STUPID QUESTIONS WITH THE SMART ANSWERS:

BOY : May I hold your hand?
GIRL : No thanks, it isn't heavy.

GIRL : Say you love me! Say you love me!
BOY : You love me...

GIRL : If we become engaged will you give me a ring??
BOY : Sure, what's your phone number??

GIRL : I think the poorest people are the happiest.
BOY : Then marry me and we'll be the happiest couple

GIRL : Darling, I want to dance like this forever.
BOY : Don't you ever want to improve??

BOY : I love you and I could die for you!
GIRL : How soon??

BOY : I would go to the end of the world for you!
GIRL : Yes, but would you stay there??

SHARON : Have you ever had a hot passionate, burning kiss??
TRACY : I did once. He'd forgotten to take the cigarette out of his mouth.

MAN : You remind me of the sea.
WOMAN : Because I'm wild, romantic and exciting?
MAN : NO, because you make me sick.

WIFE : You tell a man something, it goes in one ear and comes out of the other.
HUSBAND : You tell a woman something: It goes in both ears and comes out of
the mouth.

MARY : John says I'm pretty. Andy says I'm ugly.What do u think, Peter?
PETER : A bit of both. I think you're pretty ugly.

1) Girlfriend : "...And are you sure you love me and no one else ?"
Boyfriend : "Dead Sure! I checked the whole list again yesterday".

2) Teacher : "Which is more important to us, the sun or the moon?"
Pupil : "The moon".
Teacher : "Why?"
Pupil : "The moon gives us light at night when we need it but the sun gives us light only in the day time when we don't need it".

3) Teacher : "What do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?"
Pupil : "A teacher".

4) Waiter : "Would you like your coffee black?"
Customer : "What other colors do you have?"

5) My father is so old that when he was in school, history was called
current affairs.

6) Teacher : "Sam, you talk a lot !"
Sam : "It's a family tradition".
Teacher : "What do you mean?"
Sam : "Sir, my grandpa was a street hawker, my father is a teacher".
Teacher : "What about your mother?"
Sam : "She's a woman".

7) Tom : "How should I convey the news to my father that I've failed?"
David: "You just send a telegram: Result declared, past year's performance repeated".

8) Teacher : "Now, children, if I saw a man beating a donkey and stopped him, what virtue would I be showing?"
Student : "Brotherly love".

9) Teacher : "Now, Sam, tell me frankly do you say prayers before eating?"
Sam : "No sir, I don't have to, my mom is a good cook".

10) Patient : "What are the chances of my recovering doctor?"
Doctor : "One hundred percent. Medical records show that nine out of ten people die of the disease you have. Yours is the tenth case I've treated. The others all died".

11) Teacher : " Can anybody give an example of COINCIDENCE?"
One Student : "Sir, my Mother and Father got married on the same day and at
the same time."

12) Teacher : " George Washington not only chopped down his father's Cherry tree, but also admitted doing it. Now do you know why his father didn't punish him ?"
One Student: " Because George still had the axe in is hand."

-got this one from a friend

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JOKE! JOKE! JOKE!

ANG NAKARAAN....

May ibinulong ang daga sa elepante. Biglang hinimatay ang elepante.

Ano ang ibinulong ng daga?

DAGA: Buntis ako, ikaw ang ama!

SA PAGPAPATULOY. ...

Dahil di makapaniwala ang elepante, dinala nya ang daga sa doctor. Tuwang-tuwa ang elepante at masayang ibinulong sa daga ang resulta ng ultrasound. Biglang hinimatay ang daga.

Ano ang ibinulong ng elepante?

ELEPANTE: Ako nga ang ama, at elepante ang anak natin, at kambal sila! =)

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Isang lalaki na-admit sa St. Luke's sunog dalawang hita...

DR: Nurse, i-dextrose mo tapos antibiotic, burn cream at Viagra.

Nurse: Viagra?

DR: para di sumayad yung kumot sa sugat... =)

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TEACHER: Anong similarity nina Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Ninoy Aquino at Apolinario Mabini?

STUDENT: Ma'am, pagkaka-alam ko po, silang lahat ay pinanganak ng holiday! J

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TITSER: Juan, use recharge & caffeine in a sentence.

JUAN: Si "Recharge" Gutierrez ay si "Caffeine" Barbell. J

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ERAP: Soli ko tong nabili kong DVD.

FPJ: Anong problema?

ERAP: Walang picture, tsaka sound. Sayang. Suspense thriller pa yata to. Tsk, tsk...

FPJ: Anong title?

ERAP: "The Lens Cleaner"

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BUNSO: Tay, may multo daw sa kusina natin?

TATAY: Anak, sino naman nagsabi sayo nyan?

BUNSO: Si ate po!

TATAY: Ay nako, wag ka nga magpapaniwala dun! Wala namang multo eh! Ang mabuti pa samahan mo na lang ako sa kusina, at iinom lang ako ng tubig...

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BATA: Pabili nga po ng ubas....

TINDERO: Wala kame ubas

......kinabukasan. ..

BATA: Pabili nga po ng ubas.....

TINDERO: Wala kame ubas

......kinabukasan ulet...

BATA: Mama, pabili nga po ng ubas....

TINDERO: Sinabi na ngang wala e! Pag nagtanong ka pa, iistepler ko na yang bibig mo!

......kinabukasan ulet...

BATA: Mama, may stapler kayo?

TINDERO: wala..

BATA: Pabili nga po ng ubas

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Psychological Fact:

"All emotional pain lasts for 12 minutes. Anything longer than that is self inflicted."

In short, nag-iinarte ka na lang daw nun! =)

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AMO: Inday, ilipat ang comforter sa kwarto.

INDAY: San ko ilagay kuya?

AMO: Ipatong mo lang sa kama

Maya-maya... .

INDAY: Andun na po. Sinama ko na rin ang frenter at iskaner...=)

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PROMDI: Lam ko promdi lang ako kaya wag mo kong lolokohin! Bakit ganito ang kwarto ko?!?! Maliit, wala pang kama at bintana..... ha?!?!

ROOMBOY: Sir, nasa elevator pa lang po tayo...

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Bill gates' wife was interviewed. .

REPORTER: How does it feel to have sex with the richest man?

MRS. GATES: Oh, it's no big deal. Now I know why his company's named MICROSOFT!

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MRS: Bakit ngayon ka lang?

MR: Pasensha na, nagyaya mga officemates ko, nagkainuman lang. Hehe!

MRS: Lasing ka no?

MR: Hindi!

MRS: Anong hindi?! La ka namang trabaho, pano ka nagka-officemates? !!

-Compiled by Dante Coloma

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"If Everything Was Easy"

If everything was easy
and nothing made us sad
If everything was easy
and nothing turned out bad
If heartaches never happened
and tears would never flow
We'd stay such little people
and never really grow.

If everything was easy
and fell into our hands
If everything was easy
and went just like we planned
We'd take it all for granted
and feel no greater gain
For strength comes when we suffer
and wisdom comes from pain.

If everything was easy
I'd be no good to you
For how could I look at your hurt
and say I'd been there, too?
I'd be a petty person
just an infant all my days
And I'd never thank my Savior
for the sunshine's golden rays

-Author Unknown

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How is your work going?

Hayy, What are you doing?

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The one that got away

In your life, you'll make note of a lot of people. Ones with whom you shared something special, ones who will always mean something. There's the one you first kissed, the one you first loved, the one you put on a pedestal, the one you're with...and the one that got away.

Who is the one that got away? I guess it's that person with who everything was great, everything was perfect, but the timing was just wrong. There was no fault in the person, there was no flaw in the chemistry, but the cards just didn't fall the right way, I suppose.

I believe in the fact that ending up with someone, finding a longtime partner that is, does not lie merely in the other person. I can actually argue that an equal part, or maybe even the greater part, has to do with the matter of timing. It has to do with you being ready to settle down and commit to someone in a way that goes beyond the little necessities of giddy romance.

How often have you gone through it without even realizing it? When you're not ready to commit in that mature manner, it doesn't matter who you're with, it just doesn't work. Small problems become big; inconsequentials become dealbreakers simply because you're not ready and it shows. It's not that you and the person you're with are no good; it's just that it's not yet right, and little things become the flashpoint of that fact.

Then one day you're ready. You really are. And when this happens you'll be ready to settle down with someone. He or she may not be the most perfect, they might not be the brightest star of romance to ever have burned in your life, but it'll work because you're ready. It'll work because it's the right time and you'll make it work. And it'll make sense, it really will. So that day comes when you're finally making sense of things, and you find yourself to be a different person. Things are different, your approach is different, you finally understand who you are and what you want, and you've become ready because the time has truly arrived. And mind you, there's no telling when this day will come. Hopefully you're single but you could be in a long-term relationship, you could be married with three kids, it doesn't matter. All you know is that you've changed, and for some reason, the one that got away, is the first person you think about. You'll think about them because you'll wonder, "What if they were here today?" You'll wonder, "What if we were together now, with me as I am and not as I was?" That's what the one that got away is. The biggest "What if?" you'll have in your life. If you're married, you'll just have to accept the fact that the one that got away, got away. Believe me, no matter how fairy tale you think your marriage is, this can happen to the best of us. But hopefully you're mature enough to realize that you're already with the one you're with and this is just another test of your commitment, one which will just strengthen your marriage when you get past it. Sure, you'll think about him/her every so often, but it's alright. It's never nice to live with a "might have been," but it happens.

Maybe the one that got away is the one who's already married. In which case it's the same thing. You just have to accept and know that your memories of that person will probably bring a nice little smile to your lips in the future when you're old and gray and reminiscing. But if neither of that is the case, then it's different. What do you do if it's not yet too late?

Simple...find him, find her. Because the very existence of a "one that got away" means that you'll always wonder, what if you got that one? Ask him out to coffee, ask her out to a movie, it doesn't matter if you've dropped in from out of nowhere. You'd be surprised, you just might be "the one that got away" as well for the person who is your "the one that got away." You might drop in from out of nowhere and it won't make a difference. If the timing is finally right, it'll all just fall into place somehow and you know, I'm thinking, it would be a great feeling, in the end, to be able to say to someone, "Hey you, you're the one that almost got away.

-Tré Taylor

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EIGHT WAYS TO BE A BETTER FRIEND by Susie Michelle Cortright

Being a good friend is a skill we can learn and improve upon. Here, eight ways to be a better friend.

Number One: Like yourself
The first step in having a good relationship with a friend is to have a good relationship with yourself. When we genuinely like ourselves, we become more attractive to other people. We have more to offer others because we are not constantly focused on our own image and reputation.

We become better friends because we don't cling. We are secure enough to spend time with a friend because we want to, not because we need to.

Number Two: Choose wisely
Relationships among true friends take a steady dose of time and energy--two resources in limited supply for all of us. Identify the friends with whom you wish to create a closer bond. It's perfectly okay if not all of your acquaintances make the list. The closeness of your connections is far more important than the length of your guest lists.

Number Three: Make the time
Friends are important in many ways--so much so that these relationships often take on a life of their own. You owe it to yourself (and to your friends) to make these relationships a priority. Carve out some quality time for one another.

Number Four: Make the first move
This is where I have trouble, and I know I'm not alone. If you want to improve your relationships, put your fear of rejection aside and start taking more risks. Invite your friends to lunch. Organize a new playgroup. Invite them over for dinner.

Too often, we fail to follow up with our friends. Don't miss out-just make the first phone call. Your friends are just as anxious to get together as you are.

Number Five: The Golden Rule
Treat your friends as you wish to be treated. Stated another way: "To have a friend, be a friend."

Focus more on being interested than on being interesting. Be enthusiastic and energetic. Avoid complaining, gossiping, and criticizing.

Number Six: Sweat the Small Stuff
Make your friends feel significant by remembering small kindnesses. Notice her new haircut. Remember to ask about her mother-in-law's surgery. Send flowers or a simple email when you know she needs it most.

Number Seven: Listen
Good listeners are hard to find, and honing your skills can be a long-term project.

A few tips:
-Slow down. Try not to finish your friend's sentences. If you catch yourself planning your response while your friend is still talking, gently remind yourself to focus on the speaker.

-Show her you are listening. Maintain eye contact. Offer nods and murmurs that indicate you understand her point of view.

-Minimize distractions.

-Ask questions.

-Be careful with advice. Assume your friend wants to vent her frustrations, not ask you for a plan of action.

Number Eight: Be loyal
We all need someone in our corner. If your friend isn't there to defend herself against gossip or criticism, speak up, and know she would do the same for you.

"Choosing to see people in their magnificence opens up the space for them to step into who they can ultimately be."

Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.
- St. Francis de Sales

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Disturbing Beer News!

Just recently, University scientists released the results of a recent analysis that revealed the presence of female hormones in beer. Men should take a concerned look at their beer consumption. The theory is that beer contains female hormones and that by drinking enough beer, men turn into women. To test the theory, 100 men were fed 8 pints of beer each within a 1 hour period. It was then observed that 100% of the test subjects:

1) Gained weight.
2) Talked excessively without making sense.
3) Became overly emotional.
4) Couldn't drive.
5) Failed to think rationally.
6) Argued over nothing.
7) Had to sit down while urinating.
8) Refused to apologize when obviously wrong.

No further testing was considered necessary.

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Hay Buhay!!!

(A friend of mine wrote this)

Alam nyo nakakatawang isipin kung paano nasasabi ko sa sarili ko na "I believe in love." Nakakatawa sya kasi sa buong buhay ko, ni wala pa yatang nagpakita sa akin o nagparamdam ng lintek na pagmamahal na yan. Ang ibig kong sabihin yung pagmamahal na tipong nakakabaliw.

Sabi pa nga minsan nung isa, "We're better off as friends." PUCHA! Kaibigan?! Sa lahat ng ginawa ko para sa kanya at sa lahat ng sinakripisyo ko, kaibigan lang pala ang habol nya sa akin. Ano ba ito lokohan lang? Pero sige, sabi ko "move on, move on."

Tapos itong isa naman sabi "Mabait lang ako sa babae kaya ako ganito sa iyo." Lalong masakit! Bakit? Hanep naman kasi. Bibisitahin ka linggo-linggo sa bahay, magiging sweet sa iyo, kakantahan ka pa, yayakapin, hahalikan at higit sa lahat sasabihing napakaganda mo at napakabait at ano ba yun 'special' girl ka sa kanya. Hindi mo aakalain na normal lang pala nyang ginagawa yun. Ikaw naman, mafofall ka, hindi mo mapigilan. Pero wala ka namang magawa. Ang sabi ko naman sa sarili ko ngayon, "it's your loss, not mine."

Yung iba naman, eh di syempre manliligaw. At dahil likas akong dalagang Pilipina, papakipot muna ako. Kung kailan mo na sasagutin, saka naman hihinto. Bakit? Aakalain na hindi mo sya gusto, na pinaasa mo lang at wala kang kabalak-balak sagutin. Guys, isang advice lang, hindi naman kayo paaasahin ng mga babae kung wala silang gusto ni katiting sa inyo. Maaaring mali ako, pero karamihan sa amin, kaya pinapatagal eh dahil gutso kayong subukan kung hanggang saan ang tagal nyo at syempre kung gaano kayo kaseryoso. Yan lang naman ang drama namin, masanay na kayo. At ano naman ang sabi ko naman sa sarili ko ngayon? "Bahala ka! Marami pa naman dyang iba!" Tapos sige move on ulit.

Ito ang pamatay sa lahat. Nanligaw si lalaki, sinagot ni babae. Maganda na sana ang relationship tapos isang araw, sasabihin na lang sa iyo, "Hindi ko na kaya. Tapusin na natin ito." Iniwan ka na lang basta ng dahil sa isang dahilang hindi mo malunok, maintindihan at tanggapin. Ni hindi mo alam kung gusto mong sabunutan o suntuk-suntukin ng paulit-ulit baka sakaling matauhan at sabihin nyang, "Joke lang po." Pero hindi. Sa halip na sya ang makaramdam ng sakit ng sabunot at kirot ng suntok, ikaw pa ang halos mamatay sa triple or higit pang sakit. At ang masakit pa kinabukasan malalaman mo na ang tunay na dahilan eh, 'sila' na ng matalik mong kaibigan. PUCHA! Hindi mo alam kung iiyak ka, o sisigaw ka o susugurin mo ang your so-called "bestfriend" at isumbat sa kanya lahat ng nararamdaman mo. Sa huli, wala kang magawa kung hinde tanggapin ang lahat at maging masaya para sa kanila. May magagawa ka pa ba? Sasabihin mo naman sa sarili mo, "Makakarma rin kayo!" tapos hala, move on ulit.

Nakakapagod magmahal, totoo yan. Pero bakit pa rin ako patuloy na naghihintay? Masyado lang ba ang tiwala ko sa pag-ibig o likas na tangengot lang talaga ako. Pareho yata. Tama, oo, pareho nga. Ang lakas kasi ng tiwala ko sa 'love." Tipong kakambal ko na ba.

Masarap magmahal kahit na hindi mo alam kung mahal ka rin nya. Basta ikaw, mahal mo sya. Yun lang ang importante. Makita mo lang sya, feel mo gusto mong magpa-fiesta. Madikitan mo lang ang sinulid ng damit nya, ang sasabihin mo sa sarili mo, "Ay shet! Nadikit ako sa balat nya!" at sabay talon. Ngitian ka lang nya, pwede ka ng magpasagasa sa kotse or kahit sa LRT. Drama noh?

Paano pa kaya kung "kayo" na? Eh di mas lalong humaba ang buhok mo. Andito na yung lagi nilang sinasabing hindi ka makakain, hindi ka makatulog at hindi ka makapag-isip na kahit na ano maliban lang ang mga pantasya mo na kasama sya.

Madrama na kung sa madrama pero pag in-love, ay sus! Walang corny-corny, basta para sa kanya kahit may corn field ka na sa utak at puso mo, wala kang pakialam. Patuloy kang magmamahal at aasa na kayo na nga sana forever and ever.

Ako? Parang takot na yata akong ma-in-love ulit. Parang takot na akong sumubok pa ng isa. Parang ayoko na! Pero parang hindi tama. Ganyan naman sa 'love' diba? Sige lang, tuloy ka hangga't Makita mo ang katapat mo.

Takot man akong sumubok muli, kakayanin ko ang takot na ito. Hindi para sa akin, kundi para dun sa taong mamahalin ako ng higit pa sa kahit na ano. Yung taong aalagaan ako, taong magsasabi na maganda ako kahit na halos lumuwa na ang mata ko sa puyat at yung taong magsasabi na "Mga 'tol, yan ang girlfriend ko. Iisa lang yan sa buhay ko." HAAAYYY!!! Sarap isipin noh?

Masarap at masakit umibig. Magkakambal yan. Nasa inyo na lang kung pipiliin nyong kumapit o bumitaw.

Ngayon eto ako, umaasa pa rin. Andito pa rin ako na nagpapatuloy sa buhay, patuloy na humihinga at patuloy na nabubuhay para sa 'kanya' yung taong darating na para lang sa akin. At syempre eto pa rin ako, natatawa kapag sinasabi kong, "I believe in love." Natatawang naniniwalang totoo ito..

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AN EVERYDAY SURVIVAL KIT

Toothpick
Rubber band
Band aid
Pencil
Eraser
Chewing gum
Mint
Candy Kiss
Tea Bag

Here's why:

Toothpick - to remind you to pick out the good qualities in others...Matt 7:1

Rubber band - to remind you to be flexible, things might not always go the way you want, but it will work out...Romans 8:28

Band Aid - to remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's...Col. 3:12-14

Pencil - To remind you to list your blessings everyday...Eph1:3

Eraser - to remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and it's okay...Gen. 50:15-21

Chewing gum - to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything ...Phil 4:13

Mint - to remind you that you are worth a mint to your heavenly father...John 3:16-17

Candy Kiss - to remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug everyday...1 John 4:7

Tea Bag - to remind you to relax daily and go over that list of God's blessings...1 Thess 5:18

This is my gift to you. May God richly bless you.

To the world, you may just be somebody...but to somebody, you may be the world.

-- Author Unknown

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INTEL Gen. Manager Robin Martin writes about the Philippines

The following was written by INTEL General Manager Robin Martin about the Philippines:

Filipinos (including the press, business people and myself) tend to dwell too much on the negative side and this affects the perception of foreigners, even the ones who have lived here for a while. The negative perception of the Philippines is way disproportionate to reality when compared to countries like Columbia, Egypt, Middle East, Africa, etc. Let us all help our country by balancing the negative with the positive especially when we talk to foreigners, whether based here or abroad. Looking back and comparing the Philippines today and 1995, mind you our country has progressed physically.

Consider the following:

1. The great telecom infrastructure that we have now did not exist in 1995. 1995 was the year the telecom industry was deregulated. Since then billions of dollars have been invested in both fixed line and cellular networks producing a system with over 5,000 kms of fiber optic backbone at a world competitive cost. From a fixed line capacity of about 900,000 in 1995 we now have over 7 million. Cellular phones practically did not exist in 1995; now we have over 11 million line capacity.

2. The MRT, many of the EDSA flyovers including the Ayala Avenue flyover), the SKYWAY, Rockwell and Glorietta 4, the Fort, NAIA terminal 2 and 3 and most of the new skyscrapers were not yet built in 1995.

3. If you drive to the provinces, you will notice that national roads are now of good quality (international quality asphalt roads).

4. Philippine exports have increased by 600% over the past eight years. There are many, many more examples of progress over the last eight years. Philippine mangoes are now exported to the US and Europe.

Additional tidbits to make our people prouder:

1. INTEL has been in the Philippines for 28 years. The Philippines plant is where Intel's most advanced products are launched, including the Pentium IV. Last 2002, Philippine operations were so far Intel's biggest assembly and testing operations worldwide.

2. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS has been operating in Baguio for over 20 years. The Baguio plant is the largest producer of DSP chips in the world. DSP chips are the brains behind cellphones. TI's Baguio plant produces the chip that powers 100% of all NOKIA cellphones and 80% of Erickson cellphones in the world.

3. TOSHIBA laptops are produced in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

4. If you drive a BENZ, BMW, or a VOLVO, there is a good chance that the ABS system in your car was made in the Philippines.

5. TREND-MICRO, makers of one of the top anti virus software PC-Cillin (I may have mispelled this) develops its "cures" for viruses right here in Eastwood Libis, Quezon City. When a virus breaks in any computer system in the world, they try to find a solution within 45 minutes of finding the virus.

6. Majority of the top ten U.S. Call Center firms in the U.S. have set up operations in the Philippines. This is one area in which I believe we are the best in the world in terms of value for money.

7. America Online (AOL) has 1,000 people in Clark answering 90% of AOL's global e-mail inquiries.

8. PROCTOR & GAMBLE has over 400 people right here in Makati (average age 23 years) doing back-up office work to their Asian operations including finance accounting, Human Resources and payments processing.

9. Among many other things it does for its regional operations network in the Asia Pacific region here in Manila, CITIBANK also does its global ATM programming locally.

10. This is the first year ever that the Philippines will be exporting cars in quantity courtesy of FORD Philippines.

Next time you travel abroad and meet business associates tell them the good news. A big part of our problem is perception and one of the biggest battles can be won simply by believing and by making others believe.

This message is shared by good citizens of the Philippines who persevere to hope and work for our country.

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Davao Crocodile Park: A must see!

Nalingaw ako nagunot nan gamay pa na buaja didto sa Davao Crocodile Park. A really nice place..

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Fryfry with Adrian

Tan-awa anay bay kinsa ning akong tapad... hehe. Yup, i't's Adrian Ayalin of ABS-CBN. Pirmi sija makit-an sa TV Patrol, gikan man ini anay sa IBC-13.

Nagkita kami didto sa centennial airport pasingod sija adto Cotabato and ako paButuan via PAL.

Ya ra lamang, tagshare ko ra. Hehe. Posing sab karajaw ako, amora nan korek!

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Hardest things...

a.. Being questioned when you yourself don't understand
b.. Pretending to be innocent of what you know about
c.. Trying to show you care
d.. Trying to forget something you know you NEVER will
e.. Admitting you were wrong after you have been so insistent that you were right
f.. Accepting the fact that you made a MISTAKE
g.. Debating with yourself
h.. Knowing what's wrong and what's right
i.. Growing up
j.. ACCEPTING the fact that some things are NOT meant TO BE
k..Trying to understand when you just can't
l.. Swallowing your pride when it has become TOO HARD and TOO BIG to even gulp it down with water
m.. Being the LAST TO KNOW about something that CONCERNS you most of all
n.. Realizing that you have been TRICKED after you have given your WHOLE TRUST
o.. Realizing that you have taken the most IMPORTANT thing for granted
p.. PARTING with someone you've just LEARNED to LOVE
q.. Letting GO of someone you've LOVED ALL YOUR LIFE
r.. Losing someone you care deeply about
s.. Saying sorry when you mean it
t.. Saying how you REALLY FEEL and explaining WHERE YOU STAND
u.. Knowing what is best and yet doing the exact opposite.
v.. Bracing yourself for the worst kind of pain... & still hurting so
much.
w.. Loving someone too much and learning to love the pain that goes with it... that even if you learned to let go of the person... you still go on missing the pain you once felt (and there it goes... you fall again)
x.. Denying to yourself that you're falling... then finally you realize that indeed you have fallen when it's too damn late and you cant get out
y.. Being with someone else when the right one comes along (oooh its sad to belong...) .....
z.. Knowing deep inside that you love someone yet you can't say it out loud.

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Pista sa Tagana-an

Gikan ini namista sa Tagana-an adton Domingo, July 15, 2007. Tan-aw tan-aw rakan sa mga nanlabay sa gawas.. Salamat Mam Mayumi Alipao-Miel sa ijo pagakomodar sa amo. Hehe.

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PIA Supports PA's Tree Planting Activity

Proud na proud si fryfry (taga PIA ni, hehe.) sa iya gitanom nga kahoy last July 18 didto sa Provincial Forest Tree Park, Ipil, Surigao City.
The Philippine Army's 30th Infantry Division (30ID) under the leadership of Major Henry A. Lopez (OS) PA, Battallion Executive Officer led other sectors in the province of Surigao del Norte for the nationwide tree planting activity dubbed as the "Greening Program" with the theme "Puno para sa Kinabukasan" (Tree for the Future).
A total of 13,000 seedlings were planted in the prov'l park. Wow. Tana masustenar ini and dili gajud pasagdan.

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Life and Loving...

"Don't think that love, to be true, has to be extraordinary. What is necessary is to continue to love. How does a lamp burn, if it is not by the continuous feeding of little drops of oil? Where there is no oil, there is no light and the bridegroom will say : ‘I do not know you.’ Dear friends, what are our drops of oil in our lamps? They are small things from every day life: the joy, the generosity, the little good things, the humility and the patience. A simple thought of someone else. Our way to be silent, to listen, to forgive, to speak and to act. These are the real drops of oil that make our lamps burn vividly our whole life. Don't look for Jesus far away, He is not there. He is in you, take care of your lamp and you will see Him." -Mother Theresa

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CHANCE...OR CHOICE?

When we meet the right person to love when we're at the right place at the right time. That's chance.

When you meet someone you're attracted to, that's not a choice. That's chance. Being caught up in a moment (and there's a lot of couples who get together because of this) is not a choice. That's also a chance.

The difference is what happens afterward. When will you take that infatuation, that crush, that mind-blowing attraction to the next level? That's when all sanity goes back, you sit down and contemplate whether you want to make this into a concrete relationship or just a fling.

If you decide to love a person, even with his faults, that's not a chance. That's choice. When you choose to be with a person, no matter what, that's choice. Even if you know there are many people out there who are more attractive, smarter, and richer than your mate, and yet, you decide to love your mate just the same, that's choice.

Infatuation, crushes, attraction comes to us by chance. But true love that lasts is truly a choice. A choice that we make.

Regarding soulmates, there's a beautiful movie quote that I believe is so true about this: "Fate brings you together, but it's still up to you to make it happen."

I do believe that soulmates do exist. That there is truly someone made for you. But it's still up to you to make the choice if you're going to do something about it or not. We may meet our soulmates by chance, but loving and staying with our soulmate is still a choice we have to make.

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Saving Mobile Phone Battery

If the life of your mobile phone's battery is shortening due to "memory effect" or aging, would you go and buy a new battery to replace it? Next time when you encounter this situation, try saving your money. I will tell you a very effective method that you can try and see:

1. Wrap the battery up with newspapers, put it into a plastic bag and then into the freezer for three days (the newspapers will absorb the excessive moisture).

2. After three days, take out the battery and leave it in normal temperature for two days.

3. After two days, fully charge up the battery and put it into your mobile phone and see (this is estimated to be able to salvage about 80%-90%)

This information was provided by an engineer in a well-known battery factory. I tried it and the method appears to be quite effective. In any case, as everyone has a refrigerator, why not try it out and see?

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Reflection

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain

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THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY

In your life, you'll make note of a lot of people. Ones with whom you shared something special, ones who will always mean something. There's the one you first kissed, the one you first loved, the one you lost your virginity to, the one you put on a pedestal, the one you're with...and the one that got away. Who is the one that got away? I guess it's that person with who everything was great, everything was perfect, but the timing was just wrong. There was no fault in the person, there was no flaw in the chemistry, but the cards just didn't fall the right way, I suppose. I believe in the fact that ending up with someone, finding a longtime partner that is, does not lie merely in the other person. I can actually argue that an equal part, or maybe even the greater part, has to do with the matter of timing. It has to do with you being ready to settle down and commit to someone in a way that goes beyond the little niceties of giddy romance.

How often have you gone through it without even realizing it? When you're not ready to commit in that mature manner, it doesn't matter who you're with, it just doesn't work. Small problems become big; inconsequentials become dealbreakers simply because you're not ready and it shows. It's not that you and the person you're with are no good; it's just that it's not yet right, and little things become the flashpoint of that fact.

Then one day you're ready. You really are. And when this happens you'll be ready to settle down with someone. He or she may not be the most perfect, they might not be the brightest star of romance to ever have burned in your life, but it'll work because you're ready. It'll work because it's the right time and you'll make it work. And it'll make sense, it really will. So that day comes when you're finally making sense of things, and you find yourself to be a different person. Things are different, your approach is different, you finally understand who you are and what you want, and you've become ready because the time has truly arrived.

And mind you, there's no telling when this day will come. Hopefully you're single but you could be in a long-term relationship, you could be married with three kids, it doesn't matter. All you know is that you've changed, and for some reason, the one that got away, is the first person you think about.

You'll think about them because you'll wonder, "What if they were here today?" You'll wonder, "What if we were together now, with me as I am and not as I was?" That's what the one that got away is. The biggest "What if?" you'll have in your life. If you're married, you'll just have to accept the fact that the one that got away, got away. Believe me, no matter how fairy tale you think your marriage is, this can happen to the best of us. But hopefully you're mature enough to realize that you're already with the one you're with and this is just another test of your commitment, one which will just strengthen your marriage when you get past it. Sure, you'll think about him/her every so often, but it's alright. It's never nice to live with a "might have been," but it happens. Maybe the one that got away is the one who's already married. In which case it's the same thing. You just have to accept and know that your memories of that person will probably bring a nice little smile to your lips in the future when you're old and gray and reminiscing.

But if neither of that is the case, then it's different. What do you do if it's not yet too late? Simple...find him, find her. Because the very existence of a "one that got away" means that you'll always wonder, what if you got that one? Ask him out to coffee, ask her out to a movie, it doesn't matter if you've dropped in from out of nowhere. You'd be surprised, you just might be "the one that got away" as well for the person who is your "the one that got away." You might drop in from out of nowhere and it won't make a difference. If the timing is finally right, it'll all just fall into place somehow and you know, I'm thinking, it would be a great feeling, in the end, to be able to say to someone, "Hey you, you're the one that almost got away."

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Truth About 13th Month "Bonus"

Interesting point of view... wonder how true izzit...........think about it???

Why is there a 13 month bonus when its really isn't a bonus?

The mystery is finally revealed!

When the British were in Singapore, they were being paid weekly & they argued that Singaporeans were actually being cheated into believing that the 13th month pay is a bonus. Singaporeans are being paid monthly which is equivalent to 4 weeks pay coz there are 4 weeks in a month.

As the British were paid weekly, it worked out to the same. You see, there are 7 days in a week. 4 weeks in a month. 12 months in a year. Then 12 months should work out to 48 weeks only. But 1 year worked out to 52 weeks!!! Hence the 13th month is your own pay not bonus??!!.

So, the British argued that there is in fact no bonus at all??? It is a very simple calculation that stunned many!!!!

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Four Don'ts When Dealing With Recruiters

What's the first step to getting a job interview? Getting past the recruiter.

Recruiters are usually your first contact with a potential employer. And they often decide whether your resume lands on the hiring manager's desk or in a far-off filing cabinet.

While it's important to know the basics of what recruiters do, you also need to know what they DON'T do. After all, you don't want an inappropriate request to ruin your chances for an interview.

Here are four things you shouldn't ask of a recruiter.

Don't Be Overly Friendly

Sure, recruiters are usually warm, friendly and helpful. After all, it's their job to put you at ease and guide you through the hiring process. But they're professional colleagues, and it's crucial that you never forget it.

Think of the recruiter as a respected coworker and treat them accordingly. Be friendly, but not overly casual or familiar. It's wise to keep personal conversations, jokes and physical contact to a minimum.

After a tough interview with a hiring manager, you may be relived to see a recruiter's smiling face. Don't be tempted to let your guard down though; you're still "on," even if the interview has ended.

A useful rule of thumb: Don't say or do anything in front of a recruiter that you wouldn't say or do in front of your boss (or your mother).

Don't Expect Career Coaching

The recruiter's goal is not to help you get a job. It's to help you navigate the hiring process at one specific company.

Recruiters aren't career coaches. It's not appropriate to ask them to help you craft your cover letter, edit your resume or plan your career path.

You can ask questions about the company or industry in general, but try to relate your questions to the job you're being considered for. And save your best, most thoughtful questions for the hiring manager -- that's who you need to impress most.

Don't Ask for Insider Information

There's only one job candidate you really need to worry about: You.

Though it may be hard to resist, don't ask about who you're up against for a job. Recruiters generally won't share information about other candidates. And asking for specific details about the competition makes you look insecure in your own skills.

However, questions about the hiring process or the position itself are fair game. Here are a few questions you can feel comfortable asking:

Are you still interviewing candidates?
How large is the current pool of candidates?
How would you describe the ideal candidate for the job?
Is there anything I can do to make myself a stronger candidate?

The best way to get an edge on the competition? Make yourself a more competitive candidate.

Don't Request Special Treatment

Although you may wish you were, you're probably not the only candidate for the job.

And, while recruiters are often happy to help, their aim is not to be your advocate to the hiring manager. Their aim is to fill a position.

Never ask a recruiter to put in a good word for you with the hiring manager. If they think you're a strong candidate, they'll probably sing your praises anyway.

Also, don't ask them to relay a message to the hiring manager for you. Instead of saying, "Tell So-and-So it was very nice to meet him ...," send a thank you note.

Taking the initiative and speaking for yourself shows the hiring manager that you're capable, confident and conscientious.

Remember, if you treat the recruiter well, chances are they'll treat you the same way.


-By Erin Hovanec
HotJobs.com

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Cover Letter Do's and Don'ts

You have an impressive resume, you know how to present yourself well in an interview, you know what kind of position you are best suited for . . .now all you need is a chance to get your foot in the right door. Just what can you do to make that happen?

Make sure you write a knockout cover letter, advise career planning specialists. "A cover letter is your chance to explain to an employer why he or she should consider you for the job," says Jennie Z. Rothschild, Ph.D., executive director of Jewish Vocational Service on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. "The best cover letters are specific and give examples that directly relate to the job you are trying to get." "Your cover letter is a targeted sales tool which should be tailored to the specific position you are seeking," adds Ann Harrell of the Johns Hopkins University Career and Life Planning Center on Alexander Bell Drive in Columbia.

The cover letter is also a good opportunity to show potential employers your writing skills, says Jennie Rothschild, and for those job seekers whose native language is not English, a chance to show that you are comfortable with the language. Whatever your writing and language skills are, though, make sure that your letter has no mistakes. "Proofread! Proofread! Proofread!" emphasizes Ann Harrell.

A cover letter, like most business correspondence, says Ms. Rothschild, has three basic parts:

a.. Paragraph 1, in which you state: who you are; how you heard of the position or the company; why you are writing. "Your goal in this paragraph," says Ann Harrell, "is to convince the reader why you are the only candidate to interview."

b.. Paragraph 2, in which you discuss: why you are interested in the position and/or company; how your qualifications fit the specific skills needed for the job; some specific examples of how your past experience has prepared you to do the job for which you are applying; any other relevant skills, qualities, achievements, and experiences that make you the best candidate for the job. "The second paragraph is your chance to shine," says Ms. Harrell. "Discuss your experiences and skills that match the criteria for the position. If you met your contact through networking, refer to your meeting notes. Use the company information you found if this is a cover letter for a direct mailing."

c.. Paragraph 3, in which you: repeat that you are hoping to be considered for the job; give specific information about your plans to follow up; thank the employer for his or her consideration. "And then be sure to follow through," says Ms. Harrell. When closing, "Sincerely" or "Sincerely Yours" with your typed name and signature will be appropriate. Jennie Rothschild suggests these additional DOs and DON'Ts:

DOs...


a.. In the first paragraph, name the title of the job for which you are applying and be specific about how you heard about the position or company.

b.. Try to find out the name and title of the person who will be able to hire you and use the name, instead of writing "Dear Sir" or "Dear Madam."

c.. Write the letter based on exactly what the ad or job listing says the employer is looking for; try to give an example from your experience for every qualification listed in the ad.

d.. Type the letter and use paper and font that is the same or looks similar to your resume. Don't forget to sign your name.

e.. Reread the letter carefully and check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. It's a good idea to have someone else proofread the letter as well.

f.. Keep the letter brief--under 1 page. Keep the paragraphs to 2-4 sentences each.

g.. Say that you are enclosing a resume.

h.. Include your phone number in the last paragraph.

i.. Make sure the envelope is clearly and properly addressed.

DON'Ts...

a.. Send a resume without a cover letter.

b.. Discuss salary unless the ad or job listing requires it.

c.. Repeat information that appears on the resume, except in the briefest, introductory manner.

d.. Generalize about personal qualities or past job titles. Instead, give specifics about your skills and experience.

e.. Talk about what the job will do for you.

f.. Give unnecessary personal information.

g.. Include anything that you will not be able to explain in an interview.

h.. Send Xerox copies.

i.. Say you will follow up without having a specific plan to do so.

j.. Staple or paper clip items.

-Carol Sorgen
Writer for Employment 911.com
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Global Compact Leaders Summit 2007: Global leaders discuss business and labour principles

What are the benefits and challenges of implementing labour principles in supply chains? What support from the ILO or the Global Compact would be useful for implementing such principles? These and other questions were the gist of the discussion on labour during the Global Compact Leaders’ Summit here. ILO Online reports.

GENEVA (ILO Online) – At this year’s session on labour during the Global Compact Leaders’ Summit 2007, participants heard directly from both the CEOs and representatives of labour, employers and civil society as they discussed the relationship between business and labour principles.

Moderating a panel that included representatives from the private sector, international and major trade union and employer organizations, ILO Director-General Juan Somavia emphasized the role of labour principles in business, saying “Many will attest that respect for fundamental rights at work, sound industrial relations and collective bargaining are all part of being a successful and sustainable enterprise”.

“They have proven to be excellent instruments of management”, he added.

In response to a question regarding what resources the ILO could provide to businesses and labour, the ILO Director-General cited the ILO’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work or what he called “the Four Freedoms of Labour”: workplaces free from child labour, forced labour, discrimination and that promote freedom of association and collective bargaining.

Other ILO tools to assist in promoting decent workplaces include the ILO’s Tripartite Declaration on Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy, which is to mark its 30th anniversary this year; the recent tripartite agreement at the International Labour Conference in June on what constitutes sustainable enterprises and how to promote them and a series of “action programmes” organized by sector where employers, unions and governments work together in industries such as tourism and textiles.

Session panellists included Dr. Thomas Wellauer, Head of Corporate Services for Novartis International; Mr. Roland Conus representing the International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers’ Unions; Mr. Guy Ryder, Secretary-General of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC); and Mr. Antonio Penalosa, Secretary-General of the International Organization of Employers (IOE).

Mr. Penalosa of the IOE underscored employer support for the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and said that in “defending these principles, we defend ourselves”. Noting that global supply chains have seen the weakening of the employment relationship, the ITUC’s Mr. Ryder went on to add that there was positive change in the fact that more employers are recognizing their responsibilities towards workers in that supply chain.

“The trust that is built up over time, through labour management dialogue is one of the most valuable assets that companies have when they’re faced with adjustments as a result of new market or technological challenges or in defining their strategic outlook”, Mr. Somavia said in conclusion.

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The Freedom of Simplicity by Bo Sanchez

Happiness is not found outside of you. It doesn’t come from cars, clothes, cash, or Caribbean cruises. Happiness is found within. But how can you find it if you don’t have the simplicity of time and space to discover the most important things in your life? How can you search the depths of your soul if you are too busy impressing others, acquiring wealth, protecting your properties, and paying your debts?

Simplicity is not about the external either: living in a doghouse, eating in a Hepatitis joints, wearing rags.

Let me define what it is: Simplicity is living from the core of your being.

A TREASURE MAP OF HAPPINESS

Simplicity will point to you where and what and who the gold is in your life.

Let me share with you the seven powerful lessons I’ve learned on simple living:

LIVE ON LESS, AND DELIGHT IN THEM MORE

Some take their pleasure dining in classy restaurants, trips to Europe, and owning the latest home theatre-equipment. I’ve chosen the simple path: If I can simply be with my wife, or take a quiet stroll under a canopy of stars, or play with a child, or read a good book in my home, or laugh with friends over a pizza, I consider myself richly blessed.

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THE BENCHMARK OF SUCCESS

YOU ARE A SUCCESS...

* WHEN you clearly understand that failure is an event, not a person – that yesterday ended last night, and today is a brand new day.

* WHEN you know that a success (a win) doesn't make you and that a failure (a loss) doesn't break you.

* WHEN you have made friends with your past, are focused on the present, and are optimistic about your future.

* WHEN you are filled with faith, hope, and love and live without anger, greed, guilt, envy, or thoughts of revenge.

* WHEN you are mature enough to delay gratification and shift your focus from your rights to your responsibilities.

* WHEN you know that failure to stand for what is morally right is the prelude to becoming a victim of what is criminally wrong.

YOU ARE A SUCCESS...

* WHEN you are secure in who you are, so you are at peace with your Creator and in fellowship with others.

* WHEN you have made friends of your adversaries and have gained the love and respect of those who know you best.

* WHEN you understand that others can give you pleasure but that genuine happiness comes when you do things for others.

* WHEN you give hope to the hopeless, love to the unlovable, and are pleasant to the grouch, courteous to the rude, and generous to the needy.

* WHEN you can look back in forgiveness, forward in hope, down in compassion, and up with gratitude.

* WHEN you know that the greatest are those who choose to be servants of all.

* WHEN you recognize, confess, develop, and use your given physical, mental, and spiritual abilities for the benefit of others.

YOU ARE A SUCCESS when you know that you have been a good and faithful servant of the Creator of the universe.

[The author Zig Ziglar also attributed his own success to his personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.]

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Twenty-four Things to Always Remember & One Thing to Never Forget

Your presence is a present to the world
You're unique and one of a kind
Your life can be what you want it to be
Take the days just one at a time

Count your blessings, not your troubles
You'll make it through with whatever comes along
Within you are so many answers
Understand, have courage, be strong

Don't put limits on yourself
So many dreams are waiting to be realized
Decisions are too important to leave to chance
Reach for your peak, your goal, your prize

Nothing wastes more energy than worrying
The longer one carries a problem
The heavier it gets
Don't take things too seriously
Live a life of serenity
Not a life of regrets

Remember that a little love goes a long way
Remember that a lot goes for ever
Remember that friendship is a wise investment
Life's treasures are people together

Realize that it's never too late
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way
Have health, hope and happiness
Take the time to wish upon a star

And don't ever forget
For even a day
How very special you are

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STEAKS AND YELLOW ROSES

Try to read this one guys.. got this one from a friend of mine:

I walked into the grocery store not particularly interested in buying groceries. I wasn't hungry. The pain of losing my husband of 7 years was still too raw. And this grocery store held so many sweet memories.

He often came with me and almost every time he'd pretend to go off and look for something special.

I knew what he was up to. I'd always spot him walking down the aisle with the three yellow roses in his hands.

He knew I loved yellow roses.

With a heart filled with grief, I only wanted to buy my few items and leave, but even grocery shopping was different since he had passed on. Shopping for one took time, a little more thought than it had for two. Standing by the meat, I searched for the perfect small steak and remembered how he had loved his steak.

Suddenly a woman came beside me.

She was blonde, slim and lovely in a soft green pantsuit. I watched as she picked up a large pack of T-bones, dropped them in her basket, hesitated, and then put them back. She turned to go and once again reached for the pack of steaks.

She saw me watching her and she smiled. "My husband loves T-bones, but honestly, at these prices, I don't know."

I swallowed the emotion down my throat and met her pale blue eyes. "My husband passed away eight days ago," I told her.

Glancing at the package in her hands, I fought to control the tremble in my voice. "Buy him the steaks, and cherish every moment you have together."

She shook her head and I saw the emotion in her eyes as she placed the package in her basket and wheeled away.

I turned and pushed my cart across the length of the store to the dairy products. There I stood, trying to decide which size milk I should buy.

Quart, I finally decided and moved on to the ice cream. If nothing else, I could always fix myself an ice cream cone. I placed the ice cream in my cart and looked down the aisle toward the front.

I saw first the green suit, then recognized the pretty lady coming towards me. In her arms she carried a package. On her face was the brightest smile I had ever seen.

I would swear a soft halo encircled her blonde hair as she kept walking toward me, her eyes holding mine. As she came closer, I saw what she held and tears began misting in my eyes.

"These are for you," she said and placed three beautiful long stemmed yellow roses in my arms. "When you go through the line, they will know these are paid for." She leaned over and placed a gentle kiss on my cheek, then smiled again.

I wanted to tell her what she'd done, what the roses meant, but still unable to speak, I watched as she walked away as tears clouded my vision.

I looked down at the beautiful roses nestled in the green tissue wrapping and found it almost unreal.

How did she know? Suddenly the answer seemed so clear. I wasn't alone. Oh, you haven't forgotten me, have you?, I whispered, with tears in my eyes. He was still with me, and she was his angel.

Every day be thankful for what you have and who you are.
(Please read all of this, it is really nice)

This is a simple request. If you appreciate life, send this to your friends, including the person that sent it to you.

Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings, Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.

Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible, Thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.

Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising, Thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.

Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned and tempers are short, my children are so loud, Thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.

Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced, Thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.

Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous, Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.

Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest, Thank you, Lord, for life.

Pass this on to the friends you know. It might help a bit to make this world a better place to live, right?

A friend is someone we turn to when our spirits need a lift.
A friend is someone to treasure, for friendship is a gift.
A friend is someone who fills our lives with Beauty, Joy and Grace and makes the world we live in a better and happier place.

YOU ARE MY FRIEND! God bless you and yours!

Now send this to every friend you have and don't forget me.

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Invictus by William Ernest Henley; 1849-1903

Out of the night that covers me,

Black as the Pit from pole to pole,

I thank whatever gods may be

For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance

I have not winced nor cried aloud.

Under the bludgeonings of chance

My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears

Looms but the horror of the shade,

And yet the menace of the years

Finds, and shall find me, unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,

How charged with punishments the scroll,

I am the master of my fate;

I am the captain of my soul.

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YOU HAVE TO RUN TO WIN THE RACE

You must take the first step to win any race.
The first step will take some effort and maybe some pain.
But after that, everything you have to do is real-life movement.
Once you're moving you must keep moving.

Create a definite plan for carrying out your desires
and begin at once, whether you're ready or not,
to put your plan into action.

If you can get up the courage to begin,
you have the courage to succeed.
You can only fail if you fail to start.

Winning starts with begining.

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"Don't hang around with people whose financial and emotional thinking is on
a lower level than yours.
You want to grow.
They don't.
So they won't help you expand your horizons, and they can't inspire you."
-- Tom Hopkins

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