tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37448708530766191622012-02-16T04:54:28.006-05:00Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.comBlogger741100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-9729810404547383112012-02-07T13:25:00.000-05:002012-02-07T13:27:02.077-05:00

I was skimming through some poetry I'd written years ago and this one struck me with its simple beauty. Normally, I'm quite critical of my creative writing but this one is different. It's one of those that came through me rather than from me. Understand? See what you think. I originally wrote it in July 2004.One Love completes the circle One Love creates wholenessOne Love sings to me

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"A person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for. " ~ Thomas Edward BodettPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.6

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"GET ON WITH IT!"~Monty Python(Best Humor Ever!)

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This is so true! In the final analysis, it all comes back to teamwork. Ego is a meddlesome creature.The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them.~Benjamin Jowett 1817-1893, British scholar

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Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities.~Aldous Huxley 1894-1963, British author

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Chance makes our parents, but choice makes our friends.~Jacques Delille1738-1813, French poet<!--Session data-->

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The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others. Devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.~Mitch Albom(b. 1958- American best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician)<!--Session data--><!--Session data-->

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Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more.Anthony Robbins~1960-, American author, speaker, peak performance expert<!--Session data--><!--Session data-->

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-33644808396375906742009-10-06T07:37:00.001-04:002009-10-06T07:38:19.645-04:00

227: Days since I quit smoking458: Days I've known that true love is real12,053: Days I've been in the worldAnd 12,053 days is just enough time to have met and loved such wonderful people in my life - all of you (I hope you know) shape who I am today. Thank you :) Life is Good!Cheers,J.

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I believe the single most significant decision I can make on a day-to-day basis is my choice of attitude. It is more important than my past, my education, my bankroll, my successes or failures, fame or pain, what other people think of me or say about me, my circumstances, or my position. Attitude keeps me going or cripples my progress. It alone fuels my fire or assaults my hope. When my

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There is no failure except in no longer trying. There is no defeat except from within, no insurmountable barrier except our own inherent weakness of purpose.~Elbert Hubbard(1859-1915, American Author, Publisher)

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I completely agree with this quote... you must take care in order to get where you are going. :)"Take care of your body with steadfast fidelity. The soul must see through these eyes alone, and if they are dim, the whole world is clouded."~Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe(1749-1832, German Poet, Dramatist, Novelist)

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I just finished reading a book by Dr. Wayne Dyer called 10 Secrets of Success and Inner Peace. I absolutely love his work... I always feel so amazingly peaceful because of it. Not to mention it all makes so much sense! Below is quote from one of his books - simple, yet profound!"Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into." Wayne Dyer (b. 1940)~Renown author, speaker, "

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Just when I thought Life could not get any better after the cruise, it did! I met the most amazing man I've ever known. We got to chatting via email and phone calls based on the advice his mother. She obviously saw some special compatibility there... I am compelled to agree with her! It's so different that all I can do here is attempt to relate elements of our relationship... keep in mind

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OMG - I love this quote! It's essentially my mantra for everyday Life. I don't always achieve it, but I do give it the Harvard effort... Imagine if we all made this goal our own everyday? Enjoy!"Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house.Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor ... Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-60447268936970539812008-08-16T08:17:00.002-04:002008-08-16T08:20:44.765-04:00

I love this quote because of its simple truth. I have experienced it before and I am experiencing it now since the most amazing person I've ever met entered my Life six weeks ago. Enjoy! "You will recognize your own path when you come upon it, because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need." Jerry Gillies~American Author, Speaker

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-18784249163062002872008-08-12T10:54:00.002-04:002008-08-12T10:56:11.753-04:00

"Whatever does not destroy me makes me stronger."Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900)~ German Philosopher

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-65142756975897654092008-08-02T09:33:00.001-04:002008-08-02T09:36:40.862-04:00

"Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joys, and dividing our grief." ~ Joseph Addison (1672-1719)British Essayist, Poet, Statesman

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-18716154671780468612008-07-27T21:43:00.000-04:002008-11-13T10:45:07.472-05:00

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I have just found out the most thrilling news! I had my thyroid levels checked last Monday and discovered Thursday that all systems are running normal again! Yay! Eight months of hard work and discipline have paid off. While being monitored by my M.D. and my Nutritionist, I went on a wheat and sugar free diet while taking special supplements. This has effectively

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-8551351781444499092008-07-25T23:30:00.000-04:002008-11-13T10:45:07.674-05:00

I look around me and babies are cropping up everywhere! Is it catching? Is it an epidemic? Not hardly! I consider baby creation a blessing!To give you a quick idea of who in my world is having a baby, take a look at this list ~ in chronological order:Lisa, a sweet co-worker had her baby in June (her second child)Holley, my good friend is due in September (her third child)Shannon, my good friend

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-67696042776766904092008-07-22T21:09:00.004-04:002008-11-13T10:45:07.785-05:00

The last two weeks of work have involved moving the Help Desk (my job) to a new building. As you can imagine, it's an ongoing process. We are getting other people moved at the same time. For the most part we have settled in and have hit the ground running.As the new workflow starts to take shape, we've noticed a few office items that cannot be split up... master keys, refrigerator, wall clock,

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-10186687877531525892008-07-21T23:04:00.004-04:002008-11-13T10:45:07.922-05:00

I am coming to the conclusion that the biggest reason cruising is so relaxing is that there is music everywhere you go. Music for me is nearly transcendental! Where there is really good beat music, I love move to it. As the cruise went along, the more I found myself spontaneously and subconsciously moving to the music. On a cruise nobody cares if you're swaying in the breeze! In fact, it's

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-45513452199011299112008-07-20T20:25:00.005-04:002008-11-13T10:45:08.115-05:00

The second most relaxing moment of my cruise with Maria was, without a doubt, lying on the white sand of Cabbage Beach located on Paradise Island, Bahamas. We found the location due to our excellent tour guide, Eustace, during the previous day's tour. He showed us all of New Providence Island for $20 apiece. All of the native Bahamians we encountered were so gracious and hospitable. I would

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-89464367976361381342008-07-19T08:13:00.005-04:002008-07-19T08:36:03.432-04:00

Today's four quotes are all about being yourself. I believe that is the most difficult task we each have in our lifetimes. Enjoy!J.It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. ~e.e. cummings I think of life itself now as a wonderful play that I've written for myself, and so my purpose is to have the utmost fun playing my part. ~Shirley MacLaine Never apologize for showing feeling.

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-56316137946502589682008-07-18T08:48:00.000-04:002008-11-13T10:45:08.248-05:00

Has everyone here read The Celestine Prophecy? Good! We're all on the same page then! No, wait... there's a hand in the back... What? You've never heard of The Celestine Prophecy? OK, no problem! Here's a quick overview: it's a journey into self that explains through nine easy steps how there are no accidents in Life. Everything that happens is meant to happen. It also speaks to the

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-22194169015467083712008-07-17T07:48:00.001-04:002008-07-17T07:49:56.695-04:00

"The thing always happens that you really believe in. And the belief in a thing makes it happen. And I think nothing will happen until you thoroughly and deeply believe in it." ~Frank Lloyd Wright (1869-1959, American Architect)

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-44143712878406434202008-07-15T18:00:00.000-04:002008-07-15T21:46:26.807-04:00

This quote is all about energy. It accurately sums up how I feel about positive energy influencing happiness. It's all about wholeness and light. Enjoy!"Love the moment and the energy of the moment will spread beyond all boundaries."~Sister Corita Kent (1918-1986)Artist, Member of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-13770869029518296272008-07-13T22:20:00.004-04:002008-11-13T10:45:08.380-05:00

This weekend I started blogging about my cruise two weeks ago. Like a little robot I started with Day 1, Day 2, etc. Everything was in chronological order and clearly spelled out. In the wee hours of Sunday morning, I was reading back over those posts and all I could think was, "This is CRAAAAP!" It was so boring and so... predictable. So I am starting over with a fresh twist: I am going to

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-11516986608215951002008-07-11T21:00:00.007-04:002008-11-13T10:45:08.438-05:00

For those of you who don't know, I work at the IT Help Desk at Blue Ridge Community College. I'm very proud to work there. I am also a 2002 graduate. What makes BRCC such a great place to work is the people. I am fairly sure I would not be celebrating my five year tenure if not for the caring, intelligent people that make up BRCC.Like all work places, some days are so stressful that I just

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This is a great quote for someone who loves quotes!The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation.~Benjamin Disraeli (1804 - 1881)British politician

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-41432359266372785472008-07-09T20:45:00.005-04:002008-11-13T10:45:08.912-05:00

It's now Wednesday, a full five days after Maria and I said goodbye to the Sovereign of the Seas. The withdrawal of those six carefree days hit me like a ton of bricks today. I'll be writing more about my cruise experiences later, but for now I've got to express this discontent so that I can move on to happier posts.The best part of the whole cruise was that I came away with a refreshing

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-43470078113073961122008-07-09T18:00:00.000-04:002008-11-13T10:45:09.460-05:00

Ok, this is quite an amazing story, so sit back and get comfy! It's a study in roller coasters and the magic of opals. It all started one morning around 10am at work. It was my Mama's birthday, January 12th. Maria came flying down to my office with a manic look on her face. It was OK because I mirrored her expression. The James Blunt tickets just went on sale! Yay!We bought two tickets

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-10945948755722082732008-07-08T10:17:00.003-04:002008-07-08T10:20:48.249-04:00

Ok, this is a little different than the 'Quote of the Day' in that these are just random thoughts that I have... some are questions, some are revelations, some are just ramblings. Enjoy!Jaime says: Ok, I got my sea legs, now how do I give them back?!?!Cheers,J.

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-35366914530054546482008-07-07T21:03:00.005-04:002008-11-13T10:45:09.618-05:00

As many of you know, I work for Blue Ridge Community College. For the past few years, staff at the college have come together as a team to participate in the Asheville 48 Hour Film Project. Last Friday, I found out that the BRCC team won the entire competition. They took home Best Film. Incredible!Today I fully understood the enormity of winning this competition. Only 60 of these festivals

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Where in the World is Jaime?Once again, I've disappeared into the great blue yonder. There has been so much happening in the last three months I've barely had time to catch my breath! I am going to make a list below so that you can hold me accountable in the future. Something to the effect of, "Hey Jaime, what about that story about so-and-so you were going to tell me...?" I have already

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-15049914584529954642008-04-25T08:43:00.006-04:002008-04-25T08:45:55.391-04:00

I just love, love, love quotes by Albert Einstein. Today's quote is no exception. Enjoy!"There are only two ways to live your life. One as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."~Albert Einstein (1879-1955)German-born American Physicist

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-3783267368081397602008-04-10T13:50:00.002-04:002008-04-10T13:54:05.044-04:00

"I have always held firmly to the thought that each one of us can do a little to bring some portion of misery to an end."~Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965)Humanitarian, Theologian, Philosopher, Physician, Nobel Peace Prize 1952

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"Great work is done by people who are not afraid to be great."~Fernando Flores(1943-, Chilean engineer, philosopher, entrepreneur and politician)

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-87735580651760368552008-02-29T22:22:00.006-05:002008-11-13T10:45:09.896-05:00

...to the pressure of populating a MySpace page! The only reason I mention it here is that it does have a few more details about me than my blog. It's a smackdown of Details vs. Philosophy!Enjoy,J.

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-36973186879250013972008-02-26T23:29:00.002-05:002008-02-26T23:32:19.460-05:00

Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit. ~Peter Ustinov(1921-, British Actor, Writer, Director)

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-69046065313612343772008-02-26T23:04:00.006-05:002008-11-13T10:45:10.370-05:00

Ok, ok... I know it's unpardonable. I have no excuse for not posting since last July. I am shamed to admit I left all of you hanging in the middle of my summer vacation. I will quickly summarize the rest of the D.C. family extravaganza: All's well that ends well. Ha!It was wonderful and now that I look back on it, it was quite amazing that all 14 of us got together in one place for a whole

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Today can best be described as pockmarked without directions. We came close to having a SSS - Super Sister Smackdown! To make a long story short, Jennifer and I have wildly different driving styles. Having been broadsided in my MINI within the last year, I nearly went over the edge when she came to a full stop in the right lane of a 4 lane road (speed limit reduced because of a school). That

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-40097073013058407012007-07-12T08:16:00.000-04:002008-11-13T10:45:10.682-05:00

After all the power outage and ensuing adventures, all of us were content to just relax, recover and settle in. I took a picture during the power outages: see one on the left. Ha!Mostly we spent the day by the pool, playing water with the kids. All the kids, including Kiowa, love the water! Taylor (8 years old), being the oldest cousin here, is having a great time showing the younger cousins

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-83036818315881371302007-07-10T10:16:00.000-04:002008-11-13T10:45:10.918-05:00

As many of you know, I am taking my vacation in the D.C. area (Leesburg, VA) to reunite with my family. We haven't done this in 5 years or more. We took all 4 puppies and the kitchen sink. We decided to the cats to a kitty spa. The overriding theme of the reunion is to visit with my grandmother, Lois. The picture is of my grandmother in her new hat and matching purse. The 'reunionees'

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-138140216306863042007-07-02T22:22:00.000-04:002008-11-13T10:45:11.054-05:00

Since I may have shocked some of you with yesterday's post, I thought I'd post something a little lighter today. Plus, I wrote so much over the weekend, I'm spent. I'll let someone else do the writing!The following is a personality test at Tickle: Put Life to the Test. It's called "What's Your Goddess Identity?" If you have a moment, I recommend taking it... just for funsies, of course! My

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-40718897336343477552007-07-01T18:12:00.001-04:002008-11-13T10:45:11.467-05:00

Many of you may be wondering why I am single. Well, I have pretty good reasons and it was reinforced by my latest excursion to the M4W on the Asheville Craig's List. Or the M4W on the Greenville Craig's List! Take your pick!It has, in fact, been four years since I seriously dated anyone. My rule of thumb is to wait at least two years in between serious relationships (to clear out any bad ju-ju

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-26640273368821817082007-07-01T11:14:00.000-04:002008-11-13T10:45:11.672-05:00

WHY so pale and wan, fond lover? Prithee, why so pale?Will, when looking well can't move her, Looking ill prevail? Prithee, why so pale?Why so dull and mute, young sinner? Prithee, why so mute?Will, when speaking well can't win her, Saying nothing do 't? Prithee, why so mute?Quit, quit for shame! This will not move; This cannot take her.If of herself she will

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-9911898929741178712007-06-29T18:29:00.000-04:002008-11-13T10:45:11.814-05:00

In the past few weeks, I've had several people comment on my blog. One said, "I never knew this side of you." Another said that she read what I put on my blog and it gave her another perspective of certain situations. I thought to myself, "Wow! My blog is having an impact!" And then I had difficulty remembering, in detail, what I wrote. Uh-oh! So I just finished reading all my posts. Is it

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Once again, I've been slack in my blog. I apologize to all my faithful readers; it's heartless of me to just leave you hanging out there in cyberspace.... forced to read other blogs. Sacré bleu! So here goes... what's new with me...Recently, I've had a resurgence of soulmate happenings. Hints that lead me to believe I'm on the verge of something very good. Whether waking or dreaming, the air

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Hendersonville. Go ahead, say it. Small town USA. I've been living here for 12 years now and there have been a few times this little town surprises me. Saturday was one of them.I had a regularly scheduled hair appointment downtown at 10:30. Since Willowby wakes me up by 7:30 every morning and I realized Friday that my car inspection was out of date since March(!), I headed out early to get some

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At work, we have chipmunks. Normally I see only one. I knew there had to be more than one around because they have an extensive tunnel system under the sidewalks. Yesterday, I had the utter joy to see two chipmunks playing with each other. To my untrained eye, it looked like they were playing cops and robbers. This went on for about 3 minutes, as they darted in and around the grass and

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Yesterday, I attended my friend's wedding in Swannanoa. Eric and Crissy were married outside under a gazebo. The weather was absolutely perfect - sunny, not too hot, with gentle breezes. Thankfully, bees and other flying critters weren't out in droves.As I told the bride and groom, that was the most fun I've ever had at a wedding. Great music, all the traditional wedding rituals and some special

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I was watching Criminal Minds last night and the quote they summed up the show with is:"Nothing is permanent in this wicked world - not even our troubles."~Charles ChaplinIsn't that calming? I know I get so easily caught up in the day to day moments quite frequently. I thank God I have people surrounding me to remind me that most everything is ephemeral. Enjoy your day,Jaime

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Talk not of wasted affection; affection never was wasted.~ Henry Wadsworth LongfellowWonderful thought! So the next time you think you've shown too much care and affection for someone else, remember this quote. Provided it's a mutual affection of course. :)

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For a full 12 hours after the EJ concert in Greenville, SC, I remained speechless! It was that great. It took me that long to absorb the whole experience. I paid an exorbitant amount of money for the 5th row floor seat, but it was so worth it! Thanks to my friend, Daniel, I got EJ's autograph. Woo-hoo! I plan on laminating it before adding it to my scrapbook.He performed several songs from

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Ok, ok... I know! It's been nearly a month since I last posted. And you're saying, "WTF? I've gone into f****ing withdrawal... where's my Jaime blog??" A lot has happened since then...The beach/chaperone trip was great. I really enjoyed spending time with my coz, Meg, and all her friends. Holla, girls! They are all extremely talented and intelligent... makes me hopeful for the future! We had

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The difference between one man and another is not mere ability...it is energy.~Thomas Arnold(1795-1842, British educator, scholar)I love this quote. I know there were/are several situations in my student career and professional career that reflect this. There have been many times that I was not the smartest or most qualified person for the task, but I loaded in a positive attitude and a certain

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How monotonous the sounds of the forest would be if the music came only from the Top Ten birds.~Dan BennettHow true! I love this quote because it's a great example of *why* we should embrace diversity everyday...J.

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To make up for the last few lazy weekends, I've been a whirlwind this weekend. I unpacked three boxes, straightened up some junk that's been lying around my bedroom for 5 months, washed bed linens and washed all my clothes for next week. Whew! Oh, and I scrubbed down my bathroom...I did all this because I am traveling to the beach next weekend. As I was knee deep in cleansers, I began to

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What would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?-- Robert Schuller

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This is the "Happy Face" on the Galle Crater, near the Argyre Planitia impact basin on Mars. I am using this image because Life is good!I'm currently reading The Wisdom of the Enneagram and learning all sorts of new things about myself. According to the the RHETI Sampler on http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ I am a type 6: The Loyalist. My results also showed strongly for types 2 and 5: The

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I've been doing a lot of the sharing so far and I'd like to know a little about my readers! I came across a "suggestion" in a Dove chocolate wrapper (hey, whatever!) and it read, "Decorate your life." So I want to know:How do you decorate your life???I'll post my thoughts on how I decorate my life soon. I look forward to hearing your answers!J.

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Current Read: Chill Factor by Sandra BrownCurrent Mood: Exhausted, but contentOk, so State didn't take the ACC title this year, but damn they played awesome bball! And I must be happy that a Carolina team took the title. :) Rah, rah Carolina! Carolina!I just spoke with my Dad, Jim, to wish him a happy birthday. (Holla, Daddy-O!!) He's 29 again... forever young! Rock on, Dad! As we were

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State has a date with Carolina today at 12:30! (That's 11:30 for those you who haven't patched your daylight savings time or set your clocks forward) The Pack's gonna do it this year, I can feel it in my bones! Here we go, Tobacco Road!

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<<Le coeur a ses raisons que la raison ne connaît point.>>-Blaise Pascal (19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) French mathematician, physicist, and theologian"The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of."This has been a favorite quote of mine for many, many years. I put this one on here especially for my sister, Jenn. Call me anytime, sista, when you feel the need to work on the

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Today was another weird one. I was still kind of floating from my dream the other night until lunchtime. We had a group troop to the cafeteria for Mediterranean food. I couldn't help but feel that my ex-friend (see "Is it the full moon?" post) was trying to thumb her nose at me. Probably illusory snubs, but enough to kill my mood. Then, all the lunch rice contraindicated with my sleepiness and I

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So, it's official. NCSU just cleaned the court with Duke! One OT, State won by 5. It was truly beautiful. I've never seen such an amazing reverse layup, courtesy of Atsur. I think the new State coach, Sidney Lowe is the ticket to the championship. Woo-hoo! Helluva first day!Funny story: In preparation for the 1st ACC weekend of the season, Mom went to Sam's Club. As I unloaded a 6lb. lasagna, a

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Ok, so 'Quote of the Day' tends to indicate that there's only one quote per day, but I just love collecting quotes! Here's another:What is that you express in your eyes?It seems to me more than all the printI have read in all my life.-Walt WhitmanCool, eh? I read a lot, so this quote speaks quite loudly to me. :)

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I write poetry from time to time. As it is with most of the poetry I write, it seems to come through me rather than from me. This poem you're about to read is exciting for me... it rhymes! My poetry normally doesn't rhyme, so enjoy!Through your maze I seeA clearer version of me.A bright, shining visionfor anyone to see.Beautiful in its simplicityand simple in its truth ~I get a glimpse of what it

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Have you learned the lessons only of those who admired you, and were tender with you, and stood aside for you? Have you not learned great lessons from those who braced themselves against you, and disputed passage with you?Walt Whitman

Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682935597988002650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3744870853076619162.post-64772650920249712562007-03-07T21:44:00.000-05:002007-03-08T20:29:03.035-05:00

What a strange week this has been! Some things have gone supremely well. The rest... disastrously bad. Is anybody else feeling that?I had a major riff with a close friend and now she won't talk with me. Here's the gist of it... over the past several months there have been a series of small disappointment stemming from our friendship. I am not a confrontational person by nature, so I usually let

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Big jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones.Ralph Waldo Emerson(1803-1882, American poet, essayist)

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Well, here I go... blogging my soul out. A friend suggested I start a blog. I suppose he's done with my long emails about my philosophy of life! (E: Get that damn monkey off my back!)Actually, the reasons he gave for it are excellent. I love to write, express and debate. An added benefit is that it's an opportunity to connect with others from all over the world. I never considered myself the type

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