Live Each Day As If it Were the Last Day of Your Life

As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend.

God love us all!

I have seen too many dear friends leave this world, too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.

Whose business is it, if I choose to read, or play, on the computer, until 4 AM, or sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50, 60 &70’s, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love, I will.

I will walk the beach, in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves, with abandon, if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. They, too, will get old.

I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And, I eventually remember the important things.

Sure, over the years, my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break, when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet is hit by a car? But, broken hearts are what give us strength, and understanding, and compassion. A heart never broken, is pristine, and sterile, and will never know the joy of being imperfect.

I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong. So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it).

MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT 'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART!

How Many Resources You Have, To Build A Business?

The Twenty-Five Words Every Toddler Needs to Know

25 key vocab building blocksA two-year-old's limited vocabulary may red flag hearing problems, autism, or dyslexia. Researchers from the Child Study Institute at Bryn Mawr College have identified a list of 25 words every toddler should be using by age two.

Dr. Leslie Rescorla, the director of the institute, presented her findings at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
The Daily News reports that Professor Nan Bernstein Ratner, who moderated the panel, described these words as the "canary in the coal mine."
The average toddler uses 75-225 words and is able to combine them into phrases.

Twenty-five is considered the minimum for late talkers. In a previous study, Rescorla demonstrated that children with normal delayed speech tend to catch up by four or five. She adds that when helping late talkers build their language skills, it's a good idea to focus on basic vocabulary.

The 25 common words that should form the building blocks of a toddler's vocabulary:

-all gone
-baby
-ball
-banana
-bath
-bye bye
-book
-car
-cat
-cookie
-daddy
-dog
-eye
-hat
-hello/hi
-hot
-juice
-milk
-mommy
-more
-no
-nose
-shoe
-thank you
-yes

Rescorla says parents shouldn't panic if their toddler is using fewer words than average, but they should consider having them evaluated by an expert. Early intervention offers the best outcome.

Making Love for Old People

Love Making Tips For Seniors

1. Wear your glasses, to make sure your partner is actually in the bed.

2. Set timer for 3 minutes, in case you doze off in the middle.

3. Set the mood with lighting.
(Turn them ALL OFF!)

4. Make sure you put 911 on your speed dial before you begin.

5. Write partner's name on your hand in case you can't remember.

6. Use extra polygrip so your teeth don't end up under the bed.

7. Have Tylenol ready in case you actually complete the act...

8. Make all the noise you want... the neighbors are deaf too.

9. If it works, call everyone you know with the good news!!

10. Don't even think about trying it twice.                      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Mayonnaise Jar and the 2 Beers

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 Beers.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full.. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.The students laughed..

'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.. The sand is everything else---the small stuff.

'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and mow the lawn.

Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented.
The professor smiled and said, “I'm glad you asked. The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of Beers with a friend.”

What's Your Best Chance Of Becoming A Millionaire?

Inflation may be inexorably eroding the value of a dollar, but achieving millionaire status is still an impressive and motivating goal. More importantly, it's an eminently attainable goal with hard work and careful planning. Here are some of the best ways that a younger person can think of earning a seven-figure net worth over time.

Three Key Questions
When thinking about how to accumulate a million dollars or more, there are three key issues that people must consider. First, a job must be accessible for it to offer a high likelihood of millionaire status. For instance, playing in a professional sports league dramatically increases the odds of earning enough to become a millionaire, but professional sports employ less than 5,000 athletes (among the big four North American leagues). Likewise, virtually every Fortune 500 CEO gets a million-dollar pay package (or better), but there are only 500 of those jobs available.

What's worse, while I do not understate the importance of hard work for athletes, there's an element of natural talent that must be present for this to be an option. Likewise, while being an A-list movie star or musician certainly pays well, it too relies on an all-too-rare combination of talent and luck. Accessibility can also refer to the training required and the number of opportunities that exist in a given field. Economics can indeed pay quite well at the upper echelons, but that often requires a degree from one of a very limited list of PhD programs. Likewise, while there are academic disciplines that can pay surprisingly well (astronomy, for instance), relatively few jobs come available in a given year.

Clearly, a job must pay well if one is to build a seven-figure net worth from it, so salary is a significant factor. It's not all about salary, though. It is also important for a career to have the duration necessary to build the requisite amount of wealth.

Sometimes It's True What They Say
There's an old cliché that parents want their kids to be and/or marry doctors, lawyers or engineers. It may be clichéd, but there's an element of truth and logic to it. Physicians, surgeons, lawyers, engineers (e.g. civil, electrical, industrial) and many other professions do in fact boast median pay of over $75,000 a year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, making them some of the highest-paying professions out there.

It's not quite that simple, though. While all of these professions can look to long careers (and pay usually increases with experience), there are sizable entry demands, including multiple years of expensive post-graduate schooling. It's also worth noting that median pay does not mean a guarantee - while practicing law can indeed pay very well, many lawyers make much less than the median pay.

CEO? DIY
Looking at income tax and net wealth data, the largest percentage of Americans attain their wealth by running businesses. A person can take multiple paths to become the CEO of a major company. CEOs have come from the ranks of engineers, marketing managers and financial analysts. Often the common denominator is an MBA degree from a top-flight MBA program - a path that demands not only a fair bit of upfront monetary investment, but also a superior academic and professional background.

Running a large public or private enterprise isn't the only option, though. Starting and running your own business not only lets you put yourself in charge (and pay yourself whatever your business will support), but you also benefit if/when your business grows in value over time. You don't have to be the next Bill Gates or Michael Dell; even a modest local business can support a healthy salary for many decades.

Of course, it's not that simple. While many of the wealthiest Americans can tie their wealth to running a business (either their own or someone else's), there are plenty of entrepreneurs who struggle to make it from month to month or go out of business within a year or two of starting.

It's also very difficult to handicap the odds here. While anybody can start a business, the success of that undertaking is going to depend on the quality of your idea, your willingness to work hard at it and the conditions of the local market. Consider that while many people have made themselves into millionaires through starting engineering, construction or real estate development companies, that hasn't been a very easy path over the last five years or so.

It's What You Keep That Counts
While readers may be hoping for a map to careers where the roads are paved with gold, these maps just don't exist. That's due in part to the fact that there are so many different ways to get ahead and build towards that target of $1 million. Consider the following: a person who makes $60,000 and saves 20% of it will get much further much faster than someone who earns $100,000 and saves only 5%. Likewise, prudent investing is crucial. Even a doctor who saves $15,000 a year free and clear will need to work for over 65 years to have $1 million without any gains on those savings. Consequently, developing the skills and the discipline to save and invest effectively is almost as important as developing the skills for a six-figure salary.

Nevertheless, people need to take a lesson from Willie Sutton and go where the money is. Political scientists, economists and nuclear plant technicians may all potentially earn a lot, but there are not many positions available in a given year and there's not much job growth. On the other hand, demand for medical professionals and computer engineers continues to grow at above-average rates.

The Bottom Line
While no one should choose a career solely based upon its earnings potential, it's still a valid consideration. At the same time, aspiring millionaires need to consider how difficult it is to train for a profession, how likely it is that they can get jobs in their chosen fields and whether they will enjoy the work enough to stay at their jobs for decades. When all of those factors intersect, and you're willing to save and invest carefully, there are dozens of careers that can lead to a net worth in the seven figures before retirement.

To Be A Christian

When I say that 'I am a Christian', I am not shouting that 'I am clean living. I'm whispering 'I was lost, but now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect. My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain. I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow!

Today is Beautiful Christian Person's Day.
Pretty is as Pretty does but, Beautiful is just plain Beautiful..

I'm supposed to send this to Beautiful People,
And you are one of them!!!

If you share this with other person, you will boost another person's self esteem, and they will know you care about them!


Be Blessed, Be a Blessing.

Tips for Entrepreneur from Larry Page

Google co-founder Larry Page provides several tips for entrepreneurs.
Tip 1: Just don't settle.  Especially with employees, it is very important to find great people you are compatible with.
Tip 2: There is a benefit from being real experts.  Experience pays off.
Tip 3: Have a healthy disregard for the impossible.  Stretch your goals.
Tip 4: It is OK to solve a hard problem. Solving hard problems is where you will get the biggest leverage.
Tip 5: Don't pay attention to the VC bandwagon. Don't start a company just because you can.  Instead, have a really good idea that is good regardless of the funding situation.

Abraham Lincoln Survival Guide

So I said to him, "Barack, I know Abe Lincoln, and you ain't Abe Lincoln."

You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down. 
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. 
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.

.....Abraham Lincoln  . . .

Where is The Happiness ??

One day, the young lion asked his mom: "Mom, where is the happiness?"
Mom replied: "It's on your tail."
So the young lion keeps on chasing after his tail. But after a whole day of trying, he failed to get the happiness that was on his tail.
Then he told his mom about this, his mom smiled and said: "Son, you don't really need to chase after your happiness, as long as you keep going and moving forward, your happiness will always be with you."
Wish everyone of you find your happiness.

Please do forward to all your friends and wish the happiness is with them always.
You can't decide the length of life, but you can control how you want to live it.
You can't control the weather, but you can control your mood.
You can't change your look, but you can smile.
You can't control others, but you can control yourself.
You can't foresee tomorrow, but you can utilize today wisely.
You can't win everything, but you can try your very best to achieve that.
Hope everyone can face the daily life positively and always happy... 

I believe

A Birth Certificate shows that we were born
A Death Certificate shows that we died
Pictures show that we lived!
Have a seat . Relax . . .
And read this slowly.

I Believe...
That just because two people argue, 
It doesn't mean they don't love each other.
And just because they don't argue,
It doesn't mean they do love each other.

I Believe...
That we don't have to change friends if
We understand that friends change.

I Believe....
That no matter how good a friend is,
They're going to hurt you every once in a while
And you must forgive them for that.

I Believe...
That true friendship continues to grow,
Even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.

I Believe...
That you can do something in an instant
That will give you heartache for life.

I Believe....
That it's taking me a long time
To become the person I want to be.
 
I Believe...
That you should always leave loved ones with
Loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I Believe....
That you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I Believe....
That we are responsible for what
We do, no matter how we feel.

I Believe...
That either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I Believe...
That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs
To be done, regardless of the consequences.

I Believe....
That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I Believe....
That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down
Will be the ones to help you get back up.

I Believe...
That sometimes when I'm angry
I have the right to be angry, 
But that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I Believe....
That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had
And what you've learned from them and less to do with  how many
Birthdays you've celebrated.

I Believe....
That it isn't always enough,
To be forgiven by others.
Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I Believe...
That no matter how bad your heart is broken
The world doesn't stop for your grief..

I Believe....
That our background and circumstances
May have influenced who we are,
But, we are responsible for who we become.

I Believe...
That you shouldn't be so eager to find
Out a secret. It could change your life Forever.

I Believe.....
Two people can look at the exact same
Thing and see something totally different.

I Believe....
That your life can be changed in a matter of
Hours by people who don't even know you.

I Believe....
That even when you think you have no more to give,
When a friend cries out to you -
You will find the strength to help.

I Believe...
That credentials on the wall
Do not make you a decent human being.

I Believe...
That the people you care about most in life
Are taken from you too soon.

I Believe...
That you should send this to
All of the people that you believe in, I just did.

'The happiest of people don't necessarily
Have the best of everything;
They just make the most of everything they have.

Five simple rules to be happy

1. Free your heart from hatred

2. Free your mind from worries

3. Live simply

4. Give more

5. Demand less, expect miracles in life

Life Is Short To Carry A Hates

 Life is very short, so break your silly ego, forgive quickly, believe slowly,

love truly, laugh loudly & never avoid anything that makes you smile.

When I woke up this morning lying in bed, I was asking myself;

What are some of the secrets of success in life?
I found the answer right there, in my very room.

Carry a Heart that Never Hates.

Carry a Smile that Never Fades.

Carry a Touch that Never Hurts. 

Hold on tight to the ones you love

Always remember
Be sure to read the letter at the very end.
Great philosophical truths are there.
never look down on anybody, unless you're helping them up.

Read quietly then send it back on its  journey

To realize
The value of a sister/brother
Ask someone
Who doesn't have one.

To realize
The value of ten years:
Ask a newly
Divorced couple.

To realize
The value of  four years:
Ask a graduate.

To realize
The value of one year:
Ask a student who
Has failed a final exam.

To realize
The value of nine months:
Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.

To realize
The value of one month:
Ask a mother
Who has given birth to a premature  baby..

To realize
The value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize
The value of one minute:
Ask a person
Who has missed the train, bus or plane.

To realize
The value of one-second:
Ask a person
Who has survived an accident.

Time waits for no one.
Treasure every moment you have.

You will treasure it even more when
You can share it with someone special.

To realize the value of a friend or family member:
LOSE ONE.

The origin of this letter is unknown,
But it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on.

Remember....

Hold on tight to the ones you  love!

Do not keep this letter.

Send it to friends & family to whom you wish good fortune

Life Philosophy

We never get what we want,
We never want what we get,
We never have what we like,
We never like what we have.
And still we live & love.
That's life...

The best kind of friends,
Is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with,
Never say a word,
And then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.

It's true that we don't know
What we've got until it's gone,
But it's also true that we don't know
What we've been missing until it arrives..

Giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they! 'll love you back!
Don't expect love in return;
Just wait for it to grow in their heart,
But if it doesn't, be content it grew in yours.

It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone,
An hour to like someone,
And a day to love someone,
But it takes a lifetime to forget someone.

Don't go for looks; they can deceive.
Don't go for wealth; even that fades away.
Go for someone who makes you smile,
Because it takes only a smile to
Make a dark day seems bright.
Find the one that makes your heart smile!

May you have
Enough happiness to make you sweet,
Enough trials to make you strong,
Enough sorrow to keep you human,
And enough hope to make you happy.

Always put yourself in others' shoes.
If you feel that it hurts you,
It probably hurts the other person, too.

The happiest of people
Don't necessarily have the best of everything;
They just make the most of everything that comes along their way.
Happiness lies for
Those who cry,
Those who hurt,
Those who have searched,
And those who have tried,
For only they can appreciate the importance of people
Who have touched their lives.

When you were born, you were crying
And everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life so that when you die,
You're the one who is smiling
And everyone around you is crying.

Please send this message
To those people who mean something to you,
To those who have touched your life in one way or another,
To those who make you smile when you really need it,
To those that make you see the brighter side of things When you are really down,
To those who you want to know
That you appreciate their friendship.

And if you don't, don't worry,
Nothing bad will happen to you,
You will just miss out on the opportunity
to brighten someone's life with this message...

How To Have A Bright Day Forever

To refresh once more. Good to Note.

            Always try to help a friend in need
                   
            Believe in yourself
                       
            Be brave...but it's ok to be afraid sometimes
            
            Study hard
            
            Give lots of kisses
            
            Laugh often
            
            Don't be overly concerned with your weight, it's just a number
            
            Always try to see the glass half full
            
            Meet new people, even if they look different to you
            
            Remain calm, even when it seems hopeless
                         
            Take lots of naps..
                         
            Be weird whenever you have the chance
            
            Love your friends, no matter who they are
                         
            Don't waste food
            
            RELAX
            
            Take an occasional risk
            
            Try to have a little fun each day. it's important
                       
            Work together as a team
            
            Share a joke with friends
            
            Fall in love with someone..
            
            ...and say 'I love you' often
                         
            Express yourself creatively
                         
            Be conscious of your appearance
                         
            Always be up for surprises
            
            Love someone with all of your heart
            
            Share with friends
            
            Watch your step
            
            It will get better
            
            There is always someone who loves you more than you know
            
            Exercise to keep fit
            
            Live up to your name
            
            Seize the Moment
            
            Hold on to good friends; they are few and far between
                         
            Indulge in the things you truly love
            
            Cherish every Sunday
            
            At the end of the day... PRAY
            
            ....... And close your eyes And smile at least once a day!
            

As soon as you receive this email, send it to at least 10 people to brighten their day, Including the person that sent it to you. :)

Enjoy LifeThere is no Second chance

TO THOSE OF US WHO ARE ALREADY THERE
AND TO THOSE WHO WILL SOON BE THERE..

Enjoy Your Life While You Can!

Do not wait till you cannot even walk just to be sorry and to regret.
As long as it is physically possible, visit places you wish to visit.
When there is an opportunity, get together with old classmates, old colleagues & old friends.
The gathering is not just about eating
it’s just that there is not much time left.

Money kept in the banks may not be really yours.
When it is time to spend, just spend, & treat yourself well as you’re getting old.
Whatever you feel like eating, just eat! It is most important to be happy.

Food which are good for health eat often and more but that is not everything.
Things which are not good for health
eat less but once in a while, do not abstain from them totally.

Treat sickness with optimism. Whether you are poor or rich.

Everyone has to go through birth, aging, sickness and death.
There is no exception, that’s life.
Do not be afraid or worried when you are sick.
Settle all the outstanding issues beforehand, and leave without regret.
but be in charge of your own moods!
   
If worries can cure your sickness, then go ahead and worry.
If worries can prolong your life, then go ahead and worry.
If worries can exchange for happiness, then go ahead and worry.

Our kids will make their own fortune.

Look After Four Old Treasures
1. Your old body – pay more attention to health, you can only rely on yourself on this.
2... Retirement funds – money that you have earned, it is best to keep them yourself.
3... Your old companion treasure every moment with your other half, one of you will leave first.
4... Your old friends - seize every opportunities to meet up with your friends.

Such opportunities will become rare as time goes by.
WITH FRIENDS, EVERYDAY YOU MUST LAUGH, DANCE & BE HAPPY !!!
Running water does not flow back. So does life!
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT !

10 things to learn from Japan

The Picture of gaping chasms in a Japanese road demonstrated the power of the March 11 earthquake. Now the astonishing speed of reconstruction highlights Japan’s ability to get back on its feet.
Work began on March 17 and six days later, the cratered section of the Great Kanto Highway in Naka was as good as new and ready to re- open to traffic


10 things to learn from Japan

1. THE CALM.  Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.

2. THE DIGNITY.  Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.

3. THE ABILITY.  The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall. 

4. THE GRACE.  People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.

5. THE ORDER. No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.

6. THE SACRIFICE.  Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?

7. THE TENDERNESS.  Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak .

8. THE TRAINING.  The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that. .

9. THE MEDIA.  They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.

10. THE CONSCIENCE.  When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly

It is worth sharing with Friends..

The window from which we LOOK

A  young couple moves into a new neighborhood.
The next morning while  they are eating breakfast, The  young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside.
"That laundry  is not very clean", she said.
"She doesn't know how to wash  correctly.  Perhaps she  needs better laundry soap."

Her  husband looked on, but remained  silent.

Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to  dry, The young woman  would make the same comments.

About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a Nice clean wash on the line and said to her  husband:

"Look, she  has learned how to wash correctly.
I wonder who taught her  this."

The husband  said, "I got up early this morning and Cleaned our  windows."

And so it is with life. What we see when watching  others Depends on the purity of the window through which we  look!

WHAT is it that's hard to break???

Diamonds are hard to find but not hard to Break.         
What is the hardest thing to break then?                                   
The answer is: HABIT!                                                     
If you break the H, you still have A BIT. If you break the A, you still have BIT. If you break the B, you still have IT! 
Hey, after you break the T in IT, there is still the 'I'.

And that (I) is the root cause of all the problems. Isn’t it right?!
Now you know why HABIT is so hard to break….

Moral: We have to respect each other's opinion and view. We just need to wait and listen actively to others' point of view!