VERY INSPIRING...THANKS BRO FOR SHARING :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA&feature=youtube_gdata

A list for the right love...according to "them"

Dating Trait #1: He listens to you

The best way to know if Mr. Next is interested in (and worthyof) being a candidate for Mr. Right? He listens to you. You'll know he's listening when he shows genuine concern, consistently remembers things you've told him (your birthday, favorite food, best friend's name, etc.), and offers emotional support in honest and thoughtful ways.

Dating Trait #2: He connects with you easily

We've all been in those relationships that take W-O-R-K (and suck the life force out of us in the process). When a relationship works on its own, it feels effortless, easy, and fluid. You don't have to force anything, forgive anyone, or turn a blind eye to red flags or gut-twisters. Instead, you communicate and collaborate with comfort, compatibility, and undeniable chemistry. If and when you experience this kind of interaction, you are on to something really special.

Dating Trait #3: He wants the real you

So often, women feel the need to sacrifice some part of themselves to make a relationship work. In the right relationship, there's no need. You don't have to hide, tone down, or apologize for any aspect of you or your fabulous life. With the right partner, you're not only able to be yourself, but you're better able to be the best version of your most authentic self -- no compromises needed.

Dating Trait #4: He's trustworthy

A relationship without trust is doomed from the start. But a relationship with abundant trust? A fabulous foundation for real and lasting love! Built over time, trust is based on the simple belief system that your partner has your best interests at heart and will never intentionally hurt you (and vice versa). If and when you discover that Mr. Next is 100 percent trustworthy, you'll have no trouble giving your heart to him. In return, he'll most likely give you his heart and pave the way for a lasting, loving relationship to unfold.

Dating Trait #5: He enriches your life

In the wrong relationship, your partner tears you to emotional shreds, brings you down, and in general drains your energy. In the right relationship, he enriches your life, inspires you to be your best self, and brings a sense of peace and possibility to you. You'll know Mr. Next is enriching your life if and when he encourages and supports you professionally, personally, and spiritually. And when he does, he may just be Mr. Right!

Does your Mr. Next possess all five qualities? If so, congratulations! You have done your homework, chosen wisely, and are now well positioned for relationship success.

If not, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get back into the dating pool with a clearer understanding of who you want to date. Remember, finding your life partner isn't always easy, but by being clear, honoring yourself, and acting accordingly, you'll cut down on wasted time with Mr. Wrong and Mr. Next, and ultimately make room for Mr. Right.

Courtesy of Candy Thompson

In case you didn't know: Women are Angels. And when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly...on a broomstick! After all, we ARE flexible...

 haha- I love that!

Amen Sister!

“The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.”

Maureen Dowd

Ahhh daydreaming of Missouri summers....

Esta verdad? Si.

"Love is the triumph of imagination over intelligence." - H.L. Mencken

Yes sir, we have goat cheese, feta, and human cheese

Listen, I'm a cheese fanatic and I would be inclined to try a variety of exotic or bizarre cheeses available. BUT, I will draw the line at cheese made from human breast milk. No, Chef Daniel Angerer,  I will not eat your wife's breast milk cheese! It will never happen.

I wonder which wine they will suggest to compliment this one.

Check out the story happening right here in NYC.

http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2010/03/klees_daniel_angerer_invites_y.html?e=grubstreet--20100302

Gotta love it...

Where do you think is the best place to live?

France? As an American, I'm supposed to be opposed to this. But it's definitely interesting. I watched Julia and Julia last night which was based in Paris, coincidentally. I guess I'll just have to go there and see for myself, eh?

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/02/11/france.quality.life/index.html?hpt=T2

Calvados Village in Auge, France 

My thoughts exactly.

"I think every day should be a day of romance. Then, on Valentine's Day, you should get to tell whoever you hate that you cannot stand them. There would be one day of hating, and 364 days of love."
– Valentine's Day star Ashton Kutcher, on how he'd rework the holiday, to Parademagazine

Custom made girlfriend

Guys, the wait is over. Meet Roxxxy, the programmable lady friend!  I am truly in awe of this new masterpiece set to hit the shelves for a cool 7G's in a couple months. But, with all those lovely features...could they not do any better than that on her face? (Ohhh, that's bad). 

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/02/01/sex.robot/index.html?hpt=Sbin

Read and ye shall know

Im going to get a little religious on you today and I have no qualms about it.

These thoughts occurred to me this morning on my daily walk to the train while listening to really great Christian music my bestie HGT suggested I download. (I know, you never knew I listened to that right?!) Here it is: You should believe in some kind of higher power and this is why…

Well, why not? There are hundreds of religions in the world. I think they’re all beautiful (unless your god tells you to blow things up). They’re all very beautiful because life is so much more meaningful to the religious. Every aspect of your life is affected by it. Think about it. I go to sleep at night and have a nightly talk/prayer with God, I walk to the train and cant stop thinking about how lucky I am to simply have the ability to mobilize myself by putting one foot in front of another, and (although I’ve done some pretty immoral things in my life) knowing that God is looking down and there is Judgement Day ahead, I don’t accept many of the immoral propositions that are presented to me (however tempting they may be). 

Just please believe in something. Atheism cheapens everything about life. If there is nothing but nothingness when we pass, doesn’t that mean that our lives are essentially nothing? What keeps you going everyday? The idea of atheism is also a display of extreme arrogance. Are you saying that 98.5% of the world’s population is wrong for believing in God (of some differentiae) and have been for thousands of years? I feel sorry for those that accept that science brought us here and when it’s over…well…its eternally over. And since you don’t believe in your soul…he or she is done too.

My final point is that no one on this Earth can give you physical proof of how we were created and what happens when we die. That's why they call it "faith". I don't have faith in the fact that 2+2=4 because I have proof that it's true.  But why not live a meaningful, good life? I don’t doubt or deny the existence of God. Wouldn’t you just hate if you did and we’re wrong? Forever is a really long time. J

"Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life." (John 6:47 NKJV)

Oh how I miss that fine, fine sunshine

A little Missouri for YOU

I received this list from my beloved, adorable country bumpkin grandma who resides back in my homeland...The good ole' Bootheel of MO:

THE RULES OF RURAL MISSOURI ARE AS FOLLOWS

 Listen up City Slickers !

1- They are cattle. They're live steaks. That's why they
smell funny to you. But they smell like money to us. Get
over it.. Don't like it? Rt. 70 goes east and west, I-35
goes north and south. Pick one.

2- So you have a $60,000 car? We're impressed. We have $150,000 combines and hay balers that are driven only 3 weeks a year.

3- So every person in Missouri waves. It's called being friendly. Try to understand the concept.

4-If that cell phone rings while an 8-point buck and 3 do's are coming in, we WILL shoot it out of your hand. You better hope you don't have it up to your ear at the time.

5- Yeah, we eat biscuits & gravy, beans & cornbread. You really want sushi & caviar? It's available at the corner bait shop.

6- We open doors for women. That is applied to all women regardless of age.

7- No, there's no 'vegetarian special' on the menu. Order steak. Or you can order the Chef's Salad and pick off the 2 pounds of ham & turkey.

8- You bring 'coke' into my house, it better be brown, wet and served over ice.

9- You bring 'Mary Jane' into my house, she better be cute, know how to shoot, drive a truck, and have long hair.

10- Colleges? We have them all over. We have State Universities, Private Universities , Community Colleges, and Vo-techs. They come outta there with an education plus a love for God and country, and they still wave at everybody when they come for the holidays.

11- 2 inches of ice isn't a blizzard - it's a vacation.. Drive like you got some sense in it, and DON'T take all our bread, milk, and bleach from the grocery stores. This ain't Alaska , worst case you may have to live a whole day without croissants. The pickups with snow blades will have you out the next day.

FEELING DOWN? DRESS UP.

This week, I've felt really blah. I wasn't feeling very well and everyday I woke up, Id throw on whatever clothes were most convenient to wear and scuffle out the door without a trace of makeup and my hair messily pulled back in a pony.

Once I got to work, I was having a hard time finding the motivation to be productive. I was self-wallowing as I thought, "Im sick and I cannot stand being here right now."
Little did I know, it was all about my attitude.

Being the fourth day of feeling like dog doo, I was so over it this morning. I woke up at the exact time my alarm told me to, showered, made my hair look like I care, dolled up my eyes and lips, and put on a power outfit. I actually walked through the work doors with a smile on my face. I know that today will be a much better day than yesterday and the days before. Yes, I'm still under the weather, but its much more tolerable when I feel better about myself. When you're feeling down, you have to dress up!

In other words, feeling frumpy makes you act frumpy!