Monthly Archives: October 2008

So I need to take a week off from writing, not because I have no material to write about, which is usually the case, but because I have to study to take the exam to get the permit of a certificate.  So wish me luck and I’m out for a week – studying!

Ciao,

Mitzvah – in Hebrew means the act of human kindness

Some people believe that doing mitzvah is a way to earn brownie points with God and a sure way to heaven.  Though I agree that mitzvah is a good thing, especially when people are in need, I sometimes have to wonder…

If Mitzvah should be done out of sheer will and want to help, then why do people expect to go to heaven for their deeds?

Over the years I have met many such people, those who want to help reunite my father and me.  They felt that they knew best and that gave them the right to meddle in my personal life.  They try to set me up on dates because they want me to be happy and married.  They want many good things for me, and they want to be the ones to give it to me, because this will allow them to feel important, needed and useful.  Plus it will give them a leg up to heaven.  They never once asked if that is what I really wanted, or needed.  My needs were not taken into consideration.

I believe that good deeds should be done.  Holding the door for an elderly person, helping a mother with the carriage as she goes up/down the stairway, doing pro bono work just because you feel the need to help.  I have seen gracious things done in my time and know I will see more in my lifetime.
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Age World
Baby
Toddler
Youngster
Teenager
Young Adult
Adult
Mature
Aging

Roles World
Child to parents
Individual to those around us
Significant other to our loved ones
Friend to those around us
Grandchild to grandparents
House wife/husband

Work World
Financial
Educational
Law Related
Health Related
Fitness Related
Street Related
Food Related
Drugs Related
Marketing
Artist
Engineering
Lumber
Plumber
Thieve
Politician
Etc…

Class World
Poverty low
Low
Middle
Middle – Middle
Upper
Supper Upper

Education World
Street Smart
JH Smart
High School
Undergraduate
Graduate
Pseudo Certified
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I have been wanting an ipod for the longest time, and when I finally got it, I was thrilled!  I immediately downloaded the latest music and began using my ipod.  One day as I rode the subway home, I had this urge to let one pass.  Having the music blasting in my ears, I decide to go for it.  Thank God there weren’t that many casualties around me, as I am still not sure if my smell bomb made much noise.  I hope not.

I realized all too late that even though I may not hear my fart – since I had music blasting in my ears – it’s very likely for those who didn’t have their ears occupied, may have heard me let one blow.

I feel that ipods and MP3 players should have a warning sign:

Warning: Pass gass at your own risk.  You may not hear it, but they will !!!

After much deliberation, anguish, uncertainty and unnecessary doubt, I finally decided to pursue a career as a personal trainer.  Many factors went into this decision process.  Money was one of them, but it wasn’t the root.  My main factors and focuses where those of being able to still have time to write, practice photography, and continue my magazine, which has been on a back burner for the longest time.

As you may know I was very worried and unsure what the next step in my life should be.  I spoke to many people in different industries and I realized that though there are many options, I needed to find one that would bring me happiness.  It was also important to find a degree that would keep doors open in any country, if and when I chose to leave the States

I am starting classes this coming week and I will be getting certified in CPR/AED this weekend.  I then have to take an exam and after passing it I will be on my way to the nearest gym to start working.

I am very excited and I’m looking forward to this new adventure in my life ;-)

If there was a possibility of that happening here is how I’ll react:

“Holy shit this is too much like a reality TV show.  This has NOT happened, I’m dreaming,” – pinch – “Ouch, ok, that hurt and crap, I’m stranded.  Fuck, fuck, fuck.” Sure I’ll curse, there is no one to judge me but me, and I like cursing because it allows me to express myself.  “Fuck, now the damn mosquitoes are going to have a fun time sucking on my blood. Great!  Ooh, crap, okay, relax and prioritize.  First, water – I mean come on, I have seen so many reality TV shows as well as movies not to know that – then shelter, then food, then lots and lots of therapy.  Ooh, maybe I can Google how to survive in a jungle/tropical island, but wait.  I don’t have a computer, or Internet.  Crap!

Holly Crap!

Holly Crap!

 

 

I would try to calm myself down and take action, anything that is water/liquid related would be stored in a cool dry place.   IF it so happens that after searching high and low, I find no water, I will have no problem drinking my pee provided, I had somewhere to store it.  If that were not an option, well then I would probably die sooner or later, most likely within a day or two.  Read More »

Pray tell what dumb ass thought of this question. 

I believe that a confident woman has more fun.

Women who are strong and confident know that it doesn’t matter what color their hair is. 

Over the years I have been friends with blonds, redhead and brunets, and I have to say, we always have fun.

I’ve seen blond women change their hair color to a darker shade and stay with it for ages.  I have seen women with dark hair go blond and stay with it as well.  And since a blond woman is a blond no matter what color she is currently sporting and vise versa, I believe that color has no merit on how much fun one has is life.

 

So stand tall and have fun, no matter what hair color you have!

There is much controversy about women drivers.  Most (and I have heard it from both sexes) believe that women are not as good a driver as men.

 I just want to say that in my days I have seen plenty of bad and good drivers from both sexes.  I have driven behind that “asshole” and I have been that “asshole”.  I just want to say to all the folks out there who take pride in being good drivers, pass it on.  And keep being the best driver you can be.

Bravo to women and men for safe driving!

I have been debating this thought in my head for sometime now and decided to write it out to make sense of it.

Going to an interview is like going on a blind date.  You don’t know much about each other, yet you need to be yourself and put the best foot forward.  During the interview its like a date, lot of give and take between the interviewer and the interviewee.  If the interview is a bust, you will never see them again.  However, if the interview is a success you are one your way to work with the company.  Once hired there is this presumption that you will stay with the company for a while.  Here is where I start to stumble.

You are hired to do a job, and then there is the team that you have to mesh and work with.  What happens when you love the work but don’t like the people or vise versa?  If work is like a relationship than I should I be able to leave and find a new one without being negatively perceived, right?  I believe everyone has a right to find the job that is best suited for him or her.  Which at times requires leaving a job, and getting a new one until such a time comes where you find a job that is just right for you. Read More »