Profile: Nariman a.k.a Putri

Wherever the wind blows :), Singapore
I'm a Jack of all Trades. But a Master of None. However, my primary passion is in Teaching. I'm very expressive with my emotions .... hence ... I'm no good in a poker game :) Love all the romanticism that life can offer. Love my family, my one and ONLY. Last but not least my surrogate family my baby Princess and Chomelanggun.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

If you judge people, you have no time to love them...

We forget that forgiveness is greater than revenge. People make mistakes. We are allowed to make mistakes. But the actions we take while in a rage will haunt us forever. Pause and ponder. Think before you act. Be patient. Forgive & forget. Love one and all. If you judge people, you have no time to love them


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Letting go

Letting go of someone dear to you is hard, but holding on to someone who doesn't even feel the same is much harder. Giving up doesn't mean you are weak! It only means that you are strong enough to let go! 00000000000000000000000000000000 Sometimes we tend to be in despair when the person we love leaves us, but the truth is, it's not our loss, but theirs, for they left the only person who wouldn't give up on them. 00000000000000000000000000000000000000 If your love does not work with that person, it just means that someone else loves you more. just dropping by for some words of "wisdom"

Find a guy who calls you beautiful instead of hot, who calls you back when you hang up on him, who will lie under the stars and listen to your heartbeat, or will stay awake just to watch you sleep... wait for the boy who kisses your forehead, who wants to show you off to the world when you are in sweats, who holds your hand in front of his friends, who thinks you're just as pretty without makeup on. One who is constantly reminding you of how much he cares and how lucky his is to have you.... The one who turns to his friends and says, 'that's her.'


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Family

The family is the corner stone of our society. More than any other force it shapes the attitude, the hopes, the ambitions, and the values of the child. And when the family collapses it is the children that are usually damaged. When it happens on a massive scale the community itself is crippled. So, unless we work to strengthen the family, to create conditions under which most parents will stay together, all the rest â schools, playgrounds, and public assistance, and private concern â will never be enough.


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After life

After dying in a car crash, three friends go to Heaven for orientation. They are all asked the same question, "When you're lying in your casket, and friends and family are mourning over you, what would you like to hear them say about you?"

The first guy immediately responds, "I would like to hear them say that I was one of the great doctors of my time, and a great family man."

The second guy says, "I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and school teacher who made a huge difference in the children of tomorrow."

The last guy thinks for a moment, and then replies, "I guess I'd like to hear them say, ' Look, he's moving!'"


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Back In Shanghai

Just to let you know we are back in Shanghai.  Nanjing is an old city.  It was the old capital before Bejing.  It is about 3 hours from Shanghai.  I can imagine Shanghai being like present day Nanjing about 10 years ago.  Now Shanghai is too crowded.
 
I guess the highlight of the trip was the Nanjing Masacre Mueseum.  The visit was pretty intense all the horrific details of the atrocities, the graphic and the eerieness of it all.  After experiencing Japan and knowing Japaneses people in Shanghai , it is hard to imagine that they were responsible for so much horror.
 
We took the bullet train back to Shanghai, and that made it all better.  Not many bullet trains in China yet...so this was first class for us.   So that was our Easter weekend.
 
Hope all of you had a Good Friday weekend!
love
wati


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Summer Vacation

FYI , just to let you know that Simon & I will be in the UK for about 6 weeks starting 27 June to 11 Aug 2008.
 
It will be Simon's first time back in 4 years,...so a long over dued visit, seeing that we always go back to Singapore for holidays.
 
Anyways, we will probably be based in London where his sister is.  I have contacted the Whitakers , Tricia & Emma.  I will visit them, Sonal ( in London) , Beccy ( Warwickshire), perhaps swing by Leicester.  We may go Manchester to see Chris and then some of Simon's friends in Leeds. 
 
We are also trying to arrange some time in Sweden to see Fifin.  So am looking forward to that.  I am sure this will be my most expensive holiday to date!
 
Ok, thought I just let you all know our plans.
 
love
wati


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Sunday, March 23, 2008

Darryl and Harold

Darryl and Harold were in a mental institution. The place had an unusual annual contest, picking two of the best patients and giving them two questions. If they got them correct, they were deemed cured and free to go.

Darryl was called into the doctor s office first and asked if he understood that he'd be free if he answered the questions correctly. Darryl said "Yes" and the doctor proceeded. "Darryl, what would happen if I poked out one of your eyes?"

Darryl said, "I'd be half blind."

"That's correct. What if I poked out both eyes?"

"I d be completely blind." The doctor stood up, shook Darryl s hand, and told him he was free to go.

On Darryl's way out, as the doctor filled out the paperwork, Darryl mentioned the exam to Harold, who was seated in the waiting room. He told him what questions were going to be asked and gave him the answers.

So Harold went into the doctor's office when he was called. The doctor went thru the formalities and then asked, "What would happen if I cut off one of your ears?" Remembering what Darryl had told him, he answered, "I'd be half blind."

The doctor looked a little puzzled, but went on. "What if I cut off the other ear?"

"I'd be completely blind," Harold answered."

"Harold, can you explain how you'd be blind?"

"My hat would fall down over my eyes."



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( she is just asking for duafor her daughter)Allah Subhanau Taala award her


 

Cheers (K)

Nariman.

http://foreverknight-nk.blogspot.com/

Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:29:00 +0500
From: naseem.ullah@gmail.com
To: naseem.ullah@gmail.com
Subject: Pass It On ( she is just asking for dua)


Asslamualaikum,

My daughter Salma, who is just 12 years old is battling for life at a
Local hospital, she is suffering from cancer and is presently in the last stage. The doctors have given up all hope but then I have trust in ALLAH and in the power of dua. Therefore as a helpless mother of a dying child I beg all of you to pray for my daughter, please include her as a part of each and every dua of yours. Please pray to ALLAH that He should give her body the strength to respond to the medication, that He should somehow miraculously heal her of this disease and Inshallah grant her a healthy and long life (AMEEN)

Please, please pass this message on to as many Muslim brothers and Sisters as you can. If even ten percent of you would remember to pray for my
daughter then it would mean a lot for us. Your duas and Allah's mercy is our ONLY hope.
Thank You,


Parveen

Please don't forget,,,,, before close and fwd this page

ALLAH ap sab ko apni amaan mein rakhay...
Please Please always remember me in ur prayers.


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Saturday, March 22, 2008

The Four of Wands

The Four of Wands card suggests that my power today lies in bonding.

I celebrate our common connection, success, or attraction and recognize the equal status, protection, or reputation that results in the formation of this union is merely the beginning or negotiation of something new.

I am empowered by positive results within the partnership and I transform through teamwork or marriage.

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Love ....perfect woman..you are." poem sharing"

Love is like the seeds of life, To root is full of pain and strife. But to grow itâs like a great Oak tree, Straight and strong for eternity. Love is what I offer you, Steadfast, calm and oh, so true! Love is life between two who shares, A life between two who really cares. Love is ours, if you agree, To spend your life with me!

If there was ever a face as pretty as yours, it was named âbeautifulâ. If there was ever a mind as sharp as yours, it was named âsmartâ. If there was ever a heart as strong as yours, it was named âcaringâ. And if there was ever a woman that I loved as much as you⦠Then I donât remember her name at all.


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Thoughts in Parenting

"The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him with friendship."

To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right. Also, If you as parents cut corners, your children will too. If you lie, they will too. If you spend all your money on yourselves and tithe no portion of it for charities, colleges, churches, synagogues, and civic causes, your children won't either. And if parents snicker at racial and gender jokes, another generation will pass on the poison adults still have not had the courage to snuff out. Thank you.



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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Go Gal Go!!

The Bottom Line

Foreign cultures hold special interest for you. Go out and learn more about them.

In Detail

Foreign cultures, food, music, dance and even politics will hold special interest for you right now. You are getting more eager to push beyond what you know of the world. You want unusual stimulation, and this is an important sign that you are about to go through a growth phase. Expose yourself to different cultures and immerse yourself in them as much as you can. The world is a big place and you know so little of it -- isn't it time for you to go out and start learning more?



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Sunday, March 16, 2008

HMO's in the Afterlife

Two doctors and an HMO manager die and line up together at the Pearly Gates. One doctor steps forward and tells St. Peter, "As a pediatric surgeon, I saved hundreds of children." St. Peter lets him enter.

The next doctor says, "As a psychiatrist, I helped thousands of people live better lives." St. Peter tells him to go ahead.

The last man says, "I was an HMO manager. I got countless families cost-effective health care."

St. Peter replies, "You may enter. But," he adds, "you can only stay for three days. After that, you need to go to the other place."

A story for Professionals

A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his
5-year old son waiting for him at the door.

SON: 'Daddy, may I ask you a question?'
DAD: 'Yeah sure, what is it?' replied the man.
SON: 'Daddy, how much do you make an hour?'
DAD: 'That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?'
the man said angrily.
SON: 'I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an
hour?'
DAD: 'If you must know, I make Rs.100 an hour.'
SON: 'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down.
SON: 'Daddy, may I please borrow Rs.50?'

The father was furious, 'If the only reason you asked that is so you
can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then
you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about
why you are being so selfish. I work hard everyday for such this
childish behavior.'

The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.

The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little
boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some
money?

After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to
think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that
Rs.50 and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to
the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.

'Are you asleep, son?' He asked.

'No daddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy.

'I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said the
man.

'It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you.. Here's the
Rs.50 you asked for.'

The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!' He
yelled.

Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills.
The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry
again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up
at his father.

'Why do you want more money if you already have some?' the father
grumbled.

'Because I didn't have enough, but now I do,' the little boy replied.

'Daddy, I have Rs.100 now. Can I buy an hour of your time?

Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with
you.'

The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he
begged for his forgiveness.

It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We

should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some
time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts.


Do remember to share that Rs.100 worth of your time with someone you
love.

If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily
replace us in a matter of days.
But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the
rest of their lives. And come to think of it, sometimes
we pour ourselves more
into work than to our family.

You Have A Blue Heart

A person with a Blue Heart is an emotional person. Such people make affectionate lovers and are usually sensitive and are cautious drivers. They are introspective, reflective and have a primary concern for self.

Can I see my baby?

Can I see my baby? the happy new mother asked.When the bundle was nestled in her arms and she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face,she gasped.The baby had been born without ears.Time proved that baby's hearing was perfect.It was only his appearance that was marred When he rushed home from school one day and flung himself into his mother's arms,she sighed, knowing that his life was to be a succession of heartbreaks.He blurted out the tragedy.A boy,a big boy called me a freak.He grew up,handsome for his misfortune.A favorite with his fellow students,he might have been class president,but for that He developed a gift,a talent for literature and music.But you might mingle with other young people," his mother reproved him, but felt a kindness in her heart.The boy's father had a session with the family physician Could nothing be doneI believe I could graft on a pair of outer ears,if they could be procured"the doctor decided..

Whereupon the search began for a person who would make such a sacrifice for a young man.One day,his father said to the son,You're going to the hospital,son.Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need.The operation was a brilliant success, and a new person emerged. His talents blossomed into genius, and school and college became a series of triumphs.One day,he asked his father,Who gave me the ears? Who gave me so much? , "but the agreement was that you are not to know...not yet. "said the father" The years kept their profound secret, but the day did come. One of the darkest days that ever pass through a son. He stood with his father over his mother's casket. Slowly, tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to reveal the mother had no outer ears. "Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut," his father whispered gently, "and nobody ever thought mother less beautiful, did they"?

From every one ..to their mom

I look back on these years,To see how far I've come and grown, I take a trip down memory lane,And what I see has shown ... That every step I've taken,You have been there by my side ... From infancy to adulthood,We've stood the test of time. You cradled me and nurtured me,Through all these many years; You held me and did comfort me,Through happiness and tears. You'd pick me up when I would fall,You'd dust me off and then, Encourage me to get back onThat horse and ride again. Your constant care and loving,And your warm inviting heart, Has always been a treasure that,I knew would n'er depart. If I could be "just half" the person,You have been to me ... Then you have taught me well dear mom,For in my heart I see ... A woman whose most gentle soul,Embraces me each day ... A woman whom I dearly love,Much more than words can say.

Saturday, March 08, 2008

Old Mac

A married couple was sitting in a fine restaurant when the wife looks over at a nearby table and sees a man in a drunken stupor. The husband asks "I notice you've been watching that man for some time now. Do you know him?"

"Yes" she replies. "He's my ex-husband and has been drinking like that since I left him seven years ago."

"That's remarkable" the husband replies. "I wouldn't think anybody could celebrate that long."

Services will be held at 2:30pm Saturday at Forever Green Mortuary.



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The week Ahead

Just be warned dear friend and don't be diapointed if it doesn't go your way ya.  But I wish you all the best.
 
The Moon card suggests that my alter ego is the Magnetic One, whose superpower lies in my innate ability for reflection, and that of turning the tide.
Today I feel like a natural woman. I am a goddess that reflects the mystique and magnetism of women, rising above all boundaries. 'This too shall pass.' Shining brightly, I will overcome empty promises in the dark and dangerous liaisons.
Enjoy the thrill of the hunt and the drama when your forces of attraction are at their strongest.
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The Queen of Chalices card suggests that my power today lies in intuition and drama.
I trust my intuition and nurture an environment of deep devotion, patience, and intense passion. I mirror my hearts desire and am never too busy to connect to those who trust, love and need me. "It's the thought that counts."
Many can say "I would die for them" -- only I can live for them -- spoken with sincerity by a true "Drama Queen."
I  am empowered by embracing my emotions as a gift and unconditional love is my Holy Grail or gift.
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The Six of Pentacles card suggests that my power today lies in patronage or charity. It's the least I can do to help those less fortunate.
Help will arrive when I am ready to accept it. It's my civic duty. It's not a hand out, it's a hand up. Give credit where credit is due. I am worth the investment or he/she is entitled to my assistance.
'Beggars can't be choosers,' but you can't keep a good one down.
I am empowered by gratitude and my asset is obligation.
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There is Only You and I

For a week now I have been babysiting my neice and nephew.  As always its been fun and enjoyable.  Sara is becoming to be more creative and matured and Zack can now say few simple sentences when he wants to.  hee heee.  Princess is off to a chalet this week.  So I hope she is enjoying herself. 
 
I have just told my sister about you.  She said after my long bad record ..... nothing that I do will ever surprise her or my dad.  Bottom line - my dad is already old and has given up on me.  Sad as I feel but that is true.
 
I think I did many things in the past that my family and I don't see eye to eye.  You know the previous topic  "My Family"?  You know my second sister Zan totally hates me, despises me, loathe me .... whatever you want to call it.  Why?  I truly have no idea why this is so.  Its been going on for as long as I can remember.
 
First being my ex, followed by African scammed, debts upon debts ..... my family keep bailing me out again and again till they get tired.  A week before 2nd March ... we were moving some things trying to sve what we can.  I needed some dosh.  My sister Luisi said ok.  But I have to go to her office.  Than she said .... I need to ask Zan (my second sis) first and she will reimburse that.
 
Suddenly my mind started racing .... what should I do??  My first thought was to ask my dad.  I know its not fair for me to ask a 75 year old man to travel all the way from Malaysia to come down to Singapore.  But because I did not want to ask my sister  .... I did just that.
 
This is just one of the many unthinkable things I did.  The other is my relationship with my God daughter Ana.  They somehow cannot put pass them that she is just a girl in need of friendship and some warmth and love.  They connect her and her mother to my ex.  Sighs.
 
Maybe somehow in my youth I went wrong  .........  who knows.  Whatever it is I am greatful for all that my family has done for me its just sad that we don't see eye to eye.
 
So .......... what I am going to do is just tell my dad about it.
 
The future is in our hands and there is only you and I. 


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Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Love...By Randy Slay

 
Love is like a lump of gold, Hard to get, and hard to hold.
Of all the girls I`ve ever met, you're the one I can't forget.
I do believe God above, created you for me to love.
He chose you from all the rest, because he knew I would love you best. 


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Sunday, March 02, 2008

Best Patients

Five surgeons are discussing who makes the best patients on the operating table.

The first surgeon says, "I like to see accountants on my operating table, because when you open them up, everything inside is numbered."

The second responds, "Yeah, but you should try electricians! Everything inside them is color coded."

The third surgeon says, "No, I really think librarians are the best; everything inside them is in alphabetical order."

The fourth surgeon chimes in: "You know, I like construction workers...those guys always understand when you have a few parts left over at the end, and when the job takes longer than you said it would."

But the fifth surgeon shut them all up when he observed: "You're all wrong. Politicians are the easiest to operate on. There's no guts, no heart, and no spine, and the head and butt are interchangeable."


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Circle of Frens by Dora Diamond

You would probably have received this before ... but jz a little reminder and thought it would cheer you up.


> > This is GOOD...I expect it back too!
> > I especially like the last sentence!!!!!!

> > A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
> > A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself and doesn't feel even the least bit weird shutting your 'beer/Pepsi drawer' with her foot!

> > A simple friend has never seen you cry.
> > A real friend shoulder is soggy from your tears..


> > A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.

> > A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.


> > A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.

> > A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.


> > A simple friend hates it when you call after they've gone to bed.

> > A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.


> > A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
> > A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.


> > A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.
> > A real friend could blackmail you with it!


> > A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
> > A real friend calls you after you had a fight.


> > A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.

> > A real friend expects to always be there for you!


> > A simple friend reads this e-mail and deletes it.

> > A real friend passes it on and sends it back to you!

> > It keeps us together, like our Circle of Friends.

>
> Today I pass this on to you.

> > When you are down to nothing ...
> > God is up to something.

'Never frown, even when you are sad, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile.' Forever Friends...



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Saturday, March 01, 2008

Reality Sucks!

I know you have this feeling of grandeur so I took out some site you might want to look at when you are free.  it helps you to prepare before coming down here.  So you will know what to expect.  Life is hard and harsh here. 

This is the site to take a look at the Singapore property market.

http://www.sas.edu.sg/

This is the site ..... ALL those that work in Singapore must CONTRIBUTE 20% of their salary to a Central Profident Fund.  I think its similar to you Social Security.

http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/CPF/About-Us/Intro/Intro.htm

This is the site for doing business in Singapore

http://www.business.gov.sg/

This is the site for the exchange rate so you  will know what's the current  rate.


http://www.xe.com/ucc/


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On no soul ....... by Alaa

On no soul doth Allah Place a burden greater than it can bear.

On no soul doth Allah Place a burden greater than it can bear. It gets every good that it earns, and it suffers every ill that it earns. (Pray:) "Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error; our Lord! Lay not on us a burden Like that which Thou didst lay on those before us; Our Lord! Lay not on us a burden greater than we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, and grant us forgiveness. Have mercy on us. Thou art our Protector; Help us against those who stand against faith.


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Do u See What I See ??

Jigsaw Puzzle or bunker??


Ships or pillars??

Water flow or people?
Do you see four women?

Do you reckon that they are all the same height??

Can you see 7 horses?

Houses or audience?

What word do you see?

Look at the middle column.
Where does it end?

What do you see here?
Do you see the word "LIFT"?
Or, a bunch of black splotches ?

Backward or forward?

FOCUS ON THE DOT!
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OBJECT?
Find the faces

Faces or People

Bob Says Hi

Greetings Newsletter: Hug A GI Day, I Want You To Be Happy Day, Good Luck, Say Hi to Mom Day
 
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  Hug A GI Day [Mar 4]

It was a good break for me when I went to the screening about our soldiers in Iraq with Fred. It made me stop being so self-obsessed and self-absorbed. I mean, there's a war going on out there. Things are changing. We're seeing the largest voter turnout ever, the whole world is focused on the election, and here I was, stuck in my own little world. One of the guest speakers was a female GI. She talked about how the veterans need more support and infrastructure when they return home.

There are a lot of sides to this war. You can be for it, you can be against it. One thing that everyone can agree on is that our GIs are out there in the trenches. They're the ones who are paying for our freedom with their blood, sweat and tears. Whatever your perspective is, you still have to acknowledge that fact. If you have family members who are in service or are veterans, make sure you thank them for what they've done for our country. March 4th is Hug A GI Day--if you know someone personally, you can go and hug them. I'm sure they'd really appreciate it. (A lot of soldiers use our cards to stay connected with their families back home--it's one of the things that makes me proud to work for 123Greetings.)

As for me, well, I asked the female GI out for a drink after the screening. To my surprise, she agreed and we headed out to my favorite pub. Tune in next week to find out what happened!

 
I Want You To Be Happy Day [Mar 3]

Last week, I told you about that email from Aaliyah about how she wanted to start dating again. I told her, "I really want you to be happy," in my reply email. She did her best to communicate to me after all. I should've listened better. I mean, I was in the relationship for a long time, but things just blurred into the background. I could've paid more attention and given her the support that she needed.

It's not that I didn't appreciate her for being there for me. I did, but I guess I didn't show it the way she needed me to. My timing was always bad. And I probably kept disappointing her. I can see why in the end she couldn't really take me any more because I never really met her half way. I feel sorry. I really am sorry for all the pain I probably caused. Maybe I can't love her the way I've always wanted to but Aaliyah will always have that special place in my heart. I loved her the best way that I could.

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  Good Luck

I got home and Adrian, my roommate, was in character acting out scenes from his off, off, off Broadway play that'll take place somewhere in Brooklyn. I opened the door and he was literally 'caught in the act'. He maintained character and started improvising on me. I just played along since I was in a better mood after my drink with the GI. We talked about Aaliyah and the screening.

Method actors, I tell ya, they eat, sleep and drink the character that they're in! Then, Adrian broke character and became Adrian again when I mentioned the GI that I had met. "Whaaaa?" he said. "Oh, are you Adrian now? What happened to that other guy?" "Forget the other guy--you can meet him when you see him at the theater. Tell me more about this GI of yours." I started laughing. I told him that he needs to concentrate on sharpening his acting skills before the big opening. I told him he'll read about it just like everyone else next week. Hey, it's only fair right?

I would wish Adrian a "Good Luck" but he's an actor, and they're very superstitious about this stuff--especially my man Adrian. So Adrian, break a leg!


Say Hi To Mom Day [Mar 5]

The next morning, Mrs. Bradley came by to invite me to the Baptism of her grandchild. She told me how lucky she is to have a family that cares for her and keeps in touch with her. It's true, a lot of older folks are home alone and their children are busy with their own kids. "It's so good having you around, Bob," she said, "It makes all the difference. You know, you're very much a part of my family. That's why I wanted you to be there when we christen little Andrew." I was really touched. It lifted my spirits, too--I never really thought I was important enough to be invited to a close family gathering. "Of course I'll come, Mrs. Bradley. This means a lot to me too, ya know? I'm just glad I can be counted on."

When she left, I picked up the phone and called my mom. For some reason, whatever Mrs. Bradley said reminded me of my parents, especially my mom. I know she can take care of herself, she's a headstrong lady, but I haven't spoken to her in a long time. She's probably worried about me too since I haven't really talked to her about my break up with Aaliyah. So I called my mom up just to say "Hi" and see how she was doing. We talked for a while, and it cheered me up a lot. I love how positive and encouraging my mom is. She always warms my heart whenever I hear her. It never ceases to amaze me how she handled all of us in the family with grace, love, and warmth. To me all mothers are super.

Talk about super moms, International Women's Day is next week! Donna invited me to the commemoration happening at the UN. I have to run now so I'll write more about it next week. Before leaving though, I want to share something with you. This week's Zen quote comes from an old proverb you might already be familiar with. It says, "God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers." I'm glad my mom's there and that she's just a call away.

 
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>> "How  can you  tell them apart?"
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>> He  responded,
>> "3  were on a beer can,
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JokesLah!HappySmiling... by Dan

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> > DON'T LOOK AT NAKED LADY
> > Boy 1: Why do you run from a naked lady?
> > Boy 2: Becos my mum said that if I look at a naked
> > lady, I'll turn into stone. A part of me is getting
> > hard already!
> >
> > NAMES OF WIVES
> > A malay man had 4 wives, and he called his...
> > 4th wife..... baby doll
> > 3rd wife.....china doll
> > 2nd wife.....barbie doll
> > 1st wife..... panadol !
> >
> > HOW INDIA GOT ITS NAME
> > This is how India got its name.....
> > The king was having sex with his mistress while
> > thinking a name of his
> > country and his mistress ask him 'is it In Dear?'...
> >
> > RESEARCH FINDING
> > Research shows men are fatter than women because
> > every-night men get fresh milk & 2 papayas
> > women only get 1 banana, 2 peanuts & 1 tea-spoon of
> > starch!
> >
> > ARAB MAN
> > An arab was being interviewed at a US checkpoint.
> > 'Your name pls.'?
> > 'Abdul Aziz '
> > 'Sex? '
> > 'Six times a week!! '
> > 'No, no, I mean male or female! '
> > 'Doesn't matters, sometimes even camel !'
> >
> > SERVICE
> > Sex is like a restaurant.
> > Sometimes you get full satisfactory service, and
> > sometimes you have to be
> > satisfied with self-service'
> >
> > HAPPY MAN
> > What makes a happy man?
> > Daughter on the cover of cosmo.
> > Son on the cover of sports illustrated.
> > Mistress on the cover of playboy
> > and .. Wife on the cover of 'missing
> > persons'
> >
> > SWIMSUIT
> > Why was the 2-piece swimsuit invented?
> > To separate the HAIRY section from the DAIRY
> > section.
> >
> > GOOD AMBITION
> > Teacher: What do you want to become?
> > Little Johnny: Doctor !!
> > Teacher: Why?
> > Little Johnny: Coz its the only profession where u
> > can tell a woman to take
> > off her clothes and ask her husband to pay for it.
> >
> > DENTIST
> > Woman complaining to dentist: 'It's so painful, I'll
> > rather have a baby
> > than have a tooth removed.'
> > Dentist: 'Make up your mind soon, I'll adjust the
> > chair accordingly.'
> >
> > VIRGIN
> > Old lady, 85, a virgin, about to die. wanted her
> > tombstone to read :
> > BORN A VIRGIN, LIVED A VIRGIN, DIED A VIRGIN.
> > The engraver shortened it to: ' RETURNED UNOPENED '
> >
> > OLD MAN AND YOUNG GIRL
> > 75 yr old man got married to a 15 yr girl.
> > On their first night both were crying - why???
> > Coz she didn't know anything, and he had forgotten
> > everything.


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