Randomness from a 4-yr-old
it's a 9-minute video, so make sure you have time on your hands and a good understanding of "toddler-ese"
TIM WRITES: So Joy is singing along with Petra's I Will Call Upon The Lord on the way to Christy's...I have her sing it for Christy... Jo
bit by bit
Random acts of intelligence
TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.
THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it.
FIVE. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.
SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.
EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dream. People who don't have dreams don't have much.
NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way
to live life completely.
TEN. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.
TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.
THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"
FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
FIFTEEN. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.
SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson
SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and responsibility for all your actions.
EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.
A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.
What Portlanders do when the sun comes out
The sun is out! It's only 65 or 70, let's play in the water. =)
This picture was taken at the waterfront in Portland. My picture phone can't capture what I saw, which was about 5-6 children playing in the fountain while their parents looked on. It was an incredibly nice day though.
And the damn change machine ate my dollar!!!! I'm thirsty! and hungry! and now a dollar short. Does that mean I'll be a day late for something later? :)
/endbabble
So then you finally give up and shut up.
Darn, I still have like 4 other posts from march to get up ... here's to insomnia (it's actually 1:31 AM, but I started this window hours ago). Math class in just a few hours. ouch
Week Two Quick Write
(class assignment that I thought I might share)
Think of a person in your immediate family who provided a positive support to you. Share some experiences and attributes this person possesses. How has this made a positive impact on your life?
The first person who comes to mind is my grandmother. During my parents divorce, my brothers and I moved in with her. Throughout my schooling (late elementary through high school) she encouraged me to follow my dreams of being a doctor and helped me academically while also encouraging my love of learning and ambition. I was never told that I couldn’t do something if it was related to my dreams. She seemed to share my ambition and showed pride when I met goals and accomplishments or exceeded those I had set for myself. She also taught me that if I work hard, it’s ok to give myself a break when I need it. She taught me to be self-reliant, creative, made me aware of my “bedside manner” or rather lack thereof, and reminded me often that it usually takes more than book smarts to make it in this world. The positive impact: I know that when and if I set my mind to something, I can and will usually accomplish it. I don’t fear hard work, even if I don’t like it all the time, but the things you really want usually take a lot of hard work and sacrifice.
Pregnancy and Estrogen Issues
Enjoy. I had a smirk on my face for a while since I read this at work and didn't want to bust out laughing for no obvious reason ... And now it's time to get back to my paper.
Annette
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Pregnancy, Estrogen and Women
Pregnancy Q & A & more!
Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.
Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.
Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.
Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody t hat so metimes she's
borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?
Q: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor,
but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.
Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.
Q: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife
is in labor?
A: Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you.
Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.
Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.
Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and
act normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.
"ESTROGEN ISSUES"
10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE "ESTROGEN ISSUES"
1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.
3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You're using your cellu lar ph one to dial up every bumper sticker
that says: "How's my driving-call 1- 800-".
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from "outer space".
8 You can't believe they don't make a tampon bigger than Super Plus.
9 You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday..
TOP TEN THINGS ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND
10. Cats' facial expressions.
9. The need for the same style of shoes in different colors.
8. Why bean sprouts aren't just weeds.
7. Fat clothes.
Oh yeah....
6 Taking a car trip without trying to beat your best time.
5. The difference between beige, ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell.
4. Cutting your hair to make it grow.
3. Eyelash curlers.
2. The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale ever made.
AND, the Number One thing only women understand:
1. OTHER WOMEN!
MOVING DAY
Time to get my site all nice and pretty ...
What's Your True Color?
You're green, the color of growth and vigor. Good-hearted and giving, you have a knack for finding and bringing out the best in people. Green is the most down-to-earth color in the spectrum — reliable and trustworthy. People know they can count on you to be around in times of need, since your concern for people is genuine and sincere. You take pride in being a good friend. For you, success is measured in terms of personal achievement and growth, not by status or position. Rare as emeralds, greens are wonderful, natural people. It truly is your color!
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