Mouth Shut and Eyes Open

Believe in yourself !!

Believe in yourself!!

There may be days when you get up in the morning and things aren’t the way you had hoped they would be.

That’s when you have to tell yourself that things will get better.

There are times when people disappoint you and let you down.

But those are the times when you must remind yourself to trust your own judgments and opinions, to keep your life focused on believing in yourself.

There will be challenges to face and changes to make in your life, and it is up to you to accept them.

Constantly keep yourself headed in the right direction for you. 

It may not be easy at times, but in those times of struggle you 

will find a stronger sense of who you are.

So when the days come that are filled with frustration and unexpected responsibilities, remember to believe in yourself 

and all you want your life to be....

Because the challenges and changes will only help you to find 

the goals that you know are meant to come true for you.

Rules to live by....

Rules to live by....

ONE.

Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO.

Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills 

will be as important as any other.

THREE.

Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

FOUR.

When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.

FIVE..

When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye..

SIX.

Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

SEVEN.

Believe in love at first sight.

EIGHT.

Never laugh at anyone's dreams.

People who don't have dreams don't have much.

NINE....

Love deeply and passionately.

You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

TEN..

In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

ELEVEN.

Don't judge people by their relatives.

TWELVE.

Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN.

When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 

'Why do you want to know?'

FOURTEEN.

Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

FIFTEEN.

Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze.

SIXTEEN.

When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

SEVENTEEN.

Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.

EIGHTEEN.

Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN.

When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

TWENTY.

Smile when picking up 

Safety Tips for Women

Safety Tips for Women

1. Always be aware of your surroundings

This applies whether you are traveling alone or in groups. Dont just focus inwardly on your thoughts if 

you are alone, or your friends if you are together. Keep one eye out for your environment, looking out 

for suspicious characters, possible danger, etc. Also, dont assume that because your area has been "safe" 

thus far, that it will continue to be so.

2. Travel in groups

"There is safety in numbers" is not just a cliche. Its true. Make a point of traveling together with other 

sisters, whether its on public transportation, on campus, in cars, etc.

3. Change the route you normally travel by

If you've taken the same bus, train or road to get to work or school, change your route. Even if it takes 

you a little longer, your safety is more important. By changing your route, you can avert possible attacks 

or harassment from those who know your schedule, method and route of travel well. Please note though 

that you should avoid short cuts that take you through unfamiliar or unsafe areas.

4. Look confident

Walk with a straight posture and your arms swinging by your sides. Avoid slouching or walking like 

a victim. This makes you an easy target for attackers.

5. When riding by public transportation choose the right seat

If you are riding by bus or train, do not sit on the window seat as you may be "blocked in" by a 

potential assailant. Always select the seat next to the aisle so that you can quickly leave if necessary.

If you are taking public transportation alone after peak hours, sit as close to the driver as possible 

and/or choose the section of the bus/train that is most crowded. Try to get a seat near the exit as well.

6. If you are driving alone

Don’t think that if you are in a car, you are safe. Windows should be up and doors locked even when 

driving to avoid unwanted passengers at intersections. When you are walking to your car, always have 

your keys ready, so that you can quickly get into your car. But don’t just get in right away. 

Always check your car before entering, especially the back, for any intruders.

7. Never leave your car door unlocked

Even if it means for one minute to drop something off in the mailbox that is a few feet away. 

Attackers have been known to lie in wait for such an opportunity.

8. Be careful in parking lots

Always be alert in parking lots, especially when it's dark. Ask someone to escort you to your car. 

Between cars and inside cars, it's easy for someone to hide and wait until an un alert person comes along.

9. If you are traveling by taxi

Always check the identification of the driver (usually located near the visor) and ensure that it matches 

the driver. Once inside, don't sit behind the driver as it may be easy for the driver to lock the rear 

passenger door. Always choose the adjacent seat .

In addition, avoid flagging taxis. Always order taxis so the driver can be traced if something happens.

10. Dont use a walkman

If  you are used to listening to your walkman while outside, drop this habit, especially in isolated areas. 

With your walkman on, you cannot hear the approach of a possible attacker.

11. Note "safe houses" along your route

Mentally note houses at intervals on each route you take that can be used as "safe houses" if you are attacked, such as shops or houses that you know to be occupied by a friend or acquaintance.

12. When you make a call from a phone booth

After dialing the number you wish to call always turn around so that you have your back to the phone 

and may see who or what is coming your way. You will then be able to tell the person to whom you are speaking that you may be in trouble and you may be able to use the weight of the phone as a weapon. 

The door of a telephone box could be used to wedge in the limbs of the attacker.

13. Do not open the door of your home without checking

DO NOT open the door to your home without first checking from a window, peephole or by asking and verifying who it is. Instruct children to do the same.

14. Report any suspicious activity around your home

If you see people loitering on the streets near your house, call the police on a non emergency number 

and report it.

15. Always have your mobile phone with you

This is an invaluable safety device. Keep it with you at all times and keep emergency numbers on it. 

Also, keep it next to your bed before you go to bed at night. Mobile phones were first popularized 

by women as a security device, business people came later.

16. Parking tips

Avoid parking in areas that are not well lit. Where possible, park close to a school or work entrance 

or in a parking garage that has an attendant. If you see a suspicious person approaching or hanging 

around near your parked car, turn around and go back to an area where there are other people. 

Try to get an escort to your car through the campus or job security or local police.

17. Tell others about your whereabouts

Parents, spouses and friends should know where you are going and when you will be back, so that 

your absence will be noticed. Arrange a call in system with a friend if you live alone, whereby you 

call when you arrive home.

18. Trust your instincts

If you are walking somewhere and feel strange or scared, don’t ignore this feeling. Take extra 

precautions by walking a little faster to get to a more populated or well-lit area or change the

route you have been driving on.

19. If you think you are being followed, change your route and activity.

You can cross the street, change directions, or enter a populated building or store. Do whatever 

is necessary to avoid being alone with the person who is following you. Inform a police officer or 

security official about the follower.

20. Attract attention if you are in a dangerous situation.

Get others to pay attention to what's happening to you if you are under attack or being harassed. 

You can alert others by honking a car horn or loudly describing what is happening.

21. NEVER admit that you are alone

If someone calls your home and asks if you are alone, NEVER admit it. Ask who the caller is. If they 

refuse to identify themselves, calmly hang up. Keep the radio on in the house so that callers will get the impression that others are in the home too. Instruct children to do the same when they pick up the phone.

22. Obscene phone calls

If you receive an obscene call or a crank call, do not talk to the caller. Hang up if the caller doesn’t 

say anything, or as soon as s/he shouts obscenities. Hang up the phone calmly and do not slam it down. 

Note down the date and time of the calls. If they are persistent, inform local police.

23. If you are a student

Avoid studying in isolated classrooms in parts of the college campus that are not regularly patrolled 

by the schools security officers.

24. In large buildings take the elevator, not the stairwell

Stairwells are usually quiet and dark. Most people take the elevator. But if someone creepy gets in, 

don't hesitate to get off at the same time. Or, if someone is already in the elevator who you feel strange about, do not get in and wait for the next elevator.

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25 tips for a better life !

25 tips for a better life !

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. & while you walk, SMILE.

     It is the ultimate antidepressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

3. When you wake up in the morning, Pray to ask God's guidance for your purpose, today.

4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, broccoli, and almonds.

6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

7. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or           things you cannot control.Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out credit card.

9. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Forgive them for everything !

11. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

12.You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

14. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'

17. Help the needy,Be generous ! Be a 'Giver' not a 'Taker'

18. What other people think of you is none of your business.

19. Time heals everything.

20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

21. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

23. Each night before you go to bed ,Pray to God and Be thankful for what you'll accomplish, today !

24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

25.Fwd this to everyone on your list to help them lead a happier life...

What I'm

I'm not rebellious.. I'm just being liberal
I'm not stubborn.. I'm just being opiniated
I'm not a burden.. I'm a responsibility
I'm not rude.. I'm just defending my rights
I'm not a snob.. I'm just happy with my achievements
I'm not useless.. I have potential
I'm not stupid.. I'm only being realistic
I'm not difficult.. I'm just overwhelmed
I'm not an idiot.. I'm an individual
I'm not a fool.. I have different thoughts
I'm not a parasite.. I am independant
I'm not a follower.. I'm a leader
I'm not self-centered.. I want to be heard
I'm not being egoistic.. I'm preserving my dignity
I'm not indifferent.. I don't reveal my emotions
I'm not irrational.. I've already planned in advance
I'm not weak.. I fail, learn and persevere
I'm not a child.. I have matured
I don't like to be pushed around.. I hate to fall
I don't like to be controlled.. I want to be in control of myself
Don't turn your back on me.. I won't be ignored
Don't tell me to change myself.. I am who I am!!!

Little Things

Appreciate the little things...

Those little things that make you happy, 

those people who make you laugh and smile like a dork. 

Learn from the past. Don't let it break or define you. 

Things happen for a reason. 

Make sure you make the most of what you have. 

Show your friends how much they mean to you and 

how much you appreciate them. 

Smile and make the most of your life. 

Make it what you want it to be. 

Don't take the little things for granted.

A Daughter

You were born a daughter. 

You looked up to your mother. 

You looked up to your father. 

You looked up at everyone. 

You wanted to be a princess. 

You thought you were a princess. 

You wanted to own a horse. 

You wanted to be a horse. 

You wanted your brother to be a horse. 

You wanted to wear pink. 

You never wanted to wear pink. 

You wanted to be a Veterinarian. 

You wanted to be President. 

You wanted to be the President's Veterinarian. 

You were picked last for the team. 

You were the best one on the team. 

You refused to be on the team. 

You wanted to be good in algebra. 

You hid during algebra. 

You wanted the boys to notice you. 

You were afraid the boys would notice you. 

You started to get acne. 

You didn't like the way you looked. 

You didn't like the way your parents looked. 

You didn't want to grow up. 

You had your first best friend. 

You had your first date. 

You had your second best friend. 

You had your second first date. 

You spent hours on the telephone. 

You got kissed. You got to kiss back. 

You went to the prom. 

You didn't go to the prom. 

You went to the prom with the wrong person. 

You spent hours on the telephone. 

You fell in love. You fell in love. 

You lost your best friend. 

You really fell in love. 

You became a steady girlfriend. 

You became a significant other.

YOU BECAME SIGNIFICANT TO YOURSELF. 

Sooner or later, you start taking yourself seriously. 

You know when you need a break. 

You know when you need a rest. 

You know what to get worked up about and what to get rid of. 

And you know when it's time to take care of yourself, for yourself. 

To do something that makes you stronger, faster, more complete. 

Because you know it's never too late to have a life. 

And never too late to change one. 

JUST DO IT.

Lessons in Life

Lessons in Life 

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. 

5. Pay off your credit cards every month. 

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's okay to get angry with God. He can take it. 

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck. 

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present. 

12. It's okay to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others'. 

      You have no idea what their journey is all about. 

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it. 

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. 

      But don't worry; God never blinks.

16. Life is too short for long pity parties. 

      Get busy living,  or get busy dying. 

17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today. 

18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. 

      But the second one is up to you and no one else. 

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, 

       don't take no for an answer. 

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets,  wear the fancy 

      lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. 

      Today is special. 

22. Over-prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple. 

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. 

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 

      "In five years, will this matter?" 

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business. 

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time. 

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. 

       Your friends will. Stay in touch. 

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because 

       of anything you did or didn't do. 

35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young. 

37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.

38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion. 

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw 

      everyone else's, we'd grab ours back. 

41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now. 

42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

45. The best is yet to come. 

46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

48. If you don't ask, you don't get.

49. Yield.

50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. 

I am Thankful

I am Thankful : 

FOR THE WIFE 
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT, 
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME, 
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE. 

FOR THE HUSBAND 
WHO IS ON THE SOFA 
BEING A COUCH POTATO, 
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME 
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS. 

FOR THE TEENAGER 
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES 
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, 
NOT ON THE STREETS. 

FOR THE TAXES I PAY 
BECAUSE IT MEANS 
I AM EMPLOYED. 

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE 
BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS. 

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG 
BECAUSE IT MEANS 
I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT. 

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK 
BECAUSE IT MEANS 
I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE 

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, 
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME. 

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING 
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT 
BECAUSE IT MEANS 
WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.. 

FOR THE PARKING SPOT 
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING 
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION. 

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL 
BECAUSE IT MEANS 
I AM WARM. 

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH 
WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS 
I CAN HEAR. 

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING 
BECAUSE IT MEANS 
I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR. 

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES 
AT THE END OF THE DAY 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN 
CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD. 

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF 
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.