I can't stop thinking about this quote I read yesterday that goes like this, "I read until I am the thing renewed." I love how this quote is articulated. When I read, I feel like I'm growing in wisdom, humility, cleverness, charm and so much more. The words become a part of me and change me for the better. They speak to my spirit and stir my soul. With each word and with each page until the last - I am the thing renewed.
There's nothing like reading a great book, right? It's funny how each book I read becomes a favorite. I long for the words to teach me, to speak to me, as if they were written for only me... I read with urgency to reach the end, to fully taste the richness, and for a moment...savor them...while wishing it never ends.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
W.O.W = Words of wisdom...
I recently read that when dealing with difficult relationships and friction with family members or amongst friends (or frenemmies) that, "understanding and tolerance is the only path to friendship." I love this sentiment and resolve to exercise these attitudes (however idealistic they might be :S ) to simply get along...
Sunday, March 29, 2009
for a laugh... or for some good advice...
I sent the following segment from an email I wrote to my sister-in-laws. It's about negotiating spending money for an upcoming girls weekend. "Some" of my sisters (in-laws) thought it was funny, "some" did not, but maybe you will....
When negotiating with your hubbies for fundage$, you'll get what you want if you say (don't ask) it with a smile : ) and start out high, then negotiate down to what you really want... Make sure your dollar amount either starts or ends with a 3 because you can say Threeeee with a smile. Try it. Threeeee :). 16 and 20 are also magic numbers that can be said with a smile, but then your hubbie might get suspicious when you propose a strange dollar amount. Negotiating right after dinner when he's full and happy also helps. Good luck!
When negotiating with your hubbies for fundage$, you'll get what you want if you say (don't ask) it with a smile : ) and start out high, then negotiate down to what you really want... Make sure your dollar amount either starts or ends with a 3 because you can say Threeeee with a smile. Try it. Threeeee :). 16 and 20 are also magic numbers that can be said with a smile, but then your hubbie might get suspicious when you propose a strange dollar amount. Negotiating right after dinner when he's full and happy also helps. Good luck!
I'll bet you wouldn't have guessed... or would you?...
I thought I would add a link to an article I wrote for a magazine blog... enjoy.
http://segullah.org/guest-post/confessions-of-a/
http://segullah.org/guest-post/confessions-of-a/
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