November 11, 2008
One Line Jokes ...
2. Campers: Nature's way of feeding mosquitoes.
3. Always remember that you are unique; just like everyone else.
4. If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.
5. I used to think i was indecisive, but now i'm not too sure.
6. If you say 'plz' because it's shorter than 'please', I'll say 'no' because it's shorter than 'yes'.
7. What part of the car is the laziest?
"The wheel, because they are always tired."
8. What's the difference between a TV and a newspaper?
Ever tried swatting a fly with a TV?
9. What makes the calendar seem so popular?
Because it has a lot of dates.
10. What is it that even the most careful person overlooks?
Their nose.
11. Why do you go to bed every night?
Because the bed won't come to you.
Flirty Phrases...
1. If i can re-arrange the alphabet, I will put U&I together.
2. Do you have a library card? Because i am checking you out.
3. I am new in this city. Can you give me the direction to your apartment please?
4. If you were a tear in my eye i would not cry for fear of losing you.
Inspirational Quotes...
1. Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. William Arthur Ward
2. What we play is life. Louis Armstrong
3. If you can't be funny, be interesting. Harold Ross
4. The most important thing is to be whatever you are without shame. Rod Steiger.
5. To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure. J.K Rowling
6. A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug. Patricia Neal
7. To know the road ahead, ask those coming back. Chinese Proverb
8. Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age. Jeanne Moreau
9. I pay no attention whatever to anybody's praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings. Wolfgang Mozart.
10. Nobody sees a flower - really- like to have a friend, it takes time. Georgia O'Keefe
November 4, 2008
S.E.X HEALTH: Quick-4 minute Guide
GO TO SLEEP, CLOSE YOUR EYES....zZz
Why: Growth hormones kick into high gear when your peepers (eyes) are sleeping. Close them when people (like your teachers) don't mind seeing your eyelids. You'll be in a better mood with more shut-eye too.
What: Sleep makes your more alert. Your body just plain needs a recharge every day. Maybe that's why it gets darks so often...
When: You need your beauty sleep even if you are sitting for an exam tomorrow. It makes sense to say that because you are sitting for an exam tomorrow, you need your beauty sleep. The more hours you sleep before midnight, the better your body recharges.
Where: Bed and blanket is best. TV and music can be disturbing at night. Turn them off and let your brain create nighttime images.
EAT
YOU EAT IT; YOU NEED IT.
Why: Energy. Food in = movement and brain power out. It's a simple formula that every creature on the planet is designed to follow.
What: Get "grained." Kick your bad eating habits by replacing them with smarter choices: Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Milk, Meat & Beans.
When: Start right. Skipping breakfast is like running a race without your track shoes. Eat smaller portions more often, rather than eating larger meals less frequently.
Where: When you follow "What" you'll hit the fast food places less and rediscover the vegetable crisper in your and your friend's refrigerator. (Carrots are really good for your eyesight!)
How: No lessons needed here. Save starving for a day that won't come and just chew with your mouth closed!
EXERCISE
JUST MOVE IT
Why: Bodies were made to move. (If they weren't you probably couldn't make a clean get away from that loud neighbor dog.)
What: Swim, stretch, lift weights, skip, jog, walk, row, you name it.
When: Whenever, as long as "now" is part of it. Why wait?
Where: Wherever. Start a routine or join a team. Whatever gets your heart pumping and body moving is going to be good for your body, heart, soul, and mind. Even if you just increase your pace on things you do every day... or take the stairs instead of the elevator...
How: However you can. Start big or start small, just don't let yourself NOT start at all. Just move it.
September 25, 2008
Pessimist Vs Optimist
¨ are unhappy when they have no troubles to speak
¨ feel bad when they feel good, for fear they will feel worse when they feel better
¨ spend most of their life at complaint counters
¨ always turn out the lights to see how dark it is
¨ are always looking for cracks in the mirror of life
¨ stop sleeping in bed when they hear that more people die in bed than anywhere else
¨ cannot enjoy their health because they think they may be sick tomorrow
¨ not only expect the worst but make the worst of whatever happens
¨ don't see the doughnut, only the hole
¨ believe that the sun shines only to cast shadows
¨ forget their blessings and count their troubles
¨ know that hard work never hurts anyone but believe "why take a chance?"
Who is an optimist? It is well described by the following:
- Be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
- Talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
- Make all your friends feel there is something in them.
- Look at the sunny side of everything.
- Think only of the best, work only for the best, and expect only the best.
- Be as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
- Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
- Give everyone a smile.
- Spend so much time improving yourself that you have no time left to criticize others.
- Be too big for worry and too noble for anger.
From You can win by Shiv Khera, the first self-development book i own.
June 29, 2008
How To Become An Active Reader
Summary of how to become an active reader:
1. Skim ahead and jump back
2. Mark up the text-always have a pen and a notebook
- Highlight and underline keywords
- Circle unfamiliar words
- Make marginal notes
- Questions?
- Agree or disagree?
- Connections
- Evaluations
3. Make specific observations
Detail of how to become an active reader:
1. Skim ahead and jump back:
Skimming ahead enables you to see what’s coming up in your reading. Page through the text you’re about to read. Notice how the text is broken down, what the main topics are, and the order in which they are covered. Notice key words and ideas that are boldfaced, bulleted, boxed, or otherwise highlighted. Skimming through the text beforehand will prepare you for what you are about to read. It’s a lot like checking out the hills and curves in the course before a cross-country race. If you know what’s ahead, you know how to pace yourself, so you’re prepared to handle what’s to come. When you finish your reading, jump back. Review the summaries, headings, and highlighted information in the text. Notice both what the author highlighted and what you highlighted. By jumping back, you help solidify in your mind the ideas and information you just read. You’re reminded of how each idea fits into the whole, how ideas and information are connected. When you make connections between ideas, you’re much more likely to remember them.
2. Mark up the text
Marking up the text creates a direct physical link between you and the words you’re reading. It forces you to pay closer attention to the words you read and takes you to a higher level of comprehension.
- Highlight and underline:
When you highlight or underline key words and ideas, you are identifying the most important parts of the text. There’s an important skill at work here: You can’t highlight
or underline everything, so you have to distinguish between the facts and ideas that are most important (major ideas) and those facts and ideas that are helpful but not so important (minor or supporting ideas). Highlight only the major ideas, so you don’t end up with a text that’s completely highlighted.
- Circle unfamiliar words:
One of the most important habits to develop is that of circling and looking up unfamiliar words and phrases. If possible, don’t sit down to read without a dictionary by your side. It is not uncommon for the meaning of an entire sentence to hinge on the meaning of a single word or phrase, and if you don’t know what that word or phrase means, you won’t understand the sentence. Besides, this habit enables you to quickly and steadily expand your vocabulary, so you’ll be a more confident reader and speaker. If you don’t have a dictionary readily available, try to determine the meaning of the word as best you can from its context. Then, make sure you look up the word as soon as possible so you’re sure of its meaning.
- Make marginal notes:
Recording your questions and reactions in the margins turns you from a passive receiver of information into an active participant in a dialogue. You will get much more out of the ideas and information you read about if you create a “conversation”with the writer. Here are some examples of the kinds of reactions you might write down in the margin or in your notebook:
■ Questions often come up when you read. They
may be answered later in the text, but by that time,
you may have forgotten the question! And if your
question isn’t answered, you may want to discuss it
with someone: “Why does the writer describe the
new welfare policy as ‘unfair’?” or “Why does the
character react in this way?”
■ Agreements and disagreements with the author
are bound to arise if you’re actively reading.Write
them down: “That’s not necessarily true!” or “This
policy makes a lot of sense to me.”
■ Connections you note can be either between the
text and something that you read earlier or
between the text and your own experience.
For example, “I remember feeling the same way
when I . . .” or “This is similar to what happened
in China.”
■ Evaluations are your way of keeping the author
honest. If you think the author isn’t providing sufficient
support for what he or she is saying or that
there’s something wrong with that support, say so:
“He says the dropping of the bomb was inevitable,
but he doesn’t explain why” or “This is a very
selfish reason.”
3. Make observations
Good readers know that writers use many different strategies to express their ideas. Even if you know very little about those strategies, you can make useful observations about what you read to better understand and remember the author’s ideas. You can notice, for example, the author’s choice of words; the structure of the sentences and paragraphs; any repetition of words or ideas; important details about people, places, and things; and so on.
This step—making observations—is essential because your observations (what you notice) lead you to logical inferences about what you read. Inferences are conclusions based on reason, fact, or evidence. You are constantly making inferences based on your observations, even when you’re not reading. For example, if you notice that the sky is full of dark, heavy clouds, you might infer that it is going to rain; if you notice that your coworker has a stack of gardening books on her desk, you might infer that she likes gardening. If you misunderstand what you read, it is often because you haven’t looked closely enough at the text. As a result, you base your inferences on your own ideas and experiences, not on what’s actually written in the text. You end up forcing your own ideas on the author (rather than listening to what the author has to say) and then forming your own ideas about it. It’s critical, then, that you begin to really pay attention to what writers say and how they say it.
Edited from Reading Comprehension Success in 20 minutes.pdf
May 7, 2008
21 lessons
TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.
THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.
FIVE .. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye.
SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.
EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.
NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.
TEN ... In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.
TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.
THIRTEEN! ... When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'
FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
FIFTEEN. Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze.
SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
SEVENTEEN Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.
EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.
April 13, 2008
Just Friends Vs Best Friends
>A Best friend always stop by your side & asks how r u doing ??
>A Just Friend has never seen you cry.
>A Best friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.
>A Just Friend thinks the friendship is over, when you have an
argument.
>A Best friend knows that it's not a friendship, until after you've had
a fight.
>A Just Friend hates it when you call, after he has gone to bed.
>A Best friend asks you.... why you took so long to call.
>A Just Friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
>A Best friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.
>A Just Friend jealous about your romantic history.
>A Best friend wonders of your love story.....
>A Just Friend expects you to be always there for any help.
>A Best friend is always there, wherever you require any help.
>A Just Friend doesn't have time in his/her busy schedule,
>A Best friend always have time for you in his/her busy schedules....
>A Just Friend phones you whenever he/she has some work,
>A Best friend calls you often just to hear your voice.....
>A Just Friend doesnt have anything to talk to you on phone,
>A Best friend doesnt know...what all to finish...
Love is like waiting for a bus
When the bus come, you look at it and you said to yourself, "Eeee... so
full...can not sit down one". So you said to yourself, "I'll wait for the
next one." so you let the bus go and waited for the second bus. Then the
second bus came, you looked at it and you said, "eeee...this bus so
old...surely very uncomfortable one." So you let the bus go and decided to
wait for the next bus. After a while, another bus came. It's not crowded
and not old but you said, "eeee... no air-con one...and the weather is so
hot, better wait for the next one." so again you let the bus go and decided
to wait for the next bus.
Then the sky started to get dark as it is getting late. You panicked and
jump on to the next on coming bus. It is not until much later that you found
out that you had boarded onto the wrong bus! So you wasted your time and
money waiting for what you want! Even if an aircon bus came can you ensure
that the aircon bus won't break down or will the aircon be too cold for you?
So people...(mostly girls but guys too!) want to make sure that what you
want is not wrong. But it wouldn't hurt to give other people a chance,
right? If you found that the "bus" doesn't suit you just press the red
button and get off the bus! But wait...I am sure all of you have this
experience before. You saw a bus is coming (the bus you want of course) you
flagged it and the driver acted blur by pretending not seeing you and zoomed
pass you! The bottom line of being loved is like waiting for a bus and
whether you want to get on the bus and give the bus a chance depends totally
on you and walking alone is just like being out of love.
If you love someone set him/her free.
If he/she comes back to you, you know they're yours.
If they don't then it was never meant to be. Remember to always say what you
mean.
If you love someone, tell.
Don't be afraid to express yourself. Reach out and tell someone what they
mean to you.
Because when you decide that it is the right time, it might be too late.
Seize the day. Never have regrets. And most importantly, stay close to
your friends and family, for they have helped make you the person that you
are today.
Friendship is never an accident. It is always the result of high
intentions, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution.
It represents the wise choice of many alternatives. And remember.... Keep
smiling....coz... "Of All Things You Wear, Your Smile Is As love returns to
me, As I return to you, As love returns to us.
The only way to find LOVE isn't finding the perfect person, but by loving
the imperfect person perfectly. True LOVE doesn't have a happy ending, it
simply doesn't end.
April 10, 2008
50 Romantic things to do for your bf/gf
1. Watch the sunset together.
2. Whisper to each other.
3. Cook for each other.
4. Walk in the rain.
5. Hold hands
6. Buy gifts for each other.
7. Roses.
8. Find out their favorite cologne/perfume and wear it every time you're together.
9. Go for a long walk down the beach at midnight.
10. Write poetry for each other.
11. Hugs are the universal medicine.
12. Say I love you, only when you mean it and make sure they know you mean it.
13. Give random gifts of flowers/candy/poetry etc.
14. Tell her that she's the only girl you ever want. Don't lie!
15. Spend every second possible together. (not necessary)
16. Look into each other's eyes.
17. Very lightly push up her chin, look into her eyes, tell her you love her, and kiss her lightly.
18. When in public, only flirt with each other.
19. Put love notes in their pockets when they aren't looking.( i like it)
20. Buy her a ring.
21. Sing to each other.
22. Always hold her around her hips/sides.
23. Take her to dinner and do the dinner for two deal.
24. Spaghetti? (Ever see Lady and the Tramp?)
25. Hold her hand, stare into her eyes, kiss her hand and then put it over your heart.
26. Dance together.
27. I love the way a girl looks right after she's fallen asleep with her head in my lap.
28. Do cute things like write I love you in a note so that they have to look in a mirror to read it. (be creative)
29. Make excuses to call them every 5 minutes. (too needy)
30. Even if you are really busy doing something, go out of your way to call and say I love you.
31. Call from your vacation spot to tell them you were thinking about them.
32. Remember your dreams and tell her about them. (What's sweeter than that?)
34. Tell each other your most sacred secrets/fears.
35. Be Prince Charming to her parents.
36. Brush her hair out of her face for her.
37. Hang out with his/her friends.
38. Go to church/pray/worship together.
39. Take her to see a romantic movie and remember the parts she liked.
40. Learn from each other and don't make the same mistake twice.
41. Describe the joy you feel just to be with him/her.
42. Make sacrifices for each other.
43. Really love each other, or don't stay together.
44. Let there never be a second during any given day that you aren't thinking about them, and make sure they know it.
45. Love yourself before you love anyone else.
46. Learn to say sweet things in foreign languages.
47. Dedicate songs to them on the radio.
48. Fall asleep on the phone with each other.
49. Stand up for them when someone talks trash.
50. Never forget the kiss goodnight and always remember to say, "Sweet Dreams."
Not being an expert in this skill, but i personally found many points are true and applicable. Which point is the most attractive to you? You are welcome to add or edit anything you don't like.
April 7, 2008
Puppy Love
'Shiro!Shiro!' Mr. and Mrs. Nakamura were worried. Shiro! 'They called again and again. Mr and Mrs. Nakamura lived on a small island in Japan. They looked everywhere on the island,but they didn't find Shiro. The next day Mr.Nakamura heard a noise at the front door, and there was Shiro. Shiro was very wet, and he was shivering.
A few days later Shiro disappeared again. He disappeared in the morning, and he came back late at night. When he came back, he was wet and shivering. Shiro began to disappear often. He always disappeared in the morning and came back late at night. He was always wet when he came back.
Mr. Nakamura was curious. 'Where does Shiro go?' he wondered. 'Why is he wet when he comes back?' One moring Mr. Nakamura followed Shiro. Shiro walked to the beach. He ran into the water and began to swim. Mr. Nakamura jumped into his boat and followed his dog. Shiro swam for about two miles. Then he was tired, so he climbed onto a rock and rested. A few minutes later he jumped back into the water and continued swimming. Shiro swam for three hours. Then he arrived at an island. He walked onto the beach, shook the water off, and walked toward town. Mr. Nakamura followed him. Shiro walked to a house. A dog was waiting in front of the house. Shiro ran to the dog, and the two dogs began to play. the dog's name was Marilyn. Marilyn was Shiro's girlfriend. Marilyn lived on Zamami, another Japanese island. Shiro and the Nakamuras used to live on Zamami. Then, in the summer of 1986, they moved to Aka, a smaller island. Shiro missed Marilyn very much and wanted to be with her. But Shiro wanted to be with the Nakamuras, too. So, Shiro lived with the Nakamuras on island of Aka and swam to Zamami to visit Marilyn.
People were amazed when they heard about Shiro. The distance from Aka to Zamami is two and a half miles. The ocean between the islands is very rough. 'Nobody can swim from Aka to Zammami!' the people said. Shiro became famous. Many people went to Zamami because the wanted to see Shiro. During on Japanese holiday, 3,000 people visited Zamami. They waited on the beach for Shiro. 'Maybe Shiro will swim to Zamami today' they said. They all wanted to see Shiro, the dog who was in love.
Have you ever read this unbelievably ground-breaking touching love story before? Shiro is very brave and loyal to both his lover and owner, just like me. If one day you need me, and there are 100 steps between us, you can just take the first step and i will take the rest to get near you......... in which case the escalator is working ONLY.
Below i attached another eight stories in addition to Puppy Love, including my fave: Everybody's body, Don't feel pain, The coin, A strong little boy and so on . If you are interested, you might wanna download here. FREE FREE.
April 3, 2008
Cyber Space Friends
People Ask" How can you be friends with someone you have never met?"I tell them" You have never been online I bet!". It's something people offline will never understand. You open up your heart to friendship with your typing hands. It's a world full friendship at your finger tips, there is so much. Online, it only takes a heart to reach people with your touch. First you start out online, surfing all around. Next thing you know a great friend will be found. You will chat a lot and surf cyber space. Soon it will be your second home, a comforting special place. A Friend to share your dreams and your tears and to help each other wipe away life's fears. You will share life together and help each other along.You will make it thru bad weather because friends. No matter how far apart you go, your keyboards will keep you together and in your heart you will know you don't need a face to be a true friend...4ever...
First Thing In The Morning
Source: http://profiles.aim.com/jamo3776
First thing in the morning
as I begin my day,
I turn on my computer
to see what my emailfriends have to say.
They bring me such delight,
with notes and cards and such,
And I appreciate theirthoughtfulness
so very much!
Sometimes there's a concern,
a need for a quick prayer,
and encourages me to know
that they are always there.
I heard the birds early chirping
with happysongs in their hearts,
and just like my Friends
they give me a cheerful start.
I'm blessed each and every morning
to see their names in my mailing list,
and when one isnt there
they are truly missed.
Even though we are far apart
and exist in Cyber Space
I hope someday to meet them all,
smiling face to face.
So, I want to say " Good Morning"!
to each and everyone of you.
Have a Blessed and Happy Day,
and "thanks" for making mine too!
April 1, 2008
7 Wonders of the World
Source: Unknown
A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present Seven Wonders of the World. Though there was some disagreement, the following got the most votes:
1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. Taj Mahal
3. Grand Canyon
4. Panama Canal
5. Empire State Building
6. St. Peter's Basilica
7. China's Great Wall
Let me open a pair of braskets (Don't Forget to Vote for Angkor Wat). I am proud to be KHMER. I'm %100 sure we all are.
While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one quiet student hadn't turned in her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many." The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help. " The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the Seven Wonders of the World are:
1. to touch (I like touching, hugging and kissing. It's just a wonderful feeling. I'm very sorry that Khmer don't hug and kiss that often, i see Americans hug and kiss each other on a daily basis. Sometime i got one from them too. haha. Touch ur face now, just touch it. Don't slap it ok? And don't even think about kissing yourself in a mirror. Imao)
2. to taste (trust me, tasting is not enough for me, I love eating. If i have to choose between seeing a gf and a big meal, i will definitely choose the big meal. Oh oh i am too fast, i will bring her to the big meal with me, that's better)
3. to see (this point is fantastic. Have you ever imagined yourself being blind? If you just try to close your eyes for 10mn and walk around, you will know how miserale life is to live through darkness and imagination without the sight. I have Chinese eyes, but they work effectively. My favorite color is sky blue. lolz)
4. to hear (the wind is blowing you hear the sound, of the leaves falling down from the tree, of the rain drops, of the whisper from your mum, of children crying, of a nice song blah blah blah. I love my ipod by the way. haha)
She hesitated a little, and then added
5. to feel (Is it gay if i like talking about feeling and emotion? Ask yourself how you are feeling now? good, bad or neutral. How do u feel when somebody tells you that he or she have been missing and thinking about you. Happy right? And i feel happy when you are commenting my blog :-)
6. to laugh (Like it or not, laughter is one of the best medicines. It reduces tension and stress. LOL stands for Laugh Out Loud. So don't just laugh quietly. A person who laughs live longer than a person who frowns. One day i went to the sea in KS. Right after i took a shower, i found out that somebody stole my towel. oh lord. What could i do? Would i lock myself in the room forever or wait till mid-night to get out? haha If you are not laughing now, tickle yourself. Don't worry, i had my short pants on te. What's on your mind?)
7. and to love (I would define LOVE as the greatest gift a person can give, get and share as well. You don't have to look for love. It's within yourself already. The more you give, the more you will get. Love me and i will automatically love you back my friend)
The room was so full of silence you could have heard a pin drop. Those things we overlook as simple and "ordinary" are truly wondrous.
February 26, 2008
Mind Power
A touching love story
Words to live by
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives,
Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you,
Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous,
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, may be forgotten tomorrow,
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may not be enough,
Give your best anyway.