A friend sent me this e-mail and I thought it was too good not to share.
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone, everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
.... and last but certainly not least ....
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Day 91 of 100 Days of Blogging
Found this article yesterday:
So, what do you think of this? There have been complaints for as long as I can remember about the costs of housing, feeding, providing health care, etc. for prisoners. $45 a day is not all that much if you consider how much it costs a normal person for housing and food. However, in the long run, it will offset the costs of caring for prisoners quite a bit. My question is how they are going to enforce this? If the prisoner cannot pay, will they be sued for non-payment? Will it go on their credit record? I think that the concept for this program is great, but I'm wondering how it's all going to play out. What do yall think?
Utah County Jail to Charge Inmates for Their Stay; Discounts Available
Saturday, June 28, 2008
HURRICANE, Utah — Inmates at Washington County's jail will soon be picking up some of the tab for staying there.
The Purgatory Jail is starting a pay-to-stay program, charging inmates $45 for each day they are held there.
Jail officials say it's a way to offset costs and an incentive for inmates to avoid coming back.
Inmates can cut their tab through several discounts. There's a 10 percent discount if they aren't disciplined during their stay. Inmates who go through educational programs get another 10 percent cut and a discount up to 50 percent for those who pay their tab in full when they're released.
The fee begins July 15.
So, what do you think of this? There have been complaints for as long as I can remember about the costs of housing, feeding, providing health care, etc. for prisoners. $45 a day is not all that much if you consider how much it costs a normal person for housing and food. However, in the long run, it will offset the costs of caring for prisoners quite a bit. My question is how they are going to enforce this? If the prisoner cannot pay, will they be sued for non-payment? Will it go on their credit record? I think that the concept for this program is great, but I'm wondering how it's all going to play out. What do yall think?
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Day 90 of 100 Days of Blogging
So, my hubby Russ has started to blog. Pop on over and welcome him back to the blogging world. http://desperatetheologian.wordpress.com
His blog entry from yesterday had this quiz in it, so thought I'd take it to see if Russ & I come up with similar results.
Well, so, we have our top one in common. It was really interesting for me to sit here and discuss the questions with Russ. I felt like alot of the questions were "trick questions", so it helped to be able to talk through them with Russ.
His blog entry from yesterday had this quiz in it, so thought I'd take it to see if Russ & I come up with similar results.
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| You scored as Emergent/Postmodern You are Emergent/Postmodern in your theology. You feel alienated from older forms of church, you don't think they connect to modern culture very well. No one knows the whole truth about God, and we have much to learn from each other, and so learning takes place in dialogue. Evangelism should take place in relationships rather than through crusades and altar-calls. People are interested in spirituality and want to ask questions, so the church should help them to do this.
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Well, so, we have our top one in common. It was really interesting for me to sit here and discuss the questions with Russ. I felt like alot of the questions were "trick questions", so it helped to be able to talk through them with Russ.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Day 89 of 100 Days of Blogging
A new episode in the series of LOST preparation for Season 5 videos:
LOST: In Preparation for Season 5. Episode 2: REDEMPTION
LOST: In Preparation for Season 5. Episode 2: REDEMPTION
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Day 88 of 100 Days of Blogging
So, it seems that getting a tattoo and then blogging about it brings lots of people to my blog. LOL! I had my most visits yesterday with 204 people viewing my tattoo post plus 13 comments which is also a record for the most comments in one day.
There were a couple of questions about yesterday, so thought I'd answer those today:
Amanda said:
Now, Amanda has known me for a LONG!!!!! time and knows what a low pain tolerance I have. With that being said, it wasn't pleasant, but it was bearable for me. The r and the a were the worst because the skin is so thin there. The g, c, & e have some muscle under them so that helped. But after birthing a 10lb baby & getting your tongue pierced, Amanda, you'll have no problem at all!!! LOL!
Russ said:
Well, we'll tell her she has to be at least 30 like her Momma was of course! LOL!
Thanks to everyone else that came by to comment. Have an awesome day yall!
There were a couple of questions about yesterday, so thought I'd answer those today:
Amanda said:
YAY!! I love it!
I’m planning on getting Caedmon and Presley’s footprints on the inside of my wrist.
So, lay it out for me, how painful was it? I mean…I’ve given birth to a 10lbs baby and I’ve had my tongue pierced, so I figure I can handle it…I just need to know how bad it’s going to be! LOL
Now, Amanda has known me for a LONG!!!!! time and knows what a low pain tolerance I have. With that being said, it wasn't pleasant, but it was bearable for me. The r and the a were the worst because the skin is so thin there. The g, c, & e have some muscle under them so that helped. But after birthing a 10lb baby & getting your tongue pierced, Amanda, you'll have no problem at all!!! LOL!
Russ said:
So…now what are we going to do when the kid wants a tattoo? And yes, I do think it is beautiful.
Well, we'll tell her she has to be at least 30 like her Momma was of course! LOL!
Thanks to everyone else that came by to comment. Have an awesome day yall!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Day 87 of 100 Days of Blogging
I've been saying for forever that I wanted to get a tattoo. I debated for a long time about what I wanted to get and finally narrowed it down to either the word grace or faith on the inside of my right wrist. Yall voted on it and I decided on the word grace. I just haven't had the courage to get it done. Well, yesterday morning, I took the initiative and e-mailed an artist at the tattoo shop. He e-mailed me back and said I didn't need an appointment and to come in any time. I guess when you're getting something as small as I wanted, no appointment is necessary. LOL!
So, we got out of class yesterday afternoon a little bit early. I told Russ that if I was going to get this done, I was going to have to do like I did when I got my nose pierced and just go right now before I lost my nerve. So, I headed to the tattoo shop. When I got there, the artist was finishing up another tattoo and said he had an appointment for a large piece scheduled in a little bit, but that he didn't think the appointment was going to show up. So I wandered down to another shop I love to visit and browsed for a bit and then went back to the tattoo shop. The appointment had not shown up, but the artist needed a bit longer to finish up the tattoo he had been working on. So we decided on a time about 45 minutes later than I would come back. I ran to another shop a friend had told me about to buy some hairbows for baby Lola (my niece who is due in October). Got back to the shop and it was my turn.
The guy could tell I was a nervous wreck. I had fingernail indents in the palms of my hands. He drew up the design and talked some small talk trying to get me to calm down. I hate needles and did not know what to expect at all. For the most part, the pain wasn't too bad. There were a couple of spots where I was ready to scream but I practiced some deep breathing (I knew that yoga would come in handy!) and made it through. Got the aftercare instructions and headed home anxious to see what Russ and Damaris would think.
Damaris was at the door waiting for me and instantly pronounced my new tattoo as beautiful! LOL!! Russ didn't use the word beautiful, but did say that he liked it.
So, now, without further ado, here is what yall have been waiting for - PICS OF MY NEW TATTOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, we got out of class yesterday afternoon a little bit early. I told Russ that if I was going to get this done, I was going to have to do like I did when I got my nose pierced and just go right now before I lost my nerve. So, I headed to the tattoo shop. When I got there, the artist was finishing up another tattoo and said he had an appointment for a large piece scheduled in a little bit, but that he didn't think the appointment was going to show up. So I wandered down to another shop I love to visit and browsed for a bit and then went back to the tattoo shop. The appointment had not shown up, but the artist needed a bit longer to finish up the tattoo he had been working on. So we decided on a time about 45 minutes later than I would come back. I ran to another shop a friend had told me about to buy some hairbows for baby Lola (my niece who is due in October). Got back to the shop and it was my turn.
The guy could tell I was a nervous wreck. I had fingernail indents in the palms of my hands. He drew up the design and talked some small talk trying to get me to calm down. I hate needles and did not know what to expect at all. For the most part, the pain wasn't too bad. There were a couple of spots where I was ready to scream but I practiced some deep breathing (I knew that yoga would come in handy!) and made it through. Got the aftercare instructions and headed home anxious to see what Russ and Damaris would think.
Damaris was at the door waiting for me and instantly pronounced my new tattoo as beautiful! LOL!! Russ didn't use the word beautiful, but did say that he liked it.
So, now, without further ado, here is what yall have been waiting for - PICS OF MY NEW TATTOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Day 86 of 100 Days of Blogging
Yesterday's question was a lead in to today's blog entry.
~Did you know a mere $13 can feed a child for a month? That is less than it costs for a family of 2 to go out for a fast food dinner one time a month!
~Did you know a mere $78 can feed a family of six for one month? That is less than most people spend on groceries for a week!
~Did you know $520 can feed 40 children for a month? That is less than one month's rent for almost any family!
~Did you know $3,250 can feed 250 children for a month?
WHAT IS THE GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS?
The World Food Programme calls the global food crisis a phenomenon, a "silent tsunami," that is affecting families in every nation on every continent. Food prices for popular menu items like rice, wheat and beans have doubled in the last year. Though increases in food prices have hit all budgets, it's the poor who bear the brunt of price inflation. The higher prices are forcing people who survive on just $1 a day to spend upwards of 80 percent of their budgets just on food. As a result, many people, including millions of children, are going hungry. The longer food prices rise, the more people will be plunged into hunger and poverty.
WHAT IS CAUSING THE CRISIS?
Since 2005, food prices have risen a whopping 80 percent because of...
• rising fuel costs
• rising food demand from populous nations like India and China
• natural disasters destroying crop yields all over the world, including the United States
• growth of biofuels
The global food crisis is forcing poor families to spend more of their household budgets on food, leaving little for anything else. In Bangladesh, 95% of the 11,782 children Compassion serves there are affected. Many children are eating only at the church-based center (also known as a Compassion project). In Haiti, inflation rates have risen 40%, pushing up food prices. All 60,000 children served by Compassion in Haiti have been affected by the food crisis there.
Experts predict the combination of a weakening dollar, soaring oil prices, and reduction in food production will not dissipate. They are predicting this long-term crisis will tighten its grip on poor countries, causing more children and families to suffer.
ABOUT THE GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS FUND
Compassion International has launched the Global Food Crisis Fund to bring aid to those most adversely affected by rising food costs. More information is available and donations can be made at https://www.compassion.com/contribution/giving/global-food-crisis.htm
Donations to the fund will provide:
• food vouchers to children and families needing immediate relief.
• seeds and agricultural tools so that families can grow their own food as well as earn extra income.
• supplemental nutrition services offered at Compassion-assisted centers around the world.
ABOUT COMPASSION'S DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING
Compassion International has set aside June 25 as a day of fasting and prayer to honor the victims of the global food crisis and pray for them.
You can help these families in need. Consider donating to the Global Food Crisis Fund, joining in the day of fasting and prayer on June 25th (that's tomorrow), and/or sponsoring a child. You can make a difference!
~Did you know a mere $13 can feed a child for a month? That is less than it costs for a family of 2 to go out for a fast food dinner one time a month!
~Did you know a mere $78 can feed a family of six for one month? That is less than most people spend on groceries for a week!
~Did you know $520 can feed 40 children for a month? That is less than one month's rent for almost any family!
~Did you know $3,250 can feed 250 children for a month?
WHAT IS THE GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS?
The World Food Programme calls the global food crisis a phenomenon, a "silent tsunami," that is affecting families in every nation on every continent. Food prices for popular menu items like rice, wheat and beans have doubled in the last year. Though increases in food prices have hit all budgets, it's the poor who bear the brunt of price inflation. The higher prices are forcing people who survive on just $1 a day to spend upwards of 80 percent of their budgets just on food. As a result, many people, including millions of children, are going hungry. The longer food prices rise, the more people will be plunged into hunger and poverty.
WHAT IS CAUSING THE CRISIS?
Since 2005, food prices have risen a whopping 80 percent because of...
• rising fuel costs
• rising food demand from populous nations like India and China
• natural disasters destroying crop yields all over the world, including the United States
• growth of biofuels
The global food crisis is forcing poor families to spend more of their household budgets on food, leaving little for anything else. In Bangladesh, 95% of the 11,782 children Compassion serves there are affected. Many children are eating only at the church-based center (also known as a Compassion project). In Haiti, inflation rates have risen 40%, pushing up food prices. All 60,000 children served by Compassion in Haiti have been affected by the food crisis there.
Experts predict the combination of a weakening dollar, soaring oil prices, and reduction in food production will not dissipate. They are predicting this long-term crisis will tighten its grip on poor countries, causing more children and families to suffer.
ABOUT THE GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS FUND
Compassion International has launched the Global Food Crisis Fund to bring aid to those most adversely affected by rising food costs. More information is available and donations can be made at https://www.compassion.com/contribution/giving/global-food-crisis.htm
Donations to the fund will provide:
• food vouchers to children and families needing immediate relief.
• seeds and agricultural tools so that families can grow their own food as well as earn extra income.
• supplemental nutrition services offered at Compassion-assisted centers around the world.
ABOUT COMPASSION'S DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING
Compassion International has set aside June 25 as a day of fasting and prayer to honor the victims of the global food crisis and pray for them.
You can help these families in need. Consider donating to the Global Food Crisis Fund, joining in the day of fasting and prayer on June 25th (that's tomorrow), and/or sponsoring a child. You can make a difference!
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