Wednesday, February 26, 2014

I Just Wanted You to Know

(FYI)

Every time you touch my soul,
you make me smile and glow....
Even on days when I am covered by the clouds
Immersed in the dark...
and the rain is falling Hard
Endlessly
On My Road
Drowning my path, belittling my soul...

Your touch, your Words
Become that crack in the sky
That light escapes
and Warms my Skin and dries my soil...
it keeps me company on days that I feel alone
On Those Days that I know that the world is here
To hit me, and watch me fall

Yet, your touch...your words
Are always soothing,
Always comforting

In your Words
Is where I see
The World...bright and clear
and Stand Tall
In Your Words
Is where I am never Judged
Only Loved and Adored
In your Words
Is where I find a home
A home that forgives and accepts
A world free of judgement,
Free of Hurt...
Free from ignorance, free of consequence
Free to Root, Free to Sprout...
Free to Be Me

Where I am loved, adored and accepted...

I Quit

That's it...I've Had it!!
I Officially Resign!
From....?
Adulthood!!!
From this point on out...
ALL of my decisions,
Will be determined using the
Eenie - Meenie - Minie - Moe Method

P
L
U
S

ALL of my Arguments will be Finalized
when
...
I Stick my Tongue Out
:-P

Got It?
Good!
Don't Forget it!
So, Keep it!

Now, if you will Need Me...
I will be out for Recess.

No, I Am Not

I'm Not Sorry, Why Should I Be?  I Meant It Once...But, I Regret It Now.  I Was Sincere, In All My Apologies...Not To Sound Disingenuous Now...But, I Don't Regret My Actions Now.  Nope, Not Even A Little Bit.

How
I
Wish
That
I
Could
Undo
All Those Stupid Apologies.

I Realize That You Never Deserved Any Of Them.

Not
A
Single
One

Time Has It's Way Of Sorting Those Things Out

For Me,
For You...And
For Everyone In Between.

No, I Am Not Sorry...
But, Who Cares Now.


Does
This
Make
Me
A
Bad
Person?

Precious

Your Mind
as beautiful as it may be...
Is reminiscent of a parachute...
It
O N L Y
works
when
It's

O
P
E
N

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Blind

I think too much about everything.  It is my gift And my curse.  It's where I go to and come from.  It's how's I live, it's where I'll die.  It's neither here, nor there...but everywhere.

F
E
E
D

My deadened mind.
Feed this beast that lay inside.

I am in no clique. No Thank You...I'd rather starve under the desert sun...than give thanks to a thankless group of moaning mopers that merely exist to feed and breed....
What a pity...what a waste...

Feed Me More...
I want your Real ideas...I want your Sincere thoughts...
Crumble up your disguises...
Burn, Slash...Crush...Destroy...
Scatter the Mindless Herds that have blanketed Heaven
A L L ow  M E
To free your Minds

Escape to a paradise...
Free from judgement, free from punishment

Think of me as a roaming Rorschach. 
One in which draws others out from a darkened blindness...I do my best work, when left to think undisturbed.

Feel my Thought, Speak with my Voice...
Live, the path I am walking on...with 
Mercy
Compassion
and 
Understanding

That Road is all of Ours

My Wise Physician

Once Told me...
(In All His Truth)
"The Cure
for
A Sickened Spirit
Is a healthy
Touch
of Love."

"Is that so?"
I asked."
"But,
what
if
The Cure
fails?"

He Responds,
"Then Increase The Love."

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Bluefish Cove Octopuss

From tentacle to tentacle, this twenty foot long sea monster tried to make two new friends (and steal their camera!).  Too bad a little thing like manners reared it's head and forced a different fate.
Sometimes, social awkwardness can be a welcoming and cute approach...other times, not as much.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JnrHmTQJk98&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DJnrHmTQJk98


Monday, February 17, 2014

May We Have One Last Dance

Ask..ask if you must...but I still won't dance
Not with you, not with anyone...
Don't blame yourself,
It's not you...it's me
(Haven't you noticed?  It's always about me)

So, please don't ask...

My hips can't move
My feet won't budge
That rhythm you hear...
Falls on my deaf ears...

Don't try to understand...
I don't...
I can't
I don't dance...I just can't

It's not you,
It me
I am a big,
Phat Phony...
too big to dance

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Did you Know?

Women are angels, it true...so very True!
if you break their wings 
(Not That I am that Type of Person...but...)
They just continue flying around..........on their broom sticks.
They are flexible like that. :)

To Those Fools that are Blockheads

Just for the Records,
Yours, Mine and Everyone Else's...
I
Don't
Care
if you Block me.

For many Obvious reasons...best of all, you probably will never read this (since I assume once you block me, you will have no interest nor any ability to troll through my profile and read my F U post here).

First Reason
You DON'T know me.  No you don't, nor will you.  You won't know me even if I help you out with your flat tire...you will have no idea.  Since I am a bigger person, I will still help you and Not Concern myself with your sheltered outlook on whether or not you can or will be 'bothered' by my presence.  Not knowing me ultimately will be your loss!

Reason Number Two
It doesn't affect me.  You know, that measly little block.  If anything it lessens the meaningless mumbo jumbo that I have to triage through.

Reason Number Three
Since I hold NO type of prejudice against anyone...
(Look People, we are not On This Planet to Judge Anyone! That is NOT OUR JOB)
I truly have not done anything to warrant your petty animosity.
For that matter, I am not disrespectful...nor some deranged pervert.  Albeit, these guys certainly can liven up any simple routine...but, fortunately...I am No Pervert...Sorry to Disappoint!
So, I made a joke that went over your head (which from the looks of it, is not that hard to do)...I am not insulting nor picking on anyone (I will leave that part up to you).

Fourth Reason Why I don't Give A Rat's Arse
Your opinion, as fine and dandy as it may or may not be...it's still your opinion...and you're entitled to it...So You can have it.

Fifth Reason
My friends (which clearly out number yours or not...not that I am keeping count) have made me forget this childish nonsense...with stories and jokes that create more emotion and provoke much higher thought.
My friends Rule...too bad that you probably will never meet any of them...it's your loss, who knows if you ever met any if them...you just may learn something new...something worth thinking about.

The sixth reason why...
I Do Not Need the affirmation of a complete stranger(s).  Nope, I don't.  Yes, you are a stranger, sorry.
I am confident in who I am.  What you say or do will not change that!
Got it?
Good!  Keep it now!!!

VII
I will probably never even find out that you blocked me.
Ha, the jokes on you!
(You try to belittle or insult my humanism...and your message never arrives!)

Eight...what can I possibly add here?
Well, for starters...Eight is a lucky number.  Turn it on its side...and you have infinity.
Yup there are infinite reasons why your blocks mean nothing to me...Nor should they.
But, what you really need to do is look in the mirror and realize that I am not the problem.
Got Me?
Good!

I find Only Small minded people need the strength of a blocking tool...but that's just My Opinion....which I am fully entitled to.
As you are to yours.

Thanks for Reading.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Changing the World One Day at a Time

"too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."

Leo Buscaglia

20 Facts that Our Dogs want us to always Remember

We all love our dogs, here are some important facts about being a dog owner.
Enjoy the Article:

http://www.dogheirs.com/dogsarefamily/posts/5106-20-essential-facts-dog-lovers-must-always-remember-the-last-one-comes-with-a-tissue-alert

How to Deal With Your Boss...The Bully

Well...here is one technique.  One in which I won't recommend...unless you won't mind getting fired.

Standing up to a bully in the workplace can be difficult, especially when the bully is your boss. Stress expert Becki Houlston finally confronted her boss by leaving him on the side of the freeway after a client meeting. She shared her story on HuffPost Live.

Houlston said that her boss would repeatedly belittle her in presentations, often winking at her or telling her to shut up in front of coworkers. "His leadership skills probably would've made the boss from the TV show 'The Office' -- they would make him look like a really good leader."

But she soldiered on and was successful, landing a big meeting with a potential client. "On the way back from attending this appointment, I was driving the car and he was in the passenger seat. And he was just moaning and moaning and moaning in my ear for the next hour," she explained to host Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani.

"And it was like out of nowhere, it was like my self-esteem arrived and said, 'not for one minute moment can you take this, at all, not for one minute moment. You do not have to put up with this.'"

"This automatic system went into place, which sort of surprised me a little bit, because in an instant, I came up with a plan to dump him at the side of the freeway," she continued. "And as I thought it, I ended up doing it."

Houlston pretended that there was an issue with the car's tire in order to get her boss out of the car. "Knowing him as I did, I knew that he would jump out of the car because of course, you know, I couldn't possibly look at what was wrong with my wheel."

"Fortunately for me, it couldn't have worked more perfect because he jumped out of the car and stood really clear of it. So I knew that it was safe for me to just floor it. And the weather conditions were nice -- it wasn't cold or wet -- which I thought was quite kind of me at the time."

She drove away, refusing to look back in case she became racked with guilt. The action ended up being an impetus for Houlston to examine what she wanted from her career, which eventually led to her becoming a life coach and stress expert.

If your boss is a bully, I recommend that you leave.  That is a dysfunctional relationship...one in which no one should be subjected to.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

I don't Need a Reason Why

"10 Reasons Why You Should Date A Girl Who Practices Yoga"

I’ve never been into the cardio side of exercise. Treadmills are just a quantifiable measure of my inability to run a nine-minute mile, and with all the huffing and puffing and feeling like I’m about to die, it’s just never been my thing.

I was searching for a more pleasurable alternative to the gym-rat laboratories that have sprouted in my neighborhood, when I came across a lovely glass-windowed studio. The women inside not only looked effortlessly toned, but also incredibly happy and so well-balanced. That’s the day I joined a yoga and pilates studio. My body and I have been feeling whole and sound ever since.

Recently, I tried aerial yoga at the Om Factory. I was nervous because I’ve always been irrationally afraid of breaking my neck (don’t ask — leftover from a middle school cheerleading accident), but the teacher was extraordinarily accomodating to the array of levels in her class. And, despite those unfounded claims that “you don’t get any exercise from yoga,” I was sweating through the entirety of the class and had trouble getting into my seat the next day.

The best part came, though, when I faced my fears, trusted the soft fabric and suspended upside down using my own body weight as support. All in my first class. I left feeling on a high, and not just because we were dangling off the floor.

Here’s why you should date a girl who practices yoga:
(As if you 'Really Need' a Reason Why?)

1. She effectively deals with stress.

The yoga practice centers your mind and body and is a great way to relieve stress. With each inhale, you take in what you need, and with each exhale, you release what you want to let go. This girl knows how to manage her anxieties, put things into perspective and move on.

2. She’s laid back.

A girl who does yoga quite literally goes with the flow. She wears easy clothing, strives for balance and is flexible when things change. Yoga girls are perfectly content doing something as simple as sitting in a room, breathing with their eyes closed. For this reason, she’ll be happy going on any kind of date with you and won’t have too high of expectations.

3. She likes dim lighting, and heavily breathing, sweating, nearly-naked bodies.

Mmmm, how romantic… sort of. If you’re into doing it with the lights off, then this girl definitely won’t protest (although, with her toned yogi body, you might want to consider leaving them on), as she’s no stranger to working out in the dark. Bonus points for her keen ability to sync her breath with yours.

4. She’s punctual.

A yoga girl always knows to arrive at least 15 minutes before class. She’s an expert when it comes to being on time and prepared, so you can expect her to be prompt on your first date. And with all those yoga accessories, who knows, you might get some ideas…

5. She’s patient.

Increasing your flexibility doesn’t happen overnight. A yoga chick understands that relationships take time to progress and grow deeper, and she’s willing to put in the work. Just as she is patient with her body and in tune with its needs, she will be respectful of your wants throughout your courtship.

6. She can support herself.

Aside from being able to physically uphold her body weight (headstands, anyone?), the yoga girl is also mentally strong. She’s able to focus and rely on herself for emotional support, which yoga helps her to achieve. As such, it’s easy to be in a committed relationship with a yogi because she’s independent and self-motivated.

7. She’s mindful.

Yoga teaches her to be present in the moment, so when she’s with you, she’s all in. She’ll be apt to do mindful things for you, like, say, gift you with a lovely yoga mat of your own on Valentine’s Day!

8. She knows a variety of poses.

Come on, you guys knew this one was coming. I refrained for a good seven reasons.

This isn’t something to be ashamed of, yogis! You ladies know how to climb your partner like a mountain (pose). You’re strong, flexible and physically more able-bodied to perform in the bedroom. No pressure, or anything.

9. She stands tall and proud.

We’re not trying to be cheesy kindergarten instructors about this; a yoga gal really does have great posture and a tall spine. It might be a stretch, but who doesn’t want to date a lady whose odds are in her favor that she won’t be a hunchback when she’s 80?

10. She possesses a sage mind.

A yoga girl is dedicated to carrying out a healthy lifestyle and that includes her relationship with you. Through her insightful practice, she remains grounded; if you do decide to date her (which I’m sure you will after reading this, duh), don’t mess with her chi.


Article by Laura Argintar

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

It's not so simple

Doing the right thing...
It's very difficult, actually...
Why?
Because it must be done at the right time...otherwise, is it still right?
S o m e t i m e s
the right thing, can only be be done at a point in which we learn
But, then....
Is it too late?
Too Soon?
Too Rushed?
Too forced?
Too contrite?
Too embellished?
Too provoked?

What is right?
Obviously, the opposite of wrong is right.
Right?

What if the opposite of wrong is worse?

Life is filled of Rights, Wrongs and What Ifs...
So...
What's Right?  What's Wrong?
Who knows...
Your Guess is just as good as mine.

For the record,
I find people making mistakes all the time.
Most of them are too proud to even accept responsibility.

It's the Strong ones...who defy common thinking...
The Risk Takers
Who Chance...on this life's rights and wrongs...

Those are the people who reap the richest rewards...
Win, lose or draw they still learn
The ups and downs of life.

Rather than wallow on the short road of safe and acceptance.

Maybe in The Next Life

We All get it Right from the beginning...

But, then...what's the joy of living through our learning curve?
Our lessons come from all directions...almost in a constant flow...

Swing.  Swing for the fences...
Always and forever.
From now until Eternity....

And,
If...
One is wrong.
L E A R N
and live
Without fear...
Without cost...
Without a desire to fail...

Instead,
Live Life driven with a desire
To risk, chance, learn and succeed!

Life, Learn, Love
Today,
Yesterday
and
Tomorrow

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Five Personality types to Avoid Dating

You've been dating the same type of guy or gal for years -- controlling, dominating, manipulative -- and you can't seem to break the pattern. Your friends are constantly asking: "Why are you always drawn to these type of people, when they make you so unhappy?"

Do any or all of these former partners remind you of someone in your life? If you examine closely, I bet you'll see a resemblance between these toxic personalities to the earliest relationship you had with the opposite sex: usually, your mother or father.

The Patterns Begin at the Beginning

Our relationships are often based on projected material. We gravitate to people who let us do what we know how to do -- whether positive or negative -- people who are familiar to us. The early patterns of interactions that we learned with our opposite-sex parent might lead us to the same patterns again, keeping us in our comfort zone.

So even though you may keep telling your friends that you want something different -- maybe a more thoughtful partner, one who accepts you for who you are and doesn't try to control you -- you will likely still gravitate to the controlling parental figure, a personality you are familiar with and have experience handling.

Breaking the Early Patterns

As you mature and grow, you may recognize that you want a different kind of partner in your adult life. To know yourself is the first step to gaining the ability to acknowledge and recognize similar patterns in relationships -- and to avoid them. Though still drawn to those familiar personalities, you can choose to deliberately override the compulsion, through conscious awareness.

If you do this, then you make room for the right relationship to enter. Because you have changed, you may begin to attract a different person, a better person.

Five Common Toxic Partner Personalities

From my experience as a researcher and educator, with a Ph.D. in Psychology and Doctorate of Education, I've found a few common toxic personalities that people may tend to be drawn to, based on their early relationship patterns, and the red flags to watch for as you recognize the need to break free from these toxic types.

1. The Dominant and Controlling Partner
An overly intense person who exhibits characteristics of dominance and control -- someone with a temper, who pouts, withdraws, and has to have his or her way.

2. The Narcissist
Narcissism can be hard to detect because, in part, they are great at hiding their self-interests. They are the perfect chameleons, seemingly highly tuned in to your wants and needs. Nevertheless, everything for the narcissist directs back to self-interest. So pay attention: if you date long enough, the narcissist will reveal their need to have it their way, to see things from their perspective, and their demanding behavior will be revealed. Further into the relationship, you may notice that narcissists are punishers and if you don't do things that fulfill their ideal, they become upset and withdraw. Narcissists are manipulative and will do anything possible to accomplish their goal.

3. The "No Room For You" Man/Woman
Watch out for the man or woman who is so focused on themselves that there is really no room for you. You may notice that all the conversations are directed towards them. They may not even ask you about your interests or experiences, never mind your feelings.

4. The Damaged Soul
Then there's the person who is so badly damaged from their own childhood wounding, there is no way that they can be in a healthy relationship, not without serious therapy. Many times the caretaking child becomes the caretaking adult and gravitates to this kind of person. It is extremely important to be aware and recognize this and override the impulse to think that you can make a difference in this person's life. Rescuing is an addiction in itself, and can only lead to serious problems later on in the relationship.

5. The One Without Empathy
Another sign to look for is a person lacking in empathy. This person finds it impossible to relate to the challenges or even triumphs of others who are not like him/her. Empathy can be taught, but if it's missing in an adult, it requires a lot of therapy for rehabilitation.

Again, knowing yourself is the key to recognizing your tendency toward these bad dating patterns. As you use your self-awareness to begin to break free and move toward healthier relationships, one of the most important questions you can ask yourself about someone you are dating is this: does this person share your values? Regardless of whether someone is controlling or supportive, domineering or timid, just like the opposite sex parent you grew up with or radically different, at the end of the day, you can't have a relationship with someone who doesn't share the same core life values as you do.


Article by Dr. Gail Gross
Human Behavior and Education expert
Speaker and Author
Ph. D
Ed. D
"5 Toxic Personalities and How to Break the Dating Pattern"