He Promised Me A Rose Garden

Happy Birthday Kelley

2008-04-15T20:55:00.006-04:00

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday Sweet Kelley

Happy Birthday to YOU ! ! ! ! !

I remember the Birthday Party

at my house

You were such a little thing then

But now, look at you !

You are growing up

so very fast !

Happy 10th Birthday to my Granddaughter

Is It Time or Other Places That Keeps Me ?

2008-04-15T12:34:00.003-04:00

Actually I have been extremely busy these past years with getting my life together, maturing by reading Scriptures and other places. Other places? I do mean my blog over on 360 which you will find a link to.

I do find blogger.com a nice warm place to be. After all, my sisters and my daughter are here although they have not blogged in as long as I have not. Laura has moved on to her "grown up" blog and I need to update that url for her here. She is certainly grown to be a person being with her own mind and ways of doing things. I just wished she didn't mind my hugs when I greet her and leave her.

Reminds me of a story my grandmother told me once. When Lois was a little girl and the Pilgrim family came to visit her fathers farm in Royston, Georgia from over the border in South Carolina she would run and hide under the bed so as not to have to give out hugs or receive them. And now, it is her great granddaughter, Laura that does not wish to be hugged. mmmmmmmmmmm? And I don't believe Laura knew that story about her great grandmother Lois.

This year on the 20th of January, we have lost our mother Ruby. Seems like yesterday and already it has been just over 3 months.

My son Frank has come back to the states from 5 years overseas stationed in Japan and Korea. He now resides at Eglin Air Force base in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. He brought back with him a lovely wife and Aileen is my daughter. I love her dearly and some of her ways are mine. We have a lot in common to our likes and dislikes. That is just so cool!

After about four years I finally took a break and took a vacation down to visit them. I really had a sweet quiet time with them. Aileen even mentioned the night before I left that she wished I would stay longer. That really made me feel good and more than anything I wish I could of stayed longer. But, owning my own business and having to return to my obligations in north Georgia, I had to go home.

Well, this has updated my blog here and hope my family will update there and add pictures as I hope to soon. Want to share my vacation pictures with the rest of you. Check back soon.

*hugs* God Bless you and keep you safe.

Tag, You're It !

2006-03-30T14:49:00.000-05:00

Okay, the point of being tagged is to get you to post in your blog.

So copy these questions to our blog, then answer them.

Happy blogging!

Four Jobs I've had in my life:

1. OB & GYN Front Desk Clerk & Entry Bookkeeper.
2. Bartender
3. Hotel Hospitality Front Desk
4. Business Owner in Antiques, Consignments, Ebay Store, Janitorial Services.

Four movies I would watch over and over:

1. Chicago
2. Phantom of the Opera
3. Pirates of the Carribean
4. Gone With The Wind

Four places I have lived:

1. Dahlonega GA
2. Torrance CA
3. Tampa FL
4. Garyville LA

Four TV shows I love to watch:
(no special shows)
1. The Travel Channel.
2. National Geographic.
3. A&E
4. Starz Movie Channel

Four places I've been on vacation:

1. Panama City Beach, FL
2. Myrtle Beach, SC
3. Duck, NC
4. St. Augustine, FL

Four websites I visit daily:
1. Yahoo! 360
2. My Ebay Store
3. Blogger
4. Internet News

Four of my favorite foods:

1. Homemade macaroni and cheese
2. Green Fried Tomatoes
3. Speckled Butter Beans
4. Old Fashioned Corn Bread

Four places I would rather be right now:

1. In MY Condo on the beach.
2. On MY yacht in the Carribean.
3. Any beach anywhere.
4. Disney Land & Epcot

Which Kind of Flower Are You

2006-03-30T14:44:00.000-05:00

Which Flower are You?

You are a Lily:You are graceful, gentle, calm, and pure and perhaps a little shy (though your shyness is part of your charm). You are a very honorable person who always wants to do the right thing. Your calm attitude has a soothing effect on others.Symbolism: The lily has long been used as a symbol of majesty, honor, chastity, and purity of heart.
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My Latest Crochet Project

2006-03-22T17:05:00.000-05:00

My latest project is being done because my daughter has a booth at a festival in her little town Easter weekend. I have crochet rug, a couple of throws, sachets and baby dresses so far.

I love festivals and the things folks make.

Most time they are held in the mountains of North Georgia in the fall.

Wishing each of you sunshine and roses of happiness.

My Ebay Store

2006-02-24T03:50:00.000-05:00

Well, I finally am sitting and listing all kinds of things on my Ebay Store. I have new items and things around my house that I have been collecting for years. Antiques to New to Yard Sale stuff.

I hope you will help in that you will look, consider and purchase!

Love to you all.

20 Ways To Maintain A Healthy Level Of Insanity

2006-02-22T23:49:00.000-05:00

1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They Slow Down.

2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don't Disguise Your Voice.

3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, Ask If They Want Fries with that.

4. Put Your Garbage Can On Your Desk And Label It "In."

5. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks. Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch to Espresso.

6. In The Memo Field Of All Your Checks, Write "For Smuggling Diamonds"

7. Finish All Your sentences with "In Accordance With The Prophecy."

8. Don't use any punctuation

9. As Often As Possible, Skip Rather Than Walk. 10. Order a Diet Water whenever you go out to eat, with a serious face.

11 Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is "To Go."

12. Sing Along At The Opera. 13. Go To A Poetry Recital And Ask Why The Poems Don't Rhyme.

14. Put Mosquito Netting Around Your Work Area And Play tropical Sounds All Day.

15. Five Days In Advance, Tell Your Friends You Can't Attend Their Party Because You're Not In The Mood.

16. Have Your Co-workers Address You By Your Wrestling Name, Rock Bottom.

17. When The Money Comes Out The ATM, Scream "I Won!, I Won!"

18. When Leaving The Zoo, Start Running Towards The Parking lot, Yelling "Run For Your Lives, They're Loose!!"

19. Tell Your Children Over Dinner. "Due To The Economy, We Are Going To Have To Let One Of You Go."

20. And The Final Way To Keep A Healthy Level Of Insanity..... Send This E-mail To Someone To Make Them Smile. It's called "therapy"

He Promised Me A Rose Garden

2006-02-12T03:20:00.000-05:00

Have you ever taken the time to walk through a Rose Garden?

Walked it alone through the peace of beauty growing?

Through the beauty of color, texture and fragrance

The sun has just come over the horizon

There is just enough to light the garden

You are speechless at the radiant beauty of the morning dew

The delicate little drops which lie there

On the pedals just glimmering from the awakening light

It is the most magnificent when you are alone

It is quiet, peaceful andyou

also find

Him.

Like the dew on the rose

There are tears in your eyes

When you awaken toHis presence

Can you feel Him?

The dew knows

As the rose knows

And even the sun knows

They have always known that He awaits

In the garden for you.

This is why the sun is clearly bright

The roses are radiant with thorns smiling color and sweet fragrance

The dew, the tiny dew which sparkles like crisp ice

On a cold southern morning

There is no doubt

feel

His presence.

Each morning is a new sparkling awakening

Before you begin your day

Wake up as the rose garden does

.....

Knowing

.....

Knowing He is there

He did promise you a Rose Garden

As the thorns of trial and tribulation

Struggle to hold you down,

Bring forth from the dept of your memories

He promised you a Rose Garden

My wish is that you will find Him.

What is Your Fantasy ?

2006-02-08T13:25:00.000-05:00

What is your fantasy...I mean where you wish to run and hide away ?

Mine is an island ? Jamaca would be a neat place to visit but that is a tourist trap and would one really wish to live in such a crowd. I guess I need to see if there are remote areas to run away to.

I was just reading on my sisters blog how us sibling are "Nocturnal " along with our mother. We love the night and the introvert side to be at peace with ourselves in our own timing. I love sitting under the stars and looking up as I admire the magnificent powers of God's creation as I listen to the night sounds of tree frogs, katidis, and the sounds of the soft breeze blowing the leaves....such peace within. This is the time to think through that wish plagues us all in our everyday life. My question is, how can these day people get all this time to be within themselves with all the noise that the day brings. I work faster without others over my shoulder thus I have my own business....well, kinda, my partner is there but most times I don't have to have him around since his schedule takes him off to run the business on his level.

Oh! back to my fantasy run away to an island. I love the water, the movement of the waves coming in with a gentleness that sings to you. Awwww but the storms come and then those waves come in with a dance that still is exciting as the electrical storm dances its dance on the horizen. Such beauty.

When I was a child, my grandmother use to fuss at me to come off the screen porch wheh it rained and thundered. I loved it as I sat there in the dark of the night watching the scene before me light up in a flash. I was not and am not afraid of such. Which brings up a fact, if you are going to get hit on that porch, you were going to get hit in that house. No, I am not afraid of such for it is beautiful in my eyes and mind.

Some say they would love to take a cruise to Jamaca. That is all well and good, I say, and that is an experiance in itself, I am sure however, I wish to have every second on the sand and sitting next to the beautiful shore. I love to snorkle and see what is there. I love fish and the brillant colors that each have. Isn't it amazing how there are so many varieties of fish and sea creatures.

Wishing you your fantasy and dreams to come true.

Getting to know You.

2006-02-04T18:31:00.000-05:00

1. What time did you get up this morning? Noon, rough last two days
1a. What time do you like to get up? 9:00 AM
2. Diamonds or pearls? I have to make a choice *laughs*
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? War of the Worlds
4. What's your favorite TV show? HBO love channel, I guess but really like National Geographic
5. What did you have for breakfast this morning? egg, canadian bacon, oatmeal w/apple & cinnamon, orange juice
5 a. What do you normally have for breakfast? 2 oatmeal cookies & black coffee
6. What's your favorite cuisine? Steak & Ale
7. What foods do you dislike? Greasy foods
8. What is your favorite chip flavor? Blue Cheese
9. What's your favorite CD at the moment? Yanni
10. What kind of car do you drive? 2002 Dodge Stratus but I just lost it! Transmission went out and I could not afford to fix it *pouts*
11. What is your favorite sandwich? Reuben (but I don't have that often)
12. What is your favorite type of clothing? Dresses
13. What is your favorite flower? Gardena
14. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? JAMACA!
15. What color is your bathroom? blue
16. Favorite brand of clothing? Not into brands
17. Where would you retire to? Anywhere there is water, beach and warmth.
18. Favorite time of the day? Night
19. What was your most memorable birthday? mmmm? 16th
20. Where were you born? Duluth, GA
21. Favorite sport to watch? Ice Skating
22. Who do you least expect to send this back to you? Von
23. Person you expect to send it back first? Karla.
25. Were you named after anyone? Yes! My mothers favorite actress, Janis Paige from the 1940s
26. Do you wish on stars? Oh, yes!
28. Do you like your handwriting? Yes
29. If you were another person, would YOU be friends with you? Yes
30. Are you a daredevil? mmmmmmmmmmm? I like adventure but not that which would be dangerous
31. Does looks matter? I would hope not. Afterall, looks is only skin deep and it is what is underneath that counts.
32. How do you release anger? Throw things! So, be warned and run!
33. Where is your second home? Basement office
34. What were your favorite toys as a child? Dolls, dolls and more dolls!
35. What class in high school was totally useless? Big ONE! mmmmmmm? Gym *laughs*
36. What are your favorite movies? Comedy
37. What are your living arrangements? another
38. What are your nicknames? rose
39. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? Yes, most times ... that is unless I have to pee *laughs& then I push them off
40. Do you think that you are strong? I have grown to be strong in will and courage
41. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Moose Tracks (vanilla with slivers of deep chocolate and peanut butter
42. What are your favorite colors? Azure
43. What is your least favorite thing about yourself? Allowing myself to be a Doormate
44. Who do you miss the most? My grandmother
45. Do you want everyone you sent this to, to send it back? Yes
46. What color pants are you wearing? *pulling up my dress* ughhhhhhhhhhhh! Nevermind 47. What are you listening to right now? The dryer, the footsteps upstairs, and a ever running mouth.
48. Last thing you ate? popcorn
49. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Navy blue
50. Last person you talked to on the phone? Friend of my man's son.
51. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Eyes
52. Favorite drink? Peach Tea
53. Do you wear contacts? No, I don't have the gutts to stick something in my eyes
54. Favorite day of the year? Christmas
55. Scary movies or happy endings? Happy Endings
56. Summer or winter? Summer, I hate winter! But, perfer Spring or Fall
55. Hugs or kisses? Hugs
58. What is your favorite dessert? Coconut Pie
59. What book(s) are you reading? Cold Mountain
60. What's on your mouse pad? What mouse pad? Hey! I use a TRACK ball mmmmmmmm! 61. What did you watch last night on TV
62. Favorite smells? Gardena
63. Rolling Stones or Beatles? Forget it! I won't even go there
64. What's the furthest you've been away from home? Canada when I was at home in GA and Tijuana, Mexico when I live in CA

Perks of Being Over 50

2005-09-19T23:49:00.000-04:00

1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.

2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.

3. No one expects you to run--anywhere.

4. People call at 9 pm and ask, " Did I wake you?"

5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.

6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.

7. Things you buy now won't wear out.

8. You can eat dinner at 4 pm.

9. You can live without sex but not your glasses.

10. You enjoy hearing about other people's operations.

11. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.

12. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.

13. You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into the room.

14. You sing along with elevator music.

15. Your eyes won't get much worse.

16. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.

17. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service.

18. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.

19. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.

20. You can't remember who sent you this list.

And you'll notice these are all in Big Print for your convenience.

To Someone Who Is Hurting

2005-08-13T13:35:00.000-04:00

It does not matter
what the picture shows.

Words speak louder
than anything else
and
it is very sad
that others hide
behind a superfiscal wall
and
don't see the heart
of each of us.

No matter
the gender
or
ethnic family
we were born in,
we all have
a common link
and
that is to
Belong
Give
Love .

We all hurt
and
bleed the same.

We all laugh
and
look with a deep understanding.

That is all that matters.

I have walked
your walk,
not down
the same path
I know.

One thing
I do know
is that I can
leave any path
I start down,
seeing
it is hurting me,
make the changes
and
love myself
all the more.

It may not be easy,
painful that it may be,
agonizing deep within.

In my heart
I know
you can, too.

A warm giving hug
I send to you
and
Wishing you
sunshine
and
roses
of happiness.

written by janisdianne 13 August 2005

Andy Rooney on Women over 40

2005-08-09T10:25:00.000-04:00

As I grow in age, I value women who are over 40 most of all.
Here are just a few reasons why:

--- A woman over 40 will not lie next to you in bed and ask, "What are you thinking?" She doesn't care what you think.

--- If a woman over 40 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do. And it's usually something more interesting.

--- Women over 40 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course. if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you, if they think they can get away with it.

-- A woman over 40 looks good wearing bright red lipstick. This is not true of younger women or drag queens. Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 40 is far sexier than her younger counter part.

--- Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off you are a jerk if you are acting like one! You don't ever have to worry where you stand with her.

Yes, we praise women over 40 for a multitude of reasons.
Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal.
For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed hot woman of 40+,
there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year-old waitress.

For all those men who say, Why buy a cow when you can get milk for free.
Here's an update for you:
Now days, 80% of women are against marriage, WHY?
Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage.

MY COMMENT: I took this from another and thank them for the laugh.

Statement of Faith

2005-08-05T20:58:00.000-04:00

I BELIEVE…

the entire Bible is inspired by God, without error and

the authority on which I base my faith, conduct and doctrine.

I BELIEVE…

in one God who exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

I believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came to this earth as Savior of the world.

I BELIEVE…

Jesus died on the cross and shed His blood for my sins.

I believe Jesus rose from the dead and is coming again.

I believe that eternal salvation is found only by placing my faith

in Jesus Christ and what he did for me on the cross.

I BELIEVE…

water baptism is a symbol of the cleansing power of the blood of Christ

and an outward testimony to my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

I BELIEVE…

in the regular taking of Communion as an act of remembering

what the Lord Jesus did for me on the cross.

I BELIEVE…

I should be in a growing relationship with Jesus

by obeying God’s Word, yielding to the Holy Spirit and

by being conformed to the image of Christ.

I BELIEVE…

as a child of God,

I are an overcomer and more than conqueror and

God intends for me to experience the abundant life He has in store for me.

I took this from the website of Joel Osteen as I believe it is my statement of faith also.

Joel Osteen is coming to Atlanta, Georgia September 1st, 2005!!!

2005-08-05T20:03:00.000-04:00

I had just purchased his book "Your Best Life Now" and was excited to get started reading it last night as I went to bed.

I decided to check on the internet and find their webpage for Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas and yes, it is there. Link to it by my Title.

I saw him on CNN recently as I was hoping to see Tommy's interview and was so excited with the comments Joel made back to the host.

He was asked why he didn't preach about gay marriages and abortion and the most magnificent smile with true eyes of wisdom looked back and said that is not the issue.

I loved it! A preacher that was not going to get up in front of you to preach the wrongs of sin but use motivation to get his message to us.

"AN EVENING WITH JOEL OSTEEN, PHILIPS ARENA, THU SEP 1 2005 7:30PM through SEP 3"
NOW! I have just got to get someone to go with me, buy a ticket.

I have not been upset about not having a tv antena or statelit BUT now I want it. Then, I can see the services and lectures he presents to us. But, I don't have either and can't afford it but that is ok cause somehow, someway, I will get them.

God is Good.

If anyone is reading the above mentioned book or have read it, I sure would like to start an open discussion on it. Let me know.

May I Introduce To You, Chanel

2005-08-03T14:40:00.000-04:00

She is friend

She is loving

She is loyal

She is mischievous

She is playful

She is shy

She is sweet

Sound Like Anyone You Know ?

Chanel is my playmate.

I have had her a week now and she is about 6 weeks old.

I will have to update when I find out her birthday

so you can send her a birthday wish.

Kelley's Play House

2005-08-03T12:42:00.000-04:00

A Very Special Place

For

A Very Special Grand-daughter

Chinese Zodiac: Pig (oink oink)

2005-08-01T02:25:00.000-04:00

PERSONALITY

In new surroundings you tend to be reserved, but people like you.

People around you like your honesty and you have a wonderful personality.

Keep being hardworking and dependable.

It is ok to keep feelings to yourself, just make sure they are yours to have.

You will do well if people know how you feel about them; the rest is yours to hold dear.

One day you might find that special someone to share those inner thoughts with but

until then you do what feels comfortable to you.

You are not the one to hold a grudge.

You can not help but think the best of those around you.

You will not start a fight, but will always stand up for what is right.

People will never be let down by you.

LOVE

You will need a person in your life that will not demand more than you can give emotionally. In this life you will try many things.

Be careful not to let others take advantage of you.

Maintain the appearance of a dreamer, but be a very alert individual underneath.

MATCH

Rabbit and Sheep

CAREER

You are not overly ambitious. You keep the balance of work and play going with no problems. You are not into the power game.

Leave the power trips to those who want them.

Your slow but professional approach will serve you well over.

ELEMENT

Your element is Water.

COLOR

Black is your solid, honorable, and dignified color.

YIN

Your inner peace brings out the strength of Yin qualities in you.

Getting It Together

2005-07-30T19:00:00.000-04:00

"Too Old To Eat"

Bored with this moving back into my home and unpacking, I have been working not only on another adult blog I have but the following tests I found on Yahoo Personal after signing up. Learning about the mistakes of the past and correcting them is a plus in my book. I really think doing the test told me a lot of what I already knew and then some things I was not so aware of.

I greatly appreciate Yahoo and all those involved in putting together what they feel is a help to us. We should pay more attention not only to the red flags, intuition but those qualified in knowing more about people than people know about themselves. I also appreciate the fact that we all can post to a blog for the public and privately for free.

I am in the habit of putting the wrong men in my life and felt it was time to look at myself. I know I am a good hard working woman and give all that I can to make life a happy place however there seems to be somethng terribly wrong. I am tired of wasting my precious energy and life with the wrong men. Now, I feel I know what I should look for.

In the past 10 years I have found that some people on the internet, and in the real world thrive on playing mind games.....telling what they want to be......not sharing who and what they really are. For the truth of you and your personalities do come out and then what? Pray you have the strength to walk away and not look back. In time, none of us will stay with those that are not compatible for a good relationship. We will not stay with those that cause the worst to come out of us. For those that are trusting and not so worldly we fall prey. Hopefully we learn to look with our eyes wide open in the future.

In the past years, some men in my life made foolish comments toward me when I would read self-help books or articles. I really understand why now.

I found the above picture on the internet and hope I don't offend anyone by using it since I put the link back with it. I liked this and "Too Old To Eat" because it made me think of my past relationships. *grins*

Well, for the rest of you, keep on reading and enlighting yourself to what is not only out there but to better understand yourself. I do not recommend any one author or book for I believe in reading every opinion to be had and then take the time to fit what is best for you and your life. As long as we live, we should thrive to learn and stand up for what is right.

I appreciate your comments and feelings expressed.

Wishing you sunshine and roses

Best and Worst Fits

2005-07-30T18:27:00.000-04:00

You'd Be a Better Fit with the Individualist

Sometimes a personality type we wouldn't normally consider can make for the happiest relationship.

The Individualist is a little different than the type you would typically notice, but here's why we suggest you give Individualists a chance:

You'll be attracted to his intelligence and creativity.
You'll find his strong and tough demeanor sexy.
You'll appreciate how he encourages you to listen to your inner voice.

With the Individualist you may also avoid some of the clashes and bad dynamics that can emerge with the Idealist types.

Unlike some people who like to debate every decision, Idividualists make a decision and move on.

An Individualist is more likely to help you watch out for your interests and avoid being taken advantage of.

Individualists like to take life as it comes, while Idealists tend to plan and analyze more than they actually experience.

Individualists' Imperfections
As you already know, nothing's perfect.

You'll still encounter some challenges with Individualists because:

He can go off on a tangent about some theoretical idea or abstract point...long after you've stopped listening.
He can seem cold and unsympathetic sometimes.
His head can be in the clouds sometimes, when you need help making practical decisions.

Your Worst Fitting Types
It's true that sometimes opposites attract. However, for the most part, the following types would typically clash with your personality and preferences:

Rebel: He's a Rebel, challenging the status quo with his proactive, defiant, and stimulating style. Seeing himself as the exception to most rules, he's about being a free thinker who follows his "bliss," perhaps bringing others into his life who are pursuing theirs

Leader: He's a strong, energized Leader—abounding with passion, persistence, and versatility—driven to make an impact on the world. He thrives on intensity and excitement and gravitates toward other strong-willed people. As a friend, he's fiercely loyal and would do anything to protect his loved ones.

Your Favorite Type: You Seek the Idealist

2005-07-30T18:05:00.000-04:00

The qualities you found most appealing fit the Idealist personality type.

Givers like you are often drawn to these insightful and visionary men.

The Idealist's life mission is making the world a better place.

He cares about big ideas and big issues.

Still, his most important mission will be caring for and supporting you.

In many ways, he's the ideal friend and co-worker who inspires others to pursue their dreams.

He'll also be hard to resist because:

You'll be drawn to his kindhearted nature.

He's great at motivating and energizing you to be your best.

His intelligence will be obvious, and

you'll be taken by the creative and inventive way his mind works.

You'll find his ambition and competitive edge sexy.

In return, you can help balance and expand his world as well:

He'll appreciate your unshakeable loyalty.
He'll be drawn to your genuine warmth and compassion.

He'll be impressed by your organization skills

and how you do so much and help so many people.

Like You, But Different

Let's take a closer look at some of the specific qualities you find appealing.

You're looking for a man who'll be like you in some key ways,

but who'll be different from you in others.

Here are two examples of each extreme:

Givers and Idealists

You're looking for a man who shares your religious beliefs and genuinely lives his life by these principles.
You're drawn to very kind men who, like you, always see the best in other people.
You're drawn to very ambitious men. Although you shy away from competition, you've always been drawn to real go-getters.
Since you can be overly serious sometimes, you find men who have a witty, self-deprecating sense of humor very attractive.

Handling Conflict

2005-07-30T17:28:00.000-04:00

Your Conflict Style is Expert

You balance being assertive with trying to find common ground and ways to compromise.
At your best, you approach conflicts in a tough minded and assertive way, but still try to find a compromise you both can live with. You see conflicts as a challenge and a chance to find a fair, win-win solution.

Other times, you simply try to accommodate your partner and ignore that a disagreement even exists. You'd rather do nothing than potentially say or do something that could hurt your partner or scare him away.

What would it be like to have an argument with your favorite personality type?

Idealists enjoy a good debate. They're prone to intellectualize issues and overlook the real emotions involved. You'll have to encourage him to speak from his heart and not his head.

Regardless of his personality type, any partner will appreciate your ability to talk rationally about problems and your willingness to find compromises. Your biggest risk in this arena is ending up with a partner who's less skilled than you. Don't assume you can do all the emotional and negotiating work when you and your partner disagree. You deserve a partner who's equally skilled or at least motivated to become so.

Your Conflict Skills

You appear to handle conflict very well as long as you apply your strengths, which include:

You know how to assert your point of view in a positive way. You can talk about your beliefs without dismissing your partner's beliefs.
You can see things from your partner's point of view. Great communicators imagine what they would think and believe if they were their partner.
You avoid saying provocative things when you argue. You don't insult your partner or "add fuel to the fire," by bringing up other hurtful issues.

On the other hand, your test results also point to some possible weak points to keep in mind:

You can come across as unforgiving. In what you say and how you say it, your partner may feel like you can't accept or forgive him.
You should try using humor to ease tension and prevent conflict. It's often easier to laugh off a remark than take it personally.
You say provocative things when you argue. You're tempted to insult your partner or "add fuel to the fire," by bringing up other hurtful issues.

Find a Man Who Can Pick His Battles
Couples often differ in how much negative emotion they feel comfortable with. Some couples enjoy intense exchanges, while others avoid them at all cost. You need a partner who wants to keep conflicts to a minimum—who doesn't have to resolve every issue or discuss every hurt feeling. In fact, most ongoing disagreements that couples have center on compatibility and are not easily "fixed."

So you need a man who, like you, wants to accentuate the positive, solve problems when he can, and accept the rest.

Communication Style

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You'll bring a mixture of communication strengths and weaknesses to your next relationship.

In the section of the test where you saw couples re-enacting various conversations, your choices suggest a mixture of strengths and challenges when it comes to communication skills. In fact, over half of your choices were different from the answers offered by relationship experts.

Your choices point to communication skills such as:

You boost your partner's self-esteem. You compliment him and point out his positive qualities, especially when he's feeling down or uncertain.
You're effective at communicating your feelings. You're skilled at putting words to your deepest feelings.
You back up your messages with practical support. You know that actions speak louder than words, so you find ways to offer practical help to your partner and make his life a little easier.

No one's perfect.

For whatever reason, you may struggle with other communication skills, such as:

You may give in too quickly. Because you don't like conflict and want to keep people happy, you may give in when it would be better to stick with the conversation.
You come across a little too reserved and serious at times. People may not realize that you're simply being professional or thoughtful and may assume that you're not enjoying the conversation.

You Have a Mixture of Communication Skills

Use Those "I" Statements

One of the most useful communication techniques is to focus on how you feel when your partner says or does a specific thing. When we're annoyed or angry, we all tend to make "you statements" that accuse our partner of a general fault, such as, "What's wrong with you...?" or "You're a jerk!". It's helpful instead to be very specific and focused on the situation, such as, "When you do ABC, I feel XYZ." These "I statements" avoid putting your partner on the defensive. He doesn't feel insulted...he simply has a habit that's hurting you. He can step up and be a "big hero" and stop the habit so you'll feel better.

You Can See Both Male and Female Viewpoints

As you know, men and women often approach disagreements differently. Looking at the section of the test where couples re-enacted disagreements, your choices were largely in line with the choices of other women your age. Still, there were a few exceptions, where you responded more like the men. Here are a few highlights you may find interesting.

Here are two ways your choices were similar to men's perspective:

Similar to men who took the test, you were comfortable with apologizing and moving on.
When the couple argued in the car after the party, for example, you were in line with men who were willing to apologize for "being too sensitive" about "innocent flirting." Most other women, in contrast, worried this was avoiding an important discussion.
You seemed to agree with the typical male perspective which saw few topics as being worth fighting about. For example, in line with most men, you would rather return the purchase than fight over spending the vacation money. Most other women didn't like the idea of returning their purchase!

Here are ways you can balance both masculine and feminine perspectives:

Overall, women tended to be more aware of underlying issues, while men tried to find the most efficient solution. You balanced between both perspectives, but leaned toward efficiency.
For example, when faced with having to leave the party, you were open to finding a possible compromise (the common male response). But you didn't pick options that might set a bad precedent for how you and your partner would deal with each other long-term.

You are a "poor communicator"

Emotional Intelligence

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You're empathic and supportive to your loved ones, but you're not skilled at changing your behavior to fit different situations.

Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, refers to your ability to recognize and manage your own emotions, as well as the emotions of the people in your life. You have a very good set of EQ skills, with above average scores on 4 of the 6 areas we examined.

Specifically, you showed promising skills in these three EQ domains:
You have good empathy skills. You genuinely try to understand what your loved ones are feeling and why they feel that way. At times, you actually feel their pain, fear, or excitement. You're not always as empathic as you'd like, especially if you're tired or preoccupied with your own worries. Still, your empathy for others has made you a better friend and confidante and motivated you to reach out to people who are suffering.

You always try to be as supportive as possible. You realize people cope with problems differently and need different types of support, so you do your best to understand where they are emotionally and what they need at that moment. Despite your good intentions, at times you may give advice when they just want you to listen; you may cut a friend off because you're too busy and distracted with your own problems. Still, unlike some people who lack basic support skills, you have good EQ skills and simply need the time and focus to use them. Therefore you may have to postpone connecting with a friend who needs your support until you can relax and put your own problems aside.

You manage stress reasonably well. You manage stressful situations pretty well. You know how important it is to keep a good attitude and avoid letting the situation wear you down emotionally and physically. At your best, you approach stressful events as an opportunity to prove yourself. Even when you feel angry and are tempted to lash out, you try to stay calm and focus on getting around whatever obstacle is in your way. As much as possible, you try to channel the influx of energy and emotions into solving problems and being productive.

Like most people, you still have room to improve your EQ. For example:
You're not always aware of people's hidden feelings and agendas. You know there's often a gap between what people say and what they really feel. However, you don't always pick up on these subtleties. This is partly because you try to mind your own business and not scrutinize everyone around you. You also aren't especially skilled at reading the hidden messages in people's facial expressions or posture. Like any skill, you can learn to be better at reading nonverbal communication. It often takes some training and lots of practice. First, you'd have to sell yourself on how improving your EQ could benefit your relationships and career.

Avoid Destructive Types of Anger

Chronic stress, at work or in a relationship, often provokes feelings of anger and expressions of hostility, which then make the situation even more stressful. Anger is a natural reaction to being frustrated in reaching your goals.

For women, it can be both a symptom and a source of unhappiness in relationships.

Here are some ideas for reducing the negative impact of anger:

Identify the source of your anger.
Is the person or event really the source of your anger, or is it coming from a different or much larger issue?

Ask yourself if there are better ways for you to accomplish your goals.
If someone or something is standing in your way, maybe you should go around the obstacle rather than fight it.

Channel your energy into a productive solution.
Anger helps motivate many women to take control of negative situations and not be a victim.

Distract yourself or take a break if anger is shutting you down.
Anger makes our bodies (and minds) go rigid, so we have to calm down in order to stay productive.

What Are Your Hot Buttons? What you clearly don't like

2005-07-30T16:21:00.000-04:00

Compatibility is as much about finding a man whose personality quirks you can tolerate, as it is about finding a man with qualities you find enthralling and sexy. Ruling out from the start men who eventually are going to drive you crazy anyway, can save everyone a lot of heartache.

So, what personality characteristics can you simply not put up with? Here's what appear to be your hot buttons:

A man who is overly analytic and always tries to be objective would drive you nuts.
You're not attracted to men who are stubborn or difficult to deal with.
You're not interested in being with a thrill seeker.
You don't want a guy who constantly has to be entertained or who's always looking for his next adventure.

You actually have one of the easier personality types to get along with. You can put up with almost anything. You also go out of your way to avoid irritating anyone.

The downside of your kindness and flexibility is that you would bite your tongue even if something was bugging you to death. So, as with most things, politeness is best in moderation.

If a man has quirks that bother you, at least give him the chance to modify his habits a little. If he can't, you can probably live with it. But, imagine how good it would feel to know that you could criticize someone (and maybe even be a little rude) and have them accommodate you for a change!

Breaking Past Patterns

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You need to have more fun and supportive exchanges, and fewer critical or neglectful ones, in your next relationship.

All serious relationships bring a mixture of good stuff (such as caring, support, and acceptance) and bad stuff (such as criticism, neglect, and manipulation). In the test, when you looked back on your last relationship, you recalled giving more good stuff than he did, while you exchanged about the same amount of bad stuff .

Your last relationship sounds like a series of attacks and withdrawals. Sometimes you criticized and put each other down. Other times, you ignored and neglected each other. You probably felt like you were caught in a vicious cycle.

It's easier for a couple to weather bad stuff when they also share a lot of good exchanges. You gave a lot to your partner, for example, in the form of emotional support. He knew he could count on you to be there for him when he had a problem.

Old patterns can easily repeat themselves. Our brains are wired to seek out and create familiar situations. That's why we often find ourselves having the same types of exchanges over and over again with each new partner. Familiarity is comfortable, and our minds would rather be comfortable than happy. Every time you repeat a relationship pattern, it becomes deeper ingrained and harder to break.

If you can recognize the bad pattern that has trapped you in the past, you can potentially break the cycle. Let your next partner know you're trying to stop being critical or neglectful. Ask him to point out when you're slipping into these old habits. Each time you stop the pattern from repeating, you've made it less familiar and harder for your mind to repeat.

What's Your Power Color?

2005-07-28T18:07:00.000-04:00

GOLD

At Your Highest:
You are engrossed in passions that mentally stimulate you.

At Your Lowest:
You seek thrills and neglect what's important in your life.

In Love:
You see dating as adventure and approach it with an open attitude.

How You're Attractive:
You passion for life makes others passionate about you.

Your Eternal Question:
"Am I Having Fun?"

What Age Do You Act?

2005-07-28T17:17:00.000-04:00

You are a twentysomething at heart.

You feel excited about what's to come...

love,

work,

and new experiences

MY COMMENT & QUESTIONS

Does that mean I can now say I am 25 on my profiles and not be telling a lie!?

One of my profiles had me 4 years younger than I really am.

I didn't update it and besides, I have never felt my age was a big issue

and just didn't feel it a problem.

When I met a guy the VERY first thing I admitted on the first meeting

was that I am not that age but xx.

Didn't seem to bother him til he got into arguements with me and was forever throwing it up into my face about my lie....but, I didn't lie, I corrected the truth.

Actually, that was the only thing he could find fault in me for a lie.

*laughs*

Hey! I am not perfect, you know.

I would like comments from the rest of you.

1. Do you think it is a lie for a woman to say she is younger than she really is?

2. Do you think it is natural for women to lie about their age?

3. Do you hold it against a woman if she lies about her age to you?

Wellllllllllllllll! Of course it stands to reason if you are over 21 and she is jail bait however, I am not talking about that !

What Kind of Kisser Are You?

2005-07-28T16:53:00.000-04:00

Part Expert Kisser

You're a kissing pro, but it's all about quality and not quantity

You've perfected your kissing technique and can knock anyone's socks off

And you're adaptable, giving each partner what they crave

When it comes down to it,

your kisses are truly unforgettable.

Part Shy Kisser

You *do* love to kiss, once your comfortable with it

And that means knowing the person you're kissing pretty well

You usually don't make the first move when it comes to making out

But you've got plenty of intensity in return.

MY COMMENT:

No one here to give a comment !

*laughs*

A Quick and Dirty IQ Test

2005-07-28T16:39:00.000-04:00

Your Logical Intelligence is Average

Your Verbal Intelligence is Exceptional

Your Mathematical Intelligence is Genius

Your General Knowledge is Above Average

Well, for those that think I am dumb!

*laughs*

Report back to what your says, please!!!!

How Do People See You?

2005-07-28T16:14:00.000-04:00

Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy.

They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder.

It'd really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment.

They expect you to examine everything carefully from every angle

and then usually decide against it.

COMMENT:

I didn't see this at all!

*laughs*

Ya'll, who know me, please comment back.

I don't feel this way but then, maybe I really don't see me as you do.

The World's Shortest Personality Test

2005-07-28T15:50:00.000-04:00

I had a very hard time on this one.....sooooooooooo,

I opened my first choice because it hit me the hardest and foremost.

I could not leave the second, for I felt the peace as I gazed upon it.

I think it says it all.

You are pure, moral, and adaptable.

You blend into your surroundings.

Shy on the outside, you're outspoken to your friends.

You believe that you live a virtuous life...

And you tend to judge others with a harsh eye.

As a result, people tend to crave your approval.

You are dependable, popular, and observant.

Deep and thoughtful, you are prone to moodiness.

In fact, your emotions tend to influence everything you do.

You are unique, creative, and expressive.

You don't mind waving your freak flag every once and a while.

And lucky for you, most people find your weird ways charming!

Your Hidden Talent

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You have the power to persuade and influence others.

You're the type of person who can turn a whole room around.

The potential for great leadership is there,

as long as you don't abuse it.

Always remember,

you have a lot more power over people

than you might think!

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

2005-07-28T15:01:00.000-04:00

Your Birthdate: July 18

Your birthday on the 18th day of the month suggests that

you are one who can work well with a group,

but still remain someone who needs to maintain individual identity.

There is a humanistic or philanthropic approach to business circumstances in which you find yourself.

You may have good executive abilities, as you are very much the organizer and administrator.

You are broad-minded, tolerant and generous; a compassionate person that can inspire others with imaginative ideas.

Some of your feelings may be expressed, but even more of them are apt to be repressed.

There is a lot of drama in your personality and in the way you express yourself to others.

Oddly enough, you don't expect as much in return as you give.

In The Kingdom, I Would of Been a Shepherd

2005-07-28T14:07:00.000-04:00

Many Years ago

there was a period of time

that is often casually called "Medieval."

It was a time, so the story tellers tell us,

of tiny kingdoms, brave knights

and ferocious dragons.

Transportation and travel were both crude and difficult, usually necessitating that each kingdom be as self sufficient and self reliant as possible. So it was very important that within each kingdom all the major crafts and professions of the day were ably represented to insure the survival of the kingdom. In the English language we still see remnants of some occupations in the familiar surnames such as Smith, Carpenter, Miller and Baker to name just a few.

Interestingly enough, beyond the specific title the vocation also took on its own greater personality. This personality preference can also give a broader understanding of the basic complementary style and types necessary to the kingdom's survival, or perhaps any organization's success. Although the specific vocation influenced the name, it was no accident that certain personality types and styles gravitated to certain occupations. The personality of these jobs suited the inclinations of the job holders, and the predecessor to modern day job descriptions was born. The successful matching of a job-holder's personality to the personality and unique requirements of the job was necessary to the kingdom's survival, or perhaps any organization's success. The successful kingdoms more than likely were able to blend the differences into a powerful and formidable entity. With today's diverse workforce, the corporate kingdom that acknowledges and nurtures these personality preferences could become an organization as successful as the Camelot of old.

Even though we now appear to have the freedom to explore many different career alternatives, we still have a medieval vocational personality within each of us. This personality, properly identified and understood, can motivate our success but, if ignored, may set the stage for our ultimate failure. Since times appeared to be simpler then, let us return to the kingdoms of medieval Europe and see what we would have done then, regardless of what our names are now.

Your distinct personality

The Shepherd is to tend to your human flock.

You understand the needs of those for whom you are responsible.

Shepherds are vigilant and reliable.

You realize your obligation and commitment

to the well being of those entrusted to your care.

Shepherds are very dependable.

You engender a feeling of comfort and stability to those within your charge.

On the positive side, Shepherds can be

empathic, caring, understanding, practical and realistic.

On the negative side, you may be manipulative, close-minded and sentimentally rigid.

Interestingly, your preference is just as applicable in today's corporate kingdoms.

How well would you have dealt with DRAGONS in the Medieval Kingdom?(Or ... In Today's Corporate Kingdoms?)
Click on the Dragon below to find out ...

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2005-07-26T03:59:00.000-04:00

For Each There Is Another

Personality Types

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Explorers: Finding your way without a compass
Explorers are driven by curiosity, imagination and restless energy. They're spontaneous and resist being hemmed in by routines and rules, preferring to "just do it" rather than ask for permission.

Idealists: Opening the world to new possibilities
The Idealist's life mission is making the world a better place. They care about big ideas and issues as well as the lives of people around them. In many ways, they're ideal friends and co-workers who inspire others to pursue their dreams.

Leaders: Getting all you can out of life
Leaders are driven to make an impact on the world. They are courageous, "forces to be reckoned with," unafraid of risk-taking and making unpopular decisions. On a personal level, they are fiercely loyal and willing to do anything to protect their loved ones.

Traditionalists: Bringing strength and stability to the world
Traditionalists bring order to the world with their practical skills, high standards, and hard work. They're loyal and trustworthy friends. People naturally gravitate to them because of their strength, stability and common sense.

Individualists: Finding your own path
Individualists stand out for their imaginative, curious, shrewd qualities. They're filled with surprises and don't do things simply to please others. Not everyone appreciates these true originals.

Rebels: Challenging the status quo
Rebels challenge the status quo with their proactive, defiant, and stimulating style. Skeptics by nature, they see themselves as exceptions to most rules. Still, they're great advocates for individuality and the importance of following one's "bliss."

Givers: Bringing out the best in others
Givers are loving, helpful, generous, and compassionate. They see the best in others and help bring it out. Because their hearts are open, they inspire others to open their hearts.

Creators: Making your unique contribution to the world
Creators devote their curiosity, insight, and passion to both real world and philosophical issues. They have a knack for combining images, ideas, and information in new and innovative ways. Because their talents often set them apart, it's important they find like-minded friends and pay special attention to keeping their mind and body in balance.

Champions: Sharing your winning attitude
Champions are natural winners. They easily adapt and bounce back from problems, thanks to their upbeat attitudes, vitality, confidence and courage. They're always striving to live up to their full potential.

Protectors: Offering a safe harbor
Protectors offer a safe harbor to the people in their lives by being reasonable, reliable, and calm, even in a crisis. People instinctively trust them to watch out for their interests, keep secrets, manage money, and run companies.

Equalizers: Staying balanced and well-rounded
Equalizers are the most balanced and well rounded of the personality types, with an interesting mix of complementary traits. When others are rigid, Equalizers instinctively adjust to fit the situation.

Observers: Finding inner peace
Observers strive to find inner peace in a non-peaceful world. Their shy and cautious nature gives them a chance to observe and learn about people and situations, rather than rush in blindly. Though they look reserved and even aloof, they're actually very warm and kind

From Yahoo Personal Profiles

2005-07-26T02:34:00.000-04:00

Upon The Reality, There Is Understanding

Romantic Stumbling Blocks

2005-07-26T02:15:00.000-04:00

Romance presents its own set of challenges. As you search to find the right partner, here are a few to watch out for:

Although you like to stick to your routine, occasionally you need to "shake things up" and do something spontaneous and fun with your partner.

My Comment: Most Definately

You need time by yourself every day to "recharge," especially after lots of social contact. Let your partner know why you need this time and that it's so you can be in a better mood to enjoy his company afterwards.

My Comment: Most Definately

Your trusting and generous nature can make you vulnerable to being taken advantage of.

My Comment: Most Definately

You're great about being flexible and going with the flow, but occasionally your partner may want to follow and have you lead.

My Comment: Most Definately

2005-07-26T02:11:00.000-04:00

Like The Waters, Over Time, There Is Peace

Your Biggest Challenge Is: Can you put your needs and wishes first?

2005-07-26T01:41:00.000-04:00

Many Givers struggle with insecurities and fear that they aren't okay just as they are. You feel that you have to put someone else's needs ahead of your own in order to win their love and acceptance. To get a sense of how big an issue this is, ask yourself: "How differently would I live my life if the only one I had to please was me?"

Givers like you have to make a conscious effort to do nice things for themselves (like get a massage, get enough sleep, take time to exercise or read) every day. Doing these things will remind you that you're valuable and important just as you are. The more uncomfortable this makes you feel, the more you need to do it!

You'd probably also benefit from spending some extended time alone. With no one around to take care of, you get to practice listening to your own needs and wishes. Go to bed when you want to; eat what you want to eat; stay busy or be lazy. Remind yourself how good it feels to take care of your own needs first.

While you're taking care of yourself, you may want to consider tackling these potential areas for improvement:

At times you can be a little too serious and restrained. You need to get in touch with your "silly side." Discover what makes you laugh and do more of it. Let someone else be sensible for a while and let yourself be a kid again.

You can be an approval junkie. You want others to recognize and appreciate your accomplishments and the sacrifices you make for them. Unfortunately, most people either ignore or take for granted what you give. It sounds cliché, but the only one who can satisfy your need for approval is you. Try taking time each day to feel pride in what you've done. Appreciate yourself even when others don't or can't.

You can be a perfectionist. You set extremely high standards for yourself and others. Yet you consistently undervalue what you accomplish. Nothing you ever do is quite "good enough." You have to resist the temptation to focus on details, especially if you lose sight of the big picture by sweating the small stuff.

2005-07-26T01:34:00.000-04:00

Bluebirds Nesting

Your Love Style: Sensible

2005-07-26T01:21:00.000-04:00

You're looking to fall in love with a lifetime companion—someone who'll share the good times and the bad.

You take love and commitment very seriously. To you, love is a partnership. It's an extreme form of friendship. Dating gives you a chance to learn what you like and don't like and who you would get along with best. However, once you know who you're looking for, it's a waste of time to pursue a relationship and risk falling in love with someone you know is incompatible.

The Sensible love style is the most practical and reasonable of the love styles. You don't expect love at first sight. Liking someone is a good start, and as comfort and closeness grow, love can emerge. Of course, Sensible lovers have to be prepared for the possibility that it may not work out that way. When we "fall in" love, we "fall away" from the routines and rules that define our day-to-day lives. It's this extraordinary emotion that motivates us to rearrange our lives and priorities to incorporate someone else. Paradoxically, it's the irrational part of love that helps us deal with all the pragmatic and logistical challenges of committing to someone.

Even after a passionate stretch, chances are your approach to love will return to a more Sensible style. Most lovers, regardless of how they start, evolve more into companions over time anyway. For now, your "style" of loving has these common features:

It's best for both of you to remain a little independent, especially at first. Falling in love doesn't mean you have to give up your life. Having separate friends and activities, for example, just gives you more to talk about when you're together.
Like the song says, "If you want to know if he loves you so, it's in his kiss." You want passionate kisses and won't settle for anything less. The two of you will probably be instantly attracted to each other. Sexual chemistry isn't everything, but it's a great way to connect body and soul with your partner.

Both partners have to decide when they're ready to make a commitment and at what pace. Rushing into a commitment only adds to the pressure of forming a relationship. The two of you have to find the type and level of commitment that makes sense given your feelings and how long you've been together.

2005-07-26T01:19:00.000-04:00

Give Me Dear Lord,

The Strength To Change That Which Can Be Changed

Your Personality Type: Giver

2005-07-26T01:05:00.000-04:00

Bringing out the best in others You're a classic Giver who's loving, helpful, generous, and dependable.

You see the best in other people and in humanity in general. Because your heart is open, you help other people open their hearts, too.

You could easily be the person behind a wildly successful spouse or friend, because you're great at supporting and empowering others. You have great organization and planning skills, but because you're so humble and modest, you'd rather see someone else be in the limelight.

You're the most helpful and compassionate of the personality types. So much so, that if you pass a stray dog on the street, it probably kills you not to be able to bring it home. In fact, you have a habit of collecting human "strays," too, who are brokenhearted (or just plain broke!). You take them into your life and your heart, and you feed them with praise and support till they gain back their strength and self-confidence.

Of course, sometimes you do too much for others and become drained physically, emotionally, and even financially. You're not especially good at letting people know what you need. In fact, you try hard to hide when you're feeling bad. That sweet smile goes on your face and no one knows that you're hurting.

Oh My Gosh!

2005-06-21T00:38:00.000-04:00

You are a GRAMMAR GOD!

Congratulations! If your mission in life
is not already to preserve the English tongue,
it should be. You can smell a grammatical
inaccuracy from fifty yards. Your speech is
revered by the underlings, though some may
blaspheme and call you a snob. They're just
jealous. Go out there and change the world.

How grammatically correct are you? (Revised with answer key)
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Peace dude, flower power, ban the bomb... more grass please.

2005-05-12T15:32:00.000-04:00

Which flock do you follow?

this quiz was made by alanna

2005-04-21T22:31:00.000-04:00

Grandpa's Shadowbox

Grandpa Drew Dockery Shadowbox

2005-04-21T22:10:00.000-04:00

I have been taking the things that belong to each of my family and making shadowboxes.

I wish my picture was better but this is what it looks like.

Walmart is selling the big boxes for $9.95 now and I hope I can get somemore before they discontinue them.

The contents include from top left clockwise around his picture at the property in south Atlanta, Georgia:

1. 1959 Georgia Drivers License with his signature

2. Obituary

3. Automobile Insurance (Can you believe that on June 15, 1956 he only paid $14.56 for coverage!)

4. Leather coin holder (My grandmother use to use it after his death)

5. Pocket knife with 3 blades

6. Glass top to old coffee pot

7 Leather wallet with saddle on top and stitching around it.
Inside the above license and insurance were in it. Now it holds a very young
picture of my grandmother Lois, my sister and me, school picture of my sister,
school picture of me, picture of young child ?, picture of my granddad with a
a friend of his. Need to ask my mother who the man is so that I can edit this.

8. 1959 Season State Resident Fishing License dated 10 April 1959

9. 4 screws from his garage

10. Tin cigarette case with Vicroy cigarettes! Lord I would hate to have to smoke
that now *laughs* They are still together.

11. Wood pipe

I have some things in my workshop and going to see if any of those things will fit in the box.

I did a shadowbox for my grandmother Lois which I will share. I loaned it to my mother for the time being. She thought is was so very nice. It is a smaller box and I want to get one just like this box to change it over.

I enjoyed putting this together. I was thinking about taking these tiny books I have and writing all the memories of him (and one for her) and placing it in the boxes to be sealed with their things.

Perhaps those that follow me will enjoy these boxes in years to come.

~*~

2005-04-19T18:26:00.000-04:00

Rose Garden

Love Profile

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CANCER Your Love Profile

Your positive traits:

You're intuitive enough to know what's going wrong in a relationship early on
A total sweetheart - you're often the most caring person anyone knows
You are a generous and devoted parter to whoever you fall in love with

Your negative traits:

Insecurity - you tend to need a huge amount of comforting from your partner
You tend to be overly sensitive and easily hurt, which make loving you difficult
It's difficult to predict your moods. One minute you're up - the next you're down.

Your ideal partner:

Someone equally sensitive, who wants to take time to get to know you deeply
Dreams of an everlasting love - complete with marriage and a family
Loves to take care of you. Being a good cook and masseuse doesn't hurt!

Your dating style:

Slow. You enjoy dates that last all day, with plenty of time to talk and get to know one another.

Your seduction style:

Quite tender and loving, once you are comfortable in your relationship.
Coy. You tend to play it cool to drive your lover wild.
Orally talented - you're known as the best kisser in the zodiac.

Tips for the future:

Be a little less sensitive. Not every little mistake should hurt you.
Spend time away from your partner every so often - independence is a good thing.
Find ways to take care of yourself. You'll be happier if you put yourself first.

What Does Your Name Mean?

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JANIS
J is for Joyous
A is for Alert
N is for Nice
I is for Irresistible
S is for Sweet

2005-04-02T01:36:00.000-05:00

25 Roses

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Roses

My New Roses

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To my surpirse

I found not one,

not six,

not a dozen

but

25 long stem roses!

I have never seen any like these

for they were white with a red trim.

What a beautiful surprise to have waiting for me.

Aren't I loved !!!

2005-03-29T23:56:00.000-05:00

Pretty Heart Doily To Share

Hearts Around Doily

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Materials: Sport weight yarn, 1 oz. Rose; small amount white Size F crochet hook
Finished Size: 7-1/2" in diameter.
Pattern Stitches: Cluster: (insert hook in next st indicated, YO and pull up a loop) 3 times; YO and pull through all 4 loops on hook.
Picot: Ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook.
Instructions:
With Rose, ch 8; join to form ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in same ch and each ch around; join with slip st to first sc: 8 sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 3 dc in same st, ch 3, skip next sc, (4 dc in next sc, ch 3, sk next sc) around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3: 16 dc and 4 ch-3 sps.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (3 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp) around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3: 32 dc and 4 ch-3 sps.
Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 6 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (3 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp) around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3: 48 dc and 4 ch-3 sps.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, skip next 2 dc, 9 tr in next dc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, skip next dc, 9 tr in next dc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, (sc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, 9 tr in next dc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, skip next dc, 9 tr in next dc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp) around; join with slip st to BLO of beg sc, switch to white by pulling through last st: 92 sts. Cut Rose.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st and in next 20 sts, cluster over next 3 sc, (sc in next 21 sts, cluster over next 3 sc) around; join with slip st through BOTH loops of first sc.
Rnd 7: *(Picot, sk next sc, slip st in next sc) 4 times; sk next sc, slip st in next sc, sk next sc, slip st in next sc; (picot, sk next sc, slip st in next sc) 4 times; skip next cluster, slip st in next sc; repeat from * 3 times more; join with slip st to same st as joining: 32 picots. Fasten off.

2005-03-29T23:35:00.000-05:00

My granddaughter Kelley

My Silly Granddaughter Kelley!

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My oldest granddaughter Kelly loves to play games with me.

I find her funny and enjoy the things she comes up with.

She says she knows something I don't. I have to guess her secret.

Starts with ......S......

Ends with ......B......

Todays hints are

Starts with..... Se

Ends with........ub

I must really be getting slow because I still can't figure it out!

*giggles*

2005-03-29T22:51:00.000-05:00

The Beauty of the Dogwood

Dogwood Tree/ Cross

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As one legend goes, at the time of Christ's crucifixion,

the dogwood tree was as tall as the oak and other forest trees.

Its wood was so strong and firm that it was chosen for the cross.

The tree was very distressed to be used for such a purpose

and Jesus understood.

He told the tree, "Because of your regret and pity for my suffering,

I promise this: never again shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used for a cross.

Henceforth it shall be slender and bent and twisted, and its blossoms shall be in the form of a cross.

And in the center of the outer edge of each petal there will be nail prints.

And in the center of the flower, brown with rust and stained with blood, will be a crown of thorns

so that all who see it will remember it was upon a dogwood tree that I was crucified,

and this tree shall not be mutilated nor destroyed,

but cherished and protected

as a reminder of my agony and death upon the cross."

2005-03-20T23:45:00.000-05:00

My Friend Randall

My Friend Needs Help

2005-03-20T23:31:00.000-05:00

My name is Randall Spann Cordle. Due to the circumstances of my birth and directly after my birth I have cerebal palsy.

I have lived most of my live in Summerville, I graduted from high school in Summerville. I am a college graduate. I went to work out of college and have held a few different jobs in my field of study.

I want to be more independent from my brother and his family. I have been looking into a service dog for the past few months to try to realize my dream again of having one. I have tried national organizations and the waiting list is 18 months or more. I have tried private ones and the cost is to great. I have found a dog that will fit my needs it is now up to getting the money to make it all happen.

I just am trying to get my story out and praying a few willing souls will help me.I have set up a pay pal account if you prefer to use pay pal to make a donation towards the purchase of the dog or I have set up an account at a local bank for donations which are tax deductible. I provided a direct link to the bank but if you are interested in mailing a donation the information is: United Community Bank, 9699 Rome Blvd., Summerville, Georgia 30747. Phone number 706-857-9245.
Spann
My Favorite Links:
Great Plains Service Dogs
United Community Bank
My Info:
Name: Randall Spann Cordle
Email: spannsservicedog@yahoo.com

http://www.geocities.com/spannsservicedog/spannspage.html

2005-03-20T23:04:00.000-05:00

Poem: Cute As They Could Be

Cute As They Could Be

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Once upon a time

there were two little girls

who were cute as they could be

The first was born in Virginia

and the other was born in Georgia several years later

As the years passed

much laughter and tears were shared

but, neither shared with the other

Now, these two little southern belles grew with grace and charm

still not knowing what they really missed

for they were without the other

Finally came the day

in the strangest of ways

in the strangest of places

they met

only still not knowing

just how close they were to be

They told of their life as they grew

laughed at the joys and

cried at their sorrows

only to find their bond had always been closely weaved

Now, it wasn't by chance

for it was meant

that these two little southern belles

cute as they could be

were the very best friends

that could be.

~*~

Written by janis dianne fowler 27th March 1990

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Poem: To Give

To Give

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Whisper my name

And I will hear your soft voice

Softly sing within my ear

And I will hear your song

As you cradle me in your arms

Touch my heart so that I will know

Your Love

For I stand before you to give

written November 1996 janis dianne fowler

2005-03-17T17:39:00.000-05:00

Come Along And Let's Go Visit

The Perfesser's Notes

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The Perfesser's Notes

Karla's Korner

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Karla's Korner

Kelley's Korner

2005-03-17T17:20:00.000-05:00

Kelley's Korner

2005-03-10T19:54:00.000-05:00

Peace

My Thoughts on Forgiveness

2005-03-10T19:26:00.000-05:00

Forgiveness is very hard to do when one has hurt or betrayed your relationship.

However, you know in your heart when to trust that forgiveness and work though problems.

No one has lived a perfect life not making mistakes toward another whether it be your parents, friends, lover/spouse. Over time we too went through the process of growing up and weeding through actions that were not acceptable. In this, I believe we can understand others when they fail in being loyal, respectable and honest toward the relationship with you.

Each situation is different and one has to weigh the possibility of "is this person going to do this to me again? and do I wish to get over the transgression and show the unconditional love by giving and trying to trust once more?"

Trust can be had over time ONLY when the transgressor has shown that they have changed and won't disrespect the relationship, no matter the temptations.

Building a relationship is very hard when two people come together not knowing the values and structure of the moral makeup of the other fully. You always think after many months of talking and getting to know one another that you do know the person however, until you live with the person and both have to adjust to the other completely, do you find that there are things not said and/or perhaps missed along the line.

In all honesty, no one likes to show the "bad" " side of the past failed relationships and is "trying" to put the "best foot forward" in starting this new one. I am rambling, however, what I really want to say is that no matter the relationship, if you don't have respect for yourself and give that loyalty, honesty, commitment to your relationship then you can't expect it from the partner. I believe in un-conditional love however, I don't believe in being one's doormat or nursemaid for the times when they "have to have a place" to satisfy their own ego and self-centeredness. I believe people do change with maturity and in a loving atmosphere, no matter how hopeless it may seem. Takes a strong person to hold on while waiting for someone to grow up to your level of maturity.

Then, there are times to be strong and walk away. Whether it is an abusive relationship, loveless relationship, or meaningless relationship. It may be very hard to do however;

there is a time to stop being one's mental, verbal, physical bunching bag.

Always remember,

"Actions speak louder than words"

No matter how sweet and sincere the words may sound.

2005-03-10T16:23:00.000-05:00

Rose In My Garden

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Pink Rose

Favorite Activities

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Life has just so many enjoyable things to do and see.

I have traveled from the east coast to the west coast; mainly to historical towns and the beach.

The mountains are great along the rivers and lakes to camp.

Gold panning, hiking, camping, rock hunting along with herbs and wild flowers.

My garden is my peaceful place of solitude where I do most of my meditating.

I am proud of my new garden addition filled with roses my fiance' gave to me

when we first met in May 2002.

I enjoy needlepoint, painting, reading, writing poetry and

hope to do a novel someday on the characters

I have roleplayed with over the internet back in 1997.

I love moonlight walks especially on the beach,

sitting under the stars,

listening to the ocean or

the breeze rustling the leaves

under a canopy of old trees in the woods.

My collectibles not only include art but cobalt glass which is found throughout my home

and the older Nancy Ann dolls.

People & Cultures

2005-03-10T15:27:00.000-05:00

Over the years, I have found people to be very interesting and always there is something new to learn by them, their cultures, their backgrounds, their feelings.

I laugh within myself as I say that my learning has come actually from the internet on message boards and chat rooms.

So many people to voice their views, feelsings, pleasures, and even built up hates.

My heart is full of emotions for each and everyone on an individual basis.

No two are created alike for we have differences but then are they really different?

Literature

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My favorite writers are

Eugenia Price, Anne Rice, Victoria Holt and Angela Alexia.

I enjoy historical novels

for much of history I find interesting and learning the past is fun.

In the recent years started reading a lot of the new age fantasy novels with

Terry Brooks, Robert Jordan and David Eddings.

My lastest find is Angela Alexia

who was a high school friend of mine.

Music

2005-03-10T15:12:00.000-05:00

My favorite is that of romatic songs, classical, new age, sounds of nature, celtic and soft jazz.

I enjoy Yanni, Chris Issac, Billy Ocean, Celine Dion, Julio Iglesias,

Whitney Houston, Bette Miller and others.

I really enjoy soundtracts to many movies.

"The Dance" by Garth Brook

Has a special meaning for me.

It seems a sad song, for this one to find a true love

but for those that only play the game and failed.

Art

2005-03-10T15:09:00.000-05:00

My favorite artist are those of many periods.

Sir Lawrance Alma-Tadema and other pre-raphaelites.

In my private collection, I have a local southern artist,

John Kollock

who does watercolors.

I enjoy art galleries and museums.

I enjoy to paint with acrylic and oils and would like to relearn waterclotors.

Who Am I

2005-03-10T14:55:00.000-05:00

I was raised in the south. Like all little girls of that time, I was raised as a submissive. Not knowing what this was and I really doubt now as I look back on the male society, perhaps they didn't wish to name it as such or even admit it.

I was raised to be polite, speak when spoken to, serve with grace. My life as a child was somewhat easy however I was raised by a dominant and strict father. There was a time as all teenagers that I was rebellious for I did not feel the love of my parents. My grandparents were the love that I needed, however, I lost my grandfather when I was about 14 and felt the world was ending.

Therefore ended my childhood.

He Promised Me A Rose Garden

2005-03-01T16:57:00.000-05:00

Have you ever taken the time to walk through a Rose Garden?

Walked it alone through the peace of beauty growing?

Through the beauty of color, texture and fragrance

The sun has just come over the horizon

There is just enough to light the garden

You are speechless at the radiant beauty of the morning dew

The delicate little drops which lie there

On the pedals just glimmering from the awakening light

It is the most magnificent when you are alone

It is quiet, peaceful and

you

also find

Him

Like the dew on the rose

There are tears in your eyes

When you awaken to

His presence

Can you feel Him?

The dew knows

As the rose knows

And even the sun knows

They have always known that

He awaits

In the garden for you

This is why the sun is clearly bright

The roses are radiant with thorns smiling color and sweet fragrance

The dew, the tiny dew which sparkles like crisp ice

On a cold southern morning

There is no doubt

feel

His presence

Each morning is a new sparkling awakening

Before you begin your day

Wake up as the rose garden does

Knowing

Knowing He is there

He did promise you a Rose Garden

As the thorns of trial and tribulation

Struggle to hold you down,

Bring forth from the dept of your memories

He promised you a Rose Garden

Published "A Sense Of Place ~ New Southern Poetry Vol III, First Edition May 1995