Top news for the day
Source: GMA News.tv
4 oil firms to roll back pump prices
Four oil companies, including the three largest oil firms in the country, will roll back their pump prices just past midnight Tuesday.
Arroyo to explain martial law decision before Copenhagen trip
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will finally break her silence and explain last week’s controversial imposition of martial law in Maguindanao province, a Palace official said Monday.
LP: Next SWS, Pulse Asia polls to set tone for 2010 campaign
The Liberal Party (LP) is waiting for the December surveys of Social Weather Stations and Pulse Asia, saying their results would set the tone for next year’s campaign.
Ex-AFP comptroller Garcia, family charged with money laundering
The Office of the Ombudsman has filed a money laundering case against former military comptroller Maj. Gen. Carlos F. Garcia (retired) and his family for allegedly amassing millions of unexplained...
Philippines confident of creating more 'green' jobs next year
Starting next year, the Philippine government will be able to create more “green" jobs and workplaces and promote economic growth at the same time.
DOJ chief to run for Quezon congresswoman in 2010 polls
Another Cabinet official threw her hat into the political ring on Monday as Justice Secretary Agnes
Devanadera confirmed she will be taking the place of her sister as candidate for congresswoman in...
Pagasa: Good weather to allow clear view of meteor shower
Stargazers are likely to get a clear view of the annual Geminids meteor shower starting Monday night, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.
Noynoy leads, Villar not far behind in new survey
Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III leads the latest presidential survey of a public relations firm, but Sen. Manny Villar is slowly inching closer, a television report said Sunday.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Holiday weekend treasures on HBO this Christmas season
HBO offers movies which warm the heart and tickle the funny bone during this season of sharing and caring.
‘Pasada Sais Trenta’ wins at 2009 CMMA awards
Nine years ago, DZMM found a way to make rush hour traffic bearable and even enjoyable for motorists.
All’s set for 2009 MMFF
Everything is set for the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival which promises to be bigger and more spectacular than the previous years.
‘Startalk’ hosts fire back at Hayden
“Startalk” hosts Lolit Solis and Butch Francisco fired back at embattled ex-doctor Hayden Kho Jr. over recent issues concerning him.
Richard Gutierrez pleased with DOJ decision
Richard Gutierrez is pleased with the decision of the DOJ to reverse the dismissal of the libel case he filed against a popular entertainment website.
Pokwang clueless about Willie’s latest outburst
Comedienne Pokwang is clueless about the issue concerning Willie Revillame reacting on-air to an ABS-CBN executive who allegedly called him “stubborn.”
Rhian Ramos denies dating Akihiro Sato
Young actress Rhian Ramos ended speculations that she’s dating Brazilian-Japanese model Akihiro Sato.
Booba wants ex-BF to pen her wedding song
Sexy actress Rufa Mae Quinto said she will not only invite ex-boyfriend Erik Santos to her wedding but she will also ask him to write a wedding song for her.
‘Amelia’ watchable despite bad reviews
Although many movie critics have been unkind to “Amelia” it still deserves to be seen if only to spark a renewed interest in her achievements and the mystery surrounding her disappearance.
Isports laang
Source: ABS-CBN News Online
Pinoy is virtual champ in Singapore chess
MANILA, Philippines – It’s in the bag for Pinoy International Master (IM) Enrique Paciencia of the Singapore Chess Federation.
Patriots still atop ASEAN Basketball standings
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Patriots remained the No. 1 squad in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) despite losing to the Brunei Barracudas, 70-95, on Sunday.
DLSU keeps unblemished record in UAAP women's volley
UST, UP and Ateneo also prevailMANILA, Philippines – Pre-season favorites De La Salle University and University of Santo Tomas disposed of separate opponents on Sunday to improve their respective win-loss cards in the 72nd UAAP women’s volleyball tournament at the Arena in San Juan City
.
Accenture ends sponsorship of Tiger Woods
ORLANDO, Florida – A major sponsor of Tiger Woods announced Sunday it was ending its six-year ties with the golf star, saying he "is no longer the right representative" after a blistering sex scandal.
Ateneo Eagles win PCCL title, complete grandslam year
MANILA, Philippines – The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles completed a season sweep of the major collegiate leagues by capturing the 2009 Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) against a hard luck Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws, 74-70, on Sunday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
RP strikes back with 4 golds
VIENTIANE – Arniel Ferrera, the king of hammer throw, and Daniel Coakley, grandson of a pre-war Olympic swimmer, re-established their prominence in the Southeast Asian Games in record-breaking fashions while two other colleagues claimed the other golds as Team Philippines bounced back from an almost-nil performance the other day with four golds yesterday.
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم; Muḥammad bin Rāshid al Maktūm), also Sheikh Mohammed, (born July 15, 1947), is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE
), and the Emir of Dubai.
He is the third of Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum's four sons (members of Dubai's ruling family Al Maktoum and descendants of the House of Al-Falasi, of which he is the tribal leader). From the age of four, Sheikh Mohammed was privately tutored in Arabic and Islamic Studies. In 1955, he began his formal education at Al Ahmedia School. At the age of 10, he moved to Al Shaab School, and two years later, he went to Dubai Secondary School. In August 1966, he and his cousin, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Maktoum, attended the Bell Educational Trust's English Language School in the United Kingdom.
His senior wife is Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum whom he married in 1979. His junior wife is HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, daughter of King Hussein of Jordan and half-sister of current King Abdullah II of Jordan, whom he married on April 10, 2004, and has one child, a daughter, AlJalila, born December 2, 2007. Sheikh Mohammed has 19 children: eight sons and eleven daughters and a pet Lion.
Al Maktoum, his sons, and his daughters are known to be avid in the art of traditional Arabic poems, arts, taking part in projects to aid developing countries such as Jordan, Egypt, the Palestinian Authority and Yemen. They are also sport enthusiasts, especially in horse and camel racing. For example, in the 15th Asian Games in 2006, son Rashid took the individual gold in Endurance, sons Rashid, Ahmed, Majid, and Hamdan took the team gold in Endurance; niece Latifa took a bronze in Show Jumping; and daughter Maitha led the UAE team in taekwondo .
On January 3, 1995, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum signed two decrees that appointed Sheikh Mohammed as Crown Prince of Dubai.
Sheikh Mohammed oversaw the development of numerous projects in Dubai including the creation of the Palm Islands and the luxury Burj Al Arab hotel. He is also promoting the construction of Burj Dubai, which is now the tallest free-standing structure in the world, and will become the official world's tallest building upon its completion in 2009. During his tenure as Crown Prince he set up Dubai Holding, a holding company with multi-diversified businesses and investments. He currently owns 99.67% of the company.
After roughly a decade of de facto rulership, he became the Ruler of Dubai on January 4, 2006 upon the death of his elder brother Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He was also nominated by the President of the UAE, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to be the next Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE on January 5, 2006. The members of the UAE Federal National Council accepted the President's nomination shortly after.
Dubai Cares
In September 2007, he launched the Dubai Cares campaign to raise money to educate 1 million children in poor countries. The campaign is Dubai's contribution to the U.N. Millennium Development Goals for providing Children's Primary Education to every child by 2015. The amount donated to this campaign has exceeded AED 3.4 billion (Approximately US$ 910 million).
Noor Dubai
In September 3, 2008, Sheikh Mohammad also launched a new Ramadan initiative under the name "Noor Dubai", aiming to help the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) in achieving its goals outlined in VISION 2020: the Right to Sight Noor Dubai will treat and provide health services to one million people suffering from treatable blindness and visual impairment in developing countries on a local, regional, and international scale.
Net worth
In June 2009, his wealth was estimated at $12 billion.
Controversies
On 9 March 2007, the London-based Metro newspaper wrongly published a picture of Sheikh Mohammed, attributing it to the terror suspect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. The Metro has since apologized for the error.
Sheikh Mohammed has been accused of encouraging the abduction and enslavement of thousands of boys for use as jockeys in camel races. A class-action suit has been filed in the United States regarding this matter. However, in 2006, the UAE raised a motion to dismiss the lawsuit on grounds that not only are none of the involved parties residing in the U.S., but also due to it potentially jeopardizing the extensive efforts the UAE government has made in partnership with UNICEF to combat this problem. Since 2005, the joint effort has ensured repatriation of hundreds of children formerly employed as camel jockeys and provided them with social services, education, health care and compensation upon return to their home countries. The UAE government devoted $2.7 million in initial funding in 2005 with an additional $9 million for the second phase which provides compensation and claims facilities in Pakistan, Sudan, Mauritania, and Bangladesh. To enforce compliance, a law was passed banning the practice with penalties of jail time and a $27,200 fine. UNICEF praised the UAE’s efforts and publicly expressing their hopes that “the UAE’s programme will serve as a model to other countries in the region, as a means of ending all forms of exploitation of children”.
In July 2007, the suit was dismissed by judge Cecilia Altonaga stating the case did not belong in US courts.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 21:28-32.
What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.'He said in reply, 'I will not,' but afterwards he changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, 'Yes, sir,' but did not go. Which of the two did his father's will?" They answered, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
depredate • \DEP-ruh-dayt\ • verb
*1 : to lay waste : plunder, ravage
2 : to engage in plunder
Example Sentence:
“[O]ne of our party, after being asked by the owner to help depredate a few of the green, squawky birds at a feedlot, took 4 shots and killed over one hundred.” (The Bakersfield Californian, August 16, 2008)
Did you know?
"Depredate" derives primarily from the Latin verb "praedari," meaning "to plunder," an ancestor to our words "predator" and "prey." First appearing in English in the 17th century, the word most commonly appears in contexts relating to nature and ecology, where it is often used to describe the methodical, almost automatic destruction of life. That’s how the film critic Stanley Kauffman, for example, summarized the plot of the famous horror movie Jaws (1975): “A killer shark depredates the beach of an island summer resort. Several people are killed. Finally, the shark is killed. That's the story.”
Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library of life
Dance Like No One's Watching
We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are.
After that we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with, we will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage.
We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, are able to go on a nice vacation, when we retire. The truth is there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when?
Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway. One of my favorite quotes comes from Alfred D Souza.
He said, "For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin -real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life."
This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way, so, treasure every moment that you have. And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time... and remember that time waits for no one.
So stop waiting until you finish school, until you go back to school, until you lose ten pounds, until you gain ten pounds, until you have kids, until your kids leave the house, until you start work, until you retire, until you get married, until you get divorced, until Friday night, until Sunday morning, until you get a new car or home, until your car or home is paid off, until spring, until summer, until fall, until winter, until you are off welfare, until the first or fifteenth, until your song comes on, until you've had a drink, until you've sobered up, until you die, until you are born again to decide that there is no better time than right now to be happy... Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
So, Work like you don't need money. Love like you've never been hurt and Dance Like no one's watching.
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Mark 17
A minister told his congregation, "Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying.
To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17."
The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, the minister asked for a show of hands. He wanted to know how many had read Mark 17. Every hand went up.
The minister smiled and said, "Mark has only sixteen chapters. I will now proceed with my sermon on the sin of lying."
Source: GMA News.tv
4 oil firms to roll back pump prices
Four oil companies, including the three largest oil firms in the country, will roll back their pump prices just past midnight Tuesday.
Arroyo to explain martial law decision before Copenhagen trip
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will finally break her silence and explain last week’s controversial imposition of martial law in Maguindanao province, a Palace official said Monday.
LP: Next SWS, Pulse Asia polls to set tone for 2010 campaign
The Liberal Party (LP) is waiting for the December surveys of Social Weather Stations and Pulse Asia, saying their results would set the tone for next year’s campaign.
Ex-AFP comptroller Garcia, family charged with money laundering
The Office of the Ombudsman has filed a money laundering case against former military comptroller Maj. Gen. Carlos F. Garcia (retired) and his family for allegedly amassing millions of unexplained...
Philippines confident of creating more 'green' jobs next year
Starting next year, the Philippine government will be able to create more “green" jobs and workplaces and promote economic growth at the same time.
DOJ chief to run for Quezon congresswoman in 2010 polls
Another Cabinet official threw her hat into the political ring on Monday as Justice Secretary Agnes
Devanadera confirmed she will be taking the place of her sister as candidate for congresswoman in...Pagasa: Good weather to allow clear view of meteor shower
Stargazers are likely to get a clear view of the annual Geminids meteor shower starting Monday night, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.
Noynoy leads, Villar not far behind in new survey
Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III leads the latest presidential survey of a public relations firm, but Sen. Manny Villar is slowly inching closer, a television report said Sunday.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Holiday weekend treasures on HBO this Christmas season
HBO offers movies which warm the heart and tickle the funny bone during this season of sharing and caring.
‘Pasada Sais Trenta’ wins at 2009 CMMA awards
Nine years ago, DZMM found a way to make rush hour traffic bearable and even enjoyable for motorists.
All’s set for 2009 MMFF
Everything is set for the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival which promises to be bigger and more spectacular than the previous years.
‘Startalk’ hosts fire back at Hayden
“Startalk” hosts Lolit Solis and Butch Francisco fired back at embattled ex-doctor Hayden Kho Jr. over recent issues concerning him.
Richard Gutierrez pleased with DOJ decision
Richard Gutierrez is pleased with the decision of the DOJ to reverse the dismissal of the libel case he filed against a popular entertainment website.
Pokwang clueless about Willie’s latest outburst
Comedienne Pokwang is clueless about the issue concerning Willie Revillame reacting on-air to an ABS-CBN executive who allegedly called him “stubborn.”
Rhian Ramos denies dating Akihiro Sato
Young actress Rhian Ramos ended speculations that she’s dating Brazilian-Japanese model Akihiro Sato.
Booba wants ex-BF to pen her wedding song
Sexy actress Rufa Mae Quinto said she will not only invite ex-boyfriend Erik Santos to her wedding but she will also ask him to write a wedding song for her.
‘Amelia’ watchable despite bad reviews
Although many movie critics have been unkind to “Amelia” it still deserves to be seen if only to spark a renewed interest in her achievements and the mystery surrounding her disappearance.
Isports laang
Source: ABS-CBN News Online
Pinoy is virtual champ in Singapore chess
MANILA, Philippines – It’s in the bag for Pinoy International Master (IM) Enrique Paciencia of the Singapore Chess Federation.
Patriots still atop ASEAN Basketball standings
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Patriots remained the No. 1 squad in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) despite losing to the Brunei Barracudas, 70-95, on Sunday.
DLSU keeps unblemished record in UAAP women's volley
UST, UP and Ateneo also prevailMANILA, Philippines – Pre-season favorites De La Salle University and University of Santo Tomas disposed of separate opponents on Sunday to improve their respective win-loss cards in the 72nd UAAP women’s volleyball tournament at the Arena in San Juan City
.Accenture ends sponsorship of Tiger Woods
ORLANDO, Florida – A major sponsor of Tiger Woods announced Sunday it was ending its six-year ties with the golf star, saying he "is no longer the right representative" after a blistering sex scandal.
Ateneo Eagles win PCCL title, complete grandslam year
MANILA, Philippines – The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles completed a season sweep of the major collegiate leagues by capturing the 2009 Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) against a hard luck Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws, 74-70, on Sunday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
RP strikes back with 4 golds
VIENTIANE – Arniel Ferrera, the king of hammer throw, and Daniel Coakley, grandson of a pre-war Olympic swimmer, re-established their prominence in the Southeast Asian Games in record-breaking fashions while two other colleagues claimed the other golds as Team Philippines bounced back from an almost-nil performance the other day with four golds yesterday.
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Arabic محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم; Muḥammad bin Rāshid al Maktūm), also Sheikh Mohammed, (born July 15, 1947), is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE
), and the Emir of Dubai.He is the third of Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum's four sons (members of Dubai's ruling family Al Maktoum and descendants of the House of Al-Falasi, of which he is the tribal leader). From the age of four, Sheikh Mohammed was privately tutored in Arabic and Islamic Studies. In 1955, he began his formal education at Al Ahmedia School. At the age of 10, he moved to Al Shaab School, and two years later, he went to Dubai Secondary School. In August 1966, he and his cousin, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Maktoum, attended the Bell Educational Trust's English Language School in the United Kingdom.
His senior wife is Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum whom he married in 1979. His junior wife is HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, daughter of King Hussein of Jordan and half-sister of current King Abdullah II of Jordan, whom he married on April 10, 2004, and has one child, a daughter, AlJalila, born December 2, 2007. Sheikh Mohammed has 19 children: eight sons and eleven daughters and a pet Lion.
Al Maktoum, his sons, and his daughters are known to be avid in the art of traditional Arabic poems, arts, taking part in projects to aid developing countries such as Jordan, Egypt, the Palestinian Authority and Yemen. They are also sport enthusiasts, especially in horse and camel racing. For example, in the 15th Asian Games in 2006, son Rashid took the individual gold in Endurance, sons Rashid, Ahmed, Majid, and Hamdan took the team gold in Endurance; niece Latifa took a bronze in Show Jumping; and daughter Maitha led the UAE team in taekwondo .
On January 3, 1995, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum signed two decrees that appointed Sheikh Mohammed as Crown Prince of Dubai.
Sheikh Mohammed oversaw the development of numerous projects in Dubai including the creation of the Palm Islands and the luxury Burj Al Arab hotel. He is also promoting the construction of Burj Dubai, which is now the tallest free-standing structure in the world, and will become the official world's tallest building upon its completion in 2009. During his tenure as Crown Prince he set up Dubai Holding, a holding company with multi-diversified businesses and investments. He currently owns 99.67% of the company.
After roughly a decade of de facto rulership, he became the Ruler of Dubai on January 4, 2006 upon the death of his elder brother Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He was also nominated by the President of the UAE, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to be the next Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE on January 5, 2006. The members of the UAE Federal National Council accepted the President's nomination shortly after.
Dubai Cares
In September 2007, he launched the Dubai Cares campaign to raise money to educate 1 million children in poor countries. The campaign is Dubai's contribution to the U.N. Millennium Development Goals for providing Children's Primary Education to every child by 2015. The amount donated to this campaign has exceeded AED 3.4 billion (Approximately US$ 910 million).
Noor Dubai
In September 3, 2008, Sheikh Mohammad also launched a new Ramadan initiative under the name "Noor Dubai", aiming to help the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) in achieving its goals outlined in VISION 2020: the Right to Sight Noor Dubai will treat and provide health services to one million people suffering from treatable blindness and visual impairment in developing countries on a local, regional, and international scale.
Net worth
In June 2009, his wealth was estimated at $12 billion.
Controversies
On 9 March 2007, the London-based Metro newspaper wrongly published a picture of Sheikh Mohammed, attributing it to the terror suspect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. The Metro has since apologized for the error.
Sheikh Mohammed has been accused of encouraging the abduction and enslavement of thousands of boys for use as jockeys in camel races. A class-action suit has been filed in the United States regarding this matter. However, in 2006, the UAE raised a motion to dismiss the lawsuit on grounds that not only are none of the involved parties residing in the U.S., but also due to it potentially jeopardizing the extensive efforts the UAE government has made in partnership with UNICEF to combat this problem. Since 2005, the joint effort has ensured repatriation of hundreds of children formerly employed as camel jockeys and provided them with social services, education, health care and compensation upon return to their home countries. The UAE government devoted $2.7 million in initial funding in 2005 with an additional $9 million for the second phase which provides compensation and claims facilities in Pakistan, Sudan, Mauritania, and Bangladesh. To enforce compliance, a law was passed banning the practice with penalties of jail time and a $27,200 fine. UNICEF praised the UAE’s efforts and publicly expressing their hopes that “the UAE’s programme will serve as a model to other countries in the region, as a means of ending all forms of exploitation of children”.
In July 2007, the suit was dismissed by judge Cecilia Altonaga stating the case did not belong in US courts.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 21:28-32.
What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.'He said in reply, 'I will not,' but afterwards he changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, 'Yes, sir,' but did not go. Which of the two did his father's will?" They answered, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
depredate • \DEP-ruh-dayt\ • verb
*1 : to lay waste : plunder, ravage
2 : to engage in plunder
Example Sentence:
“[O]ne of our party, after being asked by the owner to help depredate a few of the green, squawky birds at a feedlot, took 4 shots and killed over one hundred.” (The Bakersfield Californian, August 16, 2008)
Did you know?
"Depredate" derives primarily from the Latin verb "praedari," meaning "to plunder," an ancestor to our words "predator" and "prey." First appearing in English in the 17th century, the word most commonly appears in contexts relating to nature and ecology, where it is often used to describe the methodical, almost automatic destruction of life. That’s how the film critic Stanley Kauffman, for example, summarized the plot of the famous horror movie Jaws (1975): “A killer shark depredates the beach of an island summer resort. Several people are killed. Finally, the shark is killed. That's the story.”
Lesson for the day
Source: Art’s Library of life
Dance Like No One's Watching
We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are.
After that we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with, we will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage.
We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, are able to go on a nice vacation, when we retire. The truth is there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when?
Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway. One of my favorite quotes comes from Alfred D Souza.
He said, "For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin -real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life."
This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way, so, treasure every moment that you have. And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time... and remember that time waits for no one.
So stop waiting until you finish school, until you go back to school, until you lose ten pounds, until you gain ten pounds, until you have kids, until your kids leave the house, until you start work, until you retire, until you get married, until you get divorced, until Friday night, until Sunday morning, until you get a new car or home, until your car or home is paid off, until spring, until summer, until fall, until winter, until you are off welfare, until the first or fifteenth, until your song comes on, until you've had a drink, until you've sobered up, until you die, until you are born again to decide that there is no better time than right now to be happy... Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
So, Work like you don't need money. Love like you've never been hurt and Dance Like no one's watching.
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Mark 17
A minister told his congregation, "Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying.
To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17."
The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, the minister asked for a show of hands. He wanted to know how many had read Mark 17. Every hand went up.
The minister smiled and said, "Mark has only sixteen chapters. I will now proceed with my sermon on the sin of lying."
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