Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~Oprah Winfrey While many are preparing their New Year resolutions, I don't. I wonder why people wait until January 1st to 'change'. Just like Oprah's quote, while I like it....why wait until the new year to "get it right"? We're given a fresh start every morning we wake up! An optimist stays up until … [Read more...] about New Year
Archives for 2009
Peaceful Life
The only way to bring peace to the earth is to learn to make your own life peaceful. -Buddha … [Read more...] about Peaceful Life
Two things in life
“There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.” ~Logan Pearsall Smith … [Read more...] about Two things in life
Living lives backwards
“Often people attempt to live their lives backwards: they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you love to do, in order to have what you want.” – Margaret Young … [Read more...] about Living lives backwards
Instant gratification?
Are we in an instant gratification society now? According to UrbanDictionary.com it means 1)immediate satisfaction; the quick attainability of happiness or of contentness. Yep, that sounds about right! Food is now instant, you can take something from box to microwave and have a "meal" in matter of a minute rather than cook from scratch. We have instant coffee, instant … [Read more...] about Instant gratification?
Caroling
Today, Dec 20, is "Go Caroling Day" I had never really given it much thought, but here in S. Florida I've never (in 24 yrs) seen anyone going door to door Caroling. Anyone know why? Do any of you go caroling? (post comment below if you have any thoughts) … [Read more...] about Caroling
Doing what you can
"It is surprising what a man can do when he has to, and how little most men will do when they don't have to." -Walter Linn Do you do what you have to and what you want or need to so that you can have the life, success, happiness you want and be prepared for the future? or, do you lay around because nothing is pressing at the moment, so you think you can just slide … [Read more...] about Doing what you can
Laughter is an instant vacation
Right now so many people are stressed and getting all worked up over the holidays. I thought it was a time to enjoy, relax, and be grateful.... Add some joy to your day as well as a boost to your health by taking a few minutes to watch this 3 minute movie, "Laughter Is An Instant Vacation." The movie is a compilation of humorous quotes and photography that will bring a … [Read more...] about Laughter is an instant vacation
Gamestop ~ excellent customer service!
Wow, in under 20 minutes from my last post I've had two excellent customer service encounters! First one...lets just say I will not be buying games from Target ever again! All games will be purchased at GameStop #1667 Boulevard Square 10900 PINES BLVD Pembroke Pines FL, 33026 (954) 392-3838 Because, last night after my ordeal with lousy Target service, I called … [Read more...] about Gamestop ~ excellent customer service!
Lousy Customer Service thoughts
Yes, I know it's the holiday season...it happens every year like clockwork. Christmas, then a few weeks later my daughter's birthday. Knowing that stores don't often restock items in time to wait to buy her birthday gifts I get them at same time as Christmas. So, if something I order online isn't in stock right then it's not a problem (or shouldn't be a problem) since odds … [Read more...] about Lousy Customer Service thoughts