Money, some say its the root of all evil and some say its life...
So what is the big deal about money?
Do we really really need it?
If we don't then can we survive?
Can money buy everything?
What can't money buy?
or What can money buy?
money, money, money what should I do with you?
Perhaps......
Proverbs 30:8-9
"...Give me neither poverty nor riches- Feed me with the food alloted to me; Lest I be full and deny You, And say who is the LORD? Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of the LORD." (NKJV)
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
~How To Have Good Phone Conversations?~
There are some things that men and women may never agree on, like the pleasures of shoe shopping, Meryl Streep movies, the merits of tofu, going to the bathroom in pairs, and of course, talking on the phone for hours and hours... and hours.
Think of how attached you are to your Xbox. Now multiply that by 10: that's how much most women enjoy talking on the phone. For women, the phone is much more than a mere communication device, handy for making plans and ordering pizza. Oh no, for women, the phone is an all-out activity; an event; a source of entertainment comparable to a night of tequila shots and lap dances.
And not only is the phone a source of entertainment for women, it can also provide a healthy dose of intellectual stimulation; in fact, a good phone conversation can even replace reading an issue of any woman's magazine.
ring her bell
Once men begin to understand women's fanatical love of the phone and the crucial role that it plays in their lives, men can approach the phone with the respect it deserves, and treat telephone conversations with skilled tolerance rather than bored annoyance.
Learning to skillfully handle phone conversations can make the difference between a mediocre and a fantastic relationship. If you want to talk your way into her heart, you may need to do some of that talking over the phone.
If a phone conversation consists of a 30-second monosyllabic exchange to you, you may need to master 8 phone friendly moves to become a truly smooth operator in her eyes.
1- Have something to say
If you're the one making the call, make sure that you have something significant to say -- something she'd be interested in hearing. Calling to invite her out, ask for her fettuccine Alfredo recipe or what you should wear to dinner at your boss' house, or to tell her you love her new haircut, are all acceptable conversation starters (especially the part about the haircut).
2- Personalize your conversation
Many men complain that the phone is too impersonal, whereas for most woman, the phone is one of the most personal means of communication. Women don't use the phone just to call a cab. Nothing is too personal to talk about over the phone, and women can spend hours discussing their deepest and most intimate secrets, darkest fears, childhood traumas, and other emotional baggage.
You, however, might not be ready to discuss the deep pain you felt when your childhood puppy Binky was hit by a car. Nevertheless, there are steps you can take to make phone conversations with your honey less impersonal.
Try looking at a picture of her whilst talking on the phone. Seeing her face while you're speaking might help you feel more connected to her and may help you open up a bit.
3- Learn to multitask
So you think talking on the phone is a waste of time? Guess what? Your woman probably doesn't. Hang on, don't hang up yet. Talking on the phone doesn't mean the rest of your day has to be put on hold; all you have to do is learn to multitask.
To avoid devoting your full attention to the phone, buy one that has a speaker phone option, so you can talk while moving around; or better yet, invest in a handy headset, so you can have both your hands free to pursue, uh, other endeavors. Even a cordless can allow you to fold your clothing or even do the dishes, all the while chatting it up with your woman.
4- Become one with the phone
Multitasking is not for everybody -- if you really can't concentrate on clipping your toenails and talking on the phone at the same time, you may want to try focusing solely on the conversation itself. Chances are that if the two of you are talking in the first place, you do have a slight interest in what she has to say. So sit down, gaze lovingly into the phone receiver and just listen.
5- Ask open-ended questions
Open-ended questions require way more than a simple "yes" or "no" answer. Be prepared. Have a list of "safe" questions at your disposal, so that she can do most of the talking. For example, questions about her cat and her new stereo are phone-friendly.
Questions about her relationship with her mother or the picture of that mystery boy on her shelf are not. If, for some unforeseen reason, the phone conversation begins to veer in the direction of the meaning of your relationship, quickly intervene with a question about her award-winning chili, so you can sit back and let her gab away.
6- Take control of the conversation
It's true. Women's phone conversations have no emotional boundaries whatsoever, and if allowed to run wild, these conversations can run to dangerously steep emotional depths. If the only tears you want to shed while talking on the phone are from the onions you're chopping for your dinner, you need to take control of the conversation and steer it away from any deep, emotional drop-offs.
To remain in control of the chatter, you need to be the one doing most of the asking. If you merely respond to what she says, she may sneakily lure you into talking about your feelings and other "no-win situation" questions.
7- Always leave her wanting more
Who do you think is sexier: Peter Parker or Spider-Man? Spidey is because he's mysterious and unpredictable. So take his 8-legged lead and weave a web of mystery around your conversation. Don't tell her every teeny, insignificant detail about your life. Maybe you are a world-class ping-pong player -- but save that gem for another conversation.
8- Exit gracefully
Luckily for you, all phone conversations must, alas, come to an end -- but don't be fooled; you need to factor in at least an extra five minutes for the goodbye talk. Saying goodbye to a woman on the phone is like overtime in hockey -- we think the game's over, but oh no, there's a whole other period.
So get that stick back on the ice because abruptly saying "Gotta go, game's on," doesn't qualify as an acceptable goodbye. Ease into the finale. Try getting off the phone using sincere statements that let her know that you enjoyed the conversation and hope to see and talk to her soon. If you really are in a big rush, tell her your mother just walked in, your chili is burning, your phone battery is dying, or your pet rattlesnake isn't in his cage.
telephone love
So maybe you're not ready to replace that autographed Miles Davis poster with a framed portrait of Alexander Graham Bell, but hey, you don't want to hear the dial tone when it comes to your relationship either. Now, whenever she calls, you can ensure that you'll be the smooth operator she connects with.
Found this @ AskMen.com,
Darn it, I guess sometimes calling to say nothing at all is not good at all. =(
Think of how attached you are to your Xbox. Now multiply that by 10: that's how much most women enjoy talking on the phone. For women, the phone is much more than a mere communication device, handy for making plans and ordering pizza. Oh no, for women, the phone is an all-out activity; an event; a source of entertainment comparable to a night of tequila shots and lap dances.
And not only is the phone a source of entertainment for women, it can also provide a healthy dose of intellectual stimulation; in fact, a good phone conversation can even replace reading an issue of any woman's magazine.
ring her bell
Once men begin to understand women's fanatical love of the phone and the crucial role that it plays in their lives, men can approach the phone with the respect it deserves, and treat telephone conversations with skilled tolerance rather than bored annoyance.
Learning to skillfully handle phone conversations can make the difference between a mediocre and a fantastic relationship. If you want to talk your way into her heart, you may need to do some of that talking over the phone.
If a phone conversation consists of a 30-second monosyllabic exchange to you, you may need to master 8 phone friendly moves to become a truly smooth operator in her eyes.
1- Have something to say
If you're the one making the call, make sure that you have something significant to say -- something she'd be interested in hearing. Calling to invite her out, ask for her fettuccine Alfredo recipe or what you should wear to dinner at your boss' house, or to tell her you love her new haircut, are all acceptable conversation starters (especially the part about the haircut).
2- Personalize your conversation
Many men complain that the phone is too impersonal, whereas for most woman, the phone is one of the most personal means of communication. Women don't use the phone just to call a cab. Nothing is too personal to talk about over the phone, and women can spend hours discussing their deepest and most intimate secrets, darkest fears, childhood traumas, and other emotional baggage.
You, however, might not be ready to discuss the deep pain you felt when your childhood puppy Binky was hit by a car. Nevertheless, there are steps you can take to make phone conversations with your honey less impersonal.
Try looking at a picture of her whilst talking on the phone. Seeing her face while you're speaking might help you feel more connected to her and may help you open up a bit.
3- Learn to multitask
So you think talking on the phone is a waste of time? Guess what? Your woman probably doesn't. Hang on, don't hang up yet. Talking on the phone doesn't mean the rest of your day has to be put on hold; all you have to do is learn to multitask.
To avoid devoting your full attention to the phone, buy one that has a speaker phone option, so you can talk while moving around; or better yet, invest in a handy headset, so you can have both your hands free to pursue, uh, other endeavors. Even a cordless can allow you to fold your clothing or even do the dishes, all the while chatting it up with your woman.
4- Become one with the phone
Multitasking is not for everybody -- if you really can't concentrate on clipping your toenails and talking on the phone at the same time, you may want to try focusing solely on the conversation itself. Chances are that if the two of you are talking in the first place, you do have a slight interest in what she has to say. So sit down, gaze lovingly into the phone receiver and just listen.
5- Ask open-ended questions
Open-ended questions require way more than a simple "yes" or "no" answer. Be prepared. Have a list of "safe" questions at your disposal, so that she can do most of the talking. For example, questions about her cat and her new stereo are phone-friendly.
Questions about her relationship with her mother or the picture of that mystery boy on her shelf are not. If, for some unforeseen reason, the phone conversation begins to veer in the direction of the meaning of your relationship, quickly intervene with a question about her award-winning chili, so you can sit back and let her gab away.
6- Take control of the conversation
It's true. Women's phone conversations have no emotional boundaries whatsoever, and if allowed to run wild, these conversations can run to dangerously steep emotional depths. If the only tears you want to shed while talking on the phone are from the onions you're chopping for your dinner, you need to take control of the conversation and steer it away from any deep, emotional drop-offs.
To remain in control of the chatter, you need to be the one doing most of the asking. If you merely respond to what she says, she may sneakily lure you into talking about your feelings and other "no-win situation" questions.
7- Always leave her wanting more
Who do you think is sexier: Peter Parker or Spider-Man? Spidey is because he's mysterious and unpredictable. So take his 8-legged lead and weave a web of mystery around your conversation. Don't tell her every teeny, insignificant detail about your life. Maybe you are a world-class ping-pong player -- but save that gem for another conversation.
8- Exit gracefully
Luckily for you, all phone conversations must, alas, come to an end -- but don't be fooled; you need to factor in at least an extra five minutes for the goodbye talk. Saying goodbye to a woman on the phone is like overtime in hockey -- we think the game's over, but oh no, there's a whole other period.
So get that stick back on the ice because abruptly saying "Gotta go, game's on," doesn't qualify as an acceptable goodbye. Ease into the finale. Try getting off the phone using sincere statements that let her know that you enjoyed the conversation and hope to see and talk to her soon. If you really are in a big rush, tell her your mother just walked in, your chili is burning, your phone battery is dying, or your pet rattlesnake isn't in his cage.
telephone love
So maybe you're not ready to replace that autographed Miles Davis poster with a framed portrait of Alexander Graham Bell, but hey, you don't want to hear the dial tone when it comes to your relationship either. Now, whenever she calls, you can ensure that you'll be the smooth operator she connects with.
Found this @ AskMen.com,
Darn it, I guess sometimes calling to say nothing at all is not good at all. =(
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
~gas/ Petrol~
In the view of the recent fuel crisis in Malaysia, paying $3.30 a gallon now. Over here in the US I'm paying $4.00 a gallon and its going up and up =(
I think its time to buy a:
Pure kinetic energy =D
I think its time to buy a:
Pure kinetic energy =D
Saturday, May 31, 2008
~1st day of flight school~
- Yes ladies and gentlemen, I flew my 1st plane.
- Not a big jumbo jet but a small like kecik monyek the skyhawk 172 just like the one below.
- 1st time flying a plane is not all fun though. I mean yes it was fun but I guess I was pretty stressed out.
- It's just like driving a car for a 1st time but instead of watching your front and your back you're watching your front back below and above.
- The only person who really trusted my judgments was my flight instructor, who pretty much let me do everything. Everything except the landing hehe (I guess he dint want to die yet too).
- Freaky as it might sound flying is actually quite nice (minus the stress). The scenery was amazing. Never saw Lynchburg from above before and you have all the peace and serenity.
- To bad I dint have the time to sit there and just reflect. Because I was too busy trying to make my plane go in a straight path.
- All in all it was just an amazing experience.. Just can't wait till Monday.. My next flight lesson!!!
- Oh ya, I have LOTS OF HOMEWORK!!!! Plenty of preflight reading to do, to prepare myself before every flight. Just so much to remember.
- But its all GOOD, for the 1st time in my life I actually enjoy reading!
- Not a big jumbo jet but a small like kecik monyek the skyhawk 172 just like the one below.
- 1st time flying a plane is not all fun though. I mean yes it was fun but I guess I was pretty stressed out.- It's just like driving a car for a 1st time but instead of watching your front and your back you're watching your front back below and above.
- The only person who really trusted my judgments was my flight instructor, who pretty much let me do everything. Everything except the landing hehe (I guess he dint want to die yet too).
- Freaky as it might sound flying is actually quite nice (minus the stress). The scenery was amazing. Never saw Lynchburg from above before and you have all the peace and serenity.
- To bad I dint have the time to sit there and just reflect. Because I was too busy trying to make my plane go in a straight path.
- All in all it was just an amazing experience.. Just can't wait till Monday.. My next flight lesson!!!
- Oh ya, I have LOTS OF HOMEWORK!!!! Plenty of preflight reading to do, to prepare myself before every flight. Just so much to remember.
- But its all GOOD, for the 1st time in my life I actually enjoy reading!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
~Casting Crowns~
-Yes I know I promised pictures .
-I did better I got vids tooo hehehe!
-enjoy..
- Crazy gila babi drum solo!!! (but I've seen even more ganas 1's though) but a drum solo never ceases to amaze me =*drooollll*=
- Husband and wife fooling around, it was pretty funneh..
- Yeah that was me laughing in the back ground..
-I did better I got vids tooo hehehe!
-enjoy..
- Crazy gila babi drum solo!!! (but I've seen even more ganas 1's though) but a drum solo never ceases to amaze me =*drooollll*=
- Husband and wife fooling around, it was pretty funneh..
- Yeah that was me laughing in the back ground..
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
~up coming events~
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- This Sat April 12th guess who is going to watch casting crowns live???? Me lar of cos...- Got 4 tickets, going with my parents =), dragging mom along, I'm sure she will love it..
- Will try to sneak in a camera hehehe.
- Till then keep posted for pics. Its gonna be a blast I'm sure.
- I'm so excited ^^
Saturday, April 5, 2008
~unbelievable~
Belief is a state or habit of mind which trust or confidence in someone or something.
can we believe without trust?
can we trust without faith?
Brothers and sister I submit to you, the problem of unbelief,
Is it the problem of an unfaithful heart?
or the problem of an unbelieving heart?
Whose fault is it when you can't believe in someone?
Is it yours for not believing? or that someone else's fault for being unbelievable?
Is it anyone's fault at all?
If you can answer all that and say that this one person is at fault, then let me submit to you that you are greatly mistaken.
Let's just say I believe that my brother would wake up and brush his teeth, trusting that he doesn't want to have smelly breath when he goes to school. The following morning he wakes up, doesn't brush his teeth and goes to school with stinky breath. The next following morning I expect him not to brush his teeth again? with the thought at the back of my mind that he forgot to brush his teeth the morning before of course I would think that he wouldn't brush his teeth the next morning. So, whose fault is it for my unbelief? mine with assuming? or his for not remembering to brush his teeth the morning before? I hope you would agree with me when I say, how can we tell? Do we really want to point someone out now?
OK let's just say its my fault for assuming, I shouldn't doubt my brothers ability to brush his teeth every morning, but he did prove his inability to do so by not doing it the morning before right?
OK then are you saying he is at fault for not proving his ability to brush his teeth in the morning?
no, If I were to say its his fault, then what happens if he forgot yesterday but remembers today?
Can I really predict that he is not going to brush his teeth the following morning?
So whose freaking fault is it?
No ones fault!!!!!!
the unbeliever is just as guilty as the person who the unbeliever does not believe in.
So Now what?
Is there redemption for the unbelievable person?
I don't know you tell me...
can we believe without trust?
can we trust without faith?
Brothers and sister I submit to you, the problem of unbelief,
Is it the problem of an unfaithful heart?
or the problem of an unbelieving heart?
Whose fault is it when you can't believe in someone?
Is it yours for not believing? or that someone else's fault for being unbelievable?
Is it anyone's fault at all?
If you can answer all that and say that this one person is at fault, then let me submit to you that you are greatly mistaken.
Let's just say I believe that my brother would wake up and brush his teeth, trusting that he doesn't want to have smelly breath when he goes to school. The following morning he wakes up, doesn't brush his teeth and goes to school with stinky breath. The next following morning I expect him not to brush his teeth again? with the thought at the back of my mind that he forgot to brush his teeth the morning before of course I would think that he wouldn't brush his teeth the next morning. So, whose fault is it for my unbelief? mine with assuming? or his for not remembering to brush his teeth the morning before? I hope you would agree with me when I say, how can we tell? Do we really want to point someone out now?
OK let's just say its my fault for assuming, I shouldn't doubt my brothers ability to brush his teeth every morning, but he did prove his inability to do so by not doing it the morning before right?
OK then are you saying he is at fault for not proving his ability to brush his teeth in the morning?
no, If I were to say its his fault, then what happens if he forgot yesterday but remembers today?
Can I really predict that he is not going to brush his teeth the following morning?
So whose freaking fault is it?
No ones fault!!!!!!
the unbeliever is just as guilty as the person who the unbeliever does not believe in.
So Now what?
Is there redemption for the unbelievable person?
I don't know you tell me...
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
~I'm baaack!!~
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, children of all ages... I present to you my new blog post..
Lame I know but, I guess Ive been on exile a little too long. Well the real reason for taking time off my blogging (which led to the deletion of every post I ever made) was I felt that my blog did not have a specific theme, well yeah it had a little bit of everything but I felt that it did not serve any purpose what so ever. So after much thought I decided, quit trying to make your blog look outstanding, but start making every post more meaningful and thoughtful, something people will be encouraged with..
So this would lead to my why I choose "I Assuage You" as a blog title. I know you must be wondering what on earth does assuage mean, the 1st time I heard it I thought it was a bad word. But it's far from a bad word, according to the Webster's dick(dictionary) assuage means to ease, to comfort, to appease something or someone..
I feel that blogging has been so much about putting up your thoughts that sometimes we tend to post things without thinking, and I have been guilty of that. Instead of wanting to bring people down with every post I make,I want to be a source of encouragement to others, share my thoughts on life that would edify the people who reads this. Life is not always about correcting the wrong, there is also a part of it where we must applaud the upright and the good. This does not however mean that we shun the bad, but it means we give grace to the bad, encourage them, beckon them and lead them to the right path. Do it not out of superiority but do it with love and compassion.
So with this I cut the ribbons, to give you Your Assuage.. May you be blessed :)
Lame I know but, I guess Ive been on exile a little too long. Well the real reason for taking time off my blogging (which led to the deletion of every post I ever made) was I felt that my blog did not have a specific theme, well yeah it had a little bit of everything but I felt that it did not serve any purpose what so ever. So after much thought I decided, quit trying to make your blog look outstanding, but start making every post more meaningful and thoughtful, something people will be encouraged with..
So this would lead to my why I choose "I Assuage You" as a blog title. I know you must be wondering what on earth does assuage mean, the 1st time I heard it I thought it was a bad word. But it's far from a bad word, according to the Webster's dick(dictionary) assuage means to ease, to comfort, to appease something or someone..
I feel that blogging has been so much about putting up your thoughts that sometimes we tend to post things without thinking, and I have been guilty of that. Instead of wanting to bring people down with every post I make,I want to be a source of encouragement to others, share my thoughts on life that would edify the people who reads this. Life is not always about correcting the wrong, there is also a part of it where we must applaud the upright and the good. This does not however mean that we shun the bad, but it means we give grace to the bad, encourage them, beckon them and lead them to the right path. Do it not out of superiority but do it with love and compassion.
So with this I cut the ribbons, to give you Your Assuage.. May you be blessed :)
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