Facebook

I don't know anyone (no wait I do, but only one) who doesn't have an FB account.You may think it's the 'in' thing for youth today but even mothers and grandmothers are getting into the FB world!It's a great idea-keeping everyone connected, getting in touch with lost friends and relatives, being updated on people's lives etc.You can post pictures, play games, chat, name it-FB has it. It's become like the ultimate 'all in one' application package. I must admit, it does start out as innocent fun but ask yourself-what site do you open first(gmail and Ymail not included)?What site stays on your browser come what may?What site do you log into when you get home(after work)?And what site is the last one you close when you finally decide to go Offline?Yep FB FB FB FB on all counts!So what?Well, its useful yes but I'm starting to think and have drawn the conclusion that whether we realize it or not, it's a very time consuming and distracting habit.Yes, it's fun, really fun but sometimes we have to learn to 'work first and play later'.Coming to think of it, why else would FB be blocked in many company's?There's a time for everything.

That brings me to my next 'case study' on the subject.I theorize that FB is actually addictive.This is one addiction that has no rehab and in my opinion will be one very hard to quit.How to diagnose yourself? Try not logging in to your FB account for a week.(I'm diagnosing myself right now) and if you can do it 'no sweat', fingers not itching to type 'facebook.com' on the browser,mind not filled with thoughts on what are the latest updates and who might have inboxed you, then CONGRATULATIONS!But if not?well, time for some self therapy I guess.Remember "too much of anything is bad".Anyway that being said, back to my Facebook abstinence.

Put it on Paper

I've never been the type who puts everything into writing, makes daily 'what to do's' or checklists- I used to find it a little corny and just not my thing.Anyway, I decided to try and guess what-it makes a difference.There simply is a big difference between thinking things up in your head and putting them into paper.Like if it's just in your mind, you can easily 'delete' and get on with life but once it's on paper, every unaccomplished thing is a failure, a solid proof of your mismanagement.Once you get things on paper start to realize just how much time you actually have on your hands (I ended up running out of things to do) and how to make the best use of it.You get to think of all the things that should be a daily habit but somehow you don't seem to find time to fit them in.Once you write them down and start doing your very best to follow through, you get a unique sense of satisfaction.Like your day wasn't a waste and you used every single minute wisely. Well here are some of the things I've been able to do with my new 'finding':

>read at leas one chapter of the Bible daily
>read the day's text
>get the house clean before 10:00am
>do laundry
>prepare for all the meetings
>do research

It's only been a couple of weeks and I know it'll be harder to stick to it as time goes by but you'll never know what you can do unless you try right?So this is me trying to stop my 'come what may', 'unplanned', 'spur of the moment' life and start being a little organized.You're only young once, so if you don't do all you can with your time,you might wake up one day finally planning to make the most of your time but finding yourself with back pains, failing vision, a weak heart and every thing old age brings and realize it's actually too late.^_^

Happy Ever After

It's a fact that probably every girl alive has some idea of their perfect wedding, ideal dress, romantic getaway etc.It's also a fact that many rush into marriage with this fantasy in mind.I think children s' fairy tales have a lot to do with this, every story ends with a 'and they lived happily ever after'-something that couldn't be further than the truth. It's about time people realized that you're not in some 'dreamworld' waiting for your Prince Charming to sweep you off your feet and take you to your palace.There's no such thing as a 'perfect' partner and marriage doesn't end in a 'happily ever after'.So just how are you supposed to know that you're all grown up and not living in a fairytale world?Is it age?Well, that definitely plays a part but there really is something more.I think there's no such thing as being totally prepared.Sometimes, you don't know what you're doing and end up in the middle of something you didn't bargain for.We all grow up and change our minds and goals multiple times a year but if you find yourself committed but somehow not so ready do you have the right to back out?I guess it depends on the reason.If love has nothing to do with it and you just want more time to enjoy single life, I guess that's not good enough.In fact, if your willing to sacrifice all those 'wants' and stick to your commitment, you actually are showing that you actually are ready for a lifetime commitment.Anyway, bottom line is.Think a million times before entering any relationship, if you find yourself into something and change your mind?Again think a million times.No marriage is full of bliss but you just might find yourself living a 'Nearly happy ever after' if you make the right decisions.

FYI-post was by request so absolutely no personal issues involved..heheh:D