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Read Alone. Especially the Poem I believe whatever is in store for us will be for us. The poem is very true, unfortunately. make sure you read the poem! CASE 1: Kelly Sedey had one wish, for her boyfriend of three years, David Marsden, to propose to her. Then one day when she was out to lunch David proposed! She accepted, but then had to leave because she had a meeting in 20 min. When she got to her office, she noticed on her computer she had some e-mail's. She checked it, the usual stuff from her friends, but then she saw one that she had never gotten before. It was this poem. She simply deleted it without even reading all of it. BIG MISTAKE! Later that evening, she received a phone call from the policeIt was about DAVID! He had been in an accident with an 18 wheeler. He didn't survive! CASE 2: Take Katie Robinson She received this poem and being the believer that she was she sent it to a few of her friends but didn't have enough e-mail addresses to send out the full 5 that you must. Three days later, Katie went to a masquerade ball. Later that night when she left to get to her car, she was killed in that spot by a hit-and-run drunk driver. CASE 3: Richard S. Willis sent this poem out within 45 minutes of reading it. Not even 4 hours later walking along the street to his new job interview with a really big company, ! when he ran into Cynthia Bell, his secret love for 5 years. Cynthia came up to him and told him of her passionate crush on him that she had had for 2 years. Three days later, he proposed to her and they got married. Cynthia and Richard are still married with three children, happy as ever! This is the poem: Around the corner I have a friend, In this great city that has no end, Yet the days go by and weeks rush on, And before I know it, a year is gone. And I never see my old friends face, For life is a swift and terrible race, He knows I like him just as well, As in the days when I rang his bell. And he rang mine but we were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men. Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired of trying to make a name. "Tomorrow" I say! "I will call on Jim Just to show that I'm thinking of him." But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And distance between us grows and grows. Around the corner, yet miles away, "Here's a telegram sir," "Jim died today." and that's what we get and deserve in the end. Around the corner, a vanished friend. Remember to always say what you mean. If you love someone, tell them. Don't be afraid to express yourself. Reach out and tell someone what they mean to you. Because when you decide that it is the right time it might be too late. Seize the day. Never have regrets. And most importantly, stay close to your friends and family, for they have helped make you the person that you are today. You must send this on in 3 hours after reading the letter to 10 other people. If you do this, you will receive unbelievably good luck. *NOTE* the more people that you send this to, the better luck you will have. SMILE, even through your tears!!!!! On The Road Again Some people can have all the lights on and still be in the dark.

For thousands of years teh Chinese have considered teh New Year the most festive season on their calendar. thought the Chinese officially adopted teh Gregorian calendar in 1912, the solar new year we celebrate on jan 1 is nowhere near as popular as their lunar new year. the Chinese Lunar New Year falls on the first new moon after the sun enters the house of Aquarius-anytime between jan 21 and feb 19. The Chinese are very enthusiastic about their new year celebrations and often begin to prepare for teh occasion weeks in advance. Since the emphasis is on "new", people often buy new items of clothing and shoes. its a great time of year to own a shoe store. One of the more interesting traditions associated with Chinese New Year has to do with the kitchen God. many Chinese believe that the kitchen god goes back to heaven during the time of the new year in order to rendor a report to one of the emperors.-the one that is responsible for punishing and rewarding people. Since they want the kitchen god to rendor a favourable report on their behalf, people will try to get on his good side. In order to do so, they clean his shrine throughly and offer him gifts--mostly cakes and candies. in an effort to brbe the kitchen god, they burn paper money, and may even burn a paper horse for him to ride on during his journey to heaven. some even go as far as to try to get the kitchen god drunk by dipping his portrait in wine. the most popular New Year greeting is KUNG HEI FAT CHOY which means "MAY YOU HAVE GOOD FORTUNE AND RICHES". NEW YEARS CELEBRATIONS at midnight- and for many days thereafter- the Chinese set off firecrackers, welcoming the in the new year. New Year celebrations include plenty of family time. in fact, its not uncommon to see entire families going from place to place visiting relatives and friends. traditionally, in addition to gifts, they also carry with them red packets- known as licee packs- filled with money to distribute to children. According to custom, people avoid visiting on the third day of the new year because they believe that by doing so they will be destined to fight with the visited friends throughout the rest of the year. althought, most people no longer believe in this superstition, they still abide by the custom since it gives them a chance to relax after two full days of visiting with friends and family. The seventh day of the new year is called "everybodys birthday". According to custom, the first day of the new year is the roosters birthday, the second day is the dogs, followed by the pigs, goats, cattle, horses, with the seventh day assigned to humans. The most popular New year greeting is "KUNG HEI FAT CHOY," which means "MAY YOU HAVE GOOD FORTUNE AND RICHES." THE Chinese in general consider material wealth the greatest success and most desired goal in life. in fact, many Chinse avoid using anything sharp- knives and scissors, for example-during the New Year celebrations believing that doing so might cut off their good fortune. many will also avoid sweeping the floors during the New Year season for fear they may sweep away good fortunes out of their homes

hi everyone this is one of those if you care you care if you dont care you dont care blogs. but 3 weeks ago i had the joy of meeting a wonderful 12yr old that was a guest speaker at a meeting i ran. here is a little history about me so you understand why i had to run the meeting where the 12yr old was speaking.i am a member of the Kinsmen club of Preston which is a service club like the lions and kiwanis or Optimist. which is only found in Canada. last year in june i took on the role of Cystic Fibrosis service director for the 2006-2007 year. and my job was to help raise money and awareness of CF which May is CF month. so on January 23rd me and my kinette counterpart ran a CF Night which was a formal night and a catered meal and a guest speaker.it took me months just to plan for the night. and on that night we had our district 1 governor there with his wife as well as the CF directors from district 1 and the zone A CF reps as well and of course 12yr old Amber Shewfelt who has CF and her parents. and on that night we presented a check for $700 to CF and as well as collected $130 worth of fines which in tern we donated it to CF. CF Canada and Kin Canada has had a long relationship lasting 40yrs and counting. and during that time we have given CF over 30 million dollars for research and finding a cure. which we hope one day will happen. now back to Amber. She was diagnosed as a baby with CF and during that time she has gone through many tests and treatments and drugs as well so she can still lead a normal life. to hear her speak and for her to tell her story made all of us think about our own lives and how a 12yr old girl with CF can still have a cheerful attitude. and for her to try and live her life day by day knowing she may either live or die. we did have a good laugh when she talked about her and her younger sibling. but in the end i was ready to cry. yes i am a big suck when it comes to things like that. she is a wonderful role model to kids her age and really to us adults. we tend to complain and whine alot that we are sick wiht this or sick with that. but if you look at amber you dont see that in her. you see someone that is fighting it all the way and still finds time to volunteer with her parents and hang out with friends. nothing is stopping her. but stil is happy and cheerful. so after she spoke that night, it was a tough act to follow for me.cause i was speechless, and i really didnt know what to say. all i could say was WOW. but i am glad she spoke that night cause it opened up my eyes to what she is going through with CF and how she deals with it day in and day out. and i applaud her for that. and for showing me that no matter what happens in life to always keep a cheerful attitude. and to live life to teh fullest. me in my own life i have seen my grandmothers battle cancer. and have seen them lose that battle and so have many of you and some of you are going through that yourself wether it be cancer, cf, diabetes, and other diseases. we have to stay strong, cheerful and think about all teh good things. if not it will bring us down and really in the end make things worse. so really its something to think about. so to whoever reads this. i hope my rambling sounds okay lol. but i hope you take the time to think about the joys in life and to take things that come our way with a cheerful attitude and that tomorrow is always a new day. thanks everyone sabby

* I've learned to never be afraid to act silly in public; someone might laugh at you, but without your silliness, they may not have laughed at all that day. * I've learned that sometimes the best advice in the world to give someone is no advice at all; just an available ear, a box of tissues and a warm embrace. * I've learned that we all have times in our life when we fall; it's what we do when we get back on our feet that counts. * I've learned that sometimes ignorance truly is bliss and that if you don't want to know the truth, don't ask the question. * I've learned that you can be in a room full of hundreds of people and feel alone; but true happiness is found when you can be in a room alone and never feel lonely. * I've learned never to leave a project unfinished, for tomorrow you might lose the ability to get it done. * I've learned that the faith and belief from a child is more valuable than any luxury money can buy. * I've learned to never be afraid to sing loud; even if it's off-key, it's beautiful in God's ear. * I've learned to never pray for patience; God likes too much to teach us by using life lessons. * I've learned that when all else fails, sing, dance and laugh, then start anew.

As we move along the path in life, in search of many things, we often make the mistake of seeking short term pleasure at the cost of long term joy. Many people confuse the two. Imagine going out to a gourmet restaurant every night for a month and feasting on great meals and luscious desserts. This is pleasure. But look at yourself in the mirror after that month and I don’t think you will be so joyous. As joy is much deeper, it is being deeply satisfied with an accomplishment. If instead, you had put together a serious program, of eating healthy and fitness – and worked on it for 6 months – you would actually feel the joy of accomplishment and joy of where you are at. Pleasure generally requires no effort. Joy on the other hand, has an aspect of pleasure, but its core existence is connected to working hard and succeeding at something. Joy is seeing your children graduate college or moving into a new home. Joy is the feeling after you have learned a new language or have elevated yourself spiritually. Pleasure is not something negative at all. It is a gift we have been given. We just have to learn moderation and to appreciate true vs. passing values. This is Rex Barker reminding you to push hard in life and you will see real joy.

NEWFIE RECREATION two Newfies walk into a pet shop. they go directly over to the bird section. Gerry says to Paddy, "Dat's dem." The clerk comes over and asks if he can help them. "Yeah, we'll take four of dem dere budgies in dat cage op dere," says Gerry. "Put dem in a peeper bag." The clerk puts the budgies in a bag, and the two guys pay for the birds and leave the shop. They get into Gerrys van and drive to 'Come-By-Chance' until they are high up on a hill and stop at the top of the cliff with a 500-foot drop. "Dis looks like a grand place, eh?" says Gerry. He then takes two of the birds out of the bag, places them on his shoulders and jumps off the cliff. Paddy watches as his mate drops off the edge and goes straight down for a few seconds before he hits the rocks below with a 'SPLAT!' As Paddy looks down he shakes his head and says, "fook dat, dis budgie jumpin" is too fockin' dangerous for me." HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD LAUGH ALL

I've learned that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their actions. I've learned that just because two people argue, It doesn't mean they don't love each other. I've learned that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself. I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, And only seconds to destroy it. I've learned that we don't have to change friends If we understand that friends change. I've learned that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever. I've learned that a good friend is better than a therapist. I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them. I've learned that it's hard to determine where to draw the line Between being nice and not hurting people's feelings And standing up for what you believe. I've learned that no matter how good a friend someone is, They're going to hurt you every once in awhile And you must forgive them for that. I've learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken, The world doesn't stop for your grief.

Rex Barker here with my thoughts on "Some Things I Have Learned - Part Three," submitted by Cara... I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing And see something totally different. I've learned that there are people who love you dearly, But just don't know how to show it. I've learned that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing And still have the best time. I've learned that I'm getting more and more like my mom, And I'm kind of happy about it. I've learned that true friendship continues to grow, Even over the longest distance. I've learned that just because someone doesn't love you The way you want them to Doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have. I've learned that no matter how much I care, Some people just don't care back. I've learned that you should never tell a child His dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, And what a tragedy it would be if he believed it. I've learned that your family won't always be there for you. It may seem funny, but people you aren't related to Can take care of you and love you and teach you to trust people again. Families aren't necessarily biological. I've learned that our background and circumstances May have influenced who we are, But we are responsible for who we become

A police officer pulls over a speeding car. The officer says, " I clocked you at 80 miles per hour, sir." The driver says, "Gee, officer I had it on cruise control at 60, perhaps your radar gun needs calibrating." Not looking up from her knitting the wife says: "Now don't be silly dear, you know that this car doesn't have cruise control." As the officer writes out the ticket, the driver looks over at his wife and growls, "Can't you please keep your mouth shut for once?" The wife smiles demurely and says, "You should be thankful your radar detector went off when it did." As the officer makes out the second ticket for the illegal radar detector unit, the man glowers at his wife and says through clenched teeth,"Damit, woman, can't you keep your mouth shut?" The officer frowns and says, "And I notice that you're not wearing your seat belt, sir. That's an automatic $75 fine." The driver says, "Yeah, well, you see officer, I had it on, but took it off when you pulled me over so that I could get my license out of my back pocket." The wife says, "Now, dear, you know very well that you didn't have your seat belt on. You never wear your seat belt when you're driving." And as the police officer is writing out the third ticket the driver turns to his wife and barks, "WHY DON'T YOU PLEASE SHUT UP??" The officer looks over at the woman and asks, "Does your husband always talk to you this way, Ma'am?" I love this part.... "Only when he's been drinking."

Subject: Men! Men Are Just Happier People-- What do you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. You can be President. You can never be pregnant. You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a water park. Car mechanics tell you the truth. The world is your urinal. You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky. You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt. Same work, more pay. Wrinkles add character. Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$100. People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them. The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected. New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet. One mood all the time. Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. You know stuff about tanks. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. You can open all your own jars. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness. If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend. Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough. You almost never have strap problems in public. You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes. Everything on your face stays its original color. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades You only have to shave your face and neck. You can play with toys all your life. Your belly usually hides your big hips. One wallet and one pair of shoes one color for all seasons. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look. You can "do" your nails with a pocket knife. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache. You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes. No wonder men are happier.