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    March, 2008

    LITTLE WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU


    These are from Jennifer Good.  She says showing your affection and emotion can be a simple and effortless act when you incorporate these little ways to say, "I love you!"

    1.       Kiss the inside of your partner's hand

    2.       Leave a love note for your partner to find.

    3.       Blow a kiss.

    4.       Mark designated "Loving Days" on your calendar.

    5.       Arrange for take-out and have an indoor picnic.

    6.       Feed each other.

    7.       Wash your partner's car and leave post-it notes with loving messages for them to find.

    8.       Frame a favorite picture of the two of you and place it next to your bed.

    9.       Share a bottle of wine or champagne.

    10.   Send loving messages on your partner's pager or cell phone.

    11.   Leave a romantic message on your partner's answering machine.

    12.   Slow dance.

    13.   Hold hands.

    14.   Go star-gazing together.

    15.   Dedicate a love song on the radio.

    16.   Cook a meal together.

    17.   Watch T.V. together in the glow of candlelight.

    18.   Meet your partner for lunch.

    19.   Plan a surprise date.

    20.   Kiss passionately... often.

     

    TOP 20 ROMANTIC MOVIES TO WATCH

    I've actually watched some of these titles, but then others are still in my list, I'll watch these when I get some free time .
    The next time you're in the mood to cuddle and watch movies together, or on a senti mode, pick one of these top 20 favorites!
    Kindly add also in the list Sweet November, If Only and Drew Barrymore's Movie Smile (They're all romantic movies). 
    Anyways, these are from movie reviews.
     

    20. When Harry Met Sally
    Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan
    (1989) - Synopsis

    19. You've Got Mail
    Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan
    (1998) - Synopsis

    18. Moulin Rouge
    Starring: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor
    (2001) - Synopsis

    17. Dirty Dancing
    Starring: Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze
    (1987) - Synopsis

    16. Love Actually
    Starring: Bill Nighy, Gregor Fisher
    (2003) - Synopsis

    15. Somewhere in Time
    Starring: Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour
    (1980) - Synopsis

    14. An Affair To Remember
    Starring: Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr
    (1980) - Synopsis

    13. Serendipity
    Starring: John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale
    (2001) - Synopsis

    12. City of Angels
    Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan
    (2001) - Synopsis

    11. Love & Basketball
    Starring: Sanaa Lathan, Omar Epps
    (2000) - Synopsis

    10. Romeo & Juliet
    Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes
    (1996) - Synopsis

    9. An Officer and a Gentleman
    Starring: Richard Gere, Debra Winger
    (1982) - Synopsis

    8. Gone With The Wind
    Starring: Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh
    (1939) - Synopsis

    7. Love Story
    Starring: Ali MacGraw, Ryan O'Neal
    (1979) - Synopsis

    6. Sleepless in Seattle
    Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan
    (1993) - Synopsis

    5. A Walk To Remember
    Starring: Shane West, Mandy Moore
    (2002) - Synopsis

    4. Pretty Woman
    Starring: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts
    (1990) - Synopsis

    3. Ghost
    Starring: Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore
    (1990) - Synopsis

    2. Titanic
    Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet
    (1997) - Synopsis

    1. The Notebook
    Starring: Tim Ivey, Gena Rowlands
    (2004) - Synopsis

    March, 2008

    BAKIT NGA BA HALING ANG MGA GUYS SA GURLS? LOL

    Here (DAW) are a few reasons why guys like girls:

    i'M A gurl, so I cannot Really justify these reAsons, ask the boy next to u, to conFiRm...

    1. They will always smell good even if it's just shampoo

    2. The way their heads always find the right spot on our shoulder

    3. How cute they look when they sleep

    4. The ease in which they fit into our arms

    5. The way they kiss you and all of a sudden everything is right in the world

    6. How cute they are when they eat

    7. The way they take hours to get dressed but in the end it makes it all worth while

    8. Because they are always warm even when it's minus 30 outside

    9. The way they look good no matter what they wear

    10. The way they fish for compliments even though you both know that you
    think she's the most beautiful thing on this earth

    11. How cute they are when they argue

    12. The way her hand always finds yours

    13. The way they smile

    14. The way you feel when you see their name on the call ID after you just had a big fight

    15. The way she says "lets not fight anymore" even though you know that
    an hour later....

    16. The way they kiss when you do something nice for them

    17. The way they kiss you when you say "I love you"

    18. Actually ... just the way they kiss you...

    19. The way they fall into your arms when they cry

    20. Then the way they apologize for crying over something that silly

    21. The way they hit you and expect it to hurt

    22. Then the way they apologize when it does hurt. (Even though we don't admit it)!

    23. The way they say "I miss you"

    24. The way you miss them

    25. The way their tears make you want to change the world so that it doesn't hurt her anymore..... Yet regardless if you love them, hate them, wish they would die or know that you would die without them ... it matters not. Because once in your life, whatever they were to the world they become everything to you. When you look them in the eyes, traveling to the depths of their souls and you say a million things without trace of a sound, you know that your own life is inevitable consumed within the rhythmic beatings of her very heart.

     

    We love them for a million reasons,

    No paper would do it justice.

    It is a thing not of the mind but of the heart.

     

    100 PERCENT TRUE

    Think about this. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.  

    1.          At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.  
    2.         At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.  
    3.         A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.  
    4.         Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.  
    5.         You mean the world to someone.  
    6.         f not for you, someone may not be living.  
    7.         You are special and unique.  
    8.         When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if  you trust God to do what's best, and wait on His time, sooner    or  later, you will get it or something better.  
    9.         When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good can still come from it.  
    10.        When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your     back on the world.  
    11.        Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.  
    12.        Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.  
    13.        Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know and you'll both be happy  .  
    14.        If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.  

    ANG NATUTUNAN KO...

    In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.  Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.

    And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting.'  Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day...like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.

    The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

    Maya Angelou said this:

    'I've learned that no matter what happens,  or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.' (vERY COmmOn, but True)

    'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.' 
    'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'     

    'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'
    'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'
    'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.'
    'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'
    'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'
    'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.  People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'
    'I've learned that I still have a LOT to learn.' (Thanks to a very dear kuya who injecTed me the thought)
        
    'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.' (Sensible diba?)



    THE THING I VALUE MOST

     
    A young man learns what's most important in life from the guy next door.  
    It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.  

    Over the phone, his mother told him, "Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday." Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.
     

    "Jack, did you hear me?"
     

    "Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It's been so long since I thought of him. I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago," Jack said.
     

    "Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you were doing. He'd reminisce about the many days you spent over 'his side of the fence' as he put it," Mom told him.
     

    "I loved that old house he lived in," Jack said.
     

    "You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man's influence in your life," she said
     

    "He's the one who taught me carpentry," he said. "I wouldn't be in this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important...Mom, I'll be there for the funeral," Jack said.
     

    As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. He had no chil dren of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.
     

    The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time.
     

    Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap through space and time The house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture....Jack stopped suddenly.  

    "What's wrong, Jack?" his Mom asked.
     
    "The box is gone," he said
    "What box?" Mom asked.  

    "There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever tell me was
      'the thing I value most ,'" Jack said.  


    It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.
     

    "Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him," Jack said. "I better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom."  

    It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died Returning home from work one day Jack discovered a note in his mailbox. "Signature required on a package. No one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days," the note read.
     

    Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. The small box was old and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention. "Mr. Harold Belser" it read. Jack took the box out to his car and ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack's hands shook as he read the note inside.
     

    "Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life." A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, as tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch.
     

    Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover. Inside he found these words engraved:  

    "Jack, Thanks for your time! -Harold Belser."  

    "The thing he valued most was...my time"  

    Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days. "Why?" Janet, his assistant asked.  


    "I need some time to spend with my son," he said.
     

    "Oh, by the way, Janet, thanks for your time!"  

    "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away,"  
     
     

    To all my friends and family,

    Thank_You_Card2

     


    February, 2008

    50 FACTS (daw) ABOUT WOMEN

     
    1. Women love to shop. It is the one area of the world where they feel like they’re actually in control.
    2. Women especially love a bargain. The question of “need” is irrelevant, so don’t bother pointing it out. Anything on sale is fair game.

    3. Women never have anything to wear. Don’t question the racks of clothes in the closet; you “just don’t understand”.

    4. Women need to cry. And they won’t do it alone unless they know you can hear them.

    5. Women will always ask questions that have no right answer, in an effort to trap you into feeling guilty.

    6. Women love to talk. Silence intimidates them and they feel a need to fill it, even if they have nothing to say.

    7. Women need to feel like there are people worse off than they are. That’s why soap operas and Oprah Winfrey-type shows are so successful.

    8. Women don’t need sex as often as men do. This is because sex is more physical for men and more emotional for women. Just knowing that the man wants to have sex with them fulfills the emotional need.

    9. Women hate bugs. Even the strong-willed ones need a man around when there’s a spider or a wasp involved.
     
    10. Women can’t keep secrets. They eat away at them from the inside. And they don’t view it as being untrustworthy, providing they only tell two or three people.

    11. Women always go to public restrooms in groups. It gives them a chance to gossip.

    12. Women can’t refuse to answer a ringing phone, no matter what she’s doing. It might be the lottery calling.

    13. Women never understand why men love toys. Men understand that they wouldn’t need toys if women had an “on/off” switch.

    14. Women think all beer is the same.

    15. Women keep three different shampoos and two different conditioners in the shower. After a woman showers, the bathroom will smell like a tropical rain forest.

    16. Women don’t understand the appeal of sports. Men seek entertainment that allows them to escape reality. Women seek entertainment that reminds them of how horrible things could be.

    17. If a man goes on a seven-day trip, he’ll pack five days worth of clothes and will wear some things twice; if a woman goes on a seven-day trip she’ll pack 21 outfits because she doesn’t know what she’ll feel like wearing each day.

    18. Women brush their hair before bed.

    19. Watch a woman eat an ice cream cone and you’ll have a pretty good idea about how she’ll be in bed.

    20. Women are paid less than men, except for one field: Modeling.

    21. Women are never wrong. Apologizing is the man’s responsibility, “It’s there in the Bible”. Hmmm, who was it that gave Adam the apple?

    22. Women do not know anything about cars. “Oil- stick, oil doesn’t stick?”

    23. Women have better restrooms. They get the nice chairs and red carpet. Men just get a large bowl to share.

    24. The average number of items in a typical woman’s bathroom is 437. A man would not be able to identify most of these items.

    25. Women love cats. Men say they love cats, but when women aren’t looking, men kick cats.

    26. Women love to talk on the phone. A woman can visit her girlfriend for two weeks, and upon returning home, she will call the same friend and they will talk for three hours.

    27. A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the garbage, answer the phone, read a book, or get the mail.

    28. Women will drive miles out of their way to avoid the possibility of getting lost using a shortcut.

    29. Women don’t try as hard as men during sex; after all, they don’t fall asleep afterwards.

    30. Women do NOT want an honest answer to the question, ‘How do I look?’

    31. PMS stands for: Permissible Man-Slaughter. (Or at least men think it means that. PMS also stands for Preposterous Mood Swings and Punish My Spouse.

    32. Women are emotional and a little possesive, period.

    33. Women are insecure about their weight, butt, and breast sizes.

    34. Women will make three right-hand turns to avoid making one left-hand turn.

    35. “Oh, nothing,” has an entirely different meaning in woman-language than it does in man-language.

    36. Lewis Carroll’s Caterpillar had nothing on women.

    37. Women cannot use a map without turning the map to correspond to the direction that they are heading.

    38. All women are overweight by definition; don’t agree with them about it. Women always have 5 pounds to lose, but don’t bring this up unless they really have 5 pounds to gain.

    39. If it is not Valentines day and you see a man in a flower shop, you can probably start up a conversation by asking, “What did you do?”

    40. Only women understand the reason for “guest towels” and the “good china”.

    41. Women want equal rights, but you rarely hear them clamoring to be let into the draft to cover the responsibilities that go with those rights. All women seek equality with men until it comes to sharing the closet, taking out the trash, and picking up the check.

    42. Origin of the word “woman” is: woo-man.

    43. If a man ticks off a woman she will often respond by getting a fuzzy toilet cover which warms their rear, but makes it impossible for the lid to stay up thus it constantly gets peed on by the guys. (which gets them in more trouble)

    44. Women never check to see if the lid is up. They seem to prefer taking a flying butt leap towards the bowl and then chewing men out because they “left the seat up” instead of taking two seconds and lowering it themselves.

    45. Women can get out of speeding tickets by pouting. This will get men arrested.

    46. Women don’t really care about a sense of humor in a guy despite claims to the contrary. You don’t see women trampling over Tom Cruise to get to Gilbert Gottfried, do you?

    47. Women fake orgasm because men fake foreplay.

    48. It’s okay for women to dance with each other and not be gay. You don’t see straight men dancing together.

    49. Women will spend hours dressing up to go out, and then they’ll go out and spend more time checking out other women. Men can never catch women checking out other men; women will always catch men checking out other women.

    50. The most embarrassing thing for women is to find another woman wearing the same dress at a formal party. You don’t hear men say, “Oh-my-GOD, there’s another man wearing a black tux, get me outta here!”

    REASON WHY WOMEN FIND IT HARD TO FIND THEIR MAN

    Just read it somewhere, funny but true, lol
     
    The nice men are ugly.
    The handsome men are not nice.
    The handsome and nice men are gay.
    The handsome, nice and heterosexual men are married.
    The men who are not so handsome, but are nice men, have no money.
    The men who are not so handsome, but are nice men with money think we are only after their money.
    The handsome men without money are after our money.
    The handsome men, who are not so nice and somewhat heterosexual, don't think we are beautiful enough.
    The men who think we are beautiful, that are heterosexual, somewhat nice and have money, are cowards.
    The men who are somewhat handsome, somewhat nice and have some money (and thank God are heterosexual), are shy and NEVER MAKE THE FIRST MOVE!!!!
    The men who never make the first move, automatically lose interest in us when we take the initiative.
    NOW .... WHO IN THE HELL UNDERSTANDS MEN?
    February, 2008

    7 SIGNS YOU MAY HAVE FOUND MR. OR MS. RIGHT

    While browsing yahoo, this article caught my attention.  And indeed, this is somewhat true.  Check if you and your valentine is compatible.   Happy Valentine Everyone!

     
    In happy, successful relationships, both partners seem to be on the same page and to really enjoy life together. The more you have in common with the other person on the things that count, the more successful you are likely to be in the relationship. I call this the "compatibility factor."
    Here are seven forms of compatibility to look for in your valentine.
    1. Personality Compatibility. What's inside the person is the most important factor, because that is going to be there always. Decide what personality types you are most attracted to. Many people enjoy a great sense of humor, for example. Others look for someone with certain spiritual values.
    “Find someone you really like and can have fun with.”   Think about how the two of you will get along down the road. Take your time to get to know someone's true nature, because people often put their best foot forward at first.
     
    2. Chemistry Compatibility. You have to click in the physical department. Being mismatched in this area can lead to resentments and have a long-term effect on your love life together. For example, if one of you believes in PDA (Public Display of Affection) and the other is adamantly against it, that may cause serious problems over time.
     
    3. Communication Compatibility. Are you and your valentine on the same page in terms of communication? See if your conversations flow, and if they are enjoyable for both of you. When you're in love, you may think you have the best conversations, when really one of you is doing all the talking.
    While you are getting to know each other, keep conversations real and fun.
    “Avoid the temptation to talk about past relationships”  it can be a downer and you don't want to turn your date into a support group. Focus on what you enjoy.
     
    4. Friends and Family Compatibility. This comes later, usually after you have been dating for a few months. Do you get along with one another's friends and family, or are there clashes and conflict? If you don't get along with your valentine's inner circle, then the relationship may not work, unless you love the person enough to grin and bear it.
    This does not mean that if your valentine's friends and family are not exactly your cup of tea you should dump him or her. Some you will like and others not. Consider how close they live to you and how often you will need to see them before deciding this is a deal breaker.
     
    5. Health and Nutrition Compatibility. Are you a health food nut or a junk food junkie? Are you a speed-walker or a channel surfer? See if your health-related lifestyles match or not. Although this may seem silly, later in life health becomes more of an issue for people.
     
    6. Financial Compatibility. Money is one of the things couples fight about most often.
    “If you share similar financial goals and means, this can be very helpful.”  Don't be afraid to ask questions about how the person likes to handle their money, especially as you get to know each other well.
    One question you can ask is what your valentine thinks is the best way to manage income and bills. If you agree, then great. If you need to learn more about finances, take a course and read books and articles on Yahoo! Finance to get your financial health on track.
     
    7. Lifestyle Compatibility. Having common interests can really help in a relationship. If you share a passion for something, you can have even more fun together in your free time. You can also expose each other to new interests, which can be exciting. However, if you absolutely hate sports and he has season tickets to every game in town, this may cause a lifestyle clash.
     
    What if you're not compatible?
    Sometimes, there are so many clashes in so many areas that the relationship begins to suffer. What can you do if you and your valentine are not compatible? You can:
     
    1. Take an inventory of your relationship. You can look more in depth into life's domains -- green flags that bring you together or red flags that pull you apart.
     
    2. Accept things as they are. The main idea is to look for workability, not perfection. We have to let some things go or we'll never be happy in any relationship. Enjoy and appreciate each other for who you are!
     
    3. Change and ask for change. If you are both willing to make changes, be specific and set realistic goals about what you are willing to do and how things could improve between you. Keep the lines of communication open.
     
    It is much more effective to choose a compatible partner in the initial stages of dating than it is to "fix" something that is "broken" later. It's hard to move on, especially if you are already in love and committed. In any relationship, you will need to work on things.
     
    Enjoy the journey; I hope that this will give you a start to know if you have indeed found your Mr. or Ms. Right for you this Valentine's Day!
    February, 2008

    As I've searched my name... (boasting oneself, hehehe)

    What Rheico Means
    You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
    You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
    You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

    You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.
    Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.
    Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

    You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
    You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
    At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

    You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
    You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
    You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

    You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily.
    You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind.
    A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable.

    You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.
    You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.
    At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.

    February, 2008

    SOMETHING ABOUT HAPPINESS

    Thanks Teacher Glen for this inspirational brainwork of the hearts

    We convince ourselves that life will be better once we are married, have a baby, then another.
    Then we get frustrated because our children are not old enough, and that all will be well when they are older.
    Then we are frustrated because they reach adolescence and we must deal with them. Surely we’ll be happier when they grow out of the teen years.                                                                                                                                                                                              
    We tell ourselves our life will be better when our spouse gets his/her act together, when we have a nicer car, when we can take a vacation, when we finally retire.
    The truth is that there is no better time to be happy than right now.
    If not, then when?
    Your life will always be full of challenges. It is better to admit as much and to decide to be happy in spite of it all.
    There isn’t any road to happiness.                                                                                                                                                                        
    Happiness IS the road.
    So, enjoy every moment.
    Stop waiting for school to end,
    for a return to school,
    to lose ten pounds,
    to gain ten pounds,
    for work to begin, to get married,
    for Friday evening,
    for Sunday morning,
    waiting for a new car,
    for your mortgage to be paid off,
    for spring, for summer, for fall, for winter,
    for the first or the fifteenth of the month,
    for your song to be played on the radio,
    to die,
    to be reborn…
    before deciding to be happy.

    Happiness is a voyage, not a destination.
    There is no better time to be happy than… NOW.
    Live and enjoy the moment.

    Now, think and try to answer these questions:
    1 – Name the 5 richest people in the world.
    2 – Name the last 5 Miss Universe winners.
    3 – Name the last 10 Nobel Prize winners.
    4 – Name the last 10 winners of the Best Actor Oscar.
    Can’t do it? Rather difficult, isn’t it?
    Don’t worry, nobody remembers that.
    Applause dies away.
    Trophies gather dust.
    Winners are soon forgotten.                                                                                                                                                                   
    Now answer these questions:
    1 – Name 3 teachers who contributed to your education.
    2 – Name 3 friends who helped you in your hour of need.
    3 – Think of a few people who made you feel special.
    4 – Name 5 people that you like to spend time with.
    More manageable? It’s easier, isn’t it?                                                                                                                                                       
    The people who mean something to your life are not rated “the best”, don’t have the most money, haven’t won the greatest prizes…

    They are the ones who care about you and take care of you.
    Those who, no matter what, stay close by.


    According to Margaret Lee Runbeck
    Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.

    Think about it for a moment.
    Life is very short!
    And you, in which list are you? Don’t know?

    Let me give you a hand.

    Some time ago, at the Seattle Olympics, nine athletes, all mentally or physically challenged, were standing on the start line for the 100m race. The gun fired and the race began. Not everyone was running, but everyone wanted to participate and win.

    They ran in threes, a boy tripped and fell, did a few somersaults and started crying. The other eight heard him crying.They slowed down and looked behind them. They stopped and came back… All of them…

    A girl with Down’s Syn183503927_71e58adba7drome sat down next to him, hugged him and asked, “Feeling better now?”
    Then, all nine walked shoulder to shoulder to the finish line.  The whole crowd stood up and applauded. And the applause lasted a very long time…  People who witnessed this still talk about it.

    Why?

    Because deep down inside us, we all know that the most important thing in life is much more than winning for ourselves.  The most important thing in this life is to help others to win. Even if that means slowing down and changing our own race.

    A candle loses nothing if it is used to light another one.”

    January, 2008

    GIRL FACTS - A GUY FACTS

     

    WHEN A GIRL MISSES U,                                                                                                                                                                                                              she's afraid to see how your new girl looks,

    she's dreading the fact that ur not hers any more
    When u break a girls heart,

    she still feels it when bumping heads 3 years later
    When a girl just stares deep into your eyes,

    she's HOPING that your hers and only hers ( it shows how much she cares: eyes never lie)
    When a girl is quiet,

    millions of things are running through her mind.
    When a girl is not arguing,

    she is thinking deeply.
    When a girl looks at you with eyes full of questions,
    she is wondering how long you will be around.
    When a girl answers, "I'm fine, "

    after a few seconds, she is not at all fine.
    When a girl stares at you,

    she is wondering why you are so wonderful.
    When a girl lays her head on your chest,
    she is wishing for you to be hers forever.
    When a girl calls you everyday,

    she is seeking for your attention.
    When a girl wants to see you everyday,
    she wants to be pampered.
    When a girl says, "I'll love you forever, "
    she means it.
    When a girl says that she can't live without you,
    she has made up her mind that you are her future.
    When a girl says, "I miss you, "

    no one in this world can miss you more than that

    GUY FACTS

    When a guy calls u

    he wants to be with you
    When a guy is quiet,

    He's listening to you...
    When a guy is not arguing,

    He realizes he's wrong
    When a guy says, "I'm fine, "

    after a few minutes, he means it
    When a guy stares at you,

    he wishes you would care about him and wonders if you do?
    When you're laying your head on a guy's chest

    he has the world
    When a guy calls you everyday

    he is in love
    When a (good) guy say he loves you

    he means it
    When a guy says he can't live without you
    he's with you till your done
    When a guy says, "I miss you, "

    he misses you more than you could have ever missed him or anything else

    ANG TAO KAPAG INLOVE, HAY...

    an excerpt from Bo's newest book "HOW TO FIND YOUR ONE TRUE LOVE"
    this is nice... I'm sure everyone could pick up a thing or two from it...
    happy reading! 

    bo2

    WHEN YOU FALL IN LOVE

    (Debunking the Myths That Are Driving You Crazy) By: Bo Sanchez

    This article isn't for teenagers only.

    Falling in love happens to the young and the not-so-young. (Did you see 42-year-old Tom Cruise jump up and down Oprah's couch because of Katie?)  It happens to everyone. Fat, thin, tall, short, intelligent, uneducated, holy, not so holy, dark, white, yellow, green… it doesn't really matter.

    All of us fall in love. And we get stuck in myths that drive us absolutely crazy.  My goal is to debunk these myths and convince you not to believe in them.  Let's begin …

    MYTH 1: LOVE WILL CONQUER ALL

    l_29acc45dccd621146f0032474d383fdd Let me qualify.  This is such a tricky myth. Because love ----- as defined by the Bible ------ will conquer all. But love ------ as defined by glazed-eyed lovers ----- will not.   If you believe in this myth, you might do the following:  You overlook major obstacles in your relationship.

    Everyone you know is wondering why you chose that creature from outer space as your boyfriend. Your bestfriends are telling you to get rid of him. Your family is telling you to throw him out of a running vehicle. Aling Rosa of the sari-sari store across the street is telling you to lace his drink with poison.

    But you won't --------- because you're in love. That's why there are songs entitled, "you and me against the world".

    Your best buds comment, 'but he's been jobless for the past three years!"  And you say, "He's free-spirited. He feels boxed in when he's in the office. '(in other words, he's undisciplined, lazy bum.)  Your officemates say, 'He flirts with other women constantly!' and you say, 'No, he's just friendly.' (in other words, he's a pervert)  Your cousins say, 'He's  taking drugs, He's got needle marks all over his arm. And you say, 'No, he's into cross stitching.'  You overstay in toxic relationships, believing that your love will change him

    The wedding doesn't transform anyone…Even if three Popes officiate the wedding.  The person you'll march with into the church will be the same person you'll march with out of the church. He doesn't change one bit.  In fact, the marriage makes the hidden more obvious.

    If he was selfish before he got married, he will be even more selfish after the wedding. If he was hypercritical before he got married, he'll even be more vile and prolific with his criticisms after wedding. Here's the truth: You need more than feelings of love to make a relationship work. You need mature character, total commitment and a minimum level of compatibility.

    Especially compatibility in the area of values and mission in life. I hear people say, 'We're compatible. Our names begin with the same letter J. My name is Julie and his name is Julio. We're both born in July."  Wow. That's so deep, I want to cry.

    MYTH 2 : WHEN IT"S TRUE LOVE YOU WILL KNOW THE MOMENT YOU MEET THE OTHER PERSON

    I'm sure you've had this experience before.  You are in a crowded room. You're surrounded by boring, noisy chatter when, suddenly, this gorgeous guy enters the door.  Your eyes meet.  Instantly, time stands still. The universe grinds to a halt. Except for this attractive man in front of you, everything in your vision becomes a giant blur. The hubbub of the crowd becomes a soft muffle and, from out of nowhere, you here gentle violin music from the background.

    One week later, he's your boyfriend.  A few weeks later, you discover that your boyfriend's a pathological liar, buried in credit card debt, borrows money from all his girlfriends (you're his eight in six months).

    Your mind says, 'Dump him'.  Your heart says, 'But it was love at first sight!' 

    Here are the consequences … You become so focused on the magical first moment, you become blind to the dark side of the relationship.

    Six out of seven days, you're fighting with your boyfriend.  But you can't give him up because you met each other in such a magical moment. Your car keys fell and he picked it up, and then your eyes met, you smelled his deodorant, and you dropped your keys again ……How can you not be meant for each other?  You become a love-at-first-sight junkie that you could miss out on the 'real thing'.

    One intelligent woman told me, 'Bo, there's this guy who's courting me. He's okay. He's kind, he's responsible, he has a good job…….' "I could hear a 'but' coming ," I said.  "But there are no sparks!" she bit her lip.  "No violin music playing in the background huh?"  "None. When I see him, the background music I hear is lululalu-lalulalulalei…"

    "Listen. You don't need a magical first moment to meet your potential husband. The important things are mature character, financial responsibility, ability for commitment, compatible mission and values…"

    I actually met this girl again on her wedding, and before she marched down the aisle, she whispered to me, "Do you hear the violin music, Bo? It's loud and clear."

    It doesn't have to be love at first sight.  In fact, marriages with the least adjustments are those between friends who've known each other for years before they realize that they're good marriage material.   What is love at first sight?
    Many times, it's lust at first sight. Or infatuation at first sight.

    Don't give it too much weight.  Here's the truth: it takes a moment to experience infatuation but true love takes a lifetime.

    MYTH 3 : IF IT IS TRUE LOVE YOU WILL FEEL THIS WAY FOR EACH OTHER FOREVER

    No, you won't. Here are the consequences for believing this myth :
    You panic when the feelings wane, and wonder whether the marriage is over and whether you really loved one another in the first place.

    Imagine the night of your honeymoon.  Your new bride is sleeping. The cotton curtains are gently swaying in the cool breeze. You gaze at her lovely face. You study her soft cheeks. Her long eyelashes. Her beautiful nose, her parted red lips.

    And all of a sudden, she snores.  "Ngggggggooork"  How do you react? Because it's your honeymoon, you say, 'How cute.'

    Six months down the road, the same scene transpires. Your wife is sleeping. And the same cotton curtains are gently swaying in the cool breeze.  And you hear her snore.
    "Ngggggoork."

    What do you say?  "Ssssssheeeesh, Honey! You sound like a boat!"  What has happened? The feelings have gone. Let me say this: 'That's normal. It happens to everyone. But it doesn't mean your love is  gone so don't panic!

    You can make a decision to love the snoring boat.  You start blaming your partner for the loss of love
    This is nutty.  But many people do it: when we don't feel in love, we think it's the fault of the other person. And so we fight him.  Again, we fall out of love because we're human beings.  It's nobody's fault.  The moment you fall out of love, the real work begins.

    Let me explain.  This is the most important point I'm going to make.  (I got this from Scott Peck in his bestseller book, The Road Less traveled)

    "Falling in love isn't love."  Here's why. When you fall in love…

      • No decision is required. Falling in love just happens.                                                                                                           
      • No effort is required. Falling in love is like…. Well, falling.
      • No hard work is required. Falling in love is being bitten by the love bug.

    On the other hand, true love requires all three : Decision, effort and lots of hard work. In the Bible, love is a command. You make it happen.  Sure true love can only happen after you've fallen out of love.  When you begin choosing to love, even if you don't feel like doing it ---- that's true love. And that's the foundation of a lasting marriage.

    MYTH 4: YOUR PARTNER WILL FULFILL YOU COMPLETELY

    Again because falling in love satisfied you completely ----- you want the same satisfaction to last. No it won't.  Consequence? You might fail to recognize a good relationship because your partner isn't fulfilling the needs you should be fulfilling yourself.

    Here's the truth: the right partner will fulfill many of your needs but not all of them .

    There are just some things your husband can't give you: you're self-worth. Your spirituality. Your inner happiness. These are things you have to work on your own.  I've met lots of people who think they're dissatisfied with their marriage. In reality, they're dissatisfied with themselves.  I've met lots of people who think they're bored with  their marriages. And they complain to the high heavens how boring their husband or wife is ---- when in truth, they're really bored with life.

    Meet your own needs. Find your happiness in God. Find your niche, your calling, your destiny. And then share your joy with your spouse.

    MYTH 5 : IF IT'S TRUE LOVE YOU WON'T BE ATTRACTED TO ANYONE ELSE

    If you believe in this myth, you panic when you get attracted to someone else, questioning the authenticity of your love for your spouse. One man told me, 'Bo, I love my wife. Or I thought I did. But then I met this woman at work. She has nice make-up. She smells nice. She wears a pencil-cut skirt. When I go home, my wife is wearing a drab rag. Her hair is undone. She smells of vinegar. Gosh I am attracted to this girl at work."

    Being attracted to someone is normal ----- even if you have a happy marriage. But being attracted doesn't mean falling into adultery.

    Every time you think of the other woman, discipline your heart and say, 'Home, boy, Home!' and escort your heart back to your wife. Because if you feed your attraction with fantasies and  constantly think about the other woman, it grows.

    But if you starve your attraction, it dies a natural death.

    ONE GLASS OF MILK

     

    One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay,  for his hungry stomach, decided he would ask for a meal at the next  house.
    On the way through school, he found he had only one thin dime left  and he was very hungry.

    However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water.

    The woman thought he looked hungry, so brought him a large glass of  milk.
    He drank it slowly, and then asked, "How much do I owe you?" "You  don't owe me anything," she replied. "Mother has taught us never to  accept pay for a kindness."
    He said..."Then I thank you from my heart."

    Year's later that young woman became critically ill.
    The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big  city where they called in specialists to study her rare disease.

    Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation.
    When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light  filled his eyes.

    Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room. Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He  recognized her at once.
    He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to  save her life from that day he gave special attention to the case.

    After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him  for approval.
    He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was  sent to her room.

    The woman feared opening it, for she was sure it would take the  rest of her life to pay for it all.
    Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side  of the bill.

    She read these words...509201377_25c7b1bf71

    "Paid in full with one glass of milk."

                                                   Signed,
                                                   Dr.Howard Kelly.

    Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed:                                                                                                              

    Thank You, God, that Your love has spread abroad through human hearts and  hands."

    A SIMPLE INSPIRATION
    To fix a broken life, use the tools of the heart."

    DO YOU WANT COKE, SIR?

    WATER

    #1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
    (Likely applies to half the world population.)


    #2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak
    that it is mistaken for hunger.


    #3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%.


    #4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs
    for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of
    Washington study.


    #5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.


    #6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of
    water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain
    for up to 80% of sufferers.


    #7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term
    memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on
    the computer screen or on a printed page.


    #8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of
    colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast
    cancer by 79%., and one is 50% less likely to develop
    bladder cancer. Are you drinking the amount of water
    you should drink every day?


    COKE

    #1. In many states the highway patrol carries
    two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from
    the highway after a car accident.
       

    #2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke
    and it will be gone in two days.

     
    #3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the
    toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour,
    then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes
    stains from vitreous china.

     
    #4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers:
    Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds
    Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

     
    #5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour
    a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble
    away the corrosion.

     
    #6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola
    to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

     
    #7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, 

    wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake.
    Thirty minutes before ham is finished, remove the foil
    ,  

    allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.

     
    #8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke
    into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run
    through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains
    .  

    It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

     
    FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

    #1 the active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid.
    It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric
    acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major
    contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.
    #2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the
    commercial trucks must use a hazardous Material place
    cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.
    #3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean
    engines of the trucks for about 20 years!

    Now the question is, would you like a glass of water?

    or Coke?

    Make your wise choice!

    FAKE FRIENDS / REAL FRIENDS

      FAKE FRIENDS: Never ask for food.
    REAL FRIENDS: is the reason you have no food.                    

    FAKE FRIENDS: Call your parents Mr / Mrs
    REAL FRIENDS: Call your parents DAD/MOM

    FAKE FRIENDS: bail you out of jail and tell you what you did was wrong
    REAL FRIENDS: Would sit next to you saying 'Dawg ... we screwed up... but that was fun!'

    FAKE FRIENDS: never seen you cry
    REAL FRIENDS: cry wiIMG_0070th you

    FAKE FRIENDS: Borrow your stuff for a few days then give it back
    REAL FRIENDS: keep your stuff so long they forget it's yours

    FAKE FRIENDS: know a few things about you
    REAL FRIENDS: Could write a book about you with direct quotes from you

    FAKE FRIENDS: Will leave you behind if that is what the crowd is doing
    REAL FRIENDS: Will kick the whole crowds butt that left you

    FAKE FRIENDS: Would knock on your front door
    REAL FRIENDS: Walk right in and say 'I'M HOME!'

    FAKE FRIENDS: Are for awhile
    REAL FRIENDS: Are for life

    FAKE FRIENDS: will talk bad to the person who talks bad about you.
    REAL FRIENDS: Will knock the person out that talked bad about you

    If you were killed today, I'm sorry I wouldn't be able to come to your
    funeral, because I'd be in jail for killing the person who did it.

    See the comparison?

    ARE YOU SMART ENOUGH?

    B below are four ( 4 ) questions and a bonus question.                                                                                                                                                                  You have to answer them instantly. You can't take your time, answer all of them immediately . OK?
    Let's find out just how clever you really are....
    Ready? GO!!! (scroll down)


    First Question:
    Y
    our are participating in a race! You overtake the second person. What position are you in?
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~

    Answer: If you answered that you are first, then you are
    absolutely wrong! If you overtake the second person and you take his place, you are second!
    Try not to screw up next time.
    Now answer the second question,
    but
    don't take as much time as you took for the first question, OK ?
    Second Question:
    I
    f you overtake the last person, then you are...?
    (scroll down)

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~

    Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, then you are wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST Person?

    You're not very good at this, are you?


    Third Question:
    V
    ery tricky arithmetic! Note: This must be done in your head only .
    Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.
    Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000 . Now add 30 .
    Add another 1000 . Now add 20 . Now add another 1000
    Now add 10 . What is the total?
    Scroll down for answer.....

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~
    Did you get 5000 ?

    The correct answer is actually 4100.

    If you don't believe it, check it with a calculator!
    Today is definitely not your day, is it?
    Maybe you'll get the last question right.... Maybe.

    Fourth Question:


    Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini,
    4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter?

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~
    Did you Answer
    Nunu?
    NO!
    Of course it isn't.
    Her name is
    Mary. Read the question again!

    Okay, now the bonus round:
    A
    mute person goes into a shop and wants to buy a toothbrush. By
    imitating the action of brushing his teeth he successfully
    expresses himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is
    done.
    Next, a blind man comes into the shop who wants to buy a pair of
    sunglasses; how does HE indicate what he wants?

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~

    He just has to open his mouth and ask...
    It's really very simple.... Like you!

    PASS THIS ON TO FRUSTRATE THE
    SMART PEOPLE
    IN YOUR LIFE

    A GIRL RAPED IN MALOLOS

     

    A girl (Diane) went to a party and she ended upstaying longer than
    planned, and had to walk home alone.

    She wasn't afraid because it was a small town and she lived only a few blocks away.                                                                                                                     As she walked along under  the tall elm trees, Diane asked God to keep her safe from harm and danger.

    When she reached the alley, which was a short cut to her house, she decided  to take it. However, halfway down the
    alley she noticed a man standing at the end as though he were waiting for her.                                                                                                                           She became uneasy and began to pray, asking for God's protection.
    Instantly a comforting feeling of quietness and security wrapped round her, she felt as though someone was walking with her. 

    When she reached the end of the alley, she walked right past the man and arrived home safely.


    The following day, she read in the newspaper that a young girl had been raped in the same alley just twenty minutes after she had been there.
    Feeling overwhelmed by this tragedy and the fact that it could have been her, she began to weep.                                                                                        Thanking the Lord for her safety and to help this young woman, she decided to go to the police station.                                                                                         She felt she could recognize the man, so she told them her story.


    The police asked her if she would be willing to look at a lineup to see if she could identify him.                                                                                                      She agreed and immediately pointed out the man she had seen in the alley the night before.                                                                                                      When the man was told he had been identified, he immediately broke down and confessed.
    The officer thanked Diane for her bravery and asked if there was anything they could do for her.                                                                                                 She asked if they would ask the man one question.     

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Diane was curious as to why he had not attacked her.
    When the policeman asked him, he answered, "Because she wasn't alone.
    She had two tall men walking on either side of her."

    Amazingly, whether you believe or not, you're never alone.

    God is always there in your heart and loves you no matter what.                                                                                                                                                   "If you deny me in front of your friends, I shall deny you in front of my Father"

    ANG ISTORYA NG PRINSESA

    Once upon a time there lived a king.
    The king had a beautiful daughter, the PRINCESS.

    But there was a problem. Everything the princess touched would melt.
    No matter what;
                metal,
                wood,
                stone,
    Anything she touched would melt.
    Because of this, men were afraid of her. Nobody would dare marry her.


    The king despaired. What could he do to help his daughter?
    He consulted his wizards and magicians.                                                                                                                                                                                       One wizard told the king, "If your daughter touches one thing that does not melt in her hands, she will be cured."
    The king was overjoyed and came up with a plan next day, he held a competition.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Any man that could bring his daughter an object that would not melt would marry her and inherit the king's wealth.

    THREE YOUNG PRINCE TOOK UP THE CHALLENGE.

    The first brought a sword of the finest steel.
    But alas, when the princess touched it, it melted, and the prince went away sadly .

    The second prince brought diamonds.
    He thought diamonds are the hardest substance in the world and would not melt.                                                                                                                                                                                        But alas, once the princess touched them, they melted. He too was sent away disappointed.

    The third prince approached. He told the princess,
    "Put your hand in my pocket and feel what is in there."
    The princess did as she was told, though she turned red.

    She felt something hard. She held it in her hand.
    And it did not melt!!!

    The king was overjoyed. Everybody in the kingdom was overjoyed. And the third prince married the princess and they both lived happily ever after.

    Question: What was in the prince's pants?

    mm

    M&M's of course. They melt in your mouth, not in your hand.
    What were you thinking?? (lol)

    PASS THE BUTTER THING...


    Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys.                                                                                                                                       When it killed the turkeys, the people who had put all the money into the research wanted a payback so they put their heads together to figure out what to do with this product to get their money back.                                                                                                                                                          It was a white substance with no food appeal so they added the yellow coloring and sold it to people to use in place of butter.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   How do you like it? They have come out with some clever new flavorings.


    DO YOU KNOW... the difference between margarine and butter?

    Read on to the end...gets very interesting!

    Both have the same amount of calories.
    Butter is slightly higher in saturated fats at 8 grams compared to 5 grams.

    Eating margarine can increase heart disease in women by 53% over eating the same amount of butter, according to a recent Harvard Medical Study.
    Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods.
    Butter has many nutritional benefits where margarine has a few only because they are added!
    Butter tastes much better than margarine and it can enhance the flavors of other foods.
    Butter has been around for centuries where margarine has been around for less than 100 years.

    And now, for Margarine..
    Very high in trans fatty acids.
    Triple risk of coronary heart disease.
    Increases total cholesterol and LDL (this is the bad cholesterol) and lowers HDL cholesterol, (the good cholesterol)
    Increases the risk of cancers up to five fold.
    Lowers quality of breast milk.
    Decreases immune response.
    Decreases insulin response.

    And here's the most disturbing fact.... HERE IS THE PART THAT IS VERY INTERESTING!

    Margarine is but ONE MOLECULE away from being PLASTIC..
    This fact alone was enough to have me avoiding margarine for life and anything else that is hydrogenated (this means hydrogen is added, changing the molecular structure of the substance).

    You can try this yourself:
    Purchase a tub of margarine and leave it in your garage or shaded area. Within a couple of days you will note a couple of things:
    * no flies, not even those pesky fruit flies will go near it (that should tell you something)
    * it does not rot or smell differently because it has no nutritional value; nothing will grow on it Even those teeny weeny microorganisms will not a find a home to grow. Why? Because it is nearly plastic. Would you melt your Tupperware and spread that on your toast?

    Share This With Your Friends.....(If you want to "butter them up")!