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Are you a writer? 2007-12-26 10:06:00 Recently, I have been reading a book regarding motivation for writers and the inspiring stories from writers themselves. Most of the experiences are really down to earth but there are some profound ones too. Mostly are about how people "knew" in their minds and hearts that there is a writer in them. Some realized this fact when they were kids, whereas others felt "complete" when they write after they had grown up or even reach their 60s or more.Do you feel the same? What motivates you to write or blog? Some of these writers (from the book that I've read) have stories in their heads so to speak when they are on their own. Such as walking along a quiet street or road, they will have characters and plots talking and moving about in their minds! Then there was an experience by a jogger who had to use a recorder to record her ideas while she walks or jogs. She will pretend that she is talking to her best friend on the tape recorder and when she gets home, she will rewind and play her "conv ...

Wine For You 2007-12-26 04:50:00 Wine has been described as "God's gift that make the heart of mortal man rejoice." Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermentation of grape juice. The natural chemical balance of grapes is such that they can ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes or other nutrients.Where about on the internet can one go to search for the best of the best of wine? Where can one find other wine lovers who can recommend some good wine to us since not everyone has the same taste? You can check this unique site TasteVine (http://www.tastevine.com). The site offers wine lovers to taste, describe and rate a certain product, and then using a unique identifier to create your own TasteID. So may it be red wine, white wine, Merlot or Chardonnay readers and viewers can gauge for themselves whether the review or taster has the same taste and the reader can then decide to try out new products as recommended by similar TasteID members.There is a list of wineries for your perusal. Feel free to he ...

Practical Bible Counsel for Our Day 2007-12-25 23:57:00 This month most Christian folks will have step up activities in their churches and homes. What about giving more thought to what God's Word, the Bible has to offer regarding our day? Besides giving us a solid basis for hope in the future, the Bible also helps us to have a happier life today. For instance, God's Word gives unsurpassed practical advice on marriage, family life, human relations, finding happiness, and many other subjects. Consider just a few examples.Think before you speak: "There exists the one speaking thoughtlessly as with the stabs of a sword, but the tongue of the wise ones is a healing." - Proverbs 12:18Avoid petty jealousy: "A calm heart is the life of the fleshly organism, but jealousy is rottenness to the bones." - Proverbs 14:30Discipline your children: "Train up a boy according to the way for him; even when he grows old he will not turn aside from it." "A boy let on the loose will be causing his mother shame." - Proverbs 22:6; 29:15Be forgiving: Jesus said: " ...

Love Never Fades 2007-12-25 23:02:00 Wordless WednesdayLove is long-suffering and kind. Love is not jealous, it does not brag, does not get puffed up, does not behave indecently, does not look for its own interests, does not become provoked. It does not keep account of the injury. It does not rejoice over unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. - 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 ...

Bathroom Accessories 2007-12-24 15:48:00 There is something captivating with glass in bathrooms. I don't mean the mirror though that is a good reason to be in the bathroom longer, but glass sinks and bathroom shelves. For example this Lucy-Tyrone Glass Basin Set with Shelves on the left simply looks cool and relaxing. I can just imagine myself pampering and chilling out with a bathroom set like that.Bathroom accessories had come a long way. These days there are taps that automatically turned on with water running when you put your hand under the tap. Then there are the push button ones instead of knobs. However, I fancy the ones that has a lever because my palms or fingers don't really have to touch the tap before and after washing. I mean it can be turn on and off using the elbow instead. See photo on the right for the Hudson Reed Kia Bath taps in a pair. Taps also come in fanciful designs. Take a look at the glass waterfall basin tap on the left. It looked really futuristic and chic. It provides a different ambiance to th ...

Curious as a Cat- Week 97 2007-12-24 08:41:00 1) If God agreed to grant you one favor, what would you ask? Good health. 2) If you could only give one gift to someone (with cost not an issue), what would you give and to whom? A car for my hubby. Nothing fanciful but a practical one. Now we are sharing. 3) If you could have one extra hour each day to do only one thing, what would you do in that hour?Read. 4) Who is the person you know with the freest spirit? Free spirit means somebody not afraid to flout convention: somebody who lives the way he or she wants to, regardless of what convention dictates or what others expect Jesus Christ since he had a purpose to fulfilled on earth, he did what he was to do despite being very unpopular with the religious leaders of his time. Conventionally, for people from his background, folks get married and have children. But Jesus had to preach the good news of the Kingdom and therefore he was always on the move to do the preaching work. 5) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see th ...

Exploring the Cities of Barcelona and Berlin 2007-12-23 22:57:00 Barcelona is the second largest Spanish city in population and the principal industrial and commercial center of the country. Barcelona has a long sporting tradition and is well known after it has hosted the successful 1992 Summer Olympics as well as several matches from the 1982 Football World Cup.Barcelona has a lot to offer tourist in terms of architectural monuments and a feast of beautiful buildings. Consider the The Sagrada Família church (photo on the right), which is one of the remarkable work of architect Antoni Gaudí, can be seen throughout the city. There are also many museums, venues for live music and theaters, opera theaters and concert halls. If you prefer the outdoors, Barcelona also have many parks and beaches for the whole family.Berlin is the capital and largest city of the Federal Republic of Germany. The metropolis is home to world-renowned universities, research institutes, sporting events, orchestras, museums and personalities. Berlin's urban landscape and hi ...

Unconcious Mutterings- Week 255 2007-12-22 23:44:00 Health :: Precious Tacky :: CheapHeels :: Cracked Yay! :: Scored Model :: Glamour Gather :: Collect Best gift ever :: LoveClients :: Customers Stomp :: Feet Clothing :: Fashion ...

Blog Readability Test 2007-12-22 23:30:00 Hmm...I wonder if there were any big and difficult words that I use in this blog? I have this rating for my blog's Readability Test.Some folks felt surprised that their blog's test results showed only high school level, I mean they felt insulted. But I would rather folks understand what I am writing about rather than having difficult words that puts people off. What do you think? ...

Here in My Car I Feel Safest of All 2007-12-21 08:53:00 If money were no concern and LOOKS the only consideration, what car would get yourself? (pictures for questions like this are always nice!) Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (photo on the right) If money were no concern and YOUR LIFESTYLE the only consideration, what car would you get yourself?Perodua Viva (the car that I have now-see photo below)What is the best thing about your current car? If you do not own a car, what is the best thing about the car you most often ride in? Compact for parking and yet engine is powerful for city driving. A lot of the features are really considerate of the driver. Nothing specific, but just little things like the lightings, adjusting the side view mirrors from driver's side, etc. * If cars could be skinned the way cell phones, laptop computers, and iPods can, what would be a really cool skin for your car? Just plain apple green will do.If you were going to decorate a friend’s car with a custom-made skin as a practical joke, whose car would you skin and what ...

Friday Fill In #51 2007-12-21 08:28:00 1. Snow is beautiful.2. I'm looking forward to finish reading a book about writer's experiences and motivational stories.3. Curling up quietly with my book is the best comfort for my cold ever!4. One of my favorite old tv shows is Scarecrow and Mrs. King.5. I'm done with getting fatter. I am determine to put off the extra weight.6. The most enjoyable thing around the holidays is less traffic on the road.7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to resting and recuperating from a flu, tomorrow my plans include more rest as I think the flu will not subside yet and Sunday, I want to meet some friends if I feel better! ...

S for Serena 2007-12-20 14:11:00 This is a tag by Liza. Looks kind of fun.Here’s how it works:Use the first letter of your name to answer each question. Must be places or names…Nothing made up. Can’t use own name for boy/girl’s name question. If can’t answer, skip to next one.1. Famous Singer: Sammi Cheng (photo)2. Four Letter Word: Saga3. Street: Sultan Sulaiman (Jalan Sultan Sulaiman-in Malay, Street or Road is put in front of the name) 4. Colour: Silver5. Gifts/Present: Silverware6. Vehicle: Serena (Nissan)-photo7. Things in Souvenir Shop: Sun glasses8. Boy Name: Steven9. Girl Name: Sonia10. Movie title: Stardust11. Drink: Smoothie12. Occupation: Secretary13. Celebrity: Sandra Bullock14. Magazine: Seventeen15. U.S. City: San Francisco16. Pro Sports: Squash (not too sure about this answer)17. Fruit: Strawberry18. Reason for Being Late to work: Slipped on banana peel19. Something you throw away: Stained non-washable garments20. Something you shout: Stop! Wait for me.I tag Joel, moM, Florinda, Patois, Elaine ...

A trip to Romantic Paris and Colourful Spain 2007-12-19 07:16:00 Paris will always be the symbol of romance and love. Movies have been made and the landmarks are beautiful and feminine structures such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum helped to us to envision it all. Nevertheless, there are more than these famous landmarks to visit. This capital city of France is today one of the world's leading business and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities.Whether it is for the purpose of shopping, searching for restaurants, visiting the museums and public gardens, admiring the boulevards and monuments, architecture and music, everywhere you go in Paris there is something new to discover. You will discover many of these pleasures as you travel around Paris, visiting the 'great' sights, of which there are many. To be practical, accommodations can be located at hoteles en parisWhen I think of Spain, I see ...

Fred Flintstone's Sister? 2007-12-19 06:24:00 Wordless WednesdayYabba dabba dooooooooo!!!!Wonder how that would fare going uphill? ...

Feel like an escaped prison convict 2007-12-19 03:23:00 I walked in to this chic hair salon today. I needed a hair cut badly. Although I keep my hair short, the ends were already touching my neck. This irritates my skin which will break out in rashes. After asking and agreeing to the appropriate price for washing and cutting, I sat down at one of the posh looking sofa chairs. It was comfortable.After the washing, the hair dresser asked how would I like my hair cut? I gave my usual instructions to keep it short and he started to work on it immediately. I had to put down my spectacles while he do his work. Now, I must say that he was very confident in his snipping and trimming. Never a falter nor hesitation at all! As I've said, I had short hair but I can "sense" even without my spectacles on that A LOT of hair had been cut off! Still I didn't really panic.When the hair dresser finally brought the large hand held mirror to show me the back of my head, I put on my spectacles and did I get the shock of my life or what?!! I couldn't believe m ...