Harley Angel's blog: "Friendship"

THE MAYONNAISE JAR AND 2 CUPS OF COFFEE Body: THE MAYONNAISE JAR AND 2 CUPS OF COFFEE When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day is not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. when the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly, The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up the box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. Three students responded with an unanimous "yes." The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. "Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided."I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.THE GOLF BALLS ARE THE IMPORTANT THINGS- GOD,FAMILY, CHILDREN, HEALTH, FRIENDS, AND FAVORITE PASSIONS--THINGS THAT IF EVERYTHING ELSE WAS LOST AND ONLY THEY REMAINED, YOUR LIFE WOULD STILL BE FULL. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, and car. The sand is everything else--the small stuff."If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there pebbles or the golf balls." The same goes for ALL YOUR TIME AND ENERGY ON THE SMALL STUFF, YOU TO YOUR HAPPINESS. PLAY WITH YOUR CHILDREN. TAKE TIME TO GET MEDICAL CHECKUPS. TAKE YOUR PARTNER OUT TO DINNER. PLAY ANOTHER 18 HOLES OF GOLF. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the golf balls first-- the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand. "One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. THE PROFESSOR SMILED. "I'M GLAD YOU ASKED", It just goes to show you that no matter how your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

HAPPY FALL TO YOU' From one pumpkin to another!!!!!!! A woman was asked by a coworker, 'What is it like to be a Christian?' The coworker replied, 'It is like being a pumpkin.' God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. Then He cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff. He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, and greed. Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside of you to shine for all the world to see.' This was passed on to me by another pumpkin. Now it's your turn to pass it to other pumpkins. I liked this enough to send it to all the pumpkins in my patch.

Sometimes in life, you find a special friend; Someone who changes your life just by being part of it. Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop; Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world. Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it. This is Forever Friendship.

If you delete after reading .. you'll spend a year of ill luck! But... if you send it to (at least) two friends ... you'll have 3 years of good luck!!! *** Did you know that those who appear to be very strong in heart, are real weak and most susceptible? Did you know that those who spend their time protecting others are the ones that really need someone to protect them? Did you know that the three most difficult things to say are: I love you, Sorry, and Help me. Did you know that those who dress in red are more confident in themselves? Did you know that those who dress in yellow are those that enjoy their beauty? Did you know that those who dress in black, are those who want to be unnoticed and need your help and understanding? Did you know that when you help someone, the help is returned in two-fold? Did you know that it's easier to say what you feel in writing than saying it to someone in the face? But did you know that it has more value when you say it to their face? Did you know that if you ask for something in faith, your wishes are granted? Did you know that you can make your dreams come true, like falling in love, becoming rich, staying healthy, if you ask for it by faith, and if you really knew, you'd be surprised by what you could do. But, don't believe everything I tell you, until you try it for yourself, if you know someone that is in need of something that I mentioned, and you know that you can help, you'll see that it will be returned in two-fold. Today, the ball of FRIENDSHIP is in your court, send this to those who truly are your friends (including me if I am one). Also, do not feel bad if no one sends this back to you in the end, you'll find out that you'll get to keep the ball for other people want more .. Ok, this is what you have to do...: Send to ALL your FRIENDS! But you have to DO THIS within an hour after you open this mail! Now..... MAKE 1 WISH!!!!!! Make it now, It's you last chance!! I hope you did make a wish, Now send the mail to: 1 person~ your wish will come true in a year 3 persons~6 months 5 persons~ 3 months 6 persons~ 1 month 7 persons~ 2 weeks 8 persons ~ 1 week 9 persons~ 5 days 10 persons~ 3 days 12 persons~ 2 days 15 persons~ 1 day 20 persons~ 3 hours *** If you delete after reading .. you'll spend a year of ill luck! But if you send it to (at least) two friends ... you'll have 3 years of good luck!!! ***

This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror where one could read it everyday. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true. 1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way. 3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you. 4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you. 5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep. 6. You mean the world to someone. 7. You are special and unique. 8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you. 9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it. 10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look. 11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks. So...........If you are a loving friend, send this to everyone, including the one that sent it to you. If you get it back, then they really do love you. And always remember....when life hands you Lemons, ask for tequila and salt, and call me over!! Good friends are like stars........You don't always see them, but you know they are always there.

NAIL IN THE FENCE Make sure you read all the way down to the last sentence. (Most importantly the last sentence) There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone. The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence He said, "You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. It won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound is still there. " A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one. Friends are very rare jewels, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share words of praise and they always want to open their hearts to us." It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care. Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND, even if it means sending it back to the person who sent it to you. If it comes back to you, then you'll know you have a circle of friends. YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM HONORED! Now send this to every friend you have!! And to your family Please forgive me if I have ever left a hole.