Showing posts with label Perceptions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Perceptions. Show all posts

Experience is the best education...

What was really the importance about it? Is it just a past worth remembering? or Is it just a normal happening that we all people will certainly bare with it? I was really wondering why? Though experience is self explainable subject but is it just about that?

What about try to go deep within you...reflect on it and ask yourself does experience makes you a better person rather make you bad? Why did I ask about that? 'Cause people tend to forget sometimes that life is a mere experience. It is were we came to be a better person.

Experience is simply happenings in the past that brought you to what you are in present. You could not simply be the way you wanted to without those experience. Asking why? Ask yourself! I could not give you a definite answer on that 'cause each of us has our own limitations and that exactly prohibit me to define experience for you!

Well anyway, no matter how many times you ask yourself what does it mean to you the important is you came to the point that you ask yourself 'cause it is were we can prove that experience is not just about self explanatory subject but its more than just about it!...So, I guess you have to savor each day you spent with whom you wanted too 'cause it might be last...nobody knows...Have a blessed day everyone!...c",)

Surprises of life...

Everyone is entitled to be the master of there own life. For that reason, we must be careful of every decisions we take and must be ready to take the consequences. We should bare in mind that no matter how hard the situation is if we wish to have a fruitful outcome we must take the risk sometimes. Taking the risk is a choice. It's not mandatory to every individual. He/she can take it or live it according to their perceptions if this would be the best thing to do to hit the goal.

We should not forget the fact that failure is the other side of taking the risk. But beware, don't much deal on the negative side of it instead, fucos your mind on your goal. Be sensitive to the feelings of others specially, to those persons who do you think will greatly contribute for your success. But never ever dare to underestimate those persons behind your back and persons who keep competing you to the finish line 'cause they might be smarter than you. BE AWARE!

Life is Full of surprises. Its like a box chocolates you'll never know what you gonna get! And that was exactly the reason why we need to take the risk sometimes. It's one of the best way to really feel that life is indeed essential to everyone. It is were we can find the true meaning of leaving in the world of mortal people...

Have a blessed day everyone!...Enjoy every moment of your life. Never let the day passed without taking the risk..I'm pretty sure you'll gonna have fun everyday!...

Life is about intelligent choices...

Life isn't good nor bad always. It's just a matter of intelligent choices we made. There are times we are happy, sad, lonely, hopeless and so on. But have you ever tried to ask yourself why did all this stuff happened to you? And have you ever realized that life is a constant challenge? Better ask yourself now! It's for your own good and not for anybody else. But you should not forget the fact that the more you made intelligent decisions the more you need persons who will help you to attain your goal.

I really agree with the saying " No man is an island " simply because God created us one through his image and likeness in which we are task to served others not because it's an obligation but because we really intend to help them. Ordinary days of our individual lives keeps us more stronger and braver enough to fight even more.

No matter how hard it is we should bare in mind that no such situation that God will allow us to experience if we can't find a solution for it. He always give us a test to test how far we can go in the test that they all called " LIFE ". Good luck to all in your journey!...Have a safe and intelligent choice!...c",)

Follow Your Dreams...

We all have the reason why we live and why we must live. Reasons that we could not find it easily in just a single minute, hours, and day. This are those reasons that we are task to find it out through our individual journey. Journey that test us on how far we can go and how strong we can fight. A fight that measures our individual strength. A strength that bares all things. Things that gives us the real meaning and beauty of life.

Life is all about dreams...Would you believe that? If so...Follow your Dreams.. As to what your dream is telling you, made a step forward but if you think that it might be risky for you then deal on it! It is were you can see the real beauty of life and it is were you can find the true essence of your dream. People will commonly say that "Dreams are just a dream and it is not true"...Then, I beg those people if its what they think about DREAMS... Dream is something about you... Something about your existence...Something about your mission...

Do some legal acts and find a way to fulfill your dream.. Don't get destructed from those people who surrounds you and who always keep telling you that its a risk! Of course, LIFE is risk!... You just have to know on how to dwell on it 'cause it is were you can prove that your indeed human. A creation of God that bares all the things!... Follow your Dreams...c",)

Reflection of a Gentle Heart...

As I walk through life with all those barriers and struggles I have meet I never consider my self to stop walking. 'Cause I know life is isn't all about those things but life has something to offer more than what I have expected to come. I maybe too young to reflect about life in general including those sub-aspects on it but I guess, this is a free world and I do have a freedom to express my thoughts and heart desires.

On the other hand, LOVE is one of the common factor why people exist and experience to see the beauty of life! It is were the world begun! God created us through his image and likeness because HE love us. People created those non-living things because we LOVE to do it for the benefit of all. Specifically, Man continue to live with the UNCONDITIONAL LOVE bestowed by the opposite sex because God made it for us to live life happily. Its one great opportunity to know that we are part of all this things.

Nevertheless, "LIFE is simply all about LOVE while LOVE is simply all about LIFE". Be grateful to whatever blessing you've got whether its good nor bad praise HIM for that 'cause as you know there's no such perfect thing that exist in this mortal world.

Life Opportunities...

Life is about adventures, struggles, failures, victories and eventually success. This are the common scenarios that we often encounter as we continue to search our main purpose why we exist. Scenarios that simply defines the true meaning of our individual journey. Journey that taught us as to how to defend our self from any usual problems that we can possibly encounter as we travel along.

On the other hand, I came to know that not all opportunities is granted to you if you are not deserving on it. Even if how sincere we nor you are just to obtain that opportunity still it won't be bestowed to you by HIM if we you not deserving. There are particular reasons why does it happened. Reasons that we couldn't find out if we will just limit our self nor to narrow our mind to the things that we just wanted to hear and see. Bear in mind that in every opportunities there would always be a corresponding reasons why not all of us will be given a chance to grab it.

Furthermore, Life is about PATIENCE... If you can wait for the right time and at the right place those opportunities that you ever dream will be bestowed to you. The more you prolong your patience the more opportunities will come. You just need to wait and trust HIM everything. I'm pretty sure you'll be the luckiest person ever!.... Have a nice day everyone!...c",)

Let your mind Speak!

Its nice and honor to think that people is really aware that expressing their minds is the best way to improve their selves and make them stand on their own. But its so sad rather to think that their are still people out there who didn't have a courage to express what they feel towards a particular situation nor people who doesn't have a voice to fight what they believe is right. Too bad... But I guess, they might have their own reasons why they prefer to shut up rather than to voice out. They might protecting somebody nor anyone else just to save their lives.

Whatever their reason is I just want to let them know that telling the truth and what's on your mind will definitely set you free even if the person is involve are those people who are near in your heart but could you dare to just shut up rather than voicing out that will save the lives of millions?
Could you dare to put a tape on your mouth rather than telling the truth that will definitely change the future of those innocent young ones? Will you dare to block the freedom of your mind to speak the truth that will absolutely save you from danger? For some nor many of you will do it for the sake of your family nor for those people whom care. Or maybe some nor many of you will speak your mind for the sake everybody.

What I'm trying to emphasize it here is "LET YOUR MIND SPEAK "... Give the freedom of your mind to speak what he see is right and what he believe is for the better. Don't be afraid to speak your mind 'cause every opinion is welcome as long as you believe that its right. Fight for the better! Learn by example...

Confessions of Shopaholic...

Well, this goes totally for me! LOL Saw this over eHow and have to post it here. After all, this is a VERY helpful tips! Ladies, listen up!

1. Consider the Economy a Sign to Slow Down

When the national economy reports are optimistic, it is easy to feel like you are serving your country by contributing to it. And you may feel like the economy needs you to help it thrive during the recession. Either way, shopping is not worth putting yourself into overwhelming debt, and there are ways to get what you need without going overboard.

If you tend to overspend, remind yourself about the economy and the need to be conservative. After all, you never know when a source of income could be cut off–and if it is, you want to make sure that you have enough money for the basics.

2. Identify Your Emotions

Whether you are mad, excited, happy, or just plain bored–these are all emotions that can trigger you to overspend. Before you set out to shop, think about how you are feeling. Often times, you may still be able to enjoy shopping if you set a limit for yourself. You can also go without your wallet and make the drive back if you feel you really want something. Overshopping cannot fill an emotional hole, even though it may seem like it does at the time.

Otherwise, avoid shopping due to these emotions, or you could be buying things you do not want, need–or even like!

3. Think About Your Underlying Needs

If you are lonely, you may go shopping just to be around other people–maybe even talking to the cashier helps. This is the type of underlying need, that if you can identify, you can satisfy in another way. Once you think about the reasons why you shop, you can likely find other ways to satisfy those needs. Or maybe you can real lot money and spend it more smartly; if you get frustrated at work, hit the gym afterward instead of the mall. It’s much more beneficial!

4. Utilize Alternatives

Once you identify the reasons for your shopaholicism and recognize the underlying needs, it’s time to start meeting those needs without a credit card. If you’re angry, work off your anger or resolve the issue instead of hitting Macy’s. If you are anxious, try taking a walk to calm down or do some journaling. These are wonderful alternatives that can help you break the overspending habit. You will be able to shop and regain your love of shopping–in a more healthy way–once you stop buying mindlessly.

5. Connect With Others

Plenty of people overshop–there are about 17 million Americans that cannot resist the urge, according to studies. Similarly, there are tons of resources to help you connect with others to find support and identify ways to curb your spending. Visit a site like stoppingovershopping.com to help resist the urge

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How do you define friendship?

Do you believe that friendship will last long? Nor do you believe that true friends are better than best friends? Well, I guess, what ever your perception about this subject one important thing to remember is no man is an island.. We could not survive without the help of those people who surrounds us specially those people whom we think we can depend upon. Friends is among of those people whom we can rely on. Friends are special people. We can’t pick our family, and we’re sorely limited in the number of them at any rate. Society and mores (and often our own conscience) dictate we select a single mate. But our friends can be as diverse and infinite as the adjectives we choose. Our friends, in a very real sense, reflect the choices we make in life.

Friendship is a term used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more humans. This article focuses on the notion specific to interpersonal relationships. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, and affection…. Due to that, I guess it depends on a person whom he/she wanted to create a friendship. But to choose among those people whom you wanted to be your friends is not mandatory for each of us. Friends will just came along in any time and place. Its up to you to choose for them or not. Have a blessed day everyone!…c”,)

Belated Happy New Year!

New Year is upon us. A time to make new resolutions. A time to adopt change. A time to renew the vows we had at HIM. For that, what was actually the essence of New Year? Is it only about change for ourselves? Is it about change for the better or worse? What ever change we want we need to bare in mind that life is what we make it. Adopting changes for ourselves is actually a matter of choice. Even if its not new year, resolutions for change can be done. If you think that it would be the best way to sustain a happy and contended life then do it for yourself not for anybody else. Remember, true happiness can be found through absolute freedom. If we won’t maximize all the possible ways just to change for the better we might not found everlasting happiness we often look somewhere else. We can only find what we want by starting change in ourselves and extending it to everyone.

For that, I maybe a sinner too and are not eligible enough or even has no rights to recommend for a change I still want to dare everybody to adopt change for their selves. And if ever you can influence people to change for the better then that would be one of the best thing you can do for them!

Education at its best!

Many people believes that education is a must for everybody! So do I! Simply because education was the driving force and very essence in uplifting man’s personality. It develops and enlightens one’s mind and perhaps it is the greatest and noblest constructive force ever set in motion. Aside form that, education is vital elements in out life ’cause it will not only enriched our know how rather it would also make as more mature brave enough in facing the realities of life.

I have here a great definition about EDUCATION.

E - lementary education is the beginning,
Of our young generations for formal schooling.

D - evelpment of their young, vulnerable minds,
In grade school, is what everyone finds.

U - nity among parents and school administrators.
Help the beginners to learn more and more.

C - are, love and concern, the teacher should give.
To each little child, so he’ll learn how to live.

A - chievements of goals, while learning the skills,
As he guides him along, his young minds he fills.

T - eaching him discipline as well as moral values,
Surely these are important for future use.

I - nstruction in the Arts, Culture and Sports.
Should go hand in hand with Math and Languages.

O - nward dear educators, do all what you can,
To make our young ones becomes useful citizens.

N - ation-building is the foremost goal at hand,
Well-rounded individuals are the pride of our land.

How do you define ART?...

ART is one of the usual ways on expressing your mind towards a specific thing whether it ia an by fashion nor art by painting still it basically deals on expression of the mind of what you see and what you feel.

To define the word ART it refers to a diverse range of human activities and artifacts, and may be used to cover all or any of the arts, including music, literature and other forms. It is most often used to refer specifically to the visual arts, including mediums such as painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy which considers art.

Due to that, it is common nowadays that most people prefer to express their selves in the way of fashion such like clothing fashion styles, gadgets fashion and some other things which simply signify their inner personality on how they look ART as one of their exit of expressing their minds thoughts.

Does sex education must be taught in school or not?

We cannot deny the very fact that the number of sexually abused child or even mature womens are increasing. The fact that there’s a lot of pornographic pictures & movies that exist in the society at large. I myself does not disagree with this thing but I guess this must be taught in a proper way in which all people must know the consequences of such actions.

Sex Education is indeed one of the best way to avoid sexual abused. Even if how young the child is I strongly believe he/she must know about it! But I didn’t mean to show off to them the actual actions of what opposite gender do. There are a lot of proper ways in educating one’s child. I guess parents knows about it all!

Why did I say so? Because its for the betterment of our country at large. If all people must know the do’s and don’t about Sex I guess we all can live in a wonderful society. No harm, danger, & sexual abuse womens. Pardon me if my perception might possibly present a conflict of interest but nobody could ever change what I believe is right!… Besides, we can all benefit from the said increasing issue even way back then 'til this very moment...

Medical Courses for everyones benefit...

We all know that education is a life long process and for that we are bound to experience different types of problems that helps in molding us to become a better, responsive and productive citizens. For that, its already common for each of us to obtain a degree that will absolutely arm us to our individual path of success. Degree that keeps motivating us in fulfilling our goals. Goals that keeps us going despite the vast competition we often encounter in the real world. Due to that very reason,we often look for a degree which we think is best for us. But in my point of view, it doesn't matter whatever degree you want to obtain as long as you have the courage to pursue your plans and obtain your goals then that would be a great motivating factor.

Precisely, we often observe that there are several persons out there who are not satisfied with the degree they achieve which was one of the common reason why they ended up for frustrations and failures. But remember each of us has still got a chance in every field we wanted to achieve. Its just a matter of perseverance to go even further.

For that, why don't you took a medical courses once more which is one of the most demands in other countries? What are those medical courses? Well, such like nursing, caregiver, pharmacy technician, and other some related courses nor profession. Its not the end of the world people! You can still twist your life into most interesting one but that would only happen if you will certainly adopt the changes. Besides, adopting the changes is for own good right? To cite one of those medical course, pharmacy tech is one of the known profession which has a crucial role in in the field of medicine. If you think that this profession is best for you then so be it! Find ways to achieve your plans even if you need to go an extra mile. Besides, pharmacy technician salary is pretty good! But that's only possible if you dream and make your dream come true! Good luck on you guys!

How I see life in general...

Life is about adventures, struggles, failures, victories and eventually success. This are the common scenarios that we often encounter as we continue to search our main purpose why we exist. Scenarios that simply defines the true meaning of our individual journey. Journey that taught us as to how to defend our self from any usual problems that we can possibly encounter as we travel along.

On the other hand, I came to know that not all opportunities is granted to you if you are not deserving on it. Even if how sincere we nor you are just to obtain that opportunity still it won’t be bestowed to you by HIM if we you not deserving. There are particular reasons why does it happened. Reasons that we couldn’t find out if we will just limit our self nor to narrow our mind to the things that we just wanted to hear and see. Bear in mind that in every opportunities there would always be a corresponding reasons why not all of us will be given a chance to grab it.

Furthermore, Life is about PATIENCE… If you can wait for the right time and at the right place those opportunities that you ever dream will be bestowed to you. The more you prolong your patience the more opportunities will come. You just need to wait and trust HIM everything. I’m pretty sure you’ll be the luckiest person ever!…. Have a nice day everyone!…c”,)

What is the Difference of....

What is the difference between stationary and stationery?

Stationary means 'fixed in one place and not moving' while stationery means 'the paper and envelopes used for writing correspondence'. You can use the a in stationary to remember it is the adjective. Stationery is a noun. Another mnemonic to help you is: let the ar near the end of stationary remind you of 'at rest' and the e near the end of stationery stand for 'envelope'. Examples are: He likes to ride the stationary bicycle for exercise. / She bought stationery and ink pens for writing thank-you notes.

What is the difference between adverse and averse?

To be averse to something is to have feelings against it, to be disinclined or opposed towards it. Averse can take the preposition to as well as from and usually describes an attitude. To be adverse to something (the only preposition it takes) is to be turned in an opposite direction to that thing or acting against it. Adverse also means 'opposing or detrimental to one's interests' and usually refers to things, not people. A good way to remember the difference is that the prefix of averse is ab, or away and the prefix of adverse is ad, meaning towards. Examples of each are: I am averse to watching a lot of television. / We are dealing with adverse circumstances.


My IQ is 90...

I found a great test just a couple of hours ago! And found out that I’m not that really good on logic though my thinking ability is really Average which in fact, I did really agree with it!. I admit that I’m not really intelligent. But I’m proud of what I got ’cause it just tells me that all my feedbacks and reviews I’ve done for all those websites I’ve encounter is indeed true! I just give my honest and sincere feedback as to what I think the website does. Here is my rating I’ve got in one of the sites here in the net…


Your IQ Is 90


Your Logical Intelligence is Below Average
Your Verbal Intelligence is Above Average

Your Mathematical Intelligence is Above Average

Your General Knowledge is Average

Thanks for this rating! I did really appreciate it! At least now I know were to put my self and eventually review all those weaknesses I got. Aside from that fact, it helps me grow to find out more the best in me!… Found out yours too guys!… It really makes you think I swear!…This sucks!

Complete List of Astrology Horoscope..

Do you believe on Horoscopes? or Do you have an idea what your horoscope tells you this year? Well, I guess for some they really believe about all this things but for some are not. It depends on your side if you will believe it besides asking and knowing your birth horoscope is not mandatory for everybody. Its just a matter of choice and matter of destiny 'cause after all its only " HIM " who knows what will happened for the next 1 second to arrive. I believe that horoscopes exist just to serves us to know what are the possible things to arrive in our day to day journey. It doesn't tells us that it will definitely happen according to what they say. Maybe there are some incidences that what they tells us will absolutely happen but it doesn't mean that all our life happenings is already written by some predictors who believe they have a power to predict the future. Remember those predictors are still humans like us who been searching and dreaming the perfect life that we all wanted to have. Its only God who knows what will happened "NEXT "....

Here are the list of Horoscope 2008...

ARIES: 2008 will turn out to be a better year compared to 2007. Aries natives find improvement and positive events, although tendency to worry will be high.

TAURUS: 2008 horoscope brings progress and improvement although period after July 2008 will experience more hurdles.

GEMINI: 2008 horoscope for Gemini natives will be better than 2007 but the year will clearly be divided into favorable trends post 16th July 2008 & difficult trends till this date.

CANCER: 2008 horoscope for cancer natives will be mixed as trends till 16th July 2008 will be difficult while improvement will be feel after this date.

LEO: 2008 horoscope bring hurdles & worry for most part of the year. Significant improvement will come after 23rd Nov 2008.

VIRGO: 2008 horoscope promises a vibrant & positive year in the first half, which second half could see wastages & a gradual rise in expenses.

LIBRA: 2008 horoscope promises financial gains through. Period from 16th July 2008 to 23rd Nov 2008 will see the highest gains.

SCORPIO: Horoscope for 2008 shows hurdles and hard work. There will be improvement in thought process while your personality will involve which will make learning and adapting to new ideas

SAGITTARIUS: 2008 horoscope will see improvement but after a lot of efforts. 2008 will become fruitful after 16th July 2008.

CAPRICORN: 2008 horoscopes brings a higher level of hurdles compared to last year although there would be higher income, a possible addition to a source of income, gains from creative work.

AQUARIUS: 2008 horoscopes will see powerful influences in career as there would be unprecedented expansion & growth till 23rd Nov 2008.

PISCES: 2008 horoscope promises varied positive development, better luck and growth. 2008 will progress better for you after 16th July 2008.

Horoscope Courtesy of Indastro.com

My Horoscope Tell's Me that...

Aries Horoscope

Basic Characteristics Profile

Aries zodiac sign is ruled by the planet Mars. Individuals born under this sun sign are usually of medium height. They dislike domination and cannot stand being subordinate to anyone. In fact, they prosper more when they are self-employed. Aries individuals are prone to short-temperedness. But, their anger cools down as quickly as it comes. Such people are very courageous and hard working. They have much more chances of attaining success as well as happiness in their homeland, rather than in some foreign country.

Aries people may take some time to be successful in worldly matters, but they have very bright chances of receiving honor, fame and fortune, sooner or later. They will be more interested in careers like sports, armed forces and police. Machines, inflammable products and metals tend to fascinate them very much. Their philosophy and religious thoughts are quite different from those of other people. People born under Aries sun sign are self made and hardly rely on others for moving ahead in their life.

General Astrological Predictions for Aries in 2008 - 2009

Jupiter will remain in the ninth house throughout the year (2008). This will lead to exceptional success in the field of education. If you are planning to sit for any competitive exam, the chances of success are quite high. The planet Saturn, on the other hand, is likely to remain in the fifth house for the whole year.

Wealth, Career and Business

As far as the matters of wealth, career and business are concerned, the year 2008 is very lucky for Aries. Because of the favorable position of the planet Jupiter, you are likely to receive promotion in job and success in business. For those engaged in service or politics, there are chances of receiving fame, respect, honor and recognition. You may also be rewarded with important positions and much more authority than what you are presently enjoying. In the month of June, Mars and Ketu will be in the fourth house, which may lead to mixed results. You need to be a little wary of friends and relatives too, as there are chances of being deceived by a close one.

Health

In case of health matters, Aries will enjoy a good 2008. The only time you will need to take extra care of yourself will be the months of June, July and November. There may be chances of getting injured or undergoing a minor operation. You may need to visit a doctor therefore it is advised to exercise caution!

Love Matters

Aries individuals have a fiery spirit, tend to be quite attractive and have all the qualities of becoming a leader. This year, you will experience success in the matters of heart. There are all the chances of your moving into a love relationship. The months of July, October and November are not good for any kind of relationship. You may get deceived by a person of the opposite sex. So, please beware.

Travel

There are indications of undergoing some amount of travel. In case you are looking for overseas travel, don't expect to be gone for a long time. The trip has more chances of being a short one. From January to April, Mars will be in the third house and in December, Sun, Mars and Mercury will be in the eighth house. This will increase the chances of traveling. However, the best time for journey will be December.

Domestic Life

You will have a very happy and contented domestic life this year. From family point of view, this year will be just perfect. The family members will come closer to each other and will enjoy enhanced cooperation amongst themselves. Saturn will be in the fifth house, so the chances of having a new member in your family (baby) are not too bright. You may face minor physical ailments. Parents may encounter some troubles at the hands of their children.

Courtesy of Iloveindia.com

Its really great to know about this one!... I just do hope that this year will turns out to be the best as I have so many plans to pursue!. Wish me luck guys!... Have a great year ahead!...c",)