Whatever

Don Cheadle and Whatever

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VaVH58J0ia0&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DVaVH58J0ia0

The Clydesdale and the Puppy

Friendships can withstand the norm...of yesterday, today or tomorrow
Friends can withstand the challenges of time, distance, chance and logic...
Friendships can last lengths surpassing lifetimes...can extend beyond eternity...exist in infinity

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/01/m-budweiser-super-bowl-ad-the-clydesdales-get-a-puppy-so-get-ready-to-cry.html

Cute Serendipity

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/fashion/weddings/serendipity-1-spreadsheet-0.html?_r=1

The "King of Fruits"

Otherwise known as Durian

As seen on the show Portlandia

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tmitvXIamFc&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DtmitvXIamFc

Factors for Successful Relationships

Decades' worth of research has attempted to pinpoint what, exactly, makes a couple happy. Scientists have followed relationships over the course of years, administered surveys and studied pre-existing data to give the rest of us insightful nuggets of information.

So, who's really the happiest with their significant other? Here's the picture you get when you cobble together the results of various studies on relationships -- a totally implausible pair that reminds us not to put too much stock in these things. There's no reason to force yourself into this idealistic mold when every relationship is, of course, different. But that said, the science is fascinating.

And so, according to research, the happiest couple is...

Not big on texting.
Last year, researchers at Brigham Young University found that couples who apologize, hash out problems or make decisions via text message tend to be less happy in their relationship. Use that handy "call" feature on your phones, people.

Childless.
A 2014 Open University study of 5,000 people of all ages in long-term relationships found that childless married and unmarried couples were happiest.

Married, or not. It's whatever.
A 2012 study in the Journal of Marriage and Family reported few benefits of being married vs. being in a long-term relationship and living together. Marriage was correlated with slight health gains -- probably due to shared healthcare plans -- but there were no significant benefits over cohabitation without tying the knot.

Not fighting a lot anymore, but definitely was at one point.
A 2012 Florida State study found that couples who had "angry but honest" conversations early on in their relationship were happier in the long run.

A first-born and a last-born.
Some psychologists say that when a youngest and oldest child couple up, you've got one person who generally enjoys being taken care of and one who tends to take care of others. This is one of the happiest pairings, according to researchers who believe birth order has a strong effect on relationships.

Not bored.
Boredom begets a feeling of greater distance and unhappiness, say the results of a 2009 study published in the academic journal Psychological Science. Couples asked to select one of seven pairs of circles overlapping in various amounts to represent their marriage were most likely to select separated circles -- representing emotional separation between themselves and their partner -- when bored.

Contributing equally to the household.
Those who agree to share household chores and clearly outline each person's responsibilities are more likely to feel satisfied in their relationship, according to a UCLA study conducted between 2001 and 2004.

Gay...
Britain's 2014 Open University recently published a study [of 5,000 people] suggesting gay couples are "happier and more positive" about their relationships. Heterosexual couples, on the other hand, were found less likely to make time for each other, pursue shared interests and communicate well.


Or straight and feminist...
A 2007 Rutgers study of over 500 individuals found that men and women with feminist partners were more satisfied in their heterosexual relationships.


With a pretty lady and a less-attractive gentleman.
A good-looking wife leads men (and, interestingly, the wives themselves) to feel more satisfied in their marriages, according to a 2013 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The same didn't hold true when husbands believed themselves to be better looking than their wives.




Not into online gaming.
Unless both play. But still, a 2012 study by Brigham Young University researchers found that out of 349 married gamers, 75 percent of their spouses wished their partners would put more effort into their marriage. The researchers posited that it's the hours spent on the game instead of engaging in daily routines that make a difference.


A lot alike...
Couples who shared many of the same traits -- such as "ambitious" or "artistic" -- were predicted to have increased levels of happiness in long-term relationships, according to researchers. “If your partner is helping you become a better person," one researcher told the New York Times, "you become happier and more satisfied in the relationship.”


But without a lot of overlapping Facebook friends.
According to a report that looked at 1.3 million Facebook users, published by employees of the site in 2013, relationship staying power depends on "social dispersion." Couples whose mutual friends know each other are more likely to break up, while couples whose friend circles don't overlap much stay together longer.


Equally thrifty.
A 2009 University of Michigan survey of 1,000 married and unmarried people showed that people tend to choose their spending opposite in marriage -- i.e. over-spenders tend to go for partners who budget carefully -- but that decision leads to more fights and less satisfaction. The happiest couples spend money the same way, whether that means a tendency to splurge or to save.




Very sexually active...
The authors of the 2004 paper "Money, Sex, and Happiness: An Empirical Study" estimate that increasing sexual activity from once a month to once a week increases happiness by the same amount as getting paid an extra $50,000 per year. In a 2011 Australian study of over 6,500 people in long-term relationships, a majority of men and 42 percent of women said they were unhappy with their sex lives -- mostly due to a lack of it.


But took it slow at the start of the relationship.
A 2012 Cornell University study suggested a positive link between waiting over a month to have sex at the beginning of a relationship and perception of long-term satisfaction (at least in women).


Well-rested.
A 2009 University of Arizona study found that better sleep helps men feel better about their relationship, and women who sleep poorly often reported having problems in their relationship.




College-educated.
A 2010 Pew study found a link between college education and the risk of divorce -- that is, people with college degrees were less likely to divorce than their less-educated counterparts. A University of Pittsburgh sociologist also found education and intelligence to be one of the most desirable traits in a partner.


Not winning Oscars.
The "Oscar Curse" is a real thing, say researchers from the University of Toronto. Women who won Oscars between 1936 to 2010 were 1.68 times more likely to divorce, the 2011 report found. Men, however, didn't seem to be significantly affected.


Laughing at the same jokes.
Laughter is good for everyone, but researchers have argued that it's particularly beneficial to long-term relationships. In one study of couples married for at least 45 years, published in 1990, sense of humor was among the top three reasons given for the pair's success.


Genuinely happy for each other.
People who celebrated their partner's achievements as if they were their own experienced greater relationship satisfaction than those who reacted with indifference or belittled the news, according to a study published in The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology in 2006.




Surrounded by people who aren't divorced.
Brown University researchers unveiled a study last year suggesting that married people are 75 percent more likely to divorce if a friend has already done so, and 33 percent more likely if a friend of a friend divorces.


On the same level of drunkenness. Or sobriety.
Couples with uneven drinking habits -- where one was a heavy drinker and the other not -- are significantly more likely to split, a 2013 University at Buffalo Research Institute study found.


Sound like anyone you know? Yeah, maybe not.

What works for some people, mes chers, is of course not bound to work for everyone. The person who does fewer chores might make up for it by cooking amazing meals for their partner, or the couple that spends money differently might also keep separate bank accounts. Two first-borns could break their Type-A molds and stick together forever.

While interesting to read about, researchers likely won't ever be able to give us a recipe for the perfect couple. There are always outliers in any study, and the findings of research like this is likely to change as relationships, as well as the people in them, continue to evolve.



Article by Sara Boboltz
"This Is The Happiest Relationship Ever, according to Science"

Pastor Jarrid gets his cake...and Eats it too!

On Jarrid’s blog post titled, “I’m Dating Someone Even Thought I’m Married,” he writes:

“I have a confession to make. I’m dating someone even though I’m married.

She’s an incredible girl. She’s beautiful, smart, cunning, strong, and has an immensely strong faith in God. I love to take her out to dinner, movies, local shows, and always tell her how beautiful she is. I can’t remember the last time I was mad at her for longer than five minutes, and her smile always seems to brighten up my day no matter the circumstances.

Sometimes she will visit me at work unannounced, make me an incredible lunch, or even surprise me with something she personally baked. I can’t believe how lucky I am to be dating someone even though I am married. I encourage you to try it and see what it can do for your life.

Oh! Did I mention the woman I am dating is my wife? What did you expect?

Just because you’re married, doesn’t mean your dating life should end.

I need to continue to date my wife even after I marry her. Pursuing my wife shouldn’t stop just because we both said, “I do.” Way too many times do I see relationships stop growing because people stop taking the initiative to pursue one another.

Dating is a time where you get to learn about someone in a special and unique way. Why would you want that to ever stop? It shouldn’t. Those butterflies you got on the first date shouldn’t stop just because the years have passed. Wake up each day and pursue your spouse as if you are still on your first few dates. You will see a drastic change for the better in your relationship.

When it comes to any relationship, communication and the action of constant pursuit is key. Nobody wants to be with someone who doesn’t want to pursue them whole-heartedly.

I encourage you to date your spouse, pursue them whole-heartedly, and understand that dating shouldn’t end just because you said, “I do.”

- Jarrid Wilson”

"This Man Is Dating Someone Even Though He’s Married. Sounds Disgusting, But I’m On His Side."

Jarrid Wilson is a husband, pastor, author, and blogger. And this is his confession.

Best Dating Advice

Someone asked me this week, "What is the one piece of dating advice you can give that is guaranteed to work?" It didn't take me long at all to answer this. It did, however, take me a long time to figure it out.

We are inundated with dating and relationship advice in books, seminars, webinars, columns, therapists, movies, television and the ever-present and mostly unsolicited advice from our married friends. However, before we can ever begin to follow any rules or advice, we must absolutely implement this one simple, yet so profound step. It is guaranteed to work. I promise that your relationships will change for the better.

This one step sounds so simple and may even be laughable to some. It's often overlooked. It's easier said than done. Ready?

Love yourself first. That's it. Love yourself before anyone else.

I know many of you may be thinking the exact same thing I thought when I first heard this. Of course I love myself. But how many times do we beat ourselves up for wrong decisions we've made? Or judge ourselves over how much we weigh? Or put ourselves down because we're not where we thought we'd be at a certain age in life? Or stay angry with ourselves because we broke a promise we said we'd keep to ourselves? Being gentle and forgiving with ourselves is the first step in loving ourselves first.

Think of yourself as a little 8-year-old girl. Would you talk to her the same way you talk to yourself now? Probably not. You would want to hold that little girl in your arms, telling her it's OK. Giving her compliments and encouragement. Telling her she is beautiful and strong. Telling her we all make mistakes and we learn and grow and do better from them.

If you are yearning for love in your life, how much love are you giving yourself? You want attention from a man, but how much attention are you giving yourself, doing the things that bring you joy in life? You wish your man would give you more compliments, but how many times do you compliment yourself?

We are taught that being selfish is a bad thing. That we should think of others first. But as my wonderful mentor and intuitive healer Teresa Brandise has taught me, airline flight attendants tell you to put your own oxygen mask on first before putting one on a child for a reason. We can't take care of another until we take care of ourselves first. And we can never expect to receive love from another unless we love ourselves first. So we learn that becoming "self-ish," being loving to ourselves first, is a good thing!

All the love we ever need is truly inside of us. Once we are able to connect to that love, we become magnets drawing in others that also love themselves as much as we love ourselves. And that's where the magic happens. We no longer look to others to complete us (thank you, Jerry Maguire, for making us think otherwise). We know that we are whole, complete and loving beings and we are able to share ourselves with another instead of being dependent upon them for our happiness. We then complement each other's lives instead of falling into the interdependence trap in which partners rely on each other for their individual need fulfillment.

Try this for three weeks. It sounds hokey and new age-y, but it will flip a switch on your self-worth, thus changing the direction of your relationships with others. Look in the mirror each morning and tell yourself "I love you." Give yourself a compliment or two. You may laugh, feel silly and you may even get to a point where you cry. Whatever you feel is OK. Just do it for three weeks. Watch as your inner strength rises, you find more confidence and you care less what others think of you. You come into alignment with your authentic self. People will compliment you on your outward self because they see your inner self, or soul, shining. Your love for yourself will be evident to all around you!

Just like any other practice, self-love takes dedication. Nurture, compliment and give yourself attention on a daily basis. Practice this one simple step before you try any other relationship rules, regulations or advice. And if you find things not going right in your life or relationships, remember to turn inward and love you first!


Article by Kelley Whitis
"The One Piece of Dating advice guaranteed to Work"
Writer and Founder of:  Linda's Voice, A non-profit ending domestic abuse

If God Exists...how would our meeting With God be?

Meeting God...






You were on your way home when you died.


It was a car accident. Nothing particularly remarkable, but fatal nonetheless. You left behind a wife and two children. It was a painless death. The EMTs tried their best to save you, but to no avail. Your body was so utterly shattered you were better off, trust me.


And that's when you met me.


"What... what happened?" You asked. "Where am I?"


"You died," I said, matter-of-factly. No point mincing words.


"There was a... a truck and it was skidding..."


"Yup." I said.


"I... I died?"


"Yup. But don't feel bad about it. Everyone dies." I said.


You looked around. There was nothingness. Just you and me. "What is this place?" You asked. "Is this the afterlife?"


"More or less," I said.


"Are you god?" You asked.


"Yup." I replied. "I'm God."


"My kids... my wife," you said.


"What about them?"


"Will they be alright?"


"That's what I like to see," I said. "You just died and your main concern is your family. That's good stuff right there."


You looked at me with fascination. To you, I didn't look like God. I just looked like some man. Some vague authority figure. More of a a grammar school teacher than the almighty.


"Don't worry," I said. "They'll be fine. Your kids will remember you as perfect in every way. They didn't have time to grow contempt for you. Your wife will cry on the outside, but will be secretly relieved." "To be fair, your marriage was falling apart. If it's any consolation, she'll feel very guilty for feeling relieved."


"Oh," you said. "So what happens now? Do I go to heaven or hell or something?"


"Neither," I said. "You'll be reincarnated."


"Ah," you said. "So the Hindus were right."


"All the religions are right in their own way," I said. "Walk with me."


You followed along as we strolled in the void. "Where are we going?"


"Nowhere in particular," I said. "It's just nice to walk while we talk."


"So what's the point, then?" You asked. "When I get reborn, I'll just be a blank slate, right? A baby. So all my experiences and everything I did in this life won't matter?"


"Not so!" I said. "You have within you all the knowledge and experiences of all your past lives. You just don't remember them right now."


I stopped walking and took you by the shoulders. "Your soul is more magnificent, beautiful, and gigantic than you can possibly imagine. A human mind can only contain a tiny fraction of what you are. It's like sticking your finger in a glass of water to see if it's hot or cold. You put a tiny part of yourself into the vessel, and when you bring it back out, you've gained all the experiences it had."


"You've been a human for the last 34 years, so you haven't stretched out yet and felt the rest of your immense consciousness. If we hung out here for longer, you'd start remembering everything. But there's no point doing that between each life."


"How many times have I been reincarnated then?"


"Oh, lots. Lots and lots. And into lots of different lives." I said. "This time around you'll be a Chinese peasant girl in 540 A.D."


"Wait, what?" You stammered. "You're sending me back in time?"


"Well, I guess technically. Time, as you know it, only exists in your universe. Things are different where I come from."


"Where you come from?" You pondered.


"Oh, sure!" I explained. "I come from somewhere. Somewhere else. And there's others like me. I know you'll want to know what it's like there but you honestly won't understand."


"Oh." You said, a little let down. "But wait, if I get reincarnated to other places in time, could I have interacted with myself at some point?"


"Sure. Happens all the time. And with both lives only aware of their own timespan, you don't even know its happening."


"So what's the point of it all?"


"Seriously?" I asked. "Seriously? You're asking me for the meaning of life? Isn't that a little stereotypical?"


"Well, it's a reasonable question." You persisted.


I looked in your eye. "The meaning of life, the reason I made this whole universe, is for you to mature."


"You mean mankind? You want us to mature?"


"No. Just you. I made this whole universe for you. With each new life you grow and mature, and become a larger and greater intellect."


"Just me? What about everyone else?"


"There is no one else," I said. "In this universe, there's just you, and me."


You stared blankly at me. "But all the people on Earth..."


"All you. Different incarnations of you."


"Wait. I'm everyone!?"


"Now you're getting it." I said, with a congratulatory slap on the back.


"I'm every human who ever lived?"


"Or who will ever live, yes."


"I'm Abraham Lincoln?"


"And you're John Wilkes Booth." I added.


"I'm Hitler?" You said, appalled.


"And you're the millions he killed."


"I'm Jesus?"


"And you're everyone who followed him."


You fell silent.


"Every time you victimized someone," I said, "You were victimizing yourself. Every act of kindness you've done, you've done to yourself. Every happy and sad moment ever experienced by any human was, or will be, experienced by you."


"Why?" You asked me. "Why do all this?"


"Because someday, you will become like me. Because that's what you are. You're one of my kind. You're my child."


"Whoa." You said, incredulous. "You mean I'm a god?"


"No. Not yet. You're a fetus You're still growing. Once you've lived every human life throughout all time, you will have grown enough to be born." 


"So the whole universe," you said. "It's just..."


"An egg of sorts." I answered. "Now it's time for you to move on to your next life."


And I sent you on your way.

I don't know any more Z

Are you saying that it's the right place, but wrong time?
As I told my sister yesterday...I have a funny way of showing I care.  Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.  Either way...what is not to be misconstrue...I have emotions that drive me there....
You may not be here...or there...
But someday you might be....either way....
You
Are
Somewhere
Right This very
S
e
c
o
n
d
....
Just, not with me...here today...or probably the day after tomorrow...
will you?
Karma knows your road, Karma plays our games...
Karma seems to win, almost always

If You Love a Person....

How far are...
you willing to go?
Are willing to come to a place...
like this? Or that?
Are you ready to Be fed to the masses? Staked in Public?
Are you willing to sacrifice your blood and sweat...
and search for that rose in a bush full of thorns?
Would you go in there blind folded?

Don't we do that here?
...
Isn't scary?
But true.

Logic from the Heart

A Conversation with Live Laugh Love Dream 3

Head: OK, Heart. Time to get it together. You've been living in fantasy too long, and it's time to snap out of it and embrace reality again.

Heart: But... but... but... but... but...

Head: See, that's what I mean. You're all muddled.

Heart: What I was trying to say is that I like fantasy. It makes me happy. I want to make the most of this life, enjoy good food, good wine, good friends, love with abandon. What's the point of life if you don't really live? Fantasy, dreams, daydreams give me wings, help me soar.

Head: Yes, but what happens when you fall? When you crash and burn? Who has to pick up the pieces, help you see things logically, rationally? Help you understand and move on? Me, and I'm tired of it. If you'd just be logical for once, you'd see it makes much more sense to live in reality.

Heart: I know you're the one to pick up the pieces, and that's what makes this a great partnership. I understand reality. I know reality, but I choose to have fun. Bills, taxes, death, stress, rude people, atrocities, natural disasters, zombie apocalypse (joking - I know that's not real... yet...) - all of those make up reality. I know they're there. I know they exist, but I don't want them to make up my entire existence. I just can't live that way.

Head: You're impossible.

Heart: That's why you love me.

Head: *rolling eyes* You're never going to see things my way, are you? It would be so much easier if you would. You wouldn't get hurt. You wouldn't grieve. You wouldn't be in pain. Things wouldn't get to you like they do now. You wouldn't cry at movies or tv shows or stories on SportsCenter.

Heart: I know. I do understand you. It probably would be easier to live numbly. To not love. To not take risks. To not dive in when you know you'll only end up being hurt in the end. But can you truly appreciate joy without knowing sorrow?

Head: Oh, who's being logical now?

Heart: *grinning* Well, I had to appeal to that side of you to get you to see my point. However, like Mark Twain wrote, Life is short. Break the rules. Forgive quickly. Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that makes you smile. Oh and,Explore. Dream. Discover.

Head: That Mark Twain really gets on my nerves. Oscar Wilde too, and that new guy you seem to adore lately. What's his name? Oh yeah, Tyler Knott Gregson. They all fill you with romanticized notions and make my job that much harder.

Heart: Oh come on, Head. I know you love a challenge.

Head: Dammit. You know me too well. Carry on then. I'll be here to pick you up when you fall.

Heart: See? A perfect partnership.

Head: *sigh*

Flirt Like Jill

If we could all walk into a party and booty wave like Beyonce, working the room at a holiday party would be NBD. And although we might not all look, sound, or dance like her, we can all take a cue from Queen Bey's self-confidence. The key to being a good flirt is to do so unapologetically, effortlessly, and in the most authentic way possible. There's no one way to flirt; in fact, the best ways incorporate your own personal quirks with some tried and true sex appeal to really get the ball rolling. We all know you need to lock eyes, smize (don't know how? There's an app for that.) and then look away. But for those of us who need to step our game up this season, here are 7 dos and don'ts of flirting.

7. Steal the spotlight. This move is not for wallflowers (though you aren't relegated to wallflower status for life). The only thing that separates the thunder-stealing life of the party from the rest of us is that she doesn't care what other people think about her. The result is super sexy. So why not give it a try? All eyes will be on you. For inspiration, check out Maria Menounos performing "Santa Baby" on a recent episode of The Mindy Project.

6. Approach a group of people mid-chat. This move can be tricky, and the last thing you want to do is recall memories of being dissed by the cool crew in the school cafeteria. But, if you pull it off, you are boss, and demonstrate the keen confidence of infiltrating a clique. Anyone is lying if she says it's not frightening to approach a group of people mid-chat and chime in. The trick is to be bold and announce you are doing exactly that. Try saying something like, "I'm eavesdropping, but I couldn't resist saying, I totally agree with..." and then add your two cents. Commit to the group for at least a cocktail, otherwise you will look rude. And be sure to engage others -- not just your crush -- in the group.

5. Be savvy about how you offer compliments. You never want to give an insincere compliment. So choose your compliments wisely and really mean them. One way to make certain you appear genuine is to forgo the "I like/love" introduction to the compliment. Instead, make a declaration, and the more specific, the better. For example, rather than saying, "I love your eyes," try: "Your eyes are intriguing." Then, spark a conversation that shows you are invested and interested in what you are complimenting. "What color are they? Violet? Gray? I feel like we're in an Edith Wharton novel." (Hey, I'm a writer.)

4. Never flirt with someone else's partner. Okay, mistakes happen. Sometimes it's unclear if two people are together or... not. But when you are sure someone is spoken for, keep it moving and get your flirt on with someone else. Flirting is a delicate dance, and while you're coyly demanding attention, you can still be a lady. No one wants to be with someone who's addicted to attention. And though flirting can be harmless and you might be flattered when someone flirts with your partner, not everyone shares this sentiment.

3. Get him or her to make the first move. This might seem a little manipulative, but, I prefer to think of it as strategic. Approaching your crush head-on may be too bold for you. But there are ways you can "insert" yourself, make yourself visible and have him or her approach you. Because I'm naturally clumsy, (maladroit, if feeling sexy) I've literally bumped into a handsome stranger and made it work for me. Though I've never had the stones to intentionally try this maneuver, I think it's a good one! The key is to be able to read social cues and know when to make your move. Just be sure that when you strike, you do so deliberately, even if your move is seemingly not so. In other words, go all in and commit to your strategy.

2. Do not rely on alcohol, your friend, or smart phone to do your bidding. Flirting is fun, so enjoy it. You cannot if you employ any of the above three methods. Plus, you'll end up looking lame.

1. Do you. There's a reason this is the #1 tip to being a good flirt: because the things that make you who you are ring true. We all have our signature moves -- leaning in close, talking with a faux British accent, spraying our hair with perfume, touching a person gently on the arm, admitting to flirting while flirting. These are the classic rituals of courtship that send our crushes the message that we are open for possibilities. Embrace them in all their glorious silliness or ferocity, and remember to put yourself out there. The worst that happens is that he or she rejects you. I promise you -- you'll survive.


Article by Author Jill Di Donato
"7 Tips to Help Get your Flirt On"

Harmoni

It's a euphonic melody...note by note...
sweet and melodic echoes, sinfully tune my innocent ears...
Chimes that rhyme...songs that soothe...
your voice,
Delicate
and
Demur
Decorate my mind
with Beloved treasures
Prized by All the Kings and Queens
who sit
Side by Side...on golden thrones
Powerless in death, immortal with time
Untouched by corruption
Defined with an unspeakable beauty 
Bounded by an unimaginable paradise....
Secrets lie,
Servants sway,
Angels guide...
Wisdom rides...on a road to A Welcome Redemption 
Thunder Rolls, rain falls...
Graceful in a finesse that no dance can wander through
Sheltered by mentors...privileged,
shadowed by unspoken insight
hiding...protecting A primitive logic
Lost in a distant existence
under
Rational,
Prudent
and
Sensible judgement
...
Spoken by myths of mysticism
Daring Love...unbridle deception...
Judgement
and
Decisions
faith & hope
Courage to deter all unwelcome outcomes...
I live here, and in the Now
With Free Will
and 
Unfettered by this (our) society
Be...be who you are
Thrive in your genius,
I accept, I condone
I accept all....

26 Reasons to Celebrate Singledom

1. You don't have to come up with a plan of action when you need to fart.

2. You'll find it easier to make fun of the New York Times' wedding announcements.

3. You don't need to ask polite questions about anyone's day.

4. ...Or listen to their answers.

5. You are available if someone writes a cool "Missed Connections" about you.

6. You don't have to be a plus one at someone else's office Christmas party.

7. You can give your tampons better real estate.

8. You may have met your ex in a weird, awkward or embarrassing way and will no longer have to tell that story.

9. You don't have to go on a 9:00 a.m. bus tour of your own city with someone else's parents when they visit.

10. You can take showers for as long as you want (and, since the best ideas come when you're in the shower, you just might cure cancer).

11. You can lick your fingers after eating Doritos without worrying about a horrified audience.

12. You get all the chocolates if you stay in a hotel that still puts them on pillows.

13. Your Facebook updates are less likely to make your friends gag.

14. Taylor Swift and Adele wrote their best songs after breakups. You might too.

15. You won't get stuck in the bathroom with just one piece of toilet paper.

16. You won't have to wipe yourself with just one piece of toilet paper.

17. You will be able to throw yourself into your work. This means you'll probably end up getting a raise. (Congratulations!)

18. You can come home late and not stumble around in the dark when you get undressed.

19. You will save money by not going through couples' therapy.

20. You no longer have to listen to someone else clipping their fingernails.

21. ...Or toenails.

22. You don't have to answer, "What time do you think you'll be home?"

23. You don't have to ask someone, "What time do you think you'll be home?" and then worry when they're not.

24. You don't have to summarize the last four seasons of your favorite TV show for someone as you watch its finale.

25. You can put your hands up when you hear "All the single ladies..." and not feel like a fraud.

26. You can walk faster when you're not holding someone's hand.



Article by Melissa Sher
"26 Reasons to Celebrate your Break-Up"
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Lust Obligates Vulnerable Emotions

Love is an enigma.  Love leaves us with no inhibitions...Love can Jade us...
Love Charms Us...and it can confuse us...
Sometimes we can't love what's best, other times we love what will hurt us the most (or the worst).
Love is unforgiving...
Love leaves NOTHING on the table, nor anything for logic.  
Love abandons common sense, love will leave you feeling restless or hopeless.
Outright hypnotic.
Even ruthless...
Love can make you feel invincible....Indestructible...
Even delusional.
Love has one rule...that it will follow No Rules
Love is fire
Sometimes without smoke
Love is a mirror
Sometimes without a reflection
Love Lies
Love Cheats
Love Seduces
love has No discipline
Love has no contain
Love will never break...only betray
Love robs us of our destiny, and poisons possibilities
Love
cost
me
My Mind,
My Body,
My Soul
and
My Spirit

I am still waiting for a chance to show love,
How Much I can Be what you never thought...
Even Dreamed of...
I know you haven't found your love...
I know you won't find it either
Not Unless you visit 
What you refuse to see...

I may be wrong...but I know that I am anything but
But love will redeem...
G
I
V
E
your love a chance
to live, to feel...to experience...
L O V E
as if no one is watching
as is you will your heart can't die....
Love To Live Forever

All I have to do is Dream

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX0ws6y7p5g

Words that can make you cry

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4g80EwV0CJM&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D4g80EwV0CJM

Facts are Facts Darling

"The longer you wait for something,the more you'll appreciate it when it arrives.Anything worth having is usuallyworth the wait!"

Dogs Love Bacon

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nGeKSiCQkPw&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DnGeKSiCQkPw