Laugh and Laugh

People say that laughing is the best medicine. I am completely agree with the statement. I love how it feels when I can really laugh. It feels like all the burdens inside me are all gone. It feels like I can fly because I am able to release all the 'toxic' thoughts inside me. The best time is when you can laugh with your friends, boyfriend, girlfriend or families. I hope this weekend we can all fill up our weekend with the days full of laughter and happiness.

Don't whine - laugh.
Roy Castle

We don't laugh because we're happy - we're happy because we laugh.
William James

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Today is a beautiful day..

Have you read about this story of a blind little boy? If you haven't, this posting is about the little boy. It is such an inspiring story about how we perceive this world. It shows us that the way we are living in this world is the reflection on how we view what life is all about. The story also teaches us to always be thankful to what we have.

A story of a blind boy

A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: ‘I am blind, please help.’ There were only a few coins in the hat.

A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new words. Soon the hat began to fill up.

A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were.

The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, ‘Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write?’ The man said, ‘I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a different way.’

What he had written was:
‘Today is a beautiful day and I cannot see it.’

Do you think the first sign and the second sign were saying the same thing? Of course both signs told people the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind.

The second sign told people they were so lucky that they were not blind. Should we be surprised that the second sign was more effective?

Moral of the Story:

• Be thankful for what you have.
• Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently and positively.

(image from here)

rainy day..

Have you ever realized that adults less to enjoy the rain? I realized that as we grow older, we don;t dance in the rain again just like we used to do back in our childhood time.Those time when all we can think of is just play, play and play. It is raining now when I'm making this posting and I have here beside me a really warm cup of tea. I am also thinking about what most people do when it's raining, adults especially. Things that I often do when it's raining outside are reading, sleeping or watching movies. Sometimes rain can also inspires me to write. How about you? If you have no idea what to do when it's raining, here are some ideas you can use. Not those very innovative and big ideas but just those simple ones. The ones I can assure you that you'll have a great time on a rainy day. So, don't feel grumpy when it's raining...Just enjoy the rain as we enjoy it when we were just a kid=) Ten Ways for Adults to Enjoy a Rainy Day

#1: Take Pictures - Rainstorms are beautiful things to look at. As the storm rolls in, grab your camera and take pictures. This is a wonderful way for adults to enjoy a rainy day, because it forces you to get outside and be creative

#2: Movie Marathon - When's the last time you spent the whole day watching movies? I bet it's been a while. The next time you're faced with a rainy day, break out your favorite movies and actually enjoy them. While the kids are playing in their room, you could take the time and actually watch movies that adults enjoy, rather than mindless drivel.
#3: Catch Up on Reading - We've all got huge stacks of books that we keep meaning to read, but with today's hectic lifestyle it's hard to find time to do so. But, a rainy day is the perfect time to catch up on your reading. If you have kids, don't just reserve this activity for adults. Encourage your kids to read as well.

#4: Recycle Old Magazines - Along with becoming an adult, comes a thousand different magazine subscriptions. There are magazines you don't even remember subscribing to and you never have time to read them all. The ones that you have read, all contain information that you found useful so you've decided to keep them. When a rainy day arrives, take time to cut out the useful information you've found and tape it into a notebook. Then you'll have all the information you need in one spot.
#5: Cook Your Favorite Comfort Food - During the week, many adults turn to fast food or a quick meal, but a rainy day can be different. On a rainy day, prepare your favorite comfort food. Whether it's meatloaf of a turkey dinner, take the time to actually make a delicious meal from scratch. This is something that is good for the soul.

#6: Bake a Cake - When's the last time you made a cake from scratch? Never?!? Well, it's time you got in the kitchen and made a cake. A rainy day is the perfect time for adults to work on their baking skills, as long as the recipe doesn't contain yeast. Cakes and frostings are both easy to prepare and find millions of recipes online.

#7: Play a Board Game - Adults seem to forget the simple pleasure that comes from playing a board game. Adults also might not realize that there are games that are made just for them. If you and your partner had big plans for the weekend, stay home playing a fun and exciting board game.
#8: Take a Nap - The best time to sleep is during a rain storm. So, the next rainy day that comes along, take advantage of it and catch up on your sleep. Too many adults spend days working long hours and rarely get the amount of sleep that they should. A nap is a wonderful way to enjoy a rainy day.

#9: Work on a Craft - With all the electronics that fill and adult's home, it's hard to remember to take time to enjoy the crafts that you use to work on. Pull out your cross-stitch books or quilt patterns and make something with your own two hands.

#10: Go Shopping - A rainy day is the perfect time for adults to go shopping. Many people stay home on rainy days, so you'll have a much more enjoyable time. You'll actually be able to shop without feeling rushed.(source from associatedcontent - images from weheartit.com and imgfave.com)

Bookends

I love books..I keep them all in my rooms. And when I see these bookends oooooh I'm loving it. Especially the one with the fish bowl, so cute. This reminds me that I should buy one good bookend because I am now using a huge candle to hold the books..oh silly me.

(source from oddee.com)

Circus theme..

I found these circus inspired decor photography by Ditte Isager from Edge. I always love to see circus theme photography because it's always full of colors and always cheerful. And this photos I think are unique because usually the circus theme photo applied only for the fashion photos. But this one, it is applied on the decor photo shoots. Really nice and colorful of course=)

^Just be happy^

I am going to open this day with a happy and cheerful feelings. For me it is very important to have a good mood the moment you open your eyes. No matter how the day will be hard on you, just be happy. Another day will be wasted if you spend the day feeling grumpy, sad or low. We always have to think that everyday is a wonderful day...everyday brings opportunities and happiness. So, whatever it is you're doing today, have it with a very good mood...

This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place is something that you have left behind…let it be something good.
~Unknown

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