1. Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold while you chop.
2. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by using the shower.
3. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins.
Remember to use a timer.
4. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.
5. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will be afraid to cough.
6. You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does...use the duct tape.
**Daily Thought: SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. THEY'RE NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
FOOLISH EXCUSES YOU NEED TO STOP USING
Does it seem that somebody else is always responsible for your failures? Are you ever at fault? Well, guess what -- foolish excuses, pointing fingers and living in denial are temporary band-aids that will eventually come undone and cause you nothing but heartache. If you are one of the people living in denial, stop pretending to be above failure.
I 'm Way Too Busy; the Family Will Understand -- Your family needs you, and not just for your paycheck. Fast forward 20 years and think about this for a second -- do you really think that your children will ever say, "I'm glad mom/dad got that raise 10 years ago instead of watching me at football practice or helping me with my homework."
I Would be More Successful if My Job Weren't as Boring -- It's not your employer's fault, but there are some things you can do. If you like your employer but feel 'bored', then ask for new challenges.
My Team Is Holding Me Back -- Then why not do something about it? Why not help them become better at what they're doing so that all of you can reap the rewards later on?
My Boss Makes Bad Decisions -- Yes, but he/she has the right to make any decisions he sees fit since, in the end, it's his or her money or reputation on the line. If you want things to change, start being your own boss, nobody is stopping you.
I Don't Have Time to Stay in Shape -- But will you have time to spend in the hospital? If that is not the case then take at least a few minutes each day moving your body, strenuously. Investing time now prevents years of misery later in life!
Taking Risks Would Have Been Foolish -- Guess what: if you are serious about being successful, taking calculated risks every now and then is simply a must. Yes, there are foolish risks which should be avoided but, in the end, you simply have to take your share of calculated risks at a certain point.
I 'm Way Too Busy; the Family Will Understand -- Your family needs you, and not just for your paycheck. Fast forward 20 years and think about this for a second -- do you really think that your children will ever say, "I'm glad mom/dad got that raise 10 years ago instead of watching me at football practice or helping me with my homework."
I Would be More Successful if My Job Weren't as Boring -- It's not your employer's fault, but there are some things you can do. If you like your employer but feel 'bored', then ask for new challenges.
My Team Is Holding Me Back -- Then why not do something about it? Why not help them become better at what they're doing so that all of you can reap the rewards later on?
My Boss Makes Bad Decisions -- Yes, but he/she has the right to make any decisions he sees fit since, in the end, it's his or her money or reputation on the line. If you want things to change, start being your own boss, nobody is stopping you.
I Don't Have Time to Stay in Shape -- But will you have time to spend in the hospital? If that is not the case then take at least a few minutes each day moving your body, strenuously. Investing time now prevents years of misery later in life!
Taking Risks Would Have Been Foolish -- Guess what: if you are serious about being successful, taking calculated risks every now and then is simply a must. Yes, there are foolish risks which should be avoided but, in the end, you simply have to take your share of calculated risks at a certain point.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Homeward Bound at Last
(author unknown)
I’ve spent nearly four years in this barren place,
do people back home still remember my face?
How is my family doing back home?
Have they been left to grieve all alone?
So many times I thought, finally I’ve been found,
as I heard familiar voices approach from all around!
With rescue eminent, I would shout out my name,
I am Matt Maupin, do you remember my name!
Have you come to rescue me true to your word,
Have my cries for help finally been heard?
You kept the promise, “no man left behind.”
The faith I clung to wasn’t just blind!
Then as the voices slowly faded away,
I knew that rescue wouldn’t come this day!
Gradually each time as hope began to fade,
was the command to end search finally made?
Wait, again, I think I hear that familiar sound,
American soldiers’ foot steps and voices all around,
The sand and dirt around me begins to move away,
Yet I am afraid to believe I am found on this day!
Thank you God for looking over me I begin to cry,
as I feel myself lifted and I look toward the sky.
I reflect on my journey these four years past,
and offer prayer to God I’m “Homeward bound at last!”
I’ve spent nearly four years in this barren place,
do people back home still remember my face?
How is my family doing back home?
Have they been left to grieve all alone?
So many times I thought, finally I’ve been found,
as I heard familiar voices approach from all around!
With rescue eminent, I would shout out my name,
I am Matt Maupin, do you remember my name!
Have you come to rescue me true to your word,
Have my cries for help finally been heard?
You kept the promise, “no man left behind.”
The faith I clung to wasn’t just blind!
Then as the voices slowly faded away,
I knew that rescue wouldn’t come this day!
Gradually each time as hope began to fade,
was the command to end search finally made?
Wait, again, I think I hear that familiar sound,
American soldiers’ foot steps and voices all around,
The sand and dirt around me begins to move away,
Yet I am afraid to believe I am found on this day!
Thank you God for looking over me I begin to cry,
as I feel myself lifted and I look toward the sky.
I reflect on my journey these four years past,
and offer prayer to God I’m “Homeward bound at last!”
THE BOY AND A GLASS OF WATER
A small boy is sent to bed by his mother...
[Five minutes later]
"Mom..."
"What?"
"I'm thirsty. Can you bring me a glass of water?"
"No. You had your chance. Lights out."
[Five minutes later]
"Mom..."
"WHAT?"
"I'm THIRSTY...Can I have a glass of water??"
"I told you NO! If you ask again I'll have to spank you!!"
[Five minutes later]
"Mommm..."
"WHAT??!!"
“When you come in to spank me whould you bring a glass of water?”
[Five minutes later]
"Mom..."
"What?"
"I'm thirsty. Can you bring me a glass of water?"
"No. You had your chance. Lights out."
[Five minutes later]
"Mom..."
"WHAT?"
"I'm THIRSTY...Can I have a glass of water??"
"I told you NO! If you ask again I'll have to spank you!!"
[Five minutes later]
"Mommm..."
"WHAT??!!"
“When you come in to spank me whould you bring a glass of water?”
THE BOY AND A GLASS OF WATER
A small boy is sent to bed by his mother...
[Five minutes later]
"Mom..."
"What?"
"I'm thirsty. Can you bring me a glass of water?"
"No. You had your chance. Lights out."
[Five minutes later]
"Mom..."
"WHAT?"
"I'm THIRSTY...Can I have a glass of water??"
"I told you NO! If you ask again I'll have to spank you!!"
[Five minutes later]
"Mommm..."
"WHAT??!!"
“When you come in to spank me whould you bring a glass of water?”
[Five minutes later]
"Mom..."
"What?"
"I'm thirsty. Can you bring me a glass of water?"
"No. You had your chance. Lights out."
[Five minutes later]
"Mom..."
"WHAT?"
"I'm THIRSTY...Can I have a glass of water??"
"I told you NO! If you ask again I'll have to spank you!!"
[Five minutes later]
"Mommm..."
"WHAT??!!"
“When you come in to spank me whould you bring a glass of water?”
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
SEVEN TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE
By Pinyo
Successful people know what they want
And they set goals
Successful people don’t just think, they act
So you have set some goals for yourself — great! But if all you do is think about them, you will never accomplish anything. Thinkers think and doers do. But until the thinkers do and the doers think, progress will be just another word in the already overburdened vocabulary of the talkers who talk.
The key is to have the dare to dream and the courage to act.
Successful people have insatiable hunger for knowledge
My motto is never cease to learn, because if I did, I would cease to grow.
Successful people are curious and are not afraid to experiment
This trait goes hand-in-hand with knowledge. People like to say that “curiosity killed the cat”, but I don’t like that proverb much. I think it’s the opposite: lack of curiosity breeds mediocrity.
Successful people build their networks
Networking doesn’t mean sucking up to your boss, or choosing to hang out with important people. True networking is about building relationships at all levels inside and outside of your work environment —
Successful people are passionate about what they do
Do you think Tiger Woods hates golf? Does Gary Kasparov hate chess? Did Shakespeare hate writing? Of course, not! They are passionate about what they do, and have a lot of fun doing it. That’s why they’re so darn good and successful.
Successful people are persistent and patient
I had an interesting conversation with my mom the other day. We were talking about a successful political figure in Thailand. My mom said that he had failed so many times before he made it big — in a sense that having past failures is a bad thing. I disagreed and in my opinion:
People who never made it are as they are because they tried, failed, and never try again.
People who are mediocre are as they are because they found something that works and never try anything else.
People who are successful are as they are because despite their past failures, they kept trying until they found something that worked really well.
Not too many people succeed without effort, determination, and patience. Personally, I have never become good at something without trying a few times, and to get really good at something takes years of practice.
Successful people know what they want
And they set goals
Successful people don’t just think, they act
So you have set some goals for yourself — great! But if all you do is think about them, you will never accomplish anything. Thinkers think and doers do. But until the thinkers do and the doers think, progress will be just another word in the already overburdened vocabulary of the talkers who talk.
The key is to have the dare to dream and the courage to act.
Successful people have insatiable hunger for knowledge
My motto is never cease to learn, because if I did, I would cease to grow.
Successful people are curious and are not afraid to experiment
This trait goes hand-in-hand with knowledge. People like to say that “curiosity killed the cat”, but I don’t like that proverb much. I think it’s the opposite: lack of curiosity breeds mediocrity.
Successful people build their networks
Networking doesn’t mean sucking up to your boss, or choosing to hang out with important people. True networking is about building relationships at all levels inside and outside of your work environment —
Successful people are passionate about what they do
Do you think Tiger Woods hates golf? Does Gary Kasparov hate chess? Did Shakespeare hate writing? Of course, not! They are passionate about what they do, and have a lot of fun doing it. That’s why they’re so darn good and successful.
Successful people are persistent and patient
I had an interesting conversation with my mom the other day. We were talking about a successful political figure in Thailand. My mom said that he had failed so many times before he made it big — in a sense that having past failures is a bad thing. I disagreed and in my opinion:
People who never made it are as they are because they tried, failed, and never try again.
People who are mediocre are as they are because they found something that works and never try anything else.
People who are successful are as they are because despite their past failures, they kept trying until they found something that worked really well.
Not too many people succeed without effort, determination, and patience. Personally, I have never become good at something without trying a few times, and to get really good at something takes years of practice.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
RECYCLING FACTS
Just in time for Earth Day
Throwing away a single aluminum can, versus recycling it, is like pouring out six ounces of gasoline. Last year, Americans recycled enough aluminum cans to conserve the energy equivalent of more than15 million barrels of oil.
The EPA estimates that 75 percent of what Americans throw in the trash could actually be recycled. Currently, only 30 percent is.
The national recycling rate of 30 percent saves the equivalent of more than five billion gallons of gasoline, reducing dependence on foreign oil by 114 million barrels. This could be even higher.
Every Sunday 500,000 trees could be saved if everyone recycled their newspapers.
Running a refrigerator and freezer for one year can produce as much pollution as driving a car from Chicago to Las Vegas
Every minute, 37,000 empty soft drink bottles are thrown away in the United States
Throwing away a single aluminum can, versus recycling it, is like pouring out six ounces of gasoline. Last year, Americans recycled enough aluminum cans to conserve the energy equivalent of more than15 million barrels of oil.
The EPA estimates that 75 percent of what Americans throw in the trash could actually be recycled. Currently, only 30 percent is.
The national recycling rate of 30 percent saves the equivalent of more than five billion gallons of gasoline, reducing dependence on foreign oil by 114 million barrels. This could be even higher.
Every Sunday 500,000 trees could be saved if everyone recycled their newspapers.
Running a refrigerator and freezer for one year can produce as much pollution as driving a car from Chicago to Las Vegas
Every minute, 37,000 empty soft drink bottles are thrown away in the United States
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