good times as always!!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
6 Personality traits to admire and acquire
by Brett Blumenthal - published in Sheer Balance
Below, I've listed some of the traits I admire most in people. Although I could probably list a dozen characteristics, I thought I’d list those that seem to be the rarest or most difficult to find.
1. Selflessness: In a world where many people don’t have the time or the interest in others, selflessness is a quality that seems to be less and less common. People can be selfless in the time they give, the ability to listen, their level of patience and the love that they give. Those who are giving and generous in nature have the power to make others feel loved, appreciated and special. While those who are self-absorbed tend to do the exact opposite.
2. Tolerance: Those people who are tolerant make us feel comfortable with who we are and special as individuals. All of us are different, and many of us have quirks and idiosyncrasies. After all, these differences make the world go round. Having the ability to accept people for who they are and not expect them to be who we want them to be is important in life, happiness and in the health of our relationships.
3. Genuineness: Having the ability to be real, authentic and honest is unique in a world where we put so much emphasis on the superficial. Feeling comfortable in one’s skin and being true to one’s self is one of the most beautiful traits one can possess. To have a REAL relationship with someone requires honesty…it requires hearing and giving input or feedback that may not always be popular…it means having the strength to tell it like it is and to not be afraid to face the consequences for doing so…it means loving people for who they really are…deep down…and not for what they appear to be.
4. Sensitivity: So often we are focused on what is important to ourselves that we can forget about those around us. Those who are sensitive are often thoughtful, appreciative and loving, in a way that makes you feel understood, valued and respected. Often, sensitive people are also self-aware, making them mindful of how they impact others with what they do and say.
5. Integrity: Call me cynical, but I think this characteristic is especially difficult to find. In a time when people will do things that are underhanded to make an extra buck (Bernie Madoff…can you hear me?), expose their personal lives to the public so they can be famous (balloon boy’s dad and any other reality TV mongers) and do what feels good in the moment without necessarily thinking of the consequences (Tiger Woods), integrity is a characteristic that is especially unique today.
6. Humility: Whether someone is super-smart, extremely talented or drop-dead gorgeous, there is something extra special about them if they don’t come across as though they know it all the time. Humility in those that possess extraordinary traits make others feel special too.
Below, I've listed some of the traits I admire most in people. Although I could probably list a dozen characteristics, I thought I’d list those that seem to be the rarest or most difficult to find.
1. Selflessness: In a world where many people don’t have the time or the interest in others, selflessness is a quality that seems to be less and less common. People can be selfless in the time they give, the ability to listen, their level of patience and the love that they give. Those who are giving and generous in nature have the power to make others feel loved, appreciated and special. While those who are self-absorbed tend to do the exact opposite.
2. Tolerance: Those people who are tolerant make us feel comfortable with who we are and special as individuals. All of us are different, and many of us have quirks and idiosyncrasies. After all, these differences make the world go round. Having the ability to accept people for who they are and not expect them to be who we want them to be is important in life, happiness and in the health of our relationships.
3. Genuineness: Having the ability to be real, authentic and honest is unique in a world where we put so much emphasis on the superficial. Feeling comfortable in one’s skin and being true to one’s self is one of the most beautiful traits one can possess. To have a REAL relationship with someone requires honesty…it requires hearing and giving input or feedback that may not always be popular…it means having the strength to tell it like it is and to not be afraid to face the consequences for doing so…it means loving people for who they really are…deep down…and not for what they appear to be.
4. Sensitivity: So often we are focused on what is important to ourselves that we can forget about those around us. Those who are sensitive are often thoughtful, appreciative and loving, in a way that makes you feel understood, valued and respected. Often, sensitive people are also self-aware, making them mindful of how they impact others with what they do and say.
5. Integrity: Call me cynical, but I think this characteristic is especially difficult to find. In a time when people will do things that are underhanded to make an extra buck (Bernie Madoff…can you hear me?), expose their personal lives to the public so they can be famous (balloon boy’s dad and any other reality TV mongers) and do what feels good in the moment without necessarily thinking of the consequences (Tiger Woods), integrity is a characteristic that is especially unique today.
6. Humility: Whether someone is super-smart, extremely talented or drop-dead gorgeous, there is something extra special about them if they don’t come across as though they know it all the time. Humility in those that possess extraordinary traits make others feel special too.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
back to reality...
I've been back from Australia for almost a week already! Time flies!
Anyhow, a really really long update about the trip will be posted soon. Just waiting for my brother to come back tomorrow so that I can steal his pics to complete my update!
Until then...I'll leave you with a photo of Lara and I. Australia's Next TOP MODEL ...you can't see it...but i promise you we are smiling with our eyes under our sunglasses HAHA
Anyhow, a really really long update about the trip will be posted soon. Just waiting for my brother to come back tomorrow so that I can steal his pics to complete my update!
Until then...I'll leave you with a photo of Lara and I. Australia's Next TOP MODEL ...you can't see it...but i promise you we are smiling with our eyes under our sunglasses HAHA
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
wow...what an amazing dog
Faith, a two-legged dog, walking down Michigan Ave. to the wonderment of the human pedestrians
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
i like fast cars
someone buy me this car....PLEASE
Audi R8
so that i can be like LC...lucky b*tch
or better yet...
Audi R8 Spyder (comes out Summer 2010!)
Audi R8
so that i can be like LC...lucky b*tch
or better yet...
Audi R8 Spyder (comes out Summer 2010!)
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
countdown: 7 days!
it's kinda weird that instead of seeing this for Christmas...
(christmas in the park - downtown san jose,ca)
i'll be seeing this!
i have also always complained about having a winter birthday because i always wanted a pool party to celebrate my birthday (like the ones we used to have for Diana's bday!)...but i guess i can't really complain this year...because i'll be spending my birthday in 90 degree weather on the beach!! yayyy!! can't wait. one week till i'm on a plane to Australia!!
(christmas in the park - downtown san jose,ca)
i'll be seeing this!
i have also always complained about having a winter birthday because i always wanted a pool party to celebrate my birthday (like the ones we used to have for Diana's bday!)...but i guess i can't really complain this year...because i'll be spending my birthday in 90 degree weather on the beach!! yayyy!! can't wait. one week till i'm on a plane to Australia!!
Friday, December 4, 2009
happy birthday, michelle!
remember the girls only slumber party we had for Michelle's birthday last year??
here are some pics to re-live the night...
NO BOYS ALLOWED...except for Michelle's dad. HAHA
fishbowl questions
prank calls!!
Diana doing the Single Ladies dance
"karaoke"
i love you girls!!! miss you all!!
here are some pics to re-live the night...
NO BOYS ALLOWED...except for Michelle's dad. HAHA
fishbowl questions
prank calls!!
Diana doing the Single Ladies dance
"karaoke"
i love you girls!!! miss you all!!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
pescetarianism
One of my goals for 2010 is to be a pescetarian.
(NOT a Presbyterian or pedestrian, Sam! Haha)
Pescetarianism, also called pesco-vegetarianism, is the practice of a diet that includes seafood and excludes mammals and birds. In addition to fish or shellfish, a pescetarian diet typically includes some or all of vegetables, fruit, nuts, grains, beans, eggs, and dairy. The Merriam-Webster dictionary dates the origin of the term "pescetarian" to 1993 and defines it to mean: "one whose diet includes fish but no meat."
(NOT a Presbyterian or pedestrian, Sam! Haha)
Pescetarianism, also called pesco-vegetarianism, is the practice of a diet that includes seafood and excludes mammals and birds. In addition to fish or shellfish, a pescetarian diet typically includes some or all of vegetables, fruit, nuts, grains, beans, eggs, and dairy. The Merriam-Webster dictionary dates the origin of the term "pescetarian" to 1993 and defines it to mean: "one whose diet includes fish but no meat."
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
thankful
i am thankful for everything that i have in my life....especially all of the wonderful people in my life!
hope everyone has a wonderful thanksgiving holiday weekend! can't believe november is almost over...i am sooo ready for you now, december!! bring it!!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
forgiveness
words of wisdom from my Dalai Lama calendar for the weekend of November 21/22 said:
Forgiveness is the most effective way of dealing with arguments; altruism and forgiveness bring humanity together so that no conflict, however serious, will go beyond the bounds of what is truly human.
this weekend i forgave someone that i never thought i would forgive...and i feel sooooo much better now! :)
Forgiveness is the most effective way of dealing with arguments; altruism and forgiveness bring humanity together so that no conflict, however serious, will go beyond the bounds of what is truly human.
this weekend i forgave someone that i never thought i would forgive...and i feel sooooo much better now! :)
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