The Girl with a few words

tired of hating

2012-02-13T21:06:00.000+03:00

i wish i knew how to let all these feelings go.
if i open myself and let it all go, i know, it wont end.
but i can feel a flood of hate inside me. pushing within my inner barriers to break free.
and its targeting just one person.
the person who taught me what the word "hate" means.
its sad and ironic
i realize how bad this reflects on my image.
but im just that passionate. i cannot hide such intense feelings
it burns
and i feel like drowning, in hate.
it is so consuming. it makes everything so personal.
i'll run away, and hope beyond all hope. i can let go of this hate
and finally, from you.

lamentations of the heart

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tired of hating

2012-02-13T21:03:00.000+03:00

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Give these a listen

2012-02-13T08:55:00.001+03:00

Trying out my new blogger application by posting about these two piano pieces I heard yesterday on an easy listening radio channel on the app called "pandora" which I LOVE

Give them a listen

hi hi hi hi

2012-02-12T22:30:00.000+03:00

it caught my attention today. how i can be the center of attention.. or.. when my parents know i exist..
today dad called me at noon.. and its not something out of the ordinary.. he calls.. when he isnt busy
and i noticed that during the spring break (when everyone else was in the house) he never called me once.. which was a good thing.. so.. having said that
i present to you my -not so new- finding.

"Retired Husband Syndrome"

(RHS) is a psychosomatic, stress related illness which has been estimated to occur in 60% of Japan's older female population.^[2] It is a condition where a woman begins to exhibit signs of physical illness and depression as their husband reaches, or approaches, retirement

The following are some of the common symptoms of RHS:^[2]

This syndrome was identified and coined by Nobuo Kurokawa^[2] and first appeared in a presentation of his to the Japanese Society of Psychosomatic Medicine in 1991.^[3] It is a condition where a woman begins to exhibit signs of physical illness and depression as their husband reaches, or approaches, retirement.^[2]

for more details:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retired_husband_syndrome

dad can give me that.. the thing is he thinks he did the right thing..

its too late Dad! im a grown up lady here.. you missed my whole life.. too late for you to wiggle urself back in..

you should've been there when i needed you the most..

>.> it still bugs me.. why do my parents think that they're the boss of me? ok.. i can blog about that later...

for you dad!

http://youtu.be/8Iq-jY7qct8

bahaha.. thanks senin xD i still think of dad when i here this

and for the peeps who dont know me..

im not a teen

this isnt a rebelling phase

thats just myself.. ungrateful selfish and immature

bite me bitches

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syria donations

2012-02-11T21:29:00.000+03:00

http://www.iico.org/AxCMSwebLive/ar_donate_online.cms

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new license

2012-02-10T22:47:00.000+03:00

i dont know if i should be feeling bad about this or not.. my morals are set differently than the average decent human being ( ex: i find no problem in lying.. is a mechanism for defense, i dont want to explain it all over again so read it here)

my lie is in this picture below

thats the eye test i did for my license. i lied and told em i dont wear glasses..
and what do we see here.. im 9 over 6! .. that's a cats eye lol..

my reasons:

1- wearing a glasses means i have to change my pictures the i took earlier that day.. (without my frames)
2- if i got into an accident and wasn't wearing my glasses = big trouble for me
3- if i didnt tell em and i just went on with the test.. ( wouldnt made much difference sine my eyesight is -1) i would have to renew it in another 5 years.. which wasnt the case.. mine now is going to last for 15! triple the time. less the fuss..

i have no guilty conscious whatsoever for lying... just wanted to share

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the 39 steps

2012-02-10T13:54:00.002+03:00

The 39 Steps by John Buchan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

one of the best crime/detective thrillers. it had a touch of Sherlock Holmes in it. it was a fast read, i found the beginning very hilarious and the expressions the author used are quiet visual and humorous. i cant wait to read more materials of his!

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its good to know.... Law 101

2012-02-06T21:58:00.000+03:00

معنى الالتزام الطبيعي

while i was working today i stumbled upon this really interesting clauses today

المادة 282

لا يسترد المدين ما أداه باختياره قاصدا أن يوفي التزاما طبيعيا، ولا يعتبر متبرعا بما أداه.

المادة 283

الالتزام الطبيعي يصلح سببا لالتزام مدني.

الالتزام الطبيعي يشبه الالتزام المدني ولكن بدون عنصر الالزام

lets say its common and more like a custom to.. bring a birthday or a wedding gift when you go to a birthday/wedding party

and lets say that you didnt buy anything.. no body would force you to cough up the money for it.. its not like they "literally" owe you..

BUT! if you pay that sum up.. you can never take it back

you might think this is going no where.. which it probably isnt..

but i just remembered a similar event..

first couple of months after taking my license i was unsure of my driving..

i went to the avenues and while i was backing my car to park.. i barely touched the other guy's car.. i dont think it made a dent or even a scratch.. but the way he talked of the chipped paint and shit.. when i offered a 20 he said it wont do ( of course i was too naive to question anything) i payed him 40 kd..

because i didnt know any better..

and now? when you hit someone even the slightest bit.. i would pay who ever to pain that bit.. but it would never be 40 kd anyway and most people would decline paying ..

anyway. now that i know a lot about law (and mentally sue everyone who bothers me ..) i cant help but think about that guy who ripped me off..

he never demanded a 40.. but the 20 i offered wasnt enough

its rather weird because now that i remember he was actually slick ( trying to remember details for his trial.. all in my head of course ..)

but yea.. the thing is .. i wasnt forced. and that money isnt rightfully mine anymore.. because of these clause

it's eltizam 6abe3i.. and even when the law doesnt abide me to pay.. the custom kinda sorta forces you..

i think its the same thing with tipping.. you dont have to.. but at the same time.. you have to

here's a little bit of thing for you to read.. its rather interesting:

تنقسم انواع الالتزام الى نوعين:
1-التزام طبيعي 2- التزام مدني

و نجد التفرقة بين هذين النوعين من الالتزام في ان الالتزام الطبيعي و ان شارك الالتزام المدني في عنصر المديونية الا انه يفتقد لعنصر المسؤولية الذي يمكن للدائن بمقتضاه جبر مدينه على التنفيذ اذا لم يقم هذا المدين بذلك طواعية.

اي اننا نستطيع جبر المدين على التنفيذ في الالتزام المدني اما الالتزام الطبيعي فيفتقر الى امكان جبر المدين على تنفيذه

الالتزام الطبيعي هو واجب ادبي يدخل في منطقة القانون فيعترف به القانون الى مدى معين و هذا المدى هو التنفيذ الاختياري حيث لا يجبر المدين على التنفيذ القهري

*و لكن ماذا لو قام المدين بتنفيذ التزامه طوعا و هو على بينة من امره؟؟؟؟؟
لا يستطيع المدين بعد ذلك ان يسترد ما دفعه تنفيذا لهذا الالتزام الطبيعي اذ ان ما دفعه ليس هبة يجوز الرجوع فيها بل هو وفاء لالتزام في ذمته.

حالات الالتزام الطبيعي :
حسب النظرية الحديثة فإن دائرة الالتزام الطبيعي قد اتسعت و اصبحت لا تقتصر فقط على الالتزام المدني الذي لم تكتمل عناصره او الذي انقضى
فأصبح تحديد الحالات يقوم على ثلاثة عناصر وهي:
1-واجب ادبي قابل للتنفيذ
بمعنى ان يكون محدد في محله و اشخاصه بما يجعله يشبه الالتزام القانوني من حيث صلاحيته للتنفيذ.

2-سمو هذا الواجب في خلق الجماعة الى حد التعارف على ضرورة الوفاء به ارضاء للضمير.

3-عدم تعارض الالتزام الطبيعي مع النظام العام

ومن التطبيقات الشائعة في هذا المجال:
1-اذا بطل التزام ناقص الاهلية بسبب عدم استيفاء الاجراءات اللازمة لصحة التزامه
2-الوصية التي لم تستوف الاجراءات الشكلية هذه الوصية تعتبر ملزمة للورثة التزاما طبيعيا
3-الهبة التي لم تتم بعقد رسمي
4-واجب الاعتراف بالجميل كالهبة الصادرة لطبيب تفانى في علاج الواهب حتى انقذه من الموت
5-واجب المساعدة كواجب الأب القادر بمساعدة ابنه عند تأسيس العمل
6-حالة الالتزام بتعويض الضرر الذي لا يوجب القانون تعويضه لعدم ثبوت مسؤولية المتسبب فيه امام القضاء
7-حالة الالتزام بالنفقة فيما بين الاقارب الذين لا يفرض القانون لهم نفقة
8-اذا دفع المدين الدعوى بالتقادم او بقوة اليمين الحاسمةاو بحجية الامر المقضي به
9-اذا تصالح التاجر المفلس مع دائنيه على دفع نسبة معينة من ديونه فإن القدر المتسامح فيه من ديونه المدنية يصير دينا طبيعيا في ذمته.

آثار الالتزام الطبيعي
1-جواز الوفاء بالالزام الطبيعي و يعتبر الوفاء به وفاء قانوني صحيح
2-جواز التعهد بوفاء الالتزام الطبيعي
3- لا مقاصة بين التزام طبيعي و التزام مدني
السبب:لأن المقاصة نوع من الوفاء القهري غير المباشر فلا يجوز التمسك بالمقاصة بين التزامين مدني و طبيعي
4-لا تجوز كفالة الالتزام الطبيعي كفالة شخصية او عينية
السبب: من المبادئ الاساسية في الكفالة عدم جواز ان يكون التزام الكفيل اشد من التزام المدين و هنا لأن الكفالة تتضمن التزام المدين التزام مدني فلا يجوز الكفالة في الالتزام الطبيعي عدا عن انكفالة لو اجيزت لفتحت سبيلا لاجبار المدين على الوفاء بطريقة غير مباشرة اذ يجبر الكفيل على الوفاء ثم يرجع الكفيل على المدين الاصلي فيكون اجبر على الوفاء بالالتزام

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happy fucking birthday

2012-02-04T23:22:00.000+03:00

i basically had three cakes.. thanks everyone for wishing me a happy birthday...
again im not celebrating the fact that i was born.. im celebrating my health and my life..
at the end of the day i started feeling bitter.. i seriously dont know what the fuck have i accomplished so far.. it made me feel worthless.. and angry knowing that even if i wanna change im still "restrained" i got a lot of anger, built up rather quickly.. its this sense of purposelessness.. i dont know where im going.. and even if i do i have two parents that will make sure i stay caged..
i hope i'll break away smoothly soon.. because if my plans dont work im leaving this shitty place... i have nothing here.. my family is broke.. we share a hideous last name and that's that..
i wanna live my life.. and i hope this time next year.. i'll be more focused, achieved and on my feet :)

until then, fuck it..

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"the" day i was blasted into existence without my concent

2012-02-03T23:04:00.000+03:00

i had no intention of writing this simply because i dont believe in it..
im talking about birthdays.
im just not a birthday person. i simply dont think it any special.. well.. if you wanna know why let's go back. exactly 23 years and 9 months a go.. the day my mom got knocked up..
before going into that lets back up a couple of months ago.. when my sister was born..
see, she was conceived on the 5th of feb 88.

i was born on the 4th of feb 89.. thats an exact year ( people thought we were twins.. mom would always say i was born on the 4rth and my sis on the 5th.. i looked older cuz i was taller.. so people thought i was a day old.. she dressed us the same too.. until i've gotten too tall o guess.. omg. then it came the period where i dressed myself.. yea 6 year old dressing herself.. thats another subject.. which fyi. people made fun of me.. but who gives a shit.. i just didnt wanna dress like my sister anymore even if it meant wearing a green shirt with a yellow jeans lol) anyhow, i suck at math but i can do a bit of simple calculation as to know that my mother was pregnent with me when my sister was 3 months old.. ( which explains why i was never breast fed and my obsession with cows..)
in conclusion, drawn from the above explanation..
my existence was a mistake.
tell me now.. why should i be celebrating it??

and its not like i dont have birthday wishes or anything.. here are some of em

belly peircing.. maybe a tongue, brow and lip piercing while im at it

this tattoo

an awesome book collection, a place to put it all in with a comfy chair

walk in closet

go wherever the hell that is.. alone

have a yorkshire terrier

learn surfing

hmmm.. thats all i want i guess..
happy fucking birthday! :) =

p.s. if any of my friends are reading this.. a message for you.. bring me one gift and ur dead..
love you

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vote

2012-02-03T00:17:00.000+03:00

i voted today.. which is a totally new experiment.. hmm i just had a thought.. anything new i do.. i'll blog and tag it 2012 so that by the end of the year i'll check em all out :D and feel this great sense of accomplishment lol.. i know you all old people might say this aint special.. but it is to me.. i mean i did vote back in college.. ( wait, does that even count?) but i think this different considering the national scale of the matter.. *checking the results as i type.. but nothing is definite yet*.. and i hope the results will come out soon.. i voted for 2 of my professors back in college.. they're really great..
when i got the paper i was so bewildered by the size of it.. and the NAMES! a lot of people i didnt know existed let alone running for the election of 2012..
it was a good day.. had lots of junk.. my friend's surgery went well.. had a friend over which was fun..
i'll talk about something more interesting tomorrow.. night

how to be a gentlemen: a timeless guide to timeless manners

2012-02-01T22:47:00.002+03:00

1. A gentleman says "please" and "thank you," readily and often.
2. A gentleman does not disparage the beliefs of others-whether they relate to matters of faith, politics, or sports teams.
3. A gentleman always carries a handkerchief, and is ready to lend it, especially to a weeping lady, should the need arise.
4. A gentleman never allows a door to slam in the face of another personmale or female, young or old, absolute stranger or longtime best friend.
5. A gentleman does not make jokes about race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation; neither does he find such jokes amusing.
6. A gentleman knows how to stand in line and how to wait his turn.
7. A gentleman is always ready to offer a hearty handshake.
8. A gentleman keeps his leather shoes polished and his fingernails clean.
9. A gentleman admits when he is wrong.
10. A gentleman does not pick a fight.
so these sounds fair.. though i am sure i do not see any of these gents in real life.. i could use some where i work.

the book is hilarious.. i liked this paragraph
((Although cell phones have become ubiquitous in the modern world, a gentleman does his best to use his cell phone in the most unobtrusive manner possible. He knows that, while many may consider a cell phone to be a necessity, there is no reason he should be obnoxious when using one. In fact, cell phones, and even wireless headsets, have become so common that no one is likely to be impressed by the fact that a gentleman owns one. He need not flaunt his newest gadgets, no matter how expensive or cutting-edge they may be, in hopes of impressing others with his social or professional status. A gentleman who seeks to shore up his self-image by the use of gadgetry, especially among strangers, is a very needy gentleman indeed.))

something about the author's writing i guess.. it is so legal. and formal.. i like it.. :D
it says that a gent never drink from a container straight away.. i REALLY.. cant help it sometimes.. if im forced to wash the glass.. then i wouldnt bother using one i guess..

SO! If ur one of the people who do this... shame on you.. ur no gentlemen at all :P

A gentleman does not switch on his cell phone and launch into a conversation the moment his plane has landed, simply because a flight attendant has told
him it is safe to do so.

Although a gentleman may be enjoying music, by means of his personal sound system and with his earbuds plugged in, he still keeps the volume turned to
a reasonable level, knowing that an earth-shattering sound level may well be shattering the nerves of the persons seated near him.

A gentleman does not attempt to walk and send a text message at the same time

A gentleman does not attempt to walk and send a text message at the same time

In the midst of even his most strenuous workout, a gentleman does not grunt more loudly than necessary.

A gentleman does not pick his nose in public. Knowing that bad habits are far too easily formed, he is wise if he does not pick his nose in private, either.

A gentleman does not pick his nose in public. Knowing that bad habits are far too easily formed, he is wise if he does not pick his nose in private, either.

A gentleman knows how to make a grilled cheese sandwich at two o'clock in the morning and how to make an omelet at seven.

A gentleman knows how to make a grilled cheese sandwich at two o'clock in the morning and how to make an omelet at seven.

If a gentleman feels the urge to color his mustache, he shaves his mustache off. LOOL

A gentleman never wears the same pair of blue jeans two days in a row. He knows that common hygiene and common courtesy demand that they rest for a good twenty-four hours between wearings.

A gentleman never salts his food before tasting it. He would never insult the cook in that way.

A gentleman never asks a woman if she is pregnant. He never asks, "Haven't you had that baby yet?" LOOL

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confused..

2012-01-31T22:23:00.001+03:00

I've always been alone.. it is funny when you think about it this way: a middle kid born in a really large family (5 sisters a brother).. i realized what it meant to be lonely even when i shared my bedroom with 3 of my sisters.. i tasted loneliness.. and it was exactly to my liking.. i couldn't escape everyone though.. because.. we used to.. and still share almost everything to the point of suffocation. even though i could never have my own space.. i was good in finding corners in a tiny apartment. when mom caught me she thought i was up to mischief .. though she still doesn't realize that when i wanna be bad... i'll do it right in the open.. ( i wrote on walls: wrote silly rhyming poems and stick-men)... and now.. i can recall all these spaces and thoughts.. the air itself. the memory is lucid. because i found inner peace. i was never confused when im alone.. when when i became overwhelmed by myself and my revelations.. it was me i accepted it as an absolute unchangeable fact of life.. and the fact that i am alone. it wasn't significant back then.i was young and nonchalant. i just didn't care..

as i grew.. i started making friends.. because i had to.. i used to pick em out of sheer convenience.. we were in the same class in the same school.. we had common friends.. she was the only one who cared.. etc. until college.. and now that i have passed that period of my life. i can honestly confirm this.. my x best friend (a girl i knew for 10 years: left me because she cant see me hanging out with other friends..) we became friends because we had a common friend. thats it.. we are not compatible and EVERYONE knew it.. some even said it to our faces. compatibility is essential.. we didnt talk most of the time. because we were that different and she was one of those kinda people ( ur either with me or against me).

after college.. i have collected gems.. carefully hand picked friends who are loyal. nonjudgmental and supportive all the way to Antarctica..
i couldnt pick my family.. which is not fair.. especially when ur mom is as merciless as Hitler to the jews.. a father who is kind but has no say in whatever hitler.. oh, sorry.. Mom! was saying..
religious close minded sisters.. typical kuwaitis.. they dont care about each other.. would blame each other to get on my mom's good graces.. *pukes*
so. it was only fair now to look for people i *want* in my life.. someone who is honest. open minded. supportive.. and i have.. but most people tell me that i need more friends.. and i wasnt buying that.. i was fine.. until recently. i noticed that i kept spending my days alone and that my friends are busy with their lives.. and just because i had nothing going on on my life doesnt mean they dont.. so i took the initiative and dived back into the social game..
and it feels like diving.. ur running out of air and time. ur skimming through the whole ocean where there are lots of "fishes"
i am still diving.. and so far so good. i met a lot of new people everyone has been so great.. i either got a laugh, an amazing insight.. or food.. so its all good. lol
the thing is.. i dont feel as lonely as i did before because of all these people that i let into my life and im not sure how i feel about that.. its not a matter of violated privacy or untrodden grounds where u get the jitters and be all scared.. but i am confused.. lonely was all i had.. it was there.. lonely doesnt mean "empty" to me its just as real as any person existing in my life.
sometimes.. i try to hide.. just to see if it'll come back again. but i cant feel it like before..
i dont know what to do.. or how im supposed to feel really.. i cant make up my mind because its good that i have people in my life who love what i love but it sucks as well because you will be dependent on them.. u might need them and i dont want to like or need anyone.. it makes me weak and it makes me feel bad. a heavy sense of dread.. like im walking on a thin rope and im about to fall.
loneliness made me strong.. somewhat apathetic, mean and cold.. but i was good to myself.. so i didnt give a shit?
im really confused..
help me.

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book review: wuthering heights

2012-01-30T23:10:00.002+03:00

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

this book exceeded my expectations. because i actually expected A LOT from this book.. because everyone is talking about it. you hear it in conversations between friends. in movies and even in other books! i just had to read it.. its a classic. but i didn't expect much from the author ( i blame her sister for that matter.. yes, you Charlotte. when i read vilette. but all of that went down the drain when i finished this.. the idea seems so genuine for its time. the plot was carefully written. the frame of this work was done by a master.. i loved how it started right from the middle.. with a guy who you'd swear that he's the hero of this novel. but then it twists and turns and you'll realize that he's not in the spotlight anymore and he shouldn't be either. im so in love with how things turned out really and not because it's a romance novel. romance is not my cup of tea and any romantic book would actually need to pull some extra effort to deliver the content with satisfaction and content (on an unrelated note. that's why i don't like Emma. Jane Austen). but the plot is worth a thousand times more.. not that it'll leave your head ticking and tocking.. its perfectly suitable for a bed time material.. and when you're done.. you'll feel.. raw ingenuity :)

anf if you happened to love romance well. then you're in for a treat.. and a bit of bitterness but we all need that mix in one shot sometimes :D

i really cannot describe how everything is marvelous. even the names and how they were picked ( i found the name "Catherine" being repeated to show you just exactly how the author wants this plot to be.. exactly the way she drew it in her head..) the same story. repeating itself.. there's all kinds of emotions.. you laugh you cry and you will certainly go through everything the author went to.. not just sympathizing with the characters. but with the person who wrote it all. and getting all these emotions with the written words is what a good author is all about.

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the oculus

2012-01-28T17:25:00.000+03:00

he Occulus is the act of seeing oneself, and one's relationship to others and to the world as a whole, under no illusions. We should treat all three as a unified whole and engage that whole with no pretenses: only compassion, understanding, and a Renaissance of New Global Thought. Each individual leg of the triangle is part and parcel of the greater Unity. A better society must be founded on individuals who recognize that fact; a healthy individual does not obsess on themselves, on others, or on the planet, s/he sees them as One. Each must be tended to in equal measure to create a more glorious self, community, and planet. The Occulus is a symbol of Right Vision and Being. For example, wars do not really make sense for any reason besides preventing genocide. People should be well rewarded for extremely hard work, but they should not cause others to suffer or die so they can make $100 million+ a year. The fiercest shark still relies on its environment, and the environment is teetering on the verge of collapse.

Enough is enough. I dreamt with Martin Luther King where all humanity was free, and the Occulus represents my eyes opening from that dream to find it a reality. Though it has been profaned, we all live in Eden if we just take a second to reflect. Eden is a world made more perfect by striving to fulfill our highest personal potential, by creating a playing field that is not rigged and booby-trapped so that even those who are educated and work hard struggle, by sealing the cracks that our most vulnerable fall though and caring intelligently for those who will inevitably still fall, by recognizing that we are all just humans doing the best we can with what we were given. It is a place where we take only as much as we have earned without disregarding any aspect of the triangle, and where we respect the greater Unity or God—however we describe the Whole beyond total comprehension. Eden is a world where we all sit at the table of brotherhood…revere our own divinity as Masters of our Planet, and of each other as co-habitants and co-Rulers; where our resources are not tied up in industries of death and graft—oil and bad banking, e.g.—and our lives not governed by shameful politics. We disgrace ourselves when we treat others badly, or waste wantonly. Eden is not a mythical place, we have never left it. The original sin was forgetting that which the Occulus represents—to return to Eden we must again care for ourselves, each other, and our planet. This is Right Thought. The keys to pollution and overfishing may be as simple as public transportation and realizing that we do not need meat at every single meal.

I dreamt with Martin Luther King, and when I woke up, it was with my third eye open. As I blinked before the Light I realized that it was clear as day who still walks around clenching their third eye closed. The Occulus is about saying: "I see You, I see Me, I see Us." It is thus about Right Speech—the time of liars, hypocrites, and misrepresentation must end. It is about communicating that understanding and mode of thought to others, which is after all the point of Occupy. It is about productive action that is also Right Action. Our habits in one place can kill others elsewhere and damage the environment, and we cannot not ignore these malapropos “externalities.” We handicap our happiness and ecosystem by driving and not demanding or supporting better public transportation. Making drugs illegal instead of treating addicts costs big money and causes death and instability around the world. When we are not careful about what we consume, companies think it is acceptable to poison us—consumers, workers, livestock, and the planet.

The Occulus is to be a symbol of any movement or idea that strives to bring our dear planet to Light, rationally and compassionately; balanced. It is a symbol of respect for the Visible and the Invisible, human or not. There are fields that connect us that we are only just beginning to understand—there is a wealth of scientific evidence to support this. The rings around the planetary unity represent the magnetosphere, a literal and here symbolic field created by the living planet that binds us together and protects us. It is nice to think that it represents the brain and life force of our planet—a planet like Mars has no magnetosphere because its core is still and dead—without it, the solar wind would cook Earth into oblivion. It is harder to describe the personal fields created by neural/vital energy, but they are very real. The magnetosphere in the image is thus also to be thought of as symbolically (inter)personal. It is the embodied mind which governs our interactions with the universe around us (thus there is a “brainstem” below the planet/personal Unity). The greater Unity—and our origin as stardust—is represented by the nebula and space.

Many things are passed off as truths, but the Occulus represents at least a piece of the Ultimate Truth, unladen by dogma. These are not crazy ideas: these are the things that our most revered ancestors have been telling us for millennia. Our understanding has simply lagged behind our reverence. The Occulus represents and indicates pure informed awareness, with no agenda besides framing our collective action towards a better world. The Bible says that the truth will set you free—the Occulus represents that sentiment without the trappings of Christianity but no less sacrosanct. In my dream I saw what was True; I saw it with many countless others. My Occupy co-dreamers are shedding light on the obscure, they see the good and bad, and they are shouting to promote the Good. They are in Hades who cannot comprehend their place in Unity. Like returning across the Styx after visiting with shades, I am changed by this common dream. It is the peculiarity of seeing the quantum subtleties of the realms of the gods…and those once loved who are now strangers with downcast gaze. And now, the Walking Dead are blatantly obvious as they stalk Eden.

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What we are is far greater than our ancestors could have ever dreamed. What we are is changing far more rapidly than ever. What we are is as great as we expect ourselves to be…I had a dream and I woke up to find it was real. Evidence is all around me, everywhere I look. Eye see You, do you see Me? The Occulus and Occupy aim to make our common dream reality, and no slander, pepper spray, or show of force can stop us from standing up for what is right…our bodies are our power; the internet is our global soapbox. Though a great many resent it because they do not yet understand, we are holding a mirror up to society so that it may reform and move closer to a world that would satisfy Gandhi, MLK Jr., Einstein, Jesus, and myriad others who have described “Eden” to hitherto deaf ears.

Where the Occulus is, one is advised to see what stands before it with Right Vision. It can open a space for dialogue. It can represent a particular goal, or it can suit any goal that aligns with what it stands for. No matter what though, it should always encourage a sacred and respectful tone. Of course, the Occulus is also an open eye as an admonishment: do not follow blindly, but apply your most skeptical yet gracious attention to what is before it—someone thinks it's important. Like Occupy, those who try to abuse it should seem like jesters. What it means is real and has the power to effect all who understand it.

- Aeneas -

العين، ترمز الى فعل رؤية المرء لنفسه، لرؤية نفسه مع غيره من الأفراد، ولرؤية نفسه مع العالم أكمل رؤية خالية من الأوهام، دون تأثير الخدع و الالاعيب رؤية موحده مجردة من المظاهر: فقط الرحمة و التفاهم لننهض بالعالم لعصر جديد. هنالك العديد من الأدلة التي تمنعنا من انكار العلاقة بين صحتنا كأفراد وبين ما يمثله المثلث داخل الدائرة. العين ترمز للرؤية الصحيحة. الحروب لا معنى لها، أصحاب الأعمال الشاقة لا يقدَرون وفقا لمجهودهم المثمر بدلا من تعريضهم لضغط العمل و التعب الذي ينهك أرواحهم الى حد المرض و حتى الموت وذلك كله في سبيل جني المزيد من المال. كفى، لقد حلمت كما حلم مارتن لوثر كنج بعالم من المساواة و الحرية والانسانية، رمز العين يمثل هذا الحلم لتحويله الى حقيقة، باستطاعتنا تحويل هذا العالم الى جنة عدن لو قمنا بأخذ دقيقة لنفكر. جنة عدن هو مكان للحب لا الكراهيه، هو المكان الذي يتم فيه تقدير جميع الناس صغارا كانوا او كبارا لما قاموا فيه وان كان بسيطا، لندرك بأننا نبذل ما بوسعنا و بكل ما أوتينا لنأخذ ما نحتاجه فقط. انه مكان نحترم فيه الهنا ونحترم فيه بعضنا البعض. جنة عدن هي المكان الذي نوقر فيه قدسيتنا الخاصه كأسياد لهذا العالم و كعشيرة واحده، كل منا سيد لهذا الأرض و فرد من هذه العشيرة التي ننتمي لها جميعا وبسواسية. نحن نلحق العار بأنفسنا عندما نقوم بمعاملة واحد منا بطريقة تصغر من شأنه كفرد و من أهميته لتلك العشيره. جنة عدن ليست مكانا ننسجه من خيال العقول. انه حقيقة وواقع، نحن فيه الآن، بل اننا لم نغادره قط. خطيئتنا الوحيدة هو نسيان ما ترمز له العين، علينا بأن نعتني بأنفسنا وبغيرنا، وبالعالم أجمع. حلول جميع مشاكلنا التي نعانيها هي امام نصب اعيننا. الصيد الجائر للأسماك، التلوث البيئي الذي يحيط كوكبنا بجميع أنواعه و غيرها من المشاكل التي نملك حلها. نحن لسنا بحاجة الى اللحوم في كل وجبة نتناولها، لسنا بحاجة الى استنزاف الارض بكل ما تملكه من طاقات، قتل الحيوانات و انقراضها و التصحر. لقد حلمت مع مارتن لوثر كنج وعندما استيقضت، كان ذلك بعيني الثالثة مفتوحة. عندما اومضت عيني امام النور ادركت حقيقة اصبحت واضحة وضوح النهار، بأن أغلب الناس يغلقون أعينهم الثالثة وبحدة. العين ترمز لمقولة بسيطة ( أنني ارى نفسي، انني اراك، انني أرانا). عاداتنا التي نقوم بها الآن أين ما كنا تؤثر على اناس آخرين في أماكن اخرى. تحريم المواد المخدرة بدلا من علاج المدمنين لأن الأخير يكلف المال يودي بحياة الملايين. عندما لا نبالي بما نضعه في أجسادنا من طعام وشراب فان الشركات المصنعة لن تبالي بصحتك ان انت لم تهتم بها، اهمالنا لأنفسنا يؤدي الى التخفيض في المعايير التي نستحقها و الجودة التي نطمح بها، يتم تسميمنا كأشخاص كمستهلكين كعاملين، بالاضافة الى الماشية و العالم ككل. العين هو رمز الحركة التي تطمح لجلب عالمنا الى النهار، الى العقلانية، الى العطف و المحبة الى التوازن. انه رمز لاحترام كل ماهو موجود وخفي، انسان كان أم لا. هنالك مجال يربط ببعضنا ببعض لا نعلم الى الآن بأبعاده. ان المجال المغناطيسي حول كوكبنا يمثل وحدة وطنية بمعنى حرفي و رمزي في آن واحد، هذا المجال لا يربطنا ببعضنا فقط، بل يحمينا. من الجميل ان نعتقد بأن المجالات التي نعرفها والتي لا نعرفها تحيط بنا لتحكم وتضبط جميع تصرفاتنا و معاملاتنا، انها تمثل عقل عالمنا، عقولنا بل وجودنا البحتي. من دونها سوف نحترق من قبل الشمس. هنالك العديد من الأشياء التي يتم أخذها كحقائق، ولكن العين تمثل الحقيقة العظمى المفرغة من العقيدة، الاعتراف البحت، و الوعي بمكاننا في هذا الكون الواسع، بدون برامج تهيكل أعمالنا الجماعية نحو عالم أفضل. (الحقيقة سوف تمنحك الحرية) العين ترمز الى تلك المقولة دون أي غلاف ديني أو دنيوي مع المحافظة على قدسية المعنى. في حلمي، رأيت الحقيقة. رأيتها مع العديدين من حولي، ما نريد تحقيقه يفوق توقعات و أحلام من سكنوا الارض قبلنا. ما نقوم به هو تغيير أسرع مما مضى. عظمتنا تكون كما نتوقع لأنفسنا من عظمة. لقد حلمت وعندما استيضت أصبح حقيقة. الدلائل كلها من حولي أينما إلتفت فانني ارى. انني اراك، فهل تراني؟ رمز العين رمز عالمي يشمل كل ما يوافقه من مباديء، حتى وان كانت أهدافك الخاصة. انها رمز مقدس للاحترام، انها رمز النصح. لا تتبع بأعين مغلقة. افتحها بتطبيق كل ما اوتيت من اهتمام وانتباه. معناها حقيقي ولها القوه لتغيير كل من يلاحظها

good vs evil = nada

2012-01-24T23:58:00.000+03:00

even here.. im finding it hard to wind and unwind my thoughts.. it feels like a bundle of knots that have magnified and form a giant wool ball.. yeah, thats how my brain feels.. mushy.. like.. mashed potatoes.. add gravy on top of it too... yes.. the juices of my brains are leaking down a drain of endless vortexes.. i feel that lost and overwhelmed..

anyhow, i read that the circumstances that happen to you do not put you in the position you are now.. they do not change your mood and ur state of mind.. its how you look at them. how you react.. when we take something we "intellectualize" it . and once we do, it is no longer what we saw. because our mind automatically "label". its the minds simple way of organizing.. categorizing.. to make your life "simpler" but its not that simple.. we label things as good and bad.. and we react based on that label.. so we feel bad because we chose it.. after all of this. can you sympathize with yourself? i wont. but still, it doesn't feel normal to go about living all smiles and sunshine.. not to me anyway.. my mind cant fathom the idea of a pain-less life.
back to the subject.. be aware of your thoughts and how you see things.. looking at the world through your perspective could actually be a bad thing. just think. everything has a sequence and therefor there is no end.. to everything.. thus, all ur good and bad moments will carry another moment that might bring either goodness or evilness.. and therefor. the good can be bad and the bad can be good.. if both can be either then labeling wont matter to you anymore because good is evil and evil is good.. so i guess we should rid ourselves of this. accept any situation as it is.. the less ur mind messes with it the better. it'll be almost as perfect as its original previous raw state.. the one that existed before you came to exist.

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NEED A BREATHER

2012-01-23T20:30:00.000+03:00

what the fuck is wrong with the digital world? mno m36eh 3ain?

is it me or is everyone feeling the restrain? its insane!
SOPA
PIPA
ACTA

the internet is getting to be like a freaking tiny bathroom.. I CANT BREATHE

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im doomed

2012-01-13T17:35:00.000+03:00

counting all the money i managed since November of last year i felt really bad yesterday lol had a heart attack while seeing the total sum
i need to put myself on a leash for now.. i need to save up in order to execute some plans
im determined to do so.. well after my birthday im getting myself something reallly nice but i swear after that i wont go back to my old ways lol

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2012-01-12T23:05:00.000+03:00

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9 Silly Things People Say When They Hear You Don't Want Kids (And Ways to Counter Them) | Gender | AlterNet

2012-01-11T22:03:00.000+03:00

9 Silly Things People Say When They Hear You Don't Want Kids (And Ways to Counter Them) | Gender | AlterNet

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Kuwait Black Market: Programmable Tattoos

2012-01-11T21:53:00.000+03:00

I WANT I WANT

Kuwait Black Market: Programmable Tattoos: The moodInq system is a breakthrough in tattoo technology, using a skin-safe proprietary E-ink encapsulated pigment system that lasts a ...

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Jessie J - Domino

2012-01-06T20:07:00.001+03:00

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some of the books i read this year

2012-01-01T00:48:00.002+03:00

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review: the monk who sold his ferrari

2012-01-01T00:33:00.002+03:00

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny by Robin S. Sharma

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

i've been putting off reading this book because i can never seem to find it when i have the free time. not to mention the fact that i juggle book and so i seem to forget sum in the process. oh well, it cant be helped or else i'd get bored and never finish any book.

actual rating 2.5

the reason is because robin sharma is NOT cut to write story EVEN if he has a point and lessons to deliver.. dude its not ur thing!
mitch album can do it.. but you cannot!.. ok? not everyone can pull a plot and deliver a life lesson.
it takes skill
so the story came off as a really long AD in my head.. yep, and advertisement.. and it went like this

"HEY BOB! what are you drinking?"
"oh! this? thats just the new energy drink, it'll make you a ROBOT in NO time!"
"really bob!? what's it made of"
"well i'll tell you HAL it;s made of pure nature's essence of bla bla.... etc"

yes.. the ones who read it and hated it will know what im talking about
the plot puts you off immediately.. of after the first chapter.. before the conversations started it was OK.
Sharme, i wish you would've stuck to pure self help, you know? its not too late to turn it around

having said that, i actually dont hate the book. i got a couple of paragraphs that i wanna share with you, i dont think they're spoilers or anything its a self help book so chill

(if you care for your mind, if you nurture it and if you cultivate it just like a fertile, rich garden, it will blossom far beyond your expectations. but if you let the weeds take root, lasting peace of mind and deep inner harmony will always elude you)

(look at the toxic waste that most people put into the fertile garden of their minds every single day... the self created fears that wreak havoc within your inner world)

(worry drains the mind of much of its power and sooner or later, it injures the soul)

(you truly cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought)

(the ones who do more than just exist, the ones who fan the flames of their human potential and truly savor the magical dance of life do different things than those whose lives are ordinary)

(adopt a positive paradigm about their world and all that is in it)

(%95 of your thoughts today were the same as the ones you thought the day before)

(mind management is the essence of life management)

(you I CAN is more important than your I.Q)

(ETERNAL OPTIMIST..)

( stop judging events as either positive or negative)

(stop spending so much time making a living and spend far more time creating life)

(the mind is a wonderful servant but a horrible master)

(persistence is the mother of personal change)

(with one eye fixed on the destination, there is only one left to guide you along the journey)

(find out what you truly love to do and then direct all of your energy towards doing it)

(do you know why most people sleep so much? because they really dont have anything else to do. those who rise with the sun all have one thing in common... purpose!)

(worry causes precious mental energy and potential to leak)

(take the time to think. discover your real reason for being here and then have the courage to act on it)

(think genuinely and deeply about how will you improve your next day)

(remember, you either control your mind, or it controls you)

(stillness is the stepping stone to connecting with the universal source of intelligence that throbs though every living thing)

(the mind can only hold one thought at a time)

(self knowledge is the stepping stone to self mastery)

(the quality of your thinking determines the quality of your life)

(thoughts are a living thing)

(everything is created twice, first in the mind and then in reality)

( if there's a lack in your life it is because there's a lack in your thoughts)

(there is nothing noble about being superior to some other person. true nobility lies in being superior to your former self)>>> loved that one

(fatigue dominates the lives of those who are living without direction and dreams)

(every second you spend thinking about someone else's dreams you take time away from your own)

(the main reason people do not follow through on any resolutions they make is that it is too easy to slip back into their old ways)

(1- have a clear vision of ur outcome 2-create a positive pressure to keep you inspired 3- never set a goal without attaching a timeline to it)

(kaizen = constant never ending improvement.)

(questions are the most effective method of eliciting knowledge)

(pain is a great teacher)

(do the things you fear)

(when you dare to get out of your circle of comfort and explore the unknown, you start to liberate your true human potential)

(do the things that less developed people dont like doing)

(put off short term pleasure for the sake of long term fulfillment)

(happiness comes through the progressive realization of a worth objective)

(life rituals:
1- mandatory period of peace
2- nature daily
3- physicality
4- nourishment
5- knowledge
6- personal reflection
7- music
8- spoken words
9- congruent character
10- simplicity)

(the ten minutes period before you sleep and the ten minutes period after you wake up are profoundly influential on your subconscious mind)

(laugh or force yourself into it)

(i am more than i appear to be, all the world's strength and power rests inside me)

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donate

2011-12-30T16:08:00.002+03:00

i havent had the time nor the urge to make a resolution for new year, i feel that 2012 is gonna be the continues of 2011 so.. its not really an end/beginning atmosphere more like. chapters.. and u really dont need new ideas with an old book..
i wanna go on.. move and be a better me..
i wanna gain my freedom
i wanna escalate upwards.. in my profession
i dont want to think about love right now. i never do, if its meant to be it'll happen

i'll lead a healthier lifestyle
i want drastic changes
major measures.
i wanna know that my lowest point is over and done with

im financially independent now.. thats a good thing
i read250+ books this year,, yes believe it. if you dont then check my goodreads.. though i dont remember a lot!
http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3757863-deviant-geek

though i dont think i'll be reading a lot.. not 200 anyway i got work so.. and a life apparently

i made new friends
im working out and eating right

ookay heading to my subject..

you guys are probably getting all ur resolutions ready, already trashing this year and not behind its back
so
i stumbed upon the direct aid website

lets u donate right from the comfort of ur bed

so. do it! why not??
u wanna start fresh u wanna be a better person?
then prove urself right and just DO IT

http://direct-aid.org/cms/

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instagram

2011-12-30T15:46:00.001+03:00

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words

2011-12-18T23:47:00.000+03:00

im really passionate about words.. they've expressed me as well as they could for the past 8 years..
and looking back on all the words i've said,, especially here.. you really cant help but feel gratitude, that such means exist in our lives, to ease our burden, one word at a time..
and not just these words that are spilling from my keyboard. but also the ones that i didnt write..
i kinda have a thing for dictionaries, you wouldnt be surprised if u saw me carrying it around wherever i went.. totally natural
but since i had an iphone i had all my dictionaries on the go.. still doesnt hurt to open up the big one to entertain myself before bedtime

so.. i just realized the difference between heaven and paradise

paradise is "the ideal place"
while heaven is "eden" <--- this one is the religious word..
most people actually confuse these two..

next thing is ... *looks it up first*

give up " abandon"
give in "allowing oneself to be defeated"
u can tell that giving up happens usually after a fight.. or.. a struggle of some sort, and u "give up" because you have to, even though ur not willing.. while giving in u kinda sense that it happened with ur consent..

dont you just love words?

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places i wanna work in

2011-12-18T23:21:00.000+03:00

GOOGLE

GHIBLI STUDIO

NATURAL PRESERVATION

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Florence

2011-12-18T21:57:00.000+03:00

i love this artist a lot..

i loved her first album "lungs"

but this one is more marvelous

i love almost all of the songs

her voice is unique

my most loved tracks:

"shake it out"

"never let me go"

"only if for a night"

"no light, no light"

"all this and heaven too"

if u have gave it a listen let me know what you think

the last abum i listen to it whole was rihanna and i hated it.. was trashy.. all about sex..

not my thing.

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dreaming out loud

2011-12-16T19:58:00.000+03:00

i've always been a simple girl with simple needs. maybe thats why people's first impression about me is that im plain boring..

i used to live in another world when i was younger.

back then, i used to dream a lot.. even when im awake

you'd always see me looking at something far beyond the stretched landscapes in front of me and with a slightly opened mouth, i'd stare like that for hours. maybe that's why people's first impression about me was that im slow.

i sure looked it

now i dont daydream much

but believe me, i make up for it the moment my head hits the pillow

i feel that i dream the whole time i close my eyes.

a 12 hours sleep wouldnt restore my energy

and sometimes

i feel that i dream about the same things twice. its not frightening or weird.

its like visiting the places i long to make tangible

some dreams are frightening though

i can still remember my dreams when i was a kid, even my nightmares

and it is weird but what scared me then..

still scare me now..

i love all of my dreams

that's why i'll never tame them

maybe thats why people's first impression about me now is that i got my head in the clouds.

but they dont know my relationship with my "real world"

its a place where im always being missed..

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book review

2011-12-14T14:59:00.001+03:00

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

this surely must be one of the largest books Jane Austen wrote.. it took me much time to finish it, but i never did so sulkily. i must say, I'm unfortunately very much mistaken. i guess most of our first impressions are wrong, and among them WAS this one, i cant believe i thought Jane Austen was a bore ( i cant be blamed i really didn't like the first book i read for her, Emma!) But by and by, each book i read i fall in love with, most of them are very well written. its true that mostly all of them have the same aura, the same feeling that tells you that you ARE reading a Jane Austen book, you can recognize it without reading the names or titles. like a smelling an old shirt that belonged to your long gone mother. and that's not really a bad thing. it sort of "unifies" everything.
i really loved this sense and sensibility book. the plot differed in one true main thing, Jane Austen usually never leaves her love stories hanging, never lets the plot linger. but this, she left it hanging like wet clothes waiting to dry, and delivered the happy ending right after the sunset.. i mean at the very end. gave me this warm feeling that everything is gonna be "alright".
i must say, so far I've read most of her work ( Emma, pride and prejudice, north anger abbey, persuasion, Mansfield park and sense and sensibility,) and it's starting to get all jumbled in my head, and though Im not really ready to move out of this era, i got to lay off the Austen for a while..
lovely lovely book. it may be long. but it wont seem so while you're reading, i guess its the same with most good novels eh?.

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and another Yaoi

2011-12-10T15:22:00.000+03:00

this one is PURELY yaoi, or no..a yaoi that is pure? lol i guess.. i cant really say that its BL if so the guy would be a pedofile.. nothing romantic.. its a fantasy and isnt about love.. well u kinda hear the word " ski" alot but nothing beyond that.. totally innocent

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why i love anime

2011-12-10T15:18:00.000+03:00

to me.. anything that happens in anime is a reality.. the characters are always what they are.. they dont take their clothes and act another story or love another person. and their truth becomes my truth.. i love that

same thing with manga.(and books). once you read the story.. put it down, get busy to the point where forget about it only to remember it when its been so long. you take that book again and you open it.. you feel that the whole plot has been waiting for you to caress it with ur fingers and see that it'll always be the same. just the way You want it to be.. isnt that just fidelity in its purest kind?

since when i've gotten so hanged up about reality and truth.. i dont know..
maybe im sick of all the pretense in the world..
pretense for entertainment.. thats sick to me.

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itai

2011-12-05T19:53:00.001+03:00

i never thought that pain is a bad thing.. does that sound weird?

i always think that its a part of you..

a person who isnt hurting to me, is like a person who lost a limb

i'd feel sorry for him

i think pain is misunderstood..

a dose of pain to me is like a dose of coffee.. do u fuss over it? do u boast about it? do u even think about it?

no..no.. no..

its just their, like a shadow. its a must. but it shouldnt block your way. if so, you just need to step over it and leave it behind.. it'll follow you.. thats ok.. because you need it, its your limb.

i read something while watching an anime that went like this ... (you keep hurting me and i keep hurting you.. thats alright, i want you to hurt, i wanna hurt you, to leave a scar on you just like a burn, because then, you will never forget about me...)

how painfully lovely!..

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min,body and heart

2011-12-05T19:43:00.000+03:00

this day started off like any other day.. but between this morning and this time something's happened.
is this what they call "mindlessness?"
is that why people practice "mindfulness"
what it means to be mindful is simple. you basically scan every thought that gets in and out of your brain. know how dieters watch what they eat? its kinda the same thing. except your brain.
your brain feeds and digest on subconscious thoughts most of the time
did you know that %90+ of your thoughts are yesterdays?
do you know what that means?
if you got stuck on an negative thought it'll be a turmoil, a viscous circle.
maybe thats why im sulking right now.

-this isnt out of the subject but bear the introductions here with me-
i always wanted to be a good writer.. i always wanted to reach people through written words
because im a baka most of the time
and what i say comes out differently from what i mean. i mess up, a lot when i talk..
maybe thats why i stopped talking.. i dont talk .. wait, i do talk. i just dont know how to babble endlessly like other people do, you might think thats good. but not to me
saying lesser words will affect my ... everything. the way i talk, my social life.. and my dream of becoming a really good story teller..
but im realizing this is harder than i thought..
and for as long as a i stopped talking, i started writting, and so.. i thought that id compensate but .. im not that good..
scroll up and read again.. notice how im all over the place.. my hands cant keep up with my thought processing.. or maybe is the other way around.. maybe my hands wanna move and my mind can barely find the words to keep them going.. i do like typing..
i do like writing
and apparently.. i do like thinking.. not at night though..
becoming a good writer is what i want .. probably the most..i feel that, i may inspire people or share a piece of my soul through a word..
thats why i love music btw. it goes hand in hand.. i fall in love with the lyric before the tune. maybe thats why i have such a varied style.. ski.. i really like it. music and lyric and writing and typing..
but i feel im way far back.. i feel that im not giving it my all.. and im not
i get carried away with dairy chores.. and momentarily obsessions
yeah.. im an obsessed person and it just hit me..
i obsess over something and move on to the next. and between these two.. i feel.. the same feelings im feeling now..
like waking up after sleeping for so long.. u feel u wasted time. you feel like ur dirtier than anything u touch (not dirty hentai but dirty as in, not showered i guess ).. and u wanna start fresh and shower but u get caught up in something and you keep saying later.. creating excuses
maybe im hard on myself
id rather be
id rather be hard on myself because i wouldnt take it from anyone else.. i..
im a mess
read it all again and you'll see that..
i dont have to read it to know..
why am i so sulky?
mindlessness?

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weekend project: Babushka

2011-11-19T15:17:00.000+03:00

my weekend project: babushka girl, it contains my tea bag ^_^ colored it with pastel white.. waited for it to dry. then dyed it ..

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so eFFin addictive!

2011-11-19T15:02:00.000+03:00

This is a new anime i've been watching.. i actually.. watched all of it ams....

in my defense.. ITS THAT GOOD!

i watched the whole season one and the new episodes of season 2.. thats 20 episodes. almost pulled an all nighter.. T^T hontoni im hooked.. whats up with me and the forbidden love anyway? i know like two guys and u might think its rebelling.. its not v.v aah.. im the bigest hentai out there

it talks about more than one relationship and i guess thats natural. otherwise they're end the anime in less than 10 episodes.. but still.. too much.. there isnt any girl in that anime

i love it though. kaifi.

dont judge >.>

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PISSING

2011-11-16T23:36:00.000+03:00

i am PISSED at myself for not blogging.. blogging helps me analyze/ discover stuff about myself.. -yes u probably realized the harsh fact that im not here to entertain you-\

i am PISSED at myself for not practicing my hobbies, i seem to be reluctant to do anything, i used to craft, pain and knit for thong's sake!!! all i do now is.. well not those so im pissed!

i am PISSED.. kaifi.. just because..

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oniisama

2011-11-07T18:57:00.000+03:00

as you can tell by the picture above, this something must be REALLY OLD
and it is! :D
its an anime called "oniisama"
produced in 1991.. pretty damn old i know.
but i received a bunch of DVD's from a friend and this was one of them
and since im dedicating this post to just talking about it.. it must be pretty damn good u might think.. and it pretty damn is!
im Actually cutting my watching midway just to post this before i get lazy
this is for a fact.. one of the most complicated animes i have ever watched
i cant really describe it or even try to untangle its web but im gonna explain as much as i can without spoiling anything.. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE!!

so a girl.. the lead girl describes everything that happens in letters to her brother (so far, this kinda sounds like daddy long legs -judy abbott-)
and then this girl becomes a friend to a weird mysterious and peculiar girl who -the latter- tries to sabotage her original friendship with another girl -which temporarily succeed- but fails and all of them become friends after a series of trails and errors and weird stuff..
the mean weird girl likes an athletic girl and hates men while the lead girl -i think subconsciously- likes that girl -the athlete's- friend a guy looking girl.. more like a sophisticated tomboy.. who -the latter- likes the girlish looking girl who happens to be the sorority house leader that the leader and her weird friend happen to be into.. the tomboy girl likes the head of sorority which happens to be her SISTER. and the lead girl who writes to her brother is actually her REAL BROTHER -she didnt know that cuz he was her teacher and she asked him to be her brother so she could write to him etc..- so.. yeah.. pretty damn constipated anime but i love it lol
i cant write anymore but i think i gave u an idea of how complicated it is~

watch it if u can
old is gold.
peace!

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life's little instruction book

2011-11-07T14:54:00.003+03:00

LIFE'S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK
1. Compliment three people every day.
2. Have a dog.
3. Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
4. Remember other people's birthdays.
5. Never mention being on a diet.
6. Have a firm handshake.
7. Look people in the eye.
8. Say "thank you" a lot.
9. Say "please" a lot.
10. Learn to play a musical instrument.
11. Sing in the shower.
12. Use the good silver.
13. Learn a card trick.
14. Plant flowers every spring.
15. Own a great stereo system.
16. Be the first to say, "Hello."
17. Live beneath your means.
18. Drive inexpensive cars, but own the best house you can afford.
19. Buy great books even if you never read them.
20. Be forgiving of yourself and others.
21. Learn three clean jokes.
22. Wear polished shoes.
23. Floss your teeth.
24. Drink champagne for no reason at all.
25. Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
26. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
27. Return all things you borrow.
28. Teach some kind of class.
29. Be a student in some kind of class.
30. Never buy a house without a fireplace.
31. Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
32. Once in your life own a convertible.
33. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
34. Learn to identify the music of Chopin, Mozart, and Beethoven.
35. Plant a tree on your birthday.
36. Donate two pints of blood every year.
37. Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
38. Keep secrets.
39. Take lots of snapshots.
40. Take a kid to the zoo.
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41. Don't postpone joy.
42. Write "thank you" notes promptly.
43. Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen every day.
44. Show respect for teachers.
45. Show respect for police officers and firefighters.
46. Give thanks before every meal.
47. Don't waste time learning the "tricks of the trade." Instead, learn the trade.
48. Keep a tight rein on your temper.
49. Buy vegetables from truck farmers who advertise with hand-lettered signs.
50. Put the cap back on the toothpaste.
51. Take out the garbage without being told.
52. Avoid overexposure to the sun.
53. Vote.
54. Surprise loved ones with little unexpected gifts.
55. Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life.
56. Save ten percent of what you earn.
57. Make the best of bad situations.
58. Always accept an outstretched hand.
59. Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of
you.
60. Admit your mistakes.
61. Ask someone to pick up your mail and daily paper when you're out of town. Those
are the first two things potential burglars look for.
62. Use your wit to amuse, not abuse.
63. Remember that all news is biased.
64. Take a photography course.
65. Let people pull in front of you when you're stopped in traffic.
66. Don't make the same mistake twice.
67. Demand excellence and be willing to pay for it.
68. Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
69. Whistle.
70. Hug children after you discipline them.
71. Learn to make something beautiful with your hands.
72. Give to charity all the clothes you haven't worn during the past three years.
73. Never forget your anniversary.
74. Eat prunes.
75. Ride a bike.
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76. Choose a charity in your community and support it generously with your time and
money.
77. Don't take good health for granted.
78. When someone wants to hire you, even if it's for a job you have little interest in, talk
to them. Never close the door on an opportunity until you've had a chance to hear
the offer in person.
79. Don't mess with drugs, and don't associate with those who do.
80. Slow dance.
81. Avoid sarcastic remarks.
82. Steer clear of restaurants with strolling musicians.
83. In business and in family relationships, remember that the most important thing is
trust.
84. Forget the Joneses.
85. Never encourage anyone to become a lawyer.
86. Don't smoke.
87. Even if you're financially well-to-do, have your children earn and pay part of their
college tuition.
88. Even if you're financially well-to-do, have your children earn and pay for all their
automobile insurance.
89. Recycle old newspapers, bottles, and cans.
90. Refill ice cube trays.
91. Don't let anyone ever see you tipsy.
92. Never invest more in the stock market than you can afford to lose.
93. Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come ninety percent of
all your happiness or misery.
94. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who'll never find out.
95. Attend class reunions.
96. Lend only those books you never care to see again.
97. Always have something beautiful in sight, even if it's just a daisy in a jelly glass.
98. Know how to type.
99. Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures.
100. Never buy a beige car.
101. Learn how to read a financial report.
102. Tell your kids often how terrific they are and that you trust them.
103. Use credit cards only for convenience, never for credit.
104. Take a brisk thirty-minute walk every day.
105. Treat yourself to a massage on your birthday.
106. Never cheat.
107. Smile a lot. It costs nothing and is beyond price.
108. When dining with clients or business associates, never order more than one cocktail
or one glass of wine. If no one else is drinking, don't drink at all.
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109. Know how to drive a stick shift.
110. Decide to get up thirty minutes earlier. Do this for a year, and you will add seven and
one-half days to your waking world.
111. Never use profanity.
112. Don't expect others to listen to your advice and ignore your example.
113. Learn to identify local wildflowers, birds, and trees.
114. Keep fire extinguishers in your kitchen and car.
115. Give yourself a year and read the Bible cover to cover.
116. Consider writing a living will.
117. Install dead bolt locks on outside doors.
118. Don't buy expensive wine, luggage, or watches.
119. Put a lot of little marshmallows in your hot chocolate.
120. Learn CPR.
121. Resist the temptation to buy a boat.
122. Stop and read historical roadside markers.
123. Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly.
124. Know how to change a tire.
125. Know how to tie a bow tie.
126. Respect your children's privacy. Knock before entering their rooms.
127. Wear audacious underwear under the most solemn business attire.
128. Remember people's names.
129. Introduce yourself to the manager where you bank. It's important that he/she knows
you personally.
130. Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
131. Don't buy cheap tools.
132. Cherish your children for what they are, not for what you'd like them to be.
133. When someone is relating an important event that's happened to them, don't try to top
them with a story of your own. Let them have the stage.
134. Keep an extra key hidden somewhere on your car in case you lock yourself out.
135. Have crooked teeth straightened.
136. Have dull-colored teeth whitened.
137. Keep your watch five minutes fast.
138. When negotiating your salary, think of what you want; then ask for ten percent more.
139. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.
140. When starting out, don't worry about not having enough money. Limited funds are a
blessing, not a curse. Nothing encourages creative thinking in quite the same way.
141. Give yourself an hour to cool off before responding to someone who has provoked
you. If it involves something really important, give yourself overnight.
142. Pay your bills on time.
143. Join a slow-pitch softball league.
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144. Take someone bowling.
145. Keep a flashlight and extra batteries under the bed and in the glove box of your car.
146. When playing games with children, let them win.
147. Turn off the television at dinner time.
148. Steer clear of restaurants that rotate.
149. Skip one meal a week and give what you would have spent to a street person.
150. Sing in a choir.
151. Get acquainted with a good lawyer, accountant, and plumber.
152. Give people the benefit of the doubt.
153. Stand at attention and put your hand over your heart when singing the national
anthem.
154. Resist the temptation to put a cute message on your answering machine.
155. Have a will and tell your next-of-kin where it is.
156. Strive for excellence, not perfection.
157. Take time to smell the roses.
158. Pray not for things, but for wisdom and courage.
159. Be tough minded but tenderhearted.
160. Use seat belts.
161. Have regular medical and dental checkups.
162. Keep your desk and work area neat.
163. Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
164. Be punctual and insist on it in others.
165. Don't waste time responding to your critics.
166. Avoid negative people.
167. Don't scrimp in order to leave money to your children.
168. Resist telling people how something should be done. Instead, tell them what needs to
be done. They will often surprise you with creative solutions.
169. Be original.
170. Be neat.
171. Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more
powerful than one with all the facts.
172. Be suspicious of all politicians.
173. Be kinder than necessary.
174. Encourage your children to have a part-time job after the age of sixteen.
175. Give people a second chance, but not a third.
176. Read carefully anything that requires your signature. Remember the big print giveth
and the small print taketh away.
177. Never take action when you're angry.
178. Learn to recognize the inconsequential, then ignore it.
179. Be your wife's best friend.
180. Do battle against prejudice and discrimination wherever you find it.
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181. Wear out, don't rust out.
182. Be romantic.
183. Let people know what you stand for—and what you won't stand for.
184. Don't quit a job until you've lined up another.
185. Never criticize the person who signs your paycheck. If you are unhappy with your
job, resign.
186. Be insatiably curious. Ask "why" a lot.
187. Measure people by the size of their hearts, not the size of their bank accounts.
188. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
189. Learn how to fix a leaky faucet and toilet.
190. Have good posture. Enter a room with purpose and confidence.
191. Don't worry that you can't give your kids the best of everything. Give them your very
best.
192. Drink low fat milk.
193. Use less salt.
194. Eat less red meat.
195. Determine the quality of a neighborhood by the manners of the people living there.
196. Surprise a new neighbor with one of your favorite homemade dishes —and include
the recipe.
197. Don't forget, a person's greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.
198. Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
199. Park at the back of the lot at shopping centers. The walk is good exercise.
200. Don't watch violent television shows, and don't buy the products that sponsor them.
201. Don't carry a grudge.
202. Show respect for all living things.
203. Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank full.
204. Choose work that is in harmony with your values.
205. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it
first seems.
206. Give your best to your employer. It's one of the best investments you can make.
207. Set short-term and long-term goals.
208. Attend high school art shows, and always buy something.
209. Observe the speed limit.
210. Commit yourself to constant self-improvement.
211. Take your dog to obedience school. You'll both learn a lot.
212. Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for your
convenience, not the caller's.
213. Don't waste time grieving over past mistakes. Learn from them and move on.
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214. When complimented, a sincere "thank you" is the only response required.
215. Don't plan a long evening on a blind date. A lunch date is perfect. If things don't work
out, both of you have only wasted an hour.
216. Don't discuss business in elevators. You never know who may overhear you.
217. Be a good loser.
218. Be a good winner.
219. Never go grocery shopping when you're hungry. You'll buy too much.
220. Spend less time worrying who's right, and more time deciding what's right.
221. Don't major in minor things.
222. Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.
223. Praise in public.
224. Criticize in private.
225. Never tell anyone they look tired or depressed.
226. When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
227. Resist giving advice concerning matrimony, finances, or hair styles.
228. Have impeccable manners.
229. Never pay for work before it's completed.
230. Keep good company.
231. Keep a daily journal.
232. Keep your promises.
233. Avoid any church that has cushions on the pews and is considering building a
gymnasium.
234. Teach your children the value of money and the importance of saving.
235. Be willing to lose a battle in order to win the war.
236. Don't be deceived by first impressions.
237. Seek out the good in people.
238. Never discuss money with people who have much more or much less than you.
239. Never buy something you don't need just because it's on sale.
240. Drink eight glasses of water every day.
241. Respect tradition.
242. Be cautious about lending money to friends. You might lose both.
243. Never waste an opportunity to tell good employees how much they mean to the
company.
244. Buy a bird feeder and hang it so that you can see it from your kitchen window.
245. Never cut what can be untied.
246. Wave at children on school buses.
247. Tape record your parents' memories of how they met and their first years of marriage.
248. Show respect for others' time. Call whenever you're going to be more than ten
minutes late for an appointment.
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249. Hire people smarter than you.
250. Learn to show cheerfulness, even when you don't feel like it.
251. Learn to show enthusiasm, even when you don't feel like it.
252. Take good care of those you love.
253. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
254. Keep it simple.
255. Purchase gas from the neighborhood gas station even if it costs more. Next winter
when it's six degrees and your car won't start, you'll be glad they know you.
256. Don't jaywalk.
257. Never ask a lawyer or accountant for business advice. They are trained to find
problems, not solutions.
258. When meeting someone for the first time, resist asking what they do for a living.
Enjoy their company without attaching any labels.
259. Avoid like the plague any lawsuit.
260. Every day show your family how much you love them with your words, with your
touch, and with your thoughtfulness.
261. Take family vacations whether you can afford them or not. The memories will be
priceless.
262. Don't gossip.
263. Don't discuss salaries.
264. Don't nag.
265. Don't gamble.
266. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
267. Lie on your back and look at the stars.
268. Don't leave car keys in the ignition.
269. Don't whine.
270. Arrive at work early and stay beyond quitting time.
271. When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail. If you're going
after Moby Dick, take along the tartar sauce.
272. Change air conditioner filters every three months.
273. Remember that overnight success usually takes about fifteen years.
274. Leave everything a little better than you found it.
275. Cut out complimentary newspaper articles about people you know and mail the
articles to them with notes of congratulations.
276. Patronize local merchants even if it costs a bit more.
277. Fill your gas tank when it falls below one-quarter full.
278. Don't expect money to bring you happiness.
279. Never snap your fingers to get someone's attention. It's rude.
280. No matter how dire the situation, keep your cool.
281. When paying cash, ask for a discount.
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282. Find a good tailor.
283. Don't use a toothpick in public.
284. Never underestimate your power to change yourself.
285. Never overestimate your power to change others.
286. Practice empathy. Try to see things from other people's points of view.
287. Promise big. Deliver big.
288. Discipline yourself to save money. It's essential to success.
289. Get and stay in shape.
290. Find some other way of proving your manhood than by shooting defenseless animals
and birds.
291. Remember the deal's not done until the check has cleared the bank.
292. Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same
river.
293. Don't spread yourself too thin. Learn to say no politely and quickly.
294. Keep overhead low.
295. Keep expectations high.
296. Accept pain and disappointment as part of life.
297. Remember that a successful marriage depends on two things: (1) finding the right
person and (2) being the right person.
298. See problems as opportunities for growth and self-mastery.
299. Don't believe people when they ask you to be honest with them.
300. Don't expect life to be fair.
301. Become an expert in time management.
302. Lock your car even if it's parked in your own driveway.
303. Never go to bed with dirty dishes in the sink.
304. Judge your success by the degree that you're enjoying peace, health, and love.
305. Learn to handle a handsaw and a hammer.
306. Take a nap on Sunday afternoons.
307. Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.
308. Make the bed when you're an overnight visitor in someone's home.
309. Contribute five percent of your income to charity.
310. Don't leave a ring in the bathtub.
311. Don't waste time playing cards.
312. When tempted to criticize your parents, spouse, or children, bite your tongue.
313. Never underestimate the power of love.
314. Never underestimate the power of forgiveness.
315. Don't bore people with your problems. When someone asks you how you feel — say,
"Terrific, never better." When they ask, "How's business?" reply, "Excellent, and
getting better every day."
316. Learn to disagree without being disagreeable.
317. Be tactful. Never alienate anyone on purpose.
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318. Hear both sides before judging.
319. Refrain from envy. It's the source of much unhappiness.
320. Be courteous to everyone.
321. Wave to crosswalk patrol mothers.
322. Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours
per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa,
Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.
323. When there's no time for a full work-out, do push-ups.
324. Don't delay acting on a good idea. Chances are someone else has just thought of it,
too. Success comes to the one who acts first.
325. Be wary of people who tell you how honest they are.
326. Remember that winners do what losers don't want to do.
327. When you arrive at your job in the morning, let the first thing you say brighten
everyone's day.
328. Seek opportunity, not security. A boat in a harbor is safe, but in time its bottom will
rot out.
329. Install smoke detectors in your home.
330. Rekindle old friendships.
331. When traveling, put a card in your wallet with your name, home phone, the phone
number of a friend or close relative, important medical information, plus the phone
number of the hotel or motel where you're staying.
332. Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
333. Instead of using the words, “if only”, try substituting the words, “next time”.
334. Instead of using the word “problem”, try substituting the word “opportunity”.
335. Ever so often push your luck.
336. Don't interrupt.
337. Reread your favorite book.
338. Live your life so that your epitaph could read, "No regrets."
339. Never walk out on a quarrel with your wife.
340. Don't think a higher price always means higher quality.
341. Don't be fooled. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
342. When talking to the press, remember they always have the last word.
343. Regarding furniture and clothes: if you think you'll be using them five years or
longer, buy the best you can afford.
344. Be open to new ideas.
345. Try everything offered by supermarket food demonstrators.
346. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you'll regret the things
you didn't do more than the ones you did.
347. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
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348. Own a good dictionary.
349. Own a good thesaurus.
350. Remember the three most important things when buying a home: location, location,
location.
351. Keep valuable papers in a bank lockbox.
352. Don't miss the magic of the moment by focusing on what's to come.
353. Go through all your old photographs. Select ten and tape them to your kitchen
cabinets. Change them every thirty days.
354. To explain a romantic break-up, simply say, "It was all my fault."
355. Evaluate yourself by your own standards, not someone else's.
356. Be there when people need you.
357. Don't be rushed into making an important decision. People will understand if you
say, "I'd like a little more time to think it over. Can I get back to you tomorrow?"
358. Be decisive even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong.
359. Don't let anyone talk you out of pursuing what you know to be a great idea.
360. Be prepared to lose once in a while.
361. Don't rain on other people's parades.
362. Know when to keep silent.
363. Know when to speak up.
364. Every day look for some small way to improve your marriage.
365. Every day look for some small way to improve the way you do your job.
366. Don't flush urinals with your hand—use your elbow.
367. Acquire things the old-fashioned way: Save for them and pay cash.
368. Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge
those who help you.
369. Go the distance. When you accept a task, finish it.
370. Do business with those who do business with you.
371. Just to see how it feels, for the next twenty-four hours refrain from criticizing
anybody or anything.
372. Give your clients your enthusiastic best.
373. Let your children overhear you saying complimentary things about them to other
adults.
374. Work hard to create in your children a good self-image. It's the most important thing
you can do to insure their success.
375. Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.
376. Save an evening a week for just you and your wife.
377. Carry jumper cables in your car.
378. Get all repair estimates in writing.
379. Forget committees. New, noble, world-changing ideas always come from one person
working alone.
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380. Pay attention to the details.
381. Be a self-starter.
382. Be loyal.
383. Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on
relationships with people you love and respect.
384. Never give a loved one a gift that suggests they need improvement.
385. Compliment even small improvements.
386. Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth.
387. Wear expensive shoes, belts, and ties, but buy them on sale.
388. When undecided about what color to paint a room, choose antique white.
389. Carry stamps in your wallet. You never know when you'll discover the perfect card
for a friend or loved one.
390. Street musicians are a treasure. Stop for a moment and listen; then leave a small
donation.
391. Support equal pay for equal work.
392. Pay your fair share.
393. Learn how to operate a Macintosh computer.
394. When faced with a serious health problem, get at least three medical opinions.
395. Remain open, flexible, curious.
396. Never give anyone a fruitcake.
397. Never acquire just one kitten. Two are a lot more fun and no more trouble.
398. Start meetings on time regardless of who's missing.
399. Focus on making things better, not bigger.
400. Stay out of nightclubs.
401. Don't ever watch hot dogs or sausage being made.
402. Begin each day with your favorite music.
403. Before leaving to meet a flight, call the airline first to be sure it's on time.
404. When attending meetings, sit down front.
405. Don't be intimidated by doctors and nurses. Even when you're in the hospital, it's still
your body.
406. Read hospital bills carefully. It's reported that 89% contain errors - in favor of the
hospital.
407. Every once in a while, take the scenic route.
408. Don't let your possessions possess you.
409. Wage war against littering.
410. Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
411. Cut your own firewood.
412. When you and your wife have a disagreement, regardless of who's wrong, apologize.
Say, "I'm sorry I upset you. Would you forgive me?" These are healing, magical
words.
413. Don't flaunt your success, but don't apologize for it either.
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414. After experiencing inferior service, food, or products, bring it to the attention of the
person in charge. Good managers will appreciate knowing.
415. Be enthusiastic about the success of others.
416. Don't procrastinate. Do what needs doing when it needs to be done.
417. Read to your children.
418. Sing to your children.
419. Listen to your children.
420. Get your priorities straight. No one ever said on his death bed, "Gee, if I'd only spent
more time at the office."
421. Take care of your reputation. It's your most valuable asset.
422. Turn on your headlights when it begins to rain.
423. Don't tailgate.
424. Sign and carry your organ donor card.
425. Don't allow self-pity. The moment this emotion strikes, do something nice for
someone less fortunate than you.
426. Share the credit.
427. Don't accept "good enough" as good enough.
428. Do more than is expected.
429. Be prepared. You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.
430. Select a doctor your own age so that you can grow old together.
431. Use club soda as an emergency spot remover.
432. Improve your performance by improving your attitude.
433. Have a friend who owns a truck.
434. Question your goals by asking, "Will this help me become my very best?"
435. Make a list of twenty-five things you want to experience before you die. Carry it in
your wallet and refer to it often.
436. Have some knowledge of three religions other than your own.
437. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
438. Every person that you meet knows something you don't; learn from them.
439. Tape record your parents' laughter.
440. Buy cars that have air bags.
441. When meeting someone you don't know well, extend your hand and give them your
name. Never assume they remember you even if you've met them before.
442. Do it right the first time.
443. Laugh a lot. A good sense of humor cures almost all of life's ills.
444. Never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed.
445. Don't undertip the waiter just because the food is bad; he didn't cook it.
446. Change your car's oil and filter every three thousand miles regardless of what the
owner's manual recommends.
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447. Conduct family fire drills. Be sure everyone knows what to do in case the house
catches fire.
448. Don't be afraid to say, "I don't know."
449. Don't be afraid to say, "I made a mistake."
450. Don't be afraid to say, "I need help."
451. Don't be afraid to say, "I'm sorry."
452. Never compromise your integrity.
453. Keep a note pad and pencil on your bedside table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes
strike at 3 A.M.
454. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
455. Stand when greeting a visitor to your office.
456. Send your loved one flowers. Think of a reason later.
457. Attend your children's athletic contests, plays, and recitals.
458. When you find a job that's ideal, take it regardless of the pay. If you've got what it
takes, your salary will soon reflect your value to the company.
459. Don't use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved.
460. Look for opportunities to make people feel important.
461. When planning a trip abroad, read about the places you'll visit before you go or,
better yet, rent a travel video.
462. When a child falls and skins a knee or elbow, always show concern; then take the
time to "kiss it and make it well."
463. Never admit at work that you're tired, angry, or bored.
464. Don't insist on running someone else's life.
465. Respond promptly to RSVP invitations. If there's a phone number, call; if not, write a
note.
466. Watch for big problems. They disguise big opportunities.
467. Keep several irons in the fire.
468. After you've worked hard to get what you want, take the time to enjoy it.
469. Be alert for opportunities to show praise and appreciation.
470. Commit yourself to quality.
471. Be a leader: Remember the lead sled dog is the only one with a decent view.
472. Never underestimate the power of words to heal and reconcile relationships.
473. Your mind can only hold one thought at a time. Make it a positive and constructive
one.
474. Become someone's hero.
475. Marry only for love.
476. Count your blessings.
477. Call your mother.
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LIFE'S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK
Volume II
478. Believe in love at first sight.
479. Never laugh at anyone's dreams.
480. Overpay good baby sitters.
481. Never refuse jury duty. It is your civic responsibility, and you'll learn a lot.
482. Accept a breath mint if someone offers you one.
483. When you feel terrific, notify your face.
484. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt, but it's the only way to live life
completely.
485. Never apologize for being early for an appointment.
486. Open the car door for your wife and always help her with her coat.
487. Discipline with a gentle hand.
488. When reconvening after a conference break, choose a chair in a different part of the room.
489. Use your past successes as a trampoline, not an easy chair.
490. Rake a big pile of leaves every fall and jump in it with someone you love.
491. Volunteer. Sometimes the jobs no one wants conceal big opportunities.
492. Never drive while holding a cup of hot coffee between your knees.
493. Carry Handi-Wipes in your glove compartment.
494. Use a travel agent. It costs no more and saves time and effort.
495. Have a professional photo of yourself made. Update it every three years.
496. Never miss an opportunity to ride a roller coaster.
497. Never miss an opportunity to have someone rub your back.
498. Never miss an opportunity to sleep on a screened-in porch.
499. Sign all warranty cards and mail them in promptly.
500. Remember the advice of our friend Ken Beck: When you see a box turtle crossing the road,
stop and put it safely on the other side.
501. Create a little signal only your wife knows so that you can show her you love her across a
crowded room.
502. Never be the first to break a family tradition.
503. Park next to the end curb in parking lots. Your car doors will have half the chance of getting
dented.
504. Keep a diary of your accomplishments at work. Then when you ask for a raise, you'll have
the information you need to back it up.
505. Never sign contracts with blank spaces.
506. Drive as you wish your kids would. Never speed or drive recklessly with children in the car.
507. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
508. Never take the last piece of fried chicken.
509. Ask about a store's return policy when you purchase an item that costs more than $50.
510. When you go to borrow money, dress as if you have plenty of it.
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511. When you know someone has gone to a lot of trouble to get really dressed up, always tell
them "You look terrific."
512. Eat a piece of chocolate to cure bad breath from onions or garlic.
513. Seize every opportunity for additional training in your job.
514. When travelling, leave the good jewellery at home.
515. Put your address inside your luggage as well as on the outside.
516. Never give your credit card number over the phone if you didn't place the call.
517. Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost
something.
518. Check hotel bills carefully, especially the charges for local and long-distance calls.
519. Learn the rules. Then break some.
520. No matter how old you get, hug and kiss your mother whenever you greet her.
521. Remember that everyone is influenced by kindness.
522. Put love notes in your child's lunch box.
523. Encourage anyone who is trying to improve mentally, physically, or spiritually.
524. Remember that half the joy of achievement is in the anticipation.
525. Go to rodeos.
526. When someone has rendered a service for you and doesn't know what to charge, ask "What
do you think is fair?"
527. Remember that the best relationship is one where your love for each other is greater than
your need for each other.
528. When you need assistance, ask this way: "I've got a problem. I wonder if you would be kind
enough to help me?"
529. Get involved with your local government. As someone said, "Politics is too important to be
left to the politicians."
530. Remember that 80% of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
531. Never swap your integrity for money, power, or fame.
532. Never tell an off-color joke when ladies are present.
533. Never sell yourself short.
534. Fool someone on April 1st.
535. Never remind someone of a kindness or act of generosity you have shown him or her.
Bestow a favor and then forget it.
536. Help your children set up their own savings and checking accounts by age 16.
537. Learn to play "Amazing Grace" on the piano.
538. Put on old clothes before you get out the paint brushes.
539. Never be ashamed of your patriotism.
540. Never be ashamed of honest tears.
541. Never be ashamed of laughter that's too loud or singing that's too joyful.
542. Always try the house dressing.
543. Don't trust your memory; write it down.
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544. When you get really angry, stick your hands in your pockets.
545. Do all you can to increase the salaries of good teachers.
546. At least once, date a woman with beautiful red hair.
547. For easier reading in motel rooms, pack your own 100-watt light bulb.
548. If you lend someone money, make sure his character exceeds the collateral.
549. Whether it's life or a horse that throws you, get right back on.
550. Be cautious telling people how contented and happy you are. Many will resent it.
551. Hang up if someone puts you on hold to take a "call waiting."
552. Accept the fact that regardless of how many times you are right, you will sometimes be
wrong.
553. Every once in a while ask yourself the question, “If money weren't a consideration, what
would I like to be doing?”
554. Talk slow but think quick.
555. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you
want to know?"
556. Don't admire people for their wealth but for the creative and generous ways they put it to
use.
557. Take along two big safety pins when you travel so that you can pin the drapes shut in your
motel room.
558. Never betray a confidence.
559. Never claim a victory prematurely.
560. Never leave the kitchen when something's boiling on the stove.
561. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.
562. Make the punishment fit the crime.
563. Remember that just the moment you say, "I give up," someone else seeing the same
situation is saying, "My, what a great opportunity."
564. For emergencies, always have change in your pocket and a ten dollar note hidden in your
wallet.
565. Never give anybody a fondue set or anything painted avocado green.
566. Don't let your family get so busy that you don't sit down to at least one meal a day together.
567. Remember the three Rs: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your
actions.
568. Carry your own alarm clock when travelling. Hotel wake-up calls are sometimes unreliable.
569. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
570. Keep the porch light on until all the family is in for the night.
571. Plant zucchini only if you have lots of friends.
572. Take along a small gift for the host or hostess when you're a dinner guest. A book is a good
choice.
573. Don't overlook life's small joys while searching for the big ones.
574. Keep a well-stocked first-aid kit in your car and at home.
575. Never be photographed with a cocktail glass in your hand.
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576. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
577. Don't marry a woman who picks at her food.
578. For peace of mind, make decisions in concert with your values.
579. To dry wet shoes, stuff them full of newspaper and let them dry naturally.
580. Read a book about beekeeping.
581. When lost or in distress, signal in "threes"—three shouts, three gunshots, or three horn
blasts.
582. Don't be surprised to discover that luck favors those who are prepared.
583. When asked to play the piano, do it without complaining or making excuses.
584. Subscribe to “Choice Magazine”.
585. Don't expect your love alone to make a neat person out of a messy one.
586. Take off the convention badge as soon as you leave the convention hall.
587. Look for ways to make your boss look good.
588. Every so often, invite the person in line behind you to go ahead of you.
589. Carry a small pocket knife.
590. Remember that the person who steals an egg will steal a chicken.
591. Meet regularly with someone who holds vastly different views than you.
592. Don't go looking for trouble.
593. Don't buy someone else's trouble.
594. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.
595. Be the first to fight for a just cause.
596. When you have the choice of two exciting things, choose the one you haven't tried.
597. Remember that no time spent with your children is ever wasted.
598. Remember that no time is ever wasted that makes two people better friends.
599. Avoid approaching horses and restaurants from the rear.
600. There are people who will always come up with reasons why you can't do what you want to
do. Ignore them.
601. Check to see if your regular car insurance covers you when you rent a car. The insurance
offered by car rental companies is expensive.
602. If you need to bring in a business partner, make sure your partner brings along some money.
603. Never say anything uncomplimentary about another person's dog.
604. If you have trouble with a company's products or services, go to the top. Write the president,
then follow up with a phone call.
605. Don't ride in a car if the driver has been drinking.
606. Don't tell the end of movies and good books.
607. Think twice before accepting the lowest bid.
608. Never miss a chance to dance with your wife.
609. When in doubt about what art to put on a wall, choose a framed black-and-white photo by
Ansel Adams.
610. When uncertain what to wear, a blue blazer, worn with gray wool slacks, a white shirt, and a
red-and-blue striped silk tie, is almost always appropriate.
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611. When boarding a bus, say "hello" to the driver. Say "thank you" when you get off.
612. Write a short note inside the front cover when giving a book as a gift.
613. Never give a gift that's not beautifully wrapped.
614. Make the rules for your children clear, fair, and consistent.
615. Don't think expensive equipment will make up for lack of talent or practice.
616. Learn to say "I love you" in French, Italian, and Swedish.
617. Read a magazine every week that has nothing to do with your hobbies or work.
618. Memorize your favorite love poem.
619. Ask anyone giving you directions to repeat them at least twice.
620. When you are totally exhausted but have to keep going, wash your face and hands and put
on clean socks and a clean shirt. You will feel remarkably refreshed.
621. Make allowances for your friends' imperfections as readily as you do for your own.
622. Steer clear of any place with a "Ladies Welcome" sign in the window.
623. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
624. Be ruthlessly realistic when it comes to your finances.
625. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
626. Set high goals for your employees and help them attain them.
627. Pay your bills on time. If you can't, write your creditors a letter describing your situation.
Send them something every month, even if it's only five dollars.
628. Do your homework and know your facts, but remember it's passion that persuades.
629. Don't waste time trying to appreciate music. you dislike. Spend the time with music you
love.
630. Always put something in the collection plate.
631. When concluding a business deal and the other person suggests working out the details
later, say, "I understand, but I would like to settle the entire matter right now." Don't move from
the table until you do.
632. Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable giving your two best friends a key to your
house. If not, look for some new best friends.
633. Do the right thing, regardless of what others think.
634. Wear a shirt and tie to work, even for a job unloading trucks.
635. Judge people from where they stand, not from where you stand.
636. When shaking a woman's hand, squeeze it no harder than she squeezes yours.
637. Be open and accessible. The next person you meet could become your best friend.
638. Never wash a car, mow a yard, or select a Christmas tree after dark.
639. Life will sometimes hand you a magical moment. Savor it.
640. Learn how to make tapioca pudding and peanut brittle in the microwave.
641. Set aside your dreams for your children and help them attain their own dreams.
642. Dress a little better than your clients but not as well as your boss.
643. Take the stairs when it's four flights or less.
644. Never threaten if you don't intend to back it up.
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645. Learn to save on even the most modest salary. If you do, you're almost assured of financial
success.
646. Buy a used car with the same caution a naked man uses to climb a barbed-wire fence.
647. Hold yourself to the highest standards.
648. Buy the big bottle of Tabasco.
649. Don't confuse comfort with happiness.
650. Don't confuse wealth with success.
651. Be the first to forgive.
652. When talking to your doctor, don't let him or her interrupt or end the session early. It's your
body and your money. Stay until all your questions are answered to your satisfaction.
653. Whenever you take something back for an exchange or refund, wear a coat and tie.
654. Check for toilet paper before sitting down.
655. If you work for an organization that makes its decisions by committee, make damn sure
you're on the committee.
656. Don't stop the parade to pick up a coin.
657. Make a habit of reading something inspiring and cheerful just before. going to sleep.
658. Marry a woman you love to talk to. As you get older, her conversational skills will be as
important as any other.
659. Turn enemies into friends by doing something nice for them.
660. When hiring, give special consideration to anyone who's been an Eagle Scout.
661. Be as friendly to the janitor as you are to the chairman of the board.
662. Never buy anything electrical at a flea market.
663. Remember that a person who is foolish with money is foolish in other ways too.
664. If you want to do something and you feel in your bones that it's the right thing to do, do it.
Intuition is often as important as the facts.
665. Don't cut comers.
666. Learn to bake bread.
667. Everyone loves praise. Look hard for ways to give it to them.
668. Spend some time alone.
669. Be an original. If that means being a little eccentric, so be it.
670. Everybody deserves a birthday cake. Never celebrate a birthday without one.
671. Pay as much attention to the things that are working positively in your life as you do to
those that are giving you trouble.
672. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
673. When it comes to worrying or painting a picture, know when to stop.
674. Don't expect anyone to know what you want for Christmas if you don't tell them.
675. Before taking a long trip, fill your tank and empty your bladder.
676. Ask for double prints when you have film processed. Send the extras to the people in the
photos.
677. When taking a woman home, make sure she's safely inside her house before you leave.
678. Live with your new pet several days before you name it. The right name will come to you.
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679. Every year celebrate the day you and your wife had your first date.
680. Treat your employees with the same respect you give your clients.
681. Slow down. I mean really slow down in school zones.
682. Allow your children to face the consequences of their actions.
683. Be quick to take advantage of an advantage.
684. Don't expect the best gifts to come wrapped in pretty paper.
685. You may be fortunate and make a lot of money. But be sure your work involves something
that enriches your spirit as well as your bank account.
686. When a good man or woman runs for political office, support him or her with your time and
money.
687. When you need professional advice, get it from professionals, not from your friends.
688. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
689. Don't buy a cheap mattress.
690. Don't think you can relax your way to happiness. Happiness comes as a result of doing.
691. Don't dismiss a good idea simply because you don't like the source.
692. Send a poor child to summer camp.
693. Choose a church that sings joyful music.
694. What you must do, do cheerfully.
695. Don't waste time waiting for inspiration. Begin, and inspiration will find you.
696. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have, or sleep all you want.
697. When you say, "I love you," mean it.
698. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.
699. Conduct yourself in such a way that your high school would want you to address the
graduating seniors.
700. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
701. Win without boasting.
702. Lose without excuses.
703. Watch your attitude. It's the first thing people notice about you.
704. Pack a light bathrobe on overnight trips. Take your pillow, too.
705. Choose the apartment on the top floor.
706. Ask someone you'd like to know better to list five people he would most like to meet. It will
tell you a lot about him.
707. Don't be a person who says, "Ready, fire, aim."
708. Don't be a person who says, "Ready, aim, aim, aim."
709. Deadlines are important. Meet them.
710. When you find someone doing small things well, put him or her in charge of bigger things.
711. Read more books.
712. Watch less TV.
713. Remember that a good price is not necessarily what an object is marked, but what it is
worth to you.
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714. When opportunity knocks, invite it to stay for dinner.
715. Remember that the more you know, the less you fear.
716. When a waitress or waiter provides exceptional service, leave a generous tip, plus a short
note like, "Thanks for the wonderful service. You made our meal a special experience."
717. Remove your sunglasses when you talk to someone.
718. Buy three best-selling children's books. Read them and then give them to a youngster.
719. Introduce yourself to your neighbours as soon as you move into a new neighbourhood.
720. When a friend or loved one becomes ill, remember that hope and positive thinking are
strong medicines.
721. When you find something you really want, don't let a few dollars keep you from getting it.
722. Be your children's best teacher and coach.
723. Some things need doing better than they've ever been done before. Some just need doing.
Others don't need doing at all. Know which is which.
724. Buy ladders, extension cords, and garden hoses longer than you think you'll need.
725. Don't confuse mere inconveniences with real problems.
726. When asked to pray in public, be quick about it.
727. Show extra respect for people whose jobs put dirt under their fingernails.
728. Remember that a good example is the best sermon.
729. Hold your child's hand every chance you get. The time will come all too soon when he or
she won't let you.
730. When you carve the Thanksgiving turkey, give the first piece to the person who prepared it.
731. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll get to enjoy it a
second time.
732. Wipe off the sticky honey jar before putting it back on the shelf.
733. Purchase one piece of original art each year, even if it's just a small oil painting by a high
school student.
734. Volunteer to help a few hours a month working in a soup kitchen.
735. Learn to juggle.
736. Don't think people at the top of their professions have all the answers. They don't.
737. Learn to make great spaghetti sauce. Your mother's recipe is the best.
738. Take your wallet with you when trying on new trousers.
739. Get a car with a sun roof.
740. Don't carry expensive luggage. It's a tip-off to thieves that expensive items may be inside.
741. When travelling by plane, don't pack valuables or important papers in your suitcase. Carry
them on board with you.
742. Keep your private thoughts private.
743. Put your jacket around your girlfriend on a chilly evening.
744. Once every couple of months enjoy a four-course meal - only eat each course at a different
restaurant.
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745. Introduce yourself to someone you would like to meet by smiling and saying, "My name is
Adam Brown. I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you."
746. Be humble and polite, but don't let anyone push you around.
747. Put the strap around your neck before looking through binoculars.
748. Do 100 push-ups every day: 50 in the morning and 50 in the evening.
749. Wear goggles when operating a Weed Eater or power saw.
750. Wrap a couple of thick rubber bands around your wallet when you're fishing or hiking. This
will prevent it from slipping out of your pocket.
751. Don't expect bankers to come to your aid in a crunch.
752. Be advised that when negotiating, if you don't get it in writing, you probably won't get it.
753. Don't do business with anyone who has a history of suing people.
754. Every so often let your spirit of adventure triumph over your good sense.
755. Use a favorite picture of a loved one as a bookmark.
756. Never lose your nerve, your' temper, or your car keys.
757. Trust in God but lock your car.
758. Surprise an old friend with a phone call.
759. Get involved at your child's school.
760. Champion your wife. Be her best friend and biggest fan.
761. Add to your children's private library by giving them a hardback copy of one of the classics
every birthday. Begin with their first birthday.
762. Carry a list of your wife's important sizes in your wallet.
763. Don't open credit card bills on the weekend.
764. Mind the store. No one cares about your business the way you do.
765. Don't say “no” until you've heard the whole story.
766. When you are a dinner guest, take a second helping if it's offered, but never a third.
767. Never say anything uncomplimentary about your wife or children in the presence of others.
768. Before going to bed on Christmas Eve, join hands with your family and sing "Silent Night."
769. Don't accept unacceptable behavior.
770. Never put the car in "drive" until all passengers have buckled up.
771. When eating at a restaurant that features foreign food, don't order anything you can fix at
home.
772. Send your mother-in-law flowers on your wife's birthday.
773. Write your pastor a note and tell him how much he means to you.
774. Write your favorite author a note of appreciation.
775. Apologize immediately when you lose your temper, especially to children.
776. Buy your fiancée the nicest diamond engagement ring you can afford.
777. When giving a speech, concentrate on what you can give the audience, not what you can get
from them.
778. Don't be so concerned with your rights that you forget your manners.
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779. Get organised. Know where you are headed. But if something wonderful and unexpected
comes along, be flexible enough to follow it.
780. Don't let weeds grow around your dreams.
781. Never ride in an elevator or kiss a woman while wearing a hat.
782. A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to create a tranquil,
harmonious home.
783. When you tell a child to do something, don't follow it with, "Okay?" Ask instead, "Do you
understand?"
784. Remember that almost everything looks better after a good night's sleep.
785. Avoid using the word “impacted” unless you are describing wisdom teeth.
786. Use a camcorder to videotape the contents of your home for insurance purposes. Don't
forget closets and drawers. Keep the tape in your bank safe-deposit box.
787. Remember that nothing really important ever happens until someone takes a chance.
788. Keep a separate shaving kit packed for travelling.
789. Remember that how you say something is as important as what you say.
790. Every so often watch "Sesame Street."
791. Read between the lines.
792. Get to garage sales early. The good stuff is usually gone by 8:00 A.M.
793. Stop and watch stonemasons at work.
794. Stop and watch a farmer plowing a field.
795. Never pick up anything off the floor of a cab.
796. When you see visitors taking pictures of each other, offer to take a picture of their group
together.
797. In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.
798. Never apologize for extreme measures when defending your values, your health, or your
family's safety.
799. Don't think you can fill an emptiness in your heart with money.
800. Become famous for finishing important, difficult tasks.
801. Own an umbrella big enough for two people to share without getting wet.
802. Leave change where a child can find it.
803. Don't take good friends, good health, or a good marriage for granted.
804. Place a note reading "Your license number has been reported to the police" on the
windshield of a car illegally parked in a handicapped space.
805. Buy a new tie to wear to your wedding rehearsal dinner. Wear it only once. Keep it forever.
806. When you're lost, admit it, and ask for directions.
807. Never buy just one roll of toilet paper, one roll of film, or one jar of peanut butter. Get two.
808. Do a good job because you want to, not because you have to. This puts you in charge
instead of your boss.
809. Remember that the shortest way to get anywhere is to have good company travelling with
you.
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810. Never type a love letter. Use a fountain pen.
811. Never buy a chair or sofa without first sitting on it for several minutes.
812. Don't be thin-skinned. Take criticism as well as praise with equal grace.
813. At the end of your days, be leaning forward - not falling backwards.
814. Never eat liver at a restaurant. Some things should be done only in the privacy of one's
home.
815. Keep impeccable tax records.
816. Clean out a different drawer in your house every week.
817. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.
818. Be gentle with the Earth.
819. Don't work for a company led by someone of questionable character.
820. When working with contractors, include a penalty clause in your contract for their not
finishing on time.
821. Read bulletin boards at the grocery store, college bookstore, and coin laundry. You will find
all sorts of interesting things there.
822. The next time you're standing next to a police officer, firefighter, or paramedic, tell them
that you appreciate what they do for the community.
823. Learn three knock-knock jokes so you will always be ready to entertain children.
824. Spend your time and energy creating, not criticizing.
825. Visit your old high school and introduce yourself to the principal.. Ask if you can sit in on a
couple of classes.
826. Respect sailboats, snowmobiles, and motorcycles. They can teach you a painful lesson very
fast.
827. Act with courtesy and fairness regardless of how others treat you. Don't let them determine
your response.
828. In a verbal confrontation, lower your voice to the degree that the other person raises his or
hers.
829. Let your children see you do things for your wife that lets them know how much you love
and treasure her.
830. Take photographs of every car you own. Later, these photos will trigger wonderful
memories.
831. Don't allow children to ride in the back of a pickup truck.
832. When you are a dinner guest at a restaurant, don't order anything more expensive than your
host does.
833. When someone offers to pay you now or later, choose now.
834. Don't leave hair in the shower drain.
835. When traveling the back roads, stop whenever you see a sign that reads "Honey For Sale."
836. Start every day with the most important thing you have to do. Save the less important tasks
for later.
837. Think twice before deciding not to charge for your work. People often don't value what they
don't pay for.
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838. Don't outlive your money.
839. Never grab at a falling knife.
840. Never take what you cannot use.
841. When there is a hill to climb, don't think that waiting will make it smaller.
842. When your dog dies, frame its collar and put it above a window facing west.
843. When a garment label warns "Dry Clean Only," believe it.
844. Don't eat any meat loaf but your mum's.
845. Write the date and the names of non-family members on the backs of all photos as soon as
you get them back from the developer.
846. Help a child plant a small garden.
847. Pray. There is immeasurable power in it.
848. Don't take 11 items to the 10 Items Express Check-Out Lane.
849. Don't call a fishing rod a "pole," a line a "rope," a rifle a "gun," or a ship a "boat."
850. At meetings, resist turning around to see who has just arrived late.
851. Don't ride a bicycle or motorcycle barefooted.
852. Just because you earn a decent wage, don't look down on those who don't. To put things in
perspective, consider what would happen to the public good if you didn't do your job for 30
days. Next, consider the consequences if sanitation workers didn't do their jobs for 30 days.
Now, whose job is more important?
853. Don't purchase anything in a package that appears to have been opened.
854. Refuse to share personal and financial information unless you feel it is absolutely essential.
855. Don't do business with people who knock on your door and say, "I just happened to be in
the neighborhood."
856. Choose a business partner the way you choose a tennis partner. Select someone who's strong
where you are weak.
857. Call a nursing home or retirement center and ask for a list of the residents who seldom get
mail or visitors. Send them a card several times a year. Sign it, "Someone who thinks you are
very special."
858. Make duplicates of all important keys.
859. Read a lot when you're on vacation, but nothing that has to do with your business.
860. Put the knife in the jelly before putting it in the peanut butter when you make a sandwich.
861. Never buy a house in a neighborhood where you have to pay before pumping gas.
862. Remember that what's right isn't always popular, and what's popular isn't always right.
863. Before buying a house or renting an apartment, check the water pressure by turning on the
faucets and the shower and then flushing the toilet.
864. Overestimate travel time by 15 percent.
865. Properly fitting shoes should feel good as soon as you try them on. Don't believe the
salesperson who says, "They'll be fine as soon as you break them in."
866. Schedule your bachelor party at least two days before your wedding.
867. Get a haircut a week before the big interview.
868. Spend your life lifting people up, not putting people down.
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869. Never interrupt when you are being flattered.
870. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
871. Don't pick up after your children. That's their job.
872. Own a cowboy hat.
873. Own a comfortable chair for reading.
874. Own a set of good kitchen knives.
875. In business or in life, don't follow the wagon tracks too closely.
876. Don't judge a man's wealth by how well he's dressed, but by how well his wife is dressed.
877. Brush your teeth before putting on your tie.
878. Never risk what you can't afford to lose.
879. Mind your own business.
880. Don't trust a woman who doesn't close her eyes when you kiss her.
881. Never tell a man he's losing his hair. He already knows.
882. Learn to use a needle and thread, a steam iron, and an espresso machine.
883. Remember that the "suggested retail price" seldom is.
884. Never say, "My child would never do that."
885. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.
886. Replace the batteries in smoke alarms every January 1st.
887. Never order chicken-fried steak in a place that doesn't have a jukebox.
888. Remember that ignorance is expensive.
889. Keep candles and matches in the kitchen and bedroom in case of power failure.
890. If you make a lot of money, put it to use helping others while you are living. That is wealth's
greatest satisfaction.
891. Listen to your critics. They will keep you focused and innovative.
892. Never tell a person who's experiencing deep sorrow, "I know how you feel." You don't.
893. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of good luck.
894. Never say anything to a news reporter that you don't want to see on the front page of your
local paper. Comments made "off the record" seldom are.
895. Remember the old proverb, "Out of debt, out of danger."
896. Don't allow your dog to bark and disturb the neighbors.
897. When declaring your rights, don't forget your responsibilities.
898. Remember that what you give will afford you more pleasure than what you get.
899. Display your street number prominently on your mailbox or house in case emergency
vehicles need to find you.
900. Think twice before accepting a job that requires you to work in an office with no windows.
901. Remember that everyone you meet wean an invisible sign. It reads, "Notice me. Make me
feel important."
902. Never hire someone you wouldn't invite home to dinner.
903. Perform your job better than anyone else can. That's the best job security I know.
904. When camping or hiking, never leave evidence that you were there.
905. Dress respectfully when attending church.
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906. Never ask an accountant, lawyer, or doctor professional questions in a social setting.
907. When someone has provided you with exceptional service, write a note to his or her boss.
908. If you've learned that a good friend is ill, don't ask him about it. Let him tell you first.
909. Visit friends and relatives when they are in the hospital. You only need to stay a few
minutes.
910. Watch the movie “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”.
911. Watch the movie “Regarding Henry”.
912. Never leave a youngster in the car without taking the car keys.
913. Don't think that sending a gift or flowers substitutes for your presence.
914. When visiting a small town at lunch time, choose the cafe on the square.
915. Attach a small Christmas wreath to your car's grill on the first day of December.
916. Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.
917. Truth is serious business. When criticizing others, remember that a little goes a long way.
918. Never buy a piece of jewellery that costs more than $100 without doing a little haggling.
919. When your children are learning to play musical instruments, buy them good ones.
920. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
921. Never "borrow" so much as a pencil from your workplace.
922. Become a tourist for a day in your own hometown. Take a tour. See the sights.
923. Don't confuse foolishness with bravery.
924. Don't mistake kindness for weakness.
925. Answer the easy questions first.
926. Don't discuss domestic problems at work.
927. A racehorse that consistently runs just a second faster than another horse is worth millions
of dollars more. Be willing to give that extra effort that separates the winner from the one in
second place.
928. Don't judge people by their relatives.
929. Let some things remain mysterious.
930. Never ignore evil.
931. Be especially courteous and patient with older people.
932. Remember this statement by Coach Lou Holtz, "Life is 10 percent what happens to me and
90 percent how I react to it."
933. Travel. See new places, but remember to take along an open mind.
934. Never get a tattoo.
935. Never eat a sugared doughnut when wearing a dark suit.
936. Call before dropping in on friends and family.
937. When you are away from home and hear church bells, think of someone who loves you.
938. When friends offer to help, let them.
939. Never decide to do nothing just because you can only do a little. Do what you can.
940. Acknowledge a gift, no matter how small.
941. Every now and then, bite off more than you can chew.
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942. Remember that your character is your destiny.
943. Never get in a car when the driver has been drinking.
944. Don't knock the competition.
945. Don't judge what you don't understand.
946. Challenge yourself. Aim high.
947. Every week write a short poem.
948. Grind it out. Hanging on just one second longer than your competition makes you the
winner.
949. Buy and use your customers' products.
950. Be better prepared than you think you will need to be.
951. Buy a small, inexpensive camera. Take it with you everywhere.
952. Let your handshake be as binding as a signed contract.
953. Keep and file the best business letters you receive.
954. Pay the extra $10 for the best seats at a play or concert.
955. Give handout materials after your presentation, never before.
956. Never buy anything from a rude salesperson, no matter how much you want it.
957. Get a flu shot.
958. Worry makes for a hard pillow. When something's troubling you, before going to sleep, jot
down three things you can do the next day to help solve the problem.
959. Buy a red umbrella. It's easier to find among all the black ones, and it adds a little color to
rainy days.
960. Hire people more for their judgment than for their talents.
961. Love someone who doesn't deserve it.
962. Every so often, go where you can hear a wooden screen door slam shut.
963. When you mean “no”, say it in a way that's not ambiguous.
964. Don't eat a meal just before giving a speech.
965. Give children toys that are powered by their imagination, not by batteries.
966. Remember that your child's character is like good soup. Both are homemade.
967. Never open a restaurant.
968. When you're buying something that you only need to. buy once, buy the best you can
afford.
969. As soon as you get married, start saving for your children's education.
970. Reject and condemn prejudice based on race, gender, religion, or age.
971. Choose a seat in the row next to the emergency exit when flying. You will get more leg
room.
972. Be willing to lower your price in order to get something else of greater value.
973. You may dress unconventionally, but remember that the more strangely you dress, the better
you have to be.
974. Life is short. Eat more pancakes and fewer rice cakes.
975. Beware the life empty of ambitions.
976. Support the Red Cross.
977. Remember the ABC's of success: Ability, Breaks, Courage.
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978. Be more concerned with living wide than living long.
979. Be suspicious of a boss who schedules meetings instead of making decisions.
980. Carry three business cards in your wallet.
981. Regardless of the situation, react with class.
982. To insure a successful year, you must begin on January 1.
983. Don't overfeed horses or brothers-in-law.
984. Be able to hit consistently four out of five at the free-throw line.
985. Become the kind of person who brightens a room just by entering it.
986. Remember the observation of William James that the deepest principle in human nature is
the craving to be appreciated.
987. Buy raffle tickets, candy bars, and baked goods from students who are raising money for
school projects.
988. Be wary of the man who's "all hat and no cattle."
989. Borrow a box of puppies for an afternoon and take them to visit the residents of a retirement
home. Stand back and watch the smiles.
990. Reread Thoreau's “Walden”.
991. When there's a piano to be moved, don't reach for the stool.
992. Someone will always be looking at you as an example of how to behave. Don't let them
down.
993. Go on blind dates. Remember, that's how I met your mother.
994. Cheer for the home team.
995. Follow your own star.
996. Remember the ones who love you.
997. Go home for the holidays.
998. Don't get too big for your britches.
999. Call your dad.
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Life's Little Instruction Book
Vol. III
1000. Never buy a coffee table you can't put your feet on.
1001. Say something positive as early as possible every day.
1002. Believe in miracles but don't depend on them.
1003. Regardless of the situation, remember that nothing is ever lost by courtesy.
1004. Never open the refrigerator when you're bored.
1005. Fill out expense reports the day you return from your trip.
1006. Own at least one article of clothing with Mickey Mouse on it.
1007. Be thankful that you were born in this great country.
1008. When staying at a hotel or motel, don't accept a room next to the ice or vending machines.
1009. Enjoy the satisfaction that comes from doing the little things well.
1010. Never go near a kid that's holding a water hose unless you want to get wet.
1011. Never refuse a holiday dessert.
1012. If you are involved in an automobile accident, don't admit fault (there may be extenuating
circumstances) and don't discuss the accident with anyone except the police and your
insurance agent.
1013. Encourage your children to join a choir.
1014. Never allow anyone to intimidate you.
1015. Watch your finances like a hawk.
1016. Don't forget that we are ultimately judge by what we give, not by what we get.
1017. Never complain about the music in someone else's car when you're a passenger.
1018. Read Tom Peter's "The Pursuit of WOW!" (Vantage, 1994).
1019. Always compliment flower gardens and new babies.
1020. Remember that it's better to be cheated in price than in quality.
1021. When reading self-help books, include the Bible.
1022. Each year, take a first-day-of-school photograph of your children.
1023. Learn the rules of any sport your children play.
1024. When you hear a kind word spoken about a friend, tell him so.
1025. Never hesitate to do what you know is right.
1026. Pack a couple of Ziploc bags and a pad of Post-it notes when you travel.
1027. Don't work for recognition, but do work worthy of recognition.
1028. Share your knowledge and experiences.
1029. Be charitable in your speech, actions, and judgment.
1030. Work for a company where the expectations of you are high.
1031. Don't allow your children or grandchildren to call you by your first name.
1032. Remember that a kind word goes a long way.
1033. Don't compare your children with their siblings or classmates.
1034. Be enthusiastic in your expressions of gratitude and appreciation.
1035. Ask permission before taking someone's photograph.
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1036. Join the Rotary or other civic club.
1037. When no great harm will result, let your children do it their way, even if you know they are
wrong. They will learn more from their mistakes than from their successes.
1038. Forgive quickly.
1039. Kiss slowly.
1040. Tell your wife how terrific she looks.
1041. Never give an anniversary gift that has to be plugged in.
1042. Take some silly photos of yourself and a friend in an instant photo booth.
1043. Remember that regardless of where you are, not much good happens after midnight.
1044. Volunteer to be a Little League umpire.
1045. Remember that the word "discipline" means "to teach."
1046. Remember that all success comes at a price.
1047. When you give someone a camera as a gift, make sure it's loaded with film and has a
battery.
1048. Tour your state capitol building.
1049. Own your own tuxedo.
1050. Never say anything uncomplimentary about your wife in the presence of your children.
1051. Remember the three universal healers: calamine lotion, warm oatmeal, and hugs.
1052. Earn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others.
1053. Kiss your children good night, even if they are already asleep.
1054. To fight the blues, try exercising.
1055. Never watch a movie or video with your children that involves activities and language that
you don't want them to imitate.
1056. Learn the Heimlich manoeuvre.
1057. Compliment the parent when you observe a well-behaved child.
1058. When travelling, sleep with your wallet, car keys, room key, eyeglasses, and shoes nearby.
1059. Spend twice as much time praising as you do criticising.
1060. Never pass up the chance to be in a parade.
1061. Start the standing ovation at the end of school plays.
1062. Remember the credo of Walt Disney: Think. Believe. Dream. Dare.
1063. When someone lets you down, don't give up on them.
1064. Treat your company's money as you would your own.
1065. Remember that life's big changes rarely give advance warning.
1066. Teach your children never to underestimate someone with a disability.
1067. What you have to do, do wholeheartedly.
1068. Never comment on someone's weight unless you know it's what they want to hear.
1069. Read "The Wall Street Journal" regularly.
1070. Find a job you love and give it everything you've got.
1071. Keep good financial records.
1072. Never complain about a flight delayed for mechanical repairs. Waiting on the ground is
infinitely better than the alternative.
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1073. Make a list of travel necessities, laminate it, and keep it in your suitcase.
1074. Set limits on the amount and the content of television your children watch.
1075. Seek respect rather than popularity.
1076. Seek quality rather than luxury.
1077. Seek refinement rather than fashion.
1078. Never forget that it takes only one person or one idea to change your life forever.
1079. Don't hand out your troubles to your friends and co-workers.
1080. Occasionally let your children help you even if it slows you down.
1081. Throw a surprise birthday party for a friend.
1082. Always take your vacation time.
1083. Call (800) 525-9000 for a catalogue of Nighingale-Conant tapes on personal development
and achievement.
1084. Start a Smile File of jokes, articles, and cartoons that make you laugh.
1085. Start a Read Again File for articles you might want to enjoy a second time.
1086. When you need a little advice, call your grandparents.
1087. Teach your sons as well as your daughters to cook.
1088. Report unethical business practices to your city's Better Business Bureau.
1089. Look for the opportunity that is hidden in every adversity.
1090. Remember that when your Mom says, "You'll regret it," you probably will.
1091. Don't be critical of your wife's friends.
1092. Be prompt when picking up or dropping off your children for school or other activities.
1093. Don't sit while ladies are standing.
1094. Take you teenagers with you when you buy a car or expensive household item and let them
learn from the experience.
1095. Become a serious student of American history.
1096. Make a big batch of Rice Krispies squares. Take them to the office.
1097. Play catch with a kid.
1098. Write some poetry.
1099. Shoot a few hoops.
1100. Once a month invite someone to dinner who knows more about your business than you do.
1101. Never ignore an old barking dog.
1102. To open a bottle of champagne, twist the neck, not the cork.
1103. To put someone in your debt, do something nice for their child.
1104. Improve even the best sausage biscuit by spreading on a little grape jelly.
1105. Try to add a new name to your Rolodex every week.
1106. If you are not going to use a discount coupon, leave it on the shelf with the product for
someone else to use.
1107. Respect your elders.
1108. Never criticize your country when traveling abroad.
1109. When loved ones drive away, watch until you can no longer see the car.
1110. On your birthday, send your mom a thank-you card.
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1111. Never tell an off-colour joke in the presence of women or children.
1112. Keep a pad and pencil by every phone.
1113. If you dial a wrong number, don't just hang up; offer an apology.
1114. Spend a couple of hours every week reading magazines that have nothing to do with your
job or lifestyle.
1115. Hold yourself to the same high standards that you require of others.
1116. Never let the odds keep you from pursuing what you know in your heart you were meant to
do.
1117. Wage war against procrastination.
1118. Don't open anyone else's mail.
1119. If you are a guest at a wedding, take lots of snapshots and send them along with the
negatives to the bride and groom as quickly as you can. They have a long time to wait for
the formal pictures and will be thrilled to receive the ones you took.
1120. Never loan your chain saw, your ball glove, or your favourite book.
1121. Type out your favourite quotation and place it where you can see it every day.
1122. When playing a sport with a partner, never criticise his or her performance.
1123. Until your children move out of your house, never buy anything suede.
1124. When the best in the world visits your town for a concert, exhibition, or speech, get tickets
for a friend.
1125. Learn the techniques for being a good interviewer.
1126. Listen to rumours, but don't contribute any of your own.
1127. Enter something in the state fair.
1128. Offer hope.
1129. Let your word be your bond.
1130. Count your change.
1131. Remember that a lasting marriage is based on commitment, not convenience.
1132. When you need to apologise to someone, do it in person.
1133. Try to find a copy of the book "Under My Elm" by David Grayson (Doubleday, 1942.) You
may have to order it.
1134. Take your children on a tour of your local university.
1135. Finish projects before they are due.
1136. Never ask a childless couple when they are going to have children.
1137. Be happy with what you have while working for what you want.
1138. Let your children observe you being generous with those in need.
1139. Celebrate even small victories.
1140. Never answer a reporter's questions with, "No comment." Instead, say, "I don't have
enough information to comment on that right now."
1141. Cut your toenails in private.
1142. After going to bed, refuse to worry about problems until the morning.
1143. Return shopping carts to the designated areas.
1144. Attend an Eagle Scout's or a Girl Scout's Golden Award induction ceremony.
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1145. Never tell a car salesman how much you want to spend.
1146. Redeem gift certificates promptly.
1147. Remember that a grateful heart is almost always a happy one.
1148. Make an effort to attend weddings and funerals.
1149. Don't forget that a couple of words of praise or encouragement can make someone's day.
1150. Every year, send your old alma mater a few bucks.
1151. Be especially courteous to receptionists and secretaries; they are the gatekeepers.
1152. Make your money before spending it.
1153. Don't over-schedule your children's extracurricular activities.
1154. Whenever you hear an ambulance siren, say a prayer for the person inside.
1155. Worry about the consequences of the choices you make before you make them - not
afterward.
1156. Attend parent-teacher conferences and PTA meetings.
1157. Don't take medicines in the dark.
1158. Spoil your wife, not your children.
1159. Stop and look up when anyone approaches your desk.
1160. Search out good values, but let the other guy make a fair profit on what you purchase.
1161. Get a passport and keep it current.
1162. Never pass up a chance to jump on a trampoline.
1163. Be cautious of renting lodging accomodations described in the ad or brochure as "rustic".
1164. Insist that your children complete a driver's education course at their school.
1165. Locate the emergency exits as soon as you check into your hotel room.
1166. Get to know your children's teachers.
1167. Stay humble.
1168. Stay on your toes.
1169. Know where to find a gas station that's open twenty-four hours with a working bathroom.
1170. Hang up on anyone you don't know who's trying to sell you a financial product over the
telephone.
1171. Buy each of your children a special Christmas ornament every year. When they move into
their own homes, box up the ornaments and give them as house-warming gifts.
1172. Support your local museums.
1173. Support your local symphony.
1174. Support your community college.
1175. Remember you can miss a lot of good things in life by having the wrong attitude.
1176. When a guest, never complain about the food, drink, or accommodations.
1177. Take a course in public speaking.
1178. Write a letter to the editor at least once a year.
1179. For better security while travelling, take along a small wedge of wood and jam it under
your hotel room door.
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1180. Never criticise a gift.
1181. Never leave a loved one in anger.
1182. Keep a roll of duct take at home, at the office, and in your car.
1183. Require your children to do their share of household chores.
1184. When in doubt, smile.
1185. Underestimate when guessing an adult's age or weight.
1186. Overestimate when guessing someone's salary.
1187. Choose a clothing salesperson who dresses as you wish you did.
1188. Send notes of encouragement to military personnel and college students.
1189. Occasionally leave a quarter in the change return slot of a pay phone. Somebody always
checks.
1190. Overpay the neighbourhood kid who does yard work for you.
1191. When a friend is in need, help him without his having to ask.
1192. Keep an emergency gas can in your trunk.
1193. Own a salad spinner.
1194. Own two champagne glasses.
1195. Allow drivers from out-of-state a little extra room on the road.
1196. When serving hamburgers, always toast the buns.
1197. Never whittle toward yourself.
1198. Make a generous contribution to diabetes research.
1199. Teach your children the pride, satisfaction, and dignity of doing any job well.
1200. Never ask a woman when the baby is due unless you know for sure that she's pregnant.
1201. Frame anything your child brings home on his first day at school.
1202. Host a backyard get-together for friends and neighbours every Labour Day.
1203. Keep $10 in your glove box for emergencies.
1204. Volunteer to help at your city's Special Olympics.
1205. Never be too busy to meet someone new.
1206. Remember that cruel words deeply hurt.
1207. Remember that loving words quickly heal.
1208. Surprise someone who's more than eighty years old or a couple celebrating fifty years or
more of marriage with a personal greeting from the President. Mail details to the White
House, Greetings Office, Room 39, Washington DC 20500, four to six weeks in advance.
1209. If it's not a beautiful morning, let your cheerfulness make it one.
1210. Plant a tree the day your child is born.
1211. Toss in a coin when passing a wishing well.
1212. Don't say anything on a cordless or cellular telephone that you don't want the world to hear.
1213. Never get yourself into a position wher you have to back up a trailer.
1214. Marry someone your equal or a little bit better.
1215. Keep a special notebook. Every night before going to bed, write down something beautiful
that you saw during the day.
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1216. When you're the first one up, be quiet about it.
1217. This year, visit two or three of your state parks.
1218. Remember that a minute of anger denies you sixty seconds of happiness.
1219. Include a recent family photo when writing to loved ones.
1220. Ask your grandparents to tell you stories about your parents while they were growing up.
1221. Become a Big Brother or Big Sister.
1222. Welcome the unexpected! Opportunities rarely come in neat, predictable packages.
1223. Before criticising a new employee, remember your first days at work.
1224. To help your children turn out well, spend twice as much time with them and half as much
money.
1225. Give young children the opportunity to participate in family decision-making; their insight
will surprise you.
1226. Tell family members that you love them before they go away for a few days.
1227. Keep a backup copy of your personal address and telephone book.
1228. Fill out customer comment cards.
1229. Mail in your Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes notice. Who knows?
1230. Don't make eating everything on their plate an issue with children.
1231. Never miss an opportunity to go fishing with your father.
1232. Never miss an opportunity to go travelling with your mother.
1233. Hold a child's hand when crossing the street.
1234. Do something every day that maintains your good health.
1235. Every spring set out a couple of tomato plants.
1236. When travelling, stop occasionally at local cafes and diners.
1237. Never deny anyone the opportunity to do something nice for you.
1238. Never tell a woman you liked her hair better before she had it cut.
1239. When playing golf or tennis, occasionally play with someone better than you are.
1240. Dust, then vacuum.
1241. Offer to pay for parking and tolls when you ride with someone.
1242. Offer to leave the tip when someone invites you out to eat.
1243. Visit a pet store every once in a while and watch the children watch the animals.
1244. Remember that a successful future begins right now.
1245. Don't minimise your child's worries and fears.
1246. Take advantage of free lectures on any subject in which you are remotely interested.
1247. Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to accomplish it.
The time will pass anyway.
1248. Use good stationery when you want your written comments to be taken seriously.
1249. Unless it creates a safety problem, pull your car over when a funeral procession is passing.
1250. Be the first adult to jump into the pool or run into the ocean with the kids. They will love
you for it.
1251. Hold puppies, kittens, and babies any time you get the chance.
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1252. Ask your boss what he expects of you.
1253. Don't play your car stereo so loud that you can't hear approaching emergency vehicles.
1254. Memorise the names of the books of the Bible.
1255. Memorise the names and order of the Presidents.
1256. Take Trivial Pursuit cards to read the driver on a long road trip. It makes the time fly.
1257. After children argue and have said their "I'm sorrys," ask each one to say something nice
about the other.
1258. Never forget the debt you owe to all those who have come before you.
1259. Watch your back.
1260. Watch your weight.
1261. Watch your language.
1262. Remember that anything creative and innovative will be copied.
1263. When traveling, pack more underwear and socks than you think you will need.
1264. Dress for the position you want, not the one you have.
1265. Keep a couple of your favourite inspirational books by your bedside.
1266. Don't write anything you don't want someone else to read.
1267. Whisper in your sleeping child's ear, "I love you."
1268. At least once in your life, see the Grand Teton Mountains from the back of a horse.
1269. Never ignore a ringing fire alarm.
1270. When taking a true-false test, remember that any statement that includes the word "any",
"all", "always", "never", or "ever" is usually false.
1271. Let your children know that regardless of what happens, you'll always be there for them.
1272. Keep a blanket in the trunk of your car for emergencies during the winter months.
1273. Take a ride in a glider.
1274. Take a ride in a hot-air balloon.
1275. Be the first to apologise to a family member after a disagreement.
1276. To find out who is behind an idea or activity, follow the money.
1277. If you borrow something more than twice, buy one for yourself.
1278. When you build a home, make sure it has a screened-in porch.
1279. Be innovative.
1280. Be passionate.
1281. Be committed.
1282. Become knowledgeable about antiques, oriental rugs, and contemporary art.
1283. Don't get caught glancing at your watch when you are talking to someone.
1284. Remember that life's most treasured moments often come unannounced.
1285. Never tell anyone they can't sing.
1286. Never tell anyone they don't have a good sense of humour.
1287. Call a radio talk show with an opinion.
1288. When parents introduce you to their children, say, "I have looked forward to meeting you,
because your parents are always bragging about you."
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1289. Don't argue with your mother.
1290. Clear the adding machine after using it.
1291. Before buying that all-important engagement ring, find out all you can about diamonds by
calling the American Gem Society. They will send you a booklet that will answer some of
your questions.
1292. Every December, give the world a precious gift. Give a pint of blood.
1293. Plant a couple of fruit trees in your back yard.
1294. Wear a tie with cartoon characters on it if you work with kids.
1295. Remember that every age brings new opportunities.
1296. Know your children's friends.
1297. Eat lightly or not at all before giving a speech or making a presentation.
1298. Attend family reunions and be patient when aunts and uncles want to take your picture.
1299. Go for long, hand-holding walks with your wife.
1300. Visit the Biltmore estate in Asheville, North Carolina, during the spring tulip festival.
1301. Ask an older person you respect to tell you his or her greatest regret.
1302. Record the birthday heights of your children on the kitchen doorjamb. Never paint it.
1303. Every once in a while, let your kids play in the rain.
1304. When a woman is in the hospital, give her a soft, stuffed animal instead of flowers.
1305. Always order bread pudding when it's on the menu.
1306. Create an maintain a peaceful home.
1307. Become the world's most thoughtful friend.
1308. Never ask anyone why they wear a Medic Alert bracelet. That's his or her business.
1309. Tell gardeners of public areas how much you appreciate the beauty they bring to your city.
1310. When taking family photos, include a few routine, everyday shots.
1311. Remember that anything worth doing is going to take longer than you think.
1312. No matter how angry you get with your wife, never sleep apart.
1313. Carry a kite in the trunk for windy spring days.
1314. Buy a flashlight for each person in your family to keep in their bedrooms.
1315. Never marry someone in the hope that they'll change later.
1316. Own a world globe.
1317. Own a good set of encyclopaedias.
1318. Teach a Sunday School class.
1319. Never call anybody stupid, even if you're kidding.
1320. Find something that's important to your company and learn to do it better than anybody
else.
1321. Don't eat anything covered in chocolate unless you know what's inside.
1322. Don't eat anything covered in gravy unless you know what's under it.
1323. Don't drink anything blue.
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1324. When traveling, always pack a white dress shirt and a tie.
1325. Keep a photograph of each person you have dated.
1326. Keep a current city and state highway map in your car's glove box.
1327. Buy your mom flowers and your dad a new tie with your first paycheque.
1328. Be prudent.
1329. Be positive.
1330. Be polite.
1331. Ever wonder what it takes to become an astronaut? Receive the application package by
writing to NASA, Johnson Space Centre, Attn: AHX Astronaut Selection Office, Houston,
TX 77059.
1332. If you live in the same city as your mother-in-law, occasionally trim her hedges and wash
her car.
1333. Don't buy cheap picture frames.
1334. Don't buy a cheap tennis racquet.
1335. Don't buy a cheap motorcycle helmet.
1336. Criticize the behavior, not the person.
1337. Never leave fun to find fun.
1338. When travelling, carry the phone number and address of your destination in your wallet.
1339. Collect seashells from your favourite beach.
1340. Collect menus from your favourite restaurants.
1341. Rebuild a broken relationship.
1342. Notify the manager when a restaurant's rest room isn't clean.
1343. On long-distance road trips, make sure that someone besides the driver stays awake.
1344. Treat yourself to a professional shoe-shine the next time you're at the airport.
1345. At least once a month, get real dirty and sweaty.
1346. Ask your child to read a bedtime story to you for a change.
1347. Play Monopoly with your in-laws. It will reveal a lot about them.
1348. Give a trusted auto technician all your repairs, not just the tough ones.
1349. Write a letter of encouragement to the President - even if he didn't get your vote.
1350. Find a creative florist and give them all your business.
1351. Buy an inexpensive Polaroid camera. Sometimes you don't want to wait an hour to see the
pictures.
1352. Send Valentines to your children as well as your wife.
1353. When eating either cinnamon rolls or prime rib, eat the centre first.
1354. Add postscripts to your letters. Make them sweet and kind.
1355. Remember that bad luck or good luck seldom lasts long.
1356. Never let anyone challenge you to drive faster than you think is safe.
1357. Stop at the visitor's information centre when entering a state for the first time.
1358. When you see someone sitting alone on a bench, make it a point to speak to them.
1359. Keep receipts.
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1360. Wet your hands before lifting a trout from the river.
1361. Don't force machinery.
1362. When walking a dog, let the dog pick the direction.
1363. Teach your children that then they divide anything, the other kid gets first pick.
1364. Offer your place in line at the grocery checkout if the person behind you has only two or
three items.
1365. Never give a friend's or relative's name or phone number to a telephone solicitor.
1366. When going to buy a car, leave your good watch at home.
1367. Don't be so open-minded that your brains fall out.
1368. Learn to make corn bread in a cast-iron skillet.
1369. Stand up when an elderly person enters the room.
1370. Put a love note in your wife's luggage before she leaves on a trip.
1371. Exercise caution the first day you buy a chain-saw. You'll be tempted to cut down
everything in the neighbourhood.
1372. Never buy an article of clothing thinking it will fit if you lose a couple of pounds.
1373. Root for your team to win, not the other team to lose.
1374. Buy an extra box of Girl Scout cookies.
1375. Be grateful that God doesn't answer all your prayers.
1376. Accept triumph and defeat with equal grace.
1377. Always watch the high school band's halftime performances. They practised just as hard as
the football teams.
1378. Never set a drink down on a book.
1379. Eat at a truck stop.
1380. Listen to your favourite music while working on a tax return.
1381. Sniff an open bottle of suntan lotion and a fresh lime to temporarily curb the winter blues.
1382. Never give a pet as a surprise gift.
1383. When a child is selling something for a nickel, give a quarter.
1384. Never ignore an oil warning light.
1385. After someone apologises to you, don't lecture them.
1386. When you move into a new house, plant a rosebush and put out a new welcome mat to
make it seem like home.
1387. Make your wedding anniversary an all-day celebration.
1388. Blow a kiss when driving away from loved ones.
1389. Carry a couple of inexpensive umbrellas in your car that you can give to people caught in
the rain.
1390. Be willing to accept a temporary inconvenience for a permanent improvement.
1391. When you complete a course, shake the instructor's hand and thank him or her.
1392. Contribute something to each Salvation Army kettle you pass during the holidays.
1393. If you ever own rental property, remember that an unrented house is better than a bad
tenant.
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1394. Never order barbecue in a restaurant where all the chairs match.
1395. Carry a small Swiss Army Knife on your key chain.
1396. When you really like someone, tell them. Sometimes you only get one chance.
1397. Never make fun of people who speak broken English. It means they know another
language.
1398. When going through the checkout line, always ask the cashier how she's doing.
1399. Take more pictures of people than of places.
1400. Learn and use the four-digit extension to your ZIP code.
1401. When you need something done, ask a busy person.
1402. Call three friends on Thanksgiving and tell them how thankful you are for their friendship.
1403. Read acknowledgements, introductions, and prefaces to books.
1404. Never underestimate the influence of the people you have allowed into your life.
1405. Send a "Thinking of You" card to a friend who's experiencing the anniversary of the loss of
a loved one.
1406. Learn your great-grandparent's names and what they did.
1407. Enter a room or meeting like you own the place.
1408. Refinish a piece of furniture. Just once.
1409. Don't use your teeth to open things.
1410. When you are angry with someone who means a lot to you, write a letter telling him or her
why you feel that way - but don't mail it.
1411. Occasionally walk through old cemeteries and read the gravestones.
1412. Never keep a free ride waiting.
1413. Savour every day.
1414. If you ask someone to do something for you, let them do it their way.
1415. Once a year take your boss to lunch.
1416. Wave to train engineers.
1417. Be able to recommend three or four hometown "must sees."
1418. Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.
1419. When visiting state and national parks, take advantage of all tours and lectures given by
park rangers.
1420. Call your parents when you return from a long trip.
1421. Catch up on the best sellers by listening to books on tape in your car.
1422. Learn to paddle a canoe.
1423. When someone you know is down and out, mail them a twenty-dollar bill anonymously.
1424. Share the remote control.
1425. When pouring something from one container to another, do it over the sink.
1426. Aspirin is aspirin. Buy the least expensive brand.
1427. Never go up a ladder with just one nail.
1428. Remember the best way to improve your kids is to improve your marriage.
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1429. When moving from a house or apartment, for nostalgia's sake, take a photo of each room
while the furniture is still in place.
1430. Stand out from the crowd.
1431. Don't spend lots of time with couples who criticise each other.
1432. Once in your life, paint a picture.
1433. Never buy a Rolex watch from someone who is out of breath.
1434. Never fry bacon while naked.
1435. Never squat with your spurs on.
1436. Pay attention to pictures of missing children.
1437. Read biographies of successful men and women.
1438. Remember, it's not your job to get people to like you, it's your job to like people.
1439. Offer to say grace at holiday meals.
1440. Never miss a chance to shake hands with Santa.
1441. When someone gives you something, never say, "You shouldn't have."
1442. Remember that the only dumb question is the one you wanted to ask but didn't.
1443. Watch a video on CPR and emergency first aid with your family.
1444. Ask yourself if what you're doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be
tomorrow.
1445. When you find a coin on the ground, pick it up and give it to the first person you see.
1446. Add "The Book of Virtues" by William Bennett (Simon & Schuster, 1993) to your home
library.
1447. Don't expect different results from the same behaviour.
1448. Spend time with lucky people.
1449. Always offer guests something to eat or drink when they drop by.
1450. Make your bed every morning.
1451. Wash whites seperately.
1452. Keep a couple of Wet-Naps in the glove box.
1453. Never date anyone who has more than two cars.
1454. Treat your parents to a dinner out on your birthday.
1455. Don't look through other people's medicine cabinets, closets, or refrigerators.
1456. Hug a cow.
1457. When someone tells you they love you, never say, "No, you don't."
1458. When you race your kids, let them win at the end.
1459. Once a summer, run through a yard sprinkler.
1460. Experience a real adventure: float the Gauley River in West Virginia.
1461. Remember that nothing important was ever achieved without someone's taking a chance.
1462. Stand up for your high principles even if you have to stand alone.
1463. Watch reruns of "The Wonder Years."
1464. Every couple of months, spend thirty minutes or so in a big toy store.
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1465. Never resist a generous impulse.
1466. When babies are born into your family, save the newspaper from that day. Give it to them
on their eighteenth birthday.
1467. Support family businesses.
1468. Carefully examine your written work when you are finished.
1469. Even on short ferry rides, always get out of your car and enjoy the crossing.
1470. Write a thank-you note to your children's teacher when you see your child learning new
things.
1471. When on vacation or a family holiday, don't be too concerned about the cost. This is not a
time to count pennies; it's a time to make memories.
1473. Be faithful.
1474. Read the "Old Farmer's Almanac."
1475. Remember that everyone has bad days.
1476. Learn to eat with chopsticks.
1477. Make sure the telephone number on your letterhead and business cards is large enough to
read easily.
1478. Never sharpen a boomerang.
1479. Never intentionally embarrass anyone.
1480. Question your prejudices.
1481. Eat moderately.
1482. Exercise vigorously.
1483. When you're angry, take a thirty-minute walk; when you're really angry, chop some
firewood.
1484. Be wary of stopping at restaurants displaying "Help Wanted" signs.
1485. When returning a book or an item of clothing you have borrowed, leave a note of
appreciation.
1486. When you pass a family riding in a bit "U-Haul" truck, give them the "thumbs-up" sign.
The need all the encouragement they can get.
1487. Have your piano tuned every six months.
1488. Avoid automated teller machines at night.
1489. Add "Art of the Western World" to your videocassette collection.
1490. Remember the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
1491. Have your pastor over for dinner.
1492. Marry someone who loves music.
1493. Learn the history of your hometown.
1494. Take your family to a dude ranch for a vacation.
1495. See any detour as an opportunity to experience new things.
1496. When adults are sick, care for them as though they were children.
1497. Watch what you eat at cocktail parties. Each hors d'oeuvre has about one hundred calories.
1498. Remember that wealth is not having all the money you want, but having all the money you
need.
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1499. When deplaning, thank the captain for a safe and comfortable flight.
1500. Never break off communications with your children, not matter what they do.
1501. Have a little money in the bank to handle unforeseen problems.
1502. Read "Growing a Business" by Paul Hawken (Simon & Schuster, 1987).
1503. Remember that much truth is spoken in jest.
1504. Don't forget that your attitude is just as important as the facts.
1505. Visit the Art Institute of Chicago.
1506. Take a course in basic car repair.
1507. Take your dad bowling.
1508. Don't live with the brakes on.
1509. Never complain about the food or entertainment at church suppers or charity functions.
1510. When talking to someone who's a new parent, always ask to see a picture of the baby.
1511. Remember that true happiness comes from virtuous living.
1512. Don't obligate yourself to a home mortgage larger that three times your family's annual
income.
1513. When asked, take the time to give out-of-town visitors complete and clear directions.
1514. Pass down family recipies.
1515. Talk to your plants.
1516. Ask for advice when you need it, but remember that no one is an expert on your life.
1517. If you know you're going to lose, do it with style.
1518. Say something every day that encourages your children.
1519. Rescue your dreams.
1520. Remember that creating a successful marriage is like farming: you have to start over again
every morning.
1521. Teach by example.
1522. Commit yourself to a mighty purpose.
1523. Live simply.
1524. Think quickly.
1525. Work diligently.
1526. Fight fairly.
1527. Give generously.
1528. Laugh loudly.
1529. Love deeply.
1530. Plant more flowers than you pick.
1531. Remember that all important truths are simple.
1532. Include your parents in your prayers.
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Where's your will to be weird?

Reflect saturday

2011-10-29T20:17:00.000+03:00

Where's your will to be weird?

Reflect saturday

2011-10-22T20:38:00.000+03:00

Where's your will to be weird?

Comfy-ness

2011-10-19T09:23:00.000+03:00

Ive been meaning to blog for ages! But im either forgetful, tired or lazy.. Which is kinda the case for the most of us at night..
My attempts to getting out of my comfort zone is progressing. I got the idea from the rules of life
"always get out of Ur comfort zone and do things you usually wouldn't do. Thats how u feel young, and when u feel young, you stay"
Well, the book didn't say it in that context but that's kinda the "butter"

***

I was getting out of Carrefour and heading home while I spotted a lady on my way out.. She was a foreign. She looked like a mess, was wearing a shoe in one foot and a sock in the other.. She was limping and looking around helplessly. For all I knew I thought she got robbed and injured
I asked her what the matter was and she told me her long story of getting a needle up in her foot. Stayed for days in her bed. She needed food and a travel agency to confirm her flight
I told her she could go home. And order online. Or! Even better she can have her groceries delivered. And flight confirmation can me arranged at the comfort of Ur house and as long as you got Internet
I don't recall her reply.. She either didn't know or didn't care. She was too old to stick to unconventional methods but i think she isnt too young to be stubborn about it either.
I tried getting her to sit. N I offered to do her groceries. She just walked away with a hitchhikers bag on her back and words of thanks on her tongue

I almost said "I'm doing this for me i don't like feeling helpless" but I think
I did lol I'm selfish in my own weird twisted ways
And we can all agree she was weird and twisted in her own ways too..

Where's your will to be weird?

BEING HUMAN

2011-10-16T21:52:00.002+03:00

in a moment of sheer bliss

2011-10-15T23:41:00.000+03:00

its been awhile since i've babbled about something here on and on relentlessly.. and this isnt even the right time to do so.. its almost midnight and i better get my butt on to bed and get my snooze on.. or i know i'll wake up grumpy..but the day started perfect and ended perfect. and those kinda days make me want to live..

when i go to bed tonight. i'll think about all my mortal dreams in my unconsciousness, feel my hand touch them.. and sense the warmth in a place deeper than my guts..

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Reflect saturday

2011-10-15T22:25:00.000+03:00

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book review on the run

2011-10-11T21:37:00.000+03:00

101 Tips For Graduates: A Code Of Conduct For Success And Happiness In Your Professional Life by Susan Morem

My rating: 2 of 5 stars

this book kinda started out lame.. her ABC'S are all about matching the A to something that started with an A.. instead of highlighting the most important rule and placing it as a first.. and so.. and B to something that starts with B.. all the way to Z!.. i think the author focused a little too much on making her book look good rather than the idea she wanted to deliver.. i think that was kinda forgotten somewhere while writing the book, not to mention the repetition of ideas..

dress nicely

no uniforms

you're not in college anymore

no purple hair >>( i love purple heads so that wasn't taken very well by me)

there was a lot i didn't agree with... first impressions are really nothing. the idea u develop about a person u met for 5 minutes is most likely wrong.. often misguided about our own ideas that reflected on that person and thus, we really cant see who they really are in our own inexperienced eyes for the first time.. i believe this is something we build on.. often After demolishing the first impression. that was based on looks and moods.

the bottom line: from now on. its not about ur grades.

use what u learn and learn about what ur using

look professional.

you are a product, market yourself

under promise and over deliver

you dont get what you want, you get what you ask for.

believe in yourself

consider yourself fortunate

dont take rejection personally

misery is optional

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copied from 101 tips for graduates Book... make someone's day

2011-10-11T21:11:00.000+03:00

Seven ways to make someone’s day:

1. Acknowledge hard work and effort. Sometimes you have
to stay up late, get up early, and go out of your way to get
something done. You feel good about the things you do,
but it’s nice when others notice too. You can do that for
your coworkers. Do more than say “nice job”; acknowledge
someone’s dedication, efforts, and hard work. When
you do, you can be sure you will make someone feel
appreciated, and it will make his or her day.

2. Offer encouragement. A little push or an extra vote of
confidence will help anyone in need. When someone else
believes in you, it’s easier for you to believe in yourself.
When was the last time you offered your support or asked
someone (and wanted to hear) how he or she was doing?
How often have you said, “Keep it up; you’re doing great.
I know you’ll make it?” Look around. Do you see someone
losing hope? Does anyone seem afraid? Why not
encourage that person? Your encouraging words can
make a difference—they can be the difference between
someone’s failure and success. Offer your encouragement
and you will surely make someone’s day.

3. Be there. Be there for people. Be there for their needs, not
yours. Be there to listen, and be there to share. Be there in
good times, and be there in bad times. Be there to laugh, be
there to cry, and be there to lend a helping hand. Be there
to show you care; be there because you care. Be there
because you want to, not because you ought to. When you
are there for someone, you will make that person’s day.

4. Do something unexpectedly. Pick up the check, hold open
the door; send flowers, or deliver balloons. Bake chocolate
chip cookies, make a lunch or reservations for dinner,
make a big congratulation sign, or decorate the room with
streamers. Do someone a favor, clean up someone’s mess,
pay someone a compliment, or leave a wrapped present
on the desk. Send a card, or call to say hello. Wait patiently,
listen calmly, or ask how someone feels. Do something
simple yet thoughtful, but whatever you do, do it unexpectedly.
When you do, you will make someone’s day.

5. Say it. You know how you feel, you know what you think,
and you know how much you care. But no one else will
know unless you tell them so. If you think it, say it: “I
enjoy being with you.” “I’m proud of you.” “I love you.”
“Thank you for being you.” No one knows how you feel;
no one can read your mind. If you have something to say,
why not say it? When you do, you’ll make someone
smile, and you will know you’ve made someone’s day.

6. Pay attention. Notice what you see. Notice what you hear.
Notice everyone you see. Don’t walk by; stop and say
hello. Notice someone’s haircut; notice the photo on the
desk. Notice someone’s positive outlook; notice when
someone’s upset. Notice when someone’s excluded; notice
when someone is ill. Pay attention to detail, for the more
you notice, the more you’ll see how very important paying
attention can be. Pay attention. Make someone’s day.

7. Get excited. Get excited, as excited as you’d be for yourself.
Get excited for someone’s promotion; celebrate when
someone reaches a goal. Get excited over someone’s new
purchase; be happy for the money that person saved. Get
excited about someone’s vacation. Congratulate someone
who gets a raise. Get excited about someone’s good for tune. Get excited about someone’s success. Get excited
about making a habit of making someone’s day every day.

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i dont like this..

2011-10-10T21:01:00.000+03:00

im intending on saying the word "hate" less.. its such a strong word.. but anyways..
i "dislike" the fact that my little sister is kinda becoming like me..
she's always cooped up in her room.. can be solemn but can cry easily and over anything.. which kinda, makes us over sensitive and anyways.. i know she is. even though -like me- she doesnt cry infront of a crowd.. but yeah
i kinda want her to be more outgoing than i am.. the last thing i want her to be is be a fucked up inner loner anti-social girl who will need therapy -or pod casting to strangers in order to get rid of her socially awkward behavior- because her brain over process and cant understand people..

lets hope she wont..

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SMILE! :)

2011-10-10T20:48:00.002+03:00

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selfishness

2011-10-10T20:42:00.002+03:00

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it got cut because i had a call..

2011-10-09T21:50:00.001+03:00

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Reflect saturday

2011-10-08T22:12:00.000+03:00

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scared.

2011-10-07T22:54:00.000+03:00

im scared.. im noticing that i keep getting angry on little things that -most likely- will pass and have -almost- no effect on me..
i get ANGRY when im waiting for too long..
when im treated like a fool..
when i hear someone talks negatively.. i feel it seep in my pores..
it makes me scared because i dont know how to express my anger.. i think i dont..
and i dont wanna bottle things up..
i really dont know what to do..
its cold rage.. remorseless.

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Mood: crying to this..

2011-10-07T21:18:00.002+03:00

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PROductive

2011-10-07T18:17:00.001+03:00

today i managed to
-wake up early
-watch animes
-fix lights
-sweep the rooms
-clean my closets
-clean my desk
-change my bedsheets
-workout
-and! doing personal girly stuff like, cleaning my pores, hair mask and blah blah
and i even made iced tea.. which .. i think needed more sweeteners.. aaand.. watched more anime

all i got left is visit grandma and read.. if i could pull it off, even study!.. but let's not push it! im not invincible :p

good productive day
<3

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awesome idea from green kuwait blog

2011-10-06T19:08:00.000+03:00

http://green-kuwait.blogspot.com/2011/10/kuwait-oasis-project.html

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thursday

2011-10-06T19:03:00.002+03:00

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driving

2011-10-04T13:45:00.000+03:00

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Trifles. Go away!

2011-10-01T23:50:00.000+03:00

I don't know when this started. But small trifles are bugging me more than usually. Annoying me more. And forming a thunderstorm up my head.
Trifles like stupidity. A case of mistaken identity. "7anna" and..
Blekh

Hissi! Get ur act together! *mental slap*

*tucks herself in bed*

Hontoni.. Nothing like warm milk before bed. And a clear head. Spilt everything on my plate.
I'm full

Oyasumi beautiful people

Tomorrow will be a good day
It's October

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Reflect saturday

2011-10-01T23:22:00.000+03:00

after that.. i made this..

“We all have a hundred things on our plate, but are you working on the right things today?”

Achieving goals

Time sheet

o Ask yourself the following:

Why are you here, right now, in this lifetime?
What are you here to learn and experience?
What you do well and enjoy doing?
If given the opportunity to do anything, without limitations, what would it be?

Here’s your push!

[Life is a serious of adventures] [if you are going through hell, keep going] [Listen to your inner voice]

[No fear, No surprise, No hesitation, No doubt] [Aim for the very best]

[all I want to have is a successful, happy, fulfilled, meaningful, jam-packed with adventure and reward kinda life][Have a target à make a plan à execute by action] [I’m going somewhere, I’m going to do something, I’m going to be someone] [Laugh it off, see the funny side]

[You are: 1) what you eat 2) what you do][When you don’t have it naturally, create it artificially]

[What’s in it for them mentality][staying young is a state of mind]

[you have to have your share of the good and bad]

[when you feel guilty: 1- assess whether you need to feel guilty 2- make it right 3- if you can’t then, lesson learnt][this, my dear, is what they call an adventure]

[someone has to lift the burden, lift the spirits, life the gloom]

[look at the long term ramifications of what you’re doing]

Day to day goals

o Daily workout (30 Min)

drinking more water (5 cups of water)
Save energy (turn off unused electricity)
Eat vegetarian (1 fruit and veggie)
wear sunscreen everyday
Eat healthy (stay away from unprocessed and calorie packed food)
Read (legal article and fun reading)
learn something new every day (newspaper/radio/general knowledge)
practice random acts of kindness (smile, give, help)
get organized (desk space, car, be more clean and less messy)
stop procrastinating (if you have something you need to do today, Just Do It)
spend less-save more
Go natural & green.

Week Goal Planner

Saturday:

o Blog

o Workout (Jillian)

o Weekend Project: Legal study and law clause collecting

o Reflect Saturday: look back, learn from mistakes and accept them

Sunday:

o Workout (Yoga)

o Poetry day

o No grumble day

o knit

Monday:

o Workout (Walk)

o Sketch

o No multi-tasking day

o scrapbooking

Tuesday:

o photography day

o Play

o Podcast

o Peacefulness day

Wednesday:

o Workout/meditate

o Creative Randomness

Thursday:

o Papering day

o Workout

o Social visits

Friday:

o Baking day

o Paint

o Workout

Timeless Goals

· Take interest in what’s happening!

How?

Read: newspaper

Write: Blog

Watch: documentaries

Listen: Radio

Talk: to people

· Be Athletic!

How?

Morning walks

Take the stares

Go to the gym: Cardio and strength training

Eat healthier: Cut down on fried and fatty food. At night eat salad only. Have last meal by 8pm

Regular detox: Do a fruit juice fast every Tuesday

Get enough sleep: sleep early! 10 pm and wake up 7 am

Do breathing exercises: Spend 5 minutes on optimum breathing first thing when I get up, plus Stretches!

Play games: squash, tennis?

Take interesting classes: dance lessons, tae Kwan Do

[Think of obstacles and solutions]

Long term goals

o Dedicate your life to something.

o get out of my comfort zone & try new things

o Ask questions!

o have opinions that express who you are

o contribute to the world

o Mature gracefully

o Green thumb

o Learn to lip read

o Have an adventure

o I want to look good and feel good about myself.

Things I want to do before I Die

o see the northern lights

o see Christmas

o go on a cruise

o go to a Broadway musical

o Go to a science/invention fair

o Do some voluntary work

o Take C.P.R training

o Make a paper craft and fly it.

o Learn sculpting.

o Buy a piano. Learn how to play.

o Buy a telescope and stargaze

o Go fishing.

o Learn lip reading.

o Eat 20+ weird kinds of ice cream flavor.

o Watch all the classic movies.

o Throw an awesome party!

o Play with a puppy.

o Get a pet.

o Go horseback riding.

o Shoot Something

o Bounce on a trampoline

o Be a good dancer

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craft:

2011-10-01T21:14:00.000+03:00

artery vein inspired friendship bracelet..
funny thing is i wanted this to be a bookmark.. and before that idea crystallized in my head i thought of making it a tassel.. but oh well.. things don't always turn out the way u want them to be.

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