Have a Wonderful Weekend!

 

                                       Modern technology meets traditional luxury.

                                       ( Designers: Mark Jacobs, Paul Helbers. Paris.)

                                     My friend Anne phoned me yesterday to ask for suggestions

                                     for a gift for her husband's birthday.   

                                     Oh, well, that is not an easy answer though. Not at all.   
                                     How can you answer a question like:
                                     "What do you buy the man who has everything?"
                                                                                     
                                      Any suggestions, dear friends?

 

                                     These super-chic accessories caught my eye. What a lovely

                                     idea for a gift. They absolutely reflect an old time allurement

                                     that I really love. Pocket books, pens, envelopes, pen-holders,

                                     they all remind me of a romantic correspondence with someone

                                     and as Luigi Pirandello said: "I'd love to spend all my time

                                     writing to you!

                                                                             
                                     P.S. I decided to take this weekend off from blogging.
                                     I'll try to catch up on your lovely blogs on Monday.
                                     I hope you all have a great weekend and stay warm! xx                                     

Are There "Ugly" Women?

                              

                                       This photo was taken at a competition. The competition was

                                        between nine women who had to have makeovers.

                                        They had every possible beauty treatment available to them

                                        over a period of time. 

                                        Look at the before and after photos. Conclusion: There are no

                                        "ugly" women, only poor women. If we had the money....

                                        Seriously, at this point I feel it is important to say that 

                                        "Ugliness" is usually on the inside, and has the face

                                        of jealousy, malice, and not on the outside.

                                                       

                                          I was at the library yesterday and went ahead and picked up 

                                          this book. The book: Uglies Trilogy, (Uglies, Pretties, 

                                          Specials) and Extras by Scott Westerfeld.

                                          I am not sure if I'll get through all of it, but I did read the first

                                          chapter, and found the info eye-opening.

                                          I liked the idea of this bizarre and yet quite likely utopia, so 

                                          I went reading, and I think the story got better as it developed.

                                          I was especially interested in the main character's personal

                                          development- from a cheeky but not very opinionated "ugly"

                                          she became a liberated free-willed young woman.

                                          The book is recommended for anyone who likes a good, 

                                           thoughtful read. xx   

                                          (Photo sent in an e-mail from a friend) 

I Need to Stay Motivated

               

                                          Music is the language which everyone can understand.

                                             

                                       I have been finding it quite difficult to manage my negative 

                                       thoughts lately.

                                       And my negative thoughts can seriously affect my mood

                                       and my overall quality of life.

                                       Actually I see things in black and white.

                                       If I don't finish something perfectly (perfectionism!?), then I

                                       feel I am a complete "failure".

                                       Sometimes I think that things in life are either nice or terrible.

                                       I also conclude that since a single negative event occurred in 

                                       the past that it will occur over and over again.

                                       Apparently, I focus on one negative detail so intently that my

                                       whole outlook on the situation is negative.

                                       I don't allow myself to enjoy positive feelings as I tell myself

                                       that a negative feeling (fear!?) is sure to follow.

                                       Alas, I end up feeling bad about feeling good!

                                        Negative thoughts can be very powerful and things that 

                                        normally would seem like no big deal can feel utterly 

                                        overwhelming. 

                                        But, we live in tough economic times and I think it's natural

                                        to feel overwhelmed during such tumultuous periods like these.

                                        Coping with anxiety? Oh, yes!

                                        I think, I know, I need to stay motivated.

                                        That's my great source of comfort!

                                            

                                         I strongly believe that our attitude is something that we can

                                         control. I'm talking about the power of the mind.

                                         Accepting the things I can't change or don't have control over 

                                         and having the courage and stubbornness to change the things

                                         I can.

                                         I sure hope, I sure know, I just found the answer!

                                         Have you ever felt hopeless, lost interest in normal daily  

                                         activities or have you ever figured out that something prevents

                                         you from living life to the fullest? xx

                                          (Photo by B.M)                  

Have a Fun Weekend !

 

                                    Hope you have a great, fun weekend, my darlings!

                                    And and here's a funny story:

                                    Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were sitting on 

                                    on a bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says:

                                    "Slim, I am 83 year old now and I 'm just full of aches and pains.

                                    I know you're about my age. How do you feel?"

                                    Slim says. "I feel like a newborn baby".

                                    "Really? Like a newborn baby!?"

                                    "Yep! No hair, no teeth, and I think I just wet my pants"!

                                     ( Photo courtesy of Google images)                         

Aim for Greater Heights

I have been working too hard the past couple of days and could not visit all my favourite blogs.
Hopefully I will get back in the groove tomorrow.

Have a wonderful Friday, my lovelies! xx
                                     
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(Photo courtesy of Google images.)                                        

Google Offices in Geneva

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

                                      I can hardly believe my own eyes! Marveling at Google offices

                                      in Geneva. What a creativity and fresh design.

                                      I love this amazing and sophisticated working environment.

                                      It's so fascinating!

                                      I want to work there. What about you? xx)

                                      P.S. To my unexpected surprise I 've got these magnificent

                                      slide images from a friend the other day.

                                      Thanks to my dear friend.                                 

                                 

Happy Valentine's Day !

 

Valentine. 

              

                                      Here's one of my photos, especially taken for the Valentine's Day. 

                                      A special dedication... my VL'Day gift for you!
                                      I am offering this to you all! You could have it if you'd like.

                                      And there's a haunting story that goes along with this photo.
                                      But I shall share it with you in the near future.- I would love to-

                                                                                             

                                      Are you doing anything special this Valentine's Day weekend? 

                                      I am heading to a beautiful country cottage to see some relatives.

                                      Have a sweet and  fun weekend, my lovelies !
                                      And remember: Never stop smiling, not even when you're sad,
                                      someone might fall in love with your smile.

                                      By Gabriel Garthia Marquez. 

                                      (Photos via bng)

This is How I Heard

How was your day? This is how I heard your day was going on...

First you had trouble getting out of bed. 

You had a stiff neck.

You washed your hair and couldn't do a thing with it.

Your new hat looked better on you at the store.

You keep loosing things.

You got caught in the rain at lunchtime.

Uninvited guests showed up at dinnertime.

 

On top of that you think you're coming down with the flue.

And finally, you're alone in the house at night when you think you

hear a noise in the basement..!

Maybe tomorrow will be better. xx

(Photos courtesy of Google images)

                                       

(Top photo by my friend Kiki)

Have a Sweet and Relaxing Weekend!

 

                                                What are you up to this weekend, my dears?                                 

                                                 I couldn't get to sleep last night. That darn insomnia again!
                                                 So, I'm going to stay indoors today and sleep the clock round.
                                                 I hope you all have a lovely weekend, and stay warm! xx

The Clerk

 

                                                                                I think they fell in love.

                                      Let's talk about strategy today.
                                     We are in Africa , at an African airbase.
                                     The writer Antoine de Saint-Exupe'ry
                                      made a collection amongst his friends to help a Moroccan clerk who
                                      wanted to go back to the city of his birth. He managed to collect
                                      one thousand francs.
                                      One of the pilots flew the clerk to Casablanca, and when he returned,
                                      he described what had happened." As soon as he arrived, he went out
                                      to supper in the best restaurant, gave lavish tips, ordered drinks all
                                      round, and bought dolls for the children in his village. The man had
                                      absolutely no idea when it came to looking after his money".
                                     " On the contrary," said Saint Exype'ry, "he knew that people are the best
                                      investment in the world. By spending freely like that, he managed
                                      to regain the respect of his fellow villagers, who will probably end up
                                      giving him  a job.
                                      After all, only a conqueror can be that generous". xx)
                                     

                                      P.S. I'm feelin dizzy. My head is dizzy. I just got an awful headache.
                                             I will try to pop in and read your blogs.


                                     (Photo courtesy of Google images)