"I draw my idea of the form of government from a principle in nature which no art can overturn, viz. that the more simple any thing is, the less liable it is to be disordered, and the easier repaired when disordered" -Common Sense, by Thomas Paine.
The above is just a little tid bit from Common Sense written by dear old Thomas Paine. What an interesting person! He grew up in a poor family and therefore had little formal education. His original trade was that of a quaker corset maker! How did he learn all he knew about religion and politics? What inspired him to be more than that? He became a journalist and in the end an influential propagandist. He sure was a great writer and a brilliant man. His ideas in the pamphlet were organized and fairly simplistic for all to understand. One strange thing to me though. He obviously thought a lot about the governments effect on society and how monarchy takes the happiness away from the people. He was so passionate about our right to happiness and yet he himself didn't seek it. The end of his life he wasn't liked and he was alone. What a sad ending to a man that lit many sparks.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Tears and Guns
About six months ago I was watching the WWI or WWII documentary (in color I might add). I won't forget this entry a distraught wife wrote about her husbands departure.. it is tragically beautiful.
I sit and stare stupidly at his luggage by the wall. He takes out his
prismatic compass and explains it to me, but I cannot see, and
when a tear drops on to it he just shuts it up and puts it away.
Then he takes a book out of his pocket. You see, your
Shakespeare's Sonnets are already where they will always be. Shall I
read you some? He reads one or two to me. His face is grey and
his mouth trembles, but his voice is quiet and steady. And soon I
slip to the floor and sit between his knees, and while he reads his
hand falls over my shoulder and I hold it with mine.
I hide my face on his knee, and all my tears so long kept back
come convulsively. I cannot stop crying. My body is torn with
terrible sobs. I am engulfed in this despair like a drowning man by
the sea. My mind is incapable of thought ...
Shall I undress you by this lovely fire and carry you upstairs in my
khaki overcoat? So he undoes my things, and I slip out of them;
the he takes the pins out of my hair, and we laugh at ourselves for
behaving as we often do, like young lovers ...
So we lay, all night, sometimes talking of our love and all that had
been, and of the children, and what had been amiss and what right.
We knew the best was that there had never been untruth between
us. We knew all of other, and it was right. So talking and crying
and loving in each other's arms we fell asleep as the cold reflected
light of the snow crept through the frost covered windows.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Strike Demo
Don't want to care about how to know you are the summer but now I think you are summer but I'm ready for the days to be over and start into.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Positive Energy
Staying positive is how I've survived these last 20 years. I'm not complaining..I've had it pretty sweet compared to some. Nonetheless, we all have our struggles and having a positive metal attitude has definitely contributed to my happiness.
It is vitally important. We've all met people that think everyday is a pity party, and I've had my share too, but life is awesome! Live it! There was a time when I didn't, and life was dull because I chose to make it such. Pain is self inflicted. Think about it. We choose to suffer over little cares that can take over our mind instead of focusing on the true goal as stated in previous posts:)
There have been a couple of books that have fused (personal note: this is my favorite word:)) this idea into my head. First of all, the Scriptures. Second, Siddhartha.
I suggest you read both!
It is vitally important. We've all met people that think everyday is a pity party, and I've had my share too, but life is awesome! Live it! There was a time when I didn't, and life was dull because I chose to make it such. Pain is self inflicted. Think about it. We choose to suffer over little cares that can take over our mind instead of focusing on the true goal as stated in previous posts:)
There have been a couple of books that have fused (personal note: this is my favorite word:)) this idea into my head. First of all, the Scriptures. Second, Siddhartha.
I suggest you read both!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Question #1
Question:
If Heavenly Father puts all of us in the situations and gives us the opportunities to help us grow the most, then why are there still people that choose not to be all that they have the potential to be? What makes some people more righteous than others?Answer:
It has to do with our spirit creation (when our spirit was created in the pre-mortal life). Heavenly Father didn't decide who would be more intelligent than others (Intelligence: recognizing truth and light). It was the miracle of our spirit's birth. It was randomly decided what we would be made of (haha). Can you imagine why He couldn't have been the one? He loves us all, so why would he make you more intelligent then me or vise versa;) It would go against who God is and what He stands for.Happiness incorporates perfection. To be perfect is to be the fullness of happy and to be the fullness of happy is to be perfect.
If our goal is to be perfect or become as God, then I would say we need a pretty high level of intelligence. It is a primary goal for us to continue to grow and develope to reach that final level of intelligence, perfection. We all have different levels of intelligence. So...for some, it will take longer than others (On a side note: think of Christ and how high his level of intelligence was when he was living on the earth!) to reach this final level. Just because it takes some longer than others to accomplish this, it doesn't mean that the fast ones are better people. No, the amazing thing is the fact that no matter how long it will take you, we all get to the same final destination and earn the same glorious blessings! All we have to do is keep searching to increase our intelligence. That's right! Our intelligence can increase! That's why our most important decision to make on this earth is to choose the Lord in all we do, even if it requires sacrifice, because God is the source of truth and light my dear friends.
OY, JOY!
Happiness
Elder Jack H. Goaslind
Of the Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy
The following are bits and pieces of an interesting article that inspired me. Elder Jack H. Goaslind has some great words to help you on your journey to happiness. I would suggest you read his whole article!
The Prophet Joseph Smith said, “Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it.” (History of the Church, 5:134.)
Words such as reap, restored, and desire imply that happiness is a consequence, not a reward. We are restored to a state of happiness when we have chosen to live according to the plan of happiness. Our joy in God’s kingdom will be a natural extension of the happiness we cultivate in this life.
Our happiness is diminished by at least two things: sin and adversity. Of the two, sin is the most tragic. Sin is the most persistent cause of human suffering and of the two brings the deepest remorse. Sin and the temptation to do evil are part of our mortal test. We are being tried to see if we will choose good or evil. It is a hard test, and only those who have resisted temptation can know and gain the strength thereof. Sin is sin because it destroys instead of saves; it tears down instead of builds, it causes despair instead of hope.
Striving for happiness is a long, hard journey with many challenges. It requires eternal vigilance to win the victory. You cannot succeed with sporadic little flashes of effort. Constant and valiant living is necessary. That is why patience and faith are so often associated in the scriptures. You must “withstand every temptation of the devil, with [your] faith on the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Alma 37:33.) But remember, faith is not a magical formula. It requires that you make a deliberate decision to do good and then carry out your decision. Do it. Simply do it, and do it long enough that you experience success, no matter how hard it may seem. Your victory over self brings communion with God and results in happiness—lasting and eternal happiness.
The other thing that may diminish our happiness is adversity. Adversity is also part of our mortal probation, experienced by everyone. It is different, however, from sin. While we can choose to avoid sin, we usually cannot choose whether we experience adversity. I am convinced if we are to have happiness in our hearts, we must learn how to preserve it, in our hearts, in the midst of trouble and trial. We can control our attitude toward adversity. Some people are defeated and embittered by it, while others triumph over it and cultivate godlike attributes in the midst of it.
I recall a true story from our pioneer heritage that illustrates how we can choose our response to adversity. Over one hundred years ago a Swedish family who had joined the Church faced a long ocean voyage to America, a train trip from New York to Omaha, and then a trek by wagon train to Salt Lake City. During their train trip they rode in stock cars used to haul hogs. The cars were filthy and filled with hog lice. On their wagon trip across the plains, a healthy baby was born, but their three-year-old contracted cholera. During the night, the father went to a neighboring wagon to borrow a candle, but was told they couldn’t spare one. This angered him, and he fumed as he sat in the dark with his son’s limp, feverish body in his arms. The boy died that night.
The next morning the wagon master said they would hold a short funeral and bury the boy in a shallow grave. They were in Indian country and didn’t have time to do more. The father insisted on staying behind and digging a grave deep enough so the animals would not disturb the body. They experienced other hardships before they reached Salt Lake City.
Now, both the mother and the father experienced the same trials, but the father became withdrawn, cantankerous, and bitter. He stopped going to church, found fault with Church leaders. He became caught up in his own miseries, and the light of Christ grew dimmer and dimmer in his life.
On the other hand, the mother’s faith increased. Each new problem seemed to make her stronger. She became an angel of mercy—filled with empathy, compassion, and charity. She was a light to those around her. Her family gravitated toward her and looked to her as their leader. She was happy; he was miserable. (See Ensign, Feb. 1981, pp. 54–55.)
I would offer one key to maintaining your happiness in spite of adversity. Christ said, “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.” (Luke 9:24.) If you would find happiness and joy, lose your life in some noble cause. A worthy purpose must be at the center of every worthy life. President Stephen L. Richards noted that life is a mission, not a career. (See Where Is Wisdom, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1955, p. 74.) As Church members, our mission should be the greatest, noblest mission in the universe—the salvation of souls. President David O. McKay was fond of quoting the poet Robert Browning, who said, “There is an answer to the passionate longings of the heart for fullness, and I knew it, and the answer is this: Live in all things outside yourself by love, and you will have joy. That is the life of God; it ought to be our life. In him it is accomplished and perfect; but in all created things it is a lesson learned slowly and through difficulty.” (Quoted in Stepping Stones to an Abundant Life, comp. Llewelyn R. McKay, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1971, p. 119.)
Service helps us forget our own travails; it enlarges our souls and gives us greater capacity to endure our own trials.
Now, I have spoken of our Father’s plan of happiness by which he guides us into eternal joy. I have talked about overcoming sin through repentance and self-mastery, and I have spoken of taking the edge off adversity through selfless service. Self-mastery and service are keys to our Father’s plan. Christ told his disciples:
“If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love. …
“These things I have spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” (John 15:10–11.)
The commandments are guides to happiness. I implore you to follow them.
Elder Jack H. Goaslind
Of the Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy
The following are bits and pieces of an interesting article that inspired me. Elder Jack H. Goaslind has some great words to help you on your journey to happiness. I would suggest you read his whole article!
The Prophet Joseph Smith said, “Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it.” (History of the Church, 5:134.)
Words such as reap, restored, and desire imply that happiness is a consequence, not a reward. We are restored to a state of happiness when we have chosen to live according to the plan of happiness. Our joy in God’s kingdom will be a natural extension of the happiness we cultivate in this life.
Our happiness is diminished by at least two things: sin and adversity. Of the two, sin is the most tragic. Sin is the most persistent cause of human suffering and of the two brings the deepest remorse. Sin and the temptation to do evil are part of our mortal test. We are being tried to see if we will choose good or evil. It is a hard test, and only those who have resisted temptation can know and gain the strength thereof. Sin is sin because it destroys instead of saves; it tears down instead of builds, it causes despair instead of hope.
Striving for happiness is a long, hard journey with many challenges. It requires eternal vigilance to win the victory. You cannot succeed with sporadic little flashes of effort. Constant and valiant living is necessary. That is why patience and faith are so often associated in the scriptures. You must “withstand every temptation of the devil, with [your] faith on the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Alma 37:33.) But remember, faith is not a magical formula. It requires that you make a deliberate decision to do good and then carry out your decision. Do it. Simply do it, and do it long enough that you experience success, no matter how hard it may seem. Your victory over self brings communion with God and results in happiness—lasting and eternal happiness.
The other thing that may diminish our happiness is adversity. Adversity is also part of our mortal probation, experienced by everyone. It is different, however, from sin. While we can choose to avoid sin, we usually cannot choose whether we experience adversity. I am convinced if we are to have happiness in our hearts, we must learn how to preserve it, in our hearts, in the midst of trouble and trial. We can control our attitude toward adversity. Some people are defeated and embittered by it, while others triumph over it and cultivate godlike attributes in the midst of it.
I recall a true story from our pioneer heritage that illustrates how we can choose our response to adversity. Over one hundred years ago a Swedish family who had joined the Church faced a long ocean voyage to America, a train trip from New York to Omaha, and then a trek by wagon train to Salt Lake City. During their train trip they rode in stock cars used to haul hogs. The cars were filthy and filled with hog lice. On their wagon trip across the plains, a healthy baby was born, but their three-year-old contracted cholera. During the night, the father went to a neighboring wagon to borrow a candle, but was told they couldn’t spare one. This angered him, and he fumed as he sat in the dark with his son’s limp, feverish body in his arms. The boy died that night.
The next morning the wagon master said they would hold a short funeral and bury the boy in a shallow grave. They were in Indian country and didn’t have time to do more. The father insisted on staying behind and digging a grave deep enough so the animals would not disturb the body. They experienced other hardships before they reached Salt Lake City.
Now, both the mother and the father experienced the same trials, but the father became withdrawn, cantankerous, and bitter. He stopped going to church, found fault with Church leaders. He became caught up in his own miseries, and the light of Christ grew dimmer and dimmer in his life.
On the other hand, the mother’s faith increased. Each new problem seemed to make her stronger. She became an angel of mercy—filled with empathy, compassion, and charity. She was a light to those around her. Her family gravitated toward her and looked to her as their leader. She was happy; he was miserable. (See Ensign, Feb. 1981, pp. 54–55.)
I would offer one key to maintaining your happiness in spite of adversity. Christ said, “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.” (Luke 9:24.) If you would find happiness and joy, lose your life in some noble cause. A worthy purpose must be at the center of every worthy life. President Stephen L. Richards noted that life is a mission, not a career. (See Where Is Wisdom, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1955, p. 74.) As Church members, our mission should be the greatest, noblest mission in the universe—the salvation of souls. President David O. McKay was fond of quoting the poet Robert Browning, who said, “There is an answer to the passionate longings of the heart for fullness, and I knew it, and the answer is this: Live in all things outside yourself by love, and you will have joy. That is the life of God; it ought to be our life. In him it is accomplished and perfect; but in all created things it is a lesson learned slowly and through difficulty.” (Quoted in Stepping Stones to an Abundant Life, comp. Llewelyn R. McKay, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1971, p. 119.)
Service helps us forget our own travails; it enlarges our souls and gives us greater capacity to endure our own trials.
Now, I have spoken of our Father’s plan of happiness by which he guides us into eternal joy. I have talked about overcoming sin through repentance and self-mastery, and I have spoken of taking the edge off adversity through selfless service. Self-mastery and service are keys to our Father’s plan. Christ told his disciples:
“If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love. …
“These things I have spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” (John 15:10–11.)
The commandments are guides to happiness. I implore you to follow them.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Lost
All flows under and free,
Let me dip into the well of understanding,
Caress your soul on my lips,
Dazzling beads to run down and rest,
I put a penny in adding my wish,
No cup and bound by thirst,
Parched beset my mouth,
Barren and cracking in the center,
All gushed past the hard stones and strong mortar,
Lost.
Let me dip into the well of understanding,
Caress your soul on my lips,
Dazzling beads to run down and rest,
I put a penny in adding my wish,
No cup and bound by thirst,
Parched beset my mouth,
Barren and cracking in the center,
All gushed past the hard stones and strong mortar,
Lost.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Constant stream of thought
It's hard to understand what you want and it's hard to understand how to accomplish what you want when you don't know what you want but you know that you want something so you work hard at something not knowing if you really want it waiting till you know you want it because it's something that everyone else wants you to want because the majority wants it and if everyone wants it it must be pretty good but just because everyone else wants it doesn't mean that it would be good for you specifically because we are all different and have different needs and skills but you don't exactly know what you need and you have no idea what you're capable of but you are willing to keep pushing through and doing your best to become as capable as God believes you to be
When this happens, it's time to reevaluate your purpose.
Why do you do what you do? You have to strip everything away and look deep inside yourself. One really important thing to remember: don't lie to yourself. Don't you want the optimum result? You. What motivates you? Drives You?
The pursuit of happiness.
It seems like a simple answer, but in reality, it is simple. You may be asking, If it is so simple then why don't we all know this? I think sometimes we get wrapped up in everyday life and think that what we are doing is making us happy, but in reality..it's not, or at least in the long run.
Claudio R. M. Cost talks more about true happiness in the Liahona.
What then makes you happy?
When this happens, it's time to reevaluate your purpose.
Why do you do what you do? You have to strip everything away and look deep inside yourself. One really important thing to remember: don't lie to yourself. Don't you want the optimum result? You. What motivates you? Drives You?
The pursuit of happiness.
It seems like a simple answer, but in reality, it is simple. You may be asking, If it is so simple then why don't we all know this? I think sometimes we get wrapped up in everyday life and think that what we are doing is making us happy, but in reality..it's not, or at least in the long run.
Claudio R. M. Cost talks more about true happiness in the Liahona.
There is a difference between fun and happiness. Happiness is much more than just fun. Fun is just a fleeting moment, but happiness is a lasting thing.
"Many people in this world do not understand the difference between fun and happiness. Many try to find happiness having fun, but the two words have different meanings.
I looked them up in the dictionary to find out what each of them meant. Fun is play, pleasure, gaiety, merriment, source of enjoyment, amusement, to behave playfully, playful, often a noisy activity, and teasing. Happiness is contentedness, joy, delight, and satisfaction." (Claudio R. M. Costa, “Fun and Happiness,” Liahona, Nov 2002, 92–94)
What then makes you happy?
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Word pick of the day
Innocuous
[ih-nok-yoo-uhs]-adjective
1. Not harmful or injurious; harmless: an innocuous home remedy.
2. Not likely to irritate or offend; inoffensive; an innocuous remark.
3. Not interesting, stimulating, or significant; pallid; insipid: an innocuous novel.
[ih-nok-yoo-uhs]-adjective
1. Not harmful or injurious; harmless: an innocuous home remedy.
2. Not likely to irritate or offend; inoffensive; an innocuous remark.
3. Not interesting, stimulating, or significant; pallid; insipid: an innocuous novel.
"It is innocuous to be alone, but it is not tantamount to climbing a good tree. Oh my, there is a popinjay!"
Getting Started BP
Ammm..backpacking...well I don't have much experience at ALL. Just one trip. This one trip wasn't as grand as I thought it would be because my head was muddled with thoughts of every day life. I couldn't appreciate the beauty that surrounded me! Sure, I took plenty of pictures. I sat and listened for hours to the chirping of birds, watched a divine sun set and sun rise. I was completely alone for 24 hours! Why then did I have a hard time concentrating on such beauty? Don't ask me..ask those lackadaisical boys.
Even though I didn't have a very good experience..I know that it can be great. I just have to give myself some time to completely detach myself from the cares of the world. "Backpacking is a semi-romantic experience--getting away from it all to find peace and quiet--to commune with nature. One of the many rewards of backpacking is to discover a sparkling stream, a waterfall, or even perhaps a quiet, pristine lake accessible only by foot." You don't even know how stoked I am to discover a sparkling stream, a waterfall, or even perhaps a quiet, pristine lake accessible only by foot! :)
I am so happy that I'm finally doing something about my desire to commune with nature! If you need help getting a bump in the right direction allow me to help you out.
First you will need your 3-Season Backpacking Checklist:
Ten Essentials
1. Extra food
2. Extra water
3. Extra clothing (like a sweater, warm hat and rain jacket)
4. Map of the area
5. Compass
6. Flashlight, extra batteries extra bulb
7. Pocketknife or all-in-one-tool
8. Fire-making items (lighter, or matches in waterproof container, candle)
9. First aid kit
10. Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, hat)
Main Items
Backpack
Pack rain cover
Day pack
Tent, poles, pegs, groundsheet
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Here are some good places to look for your gear.. REIoutlet, Amazon, Sierra Trading Post, or Campmor. Once you have all the gear you need..time to brush up on your skillzz!
Check out http://www.smart-hiking-and-camping-tips.com. Go to the skills located on the left side of the screen..in case you didn't know. There is A LOT of good info in/on this site. The guy obviously knows his stuff. If you are too lazy to look over all the different categories..then you shouldn't go backpacking. You might die, just sayin'. For instance. Don't sleep with food in your tent. Why? You might get eaten by a bear.
Now that you have your gear and amazing backpacking skills...pick your place of retreat! If you are located in utah, you could always look on utah.com. Also, I've heard that there are some good books exposing good trails and what not. You can find them either on the sites above or at your local library:)
Ok, you have fun now. You hear?
Even though I didn't have a very good experience..I know that it can be great. I just have to give myself some time to completely detach myself from the cares of the world. "Backpacking is a semi-romantic experience--getting away from it all to find peace and quiet--to commune with nature. One of the many rewards of backpacking is to discover a sparkling stream, a waterfall, or even perhaps a quiet, pristine lake accessible only by foot." You don't even know how stoked I am to discover a sparkling stream, a waterfall, or even perhaps a quiet, pristine lake accessible only by foot! :)
I am so happy that I'm finally doing something about my desire to commune with nature! If you need help getting a bump in the right direction allow me to help you out.
First you will need your 3-Season Backpacking Checklist:
Ten Essentials
1. Extra food
2. Extra water
3. Extra clothing (like a sweater, warm hat and rain jacket)
4. Map of the area
5. Compass
6. Flashlight, extra batteries extra bulb
7. Pocketknife or all-in-one-tool
8. Fire-making items (lighter, or matches in waterproof container, candle)
9. First aid kit
10. Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, hat)
Main Items
Backpack
Pack rain cover
Day pack
Tent, poles, pegs, groundsheet
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Here are some good places to look for your gear.. REIoutlet, Amazon, Sierra Trading Post, or Campmor. Once you have all the gear you need..time to brush up on your skillzz!
Check out http://www.smart-hiking-and-camping-tips.com. Go to the skills located on the left side of the screen..in case you didn't know. There is A LOT of good info in/on this site. The guy obviously knows his stuff. If you are too lazy to look over all the different categories..then you shouldn't go backpacking. You might die, just sayin'. For instance. Don't sleep with food in your tent. Why? You might get eaten by a bear.
Now that you have your gear and amazing backpacking skills...pick your place of retreat! If you are located in utah, you could always look on utah.com. Also, I've heard that there are some good books exposing good trails and what not. You can find them either on the sites above or at your local library:)
Ok, you have fun now. You hear?
Monday, July 05, 2010
Camera Obscura - "Country Mile"
I stumbled across Camera Obscura on good ol' itunes. This is just one of many amazing songs!
"Camera Obscura is an indie pop band which formed in 1996 in Glasgow, Scotland. Currently the band consists of Tracyanne Campbell (vocals, guitar), Kenny McKeeve (guitar), Carey Lander (keyboards), Gavin Dunbar (bass) and Lee Thomson (drums)." -Last.fm
I have discovered that indie pop and female vocalists is where it's at. You might be wondering what the heck Camera Obscura means...well..according to wiki-
The camera obscura (Latin; "camera" is a "vaulted chamber/room" + "obscura" means "dark"= "darkened chamber/room") is an optical device that projects an image of its surroundings on a screen. It is used in drawing and for entertainment, and was one of the inventions that led to photography. The device consists of a box or room with a hole in one side. Light from an external scene passes through the hole and strikes a surface inside where it is reproduced, upside-down, but with colour and perspective preserved. The image can be projected onto paper, and can then be traced to produce a highly accurate representation.
Using mirrors, as in the 18th century overhead version (illustrated in the Discovery and Origins section below), it is possible to project a right-side-up image. Another more portable type is a box with an angled mirror projecting onto tracing paper placed on the glass top, the image being upright as viewed from the back.
As a pinhole is made smaller, the image gets sharper, but the projected image becomes dimmer. With too small a pinhole the sharpness again becomes worse due to diffraction. Some practical camera obscuras use a lens rather than a pinhole because it allows a larger aperture, giving a usable brightness while maintaining focus. (See pinhole camera for construction information.)
Picture of a Camera Obscura
So there you have it! Check em
Word pick of the day
Popinjay
[pop-in-jay]-noun
1. A person given to vain, pretentious displays and empty chatter; coxcomb; fop.
2. British Dialect . a woodpecker, esp. the green woodpecker.
3. Archaic . the figure of a parrot usually fixed on a pole and used as a target in archery and gun shooting.
4. Archaic . a parrot.
[pop-in-jay]-noun
1. A person given to vain, pretentious displays and empty chatter; coxcomb; fop.
2. British Dialect . a woodpecker, esp. the green woodpecker.
3. Archaic . the figure of a parrot usually fixed on a pole and used as a target in archery and gun shooting.
4. Archaic . a parrot.
"Yuly is a popinjay. I don't care about her stupid dog." Dedicated to Todd.
I have been measured. I have been weighed... and I have been found wanting
Evaluating what you value is good, but reevaluating how you show you value what you value most is even better. Sometimes we value something and don't know that we really aren't valuing it by the way we live. Confused yet? Well, I have reevaluated how I show what I value most and I plan on acting on it shortly.
What do you value? Have you ever thought about actually writing it down? I didn't until about a couple months ago. I was talking to some of my co-workers about finding out what political party I wanted to join myself with...(gee this sounds farmilular..)..they suggested that I write down what I value. When you know what you value, it makes it a lot easier to understand what you think about the different issues that are placed before you.
May you be warned: Even if you have defined your values it's still tough to decide where you stand on every issue...I know I haven't figured everything out yet. Of course you could be more aggressive with your learning and actually hearing about the issues..I don't exactly watch the news every day. Defining your values are definately the first step in the long process though..
Man, I think I just went off on a tangent. Oh well, it was a good one but back to my origonal thought. If you value something how do you show you value it? Whatever it might be...taking care of it, listening to it, respecting it..etc etc etc. Find what you value most and VALUE it:)
Good luck to ya
What do you value? Have you ever thought about actually writing it down? I didn't until about a couple months ago. I was talking to some of my co-workers about finding out what political party I wanted to join myself with...(gee this sounds farmilular..)..they suggested that I write down what I value. When you know what you value, it makes it a lot easier to understand what you think about the different issues that are placed before you.
May you be warned: Even if you have defined your values it's still tough to decide where you stand on every issue...I know I haven't figured everything out yet. Of course you could be more aggressive with your learning and actually hearing about the issues..I don't exactly watch the news every day. Defining your values are definately the first step in the long process though..
Man, I think I just went off on a tangent. Oh well, it was a good one but back to my origonal thought. If you value something how do you show you value it? Whatever it might be...taking care of it, listening to it, respecting it..etc etc etc. Find what you value most and VALUE it:)
Good luck to ya
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Vector Marketing SCAM
Ring, Ring...."Hello?"
"Hi, this is Mandy at Vector Marketing? May I speak to Brooke?"
"This is her."
"You were recommended by one of our employees, (this person shall remain nameless), to work with us here at Vector Marketing."
"Oh nice."
"The base pay is 15/hr and that doesn't include commission. No matter what you sell you'll still get 15/hr."
"Um, what are the job qualifications?"
"I'm not qualified to say. are you above 18?"
"Yes."
"Good. Ya, I'm not qualified, but they should cover that in the interview. Would you like to set one up?"
"Sure."
"Well, you can come in today at 1:30pm or 3:45pm."
"I won't be able to today. Is there a time available tomorrow."
"Ok I have a 12pm open. be sure to could come 10 min early to fill out the application and where nice professional dress."
I got off the phone excited! 15/hr...that is a step up from what I make now. I wanted to be prepared,so I brushed up on the interview do's and don't. One of the do's is to know about the company. I typed in their website. Nothing out of the ordinary. The product they sell is Cutco Cutlery. Kitchen knives...mm...sounds interesting...I researched that a little bit and then I typed vector marketing in google again and looked down the list...vector marketing scam....
..I changed my search to vector marketing SCAM. Here is the website.
I wondered...why (the person who shall remain nameless) recommend me then. I texted (the person who shall remain nameless) and asked (the person who shall remain nameless) where (the person who shall remain nameless) works. (the person who shall remain nameless) confirmed that they did in fact work for vector and that (the person who shall remain nameless) had known that it was a possible scam. (the person who shall remain nameless) rented the kit and had done well until the address book came to z. Now (the person who shall remain nameless) works somewhere else.
Here is an interesting comment from another site:
......Just a little annoying.
"Hi, this is Mandy at Vector Marketing? May I speak to Brooke?"
"This is her."
"You were recommended by one of our employees, (this person shall remain nameless), to work with us here at Vector Marketing."
"Oh nice."
"The base pay is 15/hr and that doesn't include commission. No matter what you sell you'll still get 15/hr."
"Um, what are the job qualifications?"
"I'm not qualified to say. are you above 18?"
"Yes."
"Good. Ya, I'm not qualified, but they should cover that in the interview. Would you like to set one up?"
"Sure."
"Well, you can come in today at 1:30pm or 3:45pm."
"I won't be able to today. Is there a time available tomorrow."
"Ok I have a 12pm open. be sure to could come 10 min early to fill out the application and where nice professional dress."
I got off the phone excited! 15/hr...that is a step up from what I make now. I wanted to be prepared,so I brushed up on the interview do's and don't. One of the do's is to know about the company. I typed in their website. Nothing out of the ordinary. The product they sell is Cutco Cutlery. Kitchen knives...mm...sounds interesting...I researched that a little bit and then I typed vector marketing in google again and looked down the list...vector marketing scam....
..I changed my search to vector marketing SCAM. Here is the website.
"You surf the net in search for a job, any job that will help you pay off your student loans and accommodate your busy student routine. You come across a job ad that offers $15 to $16 an hour to act as a sales representative to sell Cutco cutlery. Sounds pretty easy, right? You worked at a retail store once and know how to deal with customers. Eager, you continue to read the job ad, looking for the perks. And perks, there are. You can be own your boss! Make your own schedules, budgets, and meeting times. You call and send in your resume, thinking you may not get the job, because it sounds too good to be true. But, despite your doubts, you receive a call praising your resume, and a job offer.
Delighted, you follow up the offer. You get hired as an independent contractor, and are given a list of strict rules to whom you can sell to and how to demonstrate their product. To receive your demonstration kit you need to purchase it or least pay $145 dollars. You must also pay to attend training sessions to polish your sale techniques. A small price to pay, for a job that will help you pay off you're loans, right? No!
In reality, after paying for your kit and training you barely make more than $3 a day... It's nothing but a scam!"
I wondered...why (the person who shall remain nameless) recommend me then. I texted (the person who shall remain nameless) and asked (the person who shall remain nameless) where (the person who shall remain nameless) works. (the person who shall remain nameless) confirmed that they did in fact work for vector and that (the person who shall remain nameless) had known that it was a possible scam. (the person who shall remain nameless) rented the kit and had done well until the address book came to z. Now (the person who shall remain nameless) works somewhere else.
Here is an interesting comment from another site:
"Just another little tid-bit of information. Be prepared to get phone calls from about 15 of your friends asking you why they received a call from Vector Marketing telling them that you yourself are doing great and love the job. That's if you want a free vegetable peeler."
......Just a little annoying.
Word pick of the day
Tantamount
[tan-tuh-mount]-adjective
1. Equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification:
[tan-tuh-mount]-adjective
1. Equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification:
"I need to find a man that is tantamount to the rushing of great waters."
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