This is where I worked on June 23 ... wish you were me for a day???
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Monday, June 27, 2005
Challenges
Today is the beginning of another challenging week. Everything is a challenge. Getting through the day, keeping your sanity, accomplishing goals, everything. Being happy, doing the right thing, standing up for what you believe in, having faith, making a salient point, everything.
I love a challenge but sometimes I wish things could be easy. It's almost like everything is a struggle, a fight to get it done. Sometimes, you have to take drastic measures. Sometimes you have to make a great sacrifice. The reward after the fight is always sweet, especially when you know you worked damn hard to get it.
Have a great week everyone.
I love a challenge but sometimes I wish things could be easy. It's almost like everything is a struggle, a fight to get it done. Sometimes, you have to take drastic measures. Sometimes you have to make a great sacrifice. The reward after the fight is always sweet, especially when you know you worked damn hard to get it.
Have a great week everyone.
Monday, June 20, 2005
Ok ... Last One ... And This Is For Peter M Too!
In Honour of May 14 Babies, this is what our birthdate means. I agree with everything except the last line... and no more stealing from blogs ... NOT!!
| Your Birthdate: May 14 |
| With a birthday on the 14th of the month (5 energy) you are inclined to work well with people and enjoy them. You are talented and versatile, very good at presenting ideas, and you are also very good at organization and systematizing. You may have a tendency to get itchy feet at times and need change and travel. You tend to be very progressive, imaginative and adaptable. Your mind is quick, clever and analytical. A restlessness in your nature may make you a bit impatient and easily bored with routine, and rebel against it. You have a tendency to shirk responsibility. |
Uh Huh ......
Your #1 Love Type: ISFJ |
| The Nurturer In love, you are quietly intense, devoted, and tend too hold on too long. For you, sex is a way to get closer - and a way to take care of your partner. Overall, you are altruistic and eager to please your sweetie. However, you tend to also be non-confrontational and secretly frustrated with relationship issues. Best matches: ESTP or ESFP |
Your #2 Love Type: INFJ |
| The Protector In love, you strive to have the perfect relationship. For you, sex is nearly a spiritual experience, a bonding of souls. Overall, you have high expectations for any relationship you're in. However, you tend to hold back a part of yourself. Best matches: ENTP and ENFP |
Your #3 Love Type: ISFP |
| The Artist In love, you feel deeply and experience intense emotions. For you, sex is serious. It's how you best express your feelings. Overall, you are laid back, warm, and a good listener. However, you tend to seem lazy and disinterested sometimes. Best matches: ESFJ and ENFJ |
Insomnia ...
It's 3:26 a.m. and I've been up since 11:45 p.m.
The sleep just won't come. I'm somewhat used to this but gosh ... I wish I could get some sleep already. This will make for a miserable day at work later ... Ugh! The last thing I need is a sleepless night to make my day at work more unbearable than it already is sometimes.
Let me be more positive - Despite my lack of sleep tonight, I will have a wonderful, productive day at my place of employment!!! Really psyching myself up here aren't I???
The sleep just won't come. I'm somewhat used to this but gosh ... I wish I could get some sleep already. This will make for a miserable day at work later ... Ugh! The last thing I need is a sleepless night to make my day at work more unbearable than it already is sometimes.
Let me be more positive - Despite my lack of sleep tonight, I will have a wonderful, productive day at my place of employment!!! Really psyching myself up here aren't I???
Sunday, June 19, 2005
A Few Words of Wisdom
I got this email a few weeks ago, found it to be so true and relevant that I decided to share it with you. Enjoy!
If Man was created in God's image, and if all men are created equal, why do people treat each other so badly? Each person who enters our life has a unique lesson to teach us. And it is only through these lessons that we learn about life, people, relationships and GOD.
When someone lies to you it teaches you that things are not always as they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look beyond the masks people wear if you want to know their heart. And remove your own masks to let people know yours.
When someone steals from you it teaches you that nothing is forever. Always appreciate that you have, for you never know when you might lose it. And never, ever take your friends and family for granted because today is the only guarantee you have.
When someone inflicts an injury upon you it teaches you that the human state is a fragile one. Protect and take care of your body as best you can, it's the only thing you are sure to have forever.
When someone mocks you it teaches you that no two people are alike. When you encounter people who are different from you, don't judge them by how they look or act; instead base your opinion on the contents of their heart.
When someone breaks your heart it teaches you that loving someone does not always mean that person will love you back. But don't turn your back on love because when you find the right person, the joy that one person brings will make up for all the past hurts put together.
Times ten.
When someone holds a grudge against you it teaches you that everyone makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who have hurt us is the most difficult and courageous thing Man can do.
When a loved one is unfaithful to you it teaches you that resisting temptation is Man's greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your resistance against all temptation. By doing so you will be rewarded with an enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary pleasure by which you were tempted.
When someone cheats you, it teaches you that greed is the root of all evil. Aspire to make your dreams come true, no matter how lofty they may be. Do not feel guilty about your success, but never let an obsession with achieving your goals lead you to engage in malevolent activities.
When someone ridicules you it teaches you that nobody is perfect. Accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Do not ever reject someone for imperfections over which they have no control.
Man's capacity to love is the greatest gift he has. At the root of all kindness is love, and each act of love also teaches us a lesson. When someone loves us it teaches us that love, kindness, charity, honesty, humility, forgiveness and acceptance can counteract all the evil in the world.
For every good deed, there is one less evil deed. Man alone has the power to control the balance between good and evil, but because the lessons of love are not taught often enough, the power is too often abused.
When you enter someone's life, whether by plan, chance or coincidence, consider what your lesson will be. Will you teach love or a harsh lesson of reality? When you die will your life have resulted in more loving or hurting? More comfort or pain? More joy or sadness? Each one of us has power over the balance of love in the world. Use it wisely. Don't miss an opportunity to nudge the world's scale in the right direction. For each person who receives this, there will be a little less evil in the world and a little more LOVE.
If Man was created in God's image, and if all men are created equal, why do people treat each other so badly? Each person who enters our life has a unique lesson to teach us. And it is only through these lessons that we learn about life, people, relationships and GOD.
When someone lies to you it teaches you that things are not always as they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look beyond the masks people wear if you want to know their heart. And remove your own masks to let people know yours.
When someone steals from you it teaches you that nothing is forever. Always appreciate that you have, for you never know when you might lose it. And never, ever take your friends and family for granted because today is the only guarantee you have.
When someone inflicts an injury upon you it teaches you that the human state is a fragile one. Protect and take care of your body as best you can, it's the only thing you are sure to have forever.
When someone mocks you it teaches you that no two people are alike. When you encounter people who are different from you, don't judge them by how they look or act; instead base your opinion on the contents of their heart.
When someone breaks your heart it teaches you that loving someone does not always mean that person will love you back. But don't turn your back on love because when you find the right person, the joy that one person brings will make up for all the past hurts put together.
Times ten.
When someone holds a grudge against you it teaches you that everyone makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who have hurt us is the most difficult and courageous thing Man can do.
When a loved one is unfaithful to you it teaches you that resisting temptation is Man's greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your resistance against all temptation. By doing so you will be rewarded with an enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary pleasure by which you were tempted.
When someone cheats you, it teaches you that greed is the root of all evil. Aspire to make your dreams come true, no matter how lofty they may be. Do not feel guilty about your success, but never let an obsession with achieving your goals lead you to engage in malevolent activities.
When someone ridicules you it teaches you that nobody is perfect. Accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Do not ever reject someone for imperfections over which they have no control.
Man's capacity to love is the greatest gift he has. At the root of all kindness is love, and each act of love also teaches us a lesson. When someone loves us it teaches us that love, kindness, charity, honesty, humility, forgiveness and acceptance can counteract all the evil in the world.
For every good deed, there is one less evil deed. Man alone has the power to control the balance between good and evil, but because the lessons of love are not taught often enough, the power is too often abused.
When you enter someone's life, whether by plan, chance or coincidence, consider what your lesson will be. Will you teach love or a harsh lesson of reality? When you die will your life have resulted in more loving or hurting? More comfort or pain? More joy or sadness? Each one of us has power over the balance of love in the world. Use it wisely. Don't miss an opportunity to nudge the world's scale in the right direction. For each person who receives this, there will be a little less evil in the world and a little more LOVE.
Hypocrisy
Hypocrites annoy the hell out of me. I understand it is necessary to play the hypocrite sometimes but I am not in support of it especially on a whim or as a habit. My colleagues at work hear me say it all the time that I don't think I could be a really big manager in a company I do not own, simply because of the level of hypocrisy, politics and bureacracy that exists. The pretences, the lies, I'm just not cut out for that sort of thing.
Maybe I'm just being a bitch, or being naive or just plain dumbass. However, I find it very hard to pretend. If I don't like you, I try my best to avoid you. If I can't avoid you then I maintain a civil relationship. I will come across cold in these situations but it would only be directed to that one individual. Does this make me a bad person? I would feel much better to know that a person said "I'm not that into you" than to smile with me, act as though we're friends and getting along, only to slaughter me behind my back in one way or another. I hate that and I don't appreciate people pretending to like me when deep down they really don't.
Did I say hypocrites annoy the hell out of me? What I really meant to say is that I strongly dislike hypocrites. I know there are something that will always be around - double standards, hypocrisy, bureacracy and corruption. They exist and I detest them all!!!
Maybe I'm just being a bitch, or being naive or just plain dumbass. However, I find it very hard to pretend. If I don't like you, I try my best to avoid you. If I can't avoid you then I maintain a civil relationship. I will come across cold in these situations but it would only be directed to that one individual. Does this make me a bad person? I would feel much better to know that a person said "I'm not that into you" than to smile with me, act as though we're friends and getting along, only to slaughter me behind my back in one way or another. I hate that and I don't appreciate people pretending to like me when deep down they really don't.
Did I say hypocrites annoy the hell out of me? What I really meant to say is that I strongly dislike hypocrites. I know there are something that will always be around - double standards, hypocrisy, bureacracy and corruption. They exist and I detest them all!!!
Thursday, June 16, 2005
What is Faith?
I found several definitions of the word but the below in Webster's New World Dictionary, Second College Edition, explains it best
Faith: unquestioning belief that does not require proof or evidence
When we say we have faith what does it really mean? There are different dimensions of faith, I think. I also believe that there is a very thin line between faith and stupidity. There is nothing wrong in believing in something. Absolutely nothing. But, what is the very thing you believe in will be the cause of your downfall, be to your detriment? When you have faith in someone, that is almost a 360 degree turn. You believe in someone, you have faith in them, you expect them to be there for you, support you, stand by you. Is this level of faith expected to be reciprocated? What if it isn't? Would you think that the friendship/relationship is not worth fighting for or staying in?
Knowing that someone believes in you, is willing to put their trust in you, have confidence in whatever it is you will do and feels assured that you will do all you can in any situation is a wonderful feeling. But, what does it mean to you?
This may all sound like mumbo jumbo right now ... I feel like my thoughts are not flowing properly but the basic premise of this post is FAITH. How differently would you look at a person or the world if you couldn't have faith in something or someone? How differently would you feel if no one had or could have faith in you?
Faith: unquestioning belief that does not require proof or evidence
When we say we have faith what does it really mean? There are different dimensions of faith, I think. I also believe that there is a very thin line between faith and stupidity. There is nothing wrong in believing in something. Absolutely nothing. But, what is the very thing you believe in will be the cause of your downfall, be to your detriment? When you have faith in someone, that is almost a 360 degree turn. You believe in someone, you have faith in them, you expect them to be there for you, support you, stand by you. Is this level of faith expected to be reciprocated? What if it isn't? Would you think that the friendship/relationship is not worth fighting for or staying in?
Knowing that someone believes in you, is willing to put their trust in you, have confidence in whatever it is you will do and feels assured that you will do all you can in any situation is a wonderful feeling. But, what does it mean to you?
This may all sound like mumbo jumbo right now ... I feel like my thoughts are not flowing properly but the basic premise of this post is FAITH. How differently would you look at a person or the world if you couldn't have faith in something or someone? How differently would you feel if no one had or could have faith in you?
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Wow ... After All That
You cannot believe the relief I felt when I logged into my blog this morning and saw that all my posts, my work, my writings were restored by Blogger. It was almost a surreal feeling and I'm happy. The only drawback is that my original blog address http://cooldestiny.blogspot.com is now a dead end (tears, tears) ...
So, what I have done is called my blog http://cooldestinypt1.blogspot.com. My rejuvenated blog, My Secret Garden is now at http://cooldestiny2005.blogspot.com.
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I hope I will not lose my readers as a result of this change and will try my utmost not to delete my blog ever again.
So, what I have done is called my blog http://cooldestinypt1.blogspot.com. My rejuvenated blog, My Secret Garden is now at http://cooldestiny2005.blogspot.com.
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I hope I will not lose my readers as a result of this change and will try my utmost not to delete my blog ever again.
Friday, June 03, 2005
More Stress Relief :-)
Well, it looks like my stress energy was sent out to my friends cause I'm just getting emails to make me laugh! Enjoy this one!!
Listen to a Jamaican praying fervently in his native tongue...
When mi get mad at di work place, mi sey dis prayer...Jamaican style!!!
Psalm 23
The Lord ah mi one boss, and mi nuh fi want nutt'n.
Ah Him ah prevent mi from tell off people everyday.
Ah Him ah gimme peace, when so-so madness a gwan roun' mi.
Ah Him ah remine mi fi pray and fi do everyting widout complain, murmur
or kiss mi teet.
Ah Him ah remine mi dat ah Him, noh mi job, ah mi source, although
lickle more pay woulda nice.
Ah Him ah 'top mi from mad a daytime, an' ah guide mi decision dem so mi
can honor Him inna hev'ryting.
Ah Him ah prevent mi from shoot up di whole place, an' tun' all mi
supervisor dem inna some duppy, so mi no haffi go ah prison an' live
'mongst ah bag ah battyman or get heng.
Even though mi get one whole heap of e-mail, fool-fool deadline fi work
wid, have some co-worker dem whey a chat mi behine mi back, some big
heediat fi supervisor, an' ah howl body dat kyaan' mek it a morning
time, mi nah give up because Him deh wid mi!
Him presence, Him peace, an' Him power ah go si mi through.
Ah Him ah raise mi up, even when di heediat dem nah promote mi hard
working self, though mi have three set a degree an' diploma.
Ah Him claim mi as fi Him own, even when di company ah threaten fi fiah
mi an' me ah threaten fi light wan fiah an' bun di whole place ah grung.
Fi Him faithfulness an' love betta dan any bonus check, but yu si mi, a
check woulda help out some time.
Fi Him retirement plan betta dan every pension plan outta road, but mek
anybady try rob this place yah an yuh see wha 'appen out yah tiday:
Suhmaddy bettah run to hell!
When unnu done talk; Ah Him mi ah go wuk fah fi wan long time.
So Tank Yuh Lord
Amen!
Listen to a Jamaican praying fervently in his native tongue...
When mi get mad at di work place, mi sey dis prayer...Jamaican style!!!
Psalm 23
The Lord ah mi one boss, and mi nuh fi want nutt'n.
Ah Him ah prevent mi from tell off people everyday.
Ah Him ah gimme peace, when so-so madness a gwan roun' mi.
Ah Him ah remine mi fi pray and fi do everyting widout complain, murmur
or kiss mi teet.
Ah Him ah remine mi dat ah Him, noh mi job, ah mi source, although
lickle more pay woulda nice.
Ah Him ah 'top mi from mad a daytime, an' ah guide mi decision dem so mi
can honor Him inna hev'ryting.
Ah Him ah prevent mi from shoot up di whole place, an' tun' all mi
supervisor dem inna some duppy, so mi no haffi go ah prison an' live
'mongst ah bag ah battyman or get heng.
Even though mi get one whole heap of e-mail, fool-fool deadline fi work
wid, have some co-worker dem whey a chat mi behine mi back, some big
heediat fi supervisor, an' ah howl body dat kyaan' mek it a morning
time, mi nah give up because Him deh wid mi!
Him presence, Him peace, an' Him power ah go si mi through.
Ah Him ah raise mi up, even when di heediat dem nah promote mi hard
working self, though mi have three set a degree an' diploma.
Ah Him claim mi as fi Him own, even when di company ah threaten fi fiah
mi an' me ah threaten fi light wan fiah an' bun di whole place ah grung.
Fi Him faithfulness an' love betta dan any bonus check, but yu si mi, a
check woulda help out some time.
Fi Him retirement plan betta dan every pension plan outta road, but mek
anybady try rob this place yah an yuh see wha 'appen out yah tiday:
Suhmaddy bettah run to hell!
When unnu done talk; Ah Him mi ah go wuk fah fi wan long time.
So Tank Yuh Lord
Amen!
Stress!
This week has been by far one of my most stressful weeks on the job. As a result of the commerce minister's brilliant idea of a levy to overseas telecoms carriers, it caused a virtual shut down of communication for some of our customers since Tuesday. Thankfully it has now been resolved but my ears and mouth are tired from listening to customers cuss mi off and me explaining the reason and offering temporary solutions. I'm glad today's Friday and can't wait to begin the weekend!!!
I got the below email just now and found it appropriate: Enjoy.
*Stress Free in 10 minutes . . .*
*1. Do Nothing*
At least once during the day, take 5 - 10 minutes to sit quietly and do
nothing. Focus on the sounds around you, your emotions and any tension in
your neck, shoulders, arms, chest, etc.
*2. Laugh Out Loud*
Keep something handy that makes you laugh. It could be a collection of your
favorite comic strips, or a funny eMail from, say, your child or a friend.
You could even take a few moments to think watching your favorite comedy
serial. Turn to this every so often during your day.
*3. Tune In*
When you face a daunting task, play soothing music - be it classical,
country or jazz. At work you can use the CD drive on your computer to keep
the music at the ready.
*4. Think Happy*
Focus on someone or something you care deeply about for anywhere from 15
seconds to 5 minutes. Or picture a scene from a peaceful vacation. A phrase
that makes you feel positive about yourself and the world can also work.
*5. Hit The Road*
Get up from your desk, the couch - wherever you may be - and take a 10
minute walk.
*6. Breathe Easy*
For 5 minutes, slow your breathing down to about 6 deep-belly breaths a
minute. In other words, inhale for about 5 seconds, exhale for about 5.
*7. Rise Relaxed*
Right before bed, and after the alarm goes off in the morning, take 5
minutes to relax your entire body. Start by tensing your toes; consciously
relax them. Move on to the muscles in your feet, and then your calves, upper
legs, move upwards until you end by scrunching up and then relaxing the
muscles in your face . . .
I got the below email just now and found it appropriate: Enjoy.
*Stress Free in 10 minutes . . .*
*1. Do Nothing*
At least once during the day, take 5 - 10 minutes to sit quietly and do
nothing. Focus on the sounds around you, your emotions and any tension in
your neck, shoulders, arms, chest, etc.
*2. Laugh Out Loud*
Keep something handy that makes you laugh. It could be a collection of your
favorite comic strips, or a funny eMail from, say, your child or a friend.
You could even take a few moments to think watching your favorite comedy
serial. Turn to this every so often during your day.
*3. Tune In*
When you face a daunting task, play soothing music - be it classical,
country or jazz. At work you can use the CD drive on your computer to keep
the music at the ready.
*4. Think Happy*
Focus on someone or something you care deeply about for anywhere from 15
seconds to 5 minutes. Or picture a scene from a peaceful vacation. A phrase
that makes you feel positive about yourself and the world can also work.
*5. Hit The Road*
Get up from your desk, the couch - wherever you may be - and take a 10
minute walk.
*6. Breathe Easy*
For 5 minutes, slow your breathing down to about 6 deep-belly breaths a
minute. In other words, inhale for about 5 seconds, exhale for about 5.
*7. Rise Relaxed*
Right before bed, and after the alarm goes off in the morning, take 5
minutes to relax your entire body. Start by tensing your toes; consciously
relax them. Move on to the muscles in your feet, and then your calves, upper
legs, move upwards until you end by scrunching up and then relaxing the
muscles in your face . . .
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
What's Normal Anyway?
You Are 65% Normal (Really Normal) |
 Otherwise known as the normal amount of normal You're like most people most of the time But you've got those quirks that make you endearing You're unique, yes... but not frighteningly so! |
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