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Wednesday, January 25, 2006

challenges....and challenges..

Hmm..ok..today I am officially stressed out! ahahhaa..
Next week, on Wednesday, we will have our first presentation for MKT 504 class.
The case is about Emergency Group Care, what should we do to sustain the growth in the future..bla bla.. I havent finished reading the case, because it is 20 pages long. I ll continue tomorrow. So this weekend...is a Chinese New Year celebration...boy oh boy... will I get a red envelope filled with money?? huhuhu...i think not!!!
You know, I remember when I was still a kid, I loved the day when we had to go to our grandparent's house because they would have a bunch of food and candies and we could take as many as we wanted!! All of our uncles and aunts and cousins would be there and they would take turn to give us (the children or anyone who's not married yet) a red envelope "angpao" filled with money!! Yummmmmmmmm...and one time, I remember, I got around $70 ahiahiaha....that's a lot of money for a junior-high kid at that time!!! But, I didnt spend the money or anything, I just put it in my piggy bank haihia,, I dont know whatever happen to it now since my mom still keeps it..haiahiha.

Anyhow...my friends planned to have a dinner to celeberate the CNY in Des Moines this coming Saturday..hmm...but I dont think I could come. *sigh*...because I have to do my case summary for Wed's presentation. I m supposed to send out the summary to all of my teammates by Sat night so I really hope I can finish it up before that....If so, I might be able to join the dinner then. It's supposed to be a fun dinner, haiahiahiha....but we'll see..

Ok..its 1:15 am now and I ll have early class tomorrow at 8am!! hauhaua...gotta sleep then..

Ciaooo..

Sunday, January 22, 2006

Having fun

hahaha...today we were having fun checking out "what does our name say" based on our first name initial. As odd as it is.. I found that my "R" description is kinna true...

"You need someone who can keep pace with you and who is your intellectual equal-the smarter the better. You are turned on more quickly by a great mind than by a great body. However, physical attractiveness is not very important to you."

Hahahaha... I thought about that sentence for quite a while..I guess I am indeed atracted to that kinna person. I value the brain much more than the face, LOL..but wait!!! I still like guy who can dress well!! Let me give you a hint, I usually try to take a peek at the shoes. So if you wear something nice but dont have a matching good shoes...boo hoo!!! me no likey!! haihaia...

So anyway..today I told all of my friends about this new post in my blog...and they also told me that somehow, that description based on first initial seriously describes their personality quite well. Fascinating, isnt it? hahahaha... and I think this particular post did a "good" thing for someone out there today (dont ya think, ehm ehm). *wink* LOL



What does your sign say?

**just for fun**

Aries


Turn ons

Aries are naturally active and vibrant people and they have affinity for such people too . You will have to increase your pace to be in step with them. Remember they leave tortoises and snails way behind without even glancing at them once. They like and appreciate frank and straightforward persons. With them you can be your true self that is no pretenses (but don`t try your luck being over frank-they are volatile). If you are in love with Ram then you have to show your enthusiasm in all there activities (you can always yawn later!).

Turn offs

Do not tell an Aries that s/he may be wrong lest you may stir a storm in a teacup. But instead do what you feel is right and of course do not take the credit for the work done well. Aries people are very faithful and passionate lovers. Do not give air to the smoldering fire within them by making them jealous. No flirtations or fooling around with others in their presence unless of course you wish to write your death wish (you will be granted!).

Taurus

Turn ons

Stability and dependability characterize Taurus. They like people who can blend and grow with them. If you have a Taurus partner you should appreciate all things bright and beautiful. They have an inherent artistic sense and are fond of color and music. Judge the life with them from purely materialistic point of view. Enjoy everything luxurious that money can provide. Enjoy good food (better if you can cook to please them) and good drinks with them.

Turn offs

Taurus is very slow to anger (in fact you may spend the whole life with them and still no spark) but you should not push your luck too much. Being unreasonable or aggressive with them may get you into trouble. Do not press him into a corner and if you do be prepared for a violent rage. Taurus is capable of violent outbursts though this is on very rare occasions. If you have a roving eye forget it because Taurus have can take the cake when it comes to being possessive. They can be suffocating when being possessive about you.

Gemini

Turn ons

Gemini is a highly intellectual and versatile person. If you have a Gemini partner you have to match your wits with his wits to keep the zing in the relation. They want to be mentally stimulated so you have to be good in conversing. Your sense of humor will get you a permanent residence place in the heart of a Gemini. Be more communicative with them and if you are good in this then you will never know how hours pass by with you holding each other`s hand.

Turn offs

Gemini`s like to do many things at the same time so if unfortunately you are the types who is looking for stability you may get disappointed. Do not hold back a Gemini or you may lose him, as they are restless and need change in life constantly. You should try to adopt yourself with the ever-changing Gemini. Orthodox or conservative old fashion ideas are no-no in their dictionary. Change with the ever-changing Gemini and do not flow against the current.

Cancer

Turn ons

Try to adapt yourself with the changing moods of the Cancer. At one moment they may be laughing and enjoying and in another moment they may cry or sulk. You may have to adjust with the moody and sensitive Cancer. They are like the tides in the ocean always fluctuating. Cancer people love food so if you know how to cook and can be poetic and romantic (added Bonus) then you know the way to their heart.

Turn offs

Cancerians are very sensitive people and can get easily hurt. So do not play with their emotions and sentiments. They are like tides that can take you with it. They form emotional bonds with even inanimate things too so do not ask them to discard old caps or souvenirs these things hold special meaning to them. You have to realize that the crabs have soft heart and are vulnerable. Do not contradict their tested line of thought and action it would only lead to confusion.

Leo

Turn ons

If you have Leo partner respect him and his majestic manners. Accept the advice of Leo, the lion, as he is the king of the jungle. It is the sign of a showman so if your partner does everything in grand style enjoy it. Do lavish Leo`s frequently with compliments and see them purr like a cat. They fall easily for flattery and want to be center of attraction of all eyes (sometimes they can be quiet theatrical too).

Turn offs

Never ever hurt the ego of a Leo. Pride, ego and vanity are some of the bags all Leo`s always carry with them. Do not touch these bags. An authoritative Leo is even more difficult to handle in such circumstances. Leo is a sunny sign so they do not like people who are gloomy or depressed. Even if you are crying at heart keep a sunny smile on your lips and then let lion take the charge and remove all worries from your life.

Virgo

Turn ons

Virgo`s are very methodical and have great sense of duty but are blind to their own faults so if you have a Virgo partner emphasize more on their qualities (as it is they are not going to accept). Take keen interest in what they are doing and you will realize that they will go out of their way to help you. Do rely and appreciate their mental powers than physical powers. They can turn even an unsuccessful venture into a success.

Turn offs

Do not push a Virgo into limelight or on the center stage unless of course they do so on there own. They are shy and reserved by nature and do not like to be cynosure of all eyes. Virgo`s have a secrets that virtuous as they are would not like to come out in open so even if you have the key to their secret skeleton closet hide it do not admit even that you know anything about it. Virgo, the virgins, does not want to tarnish their public image.

Libra

Turn ons

Libra needs peace and harmony in all their relationship so help them maintain that. Venus the ruling planet gives them beauty and they have weakness for people who can compliment them about their beauty (you will not have to make an effort to do that anyway). You can help Libra seek union and partnership in life. If you have Libra partner you can be sure to share beautiful and pleasurable moments together.

Turn offs

Libra is kind and gentle soul but very argumentative. Hence do not start an argument or discussion unless of course you are free and do not know how to pass your time. They hate to lose and most probably in between of discussion they may change their side too (remember scales can tilt) and still continue arguing from other side. Do not push your Libra partner into making decisions. They will keep weighing pros and cons and may still not be able to come to any decision. Have patience!

Scorpio

Turn ons

Scorpio`s are full of passion and zest for life. They have tremendous drive that can involve you too. Tune in to their wavelength and you can enjoy the harmony and music in life with them. Scorpio`s are loyal and never forget a kind deed done by you. If you want to enjoy life with your Scorpio lover share their passion and intensity and you will be fascinated by how beautiful life can be with them.

Turn offs

Scorpio`s are very passionate and intense but they are also fiercely possessive and would like to possess your mind, body and soul. Do not let seeds of jealousy grow in them because then you may have to suffer agonies of jealousy and discontentment in life. Scorpio`s have explosive tempers be careful how you handle them. They never let anyone know what is going on in their mind till they strike and you may be caught unawares. Do not flirt around in the presence of your Scorpio lover.

Sagittarius

Turn ons

Sagittarius is basically a happy go lucky kind. You can enjoy with their zest and enthusiasm in life. They can bubble with excitement that can be tangible at times. And if you share same interests and hobbies then life can be great fun together. They are frank and straightforward so if you want some truthful opinion about anything or anyone goes to them. Be optimistic as they are and view life as glass half full.

Turn offs

Sagittarius is fiercely independent and cannot tolerate restriction hence do not try to hold them back in life. Let them enjoy their freedom because if you hold any special place in their heart they will always come back for you. Do not feel irritated by the exaggeration in their speech. They may go on and on talking about certain things that may not even interest you but it is their way of trying to communicate with you. They are basically frank and outspoken (to the point of being rude) so do not feel offended by their talks.

Capricorn

Turn ons

Capricorn are strong and dependable hence if you want to put your money on anyone it is of course this zodiac sign no matter how many difficulties (that incidentally are many) The goat has to undertake to achieve the goals. They are practical and conservative in their outlook and they expect you to blend in their color. They set certain standards for themselves in their life and they will always try to maintain those standards. For them social status and image is very important in life.

Turn offs

Do not expect a Capricorn mate to open their heart and pour everything to you. They are very secretive and reserved people. They are very thorough in all their affairs and hate any kind of sloppiness. Capricorn is very tightfisted and economical. Do not expect lavish gifts from them and if they do give you any gift (that is very rare) it will have some practical use (no romance please) but that does not mean you will be deprived of anything on the contrary you will be well provided.

Aquarius

Turn ons

Aquarius are friendly and fascinating people. They have in-depth knowledge about various subjects and you can converse with them for hours without getting bored. They are capable of giving a lot of love that can be amazing. They have very broad outlook about life and you can relax in their presence. They will always welcome your ideas and actions about humanitarian causes. To keep an Aquarians lover interested you must possess that mysterious and intriguing quality. Once hooked they will always be very faithful to you.

Turn offs

Do not expect or plan a normal, simple and predictable life with an Aquarius partner. Aquarius people are totally unpredictable. They can go to any direction without giving any advance notice. They are basically very restless and get very easily bored. Though they are very friendly but do not expect them to reveal their inner most feelings to you (they will never). They can be very detached and impersonal that you may find very strange. Do not be surprised by this unpredictable quality that may crop up often

Pisces

Turn ons

Pisces are very sensitive and charming people. If you are looking for someone who is understanding and can understand your feelings then you have met the right person. You should appreciate their feelings too and in the time when you need them they will help you. Pisces have keenly developed sixth sense and have great intuitive powers. Their hunches may usually be on the mark. But they can exhaust their physical and mental energies. They are born dreamers and you can build palaces with your dream lover (only in real life it may become a little difficult preposition).

Turn offs

Pisces are dreamers and you should not expect them to have worldly ambitions. They are not materialistic in nature. It is not that they like living below the poverty line but they have no earnest desire to accumulate wealth. They are very sensitive and you have to be always careful about their feelings. The fishes are capable of drowning you in their tears (even men born under this sign). Pisces people are very intuitive but do not depend on them to make decision on important matters

What does your name say??

Does your name begin with:

A
U are not particularly romantic, but you are interested in action.You mean business. With you, what you see is what you

get.You have no patience for flirting and can't be bothered with someone who is trying to be coy, cute, demure, and subtly enticing. You are an up-front person. You often don't get hints & you ever pass any. Brains turn you on. You must feel that your partner is! intellectually stimulating, otherwise you will find it difficult to sustain the relationship. You require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being appreciated. Your mate's physical attractiveness is important for you. You tend to be very Practical, & not very emotional Your choices are very good & can only lead to trouble. You are very self satisfied & egoistic.


B
You give off vibes of lazy sensuality. You enjoy being romanced, wined, and dined. You are very happy to receive gifts as an expression of the affection of your lover. You want to be pampered and know how to pamper your mate. You are private in your expression of endearments, and particular when it comes to love. You will hold off until everything meets with your approval. You can control your appetite & feelings. You require new sensations and experiences. You are willing to experiment.
C
You are a very social individual, and it is important to you to have a relationship. You require closeness and togetherness. You want the object of your affection to be socially acceptable and good-looking. You see your lover as a friend and companion. You are very sensual, Needing someone to appreciate and almost worship you. When this cannot be achieved, you have the ability to hold out on affection until you receive this.. You are an expert at controlling your desires and doing without.




D
Once you get it into your head that you want someone, you move full Steam ahead in your suit. You do not give up your quest easily. You are nurturing and caring. If someone has a problem, this turns you on. You are highly passionate, loyal, and intense in your involvement's, sometimes possessive and jealous. You are very sharp & talented often with sense of humour. When people bother to look deep inside they cannot resist what they see. You are stimulated by the eccentric and unusual, having a free and open attitude. You get jealous of other people and lose your temper .


E
Your greatest need is to talk. If your date is not a good listener, you have trouble relating. A person must be intellectually stimulating or you are not interested sexually. You need a friend for a lover and a companion You hate disharmony and disruption, but you do enjoy a good argument once in a while-it seems to stir things up. You flirt a lot, for the challenge is more important. But once you give your heart away, you are uncompromisingly loyal. You will fall asleep with a good book. sometimes, in fact, you prefer a good book to a lover)

F
You are idealistic and romantic, putting your lover on a pedestal. You look for the very best mate you can find. You are a flirt, yet once committed, you are very loyal. You are sensuous and privately passionate. Publicly, you can be showy, extravagant, and gallant. You are a born romantic. Dramatic love scenes are a favourite fantasy past time. You can be a very generous lover.
G

You are fastidious, seeking perfection within yourself and your lover. You respond to a lover who is yourintellectual equal or superior, and one who can enhance your status. You are sensuous and know how to reach the peak of stimulation, because you work at it meticulously. You can be extremely active-never tiring out. Your duties and responsibilities take precedence over everything else. You may have difficulty getting emotionally close to people.

H

You seek a mate who can enhance your zest for life ,fun & everything You seek for. You will be very generous to your lover once you have Attained a commitment. You are very affectionate & very strong. Your gifts are actually an investment in your partner. Before the commitment, though, you tend to be very careful with your every move and equally cautious in your involvement's often as you believe that you have to look out for yourself. You are a sensual and patient lover. You will hold off till everything meets your full approval. You are a perfectionist, hard to satisfy and strong in your beliefs. Not influential, you always stand your ground. People can always count on you to stand by them in a crisis. You are a dreamer with/ a passion for life.

I (mran)
You have a great need to be loved, appreciated... even worshiped. You enjoy luxury, sensuality, and pleasures of the flesh. You like necking spend hours just touching feeling & exploring. You look for lovers who know what they are doing. You are not interested in an amateur, unless that amateur wants a tutor. You are fussy and exacting about having your desires satisfied. You are willing to experiment and try new modes of expression. You bore easily and thus require adventure and change. Your commitments don't last very long & you often tend to stray. Loyalty is not one of your strong points. You are more sensual than sexual, but you are sometimes downright lustful.




J
You are blessed with a great deal of physical energy. When used for a good cause there is nothing to stop you, except maybe that they aren't always used for the good. (you could dance all night.) You respond to the thrill of the chase and the challenge of the mating game.You can carry on great romances in your head. At heart you are a roamer and need to set out on your own every so often. You will carry on long- distance relationships with ease. You are idealistic and need to believe in love. You have a need to be nurtured deep within.

K
You are secretive, self-contained, and shy. You are very sexy, sensual, and passionate, but you do not let on to this. Only in intimate privacy will this part of your nature reveal itself. When it gets down to the nitty-gritty, you are an expert. You know all the little tricks of the trade, can play any role or any game, and take your love life very seriously. You don't fool around. You have the patience to wait for the right person to come along. You are very generous & giving, often selfless. You are kind-natured & sweet, which is found to be attractive by many. You are a good friend.

L
You can be very romantic, attached to the glamour of love. Having a partner is of paramount importance to you. You are free in your expression of love and are willing to take chances, try new sexual experiences and partners, provided it's all in good taste. Brains turn you on. You must feel that your partner is intellectually stimulating, otherwise you will find it difficult to sustain the relationship. You require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being appreciated. "You require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being appreciated ".



M
You may appear innocent, unassuming and shy; but we know that Appearances can lie. When it comes to sex, you are no novice but something of a skilled technician. You can easily go to extremes, though, running the gamut from insatiability to boredom with the whole idea of love. You can be highly critical of you mate, seeking perfection in both of you. It is not easy to find someone who can meet your standards. You have difficulty expressing emotions and drawing close to lovers. You are often selfish, thinking you are always right no matter what. You never give in. Winning is your prime desire- at any cost. You often forget friends and family and you live for the moment.

N
You are emotional and intense. When involved in a relationship, you Throw your entire being into it. Nothing stops you; there are no holds barred. You are all-consuming and crave someone who is equally passionate and intense. You believe in total freedom. You are willing to try anything and everything. Your supply of energy is inexhaustible. You want to be pampered and know how to pamper your mate. You also enjoy mothering your mate. You often have the greatest love affairs all by yourself, in your head. You are very imaginative.

O
You are very interested in fun activities yet secretive and shy about your desires. You can re-channel much of your energy into making money and/or seeking we. You can easily have extended periods of celibacy. You are a passionate, compassionate lover, requiring the same qualities From your mate. Love is serious business; thus you demand intensity, diversity and is willing to try anything or anyone. Sometimes your passions turn to possessiveness, which must be kept in check.



P
You are very conscious of social proprieties. You wouldn't think of Doing anything that might harm your image or Reputation. Appearances count. Therefore, you require a good-looking partner. You also require an intelligent partner. Oddly enough, you may view your partner as your enemy...a good fight stimulates those vibes. You are relatively free of hang- ups.You are willing to experiment and try new ways of doing things.You are very social and sensual; you enjoy flirting and need a good deal of physical gratification.

Q
You require constant activity and stimulation. You have tremendous physical energy. It is not easy for a partner to keep up with you. You are an enthusiastic lover and tend to be attracted to people because of their ethnic groups. You need romance, hearts and flowers, and conversation to turn you on and keep you going.


R
You are a no-nonsense, action-oriented individual. You need someone who can keep pace with you and who is your intellectual equal-the smarter the better. You are turned on more quickly by a great mind than by a great body. However, physical attractiveness is not very important to you. You have to be proved to be worthy for a partner. You have a need to prove yourself the best. You want feedback on your performance. You are open, stimulating & romantic.




S
For you, it is pleasure before business. You can be romantically idealistic to a fault and is capable of much sensuality. But you never loose control of your emotions. Once you make the commitment you stick like glue. You could get jealous and possessive. You tend to be very selfish often regarding yourself as the only human being on the planet.. You like being the centre of attention. You are very caring sensitive, private & sometimes very passive. Turned on by soft lights, romantic thoughts. When it gets down to the nitty-gritty, you are an expert. You know all the little tricks of the trade, can play any role, or any game, and take your love life very seriously. You don't fool around. You have the patience to wait for the rightperson to come along. You are very generous & giving, often selfless. You are kind nature & sweet which is found to be attractive by many. You are a good friend.

T
You are very sensitive, private & sometimes very passive. You like someone who takes the lead. You get turned on by music, soft lights & romantic thoughts. You fantasize & tend to fall in & out of love soon. When in love you are romantic, idealistic, mushy & extremely. You enjoy having your senses & your feelings stimulated, titillated & teased. You are a great flirt. You can make your relationships fit your dreams, all in your own head. Once you put your mind to something you manage to stand by it and see your dreams through. You aren't very good at expressing your feelings. You like things your own way. You do not like change, you like to hold on to things. This may not always be good because if given an opportunity things may develop into great things. You work your way to the top. Attention must be given to what others say because even though you don't want to hear it their advice may turn out to save your life. !


U
You are enthusiastic & at your happiest when in love. When not in love you're in love with love and always looking for someone to adore. You see romance as challenge. You are a roamer & needs adventure, excitement freedom. You enjoy giving gifts & looking good. You are willing to put others feelings above yours.


V
You are individualistic & you need freedom, space & excitement. You wait till you know someone well before committing yourself. Knowing someone means psyching her/him out. You feel a need to get into his/her head to see what makes him tick. You are attracted to eccentric types. You believe that age is no barrier. You are good at responding to danger, fear & suspense.



You are very proud, determined & refuses to take no for an answer when it come to love. Your ego is at stake all the time. You are romantic, idealistic, often in love with love itself, not seeing your partner for who she or he really is. You feel deeply about love & tends to throw all of your self into a relationship. Nothing is too good for your lover. You like playing love games.

X


You need constant stimulation because you get bored quickly. You can handle more than 1 relationship at a time with ease. You can't shut off your mind. You can do 2 things at once. You are very talented.

Y
You are sensual & very independent. If you can't have it your way, you will forget the whole thing. You want to control your relationships which doesn't work out too well. You respond to physical stimulation. However if you can make money you will give up the pleasures of the flesh for the moment. You have a need to prove yourself the best. You want feedback on your performance. You are open, stimulating & romantic.

Z
You are very romantic but show feels that to love means to suffer. You wind up serving your mate & attracting people who have unusual trouble. You see yourself as a lover's saviour.

Hello Again!

hahaha....hmm how long have i been disappeared to outer space?
Sorry guys....u know..yesterday (Saturday) I was having lots of fun, going to DSM, to Jordan Creek mall, hanging out with my wonderful friends. I didnt shop anything but I loved the time we spent to hang out. I met with a special someone and she gave me a gift!!! Wow...how thoughtful and sweet!!! Thank you, J! hehehe...(excuse the initial, because I didnt get a permission yet to put her name in public space) LOL. But sorry too because I forgot to bring the stuffs...

Anyhow, I enjoyed the whole day up until when we went to watch a movie "Underworld"...In the middle of the movie, my mind was wandering around,,, and I just realized!!! I have 2 assignments and 1 quiz for Monday!!!! Oh NO!!!! I totally forget about it before I decided to go out to DSM and watched the movie! LOL! How could I realize it super late???
So here I am, on sunday afternoon, sitting in front of my beloved computer and trying to solve the Finance 505 HW! And right at this moment, I am stuck...I cant solve some of the problems!Uh Oh!! But one of my teammate called me and told me that we will have to meet tonight to discuss about this hw. So.. my schedule for today is pretty full too...I got to work at 3 till 6pm and right after that, meeting time! huhuhu
sooo..I have to get ready for a busier week since we have a presentation coming up on Feb 1st. Brrrrr.....everytime I think about it..I get this nervous feeling...but this presentation is not the one that I get scared the most....The MBA Case Competition in april is the one Im super duper anxious about. :(
but...again..lets just hope for the best..

Ciaoo, Im leaving to work now!! Have a great week guys!

Thursday, January 12, 2006

The Five Absolute Worst Foods You Can Eat

By Dr. Joseph Mercola with Rachael Droege

There are no "bad" foods, right? Only food you should eat in moderation? Well, not really. The following foods are so bad for your body that I really can't see any reason to eat them. Not only do they have zero nutritional value, but they also give your body a healthy dose%2

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Welcome back to Ames...to Reality..

Hmphh..ok..fun time in Japan is over..
Today I went to my first day of class..Managerial Economic...
It was really weird going back to that same old class, same old faces....it was like Dejavu!! But I was glad to see some of the faces. This semester is going to be a crazy ride for me....one of the reasons is the upcoming MBA Case Competition in April! We have to present a case with its solution in front of real CEOs from companies!! Dang...isnt it scary??? It is very intimidating!!
But...I just have to fasten my seat belt for the ride and pray that God will help me along the way. Amen...

I just have to let you know that I might not be able to update my blog everyday now, since I dont have as much as free time I had when I was in Japan, tee..hee.hee..but maybe three times a week I will post something... :P The other reason is because I dont have anything to say now, since I am back to my boring school life which consists of papers, papers, projects, projects, presentations, work ...blahhhhh...

Today is my first class, and we already have 3 assignments due next week! Isnt it crazy?? Those MBA teachers...even when we were on xmas break, they would send us email to tell us that we will have our first assignments due on the first class!!! Thank you very much....
Hmpphh...so I have to write my paper today..hix hix..
Enough grumbling....I still have to thank God that I have a chance to explore MBA and get my MBA degree hopefully next year, haihaiahia...sooo...just bite my tounge and fight fight!!!

Adios Amigossss....
Sayonara...
Ja...ne...

Friday, January 06, 2006

An Atheist and A Christian Bear

An atheist was taking a walk through the woods, admiring all that the accident of evolution had created. "What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!" he said to himself.

As he walked alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. He turned to look, just in time to see a 7-foot grizzly charge towards him. He ran as fast as he could up the path. He looked over his shoulder & saw the bear closing in on him. He tried to run even faster, so scared that tears were coming to his eyes. He looked over his shoulder again, and the bear was even closer.

His heart was pumping frantically as he tried to run even faster, but he tripped and fell on the ground. He rolled over to pick himself up and saw the bear right on top of him raising his paw to kill him.

At that instant, he cried out, "Oh my God!"

Just then, time stopped... The bear froze; the forest was silent; even the river stopped moving. A bright light shone upon the man, and a voice came out of the sky, saying, "You deny My existence all of these years; teach others I don't exist; even credit My creation to a cosmic accident, and now do you expect Me to help you out of this predicament? Am I to count you as a believer?"

The atheist, ever so proud, looked into the light and said, "It would be rather hypocritical to ask to be a Christian after all these years. But could you make the bear a Christian?"

"Very well," said the voice.

As the light went out, the river ran, the sounds of the forest continued, and the bear put his paw down. The man breathed a sigh of relief. Then the bear brought both paws together, bowed his head and said: "Lord, I thank you for this food, which I am about to receive."

Thank you Mother..

"Why are you crying?" he asked his mom.

"Because I'm a mother," she told him.
"I don't understand," he said.
His mom just hugged him and said, "You never will!"
Later the little boy asked his father why Mother
seemed to cry for no reason.
"All mothers cry for no reason," was all his dad could
say.

The little boy grew up and became a man, still
wondering why mothers cry. So he finally put in a call to God and
when God got on the phone the man said, "God, why do mothers
cry so easily."
God said, "You see son, when I made mothers
they had to be special. I made their shoulders strong enough to
carry the weight of the world, yet gentle enough to give
comfort. I gave them an
inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection
that many times come from their children.
"I gave them a hardiness that allows them to keep
going when everyone else gives up, and to take care of their
families through sickness and fatigue without complaining.
"I gave them the sensitivity to love their children
under all circumstances, even when their child has hurt
them very badly.
This same sensitivity helps them to make a
child's boo-boo feel better and helps them share a teenager's
anxieties and fears.
"I gave them a tear to shed. It's theirs exclusively to
use whenever it's needed. It's their only weakness.
It's a tear for mankind."

Thursday, January 05, 2006

The Husband Store..

****Must Read****

A store that sells husbands has just opened in Canada where a woman may go to choose a husband from among many men. The store is comprised of 6 floors, and the men increase in positive attributes as the shopper ascends the flights. There is, however, a catch. As you open the door to any floor you may choose a man from that floor, but if you go up a floor, you cannot go back down except to exit the building. So a woman goes to the shopping center to find a husband.

On the first floor the sign on the door reads:


Floor 1 - These men have jobs. The woman reads the sign and says to herself, "Well, that's better than my last boyfriend, but I wonder what's further up?" So up >she goes.

The second floor sign reads:


Floor 2 - These men have jobs and love kids. The woman remarks to herself, "That's great, but I wonder what's further up?" And up she goes again.

The third floor sign reads:

Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love kids and are extremely good looking. Hmmm, better" she says. "But I wonder what's upstairs?"


The fourth floor sign reads:

Floor 4 -These men have jobs, love kids, are extremely good looking and help with the housework. Wow!" exclaims the woman, "very tempting. BUT, there must be more, further up!" And again she heads up another flight.


The fifth floor sign reads:

Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love kids, are extremely good looking, help with the housework and have a strong romantic streak. Oh, mercy me! But just think... what must be awaiting me further on?" So up to the sixth floor she goes.

The sixth floor sign reads:


Floor 6 - You are visitor 3,456,789,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please.


Thank you for shopping Husband Mart and have a nice day!

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

The Last Day in Tokyo

Uh Oh!!!!! The time has come I have to go back to my "sweet" life in Ames!!! Hix..but the good news is, most of my classes will begin in Jan 14..but I still have one class starting next week.
Im gonna miss Japan..especially my brother..but I will come to Japan again this summer if I have time (i.e. if I dont get any internships which I really hope I will.)
hmmphhh...
So today we went to Shinjuku for the last time...We went to Kinokuniya bookstore to buy a book "hobby Japan" for my twin, and I bought 3 books as well. hehehe..The funny thing is, my books are all in Japanese language...so I will just have to look at the pictures and assume everything. Otherwise, I have to scan the pages and send it electronically to my bro here, ask him to translate for me. haiahiha...
Ooohh...before we went to the bookstore, we stopped by at the 100Yen store to shop around for the last time! ahiahaia....there are lots of good things in that store!!! I am amazed! So I bought lots of snacks :P


Then we had dinner at Takadanobaba with our cousin to as a farewell dinner. We ate pizza...seafood pizza..yum yum...I wonder why they dont have it in Ames!!!! A Seafood Pizza!!!!! YUmmm..















Hmmphhh...oh gosh..Im thinking...around this time tomorrow..I will wake up in my own bed room..it will be weird...I know I will have that moment " where am I?" "*sigh*..
but no worries, I will come to Japan again soon enough! Hmmphh...Im a little bit sad leaving Japan, but life goes on! Jaa neee (translation: See you later in Japanese)

Tuesday, January 03, 2006

The last 2 days in Tokyo



Oh nooo......the day after tomorrow is my last day in Tokyo, Japan!!!! :( hixxx....my vacation is over..Me No Likey!!! Where did the time go? It sure didnt feel like I have been here for 3 weeks! Hmm...can somebody help me to turn back the time please?! Onegaisimassss.... (translation: "Please" in Japanese)

Anyway, today, we went to Todai, the super cool Tokyo University where my brother goes to.
Before that, we stopped near the train station to get Ramen for lunch..yum yum...my bro's noodle taste really like Indonesian Chicken Noodle haiahiaha...it was yummy!!!



Taadaaa....here is the Todai's Campenile..hihihi...The famous landmark in Todai.
















Hahaha...posed and posed...hmm..how does it feel to be Todai's student.....
















This is my bro in front of his Lab in Todai...it was a very cool building.....very technological!! ahhahaha...


















Do I look almost professional? hihihi...that was my brother's desk in his lab. There was a "dying" fish beside his desk, ewww...well, actually it was not really dying..I just say that it is dying because of the "old" aquarium the fish lives in! hahaha







From Todai, we went straight to Shibuya..Can you see how it was full of people?!!! That is what we call Japan!!!! Totally different from Iowa, haihaiha...We had dinner in Shibuya at Pepper Lunch, it was pretty good.









After that, we passed through Comme Ca Cafe where they sell a delicious-looking cake!! Wow...do you see that!!!! Yummmmmmmmmmm ..the crust was filled with chocolate cream, topped with vanilla cream and strawberry and blueberry and raspberry..yum yummmmmm....
It was about 537 Yen..around 5 bucks for this small slice of cake... :P

Monday, January 02, 2006

Disney Sea..Tokyo..

Today, Jan 2nd 2005, I and my bro went to Tokyo DisneySea. I was excited to go to Disney!! I have always loved Disneyland because I can feel like a kid whenever I go there! hehehee...Coz Im sure we all have known Mickey and friends since we were little kid. Thus, when I go to Disney, it feels like Im meeting my childhood friends, hauhauhaa. (I know Im silly! :P )
However, we started the day by enjoying light pouring rain! Bummer!!! But we still decided to go anyhow! hahaha...
We got to DisneySea around 12pm, paid the ticket (5500 yen for adult). By the way, we had to ride the train from Takadanobaba (our home) for about 1 hour! Such a long journey to meet Mickey and friends! And it was still rainingggg..hmphhhh.....Honestly, I had doubt in my heart that maybe we should go home instead, but we conquered our thought!!! We believed that soon enough the rain would stop! Well...it didnt stop for about 3 hours, but we were enjoying the rides no matter what! :P And plus, it was a new experience, going to DisneySea under the pouring rain!



This is a picture of me and my bro in front of Indiana Jones ride...it was a very cool ride..we rode in a jeep, pretending that we were in Indiana's adventure..lots of mummies and fire..We rode this particular attraction twice!! hehehehe...
















Here is Indiana Jones that my bro managed to take picture of before the jeep landed down! heiheiehe....Looks pretty real, doesnt it?









This is me posing in front of King Triton, the king of "under the sea" world....
Mermaid lagoon was super cool..it is my favorite place in DisneySea!!...
me...but we saw a live musical theater of Ariel..It was pretty sYou can see that we met Prince Eric and his dog..and we also met with the Cook..Unfortunately I didnt see Ariel or Sebastian or Flounder to take picture withimilar with the story "Little Mermaid", but it has a slight different ending, Ariel didnt want the human feet promised by Ursula...Hmphh, too bad.. I was hoping that I can see Prince Eric in the drama.. :( But the performance was awesome..they were floating in the air, dancing around in the sky using gymnastic skills...pretending that they were in the ocean..but of course they were not...they were right above us dancing around in 360 degree theater room. hehehehe.. I love the performance.






























This is me sitting on a small boat, riding "Sinbad's Seven Voyages"....We sailed with Sinbad on a voyage across unexplored seas to strange lands filled with monsters and treasures.






We also went to The Magic Lamp Theater...It is a 3D movie of Genie from Disney's Alladin..hmmmm..they talked in Japanese, so I didnt really understand what was going on, but my bro was translating for me..so it was not too bad. I wish they will talk in English though or put an English subtitle?! :P

Anyhow, do I look cool with the 3D glasses? hihihi






This is a picture of me posing in front of the globe..it is kinna similar with the Universal Studio, huh?! anyway, we took this picture right before we went back home..hix...
We were in DisneySea right from 12pm to 10pm! Wow..my feet hurts but it was a fun day!
Bottomline, we almost ride every cool attraction , except I didnt have the guts to ride the roller coaster..hahaha...I didnt have enough heart to do it :P
Fun..funn.......I luv DisneySea..