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Monday, May 17, 2010

Some Questions To Ponder

My grandaughter Charlotte holding my hand - just 4 weeks old.

"People will forget what you said.
People will forget what you did.
But, people will NEVER forget how you made them feel."

Hi Everyone,

Below is a copy of an email that was sent to me that I felt I just had to share. It is so well written. I have no idea of the source as it was just one of those emails sent around continuously but it is so well said. Enjoy !!!

You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them.


1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4 Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies.
Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated an d special!!
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?
The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials..the most money...or the most awards.
They simply are the ones who care the most!

 



This is a picture of a pair of gorgeous butterflys on an old window - I took this picture last weekend when away at the Gold Coast.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Wendy you can do that other thing later ...


This is a pictue of a very special card I received in the mail from a very good friend. Handmade with love. And best of all I got it for no other reason than to say I am a good friend. How cool.

Good Evening To You All,

I have had a few awesome, excellent, spectacular, enjoyable, and wonderful last few days. And do you know what, I hardly left the house and I haven't done anything out of the ordinary. I just did one thing at a time and each time I went into my multi tasking mode I just stopped and slowed down. I took the time to think about what I wanted to do next. And then did just that. I then just said to myself, "Wendy you can do that other thing later" and just got on with the choosen project or chore at hand. It has been a very productive few days in the garden and around the house and I have slept well at night and gotten some much needed excerice but at the same time I feel relaxed.

I NEED TO KEEP THIS GOING............. I will let you know how I go.

Below is a few photos of my weekend away with my friends last weekend. I really like some of these shots as they truly show how beautiful this part of the Gold Coast in Qld is. My friend lives at the coast in an outer suburb and I gave her a wrap across the knuckles for not spending much more time enjoying this wonderful scenery.

Tweed Heads, Gold Coast, Australia

Tweed Heads

Tweed Heads

The dots in the water are the surfers. There were over 50 of them out in the water this day.

Coffee and Cake for morning tea