Month - Personality
Pick the month that you were born in and put it on the subject line. Then forward to everyone you know including the person that sent it to you. They might understand you better.
JANUARY: Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people's flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very Stubborn and money cautious.
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FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Showing anger easily. Dislike unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizing dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Learns to show emotions
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MARCH: Attractive personality. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves travelling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.
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APRIL: Active and dynamic. Decisive and haste but tends to regret.
Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people's problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest.
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MAY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint! . Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left b! rain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves travelling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.
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JUNE: Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and
soft-spoken. Having lots of ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Abiding. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.
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JULY: Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's feelings. tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets.Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hu! rt but takes long to r ecover.
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AUGUST: Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride of oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends .
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SEPTEMBER: Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people's mistakes. Likes to criticize. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed.
Trustworthy, loyal and honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Thinking generous. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves sports, leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.
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OCTOBER: Loves to chat. Loves those who loves him. Loves to takes things at the center. Attractive and suave. Inner and physical beauty. Does not lie or pretend. Sympathetic. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Soft-spoken, loving and caring Romantic !!! Touchy and ea! sily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.
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NOVEMBER: Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong
clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciates praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable
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DECEMBER: Loyal and generous. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egoistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical
JANUARY: Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people's flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very Stubborn and money cautious.
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FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Showing anger easily. Dislike unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizing dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Learns to show emotions
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MARCH: Attractive personality. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves travelling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.
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APRIL: Active and dynamic. Decisive and haste but tends to regret.
Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people's problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest.
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MAY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint! . Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left b! rain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves travelling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.
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JUNE: Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and
soft-spoken. Having lots of ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Abiding. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.
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JULY: Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's feelings. tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets.Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hu! rt but takes long to r ecover.
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AUGUST: Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride of oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends .
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SEPTEMBER: Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people's mistakes. Likes to criticize. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed.
Trustworthy, loyal and honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Thinking generous. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves sports, leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.
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OCTOBER: Loves to chat. Loves those who loves him. Loves to takes things at the center. Attractive and suave. Inner and physical beauty. Does not lie or pretend. Sympathetic. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Soft-spoken, loving and caring Romantic !!! Touchy and ea! sily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.
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NOVEMBER: Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong
clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciates praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable
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DECEMBER: Loyal and generous. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egoistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical
If You Love Someone
IF YOU LOVE SOMEONE,
SET HER FREE..
IF SHE COMES BACK, SHE'S YOURS,
IF SHE DOESN'T, SHE NEVER WAS...
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The New Versions................
Pessimist:
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If you love someone,
Set her free ....
If she ever comes back, she's yours,
If she doesn't, as expected, she never was.
Shakespeare:
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If you love someone,
Set her free ....
If she ever comes back, she's yours,
If she doesn't, here's the poison, suicide yourself for her.
Optimist:
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If you love someone,
Set her free ....
Don't worry, she will come back.
Suspicious:
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If you love someone,
Set her free ....
If she ever comes back, ask her why.
Impatient:
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If you love someone,
Set her free ....
If she doesn't comes back within some time forget her.
Patient:
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IF you love someone,
Set her free ....
If she doesn't come back, continue to wait until she comes back
Playful:
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If you love someone,
Set her free ....
*If she comes back, and if you love her still, set her free again,
repeat*
SET HER FREE..
IF SHE COMES BACK, SHE'S YOURS,
IF SHE DOESN'T, SHE NEVER WAS...
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The New Versions................
Pessimist:
======
If you love someone,
Set her free ....
If she ever comes back, she's yours,
If she doesn't, as expected, she never was.
Shakespeare:
=========
If you love someone,
Set her free ....
If she ever comes back, she's yours,
If she doesn't, here's the poison, suicide yourself for her.
Optimist:
======
If you love someone,
Set her free ....
Don't worry, she will come back.
Suspicious:
=======
If you love someone,
Set her free ....
If she ever comes back, ask her why.
Impatient:
=======
If you love someone,
Set her free ....
If she doesn't comes back within some time forget her.
Patient:
=====
IF you love someone,
Set her free ....
If she doesn't come back, continue to wait until she comes back
Playful:
====
If you love someone,
Set her free ....
*If she comes back, and if you love her still, set her free again,
repeat*
Mum's Love
Mum's Love
When you were 1 year old, she fed you & bathed you.
You thanked her by crying all night long.
When you were 2 years old, she taught you to walk.
You thanked her by running away when she called.
When you were 3 years old, she made all your meals with love.
You thanked her by tossing your plate on the floor.
When you were 4 years old, she gave you some crayons.
You thanked her by coloring the dining room table.
When you were 5 years old, she dressed you for the holidays.
You thanked her by plopping into the nearest.
When you were 6 years old, she walked you to school.
You thanked her by screaming," I'M NOT GOING".
When you were 7 years old, she bought you a baseball.
You thanked her by throwing it through the next-door-neighbor's window.
When you were 8 years old, she handed you an ice cream.
You thanked her by dripping it all over your lap.
When you were 9 years old, she paid for piano lessons.
You thanked her by never even bothering to practice.
When you were 10 years old, she drove you all day, from soccer to gymnastic to one birthday party after another.
You thanked her by jumping from the car & never looking back.
When you were 11 years old, she took you and your friends to the movies.
You thanked her by asking to sit in a different row.
When you were 12 years old, she warned you not to watch certain TV shows.
You thanked her by waiting until she left the house.
When you were 13 years old, she suggested a haircut.
You thanked her by telling her she had no taste.
When you were 14 years old, she paid for a month away at summer camping.
You thanked her by forgetting to write a single letter.
When you were 15 years old, she came home from work, looking for a hug.
You thanked her by having your bedroom door locked.
When you were 16 years old, she taught you how to drive her car.
You thanked her by taking it every chance you could.
When you were 17 years old, she was expecting an important call.
You thanked her by being on the phone all night.
When you were 18 years old, she cried at your high school graduation.
You thanked her by staying out partying until dawn.
When you were 19 years old, she paid for your collage tuition, drove you to campus carried your bags.
You thanked her by saying good-bye outside the dorm so you wouldn't be embarrassed in front of your friends.
When you were 20 years old, she asked whether you were seeing anyone.
You thanked her by saying," it's none of your business".
When you were 21 years old, she suggested certain careers for your future.
You thanked her by saying, "I don't want to be like you".
When you were 22 years old, she hugged you at your collage graduation.
You thanked her by asking whether she could pay for a trip to Europe.
When you were 23 years old, she gave you furniture for your first apartment.
You thanked her by telling your friends it was ugly.
When you were 24 years old, she met your fiancé and asked about your plans for the future.
You thanked her by glaring and growling," Muuhh-ther please".
When you were 25 years old, she helped to pay for your wedding, and she cried and told you how deeply she loved you.
You thanked her by moving halfway across the country.
When you were 30 years old, she called with some advice on the baby.
You thanked her by telling her," things are different now".
When you were 40 years old, she called to remind you of a relative's birthday.
You thanked her by saying you were "really busy right now".
When you were 50 years old, she felt ill and needed you to take care of her.
You thanked her by reading about the burden parents become to their children.
And then. One day, she quietly died. And everything you never did came crashing down like thunder on YOUR HEART.
IF SHE STILL AROUND, NEVER FORGET TO LOVE HER MORE THAN EVER.
AND IF SHE'S NOT, REMEMBER HER UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND PASS IT ON...ALWAYS REMEMBER TO LOVE THY MOTHER, BECAUSE YOU ONLY HAVE ONE MOTHER IN YOUR LIFETIME
When you were 1 year old, she fed you & bathed you.
You thanked her by crying all night long.
When you were 2 years old, she taught you to walk.
You thanked her by running away when she called.
When you were 3 years old, she made all your meals with love.
You thanked her by tossing your plate on the floor.
When you were 4 years old, she gave you some crayons.
You thanked her by coloring the dining room table.
When you were 5 years old, she dressed you for the holidays.
You thanked her by plopping into the nearest.
When you were 6 years old, she walked you to school.
You thanked her by screaming," I'M NOT GOING".
When you were 7 years old, she bought you a baseball.
You thanked her by throwing it through the next-door-neighbor's window.
When you were 8 years old, she handed you an ice cream.
You thanked her by dripping it all over your lap.
When you were 9 years old, she paid for piano lessons.
You thanked her by never even bothering to practice.
When you were 10 years old, she drove you all day, from soccer to gymnastic to one birthday party after another.
You thanked her by jumping from the car & never looking back.
When you were 11 years old, she took you and your friends to the movies.
You thanked her by asking to sit in a different row.
When you were 12 years old, she warned you not to watch certain TV shows.
You thanked her by waiting until she left the house.
When you were 13 years old, she suggested a haircut.
You thanked her by telling her she had no taste.
When you were 14 years old, she paid for a month away at summer camping.
You thanked her by forgetting to write a single letter.
When you were 15 years old, she came home from work, looking for a hug.
You thanked her by having your bedroom door locked.
When you were 16 years old, she taught you how to drive her car.
You thanked her by taking it every chance you could.
When you were 17 years old, she was expecting an important call.
You thanked her by being on the phone all night.
When you were 18 years old, she cried at your high school graduation.
You thanked her by staying out partying until dawn.
When you were 19 years old, she paid for your collage tuition, drove you to campus carried your bags.
You thanked her by saying good-bye outside the dorm so you wouldn't be embarrassed in front of your friends.
When you were 20 years old, she asked whether you were seeing anyone.
You thanked her by saying," it's none of your business".
When you were 21 years old, she suggested certain careers for your future.
You thanked her by saying, "I don't want to be like you".
When you were 22 years old, she hugged you at your collage graduation.
You thanked her by asking whether she could pay for a trip to Europe.
When you were 23 years old, she gave you furniture for your first apartment.
You thanked her by telling your friends it was ugly.
When you were 24 years old, she met your fiancé and asked about your plans for the future.
You thanked her by glaring and growling," Muuhh-ther please".
When you were 25 years old, she helped to pay for your wedding, and she cried and told you how deeply she loved you.
You thanked her by moving halfway across the country.
When you were 30 years old, she called with some advice on the baby.
You thanked her by telling her," things are different now".
When you were 40 years old, she called to remind you of a relative's birthday.
You thanked her by saying you were "really busy right now".
When you were 50 years old, she felt ill and needed you to take care of her.
You thanked her by reading about the burden parents become to their children.
And then. One day, she quietly died. And everything you never did came crashing down like thunder on YOUR HEART.
IF SHE STILL AROUND, NEVER FORGET TO LOVE HER MORE THAN EVER.
AND IF SHE'S NOT, REMEMBER HER UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND PASS IT ON...ALWAYS REMEMBER TO LOVE THY MOTHER, BECAUSE YOU ONLY HAVE ONE MOTHER IN YOUR LIFETIME
Relationship
There is a saying that a perfect match can only be found between
a blind wife and a deaf husband, because the blind wife cannot see
the faults of the husband and the deaf husband cannot hear the
nagging of the wife. Many couples are blind and deaf at the courting
stage and dream of perpetual perfect relationship. Unfortunately, when the
excitement of love wears off, they wake up and discover that marriage
is not a bed of roses. The nightmare begins...
NO POINTING FINGERS...
A man asked his father-in-law, "Many people praised you for a
successful marriage. Could you please share with me your secret?" The
father-in-law answered in a smile, "Never criticise your wife for her
shortcomings or when she does something wrong. Always bear in mind that because
of her shortcomings and weaknesses, she could not find a better husband
than you."
We all look forward to being loved and respected. Many people are afraid of losing face.
Generally, when a person makes a mistake, he would look around to find a scapegoat
to point the finger at. This is the start of a war. We should always remember that
when we point one finger at a person, the other four fingers are pointing at ourselves.
If we forgive others, others will ignore our mistake too.
NO OVERPOWERING....
Many relationships fail because one party tries
to overpower another, or demands too much. People in love tend to
think that love will conquer all and their spouses will change the bad
habits after marriage. Actually, this is not the case.
There is a Chinese saying which carries the meaning that "It is
easier to reshape a mountain or a river than a person's character." It is
not easy to change.
Thus, having high expectation on changing the spouse character
will cause disappointment and unpleasantness. It would be less painful to
change ourselves and lower our expectations.
RIGHT SPEECH....
There is a Chinese saying which carries the meaning that
"A speech will either prosper or ruin a nation." Many relationships
break off because of wrong speech. When a couple is too close with each
other, we always forget mutual respect and courtesy. We may say
anything without considering if it would hurt the other party.
A friend and her millionaire husband visited their construction
site. A worker who wore a helmet saw her and shouted, "Hi, Emily!
Remember me? We used to date in the secondary school." On the way home,
her millionaire husband teased her, "Luckily you married me. Otherwise you will
be the wife of a construction worker." She answered, "You should
appreciate that you married me. Otherwise, he will be the millionaire
and not you."
Frequently exchanging these remarks plants the seed for a bad
relationship.
TRUST....
Trust is a very important factor for all relationships. When trust is broken,
it is the end of the relationship. Lack of trust leads to suspicion, suspicion generates anger,
anger causes enmity and enmity may result in separation.
A telephone operator told me that one day she received a phone call. She
answered, "Public Utilities Board." There was silence. She repeated,
"PUB." There was still no answer. When she was going to cut off the line,
she heard a lady's voice, "Oh, so this is PUB. Sorry, I got the number from my husband's pocket but
I do not know whose number it is."
Without mutual trust, just imagine what will happen to the couple
if the telephone operator answered with just "hello" instead of "PUB".
PERSONAL PERCEPTION....
Different people have different perception. One man's meat could
be another man's poison.
A couple bought a donkey from the market. On the way home, a boy
commented, "Very stupid. Why neither of them ride on the donkey?"
Upon hearing that, the husband let the wife ride on the donkey. He walked besides them.
Later, an old man saw it and commented, "The husband is the head of family.
How can the wife ride on the donkey while the husband is on foot?" Hearing this,
the wife quickly got down and let the husband ride on the donkey. Further
on the way home, they met an old Lady. She commented,"How can the man
ride on the donkey but let the wife walk. He is no gentleman." The
husband thus quickly asked the wife to join him on the donkey.
Then, they met a young man. He commented, "Poor donkey, how can
you hold up the weight of two persons. They are cruel to you." Hearing
that, the husband and wife immediately climbed down from the donkey and
carried it on their shoulders. It seems to be the only choice left.
Later, on a narrow bridge, the donkey was frightened and struggled. They lost
their balance and fell into the river.
well....."You can never have everyone praise you nor will everyone condemn you.
Never in the past, not at present, and never will be in the
future..... Thus, do not be too bothered by others words if our
conscience is
clear."
Learn to listen and accept other's views but not follow blindly.
Ultimately, you are still the one making the decision......
Be more open to other's perception
but calm to own thinking....
a blind wife and a deaf husband, because the blind wife cannot see
the faults of the husband and the deaf husband cannot hear the
nagging of the wife. Many couples are blind and deaf at the courting
stage and dream of perpetual perfect relationship. Unfortunately, when the
excitement of love wears off, they wake up and discover that marriage
is not a bed of roses. The nightmare begins...
NO POINTING FINGERS...
A man asked his father-in-law, "Many people praised you for a
successful marriage. Could you please share with me your secret?" The
father-in-law answered in a smile, "Never criticise your wife for her
shortcomings or when she does something wrong. Always bear in mind that because
of her shortcomings and weaknesses, she could not find a better husband
than you."
We all look forward to being loved and respected. Many people are afraid of losing face.
Generally, when a person makes a mistake, he would look around to find a scapegoat
to point the finger at. This is the start of a war. We should always remember that
when we point one finger at a person, the other four fingers are pointing at ourselves.
If we forgive others, others will ignore our mistake too.
NO OVERPOWERING....
Many relationships fail because one party tries
to overpower another, or demands too much. People in love tend to
think that love will conquer all and their spouses will change the bad
habits after marriage. Actually, this is not the case.
There is a Chinese saying which carries the meaning that "It is
easier to reshape a mountain or a river than a person's character." It is
not easy to change.
Thus, having high expectation on changing the spouse character
will cause disappointment and unpleasantness. It would be less painful to
change ourselves and lower our expectations.
RIGHT SPEECH....
There is a Chinese saying which carries the meaning that
"A speech will either prosper or ruin a nation." Many relationships
break off because of wrong speech. When a couple is too close with each
other, we always forget mutual respect and courtesy. We may say
anything without considering if it would hurt the other party.
A friend and her millionaire husband visited their construction
site. A worker who wore a helmet saw her and shouted, "Hi, Emily!
Remember me? We used to date in the secondary school." On the way home,
her millionaire husband teased her, "Luckily you married me. Otherwise you will
be the wife of a construction worker." She answered, "You should
appreciate that you married me. Otherwise, he will be the millionaire
and not you."
Frequently exchanging these remarks plants the seed for a bad
relationship.
TRUST....
Trust is a very important factor for all relationships. When trust is broken,
it is the end of the relationship. Lack of trust leads to suspicion, suspicion generates anger,
anger causes enmity and enmity may result in separation.
A telephone operator told me that one day she received a phone call. She
answered, "Public Utilities Board." There was silence. She repeated,
"PUB." There was still no answer. When she was going to cut off the line,
she heard a lady's voice, "Oh, so this is PUB. Sorry, I got the number from my husband's pocket but
I do not know whose number it is."
Without mutual trust, just imagine what will happen to the couple
if the telephone operator answered with just "hello" instead of "PUB".
PERSONAL PERCEPTION....
Different people have different perception. One man's meat could
be another man's poison.
A couple bought a donkey from the market. On the way home, a boy
commented, "Very stupid. Why neither of them ride on the donkey?"
Upon hearing that, the husband let the wife ride on the donkey. He walked besides them.
Later, an old man saw it and commented, "The husband is the head of family.
How can the wife ride on the donkey while the husband is on foot?" Hearing this,
the wife quickly got down and let the husband ride on the donkey. Further
on the way home, they met an old Lady. She commented,"How can the man
ride on the donkey but let the wife walk. He is no gentleman." The
husband thus quickly asked the wife to join him on the donkey.
Then, they met a young man. He commented, "Poor donkey, how can
you hold up the weight of two persons. They are cruel to you." Hearing
that, the husband and wife immediately climbed down from the donkey and
carried it on their shoulders. It seems to be the only choice left.
Later, on a narrow bridge, the donkey was frightened and struggled. They lost
their balance and fell into the river.
well....."You can never have everyone praise you nor will everyone condemn you.
Never in the past, not at present, and never will be in the
future..... Thus, do not be too bothered by others words if our
conscience is
clear."
Learn to listen and accept other's views but not follow blindly.
Ultimately, you are still the one making the decision......
Be more open to other's perception
but calm to own thinking....
As I Mature
I've learned that you cannot make
someone love you. All you can do is
stalk them and hope they panic and give in.
I've learned that no matter how much I care,
some people are just assholes.
I've learned that it takes years
to build up trust, and it only takes
suspicion, not proof, to destroy it.
I've learned that you can get by
on charm for about fifteen minutes.
After that, you'd better have a big willy
or huge boobs.
I've learned that you shouldn't
compare yourself to others - they are
more screwed up than you think.
I've learned that you can keep vomiting
long after you think you're finished.
I've learned that we are responsible
for what we do, unless we are celebrities.
I've learned that regardless of
how hot and steamy a relationship is at
irst, the passion fades, and there had better
be a lot of money to take its place!
I've learned that 99% of the time when
something isn't working in your house, one
of your kids did it
I've learned that the people you care most
about in life are taken from you too soon
and all the less important ones just never go
away.
someone love you. All you can do is
stalk them and hope they panic and give in.
I've learned that no matter how much I care,
some people are just assholes.
I've learned that it takes years
to build up trust, and it only takes
suspicion, not proof, to destroy it.
I've learned that you can get by
on charm for about fifteen minutes.
After that, you'd better have a big willy
or huge boobs.
I've learned that you shouldn't
compare yourself to others - they are
more screwed up than you think.
I've learned that you can keep vomiting
long after you think you're finished.
I've learned that we are responsible
for what we do, unless we are celebrities.
I've learned that regardless of
how hot and steamy a relationship is at
irst, the passion fades, and there had better
be a lot of money to take its place!
I've learned that 99% of the time when
something isn't working in your house, one
of your kids did it
I've learned that the people you care most
about in life are taken from you too soon
and all the less important ones just never go
away.
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Nice Lines
"There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations"
"Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled"
"If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy"
"Today is a gift, that's why it is called the present."
"Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled"
"If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy"
"Today is a gift, that's why it is called the present."
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