Beautiful Things

Slow Dance

2006-11-28T07:30:00.000-08:00

This poem was written by a terminally ill young girl in a New York Hospital.

It was sent by a medical doctor - Make sure to read what is in the closing statement AFTER THE POEM.

SLOW DANCE

Have you ever watched kids

On a merry-go-round?

Or listened to the rain
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Slapping on the ground?

Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?

Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?

You better slow down.

Don't dance so fast.

Time is short.

The music won't last.

Do you run through each day on the fly?

When you ask How are you?

Do you hear the reply?

When the day is done
!

Do you lie in your bed

With the next hundred chores

Running through your head?

You'd better slow down

Don't dance so fast.

Time is short.

The music won't last.

Ever told your child,

We'll do it tomorrow?

And in your haste,

Not see his sorrow?

Ever lost touch,

Let a good friendship die

Cause you never had time

To call and say,"Hi"

You'd better slow down.

Don't dance so fast.

Time is short.

The music won't last.

When you run so fast to get somewhere

You miss half the fun of getting there.

When you worry and hurry through your day,

It is like an unopened gift....

Thrown away.

Life is not a race.

Do take it slower

Hear the music

Before the song is over.

USEFUL TIPS ON MEN

2006-11-27T00:25:00.000-08:00

1. If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If
he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay.
2. Stop making excuses for a man and his behavior.
3. If you have ANY doubt in your mind about a man's
character, leave him alone.
4. Allow your intuition (or spirit) to save you from
heartache.
5. Stop trying to change yourself for a relationship
that's not meant to be.
6. Don't force an attraction.
7. Slower is better.
8. Never live your life for a man before you find what
makes you truly happy.
9. If a relationship ends because the man was not
treating you as you deserve then heck no you can't "be
friends." A friend wouldn't mistreat a friend.
10. Have faith in God regarding your relationship, but
don't let faith make you stupid. God does things
decent and in order.
11. Don't settle.
12. If you feel like he is stringing you along, then
he probably is.
13. If he keeps changing his mind about the
relationship--take that as a BIG sign that he is
unstable. Do you really want to be with a man like
that?
14. Don't stay because you think "it will get better."
You'll be mad at yourself a year later for staying
when things are not better.
15. Honorable men take care of their business and
aren't involved in a whole lot of mess.
16. The only person you can control in a relationship
is you.
17. There's only one 'reason' a man dumps you; he
doesn't want you.
18. Avoid men who've got a bunch of children by a
bunch of different women. He didn't marry them when he
got them pregnant, why would he treat you any
differently?
19. You really do have to kiss a few frogs before
finding the prince.
20. Always put yourself and your happiness first.
21. Always have your own set of friends separate from
his.
22. Maintain boundaries in how a guy treats you. If
something bothers you speak up.
23. Like from the show Sex and the City, if he doesn't
call, he just isn't that interested.
24. Be honest and upfront.
25. Know when to cut the cord, don't be strung along.
26. Don't fall for the "I'm confused role". Remove
yourself from the situation to let him figure things
out (but don't wait for him, move on).
27. If you want to have a clue as to how he will treat
you, watch how he treats the WOMEN in his family (not
just mom).
28. There's more than physical abuse, there's
emotional and mental abuse. If he causes any of
them...flee.
29. You cannot change a man's behaviors. Change comes
from within.
30. Don't let him place rules on you that he is not
willing to follow himself -- double-standard.
31. Don't EVER make him feel he is more important than
you are...even if he has more education or in a better
job.
32. Do not make him into a quasi-god. He is a man,
nothing more nothing less.
33. Demand respect and if he can't give it, he can't
have you!
34. Don't compete with other woman, but be aware that
men are attracted to what they see.
35. If you think he is cheating, he probably is.
Confront him right away and if you feel he's lying,
let him go.
36. Actions speak louder than words.
37. Never let a man define who you are.
38. Never rely on a man for compliments, look to
yourself for that.
39. Never borrow someone else's man.
40. If he cheated with you, he’ll cheat on you.
41. Just because he says he loves you, doesn't mean
that he won't hurt you and it doesn't mean that you
are meant to be with him.
42. To use painful hard-won wisdom -- 'get it right'
the next time.
43. Know that you deserve to be the number one person
in the life of the #1 person in your life.
44. Love is a verb ...
45. Learn to give up your lifelong task of trying to
make someone change.

Slow Dance

2006-10-19T00:56:00.000-07:00

by David L. Weatherford

Have you ever watched kids
On a merry-go-round?
Or listened to the rain
Slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?
You better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.

Do you run through each day
On the fly?
When you ask How are you?
Do you hear the reply?
When the day is done
Do you lie in your bed
With the next hundred chores
Running through your head?
You'd better slow down
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.

Ever told your child,
We'll do it tomorrow?
And in your haste,
Not see his sorrow?
Ever lost touch,
Let a good friendship die
Cause you never had time
To call and say,"Hi"
You'd better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.

The music won't last.

When you run so fast to get somewhere
You miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your day,
It is like an unopened gift.....
Thrown away.
Life is not a race.
Do take it slower

Hear the music

Before the song is over.

How to stay young

2006-10-03T18:59:00.000-07:00

1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height.
Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them.

2. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down. (keep this In mind if you are one of those grouches;)

3. Keep learning:
Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain get idle.
"An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and Lots of time with HIM/HER.

6. The tears happen:
Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is our self. LIVE while you are alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love:
Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health:
If it is good, preserve it.
If it is unstable, improve it.
If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips.
Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.

10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

Here are a few reasons why guys like girls

2006-01-08T17:42:00.000-08:00

1.They will always smell good even if its just shampoo
2. The way their heads always find the right spot on our shoulder
3. How cute they look when they sleep
4. The ease in which they fit into our arms
5. The way they kiss you and all of a sudden everything is right in the world
6. How cute they are when they eat
7. The way they take hours to get dressed but in the end it makes it all worth while
8. Because they are always warm even when its minus 30 outside
9. The way they look good no matter what they wear
10. The way they fish for compliments even though you both know that you think she's the most
beautiful thing on this earth
11. How cute they are when they argue
12. The way her hand always finds yours
13. The way they smile
14. The way you feel when you see their name on the call ID after you just had a big fight
15. The way she says "lets not fight anymore" even though you know that an hour later....
16. The way they kiss when you do something nice for them
17. The way they kiss you when you say "I love you"
18. Actually ... just the way they kiss you...
19. The way they fall into your arms when they cry
20. Then the way they apologize for crying over something that silly
21. The way they hit you and expect it to hurt
22. Then the way they apologize when it does hurt. (even though we don't admit it)!
23. The way they say "I miss you"
24. The way you miss them
25. The way their tears make you want to change the world so that it
doesn't hurt her anymore..... Yet regardless if you love them, hate them,
wish they would die or know that you would die without them ... it matters not.
Because once in your life, whatever they were to the world they become everything to you.

When you look them in the eyes, traveling to the depths of their souls and
you say a million thin! gs without trace of a sound, you know that your own life
is inevitable consumed within the rhythmic beatings of her very heart.

We love them for a million reasons, ! No paper would do it justice. It is a thing not of the mind
but of the heart. A feeling. Only felt.

I'm so Thankful

2006-01-05T17:39:00.000-08:00

FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
! BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA
BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN UP AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS 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 LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT BECAUSE IT MEANS
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 I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH
TRANSPORTATION.

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL!
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.

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 I AM ALIVE.

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!

Why Men are Happier....

2006-01-01T21:39:00.000-08:00

Men Are Just Happier People-- What do you expect from such simple
creatures?
Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care
of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. You can be President. You
can never be pregnant.

You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a
water park. Car mechanics tell you the truth. The world is your urinal. You
never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is
just too icky. You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a
bolt. Same work, more pay. Wrinkles add character. Wedding dress $5000. Tux
rental-$100. People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.
The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected. New shoes don't
cut, blister, or mangle your feet. One mood all the time.
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. You know stuff about tanks.
A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. You can open all your own
jars. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness. If
someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.

Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. Three pairs of shoes are more
than enough. You almost never have strap problems in public. You are unable to
see wrinkles in your clothes. Everything on your face stays its original
color. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades. You only have to
shave your face and neck.

You can play with toys all your life. Your belly usually hides your big
hips. One wallet and one pair of shoes one color for all seasons.
You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look. You can "do" your nails
with a pocket knife. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache. .
You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.

No wonder men are happier.

2005-12-26T17:48:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to all!

Christmas!

2005-12-20T17:28:00.000-08:00

There's More to Christmas...
There's more, much more to Christmas
Than candle-light and cheer;
It's the spirit of sweet friendship
That brightens all the year;
It's thoughtfulness and kindness,
It's hope reborn again,
For peace, for understanding
And for goodwill to men!

Quarter-life Crisis

2005-12-13T17:42:00.000-08:00

They call it the "Quarter-life Crisis." It is when
you stop going along with the crowd and start
realizing that there are many things about
yourself that you didn't know and may not like.

You start feeling insecure and wonder where you
will be in a year or two, but then get scared
because you barely know where you are now.

You start realizing that people are selfish and
that, maybe, those friends that you thought you
were so close to aren't exactly the greatest
people you have ever met, and the people you
have
lost touch with are some of the most important
ones. What you don't recognize is that
they are realizing that too, and aren't really
cold, catty, mean or insincere, but that they are
as confused as you.

You look at your job... and it is not even close
to what you thought you would be doing, or maybe
you are looking for a job and realizing that you
are going to start at the bottom! and that scares
you.

Your opinions have gotten stronger. You see what
others are doing and find yourself judging more
than usual because suddenly you realize that you
have certain boundaries in your life and are
constantly adding things to your list of what is
acceptable and what isn't. One minute, you are
insecure and then the next, secure. You laugh and
cry with the greatest force of your life.

You feel alone and scared and confused.
Suddenly,
change is the enemy and you try and cling on to
the past with dear life, but soon realize that the
past is drifting further and further away, and
there is nothing to do but stay where you are or
move forward.

You get your heart broken and wonder how
someone
you loved could do such damage to you. Or you lie
in bed and wonder why you can't meet anyone
decent
enough that you want to get to know better. Or
maybe you love someone but love someone else
too
and c! annot figure out why you are doing this
because you know that you aren't a bad person.
One
night stands and random hook
ups start to look cheap. Getting wasted and acting
like an idiot starts to look pathetic.

You go through the same emotions and questions
over and over, and talk with your friends about
the same topics because you cannot seem to
make a
decision. You worry about loans, money, the
future
and making a life for yourself... and while
winning the race would be great, right now you'd
just like to be a contender!

What you may not realize is that everyone reading
this relates to it. We are in our best of times
and our worst of times, trying as hard as we can
to figure this whole thing out.

2005-12-12T17:07:00.000-08:00

1: say yourself, say the name of the only guy or
girl you wanna
be with
3
times!

2. Think of something you wanna accomplish
within
the next week
and say
it
to your self 6 times!!

3. If you had 1 wish what would it be? say it to
yourself 9
times!!!

4. Think of something that you want to happen
between you and
that 1
special person and say it to your self 12
times!!!

5. Now, heres the hard part! pick only 1of these
wishes and as you
scroll
down focus and concentrat e on it and think on
nothing else but
that
wish
&
final wish about that one wish that you picked.

After reading this, you have 1 hour to send it
out to 15 people, and
what you wished for will come true within in one
week!
The more people you send it to, the stronger
you
wish will be! The
more,
the better!!!!

If you choose to ignore this letter, the
opposite
of what you wished
for
could happen, or it will just never come true!!!

New Cellphone Law

2005-12-08T17:23:00.000-08:00

According to a proposed new law that would go into effect Jan 1, 2006 you will no longer be able to use a cell phone while driving unless you have a "hands free" adapter. I went to Globe and Smart Business Centers in SM branches and they wanted P2,500 for a headset with a microphone for my cell phone. Having a friend in the cell phone business, I talked with him and was able to come up with an alternative, working through Ace Hardware.

These kits are compatible with any mobile phone and one size fits all. I paid him P2.50 each because he bought in quantity. Then we tried it with Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Samsung units and they worked perfectly.

A photo is attached so scroll down & take a look and let me know if you want one. Also, forward this to anyone you know, who has a cell phone, and who may want one!

Beware of DAD's EDSA

2005-12-04T21:04:00.000-08:00

At first, I initially thought that bringing our relatives who have been away from the Philippines for a long time would enjoy a hearty feast by bringing them to one of the well known restaurant offering buffets everyone should probably be familiar with. Dad’s offers a wide variety of food of different cuisines. But surprisingly, that attitude of knowing that one of your customer’s is a balikbayan, meaning people who have dollars in their pocket posed as an opportunity for them to be able to get more than just being paid for their packaged buffet servings, most notable the one located along EDSA near the Greenhills, San Juan area.

For the benefit of some people who have experienced this, DAD’s supposedly gives away cheap stuffed toys, usually going with bottomless iced tea drinks or shakes that anyone would want to order with their food. To my surprise, when the waiters found out that we had a balikbayan in tow, I was surprised to note them taking the stuffed toys from us, especially the children one by one. The first one to flare up was my brother, asking why they were taking them. It turned out that all of a sudden, these cheap stuffed toys will only be given with ORDINARY DRINKS! It’s kind of contradicting, considering that when my balikbayan Uncle and I arrived, we ordered a ripe mango shake and a bottomless Iced Tea and they gave us each one of these cheap stuffed toys that obviously came from Divisoria, probably being sold at less than P50.00. When the whole family ordered, it was then I noticed that they were not being given the same. When they asked from the waiters their stuffed toys, they took their sweet time assessing our group and only counted and gave to ordinary drinks, not the mango shakes or bottomless iced tea drinks anymore, since this is what most of us ordered.

Trying to retain my composure, I let it go, not wanting to ruin the day for my uncle who was visiting. When we got the bill, I was surprised to note, they were billing us for the damn stuffed toys! This really made me angry, and I really let them have a peace of my mind. I called the manager, and all of a sudden, he keeps telling me that these things are not for free but for sale! Geez!!! My Uncle just pacified me and paid for the stuffed toys, since it was for the kids, but if I had my way I would have stuffed it in their mouths.

PLEASE PASS this around to the people who you know endorse DADS. Especially now that it is the yuletide season, save yourself the embarrassment of such an ordeal, most especially the DAD’s branch located in EDSA!

Later by Fra Lippo Lippi

2005-12-02T00:32:00.000-08:00

How could you come with me
when you knew all along that you had to go
How could you watch me sleep so close to you
pretending not to know
How could you memorize my name
and forget who i am
How could you think you're still the same
believing i can

Chorus:

It's too late to start pretending
It's too late for a new beginning
Later than the sunset, later than the rain
Later than I never to love you again

How could you ask for more with an innocent smile
trusting me to stay
How could you close the door and leave me here
supposing i'm ok
How could you breakdown my disguise
and uncover my fears
How could you look into my eyes
ignoring my tears

( Repeat Chorus )

Ang Cellphone at ang Bible

2005-11-30T01:43:00.000-08:00

Ang cellphone laging hawak ipinapakita,

Ang Bible laging nakatago at ayaw ipakita.

Ang cellphone binibili kahit libo-libong halaga,

Ang Bible ayaw bilhin, kahit isang daan ang halaga.

Ang cellphone laging pinapalitan ng case,

Ang Bible hindi man lang mabilhan ng case.

Ang cellphone ay ayaw magasgasan,

Ang Bible hinahayaang maalikabukan.

Ang cellphone bihirang makaligtaan kung saan iniwan,

Ang Bible madaling makaligtaan kung saan naiwan.

Ang cellphone mahirap ipahiram, baka masira,

Ang Bible madaling ipahiram, kahit mawala.

Ang cellphone laging binabasa kung may bagong message,

Ang Bible hindi binabasa kaya hindi makita ang message.

Ang cellphone message masarap i-share.

Ang Bible verse nakakalimutang i-share.

Ang cellphone pinapakita ang lifestyle ng tao,

Ang Bible nagpapabago ng lifestyle ng tao.

Ang cellphone mabilis maluma,

Ang Bible hindi naluluma.

Ang cellphone message kung minsan ay late,

Ang Bible laging on time ang message.

Ang cellphone kailangan magload para mag-message,

Ang Bible laging fully loaded ang message.

Ang cellphone ay mahalagang gamit ng tao,

pero ang Bible ay mas mahalaga kung gagamitin ng tao.

Ang ganda di ba? Sa'n ka pa?

I-forward mo kaya o itago nlang?

It's up to you...

Gaga Over Brandon Boyd!

2005-11-28T22:24:00.000-08:00

Things God won't Ask

2005-11-24T17:21:00.000-08:00

God won't ask what kind of car you drove. He'll ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation.

God won't ask the square footage of your house. He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.

God won't ask about the clothes you had in your closet. He'll ask how many you helped to clothe.

God won't ask what your highest salary was. He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.

God won't ask what your job title was. He'll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.

God won't ask how many friends you had. He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.

God won't ask in what neighborhood you lived. He'll ask how you treated your neighbors.

God won't ask about the color of your skin. He'll ask about the content of your character.

God won't ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation. He'll lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of Hell.

God won't ask how many people you forwarded this to. He'll ask if you were ashamed to pass it on to your friends.

Lessons On Life

2005-11-21T01:13:00.000-08:00

There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge
things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look
at a pear tree that was a great distance away.

The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in
summer, and the youngest son in the fall.

When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe
what they had seen.

The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted.

The second son said no it was covered with green buds and full of promise.

The third son disagreed; he said it was laden with blossoms that smelled so
sweet and looked so beautiful, it was the most graceful thing he had ever seen.

The last son disagreed with all of them; he said it was ripe and drooping
with fruit, full of life and fulfillment.

The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they
had each seen but only one season in the tree's life.

He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season,
and that the essence of who they are and the pleasure, joy, and love that come
from that life can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are up.

If you give up when it's winter, you will miss the promise of your spring,
the beauty of your summer, fulfillment of your fall.

Moral lessons:

Don't let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest.

Don't judge life by one difficult season.

Persevere through the difficult patches and better times are sure to come some time or later

It's That Time of Year

2005-11-20T23:46:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year,
when your so dynamic.
That joyous holiday season has come

It's never a fallible time, this season.
All children radiant with fun,
Everyone happy and laughing.

People indulging in the love of the season.
The special day looming around the corner.
It's everyone's favorite time of year.

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2005-11-13T17:28:00.000-08:00

THANKS TO GOD

I pray that this will bless you as it blessed me.

Hello God,
I called tonight
To talk a little while
I need a friend who'll listen
To my anxiety and trial.
You see, I can't quite make it
Through a day just on my own...
I need your love to guide me,
So I'll never feel alone.
I want to ask you please to keep
My family safe and sound.
Come and fill their lives with confidence
For whatever fate they're bound.
Give me faith, dear God, to face
Each hour throughout the day,
And not to worry over things
I can't change in any way.
I thank you God for being home
And listening to my call,
For giving me such good advice
When I stumble and fall.
Your number, God, is the only one
That answers every time.
I never get a busy signal,
Never had to pay a dime

So thank you, God, for listening

To my troubles and my sorrow.
Good night, God, I love You too,
And I'll call again tomorrow!

Don't miss out on a blessing
because it isn't packaged
the way that you expect.

My instructions were to send this
to people that I wanted God to bless
and I picked you.

Please pass this to people
you want to be blessed.

Expect the unexpected.....

Have A Happy Day!

Be Blessed Today

2005-11-08T23:20:00.000-08:00

An unemployed graduate woke up one morning
and checked his pocket. All he had left was $100.
He decided to use it to buy food and then wait for
death as he was too proud to go begging. He was
frustrated as he could find no job, nobody was
ready to help him.

He bought food and as he sat down to eat, an
old man and two little children came along and
asked him to help them with food as they had
not eaten for almost a week. He looked at them.
They were so lean that he could see their bones
coming out. Their eyes had gone into the socket.

With the last bit of compassion he had, he gave
them the food.

The old man and children prayed for him that
will bless and prosper him and then gave him a
very old coin. The young graduate said to
them "you need the prayer more than I do".

With no money, no job, no food, the young
graduate went under the bridge to rest and wait for
death. As he was about to sleep, he saw an old
newspaper on the floor. He picked it up, and
suddenly he saw an advertisement for people with
old coins to come to a certain address. He
decided to go there with the old coin the old man
gave him.

On getting to the place, he gave the proprietor the
coin. Alas, the proprietor screamed, brought out a
big book and showed the young graduate a
photograph. this same old coin was worth $3M.

The young graduate was overjoyed as the
proprietor gave him a bank draft for $3M within an
hour. He collected the Bank Draft, went in search
of the old man and little children. By the time he
got to where he left them eating, they had gone.
He inquired from the owner of the canteen who
told him that they even left a note for him.

He quickly opened the note thinking it would
lead him to find them. But alas, the words in the
note reads thus: "You gave us your all and we
have rewarded you back with the coin" Signed God
the Father, The Son and The Holy Ghost. 1 Kings
17:10-16; Matthew 11:28-30

Have you given your all to Jesus Christ? If you
haven't, do so today and he will surprise you.

PRAYER:
Here is your financial blessing! It's a simple
prayer, you got 30 seconds?

If you need a financial blessing, continue reading
this email.

Heavenly Father, most Gracious and Loving God,
I pray to you that you abundantly Bless my family
and me. I know that you recognize, that a family is
more than just a mother, father, sister, brother,
husband and wife, but all Who believe and trust in
you. Father, I send up a prayer request for
financial
blessing for not only the person who sent this to
me, but for Me and all that I have forwarded this
message on to. And that the power of joined
prayer by those who believe and trust in you is
more powerful Than anything. I thank you in
advance for your blessings.

Father God, deliver the person reading this right
now and those who will read it in the near future
from debt and debt burdens. Release your Godly
wisdom that I may be a good steward over all that
You have given me Father, for I know how
wonderful and mighty you are and how if we just
obey you and walk in your word and have the faith
of a Mustard seed that you will pour out blessings.

I thank you now Lord for the recent blessings I
have received and for the blessings yet to come
Because I know you are not done with me yet. In
Jesus name, I pray, Amen

9 extra Things I Hate About Everyone

2005-11-08T01:50:00.000-08:00

1. People who point at their wrist while asking for the time.... I know where my watch is pal, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the toilet is?

2. People who are willing to get off their ass to search the entire room for the tv remote because they refuse to walk to the tv and change the channel manually.

3. When people say "Oh you just want to have your cake and eat it too". Damn right! What good is cake if you can't eat it?

4. When people say "it's always the last place you look". Of course it is. Why the hell would you keep looking after you've found it? Do people do this? Who and where are they?

5. When people say while watching a film "did you see that?". No Loser, I paid $12 to come to the cinema and stare at the damn floor.

6. People who ask "Can I ask you a question?".... Didn't really give me a choice there, did ya sunshine?

7. When something is 'new and improved!'. Which is it? If it's new, then there has never been anything before it. If it's an improvement, then there must have been something before it, couldn't be new.

8. When people say "life is short". What the hell?? Life is the longest damn thing anyone ever does!! What can you do that's longer?

9. When you are waiting for the bus and someone asks "Has the bus come yet?". If the bus came would I be standing here?

Tuesdays with Morrie Quotes

2005-10-26T18:18:00.000-07:00

If you're always battling against getting older, you're always going to be unhappy, because it's going to happen anyhow.

Computer Challenge

2005-10-24T19:05:00.000-07:00

Jesus and Satan were having an on-going argument about who was better on
the computer. They had been going at it for days, and frankly God was tired
of hearing all the bickering. . .

Finally, fed up, God said, "THAT'S IT! I have
had enough. I am going to set up a test that will run for two hours, and
from those results, I will judge who does the better job."

So Satan and Jesus sat down at the keyboards and typed away.

They moused.

They faxed.

They e-mailed.

They e-mailed with attachments.

They downloaded.

They did spreadsheets.

They wrote reports.

They created labels and cards.

They created charts and graphs.

They did some genealogy reports.

They did every job known to man.

Jesus worked with heavenly efficiency and Satan was faster than hell.

Then, ten minutes before their time was up, lightning ! suddenly flashed
across the sky, thunder rolled, rain poured, and, of course, the power
went off. Satan stared at his blank screen and screamed every curse word
known in the underworld. Jesus just sighed.

Finally the electricity came back on, and each of them restarted their
computers. Satan started searching frantically, screaming: "It's gone!
It's all GONE! I lost everything when the power went out!"

Meanwhile, Jesus quietly started printing out all of his files from the
past two hours of work. Satan observed this and became irate.

"Wait!" he screamed. "That's not fair! He cheated! How come he has all
his work and I don't have any?"

God just shrugged and said, "Jesus saves."

Making Pancake in Life....

2005-10-23T20:09:00.000-07:00

Six -year-old Brandon decided one Saturday morning to fix his parents
pancakes He found a big bowl and spoon, pulled a chair to the counter,
opened the cupboard and pulled out the heavy flour canister, spilling it on
the floor.

He scooped some of the flour into the bowl with his hands, mixed in most of
a cup of milk and added some sugar, leaving a floury trail on the floor
which by now had a few tracks left by his kitten.

Brandon was covered with flour and getting frustrated He wanted this to be
something very good for Mom and Dad, but it was getting very bad.
He didn't know what to do next, whether to put it all into the oven or on
the stove and he didn't know how the stove worked. Suddenly he saw his
kitten licking from the bowl of mix and reached to push her away, knocking
the egg carton to the floor. Frantically he tried to clean up this
monumental mess but slipped on the eggs, getting his pajamas white and
sticky.

And just then he saw Dad standing at the door Big crocodile tears welled up
in Brandon's eyes. All he'd wanted to do was something good, but he'd made
a terrible mess. He was sure a scolding was coming, maybe even a spanking.
But his father just watched him.

Then, walking through the mess, he picked up his crying son, hugged him and
loved him, getting his own pajamas white and sticky in the process!

That's how God deals with us. We try to do something good in life, but it
turns into a mess. Our marriage gets all sticky or we insult a friend, or
we can't stand our job, or our health goes sour.

Sometimes we just stand there in tears because we can't think of anything
else to do. That's when God picks us up and loves us and forgives us, even
though some of our mess gets all over Him.

But just because we might mess up, we can't stop trying to "make pancakes"
for God or for others. Sooner or later we'll get it right, and then they'll
be glad we tried...

I was thinking. .. and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed,
friendships that need rekindling or three words needing to be said,
sometimes, "I love you" can heal a mess. Remind every one of your friends
that you love them. Even if you think they don't love back, you would be
amazed at what those three little words, a smile, and a reminder like this
can do.

Just in case I haven't told you lately... I LOVE YA!!!
Please pass some of this love on to others....suppose one morning you were
called to God; do all your friends know you love them?

Never stop "making pancakes."

Holy Spirit Prayer

2005-10-21T02:55:00.000-07:00

Oh Holy Spirit, who make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Amen.

A person must pray this 3 consecutive days without stating one’s wish. After the 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this as soon as your favor has been granted.

Novena to St. Jude

2005-10-20T18:28:00.000-07:00

Oh, Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue, rich in miracle. Near kingsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoked your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart. And humbly beg great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and most urgent petition (make your request), in return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked thy aid. Amen.

Pray this 9 times a day, for 9 consecutive days. On the 8th day your prayers will be answered, for this Novena has never known to fail. Publish this once your wish is granted.

2005-10-20T02:47:00.000-07:00

Christmas is a time for love and fun,
A time to reshape souls and roots and skies,
A time to give your heart to everyone

Freely, like a rich and lavish sun,
Like a burning star to those whose lonely sighs
Show need of such a time for love and fun.

For children first, whose pain is never done,
Whose bright white fire of anguish never dies,
It's time to give your heart to every one,

That not one angel fall, to hatred won
For lack of ears to listen to her cries,
Or arms to carry him towards love and fun,

Or friends to care what happens on the run
To adult life, where joy or sadness lies.
It's time to give your heart to everyone,

For God loves all, and turns His back on none,
Good or twisted, ignorant or wise.
Christmas is a time for love and fun,
A time to give your heart to everyone.

Poems

2005-10-16T18:43:00.000-07:00

A husband takes his wife to play her first game of golf.....Of course,
the wife promptly hacked her first shot right through the window of the
biggest house adjacent to the course. The husband cringed, "I warned
you to be careful! Now we'll have to go up there, find the owner, apologize
and see how much your lousy drive is going to cost us."

So the couple walked up to the house and knocked on the door. A warm voice said,
"Come on in." When they opened the door they saw the damage that was done:
glass was all over the place, and a broken antique bottle was lying on
its side near the broken window. A man reclining on the couch asked,
"Are you the people that broke my window?" "Uh...yeah, sir. We're sure
sorry about that," the husband replied. "Oh, no apology is necessary.
Actually I want to thank you. You see I'm a genie, and I've been
trapped in that bottle for a thousand years. Now that you've released me, I'm
allowed to grant three wishes. I'll give you each one wish, but if you
don't mind, I'll keep the last one for myself."

"Wow, that's great!" the husband said. He pondered a moment and blurted
out," I'd like a million dollars a year for the rest of my life." "No
problem," said the genie. "You've got it, it's the least I can do. And
I'll guarantee you a long, healthy life!" "And now you, young lady,
what do you want?" the genie asked." I'd like to own a gorgeous home
complete with servants in every country in the world," she said.
"Consider it done," the genie said. "And your homes will always be safe
from fire, burglary and natural disasters!" "And now," the couple
asked in unison, "what's your wish, genie?" "Well, since I've been trapped in
that bottle and haven't been with a woman in more than a thousand
years, my wish is to have sex with your wife." The husband looked at his wife
and said, "Gee, honey, you know we both now have a fortune, and all
those houses. What do you think?" She mulled it over for a few moments
and said, "You know,you're right considering our good fortune, I guess I wouldn't mind, but what about you, honey?" "You know I love you sweetheart," said the husband. "I'd
do the same for you!" So the genie and the woman went upstairs where
they spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying each other.

The genie was insatiable. After about three hours of non-stop sex, the genie rolled over and
looked directly into her eyes and asked "How old are you and your husband?"
Why, we're both 35," she responded breathlessly. NO KIDDING? Thirty-five
years old and both of you still believe in genies..

Always Marry An April Girl!

2005-10-14T00:37:00.000-07:00

Praise the spells and bless the charms,
I found April in my arms.
April golden, April cloudy,
Gracious, cruel, tender, rowdy;
April soft in flowered languor,
April cold with sudden anger,
Ever changing, ever true --
I love April, I love you.

-- More Poems --

Anatomy of a True Friend

2005-10-12T19:04:00.000-07:00

Eyes:
Will always see you for the way you really are, your true self.

Ears:
Will always have them open to listen.

Mouth:
To always tell you the truth and give opinion, tell you when you mess up or do something good.

Shoulders:
Will offer when you need one to cry on and will be your strength when you find it hard to carry yourself. Will always let you lean on them.

Heart:
To love you for who you are and not judge. Will always have a place there for you.

Hands:
To hold yours when you need a little guidance, to lend when you need help, and to help you up when you may fall.

Arms:
Will always make you feel comfortable in them and to offer hugs when you need one. Will try to warm when you are cold.

Feet:
To walk with you throughout your life and be the best friend they can be.

Things Women shouldn't apologize for

2005-10-11T18:58:00.000-07:00

To all the ladies in the house....

1. Never apologize for pursuing what
makes you happy. Even if you need
to quit your job, transfer schools, or
move across country always do what
you really want.

2. Never apologize for using proper
English. Keeping it real doesn't mean
speaking Ebonics.

3. Never apologize for giving your best in
a relationship that just didn't work out.

4. Never apologize for being successful.
Only haters want to keep you at their
level.

5. Never apologize for crying. Wear
waterproof mascara and express
yourself.

6. Never apologize for ten pounds you
need to lose. People who truly care
about you will accept you as you are.

7. Never apologize for being frugal. Just
because you save your money instead
of blowing it on the latest fashion
emergency doesn't mean you're
cheap.

8. Don't apologize for being a single mom.
Babies are a blessing.

9. Never apologize for treating yourself to
something special. Sometimes you hav
to show yourself some appreciation.

10. Never apologize for leaving an abusive
relationship. Your safety should always be
a priority.

11. Never apologize for keeping the ring
even if wedding bells won't chime.

12. Never apologize for setting high
standards in a relationship. You know
what you can tolerate and
what simply gets on your nerves

13. Never apologize for saying NO.

14. Never apologize for asking for what
you want in bed. If you don't, then
who will?

15. Never apologize for wearing a
weave.You bought it so it's yours.

16. Never apologize to your new friends
about old friends. There's a reason
she's been your girl from
day one.

17. Never apologize for ordering dessert.
Or more than one dessert.

18. Never apologize for dating outside your
race. Just because you f ound Mr.
Right across the color
line doesn't mean you don't love your
brothas.

19 . Never apologize for not knowing how
to cook.
Even if you can't burn like Grandma,
you know how to order good take out.

20. Never apologize for your taste in
clothes. It's your style.

21 . Never apologize for changing your
mind.

22 . Never apologize for exercising your
right to
choose. It's your body and your right.

23. Never apologize for making
more money than
your man, you work hard and you deserve
to get
paid.

24. Never apologize for being you! "KEEP
YOUR
HEAD UP AND KEEP MOVING
FORWARD"

Don't Grow Old

2005-10-09T19:07:00.000-07:00

Many people are afraid of growing old.
I'm afraid of growing old and boring.

Many people are afraid of growing old, alone.
I'm afraid of growing old, insane.

Many people are afraid of losing their looks.
I'm afraid of losing my dreams.

Many people are afraid of losing their youth.
I'm afraid of losing my soul.

When you're 15, 35 seems ancient.
When you're 35, 15 seems juvenile.

A turnaround in a split second - two decades zoom past and
before you know it, it's only a mile to the next millennium.

Don't fear age,
it's a right of person-hood.

Don't fear death- it's God's greatest jest.

Don't grow old - you don't have to.

Don't date because you're desperate.

Don't marry because you're miserable.

Don't have kids because you think your genes are superior.

Don't separate because you think it's fashionable.

Don't drink because you have troubles.

Don't gamble because you think winning is inevitable.

Don't philander because you think you're irresistible.
Most likely, you're not.

Don't associate with people you can't trust.
Don't cheat.
Don't lie.
Don't pretend.

Don't try to buy your way into the kingdom of God.

Don't dictate because you're smarter.

Don't demand because you're stronger.

Don't sleep around because you think you're old enough and know
better.

Don't hurt your kids because loving them is harder.

Don't sell yourself, your family or your ideals.

Don't stagnate.
Don't regress.

Learn a new skill.

Find a new friend.

Start a new career.

Don't live in the past.

Time can't bring anything or anyone back.

Don't put your life on hold for possibly Mr. Right.

Don't throw you life away on absolutely Mr. Wrong because your
biological clock is ticking and you can't afford to have your
eggs harvested before the new millennium.

There's always a mad rush to something, somewhere - but victory
does not always belong to those who finish first.

Sometimes, there is no race to be won, only a price to be paid
for some of life's more hasty decisions.

You can't always go with the throng who could be wrong.

Sometimes, you have to be alone to be enlightened.

To terminate your loneliness, reach out to the homeless.
To feed your nurturing instincts, care for the needy.
To fulfill your parenting fantasies, get a puppy.

Don't bring another life into this world for all the wrong
reasons.

To keep yourself warm, buy a jacket.
In the long run, it will be less complicated and less costly.

To make yourself happy, pursue your passions and be the best of
what you can be.

Simplify your life.
Take away the clutter.
Get rid of destructive elements - abusive friends, nasty habits
and dangerous liaisons.

Don't abandon your responsibilities, but don't overdose on duty.
Don't live life recklessly without thought and feeling for your
family.

Be true to yourself. Don't commit when you're not ready.

Don't keep others waiting needlessly.

Fall in love - it's the greatest thing on earth.
But take care and remember, after the fall must come the rise.

Go on that trip. Don't postpone it.

Say those words. Don't let the moment pass.
Do what you must even at society's scorn.

Write poetry. Love deeply. Walk barefoot. Hold hands.
Dance with wild abandon. Cry at the movies.
Take care of yourself.
Don't wait for someone to take care of you.

You light up your life.
You drive yourself to your destination.
No one completes you - except you.
It is true that life doesn't get easier with age.
It only gets more challenging.

Don't be afraid.
Don't lose your capacity to love.

Pursue your passions.
Live your dreams.

Don't lose faith in God.

Don't grow old.

Just grow up.

Life Qoutes

2005-10-07T01:38:00.000-07:00

On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him. -- Buddha

Isang kwentong may kurot sa puso....

2005-10-05T20:08:00.000-07:00

Somewhere in Milaor, Camarines Sur, there lived a fourth grader boy who
would follow this route to school everyday: He has to cross the rugged
plains and cross the dangerous highway where vehicles are recklessly
driving to and from.

Once past this highway, the boy would take a short cut, passing by the
Church every morning just to say Hi to God, and faithfully say
his, "Magandang umaga po" in Bicol dialect. He was faithfully being
watched by a Priest who was happy to find innocence so uplifting in the
morning,

"Kamusta, Andoy? Papasok ka na?"

"Opo padre ... "he would flash his innocent grin, the priest would be
touched. He was so concerned that one day he talked to Andoy.

"From school...", he advised "Do not cross the highway, you can
pass through the Church and I can accompany you to the other side of the
road...that way I can see that you are home safe...."

"Thank you father ... "

"Why don't you go home ... why do you stay in
this church right after school?"

"I just want to say 'Hi' to my friend, God," and the priest
would leave the boy to spend time beside the altar,
talking to himself, but the priest was hiding behind the altar to
listen to what this boy has to say to his heavenly FATHER.

"You know my math exam was pretty bad today, but I did not cheat
although my seatmate is bullying me for notes... I ate one cracker and drank my water, Itay had a bad season and all I can eat is this cracker.

Thank you for this! I saw a poor kitten who was hungry and I know
how he feels so I gave my last cracker to him ... funny but I am not
that hungry.
Look, this is my last pair of slippers ...I may have to walk
barefoot next week, you see this is about to be broken... but it is okay....at least I am still going to school.... Some say we will have a hard season this month,some of my classmates have already stopped going to school ....please help them get to school again, please God?

...Oh, you know, Inay hit me again, it is painful, but I know
this pain will pass away, at least I still have a mother.... God, you want to see my bruises? I know you can heal them.... Here... here and .... oh...blood...I guess you knew about this one huh? Please don't be mad at Inay, she is just tired and she worries for the food in our table and my schooling that is why she hits us....Oh, I think I am in love ... there's this pretty girl in my class, her name is Anita ... do you think she will like me? Anyway, at least I know you will always like me, I don't have to be anybody just to please you, you are my very best friend! Hey your birthday is two days from now!!! Aren't you excited? I am! Wait till you see, I have a gift for you ..... but it is a surprise! I hope you will like it! Oooops, I have to go ..." then he stood
up and calls out, "Padre, padre, I am finished talking to my
friend ....youcan accompany me to the other side of the road now"

This routine happens everyday. Andoy never fails. Father Agaton
shares this every Sunday to the people in his church because he has not seen a very pure faith and trust in God, a very positive look at negative situations.

One Christmas day, Father Agaton was sick so he could not make it
in the Church, he was sent to the hospital. The Church was left to 4
manangs who would chant the rosary in 1000 miles per hour, would not smile and would always find fault in what you do, they were also very well versed in cursing if you irritate them! They were kneeling, saying their kilometric rosary when Andoy, coming from his Christmas party,playfully dashed in.

"Hello God! I ......"

"P----!! (a curse) bata ka!! Alam mo nang may nagdadasal!! Alis!!"

Poor Andoy was so terrified, "Where's Father Agaton? He is
supposed to help me cross the street ... and to be able to cross the street I will have to pass by the back door of this church ...not only that, I have to greet Jesus. It is His birthday, I have a gift right here...." Just as he was about to get the gift out of his shirt, the manang pulled his shirt and threw him out of the church. "Susmaryosep!!! (does the sign of the cross fervently) Alis kang bata ka, kung hindi matatamaan ka!!!

So the boy had no choice but to cross the dangerous side of the
road in front of the church. He crossed. A fast moving bus came in.
There was a blind curve. The boy was protecting his gift inside
his shirt,so he was not looking. There was so little time. Andoy died on the spot. A lot of people crowded the poor boy, the body of a lifeless young boy ...

Suddenly, out of nowhere a tall man in a pure white shirt and
pants, a face so mild and gentle, but with eyes full of tears... He came and carried the boy in His arms. He was crying. Curious bystanders nudged the man in white, and asked,"Excuse me sir, are you related to this child? Do you know this child?"

The man in white, His face mourning and in agony, looked up and
answered,"He was my best friend .... " was all he said. He took the badly wrapped gift in the bloody chest of the lifeless boy, and placedit near His heart.

He stood up and carried the boy away and they both disappeared in
sight.The crowd was curious ...On Christmas Eve, Father Agaton learned of the shocking news. He visited the house, and wanted to verify about the man in white. He consulted the parents of Andoy.

"How did you know that your son died?"

"A man in white brought him here." sobbed the mother. "What did
he say?"
The father answered, "He did not say anything. He was mourning.
We do not know him and yet he was very lonely about our son's death, as if he knew our son very well. But there was something peaceful and unexplainable about him.
He gave me my son, and then he smiled peacefully. He brushed my
son's hair away from his face and kissed him on his forehead, then he whispered something..."

"What did he say?"

"He said to my boy..." the father began, "Thank you for the gift
... I will see you soon ... you will be with me..." and the
father of the boy continued, "and you know for a while, it felt so
wonderful ... I cried, but I do not know why....all I know is I
cried tears of joy .... I could not explain it, Father, but when
that man left, something peaceful came over me, I felt a deep
sense of love inside ... I could not explain the joy in my heart, I
knew my boy is in heaven now but...tell me, Father, who is this man
that my son talks to everyday in your church, you should know because you are always there ... except at the time of his death ......"Father Agaton suddenlyfelt the tears welling in his eyes, with trembling knees, he murmurred, " ... He was talking to no one..... but .. GOD...."

If you love this story, please. pass this on to your friends.

A nice reflection to share.....

2005-10-04T18:01:00.000-07:00

my mom only had one eye.
i hated her... she was such an embarressment..
my mom ran a small shop at a flea market.
she collected little weeds and such to sell...
anything for the money we needed
she was such an embarressment.
there was this one day during elementary school..
it was field day, and my mom came.
i was so embarressed. how could she do this to
me? i threw her a hateful look and ran out.

the next day at school...
"your mom only has one eye?!?!" ..and they taunted me.
i wished that my mom would just dissappear from this world
so i said to my mom,
"mom.. why dont you have the other eye?!
if you're only gonna make me a laughingstock,
why dont you just die?!!!"
my mom did not respond..
i guess i felt a little bad, but at the same time, it
felt good to think that i had said what i'd wanted to
say all this time..
maybe it was because my mom hadnt punished me,
but i didnt think that i had hurt her feelings very badly.
that night...
i woke up, and went to the kitchen to get a glass of water.
my mom was crying there, so quietly, as if she
was afraid that she might wake me.
i took a look at her, then turned away.
because of the thing i had said to her earlier, there
was something pinching at me in the corner of my heart.
even so, i hated my mother who was crying out of
her one eye. so i told myself that i would grow up
and become successful.
cause i hated my one-eyed mom and our desperate poverty..

then i studied real hard.
i left my mother and came to Seoul and studied,
and got accepted in the Seoul University with all
the confidence i had.
then, i got married.
i bought a house of my own.
then i had kids, too..
now i'm living happily as a successful man.
i like it here because it's a place that doesnt
remind me of my mom.
this happiness was getting bigger and bigger, when..

what?!
who's this?!
...it was my mother...
..still with her one eye.
it felt as if the whole sky was falling apart on me.
my little girl ran away, scared of my mom's eye.
and i asked her,

"who are you?!"
"i dont know you!!!" as if trying to make that real. i
screamed at her," how dare you come to my house and scare my daughter!"

"GET OUT OF HERE! NOW!!!"

and to this, my mother quietly answered,
"oh, i'm so sorry. i may have gotten the wrong address,"
and she dissappeared out of sight.

thank goodness... she doesn't recognize me..
i was quite relieved.

i told myself that i wasnt going to care, or think
about this for the rest of my life.
then a wave of relief came upon me...

one day, a letter regarding a school reunion came
to my house. so, lying to my wife that i was going
on a business trip, i went.
after the reunion, i went down to the old shack,
that i used to call a house...just out of curiosity

there, i found my mother fallen on the cold ground.
but i did not shed a single tear.
she had a piece of paper in her hand.... it was a letter to me.

my son...
i think my life has been long enough now..

and... i wont visit Seoul anymore...
but would it be too much to ask if i wanted you to
come visit me once in a while?
i miss you so much.. and i was so glad when i
heard you were coming for the reunion.
but i decided not to go to the school.
...for you...
and i'm sorry that i only have one eye, and i was
an embarressment for you.

you see, when you were very little, you got into an
accident, and lost your eye. as a mom, i couldnt
stand watching you having to grow up with only
one eye... so i gave you mine...
i was so proud of my son that was seeing a whole
new world for me, in my place, with that eye. i
was never upset at you for anything you did.. the
couple times that you were angry with me,.. i
thought to myself, 'it's because he loves me..'

my son... oh, my son...
i dont want you to cry for me, because of my death.

please dont cry...
my son, i love you so much

such a great love.. the story made me love my mother even more..Ü i learned a lot from this story.

Sometimes Angels protect us from....

2005-10-03T17:16:00.000-07:00

Daily Angel Wisdom

Sometimes Angels protect us from the consequences of poor judgment. Or the very dumb and potentially harmful things we do.

- Dan Martell,
“About Angels”

From "Angels Around Us." Compiled by Karen Maguire. Reprinted by arrangement with Andrews McMeel Publishing.

Female Prayer

2005-09-29T19:59:00.000-07:00

Before I lay me down to sleep,
I pray for a man, who is not a creep.
One who's handsome, smart and strong,
One who loves to listen long,

One who thinks before he speaks,
When he says he'll call, he won't wait weeks.

I pray that he is well employed,
When I spend his cash, won't be annoyed.

Pulls out my chair and opens my door,
Massages my back and begs to do more.

Oh! Send me a man who'll make love to my mind,
Knows what to answer to "How big is my behind?"

I pray that this man will love me no end,
And never attempt to hit on my friend.

And as I kneel and pray by my bed,
I look at the creep you sent me instead.
Amen.

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I know that when I am happy in my own

2005-09-27T18:40:00.000-07:00

I know that when I am happy in my own backyard, I will be happy wherever I go. The angels go with me.

- Terry Lynn Taylor,
"Angel Days"

From "Angels Around Us." Compiled by Karen Maguire. Reprinted by arrangement with Andrews McMeel Publishing.

Faith is the basis of meditation

2005-09-26T18:34:00.000-07:00

Daily Buddhist Wisdom

An act of meditation is actually an act of faith--of faith in your spirit, in your own potential. Faith is the basis of meditation. Not of faith in something outside you--a metaphysical buddha, an unattainable ideal, or someone else's words. The faith is in yourself, in your own "buddha-nature." You too can be a buddha, an awakened being that lives and responds in a wise, creative, and compassionate way.

-Martine Batchelor, "Meditation for Life" Copyright Wisdom Publications 2001. Reprinted from "Daily Wisdom: 365 Buddhist Inspirations," edited by Josh Bartok, with permission of Wisdom Publications, 199 Elm St., Somerville MA 02144 U.S.A, www.wisdompubs.org.

You Should be attentive today!

2005-09-25T18:16:00.000-07:00

Daily Buddhist Wisdom

Do not go after the past,
Nor lose yourself in the future.
For the past no longer exists,
And the future is not yet here.
By looking deeply at things just as they are,
In this moment, here and now,
The seeker lives calmly and freely.
You should be attentive today,
For waiting until tomorrow is too late.
Death can come and take us by surprise--
How can we gainsay it?
The one who knows
How to live attentively
Night and day
Is the one who knows
The best way to be independent.

-Bhaddekaratta Sutra From "The Pocket Buddha Reader," edited by Anne Bancroft, 2001. Reprinted by arrangement with Shambhala Publications, Boston, www.shambhala.com.

What's Your Goddess Identity?

2005-09-22T19:26:00.000-07:00

April, you're a Siren!

Like the beautiful sea mermaids who've swum before you, Siren, you certainly have a way of drawing people in. Whether wooing a crush with your alluring voice or impressing someone with your unique take on the world, you're sure to captivate more than your share of audiences.

It must be the balance between your glittering personality and your individual style that keeps friends and family enamored by your presence. From being able to predict next season's "it" color to pairing leopard print with plaid before it hits the pages of Vogue, people see you as a fashion goddess. You may not want to admit it, but you're part trendsetter and people look to you for direction.

Of course, you know there's more to life than shopping for the latest adorable accessory. You pursue success in all aspects of life — from offering creative insights at work to running marathons. You have big dreams, Siren, and by keeping them in sharp focus, you're sure to come out a winner.

Take this test!

Daily Angel Wisdom

2005-09-21T19:23:00.000-07:00

How do you know if an angel has crossed your path? Sometimes you don't, because angels often appear as coincidences. That is, they seem like chance events, but they are really part of God's carefully orchestrated plan for your life.

- Gary Kinnaman,
"Angels Dark and Light"

From "Angels Around Us." Compiled by Karen Maguire. Reprinted by arrangement with Andrews McMeel Publishing.

Daily Buddhist Wisdom

2005-09-20T18:50:00.000-07:00

Dwelling in kindness, a monk
with faith in the Awakened One's teaching,
would attain the good state,
the peaceful state:
stilling-of-fabrications ease.

Monk, bail out this boat.
It will take you lightly when bailed.
Having cut through passion, aversion,
you go from there to Unbinding.

-Dhammapada, 25, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Flowers for our Mothers

2005-09-19T18:34:00.000-07:00

Once a year we choose a day
To pay tribute to our mothers.
Flowers and gifts we do bestow
To her and not to others.
Through the years she gave her all
To raise her children well.
The sacrifices that she made
Would be too many to tell.
Her love outshines the brightest star,
As she shares equally with her offspring,
Making each one feel they are the best.
Fond memories tug gently at my heart strings.
To you, dear Mother, I write this poem,
To express my feelings of devotion;
For you have loved me all these years -
God's unconditional love in motion.
Every day is Mother's Day
In my heart so true.
I want to tell you every day
How much that I love you.

by Pauline Hamblin

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One Time Will know

2005-09-18T20:01:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time there was an island where all the feelings lived; happiness, sadness, knowledge, and all the others, including love.

One day it was announced to all of the feelings that the island was going to sink to the bottom of the ocean. So all the feelings prepared their boats to leave. Love was the only one that stayed. She wanted to preserve the island paradise until the last possible moment. When the island was almost totally under, Love decided it was time to leave. She began looking for someone to ask for help.

Just then Richness was passing by in a grand boat. Love asked, "Richness, Can I come with you on your boat?"
Richness answered, " I'm sorry, but there is a lot of silver and gold on my boat and there would be no room for you anywhere."
Then Love decided to ask Vanity for help who was passing in a beautiful vessel.
Love cried out, "Vanity, help me please."
"I can't help you", Vanity said, "You are all wet and will damage my beautiful boat."
Next, Love saw Sadness passing by.
Love said, "Sadness, please let me go with you."
Sadness answered, "Love, I'm sorry, but, I just need to be alone now."
Then, Love saw Happiness.

Love cried out, " Happiness, please take me with you."
But Happiness was so overjoyed that he didn't hear Love calling to him. Love began to cry.

Then, she heard a voice say, "Come Love, I will take you with me." It was an elder. Love felt so blessed and overjoyed that she forgot to ask the elder his name. When they arrived on land the elder went on his way. Love realized how much she owed the elder.

Love then found Knowledge and asked, "Who was it that helped me?"
"It was Time", Knowledge answered.
"But why did Time help me when no one else would?", Love asked.

Knowledge smiled and with deep wisdom and sincerity, answered,
"Because only Time is capable of understanding how great Love is."

How Guys select the Girl they want to Marry

2005-09-15T19:04:00.000-07:00

A man is dating three women and wants to decide which to marry.
He decides to give them a test. He gives each woman a present of
$5,000 and watches to see what they do with the money.

The first does a total makeover. She goes to a fancy beauty salon,
gets her hair done, purchases new make-up and buys several new outfits,
and dresses up very nicely for the man. She tells him that she has
done this to be more attractive for him because she loves him so much.

The man was impressed. The second goes shopping to buy the man gifts.
She gets him a new set of golf clubs, some new gizmos for his computer,
and some expensive clothes. As she presents these gifts, she tells
him that she has spent all the money on him because she loves him so
much.

Again, the man is impressed. The third invests the money in the
stock market. She earns several times the $5,000. She gives him
back his $5000 and reinvests the remainder in a joint account. She
tells him that she wants to save for their future because she loves him
so much.

Obviously, the man was impressed. The man thought for a long time
about what each woman had done with the money, and then he married
the one with the largest breasts.

Men are Men.

A Poem For those over 30

2005-09-14T18:24:00.000-07:00

A computer was something on TV
From a science fiction show of note
A window was something you hated to clean
And ram was the cousin of a goat.

Meg was the name of my girlfriend
And gig was a job for the nights
Now they all mean different things
And that really mega bites.

An application was for employment
A program was a TV show
A curser used profanity
A keyboard was a piano.

Memory was something that you lost with age
A CD was a bank account
And if you had a 3 inch floppy
You hoped nobody found out.

Compress was something you did to the garbage
Not something you did to a file.
And if you unzipped anything in public
You'd be in jail for awhile.

Log on was adding wood to the fire
Hard drive was a long trip on the road
A mouse pad was where a mouse lived
And a back up happened to your commode.

Cut you did with a pocket knife.
Paste you did with glue
A web was a spider's home
And a virus was the flu.

I guess I'll stick to my pad and paper
And the memory in my head
I hear nobody's been killed in a computer crash
But when it happens, they'll wish they were dead.

-- Author Unknown--

Funny Poem

Daily Buddhist Wisdom

2005-09-11T18:43:00.000-07:00

Fields are spoiled by weeds;
people, by delusion.
So what's given to those
free of delusion
bears great fruit.

Fields are spoiled by weeds;
people, by longing.
So what's given to those
free of longing
bears great fruit.

-Dhammapada, 24, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

Angel Wisdom

2005-09-07T18:32:00.000-07:00

Angel of God who is my guardian, enlighten, watch over, support and rule me, who was entrusted to you by the heavenly piety. Amen.

- Catholic prayer

A Chuckle

2005-09-05T18:11:00.000-07:00

If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.
(Hardly seems worth it.)

If you farted consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb.
(Now that's more like it!)

The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet.
(O.M.G.!)

A pig's orgasm lasts 30 minutes.
(In my next life, I want to be a pig.)

A cockroach will live nine days without its head before it starves to death. (Creepy.)
(I'm still not over the pig.)

Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour.
(Do not try this at home...... maybe at work.)

The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its body. The female initiates sex by ripping the male's head ! off.
("Honey, I'm home. What the....?!")

The flea can jump 350 times its body length. It's like a human jumping the length of a football field.
(30 minutes... lucky pig... can you imagine??)

The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.
(What could be so tasty on the bottom of a pond?)

Some lions mate over 50 times a day.
(I still want to be a pig in my next life...quality over quantity)

Butterflies taste with their feet.
(Something I always wanted to know.)

The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.
(Hmmmmmm........)

Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer
than left-handed people.
(If you're ambidextrous, do you split the difference?)

Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
(OK, so that would be a good thing....)

A cat's urine glows under a black light.
(I wonder who was paid to figure that out?)

An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
(I know some people like that.)

Starfish have no brains.
(I know some people like that too.)

Polar bears are left-handed.
(If they switch, they'll live a lot longer.)

Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure.
(What about that pig??)

Now that you've smiled at least once, it's your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle) ... in other words send it to everyone.

_____________________________________________________________________

Cute Jokes

2005-08-31T18:26:00.000-07:00

A new teacher was trying to make use of her
psychology courses.

She started her class by saying, "Everyone who
thinks they're stupid, stand up!"

After a few seconds, Little Davie stood up.

The teacher said, "Do you think you're stupid, Little
Davie?"

"No, ma'am, but I hate to see you standing there
all by yourself!"

****

Little Davie watched, fascinated, as his mother
smoothed cold cream on her face. "Why do you do
that, mommy?" he asked.

"To make myself beautiful," said his mother, who
then began removing the cream with a tissue.

"What's the matter?" asked Little Davie. "Giving
up?"

****

A Sunday School teacher of preschoolers was
concerned that his students might be a little
confused about Jesus Christ because of the
Christmas season emphasis on His birth. He
wanted to make sure they understood that the birth
of Jesus occurred a long time ago, that He grew
up, etc. So he asked his class, "Where is Jesus
today?"

Steven raised his hand and said, "He's in heaven."

Mary was called on and answered, "He's in my
heart."

Little Davie, waving his hand furiously, blurted
out, "I know! I know! He's in our Bathroom!"

The teacher was completely at a loss for a few very
long seconds. Finally, he gathered his wits and
asked Little Davie how he knew this.

Little Davie said, "Well... every morning, my father
gets up, bangs on the bathroom door, and
yells, "Jesus Christ, are you still in there?!"

****

The math teacher saw that little Davie wasn't
paying attention in class.

She called on him and said, "Davie! What are 2
and 4 and 28 and 44?"

Little Davie quickly replied, "NBC, CBS, HBO and
the Cartoon Network!"

****

Little Davie's kindergarten class was on a field trip
to their local police station where they saw pictures
tacked to a bulletin board of the 10 most wanted
criminals.

One of the youngsters pointed to a picture and
asked if it really was the photo of a wanted person.

"Yes," said the policeman. "The detectives want
very badly to capture him."

Little Davie asked, "Why didn't you keep him when
you took his picture?"

****

50 Reasons to be a WOMAN

2005-08-30T18:21:00.000-07:00

1. Free drinks.

2. Free dinners.

3. Free movies (you get the point).

4. You can hug your friend without wondering if she thinks you're gay.

5. You can hug your friend without wondering if YOU'RE gay.

6. You know The Truth about whether size matters.

7. Speeding ticket? What's that?

8. New lipstick gives you a whole new lease on life.

9. You never had to walk down the hall with your binder strategically positioned in high school.

10. If you have sex with someone and don't call him the next day, you're not the devil.

11. Condoms make no significant difference in your enjoyment of sex.

12. If you have to be home in time for 90210, you can say so, out loud.

13. If you're not making enough money you can blame the glass ceiling.

14. You can sleep your way to the top.

15. You can sue the President for sexual harassment.

16. Nothing crucial can be cut off with one clean sweep.

17. It's possible to live your whole life without ever taking a group shower.

18. No fashion faux pas you make could rival The Speedo.

19. Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and Tom Selleck.

20. You don't have to fart to amuse yourself.

21. If you cheat on your spouse, people assume it's because you're being emotionally neglected.

22. YOU never have to wonder if his orgasm was real.

23. You'll never have to decide where to hide your nose-hair clipper.

24. No one passes out when you take off your shoes.

25. If you think the person you're dating really likes you, you don't have to break up with him.

26. Excitement is only as far away as the nearest beauty-supply store.

27. If you forget to shave, no one has to know.

28. You can congratulate your teammate without ever touching her ass.

29. If you have a zit, you can conceal it.

30. You never have to reach down every so often to make sure your privates are still there.

31. If you're dumb, some people will find it cute.

32. You don't have to memorize Caddyshack or Fletch to fit in.

33. You have the ability to dress yourself.

34. You have an excuse to be a total bitch at least once a month.

35. You can talk to people of the opposite sex without having to picture them naked.

36. If you marry someone 20 years younger, you're aware that you look like.

37. If you're wearing cologne, you don't have to pretend it's after shave.

38. You'll probably never see someone you know while peeing in an alley.

39. You'll never have to punch a hole through anything with your fist.

40. You can quickly end any fight by crying.

41. Your friends won't think you're weird if you ask whether there's spinach in your teeth.

42. There are times when chocolate really can solve all your problems.

43. You've never had a goatee.

44. Gay waiters don't make you uncomfortable.

45. You'll never regret piercing your ears.

46. You can fully assess a person just by looking at her shoes.

47. You'll never discover you've been duped by a Wonderbra.

48. You don't have hair on your back.

49. You know which glass was yours by the lipstick mark.

50. You get to hate Kathie Lee in the way only another woman truly can.

Love, Faith, Destiny

Italian Mother

2005-08-28T18:48:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Ravioli comes to visit her son Anthony for dinner...
who lives with a female roommate Maria...

During the course of the meal, his mother couldnt help but notice how pretty Anthonys roommate was. She had long been suspicious of a relationship between the two,and this had only made her more curious.

Over the course of the evening, while watching the two interact,
she started to wonder if there was more between Anthony and his roommate than met the eye. Reading his moms thoughts, Anthony volunteered,

"I know what you must be thinking, but I assure you, Maria and I are just roommates."

About a week later, Maria came to Anthony saying,

"Ever since your
mother came to dinner, Ive been unable to find the silver sugar bowl.
You dont suppose she took it, do you?"

Well, I doubt it, but Ill e-mail her, just to be sure."

So he sat down and wrote;

Dear Momma,
Im not saying that you did take the sugar bowl from my
house, and Im not saying that you did not take it. But the fact
remains that it has been missing ever since you were here for dinner.

Love,
Anthony

Several days later, Anthony received a response e-mail from

his Momma which read.......

Dear Son,
Im not saying that you do sleep with Maria, and Im not
saying that you do not sleep with her. But the fact remains that if she was sleeping in her OWN bed, she would have found the sugar
bowl by now.

Love,
Momma.

Lesson: Never lie to your momma

Time waits for no one

2005-08-23T22:32:00.000-07:00

To realize

The value of a sister

Ask someone

Who doesn't have one.

To realize

The value of ten years:

Ask a newly

Divorced couple.

To realize

The value of four years:

Ask a graduate.

To realize

The value of one year:

Ask a student who

Has failed a final exam.

To realize

The value of nine months:

Ask a mother who gave birth to a still born.

To realize

The value of one month:

Ask a mother who has given birth to

A premature baby.

To realize

The value of one week:

Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize

The value of one hour:

Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.

To realize

The value of one minute:

Ask a person

Who has missed the train, bus or plane.

To realize

The value of one-second:

Ask a person

Who has survived an accident.

To realize

The value of one millisecond:

Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics

Time waits for no one.

Treasure every moment you have.

You will treasure it even more when

You can share it with someone special.

To realize the value of a friend:

Lose one.

The origin of this letter is unknown,

But it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on.

Do not keep this letter.

Forward it to friends to whom you wish good luck

Peace love and prosperity to all

Church Bells

2005-08-22T18:24:00.000-07:00

I will never hear church bells ringing again without smiling...

Upon hearing that her elderly grandfather had just passed away, Katie went straight to her grandparents house to visit her 95-year-old grandmother and comfort her. When she asked how her grandfather had died, her grandmother replied, He had a heart attack while we were making love on Sunday morning."

Horrified, Katie told her grandmother that 2 people nearly 100 years old having sex would surely be asking for trouble.

"Oh no, my dear," replied granny.

"Many years ago, realizing our advanced age, we figured out the best time to do it was when the church bells would start to ring. It was just the right rhythm. Nice and slow and even...Nothing too strenuous, simply in on the Ding and out on the Dong."

She paused to wipe away a tear, and continued,

"Hed still be alive if the ice cream truck hadnt come along."

Little Things

2005-08-20T21:24:00.000-07:00

--Author Unknown--

Oh, it's just the little homey things,
the "unobtrusive, friendly" things
Those "won't-you-let-me-help-you" things
that make our pathway light.
And it's just the jolly joking things,
the "never-mind-the-trouble" things,
The "laugh-with-me-it's-funny" things,
that make the world seem bright.

So here's to all the little things,
the "done-and-then-forgotten" things,
Those "Oh-it's-simply-nothing" things,
that make life worth the fight.

Thanks Mom!

2005-08-19T03:21:00.000-07:00

When you were 1 year old, she fed you and 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 pile of mud.

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 out of
the car and 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, she suggested a haircut that
was becoming. You thanked her by telling her she
had no taste.

When you were 14, she paid for a month away at
summer camp. You thanked her by forgetting to
write a single letter.

When you were 15, she came home from work,
looking for a hug. You thanked her by having your
bedroom door locked.

When you were 16, she taught you how to drive
her car. You thanked her by taking it every chance you
could.

When you were 17, she was expecting an
important call. You thanked her by being on the
phone all night.

When you were 18, she cried at your high school
graduation. You thanked her by staying out
partying until dawn.

When you were 19, she paid for your college
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, she asked whether you were
seeing anyone. You thanked her by saying, "It's
none of your business."

When you were 21, she suggested certain careers
for your future. You thanked her by saying, "I don't
want to be like you."

When you were 22, she hugged you at your
college graduation. You thanked her by asking
whether she could pay for a trip to Europe.

When you were 23, she gave you furniture for
your first apartment. You thanked her by telling your
friends it was ugly.

When you were 24, she met your fiance and asked
about your plans for the future. You thanked her
by glaring and growling, "Muuhh-ther, please!"

When you were 25, 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, she called with some advice
on the baby. You thanked her by telling her, "Things
are different now."

When you were 40, 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, she fell 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 YOUR HEART.

If you love your mom, repost this bulletin. Don't
take advantage of her...

Love and Kindness

2005-08-18T18:15:00.000-07:00

Story no. 1

There was once this guy who is very much in love with his girl. This
romantic guy folded 1,000 pieces of paper cranes as a gift to his
girl.

Although, at that time he was just a small fry in his company, his
future didn't seem too bright, they were very happy together. Until
one day, his girl told him she was going to Paris and will never come
back. She also told him that she cannot visualize any future for the
both of them, so they went their own ways there and then...

Heartbroken, the guy agreed. But when he regained his confidence, he
worked hard day and night, slogging his body and mind just to make
something out of himself.

Finally with all the hard work and the help of friends, this guy had
set up his own company ..

You never fail until you stop trying. One rainy day, while this guy
was driving, he saw an elderly couple sharing an umbrella in the rain
walk ing to some destination. Even with the umbrella, they were still
drenched. It didn't take him long to realize they were his girl's
parents.

With a heart in getting back at them, he drove slowly beside the
couple, wanting them to spot him in his luxury sedan. He wanted them
to know that he wasn't the same any more; he had his own company, car,
condo, etc. He made it! What he saw next confused him, the couple was
walking towards a cemetery, and so he got out of his car and
followed...and he saw his girl, a photograph of her smiling sweetly as
ever at him from her tombstone and he saw his paper cranes right
beside her...

Her parents saw him. He asked them why this had happened. They
explained, she did not leave for

France

at all. She was ill with
cancer. She had believed that he will make it someday, but she did not
want to be his obstacle... therefore she had chosen to leave him.
Just because someone doesn't love you the way you wa nt them to,
doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have. She had wanted
her parents to put his paper cranes beside her, because, if the day
comes when fate brings him to her again...he can take some of those
back with him...

Once you have loved, you will always love. For what's in your mind may
escape but what's in your heart will remain forever.

The guy just wept...The worst way to miss someone is to be sitting
right beside her knowing you can't have her, see her or be with her
ever again.........hope you understand.

Find time to realize that there is one person who means so much to
you, for you might wake up one morning losing that person who you
thought meant nothing to you.

KINDNESS Pays !

One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his
way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was
hungry.
He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost
his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal
he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so brought
him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, "How
much do I owe you?"

"You don't owe me anything," she replied "Mother has taught us never
to accept payment for a kindness." He said... "Then I thank you from
my heart."

As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt; stronger
physically, but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been
ready to give up and quit.

Years later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors
were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called
in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called
in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came
from, a strange light filled his eyes.
Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.
Dressed in his doctor's gown he we nt in to see her. He recognized her
at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his
best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to the
case.

After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the
business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked
at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her
room.
She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her
life to pay for it all. Finally, she looked, and something caught ;
her attention on the side as She read these words.....

"Paid in full with one glass of milk." (Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly.

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: "Thank You,
GOD, that Your love has spread abroad through human hearts and hands."

Reflections

2005-08-17T01:23:00.000-07:00

--Emmy Nielsen Reyes de Gaspar--

There is so much beauty in life,
Beauty in the human soul,
Beauty in the heart and in the mind
Of the good man and woman.
There is beauty in nature,
Beauty in the sky and in the clouds,
In the mountains and in the sea.
There is beauty in the creative work of man,
Beauty in true friendship.
And immeasurable beauty in love.
All God's blessings
To delight us in this world.

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A Touch of Love

2005-08-16T00:53:00.000-07:00

--Amy Reynolds--

I was six months old and full of fun,
with a blink of your eye, I was suddenly one.
There were so many things we were going to do,
but when you turned your head, I turned two.
At two I was very dependent on you,z
but independence took over when I turned three.
My third birthday was another year
you tried to ignore,
but when the candles were lit,
there weren't three but four.
Four was the year that I really strived,
but with a turn of your back, I became five.
At five I was ready for rules
and told this is the year I go to school.
The big day came, and I was anxious
but scared to go.
You walked me to my room going oh, so slow.
With a gentle smile, you said,
"I'll see you in PE".
As the years came and went,
along with friends fads, and boyfriends,
you were in the background watching over me.
Soon we stepped into my teenage years,
which started the days of mouthing off
And learning to drive,
and suddenly you wished
I was five all over again.
Time goes so fast it is so hard to believe,
that just yesterday I was home with you.
And tomorrow when I come home
and walk through the door,
you will remember the day
I was wearing my cap and gown
and think how did I grow up so fast.
With a nod of your head,
you watched me walk down the aisle
and across the stage.
Then, with a wave of your hand,
three months later you sent me off to college
to find my way.
Now, today I am not six months old
and full of fun anymore,
I'm almost twenty-one.
With graduation approaching,
I have the world, the city, and my job
waiting on me.
It's so hard to believe I've come this far.
But without you and dad, I wouldn't be here
and where I am now.
So hold these moments as hard as you can,
because the next time you look,
it won't be just me,
you'll also be seeing a man.

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Life is a Miracle

2005-08-15T19:25:00.000-07:00

--Author Unknown--

Life is a miracle
Don't let it slip away,
Open your heart to others
Give of yourself each day.

See the beauty in everyone
Regardless of where they've been,
Some have a difficult journey
And really need a friend.

Share your gifts and talents
Listen with your heart.
Do the things you dream about
But don't have time to start.

Pick a bouquet of flowers
Show someone that you care,
Be gracious and forgiving
Life is never fair.

Hold on to your courage
You may need it down the road,
We all have a cross to bear
It could be a heavy load.

If you practice all these things
No matter where you roam,
You may find both sun and rain
But you'll never feel alone!

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A sister is.........

2005-08-15T03:00:00.000-07:00

--Tessa Eichhorst--

A sister is your guardian angel if she's older,
and your constant shadow if she's younger.
She's your best friend in all your endevours.
Your confidant, protector of your heart,
and secret keeper. A sister can also be
your enemy; you best adversary at times
of fighting.

She keeps all of your secrets, even the tough
ones. She's the one to tell you constantly
how pretty you are, partly because you look
similar in some ways. Your sister is the one
to call when that one boy talks to you; especially
when he decides to break your heart.
Also she's the first one vowing to beat him up
if he breaks your heart.

Your sister is your mother at a younger age
and you are hers. Not only is she your savior
shall anything happen to you, she also knows
what to do to make you feel better and wipe
away the tears. A sister is your only friend
when all others have walked out, especially
when you need a friend the most. This is
the person you shared your bedroom, and
at any time when your body changes, the one
whom you share clothes with.

She knows what makes you laugh, cry, and
most times is the one to make you laugh
and cry. She gives you a firm grasp of life
and tells you how hard love is so you dont' go
in blind. She has the qualities of an angel and
will never leave your side. She's the one who
understands every personal event life throws
at you, for she lost the same loved one you did.

To me a sister is all of these qualities rolled into
two. For I am the lucky one to have two big
sisters like you.

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If You See A Fairy Ring

2005-08-12T23:39:00.000-07:00

If you see a fairy ring

In a field of grass,

Very lightly step around,

Tip-Toe as you pass,

Last night Fairies frolicked there

And they're sleeping somewhere near.

If you see a tiny fairy

Lying fast asleep

Shut your eyes

And run away,

Do not stay to peek!

Do not tell

Or you'll break a fairy spell

--Author Unknown--

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Friendship Angel Poem

2005-08-12T03:44:00.000-07:00

When I have no one to turn to
And I am feeling kind of low,
When there is no one to talk to
And nowhere I want to go,
I search deep within myself
It is the love inside my heart
That lets me know my Angels are there
Even though we are miles apart.

A smile then appears upon my face
And the sun begins to shine.
I hear a voice, so soft and sweet
Saying, 'Everything will be just fine'
It may seem that I am alone
But I am never by myself at all.
Whenever I need my Angels near
All I have to do is call.

An Angel's love is always true
On that you can depend.
They will always stand behind you
And will always be your friend.
Through darkest hours and brightest days
Our Angel's see us through
They smile when we are happy, and will cry when we are blue..

Thanks for being my Angel my friend
I will be there for you until the end.

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What is a Mother?

2005-08-11T21:43:00.000-07:00

A mother can be almost any size or any age, but she won't admit to anything over thirty. A mother has soft hands and smells good. A mother likes new dresses, music, a clean house, her children's kisses, an automatic washer and Daddy.

A mother doesn't like having her children sick, muddy feet, temper tantrums, loud noise or bad report cards. A mother can read a thermometer (much to the amazement of Daddy) and like magic, can kiss a hurt away.

A mother can bake good cakes and pies but likes to see her children eat vegetables. A mother can stuff a fat baby into a snowsuit in seconds and can kiss sad little faces and make them smile.

A mother is underpaid, has long hours and gets very little rest. She worries too much about her children but she says she doesn't mind at all. And no matter how old her children are, she still likes to think of them as her little babies.

She is the guardian angel of the family, the queen, the tender hand of love. A mother is the best friend anyone ever had. A mother is love.

- Author Unknown

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Motivational Goal Quotes

2005-08-11T03:29:00.000-07:00

You do not need to know how you're actually going to achieve a goal when you set it. Just repeatedly visualize the desired result, and the "how" will open to you.

- Vince Pfaff

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If it where the last time

2005-08-08T22:36:00.000-07:00

If I knew it would be the last time
that I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute or two
to stop and say "I love you."
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day.
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
So I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything right.

There will always be another day
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do's?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight...

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day.

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss,
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear.

Take time to say "I'm sorry."
"Please forgive me,
"Thank you" or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

--Anonymous Author--

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The Treasure of Love

2005-08-08T22:16:00.000-07:00

We may not always realize
that everything we do
Affects not only our lives
but touches others too.

A single happy smile
can always brighten up the day
For anyone who happens
to be passing by your way.

And a little bit of thoughtfulness
that shows someone you care
Creates a ray of sunshine
for both of you to share.

Yes, every time you offer
someone a helping hand,
Every time you show a friend
you understand.

Every time you have a kind
and gentle word to give,
or help someone to find beauty
in this precious life we live.

For happiness brings happiness
and loving ways bring love,
And giving is the treasure
that contentment is made of.

--Anonymous Author--

The Perfect Man

2005-08-04T02:48:00.000-07:00

The perfect man is gentle
Never cruel or mean
He has a beautiful smile
And keeps his face so clean.

The perfect man likes children
And will raise them by your side
He will be a good father
As well as a good husband to his bride.

The perfect man loves cooking
Cleaning and vacuuming too
He'll do anything in his power
To convey his feelings of love on you.

The perfect man is sweet
Writing poetry from your name
He's a best friend to your mother
And kisses away your pain.

He never has made you cry
Or hurt you In any way
Oh, fuck this stupid poem
The perfect man is gay

-- Author Unknown--

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A poem for girls

2005-07-31T22:14:00.000-07:00

I shave my legs, I sit down to pee.
And I can justify any shopping spree.
Don't go to a barber, but a beauty salon.
I can get a massage without a hard-on.
I can balance the checkbook, I can pump my own gas.
Can talk to my friends about the size of my ass.
My beauty's a masterpiece and yes, it takes long.
At least I can admit to others when I'm wrong.
I don't drive in circles, at any cost.
And I don't have a problem admitting I'm lost.
I never forget an important date.
You just gotta deal with it, I'm usually late.
I don't watch movies with lots of gore.
Don't need instant replay to remember the score.
I won't lose my hair, I don't get jock itch.
And just cause I'm assertive, Don't call me a bitch.
Don't say to your friends, Oh yeah, I can get her.
In your dreams, my dear, I can do better!
Flowers are okay,
But jewelry's best.
Look at me you idiot...
Not at my chest????
I don't have a problem,
With Expressing my feelings.
I know when you're lying,
You look at the ceiling.
DON'T call me a GIRL ,
a BABE or a CHICK .
I am a WOMAN.
Get it?, you DICK!?!

Bedtime Prayer

2005-07-27T00:04:00.000-07:00

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray for a man who's not a creep.

One who's handsome, smart and strong.
Who's not afraid to admit when he is wrong

One who thinks before he speaks.
When he promises to call, he doesn't wait six weeks.

I pray that he is gainfully employed,
Won't lose his cool when he's annoyed.

Pulls out my chair and opens my door,
Massages my back and begs to do more.

Oh send me a man who will make love to my mind.
Know what to say when I ask "How fat is my behind?"

One who'll make love till my body's a' itchin'
He brings ME a sandwich too, when he goes to the kitchen.

I pray that this man will love me to no end,
And never compare me to my best friend.

Thank you in advance and now I'll just wait,
For I know you will send him before it's too late.

Amen

30 THINGS GUYS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GIRLS:

2005-07-21T03:15:00.000-07:00

This was written by a guy who has had years of experience.

1. Whatever you do, don't just show up at their house...they run around in their underwear just like we do.

2. DON'T CHEAT ON THEM. It may seem foolproof, but girls tell each other everything about everything. Trust me, they WILL find out and you will be dirt.

3. Beware of every single male relative and all guy friends. Any of them would kick your ass at the drop of a hat, and a lot of them wouldn't even wait for the damn hat.

4. Never miss an opportunity to tell them they're beautiful.

5. Don't refuse to kiss in front of your friends. If they laugh at you, it's because they're jealous.

6. If they slap you hard, you deserved it.

7. Don't be afraid to touch them if you want to. If they're going out with you in the first place, it's because they like being in your arms.

8. If you don't sleep with them, do not tell your friends that you did.

8.5 If you DO sleep with them, don't tell your friends that you did.

9. You can be dirty minded in private, really...most of them are not offended by it...

10. Not all of them eat like birds, a lot of them can eat like whales.

11. Most of them don't mind paying half of everything, but they do discuss these things with their friends. Realize that if you make your girlfriend pay half all the time, everyone will know about it and your friends will know you're a pussy..

11. Do you honestly need all your money that much? Be a man, pay all the time!

12. Every girl should eventually get three things from her boyfriend- a stuffed animal, one of his sweatshirts, and a really pretty ring. Even if it's not a serious relationship.

13. Make sure she gets home safely as often as you can. If you're dropping her off, walk her to the door. If you aren't dropping her off, call to be sure she's home safely.

14. If a guy is bothering her, it is your right to beat the shit out of him.

15. If you're talking to a female friend of yours, pull your girlfriend closer.

16. Never ever slap her, even if it's just in a joking way. Even if she swats you first, and says, "Oh, you're so dumb" or something, never make any gestures back.

17. Go to a chick flick once in a while. She doesn't care whether you enjoy it or not, it just matters that you went.

18. You're dead meat if you can not get along with their pets, parents, and best friends. Be prince charming to their friends, Mr. Polite to their parents, and make sure to be nice to their animals.

19. Don't flirt with their moms...that's just freaky.

20. Don't be freaked out by PMS. It's not gross, and it really does make them feel like shit, so be understanding.

21. If you don't like the way they drive, you do it.

22. If you're officially dating, and you're introducing her to your friends, you'd better damn well introduce her as your girlfriend.

23. Don't stress where you go for every date. They really only want to be with you.

24. If they complain that something hurts, rub it for them without being asked.

25. Girls are fragile. Even if you're play fighting/wrestling, be very gentle.

26. Memorize their birthdays. You forget her birthday and you're basically screwed for life.

27. Don't marinade the cologne, but smell good.

28. Don't give her something stupid for her birthday or Christmas or Valentine's day. It doesn't have to be expensive,or cost anything but it has to be meaningful.

29. If you think the relationship isn't going to last, don't wait to find out. It will only hurt you more if you draw it out.

30. After you've been dating for a while, realize that they really have started to trust you. When you have a girlfriend who truly trusts you, you have a lot more responsibility, privilege and control than you would think. Be careful with it, most guys would kill for that kind of power, and it can be lost in a nanosecond.

(If you have read this and you are a girl, then some of these things are actually really true...am I right?! And if you read this and you are a guy, then these are like the best tips you could ever get!)

What's your beauty Secret Quiz

2005-07-20T19:03:00.000-07:00

This is my result:

April, your beauty secret is Living in the Moment

While some people rely of layers of cover up, Botox treatments, or endless reps at the gym to look good, you feel — and look — your best when you're actively involved in what's going on in your life. Sincere and open, you try not to let negative aspects from the past or worries about your future affect what is happening today. And that's what helps you enjoy and appreciate most things that you do.

It's the big events in life that you put most of your thought and energy into, which means you don't spend a lot of time sweating the little ones. Sound like a healthy way to deal with life? It is.

Staying beautiful is more than makeup and moisturizer. Give your mind, body, and skin a vacation.

What's Your Style Profile?

2005-07-19T02:29:00.000-07:00

April, your style profile is Totally Trendy

Your fashion motto? To every season, turn, turn, turn. Whether it's summer's strappy sandals or fall's must-have overcoat, your wardrobe evolves with every new trend.

Keeping up with the latest hemlines and heel heights can be a full-time job, but you seem to do it with ease. Must be because for you, fashion is all about fun. Chances are, your friends marvel at your up-to-the-minute look. And who can blame them? Your insatiable appetite for trend-spotting keeps everyone on their toes.

Nicole Richie Fashion Style

2005-07-15T02:06:00.000-07:00

The Key to Achieving Nicole Richie's Look:

Keep an eye on single, killer pieces and quality basics - you will need a mix of items that pop (beaded tunics and tops, unique flats, gorgeous dresses) and items that don't (dark jeans, simple flats, tees and tanks).
Balance is key to achieving Nicole’s look. Put a statement item with a basic item, keeping everything sleek, simple and sophisticated. If the top is bold, wear a non-descript jean, and vice versa, keeping mindful of fit. Everything should fit you well – no slouchy jeans, misshapen tops, etc.
When shopping, be sure to keep your statement pieces glamorous, well made and feminine – Richie is notorious for flowing tops with sequins, beading, etc., but also has plenty of stand out shorts, dresses and jackets to work as alternatives.
Dark wash jeans, good basic tees and tanks and good, high quality footwear are staples, as you’ll use them as the backdrop for statement items.
Emphasize on rich colors and good accessories. Richie wears bold colors, but they’re almost always in rich colors versus anything brass. Mauve, coral, black, and yellow are a few hues consistently seen on Richie. Look for a similar color palette.
Keep it clean and simple. Richie rarely does heavy layering or complex combinations, working 2-3 items in her outfits versus several pieces at once, and keeps her jewelry equally streamlined.

The Rose

2005-07-14T01:48:00.000-07:00

It is only a tiny rosebud, A flower of God's design,
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.
The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I,
The flower God opens so sweetly,
In my hands would fade and die.
I cannot unfold a rosebud, This flower of God's design,
Then how can I have wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?
So I'll trust Him for His leading
Each moment of every day
And I'll look to Him for His guidance
Each step of the pilgrim way.
For the pathway that lies before me
My heavenly Father knows
I'll trust Him to unfold the moments
Just as He unfolds the rose.

~Anonymous.

TEN WAYS TO MARRY THE WRONG PERSON

2005-07-13T02:47:00.000-07:00

By Dov Heller

With the divorce rate over 50%, too many are apparently making a serious

mistake in deciding whom to spend the rest of their life with. To avoid

becoming a "statistic," try to internalize 10 insights.

1. You pick the wrong person because you expect him/her to change after

you're married.

The classic mistake! NEVER MARRY POTENTIAL!! The Golden

Rule is, if you can't be happy with the person the way he or she is now, don't

get married. As a colleague of mine so wisely put it, "You actually can

expect people to change after their married...for the worst!" So when it

comes to the other person's spirituality, character, personal hygiene,

communication skills, and personal habits, make sure you can live with

these as they are now. It's as good as it gets!

2. You pick the wrong person because you focus more on chemistry

than their character.

Chemistry ignites the fire, but good character keeps it

burning. Beware of the "I'm in love" syndrome. "I'm in love" often means,

I'm in lust." Attraction is there, but have you carefully checked out

this Person's character? Here are four characteristics to definitely check for:

? Humility: Does this person believe that "doing the right thing" is

more important than personal comfort?

? Kindness: Does this person enjoy giving pleasure to other people?

How does s/he treat people s/he doesn't have to be nice to? Does s/he do

volunteer work? Give to charity?

? Responsibility: Can I depend on this person to do what s/he says

s/he's going to do?

? Happiness: Does this person like himself? Does s/he enjoy life?

s/he emotionally stable? Ask yourself: Do I want to be more like this person?

Do I want to have a child with this person? Would I like my child to turn out

like him or her?

3. You choose the wrong person because you do not share a common

life, goal and priorities.

There are three basic ways we connect with another person:

(1) Chemistry and compatibility,

(2) Share common interests and

(3)Share a life goal.

Make sure you share a deeper level of connection that sharing life goals

provide. After marriage, the two of you will either grow together or grow apart.

To avoid growing apart, you must figure out what you're living for while

you are single-and then find someone who has come to the same conclusion as

you. This is the true definition of a soul mate. A soul mate is a goal mate...

two people who ultimately share the same understanding of life's purpose

and therefore share the same priorities, values and goals.

4. You pick the wrong person because you do not have deeper

emotional connection.

To evaluate whether you have a deeper emotional connection or

not, ask: "Do I respect and admire this person?" This does not mean, "Am I

impressed by this person?" We are impressed by a Mercedes. We do not

respect someone because they own a Mercedes. Yes, you should be impressed by

qualities of creativity, loyalty, determination, etc., but do you actually

respect and admire this person who possesses these qualities? Also ask:

"Do I trust this person?" This also means, "Is he/she emotionally stable? Do I

feel I can rely on him/her?

5. You pick the wrong person because you choose someone with whom

you don't feel emotionally safe.

Ask yourself the following questions: Do I feel calm, peaceful and relaxed with

this person? Can I fully be myself, and express myself with this person? Does this

person make me feel good about myself? Do you have a really close friend who

makes you feel this way? Make Sure the person you marry makes you feel the

same way! (That's why best riends usually fall under this category perfectly! But that's another

story...) Are you afraid of this person in any way? You should not feel

you need to monitor what you say because you are afraid of how the other

person will view it. If you're afraid to express your feelings and opinions

openly, there's a problem with the relationship. Another aspect of feeling safe is

that you don't feel the other person is trying to control you. Controlling

behaviors are a sign of an abusive person. Be on the lookout out for

someone who is always trying to change you. There is a big difference

between "controlling" and "making

suggestions." A suggestion is made for your benefit; a control statement

is made for their benefit.

6. You pick the wrong person because you don't put everything on the

table.

Anything that bothers you about the relationship must be brought up

for discussion. Bringing up the uncomfortable stuff is the only way to

evaluate how well the two of you communicate, negotiate, and work

together.

Over the course of a lifetime, difficulties will inevitably arise. You

need to know now, before making a commitment: Can you resolve your differences

and find compromises that work for both of you? Never be afraid to let the

person know what bothers you. This is also a way for you to test how

vulnerable you can be with this person. If you can't be vulnerable, you

can't be intimate. The two go hand in hand.

7. You pick the wrong person because you use the relationship to

escape from personal problems and unhappiness.

If you are unhappy and single, you'll probably be unhappy and married, too. Marriage does not fix

personal, psychological and emotional problems. If anything, marriage will

exacerbate them. If you are not happy with yourself and your life, take

responsibility to fix it now while you are single. You'll feel better and your future

spouse will thank you.

8. You choose the wrong person because you get involved sexually too

quickly.

This can be a big problem because it often precludes a fully honest

exploration of important issues. Sexual involvement tends to cloud one's

mind. And a clouded mind is not inclined to make good decisions. It is not

necessary to "test drive" in order to find out if a couple are sexually

compatible. If you do your homework and make sure you are intellectually

and emotionally compatible, you don't have to worry about sexual

compatibility. Of all the studies on divorce, sexual incompatibility is never cited as a

main reason why people divorce.

9. You pick the wrong person because the man doesn't understand what

a oman needs most.

Men and women have unique emotional needs (Men are from

Mars...Women are from Venus!) and more often than not, it is the man who

just doesn't get it. The unique need of a woman is to be loved, to feel

that she is the most important person in her husband's life. The husband needs

to give her consistent, quality attention. Sexual intimacy is always on the

woman's terms. Men are goal oriented especially when it comes to this

area. As a wise woman once pointed out, "Men have two speeds: on and off." Women

are experience oriented. When a man is able to switch gears and become more

experience-oriented, he will discover what makes his wife very happy. When

the man forgets about his own needs and focuses on giving his wife

pleasure, amazing things will happen.

10. You pick the wrong person because he/she is involved in a triangle.

To be "triangulated" means a person is emotionally dependent on

someone or something else while trying to develop a relationship. But of

course, being "triangulated" with God is the best triangulation you could

have with your partner! A person who hasn't separated from his or her

parents is a classic example of triangulation. People can also be

triangulated with things as well, such as work, drugs, Internet, hobbies,

sports or money. Be careful that you and your partner are free of

triangles.

The person caught in a triangle cannot be fully emotionally available to

you. You'll not be their number one priority. And that's not basis for a

marriage. Ability is what you're capable of doing.

"I Love You"

2005-07-11T02:15:00.000-07:00

I have a boyfriend who grew up with me. His name is Jin. I always thought of him as a friend until last year, when we went to a trip from a club. I found that I fell in love with him. Before that trip was over, I took a step and confessed my love for him. And soon, we became a pair of lovers, but we loved each other in different ways. I always concentrated on him only, but by his side, there were so many other girls. To me, he was the only one, but to him, maybe I was just another girl…

“Jin, do you want to go watch a movie?” I asked.
“I can’t”
“Why? You need to study at home?” I felt disappointment grabbing me.
“No… I am going to meet a friend…”

He was always like that. He met girls in front of me, like it was nothing. To him, I was just a girlfriend. The word ‘love’ only came out from my mouth. Since I knew him, I had never heard him say ‘I love you’ before. To us, there weren’t any anniversaries at all. He didn’t say anything from the first day and it continued till 100 days…200days… Everyday, before we say goodbye, he would just hand me a doll, everyday, without fail. I don’t know why…

Then one day…

Me: Um, Jin, I …
Jin: What…don’t drag, just say..
Me: I love you.
Jin: ……you….um, just take this doll and go home.
That was how he ignored my ‘three words’ and handed me the doll. Then he disappeared, like he was running away. The dolls I received from him everyday, filled my room, one by one. There were many…
Then one day came, my 15th year old birthday. When I got up in the morning, I pictured a party with him, and stranded myself in my room, waiting for his call. But… lunch passed, dinner passed… and soon the sky was dark… he still didn’t call. It was already tiring to look at the phone anymore. Then around 2am in the morning, he suddenly called me and woke me from my sleep. He told me to come out of the house. Still, I felt joy and I ran out happily.
Me: Jin…
Jin: Here…take this…
Again, he handed me a little doll.
Me: What’s this?
Jin: I didn’t give it to you yesterday, so I am giving it to you now. I’m going home now, bye.
Me: Wait, wait! Do you know what today is?
Jin: Today? Huh?
I felt so sad, I thought he would remember my birthday. He turned around and walked away like nothing had happen.Then I shouted… “Wait…”
Jin: You have something to say?
Me: Tell me, tell me you love me…
Jin: What?!
Me: Tell me
I put my pathetic self behind and clung on to him. But he just said simple cold words and left.
“I don’t want to say…that I love someone so easily, if you are desperate to hear it, then find someone else.”
That was what he said. Then he ran off. My legs felt numb… and I collapsed to the ground. He didn’t want to say it easily… How could he…. I felt that… Maybe he is not the right guy for me…
After that day, I stranded myself at home crying, just crying. He didn’t call me, although I was waiting. He just continued handing me a little doll every morning outside my house. That’s how those dolls piled up in my room… everyday
After a month, I got myself together and went to school. But what made the pain resurface was that… I saw him on a street… with another girl… He had a smile on his face, one that he never showed me…as he touched the doll… I ran straight back home and looked at the dolls in my room, and tears fell… Why did he gave these to me… Those dolls are probably picked out by some other girls…In a fit of anger, I threw the dolls around. Then suddenly, the phone rang. It was him. He told me to come out to the bus stop outside my house. I tried to calm myself down and walked to the bus stop. I kept reminding myself that I am going to forget him, that… it’s going to end. Then he came into my sight, holding a big doll.

Jin: Jo, I thought you were pissed, you really came?
I couldn’t help hating him, acting like nothing had happen and joking around. Soon, he held out the doll as usual…
Me: I don’t need it. Jin: What….why…
I grabbed the doll from his hands and threw it on the road.
Me: I don’t need this doll, I don’t need it anymore!! I don’t want to see a person like you again!
I spitted out all the words that were inside me. But unlike other days, his eyes very shaking.
“I’m sorry” He apologized in a tiny voice. He then walked over to the road to pick up the doll…
Me: You stupid! Why are you picking up the doll?! Just throw it away!!!

But he ignored me and just went to pick the doll. Then…

Honk~ Honk~
With a loud honk, a big truck was heading towards him.
“Jin! Move! Move away!” I shouted… But he didn’t hear me, he squatted down and picked up the doll.
“Jin, move!” HONK~!! “Boom!” That sound, so terrifying.
That’s how he went away from me. That’s how he went away without even opening his eyes to say one word to me.
After that day, I had to go through everyday with guiltiness and the sadness of losing him… And after spending two months like a crazy person… I took out the dolls.

Those were the only gifts he left me since the day we started going out. I remembered the days I spent with him and started to count the days… when we were in love…

“One…two… three…” That was how… I started to count the dolls…
“Four hundred and eighty four… four hundred and eighty five…” It all ended with 485 dolls.
I then started to cry again, with a doll in my arms. I hugged it tightly, then suddenly…

“I love you~, I love you~” I dropped the dolls,shocked.

“I….lo..ve…you??” I picked up the dolls and pressed its stomach.

“I love you~ I love you~” It can’t be! I pressed all the dolls’ stomach as it piled on the side.
“I love you~”
“I love you~”
“I love you~”
Those words came out non-stop. I…love you… Why didn’t I realize that….That his heart was always by my side, protecting me. Why didn’t I realize that he love me this much… I took out the doll under the bed and pressed it’s stomach, that was the last doll, the one that fell on the road. It had his blood stain on it. The voice came out, the on that I was missing so much…

“Jo…Do you know what today is? We’ve been loving each other for 486 days. Do you know what 486 is? I couldn’t say I love you…. Um… since I was too shy… If you forgive me and take this doll, I will say that I love you… everyday… till I die… Jo… I love you…”

The tears came flowing out of me. Why? Why? I asked god, why do I only know about all this now? He can’t be by my side, but he loved me until his last minute…

For that… and for that reason… to me… it became courage… to live a beautiful life….

Don't Wait to say "I Love You"

2005-07-08T03:35:00.000-07:00

Billy loved Katie with all his heart. But he never told a Single soul. Katie secretly loved him too. But she thought she would never have a chance with him. Billy asked his friends what they think of her and his friends thought she was gay. They didn't like her at all. So Billy just went along with them. They all made fun of her and made her feel really bad. Katie was so upset.

One day they followed her home from school making fun of her the whole way home. Once she got inside her house she dropped to the floor cringe. She had a crush on Billy since 3rd grade. She didn't know what to do. When Billy got home he felt real bad about what he had done. So he decided to go to Katie's house to tell her he was sorry and that he really loves her.

When he got there he knocked on the door no one answered.

The door was open so he walked in. He walked into the living room and found Katie lying dead on the floor. She had slit her wrists. Billy was so up set . He knew it was his fault she killed her self. And now he could never tell her how he really felt.

The lesson of this story is: Don't wait to until the last minute to tell someone how you really feel. Because it just might be too late. And don't always go by what your friends say, follow your heart.

50 Reasons to be a Woman

2005-07-07T01:05:00.000-07:00

Love, Faith, Destiny

Rules That Guys Wished Girls Knew

2005-07-06T21:51:00.000-07:00

2. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.

3. Learn to work the toilet seat: if it's up put it down.

4. Don't cut your hair. Ever.

5. Birthdays, Valentines, and Anniversaries are not quests to see if he can find the perfect present, again!

6. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.

7. Sometimes, he's not thinking about you. Live with it.

8. Don't ask him what he's thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as navel lint, the shotgun formation and monster trucks.

9. Get rid of your cat. And no, it's not different, it's just like every other cat.

10. Dogs are better than ANY cats. Period.

11. Sunday = Sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be.

12. Shopping is not a sport.

13. Anything you wear is fine. Really.

14. You have enough clothes.

15. You have too many shoes.

16. Crying is blackmail. Use it if you must, but don't expect us to like it.

17. Your brother is an idiot, you ex-boyfriend is an idiot and your Dad probably is too.

18. Ask for what you want. Subtle hints don't work.

19. No, he doesn't know what day it is. He never will. Mark anniversaries on a calendar.

20. Yes, pissing standing up is more difficult than peeing from point blank range. We're bound to miss sometimes.

21. Most guys own two or three pairs of shoes -- What makes you think we'd be any good at choosing which pair, out of thirty, would look good with your dress?

22. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers.

23. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.

24. Your Mom doesn't have to be our best friend.

25. Foreign films are best left to foreigners.

26. Check you oil.

27. Don't give us 50 rules when 25 will do.

28. Don't fake it. We'd rather be ineffective than deceived.

29. It is neither in your best intrest or ours to take the quiz together.

30. Anything we said 6 or 8 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. All comments become null and void after 7 days.

31. If you don't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.

32. If something we said can be interpreted two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad and angry, we meant the other one.

33. Let us ogle. If we don't look at other women, how can we know how pretty you are?

34. You can either ask us to do something OR tell us how you want it done -- not both.

35. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.

36. Christopher Columbus didn't need directions, and neither do we.

37. Women wearing Wonder bras and low-cut blouses lose their right to complain about having their boobs stared at.

38. Consider Golf a mini-vacation from you. We need it, just like you do.

39. Telling us that the models in the men's magazines are airbrushed makes you look jealous and petty and it's certainly not going to deter us from reading the magazine.

40. The relationship is never going to be like it was the first two months we were going out.

AND FINALLY, THE NUMBER ONE RULE:
1. Don't rub the lamp if you don't want the genie to come out.

Love, Faith, Destiny

A Sweet Love Story

2005-07-06T00:47:00.000-07:00

John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn't, the girl with the rose. His interest in her had begun thirteen months before in a Florida library. Taking a book off the shelf he found himself intrigued, not with the words of the book, but with the notes penciled in the margin. The soft handwriting reflected a thoughtful soul and insightful mind.

In front of the book, he discovered the previous owner's name, Miss Hollis Maynell. With time and effort he located her address. She lived in New York City. He wrote her a letter introducing himself and inviting her to correspond. The next day he was shipped overseas for service in World War II

During the next year and one-month the two grew to know each other through the mail. Each letter was a seed falling on a fertile heart. A Romance was budding. Blanchard requested a photograph, but she refused. She felt that if he really cared, it wouldn't matter what she looked like.

When the day finally came for him to return from Europe, they scheduled their first meeting - 7:00 pm at Grand Central Station in New York.

"You'll recognize me, " she wrote, "by the red rose I'll be wearing on my lapel." So at 7:00 he was in the station looking for a girl whose heart he loved, but whose face he'd never seen.

I'll let Mr. Blanchard tell you what happened: A young women was coming toward me, her figure long and slim. Her blonde hair lay back in curls from her delicate ears; her eyes were blue as flowers. Her lips and chin had a gentle firmness, and in her pale green suit she was like springtime come alive. I started toward her, entirely forgetting to notice that she was not wearing a rose. As I moved, a small, provocative smile curved her lips. "Going my way, sailor?" she murmured. Almost uncontrollably I made one step closer to her, and then I saw Hollis Maynell. She was standing almost directly behind the girl. A women well past 40, she had graying hair tucked under a worn hat. She was more than plump, her thick-ankled feet thrust into low-heeled shoes. The girl in the green suit was walking quickly away. I felt as though I split in two, so keen was my desire to follow her, and yet so deep was my longing for the women whose spirit had truly companioned me and upheld my own.

And there she stood. Her pale, plump face was gentle and sensible, her gray eyes had a warm and kindly twinkle. I did not hesitate. My fingers gripped the small worn blue leather copy of the book that was something precious, something perhaps even better than love, a friendship for which I had been and must ever be grateful.

I squared my shoulders and saluted and held out the book to the women, even though while I spoke I felt choked by the bitterness of my disappointment. "I'm Lieutenant John Blanchard, and you must be Miss Maynell. I am so glad you could meet me; may I take you to dinner?"

The women's face broadened into a tolerant smile. "I don't know what this is about, son," she answered, "but the young lady in the green suit who just went by, she begged me to wear this rose on my coat. And she said if you were to ask me out to dinner, I should go and tell you that she is waiting for you in the big restaurant across the street. She said it was some kind of test!"

It's not difficult to understand and admire Miss Maynell's wisdom. The true nature of a heart is seen in it's response to the unattractive. "Tell me whom you love," Houssaye wrote, "And I will tell you who you are."
Tell You Friends About This Story!

Installing Love

2005-07-04T18:52:00.000-07:00

Tech Support: Yes, ... how can I help you?

Customer: Well, after much consideration, I've decided to install Love.
Can you guide me though the process?

Tech Support: Yes. I can help you. Are you ready to proceed?

Customer: Well, I'm not very technical, but I think I'm ready.
What do I do first?

Tech Support: The first step is to open your Heart. Have you located
your Heart?

Customer: Yes, but there are several other programs running now.
Is it okay to install Love while they are running?

Tech Support: What programs are running ?

Customer: Let's see, I have Past Hurt, Low Self-Esteem, Grudge
and Resentment running right now.

Tech Support: No problem, Love will gradually erase Past Hurt from
your current operating system. It may remain in your permanent memory
but it will no longer disrupt other programs. Love will eventually
override Low Self-Esteem with a module of its own called High
Self-Esteem. However, you have to completely turn off Grudge and
Resentment. Those programs prevent Love from being properly installed.
Can you turn those off ?

Customer: I don't know how to turn them off. Can you tell me how?

Tech Support: With pleasure. Go to your start menu and invoke
Forgiveness. Do this as many times as necessary until Grudge and
Resentment have been completely erased.

Customer: Okay, done! Love has started installing itself. Is that normal?

Tech Support: Yes, but remember that you have only the base program.
You need to begin connecting to other Hearts in order to get the
upgrades.

Customer: Oops! I have an error message already. It says,
"Error - Program not run on external components."
What should I do?

Tech Support: Don't worry. It means that the Love
program is set up to run on Internal Hearts, but has not yet been run
on your Heart. In non-technical terms, it simply means you have to Love
yourself before you can Love others.

Customer: So, what should I do?

Tech Support: Pull down Self-Acceptance; then click on the following
files: Forgive-Self; Realize Your Worth; and Acknowledge your
Limitations.

Customer: Okay, done.

Tech Support: Now, copy them to the "My Heart" directory. The system
will overwrite any conflicting files and begin patching faulty
programming. Also, you need to delete Verbose Self-Criticism from all
directories and empty your Recycle Bin to make sure it is completely
gone and never comes back.

Customer: Got it. Hey! My heart is filling up with new files.
Smile is playing on my monitor and Peace and Contentment are copying
themselves all over My Heart. Is this normal?

Tech Support: Sometimes. For others it takes awhile, but eventually
everything gets it at the proper time. So Love is installed and
running. One more thing before we hang up. Love is Freeware.
Be sure to give it and its various modules to everyone you meet.
They will in turn share it with others and return some cool modules back to you.


Customer: Thank you, God.


Please send this to every one you know.

A Sad Love Story

2005-07-03T23:13:00.000-07:00

It had been raining for more than a week, so much rain it made everyday seemed so restless and gloomy. She called and said she was coming up. It was the third time she came up to see me that week. I carried her excuse of why she came all the way here and went to meet her at the nearby seven-eleven. She was standing there alone, carrying her red umbrella. Her friend had dropped her off. It was raining and she was shivering. She looked weak and fragile in the harsh rain, wearing not enough to keep her warm.

I walked up to her and said, "You shouldn't come see me anymore," and stuff like how we shouldn't be together.

She said, "I miss you."

I told her coldly, "Lets go, I'll take you home."

She did not open up her umbrella, I knew she wanted to share mine.

I said, "Open up your umbrella, let's go."

Unwillingly, She opened up her umbrella and walked with me to the car. She said she hadn't eat lunch or dinner and asked if we could stop at some place to eat.

Right away I answered with a stoned heart, "No!"

Disappointed, she asked me to take her to the train station, she said she would take the train back home.

Maybe it was the rain, all the trains were full of people with umbrellas and suit cases who were eager to get home, not caring about who just passed by. We waited and waited, she looked at me innocently. Being together for so long, of course I knew what she meant. I understand how she must feel when she came all this way here in this kind of weather and I treat her like this. With her soft eyes staring at me, I felt guilt and wanted to let her stay for the night.

But reality struck again, I said to her coldly, "Let's go try the other train station."

We were living in the same apartment building, on the same floor. Back then there were four of us, and we got along well. We would always eat dinner together, watch movies, and sometimes go camping. We were more like a family, but I didn't know I would end up falling in love with the only girl of the four. Maybe it was during the last year of college, having living together for two years, we developed deep feelings for each other. After she graduated she went back home, and I stayed for one more year to finish school. During that year I was only able to take the train down to see her on holidays, but never for long. That was how we kept the treasured relationship.

  We were walking along the side of the road. She was in front of me and I was right behind her. Her umbrella had a broken spoke. She looked liked a wounded soldier, carrying her rusted rifle walking weakly. Many times, she was too into thinking or whatever she was doing, drifting off the road, she almost got hit by the cars passing by. I wanted to just take her in my arms, but with the love I had for her and the constant pain in my stomach, I did nothing. On the way, we passed by the park where we use to always go. 
       
 She begged and said, "Lets go in the park just for a little while please, I promise I'll go home right after this." 
       
 With her begging, my cold heart softened, but I still put up an annoyed face and walked in the park. I was just sitting on the benches looking like I wanted to leave. She went to the big oak tree and she was looking for something. I knew she was looking for what we wrote on that tree with a silver ink pen half a year ago. If I remember it right, it said, "Chris and Susan was here, Chris had tea and Susan was drinking hot chocolate. Hope Chris and Susan would always remember this day, always loving each other, forever." She was looking around for quite a while, then she came back slowly with tears on her face. 
       
       She said, "Chris, I can't find it, it's not there anymore." 
       
 I felt so sour inside, there was a stream of pain, flowing into my heart, the kind of pain I've never felt before. But all I could do was pretend I didn't care, and said, "Can we go now?" 
       
 I opened up my big black umbrella, she was just standing there, didn't want to leave yet, hoping there was still a chance. She said, "You made up the story of you and that other girl didn't you? I know I frustrate you sometimes, but I'll change, can't we start over?" 
       
 I didn't say a word, just looked down and shook my head. After that we just kept on walking towards the train station, didn't say a word to each other. 
       
 Four years ago, the doctor said I had cancer, but it was found early, so it was still curable. Thinking that it was okay, I started living my normal life again, and even forgot about the cancer. I didn't think about the cancer again and did not go back to the doctor. Until a month ago, my stomach was hurting for two weeks straight, and the nightmare awakened me again. First I thought the pain wouldl go away, but it grew stronger until to the point that I couldn't take it anymore. I went back to the doctor and took an X-ray. The picture came out and there was a big black spot, which proved the truth that I did not want to believe. I was at the most glittering part of my life, but it was coming to an end. I wanted myself and the people around me to go through the least pain possible, so I decided to commit suicide. But I couldn't let people find out about my intentions, especially Susan, the person I love the most in this whole world, who still doesn't know about the truth. Susan was still young, she shouldn't have to go through this. So I made up some stories and lied to her. It was a cruel thing to do, and it broke her heart, but it was the fastest way to wipe out three years's feelings. I didn't have much time, because I would soon start to loose hair and she would find out eventually. But now I'm close to succeeding, this drama would soon be over. Thirty minutes more this would all come to an end, that was what I had in mind. 
       
 The train had stopped running so I called a taxi for her. We were just standing there, waiting, loosing our last moments in silence. 
       
 I saw the taxi from far away, I held my tears and said to her, "Take care of yourself, take good care of yourself." 
       
 She didn't talk, just nodded lightly, and then opened up her misshaped umbrella and stepped out on the street. Out in the rain, we became two single life forms, one red, one black, so far away from each other. I opened the door for her and she got in, then I close the gate that would separate me from her forever. I stood by the car, staring in the dark window, at the first love in my life, also the last one, walking out of my life. The car started, driving into the street. Finally I couldn't hold my sorrow and the twist in my heart any longer, waving my arms rapidly chasing after the taxi, because I knew, this would be the last time I see her. I wanted to tell her I still love her, I wanted to tell her to stay, I wanted to tell her so much, but the taxi had already turned in the corner. Warm tears kept falling down my face, blended with the cold rain drops. I was cold, not because of the rain. I was cold inside.
       
 She left, and I didn't get anymore of her phone calls even until today. I know she didn't see my tears, because they were washed away by the rain. I left without regrets. But I'm not Chris, I'm that girl Susan, using my memory, and his diary I found after one year since he left, writing down these last words.

A CUTE POEM FOR A CUTE GIRL

2005-07-03T18:09:00.000-07:00

You changed my world with a blink of an eye
That is something that I can not deny
You put my soul from worst to best
That is why I treasure you my dearest Marites

You just don't know what you have done for me
You even pushed me to the best that I can be
You really are an angel sent from above
To take care of me and shower with love

When I'm with you I will not cry even a single a tear
And your touch have chased away all of my fear
You have given me a life that I could live worthwhile
It is even better everytime you smile

It so magical those things you've made
To bring back my faith that almost fade
Now my life is a dream come true
It all began when I was loved by you

Now I have found what I am looking for
It's you and your love and nothing more
Co'z you have given me this feeling of contentment
In my life something I've never felt

I wish I could talk 'til the end of day
But now I'm running out of things to say
So I'll end by the line you already know
"I LOVE YOU" more than what I could show

----Author: Anonymous-----

God sent you

2005-06-23T23:41:00.000-07:00

One day a sweet little girl becomes puzzled about her origin. "How did I get here, Mommy?" she asks.

Her mother replies, using a well-worn phrase, "Why God sent you, Honey."

"And did God send you too, Mommy?" she continues.

"Yes, Sweetheart, he did."

"And Daddy, and Grandma and Grandpa, and their moms and dads, too?"

"Yes, Honey, all of them, too."

The child shakes her head in disbelief.

"Then you're telling me there's been no sex in this family for over 200 years? No wonder everyone is so grouchy

2005-06-22T23:36:00.000-07:00

A bus carrying only ugly people crashes into an oncoming truck, and
everyone inside dies. They then get to meet their maker and, because
of
the grief they have experienced, he decides to grant them one wish
each,
before they enter Paradise.

They're all lined up, and God asks the first one what the wish is."I
want to be gorgeous," and so God snaps His fingers, and it is done.

The second one in line hears this and says "I want to be gorgeous
too."

Another snap of His fingers and the wish is granted. This goes on for
a while but when God is halfway down the line, the last guy in the line
starts laughing. When there are only ten people left, this guy is =20
rolling
on the floor, laughing his head off. Finally, God reaches this guy and
asks him what his wish will be.

The guy eventually calms down and says:"Make 'em all ugly again".

NEXT TIME YOU'RE LAST IN LINE -- CONSIDER YOURSELF BLESSED

WHY DO MEN PEE STANDING UP??

2005-06-22T01:04:00.000-07:00

God was just about done creating humans, but he had two parts left over and couldn't quite
decide how to split them between Adam and Eve. He thought He might just as well ask them.

He told them one of the things He had left was a thing that would allow the owner to pee while
standing up. "It's a very handy thing," God told them, "and I was wondering if either one of you had a
preference for it." Well, Adam jumped up and down and begged, "Oh, please give that to me! I'd love
to be able to do that! It seems like just the sort of thing a man should have. Please! Pleeease! Give it
to me!" On and on he went like an excited little boy. Eve just smiled and told God that if Adam really
wanted it so badly, he co uld have it. So God gave Adam the thing that allowed him to pee standing
up.

Adam was so excited he just started whizzing all over the place - first on the side of a rock, then
he wrote his name in the sand, and then he tried to see if he could hit a stump ten feet away -
laughing with delight all the while. God and Eve watched him with amusement and then God said to
Eve, "Well, I guess you're kind of stuck with the last thing I have left." "What's it called?" asked Eve.
"Brains," said God

If Only I have, I will

2005-06-21T00:38:00.000-07:00

A friend is someone who smiles when you smile, laughs when
you laugh, and holds your hand when you cry. But what if a
friend fell in love with you? Will you fall for him too?

"You always call me 'tol' whenever you have trouble and
needs something to console. I have never hesitated to
approach you every time I notice you having double thoughts
in a situation that frustrates you, but in return, you do
the same. I have given you everything that will make you
satisfy and happy, but in return, you made me grow and true
to myself. I have never wanted to see you cry, but in
return, you never wanted to see me hurt...Friend, I know, you
will never be as thankful as I am now of having you in my
life, I just want you to know how lucky I am of having you
as my best friend". These are his simple but very
meaningful words when I had my debut three years ago. Maybe
to others, this sounds so sweet and must be remembered for
the rest of a man's life, but to me, I'd rather forget it
than to suffer in a more painful feeling of recalling those
times when I believed, loved and hurt.

I just remember four years ago, the very first time we met.
It was in his dad's car. He was crying. And when I was
about to ask him, he suddenly opened the door and said,
"All girls are all the same!" and you immediately walked
away. I was shocked and never found the courage of running
after him. I didn't actually understand what he said, and
all I knew was, I just liked to know him better. On the
next day, I decided to look for him and help him to
anything that was bothering in his mind ('I thought I could
help'). I bought a diary for him so that it could help him
to ease his mind and heart when facing problems like that,
because I know, he only lacks advice and ability to speak
what he feels. And maybe, having that diary could help him
in improving. I thought it was easy for me finding him
because his dad and my mom we're best friends before, but
then I was wrong.

Dissatisfied, I went home. Nothing was in my mind. All I
saw was his face and his tears flowing in his cheeks. As I
was about to open the door of my room, someone shocked me
by tapping my shoulder. I thought of ghosts or anything
that terrorizes me every time I hear stories as such. When
I turned my back toward the person, "It's you!!!" I shouted
and looking amazingly on him. He bowed and whispered, "I'm
so sorry...it's just..." I don't know what to do then. I felt
something like I was so much hurt and damaged because of
the trauma of the last time we met. "It's just I was really
damn of hurting someone who didn't deserve to be hurt like
you", he said. For unknown reasons, I hugged him tight and
gave the diary immediately to him. I actually didn't know
what the hell I was doing, all I knew was I wanted him to
feel at ease and comfortable. All I knew was that I fell
for him for the second time we met. If only I had a chance
and even a gram of confidence to tell him I love him, I
will.

Days and weeks came. We became so close. We made sure that
we see each other often. Every time troubles came to us we
never forget each other's company. We knew in our hearts
that we only found the best advice and friendship with each
other, and no one else can disagree to that and our parents
can testify to it. We became so much closer that we decided
to have the same dreams like dreaming of the same wedding
ambiance. White carpet, whit roses, white motif...all white
surrounds our wedding day. I saw he's face really
tantalizing of seeing his future wedding with someone,
while me, seeing myself having that wedding just with him.

Months came. We celebrated my debut with so much happiness
and contentment in my heart. Of course, he was my escort.
He told many stories about our friendship and about our
experiences to many people. That time, I was sure to what I
exactly felt for him, even if I didn't know if he loves me
too, I didn't care. If only I had a chance and even a gram
of confidence to tell him I love him in front of my guests
and our friends, I will. But then I have none...

One day, when I was cleaning my room and reminiscing the
times I was with him, he called. I thought he missed me so
much and probably that's the reason of calling me in the
phone. "'tol', I'm in love". Those were his words of
happiness. I was not actually hurt knowing the truth that I
was not that lucky girl have chosen. But the more words of
glee and contentment came out his mouth, led me of feeling
being jealous and uneasy on him. But because I knew in
myself that I loved him so much, I sacrificed that feeling
and let him feel I was so happy with his decision. If only
I had a chance and even a gram of confidence to tell him I
love him in front of the woman he thought a girl of his
dreams, I will. But then I have none...

Two years after, he was married to that propitious woman. I
never dreamt of that scene in my entire life; the man of my
life will marry a woman, who, unfortunately not me. I was
not actually in the mood that day. I told to myself, "I
will not come, whatever I takes". And just a few minutes,
he called, pleading for me to come for that special
occasion. His "please" was never disappointed. I came,
knowing that he fought with that never-to be-friend girl of
having me as the maid-of-honor. "I never wished that!" But
what can I do, I'm just a person who was in love with a
perfect guy, unfortunately, he was never in love with a
simple person like me.

In the church, every single seconds, I felt that place was
a hell. I felt being weary and very sick. And what really
hurt me was seeing them both happy and contented, not
minding others' feelings; even I was a victim of their
selfishness. Yuh, I was hurt but behind that hurt lies an
insult of why is the church not covered with white motif.
We actually dreamt of it before. There's no white color
except the bride's gown. Where is our dream? Huh, If only I
had a chance and a gram of confidence to tell him I love
him, in front of the priest and the altar, I will. But then
I have none...

After the wedding, I had no other news about him. Maybe, he
already had forgotten me. Actually, no one knows what was
his business after the special event of his life, all I
knew was I love him and I was willing to sacrifice
everything just to win him. I never thought that giving him
up was also the beginning of the separation of our
friendship that made me feel so dispossessed. But then,
because of lack of courage to tell him everything I felt, I
was obliged to keep quiet. Thus, I have learned to
sacrifice my happiness just to make him pleased.

And now, I was given a chance to dream here inside the
church. Every man could think that this place could be the
place of their dreams to have their sacrament of marriage-
a church with so many roses inside and outside of it,
fragrance of joy and happiness, which tickles my mind every
time I smell it. And when the silent mode of the people
around me makes me think, "what am I doing here?" I never
wanted to cry, but as I reminisce, everything I see became
black and white, everything I feel is a jagged and
scorching surface, and everything I hear is a grief for
someone who became precious to everybody like me. Flowers
will never be so adorable if something was written on it,
like "condolence". As I go nearer to him, everything makes
clearer. "I can't imagine life without you. How did you do
this to me? How did you leave someone who haven't expressed
so much of her as she loves dearly?" I grieved with
sadness. I also cried while seeing the whole church covered
with white. That was our dream before, but not in this kind
of scene. It should be in our own wedding ambiance. But I
didn't really made sense of it; I just wanted to see him
for the last time. There's nothing more I cant think of
except learning to imagine my life without him.

I almost recovered with those tears after a while. But his
father approached me. "I know, it's really hard for you"
his father said with a sad smile, "I don't like you to know
everything behind my son's death, but how could a father do
it to his son, I love him and it's your right to know about
this." I listen carefully and never had the time to close
my eyes. I don't want to miss a single word from him. Even
it's hard for my heart to be open on what I must know, I
must know it, no matter what.

"Your friend died in my car. He died because he inhaled too
much carbon monoxide inside it. He was there almost 12
hours. We never knew he was there because the car was
tinted black and maids have no idea that he'll stay there
in a long time." My body and soul is almost okay after
knowing that he died with no suffering or aches, but still
his father continues, "When we saw him, we know he's
already dead. He's heart was relaxed and his hands are cold
and already numb. But as I looked at his eyes, I saw drops
of tears flowing in his cheeks. Amazingly, those tears are
warm and fresh from his eyes. Hoping he's still alive, we
immediately send him to the hospital." He stopped for a
while and have some deep breaths and continue, "I didn't go
with them when I saw this..." He gave me a diary, which I
bought him years ago. "You open it and give a little
attention to it." After that, his father left me and so, I
started reading...

The dates of our meetings and friendly dates were all
written there. I smiled and said to myself, "Of course, he
must write it, I'm his best friend." But what I can't find
is the date when he was married. And when I'm finding it, I
saw a page where there's a simple letter written on it.

Des,

How many times did I pray you'd find me, how many wishes on
a star, gazing off into the dark, dreaming I'd see your
face, safe at home, unafraid and to captured in your
embrace. How many times, when my heart was broken. But
visions of you would keep me strong. You are with me all
along, guiding my every step. You are all that I am, and
I'll never forget.

It was you, who first believed in all that I was made to
be. It was you, looked into my eyes, you held my hand and
showed me love. And I've never been the same, since I knew
I fell for you.

Red

P.S.
If only I had a chance and even a gram of confidence for
you to know that I love you so much, I will. But then I
have none...

2005-06-20T18:44:00.000-07:00

When everybody on earth was dead and waiting to
enter Paradise, God appeared and said, "I want the men to make two lines. One
line for the men who were true heads of their household and the other line for
the men who were dominated by their women. I want all the women to report to St Peter."

Soon, the women were gone and there were two lines
of men. The line of the men who were dominated by their wives was 100 miles
long, and in the line of men who truly were heads of their household, there was
only one man.

God said, "You men should be ashamed of yourselves.
I created you to be the head of your household. You have been disobedient
and not fulfilled your purpose. I told you to be the spiritual leader in
your family. Of all of you only one obeyed. Learn from him! Tell them my son,
how did you manage to be the only one in this line?"

The man replied, "I don't know, my wife told me to
stand here."