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: