Stop worrying about other people......

Each person behaves after his own manner, yet only your Lord knows who chose the best path to salvation.-Qur'an, Al-Isra, Surah 17:84

I read this quote this morning in my e-mail and it hit home for me. Several of my recent conversations have focused on the behavior of other people. I have always said that you cannot control other people's behavior, you can only hope that their mother raised them better. You can only be concerned and take responsibility for your actions.

I am so proud

I am proud of all that I have achieved in life, but I am more proud of my friends who have worked extra long and hard toward their goals. I'm the type of person who starts with full steam and somewhere along the lines I lose motivation because I allow life to distract me. I have decided in 2006 that this will no longer be the case. I will finish all that I start and continue it with the fervor that I began it with. When I spoke with a close friend yesterday, who is about to finish medical school, I realized that she has so much passion what for what she does and I have no passion whatsoever for my job. Talking to her let me know that soon I will have to leave this place and pursue what it is I really love, writing and music. Thank you friend for sharing with me what you love. It may not seem like you said much, but it has always had an amazing impact on me. I have always been in awe of your commitment and dedication to the medical field. Hopefully a little bit of you has rubbed off on me and I can achieve those things in my writing.

Keep your eyes on the prize......

Funny I started this and I don't know where I was gong with it. But it now seems surprsingly appropriate for my new attitude. Happy Holidays to you guys!!!!!

Feelings whoa whoa whoa Feelings

I must realize that everybody doesn't feel the way I do about certain things. I am never opposed to agreeing to disagree, but to not acknowledge the feelings of others is just selfish. Some people are too much involved in themselves to notice what goes on around them. I think I have been waiting for someone to acknowledge that they did something wrong to me because then my feelings would seem to matter. But there is no need to hold on for hope. Some people believe their own lies and never acknowledge their own feelings, let alone the feelings of others. Moral of the story: People who don't recognize your feelings don't recognize you, so cut them off.

Been a long time .........

I have not wriiten in a while and a lot of things have changed in my world and most of it has been pretty good stuff. I usually complain about my work situation but I am just glad to be employed. Recently some different situations have upset me to a point but I am very good at letting things roll off my back. People talking about things they know nothing about, people making the same mistakes repeatedly looking for a new outcome, and people find a way to place the blame on other for their laziness. Well I have decided to follow my gut feelings about situations and if it doesn't feel right, I know it won't be right. But let me know how things are going in your worlds.

Laughter is the best medicine

Okay when I saw this picture I almost cried. Not only because I thought it was hilarious, but I knew that my lovely friends would understand my strange sense of humor. Anyone that knows me pretty well, knows that I like to laugh(hard and loud). I know that even when my friends or family are feeling down that a good laugh always lightens the mood or helps to get their mind off of their issues. I have read that laughter prolongs your life and keeps you young. According to Holistic Online.com, laughter lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, increases muscle flexion, and boosts immune function by raising levels of infection-fighting T-cells. That alone is reason enough to visit a few comedy clubs in the next few weeks. Sometimes you have to take a break from the seriousness of your life and laugh. It may actually save your life.

I get accused of laughing too much or laughing at everything. But I think my lightheartedness has made my demeanor more pleasant. And I am so easy to get along with. So please save this picture to your desktop and when you feel tense, look at it. I bet your mood will change instantly.

I will tell you about me.....

Now you tell me about you
I took this test

You are happy, driven, and status conscious.
You want everyone to know how successful you are.
Very logical, you see life as a game of strategy.
A bit of a loner, you prefer to depend on yourself.
You always keep your cool and your composure.
You are a born leader and business person.