Are you in?

A best friend of mine, Christina, has started her initiative to be apart of the going green and saving the Earth program. I believe if only each and everyone of us were to do our little part to be more environmental conscious, it will be a healthier and safer world for us and all the generations to come. (not to mentioned, the positive influence towards our children).

Below is her most recent post (in bold):

Can anyone share what they are doing to be more green?

- I keep a set of tupperware in my car and bring it into restaurants so that if I have leftovers, I have my own.

-I bring my own grocery bags

-I recycle

-I bring my own beverage out so I don't have to buy a beverage, wasting the cup.

-I bring my own utensils (of course neither of the above is to a sit down restaurant)

-And, I just told my lawn guy not to use anymore chemicals on my lawn!


Let's come together and share our own little ways to make this mission possible!

I Love the Blackberry Playbook!

We have been in the market for a tablet and we have a few basic features we were looking for. We finally found one that meets our needs. It is a super powerful little tablet.

What we want in our tablet:

* Ability to read our ebooks, news, magazines

* Ability to do browse the web and check emails

* Decent camera (front and rear)

* 7" tablet

* Wifi capability

* Bluetooth capability

* Good size internal memory

* Less than $350

* Decent speaker to play music

* Able to sync with the Blackberry smartphone because that's what one of us has.



I love my Blackberry Playbook

His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Quote of the day:-

Spirituality concerns our own motivation, while secular activity implies working in the world. Because motivation pervades all action, it is important that we have a positive motivation. Whatever we are involved in, whether it's politics, education, medicine, law, engineering, science, business or industry, the nature of our motivation determines the character of our work.

When you are seeing and enjoying these AMAZING creations, wouldn't you want to preserve them??

Just want to share these beautiful places that we have been over the past one year...(now you know what I have been up to and I know you will forgive me for not updating this blog)

(These pictures @ copyright to Anything and Everything)

Will You Give This to My Daddy?

All right, readers, you will see me in red every Friday here on in. Please read on...

"As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support 'Red Fridays.'

Last week I was in Atlanta , Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed One of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.

Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camos. As they began heading to their gate, everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering.

When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and Cheered for, it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red-blooded American who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families.

Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work and home without fear or reprisal.

Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our Service men and women, a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old ran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said 'hi...'
The little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her...
The young soldier, who didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. Then suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.

The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter's name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter Courtney missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up.

When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second... Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military-looking walkie-talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it..

After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, 'I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you.' He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying 'your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon.'

The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet, he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away from this entire event.

As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of selflessness turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.

We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of the day, it's good to be an American.

RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority'. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers.

Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday - and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.

By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.

If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long before the USA is covered in RED.

The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is.....We need your support and your prayers.

Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example. "

I Had One of Those Days...

Today is just another one of those days that I feel truly blessed.

My day started with getting breakfast ready, lunch packs for everyone, getting ready for work and for school, etc, etc...and in between...letting the dog out while trying get a bite or two of my wheat toast and my cuppa tea....and the list goes on. I AM BLESSED!

Do you ever speed? I am ashamed to say that I do. (know what you're thinking...). Let me explain, I am a good driver most times, pretty much sticking to the speed limit, however, there were times when we were running late, I knew that my speed tend to be a wee bit quicker. And that's just what happen this morning when I was "stucked" behind two cars and had to slow down. God is great that He uses different method to send His wisdom :-) I AM BLESSED!

Had a really busy day - and my little boy had to come to my work place after school. Well, let's just say, my little boy entertained himself by helping me clean up, read his books and unselfishly shared his snack. I couldn't ask for more. I AM BLESSED!

After all the hard work, we got to have a VERY large bowl of ice cream tonight.

WE ARE BLESSED!

Happy Earth Day!

Do you know Earth Day is tomorrow?

I will be renewing my commitment to better save our ecosystem and our Mother Earth. How about you?