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February 10th |
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don't think for one second that i wouldn't rather be there with you. that i don't mind not seeing you every day. that not being a part of your lives makes no difference to me.
because i would. and i do. and it does.
I wait here forever just to,
To see you smile
'Cause it's true
I am nothing without you
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September 20th |
7:56pm] |
have you ever thought about the people you've met throughout your life and the impact they've made on you? if you will ever see them again or how long it will be until you do next? if you even want to see them again or not?
it's a strange feeling.
i don't like it much.
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Saturday
October 28th |
7:10pm] |
"When you see darkness,
there is extraordinary opportunity
for the light to burn brighter."
- Bono
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June 4th |
2:03pm] |
There's something to be said about a glass half full. About knowing when to say when. I think it's a floating line. A barometer of need and desire. It's entirely up to the individual. And depends on what's being poured. Sometimes all we want is a taste. Other times there's no such thing as enough, the glass is bottomless. And all we want, is more
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February 5th |
12:46am] |
A couple of hundred years ago, Benjamin Franklin shared with the world the secret of his success. Never leave that till tomorrow, he said, which you can do today. This is the man who discovered electricity. You think more people would listen to what he had to say. I don't know why we put things off, but if I had to guess, I'd have to say it has a lot to do with fear. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, sometimes the fear is just of making a decision, because what if you're wrong? What if you're making a mistake you can't undo? The early bird catches the worm. A stitch in time saves nine. He who hesitates is lost. We can't pretend we hadn't been told. We've all heard the proverbs, heard the philosophers, heard our grandparents warning us about wasted time, heard the damn poets urging us to seize the day. Still sometimes we have to see for ourselves. We have to make our own mistakes. We have to learn our own lessons. We have to sweep today's possibility under tomorrow's rug until we can't anymore. Until we finally understand for ourselves what Benjamin Franklin really meant. That knowing is better than wondering, that waking is better than sleeping, and even the biggest failure, even the worst, beat the hell out of never trying.
Grey's Anatomy
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January 12th |
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Maybe we like the pain. Maybe we're wired that way. Because without it, I don't know; maybe we just wouldn't feel real. What's that saying? Why do I keep hitting myself with a hammer? Because it feels so good when I stop.
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December 19th |
6:29pm] |
Life isn't about keeping score. It's not about how many people you call and it's not about who you've dated, are dating, or haven't dated at all. It isn't about who you've kissed, what sport you play, or which guy or girl likes you. It's not about your shoes or your hair or the color of your skin or where you live or go to school. In fact, it's not about grades, money, clothes, or colleges that accept you or not. Life isn't about if you have lots of friends, or if you are alone, and it's not about how accepted or unaccepted you are.
Life just isn't about that.
But life IS about who you love and who you hurt. It's about how you feel about yourself. It's about trust, happiness, and compassion. It's about sticking up for your friends and replacing inner hate with love. Life is about avoiding jealousy, overcoming ignorance, and building confidence. It's about what you say and what you mean. It's about seeing people for who they are and not what they have. Most of all, it's about choosing to live your life to touch someone else's in a way that could never have been achieved otherwise. These choices are what life's about.
~Nike
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December 11th |
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Sometimes reality has a way of sneaking up and biting us in the ass. And when the dam bursts, all you can do is swim. The world of pretend is a cage, not a cocoon. We can only lie to ourselves for so long. We are tired, we are scared, denying it doesn't change the truth. Sooner or later we have to put aside our denial and face the world. Head on, guns blazing. De Nile. It's not just a river in Egypt, it's a freakin' ocean. So how do you keep from drowning in it? " - Grey's Anatomy
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November 24th |
10:13pm] |
Sometimes people come into your life and
you know right away that they were meant to be there...
to serve some sort of purpose,
teach you a lesson or help figure out who you
are or who you want to become. You never know who these
people may be but when you lock eyes with them, you know
that every moment that you are with them,
they will affect your life in some
profound way. And sometimes things happen to you at the time that may
seem horrible, painful and unfair, but in reflection you realize
that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never
realized your potential, strength, will power or heart.
Everything happens for a reason!
Nothing happens by chance or by means of
good luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true
greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of
your soul. Without these small tests, life would
be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere.
Safe and comfortable but dull and utterly pointless.
The people you meet affect your life. The successes and
downfalls that you experience can create who you are,
and the bad experiences can be learned from....
In fact, they are probably the most poignant and
important ones. If someone hurts you, betrays you
or breaks your heart, forgive them because they
have helped you learn about trust and the
importance of being cautious to whom you open your
heart to. If someone loves you,
love them back unconditionally, not only because
they love you, but because they are teaching you to
love and open your heart and eyes to little things.
MAKE EVERYDAY COUNT!
Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you
possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to
people you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Let
yourself fall in love, even if it doesn't seem right because you are
too young or too far, just follow your heart. Surround yourself with those
who make you smile, laugh, and make you happy.
Break free and set your sights high. Hold
your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a
great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't believe in
yourself, no one else will believe in you.
Create your own life then let go and live it!
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November 23rd |
4:53pm] |
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"I believe we write our own stories and each time we think we know the end..we don't. Perhaps luck exists somewhere between the world of planning, the world of chance, and in the peace that comes from knowing that you just can't know it all. You know, life's funny that way once you let go of the wheel...you might end up right where you belong."
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Saturday
November 12th |
2:26am] |
Relationships:
This is the truth.
1. If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay.
2. Stop making excuses for a man and his behavior.
3. Allow your intuition (or spirit) to save you from heartache.
4. Stop trying to change yourselves for a relationship that's not meant to be.
5 . Slower is better.
6. Never live your life for a man before you find what makes you truly happy.
7. If a relationship ends because the man was not treating you as you deserve then heck no you can't "be friends." A friend wouldn't mistreat a friend. (this goes for both men and women)
8. Don't settle.
9. If you feel like he is stringing you along, then he probably is.
10. Don't stay because you think "it will get better." You'll be mad at yourself a year later for staying when things are not better.
11. The only person you can control in a relationship is you.
12 . Avoid men who've got a bunch of children by a bunch of different women. He didn't marry them when he got them pregnant, why would he treat you any differently?
13. Always have your own set of friends separate from his.
14 . Maintain boundaries in how a guy treats you. If something bothers you, speak up.
15. Never let a man know everything. He will use it against you later.
16. You cannot change a man's behavior. Change comes from within.
17. Don't EVER make him feel he is more important than you are... even if he has more education or has a better job.
18. Do not make him into a quasi-god. He is a man, nothing more and nothing less.
19. Never let a man define who you are.
20. Never borrow someone else's man.
21. If he cheated with you, he'll cheat on you.
22. A man will only treat you the way you ALLOW him to treat you.
23. All men are NOT dogs. (puppies in training )
24. You should not be the one doing all the bending... compromise is a two way street.
25. You need time to heal between relationships... there is nothing cute about baggage... deal with your issues before pursuing a new relationship. ( Thank You! )
26. You should never look for someone to COMPLETE you... a relationship consists of two WHOLE individuals... look for someone complimentary...not supplementary. (so true....I don't need a man in my life, If they are in my life its because I want them)
27. Dating is fun...even if he doesn't turn out to be Mr. Right. (whatever , sometimes it can be stressful )
28. Make him miss you sometimes...when a man always know where you are, and your always readily available to him - he takes it for granted.
29. Never move into his mother's house.
30. Never co-sign for a man. (Hallelujah, thank you Jesus!)
31. Don't fully commit to a man who doesn't give you everything that you need. Keep him in your radar but get to know others.
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November 5th |
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life comes with no guarantees, no time outs, no second chances, you just have to live life to the fullest. laugh as much as you can, spend all your money, tell someone what they mean to you, tell someone off, speak out, dance in the pouring rain, hold someone's hand, comfort a friend, pig out, fall asleep watching the sun come up, stay up late, be a f l i r t, don't be afraid to take chances or fall in love, and most of all, live in the moment. because when you look back someday knowing you have no regrets, that's what's going to matter.
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October 25th |
12:10pm] |
I found these and thought they were worth sharing... i really liked them
During my second month of college, our professor
gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student
and had breezed through the questions until I read
the last one:"What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?"
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the
cleaning woman several times. She was tall,
dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name?
I handed in my paper, leaving the last question
blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if
the last question would count toward our quiz grade.
"Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers,
you will meet many people. All are significant. They
deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is
smile and say "hello."
I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.
2. - Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American
woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway
trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had
broken down and she desperately needed a ride.
Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car.
A young white man stopped to help her, generally
unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man
took her to safety, helped her get assistance and
put her into a taxicab. she seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his
address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a
knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a
giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A
special note was attached..
It read:"Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my
clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along.
Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying
husband's bedside just before he passed away... God
bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others."
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nat King Cole.
3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve.
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less,
a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and
sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.
"How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked.
"Fifty cents," replied the waitress.
The little boy pulled is hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it."Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired.
By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient.
"Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied.
The little boy again counted his coins.
"I'll have the plain ice cream," he said.
The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on
the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice
cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish,was one quarter, two dimes and five pennies.You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
4 - Fourth Important Lesson. - The obstacle in Our Path.
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a
roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if
anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the
king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by
and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the
King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did
anything about getting the stone out of the way.
Then a peasant came along carrying a load of
vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the
peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the
stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand!
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
5 - Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts...
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a
hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who
was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only
chance of recovery appeared to be a blood
transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had
miraculously survived the same disease and had
developed the antibodies needed to combat the
illness. The doctor explained the situation to her
little brother, and asked the little boy if he would
be willing to give his blood to his sister.
I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a
deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will
save her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in
bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did,
seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his
face grew pale and his smile faded.
He looked up at the doctor and asked with a
trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away".
Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the
doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his
sister all of his blood in order to save her.
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October 24th |
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At some point you have to make a decision. Boundaries don't keep other people out, they fence you in. Life is messy. That's how we're made. So you can waste your life drawing lines, or you can live your life crossing them. But there are some lines that are way too dangerous to cross. Here's what I know. If you're willing to take the chance, the view from the other side is spectacular...
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October 9th |
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1. No matter what, Always present yourself with a smile. People will envy you for being so happy.
2. Never let a day go without letting out alittle laughter. It'll make you feel alot better at the end of the day.
3. Being human, you'll regret things but you have to learn how to forget them and move on.
4. Be open minded. You'll understand the world and the people living in it alot better. You'll also understand yourself alot better too.
5. Take Chances. Lifes no fun if you don't.
6. It's okay to break a rule once in a while. Whoever said that breaking rules aren't fun?!
7. Have respect for everyone until they give you a reason not too.
8. Three words to sum up a bad day/week/month/year:Life Goes On.
9. Chose friends wisely. There are too many backstabbers in this world.
10. Last but most important, Live life to the fullest. Cherish every moment.
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Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "DAMN! WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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Thursday
August 18th |
11:41pm] |
to realize the value of a SiSTER
ask someone who doesn’t have one.
to realize the value of 10 YEARS
ask a newly divorced couple
to realize the value of 4 YEARS
ask a graduate
to realize the value of 1 YEAR
ask a student who failed the final exam
to realize the value of 9 M0NTHS
ask a mother who gave birth to a new born
to realize the value of oNE MoNTH
ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby
to realize the value of oNE WEEK
ask an editor of a weekly newspaper
to realize the value of 0NE H0UR
ask the lovers who are waiting to meet
to realize the value of 0NE MiNUTE
ask a person who has missed the train, bus, or plane
to realize the value of 0NE SEC0ND
ask a person who has survived an accident
to realize the value of 0NE MiLLiSEC0ND
ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics
to realize the value of a FRiEND
lose one
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August 14th |
9:38pm] |
1. make the best of bad situations.
2. look people in the eye.
3. learn to play a musical instrument.
4. be the first to say 'hello'.
5. be forgiving of yourself & others.
6. treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
7. make new friends but cherish the old ones.
8. keep secrets.
9. take lots of snapshots.
10. dont postpone joy.
11. never give up on anybody. miracles happen everyday.
12. surprise loved ones with little unexpected gifts.
13. live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, & integrity, they think of you.
14. admit your mistakes.
15. make it a habit to do nice things for people who'll never find out.
16. always have something beautiful in sight, even if it's just a neighbourhood flower in a jelly glass.
17. think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures.
18. smile a lot. it costs nothing and is beyond price.
19. learn to listen. opportunity sometimes knocks very softly.
20. when someone is realting an important event that happened to them, don't try to top them with a story of your own. let them have the stage.
21. never deprive someone of hope. it might be all they have.
22. when playing games with children, let them win.
23. skip one meal a week & give what you would have spent to charity.
24. strive for excellence, not perfection.
25. take time to smell the roses.
26. pray not for things, but for wisdom & courage.
27. be tough-minded but tender-hearted.
28. avoid negative people.
29. be original.
30. never give up on what you really want to do. the person with big dreams is more powerful thanone with all the facts.
31. be kinder than necessary.
32. never be afraid to do things your own way.
33. be romantic.
34. let people know what you stand for - and what you won't stand for.
35. become the most positive & enthusiastic person you know.
36. don't forget that a person's greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.
37. show respect to all living things.
38. loosen up. relax. except for rare life & death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
39. commit yourself to constant self-improvement.
40. don't waste time grieving over past mistakes. learn from them & move on.
41. be a good loser.
42. be a good winner.
43. never tell anyone they look tired or depressed.
44. when someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
45. keep your promises.
50. keep it simple.
51. take good care of those you love.
52. learn to show cheerfulness, even when you don’t feel like it.
53. never cut what can be untied.
54. everyday, show your family how much you love them with your words, with your touch, & with your thoughtfulness.
55. beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
56. lie on your back & look at the stars.
57. leave everything a little better than you found it.
58. never underestimate your power to change yourself.
59. never overestimate your power to change others.
60. get in shape & stay that way.
61. don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
62. keep expectations high.
63. accept pain & disappointment as part of life.
64. see problems as opportunities for growth & self-mastery.
65. don’t expect life to be fair.
66. hear both sides before judging.
67. refrain from envy, it’s the source of much unhappiness.
68. don’t delay acting on a good idea. Chances are someone else has just thought of it, too. Success comes to the one who acts first.
69. live your life so that your epitaph could read “no regrets”.
70. be bold & courageous. When you look back on your life, you’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the ones you did.
71. never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
72. evaluate yourself by your own standards, not someone else’s.
73. be there when people need you.
74. don’t let anyone talk you out of pursuing what you know to be a great idea.
75. know when to be silent.
76. know when to speak up.
77. remember that noone makes it alone. Have a grateful heart & be quick to acknowledge those who help you.
78. take charge of your attitude. Don’t let someone else choose it for you.
79. pay attention to the details.
80. be loyal.
81. understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on the relationships with people you love & respect.
82. don’t let your possessions possess you.
83. begin each day with your favorite music.
84. be enthusiastic about the success of others.
85. don’t procrastinate, do what needs doing when it needs to be done.
86. do more than expected.
87. don’t allow self-pity. The moment this emotion strikes, do something nice for someone less fortunate than you.
88. make a list of 25 things you want to experience before you die. Carry it in your wallet & refer to it often.
89. every person that you meet knows something you don’t. learn from them
90. laugh a lot. A good sense of humor cures almost all of life’s ills.
91. don’t use time or words carelessly, neither can be retrieved.
92. don’t miss the magic of the moment by focusing on what’s to come.
93. don’t be rushed into making an important decision.
94. don’t make the same mistake twice.
95. become someone’s hero.
96. after you’ve worked hard to get what you want, take the time to enjoy it.
97. take life one step at a time.
98. don’t worry about tomorrow, just make it through today.
99. do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
100. live the present – it’s irreplaceable.
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