The things we see and hear often make us think. For example, my favourite film is called Pay it Forward. Watch it. It suggests a different way of living and quite frankly can touch the heart.
But, today I wish to share with yo a quote from a RomCom, a good toast to remember for gatherings of friends:
Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.
Monday, 25 January 2010
Monday, 18 January 2010
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
I have always observed that to succeed in the world one hsould appear like a fool but be wise!
Charles de Montesquieu
Charles de Montesquieu
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Faith
Conscious faith is freedom,
Emotional faith is slavery,
Mechanical faith is foolishness.
G. I. Gurdjieff
I wanted to share this with you because I like it.
Emotional faith is slavery,
Mechanical faith is foolishness.
G. I. Gurdjieff
I wanted to share this with you because I like it.
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Inspiration
I find myself with a distinct lack of the above. I have never really been arty, I'm not good at writing poetry or music...but I like to think that I live my life happily finding inspiration to guide me through the tough times...
So, as you can imagine, I have been wondering why I am so un-inspired. I think that seeking for inspiration has blinded me to being inspired. I have tried to find inspiration and like the elusive Scarlet Pinpernell she elluded me...
I have broken the chain.
Yeasterday I decided to smile at EVERYONE. I had a good response and found my day to be a happier one (either people thought I was incredibly polite or quite MAD)...I couldn't care less either way. I then read a BLOG...it inspired me. A friend talking about family. It was lovely.
There is no rhyme or reason to this entry really...
Maybe just to say, if you feel un-inspired stop looking for it. It will find you...
So, as you can imagine, I have been wondering why I am so un-inspired. I think that seeking for inspiration has blinded me to being inspired. I have tried to find inspiration and like the elusive Scarlet Pinpernell she elluded me...
I have broken the chain.
Yeasterday I decided to smile at EVERYONE. I had a good response and found my day to be a happier one (either people thought I was incredibly polite or quite MAD)...I couldn't care less either way. I then read a BLOG...it inspired me. A friend talking about family. It was lovely.
There is no rhyme or reason to this entry really...
Maybe just to say, if you feel un-inspired stop looking for it. It will find you...
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Aren't I GOOD?!
Well...it's about a quarter to 8 on the 6th Jan 2010. I've been at work for 20 minutes! God Damned snow! I thought the roads would be treacherous (which they are in places) but on the most part...dare I say it...the council have outdone themselves on the main roads.
So, I sit here. Waiting for the inevitable. There will be people who live closer to work than I that don't make it in today. There will be people who simple tell their bosses their roads are impassable and they can't come in. But, I work in facilities. We must be the ONLY dept that NEVER get any slack...on anything!
Do I have a mind to work my arse off today?! No. Do I have a mind to sack it off, sit here thinking about the journey home and wish I worked in a school given that they are all closed?! YES!
But, I think my little ramble today should have meaning. So here it goes. I'd like you all (I think 2 of you read this regularly - you know who you are) to spare a thought today for anyone who works in the emergency services, hospitals, and councils around you. It's very easy to criticise in our position. Too easy in fact. But try and bear in mind the fact that without such people we would be blind and stranded by weather such as this.
Remember the people around the world who have never be able to appreciate the joy of snow, focus on the joys. All of you who have children in your life will understand.
SO! Take care. Of yourselves and those you love. Whereas snow is beautiful and fun; like fire it can burn you forever.
Finally, my thoughts are with the family of one of my closest friends. I hope today goes well...or as well as they can at any rate.
So, I sit here. Waiting for the inevitable. There will be people who live closer to work than I that don't make it in today. There will be people who simple tell their bosses their roads are impassable and they can't come in. But, I work in facilities. We must be the ONLY dept that NEVER get any slack...on anything!
Do I have a mind to work my arse off today?! No. Do I have a mind to sack it off, sit here thinking about the journey home and wish I worked in a school given that they are all closed?! YES!
But, I think my little ramble today should have meaning. So here it goes. I'd like you all (I think 2 of you read this regularly - you know who you are) to spare a thought today for anyone who works in the emergency services, hospitals, and councils around you. It's very easy to criticise in our position. Too easy in fact. But try and bear in mind the fact that without such people we would be blind and stranded by weather such as this.
Remember the people around the world who have never be able to appreciate the joy of snow, focus on the joys. All of you who have children in your life will understand.
SO! Take care. Of yourselves and those you love. Whereas snow is beautiful and fun; like fire it can burn you forever.
Finally, my thoughts are with the family of one of my closest friends. I hope today goes well...or as well as they can at any rate.
How Long, How Much...
It's been FAR too long since I've done one of these! I don't even want to think about how much stuff I have thought and not documented...things I've done and things that have happened since my last entry...
So, it's 8am Tuesday 5th Jan 2010. My first day back at work and I say: SCREW the rules!
OK, well I think the largest item of news I have is this:
THE 1st PART OF MY VISA APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED!! I am in no little way excited about this. The tunnel is not as long as I thought and the light is all the brighter! However, this presents me with some problems of a personal nature that I didn't imagine I would come across:
I think I'm in love with someone who I can never have completely...and now I'm leaving. Quite frankly I'm confused...melancholy has set in...excitement and sadness are not a good cocktail. I have no idea what I expected to happen. This was always on the cards and she is...taken (for the want of a better word).
So dear people, I have a suggestion about dreams. Dream away! Have as many as you wish! Have more than you could possible do...but try your best not to let the dream carry you away too far...another one might come and rip you away from it...and with that a piece of your heart...
So, it's 8am Tuesday 5th Jan 2010. My first day back at work and I say: SCREW the rules!
OK, well I think the largest item of news I have is this:
THE 1st PART OF MY VISA APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED!! I am in no little way excited about this. The tunnel is not as long as I thought and the light is all the brighter! However, this presents me with some problems of a personal nature that I didn't imagine I would come across:
I think I'm in love with someone who I can never have completely...and now I'm leaving. Quite frankly I'm confused...melancholy has set in...excitement and sadness are not a good cocktail. I have no idea what I expected to happen. This was always on the cards and she is...taken (for the want of a better word).
So dear people, I have a suggestion about dreams. Dream away! Have as many as you wish! Have more than you could possible do...but try your best not to let the dream carry you away too far...another one might come and rip you away from it...and with that a piece of your heart...
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