Resignation …

I started this little blog on the 7th July 2011. My first post (because I wanted something to post) was about Harry Potter. My first follower was CJ. New to the world of WordPress, she liked all my little non-substantial posts. Then after stalking her blog, I found Harnew and quickly followed his blog and sent him an email so he could follow me back. Yeah, I know. That’s cheating, but now I got TWO followers. I thought I had won the lottery! Over time, I started sharing my views on controversial topics and things of worth like Abortions, Human Rights, Wars etc.

Now, almost one year in existence, 312 followers and 105 posts later, I’ve decided to retire the quill. Some life changing events occurred in my life and it seems trivial to carry on. I will however, continue posting to my photoblog (they say a picture is worth a thousand words, so when I post a picture, it will be like posting a thousand words — right?).

This blogging experience has been a warm one and these persons have made the experience quite favorable:

• The Anonymous Guapo
• Liz
• Shakes and Bakes Cakes and Shakes
• Count Zero
• Jenni
• Pete
• KDaddy
• Lafemme
• TrJensen
• Linda Vernon
• Jason
• Novie Godmalin
• Twelve16
• Nuggets & Pearls
• and last but certainly not least PINK Ninjabi.

There are so many more but unfortunately I can’t list them all.

I wonder if I should disable “LIKE” for this post? Wouldn’t it be weird to click like to a post of this nature

Anyway, it’s been fun.

After Linda’s comment, I thought it would be good to share my name. Here goes. Are you ready?? AMOR is OMAR jumbled

Love you all!

Becoming a Better You: Your Perspective

It is not what happens to you that counts as much as how you perceive it. You can either be a victim of your history or a master of your destiny just by changing your perspective. One of the greatest discoveries in human nature is that you change your life by changing your perspectives and attitudes of mind.

– Dr J Demartini

They say everything in life happens for a reason and there is a lesson to be learned from each experience. I’ve had a few hard experiences that caused me to wonder what kind of lesson I could learn from them, but looking back, those experiences contributed to who I am today.

Do you have any similar experience that seemed like hell in the moment, but actually helped you some way or another in your life?

Until next time.

Namaste!

Image via zazenlife.com

Victims of Choice

You are gay?

How comes?

How do you know?

Are you sure?

Actor Neil Patrick Harris came out publicly and it created a stir in the media and Hollywood. Neil and his partner are happy with their twins. I’m seeing children as young as 12 y/o professing that they are gay. These children are victimized by children of heterosexual couples. Some even take their life because they feel that they would be safer in death. How sad.

Life is a gift. How you live it is your prerogative. What makes you happy? The things that makes me happy are not the same things that make you happy. Deviation from societal norm is extremely frowned upon.

Human rights are extremely important, but sometimes we can be a bit biased when assessing certain situation that questions human rights. If we spend more time embracing the things that connect us instead of the things that separates us, wouldn’t society be a better place?

I sound like an idealist

Let me leave you with two quotes:

It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.
– Maya Angelou

Internal peace is an essential first step to achieving peace in the world. How do you cultivate it? It’s very simple. In the first place by realizing clearly that all mankind is one, that human beings in every country are members of one and the same family.
– The Dalai Lama

 

As usual, feel free to share your thoughts.

P.S. Be sure to check out my photography blog –> here and drop in a comment or two

Until next week,

Peace!

The Get Out of Jail Free Meme, Part One

Today we ripped off a blogger named Pookie 808 called Pookie808. We will do it in two parts. Where she got it, we have no idea. But this is someone who could not come up a separate screen name and a blog name. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft’s thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player’s posts. It’s a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Sunday Stealing: The Get Out of Jail Free Meme, Part One

1. When you’re home alone, do you still close the door when you use the restroom?

~Hell no. I don’t even wear clothes (oops … tmi?? )

2. If you have to go grocery shopping, would you rather go alone or with someone?

~I’d rather sleep, but if i HAVE TO go, I’d prefer going alone so I can get the bare ESSENTIALS.

3. It’s your best friends birthday, would you buy them a gift even though they didn’t buy you one for yours

~Yeah. I would get him a box neatly wrapped with nothing and a card that says “Consider this a lesson in kindness”

4. You win the lottery. Lump sum or small payments over a period? Why?

~I’ve been planning for that day since I could spell lottery. Definitely lump sum. How else am I going to buy my island? You ever heard anyone buying an island in installments??

5. Do you like your music loud or at a reasonable level?

~Depends on the music. Rock/Alternative – LOUD. Souls/R&B/Classical etc – Reasonable level. What is a reasonable level btw? Isn’t that subjective? If my radio volume knob stops at 10, and I put it at 8, that could be a reasonable level for me

6. Are you a beach person or a snowy mountain person?

~hmm …

beach: get eaten by crabs. stung by sting rays or sea snakes or electrocuted by box jellyfishes

snowy mountain: roll off the snowy hill. covered by an avalanche.

Conclusion: Beach Person

7. When do you brush your teeth?

~Seriously?? Once, in the mornings. Everyone knows that!!

8. Can you watch scary movies alone?

~What am I 10y/o? Honey, do you wanna watch The Exorcist with me??

9. Soft bed or firm? And in fantasy land, who’s in it with you?

~Firm. A love nest with Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry and Gabrielle Union. Oh WOW!!!

10. Would you rather stay home all day, or be out and about?

~That’s a tricky one. I like being out and about, but I get nostalgic so easily

11. What’s one of your worst memories (that you are comfortable sharing)?

~My company had a sports day and i decided to compete in a race. Being very confident, I was the crowd favorite, so naturally I thought I would win. A quarter way to the finish line it was all a blur.

When I opened my eyes, all i saw was my lips clutching the asphalt. My ego wasn’t the only thing bruised that day – elbows, shin, knees, knuckles, instep, toes … did I miss any ... I think I covered them all

12. Do you like to keep the peace or be confrontational?

~At first I use to be confrontational, now I keep the peace. Peace!

13. Are you more likely to be with a large group of people or a few close friends?

~Large group. I have to be the center of attention, and the attention I seek is always a large crowd.

14. What are your plans for October?

~Celebrate my wife’s birthday and surprise her everyday in the month

15. If money were not a problem, where would you like to live?

~On another habitable planet

16. What is your ideal profession?

~Prophet! I joke I joke. An actor

17. Are you (or were you) close to your Mom and Dad?

~As close as tick to a dog’s posterior.

18. What is one fear that you can’t seem to overcome?

~Fear of Fear. How do you overcome THAT!?

19. Are you good at math?

~Who is?

20. Editor’s note. There is no question 20. It is sort of like getting a “Get out of Jail Free” card. We will do 21 to 40 next time. Peace & love!

Death’s Party

When death gives you an invitation to an all-inclusive party, does knowing that you will be going make it any easier?

If the doctor tells you that you have cancer and your life expectancy is two months, on the last day of that last month, will you be at peace with the idea of dying or will you be scared?

When it comes to death, is ignorance better?

What are your thoughts?

The Making of Woman: Mother’s Day

The Woman

When God created woman, he was working late on the 6th day.

An Angel came and said:

“Why spend so much time on that one?”

The Lord answered:

“Have you seen all the specifications I have to meet to shape her?”

“She must be washable but not plastic, have more than 200 moving parts which all must be replaceable and she must function on all kinds of food. She must be able to embrace several kids at the same time. Give a hug that can heal anything from a bruised knee to a broken heart and she must do all this with only two hands.”

The Angel was impressed.

“Just two hands … impossible!” “And this is the standard model? Too much work for one day … wait until tomorrow and then complete her”

The Lord said:

“I will not! I am so close to completing this creation which will be the favorite of my heart”

“She cures herself when sick and she can work 18 hours a day”

The Angel came closer and touched the woman and said:

“But you have made her so soft”

The Lord said:

“Yes she is soft, but I have also made her strong. You can’t imagine what she can endure and overcome”

The Angel asked:

“Can she think?”

The Lord answered:

“Not only can she think, she can reason and negotiate.”

The Angel touched the woman’s cheek.

“Lord it seems this creation is leaking! You have put too many burdens on her”

The Lord corrected the angel,

“She’s not leaking. It’s a tear.”

The Angel asked:

“What’s it for?”

The Lord answered:

“Tears are her way of expressing grief, her doubts, her love, her loneliness, her suffering and her pride.”

The Angel was impressed. He said:

“Lord, you are a genius! You thought of everything. The woman is indeed marvelous”

The Lord said:

“Indeed she is! Woman have strengths that amazes man. She can handle trouble and carry heavy burdens”

“She holds happiness, love and opinions. She smiles when she feels like screaming. She sings when she feels like crying. Crys when she is happy and laughs when she is afraid”

“She fights for what she believes in. She stands up against injustice. She doesn’t take “no” for an answer when she can see a better solution. She gives herself so her family can thrive. Her love is unconditional”

“She cries when her kids are victorious. She is happy when her friends do well. She is glad when she hears a birth or wedding.”

“Her heart is broken when a next of kin or friend dies, but she finds the strength to get on with life.”

“She knows that a kiss and a hug can heal a broken heart”

There is only one thing wrong with her … she forgets what she is worth!!!

So cheers to all the women in the world. Today the universe reminds you of your worth.

Happy Mothers Day!!

Namaste!

 

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Thought Provoking Quotes

Our life is shaped by our mind; we become what we think. Suffering follows an evil thought as the wheels of a cart follow the oxen that draws it. Our life is shaped by our mind; we become what we think. Joy follows a pure thought like a shadow that never leaves.

~The Buddha

 

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. 

~Henry David Thoreau

 

“When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.”

~ Francois de La Rochefoucauld

 

Accountability

“If a man does not make new acquaintance as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, Sir, should keep his friendship in constant repair.”
– Samuel Johnson (1709 – 1784) British lexiographer.

 

I was reading an article about accountability on Freshly Pressed (yes, that same Freshly Pressed that still eludes me ) this morning, and it struck me. I should be more accountable.

I have … give me a minute while I go check … ah yes, 81 followers friends (wait, is that right? Damn. That’s more than I expected). That’s 81 people who think that I have something worth reading. 81 people who expect a new post often (not everyday), but not once a month either . 81 people who wish to be on the path to enlightenment (no, I’m joking, but I had to throw that one in )

So, it’s been decided. I will post something every Tuesday and Thursday. I’ve marked my digital calendar. To all my friends (I don’t fancy the term followers), I thank you for putting up with what appears to be a dormant blog!

Thank YOU! YOU get me out of bed in the mornings … well technically it’s that damn alarm … but after a cold shower, YOU are the ones that bring me … oh darn. I think I’m messing up what I thought would be a great speech.

The point is, I APPRECIATE YOU ALL

Namaste (The light within me salutes the light within you) <–picked that up from Yoga

 

Dedicated to all good men

Most of my post have been about equal rights to all especially towards women and others who are different from us. Someone made a comment on one of my post accusing me of being a “feministic moron”. I deleted it. Although I believe  everyone is entitled to their own opinion and not everyone will agree with what I have to say and I have no control over that. I accept that. But what I do have control over is my blog, and what gets accepted . I will not entertain any negativity on my blog space.

Everyone loves their mother, but what about the fathers? There are some really GOOD men out there and then some. I often hear women complain about not finding the right man, or that they’re giving up on relationships because the last one they were in was shitty. I think sometimes our expectations are too high – he’s not handsome enough, or tall enough or muscular enough. Look past the surface. Is he kind to others? Does he treat and respect women? How does he treat his mother (very telling)? Does he cook? etc.

Image via Glenmuir.com

My father is awesome. He taught me the value of hard work. He was strict (when needs be). He always showed interest in my school work, whether he understood it or not. That man would beat me silly to take school word seriously. In retrospect, that’s kind of why I’m where I am in my life now. He understood the value of education (even though his stopped at junior high). He was always around and he took good care of me as a child. The things he taught me I will pass on to my son (or daughter). I will be the best husband and father I can be because of him.

Without a father in the house, it’s easy for a child to turn towards violence. Granted it’s possible to bring up a good child as a single parent, but it’s much harder. So this post is for all the good men out there. Those that stick to it through thick and thin. Those that make time for their child/children and wife. Those that don’t abuse their woman or any other woman.

PS: Ladies, if you’re complaining about not finding the right man or that there are no good man out there, get off you high horse. YOUR right man might be closer than you think.

Respect and love to all the GOOD men out there.

Peace!

Blog Awards & Nominations

OK, so I received these awards from Harry over at Dribbling Pensioner (that old geezer<– I meant that in a good way ) on March 21, 2012. I’ve been a bit preoccupied with a school project so I haven’t fulfilled by awardee duties. Come to think of it, I haven’t been fulfilling my blogging duties either (After this post, I’m going into the naughty corner)

I don’t know what the rules are for the HUG AWARD, but I guess I’ll just pass it on to someone who needs a digital hug today

The Sunshine Award

Sunlight represents a ray of hope, so again because I don’t know the official rules for this award, I’ll just pass it on to some of my blog friends. Always have hope despite the struggles that you may be having at any given time in your life

Ten Commandments Rules:

1. Describe yourself in seven words.
   1. Sarcastic, Funny (at least I think so), Charming, Laid back, Tolerant (at times), Smart , Outgoing
2. What keeps you up at night?
   1. Mosquitoes
3. Whom would you like to be?
   1. A self-actualized me
4. What are you wearing now?
   1. Slacks and a burgundy dress shirt with a blood-red and burgundy striped tie
5. What scares you?
   1. An empty refrigerator
6. What are the best and worst things about blogging?
   1. Best –> The community. Worst –>Keeping up with ALL the blogs I’ve subscribed to
7. What was the last website you looked at?
   1. Yamyah 
8. Slankets, yes or no?
   1. After googling the term, my answer would be –> In another life
9. Tell us something about the person who tagged you.
   1. Harry is just pure awesomeness. He’s a retired guy that has a lot of time on his hands and thoughts in his mind. His posts a varied and entertaining. He has won a myriad awards and was nominated for Dark Globes’ Blogger of the Year … and he WON!!!

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Today, Yamyah, over by Crystal Moons gave me the Beautiful Blogger Award.

I must say I’m a little verklempt (you heard me Liz. I’ve OWND the word ) It feels rewarding getting an award. Feels like I’m doing something … right. (sob sob, sniff sniff) You guys must be tired of hearing my speeches, so I’ll save you the trouble this time around.

Beautiful Blogger Rules:

1. Thank the person who nominated you and link their blog back
   1. MERCI BEAUCOUP!! Done.
2. Share the love by passing the award to 6 bloggers
   1. See below (I may have gone overboard).
3. Keep writing, keep smiling, keep inspiring and keep being beautiful!
   1. heehee

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OKAY … (cracks neck and fingers) let’s get this ball rolling.

The Sunshine Award

The Hug Award:

Change of plans. This is gonna take too long. I’m giving the Sunshine & Hug Award to EVERYONE that has subscribed to my blog. That ought to cover it

And the nominations are: (drum roll please)

Ten Commandments: (I thought it fitting to nominate TEN people )

1. Harry
2. El Guapo
3. Lizzie
4. Fashion Life
5. Linda
6. Humor World
7. TrJensen
8. Nuggets and Pearls
9. GuyLaine
10. LafemmeRoar

Beautiful Blogger:

1. Harry
2. El Guapo
3. Lizzie
4. Fashion Life
5. Linda
6. Humor World
7. TrJensen
8. Nuggets and Pearls
9. GuyLaine
10. Harnew
11. Pete
12. Jason
13. kDaddy23
14. LafemmeRoar

Now, as promised, I going to the naughty corner for a TIME-OUT.

Happy blogging!

à bientôt! (see you soon)