THE BATHTUB
Thursday, February 16, 2006It doesn’t hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time, and this should help get you started. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.
“Well,”said the Director, “we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon,a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bath tub.”
“Oh, I understand,” said thevisitor. “A normal person would use the bucket because it’s bigger than the spoon or the teacup.
“No.” said the Director, “A normal person would pull the plug.”
dearest mushy,
Wednesday, February 15, 2006even before the bus turned the corner, i started missin you.. maybe its me.. but everytime you go away or i go away..you take a part of me. its like the sun’s going down on me. the moment i see you, i start trying to prolong the time we have together..when you leave i juz have to get out of the house.. its so hard to breathe 
without you. what can i say? i guess you do take my breath away…
are you counting down hun? although its been the same length of time away from you.. barely 2 weeks..to me it seems longer.. i guess when you really love and care for someone, it does seem like an eternity. i can hardly wait.. im having an anxiety attach right now.. lol.. dont worry.. itll go away when you put your strong arms around me..
when i say i love you.. i mean it from the bottom and top of my heart.. i appreciate every word, thought and deed you have done for me. i always enjoy your sweet presence around me. guess thats why im feeling a little lost right now.. so id better get
busy, busy, busy. *sigh* i hate waiting. how many days more?
today when i was thinking of you, i started thinking of how our relationship started out.. weve known each other for how many years already right? we have common friends.. but it was juz that gossip
about sarah dying that brought us together.. little did i know that things would turn out this way right? i have not regretted my decision to let you into my life, nor heart. you make me feel so very complete.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!
yours,
marie
im missin y0u
Tuesday, February 14, 2006my shift starts today after 2 1/2 days of vacation.. as i enter the office.. i was close to
gagging to see everything from chairs to bulletin boards to stations all decorated with freakin hearts… dont get me wrong.. im not yer usual non-confirmist-i-dont-wanna-be-baduy chic.. i should actually be happy coz its my day!! its time to be mushy day!! lol.. so today’s the day.. unfortunately.. my SO(significant other) being 5 hrs away from me, promised a post vday celeb instead since we both werent able to be with each other coz of work.. so there.. i juz spent the whole day sleeping and reading.. i was supposed to go out with my girlfriends but one called of a hang over, 1 was still in bed.. and 2 were juz plain lazy to go out.
this if one of the very few valentines where i actually dint do anything in lieu of the event.. and u know what.. i feel even worse comapred to back then when i dint have a date coz at least back then i really dint have a guy!!! but right now.. i do have a guy but.. *sigh*.. i miss the hustle and bustle of the hearts day. they would often say that its only the guys that really fuss about it?? well i do.. ive probly done all the mushiest things u can come up with juz in the name of st valentine’s day 
.. he said he’ll make up for it on the weekend.. but its not valentine’s day nymore this weekend… *sigh* im sorry im being such a b*^$@.
i juz utterly miss u.
I fell from the walnut tree
Saturday, February 11, 2006WHAT TREE DID YOU FALL FROM? 
Find your birthday and then find your tree.
Then send it to all your friends, including the one
that sent it to you, so they can find out what tree
they fell from, but don’t forget to change the
subject line to your tree. (explanation at bottom).
Dec 23 to Jan 01 - Apple Tree
Jan 02 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree
Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree
Jan 25 to Feb 03 - Cypress Tree
Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree
Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree
Feb 19 to Feb 28 - ! Pine Tree
Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree
Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime Tree
Mar 21 (only) -Oak Tree
Mar 22 to Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree
Apr 01 to Apr 10 - Rowan Tree
Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree
Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree
May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree
May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree
May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree
Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree
Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree
Jun 24 (only) - Birch Tree
Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree
Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree
Jul 15 to Jul 25 -Elm Tree
Jul 26 to Aug 04 - Cypress Tree
Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree
Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree
Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree
Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree
Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree
Sep 23 (only) - Olive Tree
Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree
Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree
Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree
Oct 24 to Nov 11 -Walnut Tree
Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree
Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree
Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree
Dec 12 to Dec 21 1 - Fig Tree
Dec 22 (only) - Beech Tree
YOUR TREE (in alphabetical order)
Apple Tree (Love) — quiet and shy at times, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant
attitude, flirtatious smile, adventurous, sensitive, loyal in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, many talents, loves children, needs affection.
Ash Tree (Ambition) — extremely attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be very egotistic, reliable, restless lover, sometimes money rules over the heart, demands attention, needs love and much emotional support.
Beech Tree (Creative) — has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good
organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.).
Birch Tree (Inspiration) — vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious,
modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.
Cedar Tree (Confidence) — of rare strength, knows how to adapt, likes unexpected presents, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, a great speaker, determined, often impatient, likes to impress others, has many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waits for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.
Chestnut Tree (Honesty) — of unusual stature, impressive, well-developed sense of justice, fun to be around, a planner, born diplomat, can be irritated easily, sensitive of others feelings, hard worker, sometimes acts superior, feels not understood at times, fiercely family oriented, very loyal in love, physically fit. Good friend.
Cypress Tree (Faithfulness) — strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give but doesn’t necessarily like it, strives to be content, optimistic, wants to be financially independent, wants love and affection, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered at times, can be unruly and careless, loves to gain knowledge, needs to be needed.
Elm Tree (Noble-mindedness) — pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.
Fig Tree (Sensibility) — very strong minded, a bit self-willed, honest, loyal, independent, hates contradiction or arguments, hard worker when wants to be, loves life and friends, enjoys children and animals, few sexual relationships, great sense of humor, has artistic talent and great intelligence.
Fir tree (Mysterious) — extraordinary taste, handles stress well, loves anything beautiful,
stubborn, tends to care for those close to them, hard to trust others, yet a social butterfly, likes idleness and laziness after long demanding hours at work, rather modest, talented, unselfish, many friends, very reliable. (more…)
PERSONAL SAFETY INFO
We can now add to the list of victims the retired 77 yr. old TCU professor from Ft Worth whose body was found last week in Oklahoma–and the 11 yr. old in Sarasota, FL. Because of these recent abductions in daylight hours, refresh yourself of these things to do in an emergency situation…This is for you, and for you to share with your wife, your children, everyone you know.
9 crucial tips. It never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.
1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!
2. Learned this from a tourist guide in New Orleans. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you….chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!
3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won’t see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.
4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON’T DO THIS!) The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.
A. If someone is in the car with a gun to your head DO NOT DRIVE OFF, repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the person is in the back seat they will get the worst of it. As soon as the car crashes bail out and run. It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.
5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:
A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor, and in the back seat.
B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
C.) Look at the car parked on the driver’s side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out.
IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.) (more…)
Birth Test
Tuesday, February 7, 2006Your birth date describes who we are, what we are good at and what our inborn abilities are. It also points to what we have to learn and the challenges we are facing. To figure out your Birth Number, add all the numbers in the birth Date together, like in the example, until there is only one digit. A Birth Number does not prevent you from being anything you want to be, it will just color your choice differently and give you a little insight.
Example October 28, 1978
10 + 28 + 1978 = 2016
2 + 0 + 1 + 6 = 9
Keep going until you end up with a single digit number.
9 is the Birth Number to read for the birth date in the example.
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#1 THE ORIGINATOR
#2 THE PEACEMAKER
#3 THE LIFE OF THE PARTY
#4 THE CONSERVATIVE
#5 THE NONCONFORMIST
#6 THE ROMANTIC
#7 THE INTELLECTUAL
#8 THE BIG SHOT
#9 THE PERFORMER
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# 1 - THE ORIGINATOR
1’s are originals. Coming up with new ideas and executing them is natural. Having things their own way is another trait that gets them as being stubborn and arrogant. 1’s are extremely honest and do well to learn some diplomacy skills. They like to take the initiative and are often leaders or bosses, as they like to be the best. Being self-employed is definitely helpful for them. Lesson to learn: Others’ ideas might be just as good or better and to stay open minded.
#2 - THE PEACEMAKER
2’s are the born diplomats. They are aware of others’ needs and moods and often think of others before themselves. Naturally analytical and very intuitive they don’t like to be alone. Friendship and companionship is very important and can lead them to be successful in life, but on the other hand they’d rather be alone than in an uncomfortable relationship.
Being naturally shy they should learn to boost their self-esteem and express themselves freely and seize the moment and not put things off.
# 3 - THE LIFE OF THE PARTY
3’s are idealists. They are very creative, social, charming, romantic, and easygoing. They start many things, but don’t always see them through. They like others to be happy and go to great lengths to achieve it. They are very popular and idealistic. They should learn to see the world from a more realistic point of view.
# 4 - THE CONSERVATIVE
4’s are sensible and traditional. They like order and routine. They only act when they fully understand what they are expected to do. They like getting their hands dirty and working hard. They are attracted to the
outdoors and feel an affinity with nature. They are prepared to wait and can be stubborn and persistent. They should learn to be more flexible and to be nice to themselves.
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some words to live by
Saturday, February 4, 2006- go to church. GOD gives us a week, lets give Him back an hour or more
- dont fool yerself by being someone your not. wear yer best costume: yourself
- smile, it can change the world
- tears contain an anti-microbial agent that helps protect the eye from bacteria. so once in a while, try crying. its natural
- boys dont cry, men do
- its hard to be wise when yer deply inlove
- yer parents brought you up, dont bring them down
- they say time is a big healer, but thats a big lie. wounds can only be healed if you decide to be cured
** from japhet
love happens
fer the past few days this love happens website has been goin round at work.. its like friendster with improvements on it, making it mushier with its innovations..theres this feature which is like a testimonial where yer friends can write a “story” about u.. these 3.. the only ones i have at the moment.. juz made my day =)
*sigh*
stories about me:
James
How James knows you:
co-worker
What makes this person a great catch:
mushy likes mushy stuffs, mushy feeling on mushy things. I love mushy. Im going to write her a story when I have the time.
Efren
username: Efrenh2
How Efren knows you:
she’s the most important person in my life right now
What makes this person a great catch:
Well…. She speaks her mind…. a bright girl and has a very good opinion on things, although she get stubborn sometimes, but its ok she’s humble enough to apologize for what trouble she caused…. Shes very kind…. Understanding and passionate and best of all she loves like theres no tomorrow.
Michael
How Michael knows you:
Online friend
What makes this person a great catch:
She’s really smart, kind, beautiful and totally funny.
my bo0
Friday, February 3, 2006this mornin i was as usual doin my ritual of forwardin texts to me friends.. i was hesitant to
i dont even remember the text i was forwarding.. his cell & house number is still saved in my phone.. so when he responded by asking who i was.. i figured he deleted my freakin number pala. he was making bola pa.. sabi nya he knew who i was tapos after that nahuli ko rin di nya alam kung sino ako.. nung sabi kong bo0.. ayun hahaha. well at least its still good to know na wala syang ibang tinatawag nun or walang tumatawag sa kanya ng ganun kundi ako lang.. its mean u know… if u call all of yer gf’s or bf’s only one monicker.. its like its so hard to preserv the memries.. i know il only have one bo0 =)
at first parang naninibago ako sa kanya.. parang hindi sya. well.. sabi nya nga.. things have changed. for the better naman. we’re both comfortable now with each other.. well i am.. it was uneasy then when we said our goodbyes.. tho we still kept in touch few months after that.. i was crushed. the turning point was when we gave up our sun (we would often talk at least 2 hrs a day back then..) and he got his globe line already. i did switch to globe to0.. i mean that was why we got sun in the first place.. so we can talk til god knows when.. so when he got his globe.. fine.. globe din ako..but then eventually his texts & calls came rarely na.. til there was none.
after about 7 months of silence.. there. i thought i would never get over him. but i did. it was funny nga how we were reminiscing. kakatuwa nga eh haha. were now able to look back to everything that happened with no grudges.. no bitternes.. no remorse.. we caught up with goss too.. our common friends whove split up, those whove met up.. etc.. sumtimes i miss the “me” with him..but then again.. we live… we learn. i guess i grew up already. although were not the same people now.. but you know.. its fine..hed still be my bo0 =)
oh ayan ha.. i wrote about sumthin bout u na.. its not all about rants and mushinezz.. meron din reminiscing.. as if it was so long ago.. or did all of that really happen??? or was everything juz a figure of my imagination? hahaha.. kaartehan.. nywayz.. ayun lang po. bow.
my current passions
Wednesday, February 1, 2006..juz finished..
by mitch albom
good read! a different concept of heaven.. i dint get bored unlike the on was reading before that.. “rose” of martin cruz smith was freakin boring! this book, however is short, direct and novel in its concept of heaven. some parts were a tear jerker but hey, thats a trademark of mitch albom it shows u life’s reality and touches u with its simplicity
Sam’s Letters to Jennifer is a novel about that kind of drama. In it, a woman is summoned back to the town where she grew up. And in the house where she spent her most magical years she finds a series of letters addressed to her. Each of those letters is a piece of a story that will upend completely the world she thought she knew - and throw her into a love more powerful than she ever imagined could be possible. Two extraordinary love stories are entwined here, full of hope and pain and emotions that never die down.
..will be reading..
by Arundhati Roy
i wasnt much enthralled by its back cover story but since it was a booker prize winner, i decided to try it out. will keep y’all posted.
..cant wait ta see this!!
by ron howard
i would be eternally a fan of the book da vinci code by dan brown and id be defnitly a fan of the movie itself.. tom hanks top bills the cast along with french audrey tautou whose not a bad actress herself and yes ian mckellen, uhuh gandalf, is there as well..
lets all watch out fer it!
by rob marshall
i havent really watched the bo0k yet.. but im a fan of zhang ziyi and michelle yeoh so yeah i will be lo0king forward to this as well
