Friday, October 16, 2009

The Alphabet of Happiness

photo taken from greeneccc.com

Recently, I have come across this wonderful website which gives a lot of inspirational information and I found one which struck me the most. A lot of people have been seeking it for so long and so have I but this answered all the questions in my head and made me realize the true meaning of happiness and how one can find it. Enjoy.

A--Accept
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.

B--Break Away
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.

C--Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.

D--Decide
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.

E--Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about yourself.

F--Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.

G--Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.

H--Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.

I--Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.

J--Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.

K--Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.

L--Love
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.

M--Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in life.

N--Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.

O--Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.

P--Play
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.

Q--Question
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.

R--Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.

S--Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.

T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.

U--Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.

V--Value
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.

W--Work
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.

X--X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the goodness and beauty within.

Y--Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.

Z--Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.






Thursday, October 15, 2009

Glee

photo taken from photomediadownloads.com

photo taken from fanpop.com

Recently, I have been watching the TV Series - Glee. I so love this series that I have finished watching all six episodes in two days. At first I thought it was boring but it wasn't at all! It was so fun, exciting, intriguing and very entertaining at the same time!

Donut Day!


photos taken from lazysusan.biz

My boss has just arrived from Manila and he brought uber delicious Go Nuts Donuts! Mine was yummy and cute at the same time for I had a gingerbread man donut! It really made my day!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Hot Air Balloons

photo taken from public-domain-photos.com

I just love hot air balloons! I love how they look when they're up there in the air and have always wondered how it feels to be up there riding in one. The hot air balloon is said to be the second to oldest unsuccessful human-carrying flight technology and is a subset of balloon aircraft.

photo taken from infinisis.com

A hot air balloon consists of a bag called the envelope that is capable of containing heated air. Suspended beneath is the gondola or wicker basket which carries the passengers and is a source of heat, usually an open flame. The heated air inside the envelope makes it buoyant since it has a lower density than the relatively cold air outside the envelope. Unlike gas balloons, the envelope doesn't have to be sealed at the bottom since the air near the bottom of the envelope is at the same pressure as the surrounding air. In today's sport balloons the envelope is generally made from nylon fabric and the mouth of the balloon (closest to the burner flame) is made from fire resistant material such as Nomex.

photo taken from ohiohotairballoons.com

Wish I could have a chance to ride into one. Would you like to ride in one too?

Hollywood Twins









photos taken from yeeta.com

These are hollywood celebrities who look very similar to each other that you could mistake them for real twins! Unbelievable isn't it?

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

5 Ways to Get More Energy

photo taken from ehow.com

Always tired and feeling stressed? Here are some easy ways to get you energized (taken from shine.yahoo.com);

photo taken from knittingincolor.blogspot.com

~Change your socks - I know it sounds weird but it has been advised that you bring an extra pair of socks to work and sometime around 3pm when you hit your slump, you must take of your shoes and socks and replace your socks with a fresh pair of socks on. You'll be shocked and be amazed of how fresher you will feel.

photo taken from interweaveknits.com

~ Getting on your toes - Feeling sleepy at your desk? Connie Tyne, executive director of the Cooper Wellness Program says that the best way to wake up your circulatory system is to roll up and down on your toes. Furthermore she added, " As the blood starts flowing, more nourishing oxygen and glucose are transported throughout your body -- so you feel more energized."

photo taken from sheknows.com

~ Sniff some citrus - Research reveals that citrus-scented essential oils or lotions can boost alertness. Now you have an excuse to shop for some grapefruit-scented lotion!

photo taken from top40workoutmusic.com

~ Re-think your workout time - Working out at night is not good for you for it could mess up with your sleep. Experts say that working out too close to your bedtime may flood your brains with stress hormones that can make it hard to fall asleep. Moreover, a workout that leaves you sluggish and exhausted the next day due to lack of sleep is indeed not a good workout.

photo taken from gorillawire.com

~ Eat chia seeds - According to the Aztecs, chia seeds have energy-boosting qualities. Why not add them your home-made snack or recipe?

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

The Horrendous Effects of Typhoon Ketsana aka "Ondoy"




















photos taken from yeeta.com

One of the most shocking natural disasters of the year, the flood aftermath brought about by Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy). This indeed does not look good. When I first saw these pictures, I felt my heart crushed into pieces. I am very much saddened and I pity the citizens of my country who are victims of the flood.

However, we must also bear in mind that we must take care of the natural resources that we have so that horrible disasters like these may be avoided. Let us try to stop the excessive cutting of trees without replacing them, try not to litter just anywhere and avoid things or acts which are hazardous to the environment.

On the other hand, I really appreciate the help that the citizens, volunteers and the
Philippine government who have helped our fellowmen in this trying time. I feel bad for the families who have lost their loved ones and those who have lost their homes. I salute those brave countrymen who shed their lives just to save others and I admire those people from all parts of the world who have helped our country and showed their concern. May this serve as a lesson to us all and move us to change our ways.