Girl slain, 2 wounded in apparent retaliation for good deed

Girl slain, 2 wounded in apparent retaliation for good deed

I just do not understand the world today. How is it okay for these people to still live? I really wish each wrong doer can physically and mental experience each and every bad deed they have done. Experience the pain of abuse, experience the pain of the relatives ... feel the loss of a loved one gone from your life forever and you can never talk to them again. Take all that and mulitply it by 10 and see how long they last. Prison is too easy for these criminals.. and a quick death is too compassionate.

GRRRR!

http://moneyning.com/frugality/7-habits-of-highly-frugal-people/

best quotes from article that resonated with me:

"to change your life you need to change your attitude because no one else is responsible for what happens to you but you, so you can either complain about the things you don’t like in your life or you can set about changing them."




 "Regardless of how you were raised or how you were treated at school you are able to choose your behavior now. Being proactive means understanding that you are in control of the direction your life takes and in control of your day to day interactions "



You cannot take control of your finances until you make the commitment to do so . ( I had to do that for myself. I had to cut back.. on Starbucks.. home made coffee. Cooking at home instead of eating out all the time. Looking up at the numerous websites for coupon and deals for things to do with the limited amount of resources I have so I don't feel deprived of my lifestyle. Just living smarter. Rather then bankruptcy... see if settling is an option. At least you are trying to take care of your debt.)


such wonderful sites as: http://www.bloomspot.com/ , http://www.restaurant.com/ , http://www.livingsocial.com/ http://www.groupon.com/
http://www.goldstar.com/   are all great sites to use when you want to go out but dont want to spend a fortune. There are so many things to do that does not require money or better ways to save. I never go to an event without checking one of these sites first.

If you don’t visualize what you want out of life then you are at risk of other people and external circumstances influencing your life because you are not influencing it yourself.


Recognize that you don’t always know the full story. As you aim to implement frugal principles and stick to a budget you may often find yourself thinking ‘it’s not fair’. 


 is this us... constantly dreaming for the bigger and better? What if we are the big fish in a small pond.. but as soon as we go to the big pond ... we are the smaller fish.. which would you rather have?

True wealth is not measured in possessions but in assets



You are not the only person in your life.  (Listen)




Frugality does not mean having to give up all the luxuries and things which make you happy

Animal Kingdom

Yet more proof.. that male species will stop at nothing for a "hot" piece. LOL Sad.. but funny at the same time. People! pick up your litter!
discoverynews:

Beetles Die During Sex With Beer Bottles
It’s a case of mistaken attraction, because the beer bottles happen to possess all of the features that drive male Australian jewel beetles wild. They’re big and orangey brown in color, with a slightly dimpled surface near the bottom (designed to prevent the bottle from slipping out of one’s grasp) that reflects light in much the same way as female wing covers.
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Wishing I Could

dearoldlove:

I really wish I could love you like you love me. Does that help? Well, it’s true anyway.

Reflecting back on my life: I find that I have been very fortunate with my personal relationship. For the most part: the people I have met and dated and fallen in love with have all been great guys that have loved me with all of their heart.

For one reason or another it just didnt work out. It does not mean that they loved me any less.. but actually more then I love them. Each one has expressed over the years that I was :
I feel bad to have broken so many hearts.. or disappoint so many guys.. I tried and it just didnt work. I wish I could love them the way they want me to.. Honestly not trying to be vain.. but I wish I could and I'm sure there is a lucky lady out there wanting to be the recipient of their love and devotion... I just wish sometimes that they could move on and be happy with who they are with.

They shouldn't be blind to Love that was meant for them:

October is here!

 
It's officially Autumn ! :) I love this time of year, the crisp clean air, the bright vibrant colors and the smells of baked goods.

I also love that I can whip out my scarves ( though living in the city.. scarves are handy to have year round)

The different colors and texture is limitless :) Men in scarves are so sexy too! yummy! :)



Waking up in the morning and taking that brisk walk to the bus stop in the ... breathing in the crisp autumn air.. is so exhilarating. You can spot the trees beginning to change colors and seeing them dance in the wind.









We can start burning candles and not overheat ourselves ... another love of mine.. candles, the light, the ambiance, the scent... so magical. When I lived in my smaller 1 bedroom apt.. I use to not turn on the heater and just fill my house with candles to keep warm.. it was such an awesome experience and so soothing.. I wish i had that place again.

Foot Prints

    Friends, Family, Acquaintances all have the ability to change our lives. We have the power to change theirs. A kind word, a smile or even a hug can lighten their day or lighten their mood. If we all know this why do we not practice it. We forget sometimes going through the monotony of life how important we are to one another.
A harsh word  a frown, bad body language has a ripple effect on your surrounding. A child can feel their parent's anger or discomfort. A spouse can see the tension and can feel the emotions.
Why not radiate love so you can get some in return?

 We all remember the old loved ones.. the ex-bf or the guy that we use to date. they have all in one way or another shaped us to be who we are. If we all thought of ourselves in that same light .. we would have more of a profound look at ourselves. Have you ever given or gotten a compliment from a stranger? Do you remember how good it felt? Why do we not do that more often? If you are checking someone out... it does not have to be of a sexual nature..let them know.


I was walking down the street the other day with my co-worker and we were talking about haircuts.. We happen to come across a lady standing curbside with exceptional hair and style that I might want to get... I walked by and paid her a compliment. Who knew if she was having a bad day or having a bad hair day.. or having a great day. But I'm sure.. if I was her... it would have made a difference. So in other words... it can be a second that you are in someone's life.. you can still leave a pretty decent size foot print.

In the Moment

Something I've learned from Mr. Sloth is to "live in the moment" and "love in the moment". If you add up the moments you've had one great relationship. What does it mean to live in the moment. and love in the moment. Do you remember being as young as the beautiful child hereand how that one moment in time blowing on the dandelion was the highlight of your day? Regardless of what happened before or after .. That one moment was filled with wishful thinking and awe...

Mr. Sloth may not be my ideal candidate for a lifetime partner.. but we have a chemistry I can not deny and have a hard time denying.. though I've tried. We have more fun now as two separate individuals living our own separate lives and coming together once a month for a great adventure.

The pressure that comes with a relationship is no longer there. We are simply enjoying each other and our presence together. We will always have our differences but have learned to appreciate each other for who we are despite our faults. Afterwards we go our separate ways till the next time to meet up. Some of the moments that I remember most:

My first hot air balloon ride in Napa Valley, CA

 

Biking wine tour through Napa, CA

Monterey,CA

Weekends in San Francisco, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Museums

The different musicals:

dinners:

and shows:

Dear Movie Goers

Last night I went out with Mr. Leo for a nice night out. We are both working individuals with other responsibilities in our lives and do not have quite as much time to hang out with each other and try to treasure the moments we do have. After several months of trying to plan a movie night we finally got to go out last night.



We settled on watching Colombiana: 

Great movie. Enough ass kicking for the guys and enough story line for the ladies.

Enough about that.. straight to the reason why It's titled: Dear Movie Goers.

To the Theater Hoppers: If you are young and too poor to afford multiple movies.. or if you are bored and just want to killed time... I'm okay with that.. Just be mindful of the people that did PAY to watch the movie. Just slip in and sit down... Don't make a production of trying to run and race each other up the stairs.. and try to find the best seat by walking through other people... and then have to get back up to walk out... half way through.. BLOCKING our view... grrrrrr 

Then there are the little under age kids that comes into the theater for a place to drink their dad's stolen liquor bottle. These three guys were pouring vodka into their icee and then ... not being able to hold their liquor .. starts throwing up in their seats... and then on the stairs.. and then in the parking lot stairwells.. Please get drunk on your own time.. in your own place .. That's just RUDE and DisGusting!! This is how you guys look.. :
 


And FINALLY to the people that TALK THROUGH THE MOVIE! really?! if you like hearing yourself talk so much.. go home and talk into the mirror.. or go to a bar and talk.. DO NOT Waste my time and Interrupt my MOVIE experience.. Geeze!   

Reading List And My Reviews

I'm including all time favorite book series dating back to my teen years to more recent discoveries.
My Favorite of course is the Harry Potter series. It brings back alot of great memories of time spent reading the books for the first time. Reading it a second /third/fourth... well you get the idea. And the midnight lineup for the opening night. Memories with friends and family. Hogwarts world in Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida was amazing!

One of the best vacations I've been on. .It may not be one of the best technically written book but it is a series that one can say influenced a generation and was internationally accepted. If only I could receive a Hogwarts Acceptance Letter.


 

The next series I really love and will always remember and re-read with fond memories. Philip Pullman: Dark Material Trilogy.

Amazon.com Review

In an epic trilogy, Philip Pullman unlocks the door to a world parallel to our own, but with a mysterious slant all its own. Dæmons and winged creatures live side by side with humans, and a mysterious entity called Dust just might have the power to unite the universes--if it isn't destroyed first. Here, the three paperback titles in Pullman's heroic fantasy series are united in one dazzling boxed set. Join Lyra, Pantalaimon, Will, and the rest as they embark on the most breathtaking, heartbreaking adventures of their lives. The fate of the universe is in their hands. The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass pit good against evil in a way no reader will ever forget. (Ages 13 and older) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

 

Sad to say the series was not as well accepted on screen and was not as widely known as Harry Potter series therefore the meat of the series was never put onto the silver screen. I would have loved to meet Will and his Dad.

3rd Series is one of my hidden secret love. The Twilight series.. Yes you heard me... The Twilight Series



This series.. very simple text .. not as eloquently written as others but the story line is catchy and tweens love this series.. also one of those movie/book series that made quite a splash. Team Jacob all the way. Personally I like the struggle and sacrafices they make to be together ( does not have to be literally vampire vs human vs shapeshifters) It can be the struggle of two race or two culture or two economical classes. I know personally if I was ever to bring home my first love to meet my parents ( which I never did) It would be WWIII for me. To find someone that you want to fight all and overcome all to be with.. (Romeo and Juliet) is inspirational. I struggle almost on a weekly basis.. on the conviction of my love and acceptance of my own personal relationship with Mr. Leo.


This is a classic series that explores the innocence of youth and the struggle of a girl through childhood, adolescence , and adult hood. We as readers are taken through a journey of her mind and her sense of conviction in all that she does. Love Love Love this series.. (and the movie box set was also incredible)

Most Recent Obsession. George Martin : A Song of Ice and Fire: The HBO series was AMAZING!

  

I just finished the last of the series so far "a Dance with Dragons" soo good.. I love the writing the story line.. the fact that the author feels no loyalty as to who is gonna get killed off. If they need to go.. they need to go. What a roller coaster of emotions..! Love it! By far one of the best writers.

So .. . those are my all time favorite series so far.. There are plenty of other books and series that I enjoy but these are classics in my mind.



 Below is how I feel every time I read:

gril reading; reading small girl

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