Archive for December, 2006

Ideas for mom’s wedding

Sunday, December 31st, 2006
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From:

Purple/Lavendar & Turquoise/Teal color theme - candied or plain violets on the cake, custom m&m color mix in tulle bags for favors, tulle/organza/satin ribbons for veil & bouquets, doves & ribbons & cross on stationary, lavendar bridesmaids, colored sugar instead of rice? layer watercolor style fabric with contrasting tulle over it for alter and/or tables. Afternoon wedding? Buffet style reception with cookies from me, dips from mom’s fiance, nuts, breads, fruits, etc.

Random stuff

Sunday, December 31st, 2006
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Here’s the original photo every day guy I mentioned remembering (from when I was taking design classes) in a previous post (that linked to a knock off).

Also, a way cool solid metal pen I’m going to have to show my mom.

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Games & Scores

Sunday, December 31st, 2006
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Aries & My profile

Sunday, December 31st, 2006
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Most if not all of this is from http://www.astrology.com/. This info is from a Word doc started May 5th, 2002.

Foreplay by the Signs
Aries doesn’t have time for foreplay.
Aries seeks to gratify themselves.
3 = High, 2 = Medium, 1 = Low

Aries
Caring 1
Daring 3
Devoted 2
Flirtatious 3
Jealous 2
Libido 3
Playful 3
Possessive 2
Romantic 3

Pisces
Those with their Venus in Pisces are often in love with the notion of being in love. Not very real, eh? Call it fantasy if you will, but those enjoying this placement are sensitive, compassionate and romantic souls who simply march to the beat of a different drummer. Much like the Fish who grace their House of Love, these folks love to swim in the sea of love. It’s wet, wild and wonderful in there! Even so, this intense desire to be in love can lead to seeing what they want to see, not what is really there. How can this be? Isn’t love supposed to be beautiful and true? Once again, a bit of fantasy mixed with reality, but that’s what happens when Venus is visited by Pisces. As well, those with their Venus in Pisces see love and sexuality as spiritual experiences: a state of love is not worth achieving unless it is accompanied by complete transcendence and bliss. Not everyone can swim in this sea, but for those who can, it’s a complete experience. Having your Venus in Pisces may mean that you spend a lot of time explaining yourself, especially where affairs of the heart are concerned. That’s okay, because these people would only want to be with someone who appreciates, and understands, their often misunderstood soul.

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Sun Opposition Pluto with an orb between 1 and 3 degrees

Power struggles plague your relationships. Either you become the dominant partner out of a fear of being controlled or you become very passive, controlling indirectly through guilt or manipulation. Your father may have been emotionally abusive to you.

Venus Opposition Saturn with an orb between 1 and 3 degrees

Since you were a child you have felt you could not just be yourself and be loved. You had to earn your love in some way by being or doing something special. You are far more self-protective than most people realize. Your best love partners are also work partners.

Mercury Conjunct Mars with an orb between 3 and 5 degrees

Since you tend to be rather irritable and sharp-tongued at times you require a partner with a sense of humor who is not too thin-skinned. You are bright, curious and restless and enjoy the company of those who are equally high-spirited and enterprising.

Sun Trine Neptune with an orb between 3 and 5 degrees

One of your great strengths is your sensitivity. You tune in easily to the psyches of other people and, while you may not notice the color of their eyes, have an almost eerie understanding of their private inner worlds. Your close ties are very private.

Mercury Trine Jupiter with an orb between 3 and 5 degrees

You have a quality people trust and you are often sought after as a confidante or an advisor. You have high moral and ethical standards and it is imperative that anyone you’re close to is a person of the highest integrity. You prefer well-educated people.

Aries Friendship Profile
As fire can be a fleeting thing, so can be the friendship of a Ram. If you want to call an Aries up for a night on the town, you’ll have an exciting companion for the evening — but don’t try to make plans for next week. This Sign needs variety in their friendships. If one group of people can’t keep up with their constantly changing interests, they’ll move on to new friends. Not that they ever lack for companionship: The Ram is well liked for their edge, so making new friends is never a big problem. Friends are nice, but not exactly necessary for independent Aries, who doesn’t need a big group to have fun. When they are in one, though, their competitive nature is liable to get the better of them. Don’t try to borrow even a cup of sugar from this one. Ruled by the First House of Self, selfishness can sometimes take the upper hand when it’s a choice between people and possessions. On the other hand, the Ram can be very warm toward their friends. As long as Aries feels that they are the number one friend in your life, you can count on having an exciting, albeit brief, whirlwind of fun.

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Your Moon is in Leo

Warm, loving, and generous in your affections, you inspire tremendous devotion and loyalty in your loved ones. This is good, since you would never settle for anything less! You want to be adored and worshipped like the king or queen that you feel you are, and it is difficult for anyone to resist the warmth and attention you lavish on those you care about. You have a great deal of pride and need to be recognized and appreciated. The way to really hurt your feelings is to ignore you. You are genuine, sincere, and have a strong sense of personal integrity. You hate emotional games and dishonesty.

Your Mercury is in Pisces

You are more of a poet than a rational scientist, for your mind does not function in a strictly logical, linear fashion. The language of music, art, or poetry is natural to you, and you are also able to think in highly abstract and symbolic terms. Translating your thoughts and impressions into concrete, everyday language may be difficult for you at times and consequently you may appear less intelligent or at least less quick-witted and verbal than others. This was especially true of you as a child, and you probably daydreamed a good deal also. You are intuitive and are able to sense what others’ thoughts and feelings are, even before they say anything to you. You often form an opinion about a person or situation without much factual knowledge of them, and your impressions are usually correct. You can be somewhat absent-minded and you become so immersed in your own thoughts that you overlook things in your immediate, tangible environment. You are extremely open-minded and believe that anything is possible. Intangible or spiritual forces seem just as real to you as anything in the concrete world. Your imagination and your sympathetic understanding of other people are two of your greatest gifts.

Virgo Karmic
Your obsession with perfectionism and order can leave you feeling frustrated and in a rut. You have an almost compulsive attention to detail which may have been learnt from a parent or authority figure. Often times you discourage yourself and others from trying new things simply because they won’t be done the way you think they should be. Your karmic path is to always feel trapped within the lines and yet afraid to color outside of them. Fear is the basic motivation behind this desire for order — it is the only way you know of controlling your environment. If you are capable of overcoming this fear — letting go of control — you have a chance of developing an imaginative side where your practicality could become a valuable asset.

Aries: Karmic Life Lessons

Aries is a fiery energy, fearless and brazen, forthright and honest. Those born under its influence are positive, energetic people with a true zest for life. However, the old saying “Look before you leap” could be Aries’s mantra, and “honest to a fault” can definitely describe the Ram! If there were one thing Aries would most benefit from mastering, it would be patience. Aries is the most impatient Sign of the Zodiac and this tends to cause trouble on scales large and small.

Most people born under Aries’s influence experience everything in a heady, impassioned way; they want what they want right now and they can’t stand to wait! Certain things in life require patience and finesse, however. From affairs of the heart to education to cooking, certain endeavors call for a slow and steady approach. As it reflects the Cardinal Quality, Aries has lots of energy to start something new, but little of the dedication required to carry things through to the end, especially if something starts to become boring or tedious. This quality may cost Aries a great deal; especially in making major decisions (like “Should I drop out of med school?” or “Should I dump my steady sweetheart and marry the person I met last night at the Hula Club?”), Aries would do well to learn to slow down and sleep on it. Stop and think, “What will I lose if I drop this now, just because I’m bored? And what will I gain if I stay and follow it through to completion?”

Aries’s impetuous nature partially stems from the “me first” way in which Aries tends to view the world. As it is the first Sign of the Zodiac, Aries wants to be first — and best — in everything. This can result in a truly competitive nature. In team sports or on the job front, Aries may not be the best team player; after all, being overly competitive can sometimes be summed up in two words — sore loser. And we’re all bound to lose sometimes, aren’t we? It’s important for those born under the Aries influence to learn to be a gracious loser, in the odd moment of their defeat (since Aries doesn’t let defeat happen often!). Learn to step aside from time to time and allow other people their time in the spotlight; your time will surely return quickly, since Aries is a born star!

Stepping aside for someone else to enjoy center stage is a difficult thing for a true Aries to do. Many relationship problems for an Aries stem from selfishness and insensitivity; in a romantic relationship or a friendship or with family, Aries tends to forget the other person also has feelings, wants and needs. The joy of giving pleasure and satisfaction to another person can be even greater than the joy of receiving it; if Aries learns this lesson, it will open up the boundaries of love and sexual satisfaction to the joys of generosity.

Aries can look to other Signs of the Zodiac to learn its Karmic lessons. Cancer possesses the nurturing impulse that Aries may lack; those born under Aries’s influence can look to their Cancer friends to learn the value of sensitivity and emotional connection with loved ones. They can look to their Libra friends to learn the benefits of team efforts and partnerships, since Libra is all about working together. From Capricorn Aries can learn the about hard work and dedication, about pushing through something even when it has become boring and tedious.

Your Neptune is in Sagittarius

You are part of a 14 year group of people that are extremely idealistic and farsighted in their dreams. Your age group is very liberal and expansive in outlook, and consequently churches become much more flexible and more eclectic in their approach during your life time. Religions that do not adapt to the broad-minded attitude of your age group simply are unable to attract very much interest and involvement from you.

A great deal of metaphysical musing and speculation is evident in your age group, and there is a very strong interest in all manner of psychic phenomena, UFO’s, prophecy, etc. This interest will open many new doors and insights, but will also often lead to a great deal of fantasizing and speculation that is taken more seriously than it should be.

Aries
The sign of the Ram is graced by the element of Fire, and if you were to use one word to describe Aries, it could easily be heat. People born under this sign have a passion and red-hot energy, which often proves irresistible. It’s certainly never boring! Aries likes to initiate relationships, and the role of seducer comes to them easily. This sizzling romance dance will only work on those strong enough to stay in the game, because Aries wants a partner who can go toe-to-toe with them, whether it’s over lunch or under the covers. Aries likes to get its way and often pits the wishes of self against what is best for the partnership, which can lead to conflict. These battles, though, are often foreplay, which can result in some sexy fireworks of their own. The Ram is possessed of a great physicality, a sense of adventure, is wildly flirtatious and loves to play.

Aries and Romance
Aries loves the hunt and will do whatever it takes to get the prize they want. The question in their mind will often be whether it’s a prize worth keeping. Aries will take risks during the chase and would love the object of their affections to do the same. That give-and-take can keep things more than interesting and going for quite some time. There is no doubt that Aries is seductive and will prove hard to resist. Sparks will fly in this competitive pas de deux, and it’s all the better where the Ram is concerned. A mental attraction for impassioned Aries is often the first step and the indicator as to whether things will progress. If things work their way down — watch out! Once hooked, Aries loves strokes and tender caresses and a lover who will tell them that they are the best.

Aries in Relationships
The demanding and passionate Ram needs an equally self-possessed lover to stimulate them and set them on fire. If not, what’s the point? Aries can be fiercely loyal, yet self-centered at the same time, so their partner needs to exhibit confidence and a sense of when to give them the space they need. The occasional bouts of temper exhibited by Aries are best dealt with if they are used as a prelude to a deeper understanding and the sizzle that comes with kissing and making up. Aries will stick with a relationship as long as it’s hot (and fireworks are key to this Fire Sign), but if things start to cool down, it won’t be long before they hit the road. The ideal Aries soul mate may be someone who is never, ever dull.

Aries in Love
Aries is a moving target where love is concerned, always looking, seeking and often finding. It can be very hard to resist the Ram’s magnetic charms. The aura surrounding those born under this sign is one of intensity and intrigue, so many will be tempted to step up to the plate. This is exactly what Aries wants: many opportunities to play the game of love. Some things will work, and some won’t, but the game is surely fun! The beauty of it all is that Aries flourishes in love, becoming a more sensuous, understanding and feeling soul. As long as Aries remembers how to share, and the beauty of an us, things can go far.

Aries and Sex
The Ram is more of a tiger where sex is concerned and, like many other sleek animals, loves the hunt — that steady pursuit of the ultimate prize. Aries is a physical and fearless lover and is blessed with the stamina to go all night long. They are not afraid to experiment sexually in their quest for pleasure, which means an open-minded lover is a must. The Mile-High Club must have been invented for these folks! It’s safe to say that Aries’ lover must be able to satisfy, or the Ram will move on. The dominant sexual partner will likely be the Ram, and while eroticism is important, a mental connection is also favored by this sign. As if Aries weren’t passionate and demanding enough, they also want to be made to feel secure in a sexual relationship, lest jealousy rear its ugly head.

What Aries Needs
Aries doesn’t generally need hearts and flowers to give them a warm and fuzzy glow. What’s far more important to members of this sign is to find a partner who is equally strong and self-possessed and who will challenge them to greater heights, both mental and physical. The person who can draw them out and make them better is a keeper. It also helps if Aries’ partner can handle the occasional fiery argument and master the art of making up. Sexual adventurers are also very attractive to the Ram, whether it’s acrobatics between the sheets or the art of touching. There’s no shortage of libido here!

The Aries lover is passionate, adventurous and energetic, loves romance and revels in the art of the chase. Those who can stand the heat will be rewarded with a loyal companion who will take them to greater heights. Life with Aries is never boring, so get ready for the ride of a lifetime!

Dear Abby snippets

Sunday, December 31st, 2006
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http://www.uexpress.com/dearabby/

These are all from prior to January 20, 2002.

TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR A LONG AND PEACEFUL LIFE
(1) Thou shalt not worry, for worry is the most unproductive of all human activities.
(2) Thou shalt not be fearful, for most of the things we fear never come to pass.
(3) Thou shalt face each problem as it comes. You can handle only one at a time.
(4) Thou shalt not cross bridges before you get to them, for no one yet has succeeded in accomplishing this.
(5) Thou shalt not take problems to bed with you, for they make very poor bedfellows.
(6) Thou shalt not borrow other people’s problems. They can take better care of them than you can.
(7) Thou shalt be a good listener, for only when you listen do you hear ideas different from your own. It’s very hard to learn something new when you’re talking.
(8) Thou shalt not try to re-live yesterday for good or ill — it is gone. Concentrate on what is happening in your life today.
(9) Thou shalt not become bogged down by frustration, for 50 percent of it is rooted in self-pity and will only interfere with positive actions.
(10) Thou shalt count thy blessings, never overlooking the small ones — for a lot of small blessings add up to a big one.

DEAR GERARD: It certainly is, as I’m sure my pet-loving readers will agree. With apologies to Rudyard Kipling, please read on:
“If you can start the day without caffeine,
“If you can get along without pep pills,
“If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
“If you can resist complaining to and boring people with your troubles,
“If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it,
“If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,
“If you can overlook it when those you love take it out on you when, through no fault of your own, something goes wrong,
“If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
“If you can ignore a friend’s limited education and never correct him or her,
“If you can resist treating a rich friend better than a poor one,
“If you can face the world without lies and deceit,
“If you can conquer tension without medical help,
“If you can relax without liquor,
“If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
“If you can honestly say that deep in your heart you have no prejudice against creed, sex, color, religion, national origin, gender preference or politics,
“THEN you have ALMOST reached the same level of development as your dog or cat.”

FINCH SCHOOL MAXIMS
(1) Believing in people usually brings out the best in them.
(2) There is always another side; suspend judgment.
(3) There is always a solution to every problem. Do not waste time on self-pity.
(4) Be considerate. Your actions affect others, and other people’s feelings are just like your own.
(5) Be kind. Remember that other people are as intuitive as you are, and judge you just as you do them.
(6) Be sincere. In the long run everyone will find you out and judge you by your true self and not by your pretensions.
(7) Snobbishness of any kind is a sign of limitation.
(8) Remember that recreation must be to re-create for work.
(9) Remember that you must be worthy and capable of love to be able to give or to keep it.
(10) Remember that you have a soul just as you have a body and a social self. Do not starve it.

MEMORY BOOK KEEPS DECEASED PARENT ALIVE FOR YEARS AHEAD
DEAR ABBY: I would like to utilize your column to reach adult relatives of the children who lost a parent in the terrorist attack of Sept. 11.
I lost my father when I was 9. He was killed in a fire as he repaired his semi. He was a young 32 years old, with five children. My mother was 27.
What my mother did 30 years ago was to keep the memory of my dad alive for us by saving his cologne, so we could remember his smell; his favorite jacket and winter coat, so we could wear them to keep us warm; his favorite albums and 8-track tapes, so we could hear his favorite songs that he loved to sing to us. I was also given a diary and photo album to put down my memories and mount my favorite photos. However, I was foolish. I didn’t write down my memories because I thought I would always remember them. Those memories have faded, and now I search for those precious moments.
The surviving parent should have the children keep those precious memories fresh by writing a journal, or filling a scrapbook with things like a wrapper from the deceased parent’s favorite candy bar, his or her favorite color, favorite food, way of comforting the children, where he or she liked to take them — vacations as well as the park — and articles from the local paper. When a friend or relative sends a condolence card, that person should include a memory of the child’s parent, and any photos that could be included in the memory album. If there is more than one child, make separate albums for each, and ask them to draw or write those memories before they fade (all too quickly).
I did this for my siblings when I was 36 years old, so we each have a way to share with our families what their grandfather was like, and how their mother or father resembled him.
Thank you for helping me to help the children. — KIM DUETSCH, DAUGHTER OF GEORGE H. DUETSCH
DEAR KIM: Your letter is filled with excellent suggestions. However, it’s possible that the surviving parents of the Sept. 11 tragedy may be too overwhelmed with their own grief and loss to be as organized and involved as your mother was. If that’s the case, assembling a memory book such as you describe would be a priceless gift of love from a close friend or relative — and a timely one, with Christmas approaching.

THOUGHTFUL GIFTS FOR SENIORS ARE THOSE THAT LAST ALL YEAR
DEAR ABBY: It’s the time of year to consider what to buy people for Christmas gifts. As a senior who is also handicapped, I would like you to know about one of the nicest gifts I ever received.
Last year, my neighbors presented me with a calendar. They told me to circle one day each month when they could take me out to dinner. I selected the 15th. They pick me up and take me to a nice restaurant I could never afford. I greatly enjoy their company.
Each time I get into their car — even in July — I wish them a Merry Christmas. — SENIOR IN RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO
DEAR SENIOR: What a terrific idea. It seems no sooner are the dishes put away from Thanksgiving dinner than it’s time to start Christmas and Hanukkah shopping. And that means it’s time to publish my list of gift ideas for senior citizens.
Readers, if you plan on sending holiday gifts, first let me tell you what NOT to send. Forget the cologne, aftershave and dusting powders unless you have first checked to see if they are welcome. Scents are highly distinctive (no pun intended), and not every perfume works on every person.
Never give a pet to anyone unless you are absolutely certain the person wants one and is able to properly care for it.
Do not give wine or liquor to people unless you’re sure they imbibe.
Candy, nuts, confections and fruitcakes make beautiful gifts for folks who aren’t counting calories, but have compassion for those who are, and don’t lead them into temptation.
With the price of groceries going through the roof, many people on fixed incomes would appreciate a gift basket of goodies. How about small cans of tuna and chicken? Also include crackers, assorted flavored instant coffees, herbal teas, soup mixes and cookies.
Gift certificates are always welcome: for groceries, haircuts, manicures, dry cleaning, restaurant meals, theater tickets, videos and department stores. And don’t forget prepaid long-distance calling cards.
Not all seniors drive, so bus passes and coupons for senior transportation or taxis are always welcome.
Large-print calendars with family birthdays, anniversaries, etc., marked and personalized with family photos make useful gifts, as do large-print address books with information transferred from the recipient’s records.
Payment of utilities for a month or two can be sent directly to the utility — then let the recipients know they have “extra” money to spend as they wish.
A cordless phone or answering machine is a handy gift.
Membership in a gym if the person wants to exercise.
A magnifying glass.
A cuddly robe and slippers with non-skid soles.
Sweatpants, sweatshirts and jogging shoes.
For someone who has a pet, send it a treat — a can of dog or cat food, or a rawhide chewstick or catnip toy.
A subscription to a magazine or newspaper you know the person will enjoy is a thoughful gift.
Because medications are expensive, a gift certificate to the neighborhood pharmacy would be much appreciated. (Trust me.)
Stationery and stamps come in handy year-round. If you send them, be sure to include felt-tipped pens, too.
Loneliness is the ultimate poverty. Holidays can be depressing for people who are alone. So, if you know someone who could use an outing, give him or her the best gift of all — an invitation to have a meal with you and your family.
If you ain’t givin’, you ain’t livin’!

Places to Eat in Davis

Sunday, December 31st, 2006
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Here’s the list of places I haven’t eaten at (or that I want to make sure my Pirate tries) which I’ll update as we go through it.

  • Cafe Bernardo - Nothing really special here, though I’d like to try their almond french toast sometime.
  • Cafe Casablanca
  • Cafe Mediterranee - good food, but a bit over priced, some unique desserts
  • Cafe Roma
  • Cantina del Cabo
  • Cargo Coffee
  • Cenario’s Pizza
  • Chamonix
  • Chef’s Market - yummy but pricey
  • Chuy’s Taqueria
  • Cindy’s
  • Common Grounds
  • Davis Bread and Desserts
  • Davis Noodle City - bleh
  • Delta of Venus
  • Ding How
  • Duke’s - closed
  • El Mariachi - I had the tostada, it was really good! Plus they have a huge selection of salsas.
  • Espresso Roma
  • Farmer’s Kitchen Cafe
  • Froggy’s
  • Fuzio - nice, nothing special, food is good, reasonable price
  • Great Wall of China II - again nothing special, the one thing on their menu I really wanted they didn’t have.
  • Hibachi-San
  • Hometown Chinese Food
  • Hot Dogger
  • House of Chang
  • Jade Garden
  • Jimboy’s Tacos
  • Jusco
  • Kabul Afghan Cuisine - good food, but I prefer Thai or Indian
  • Konditorei
  • Lamppost Pizza
  • Mermaid Sushi
  • Mirai - pretty good, see my other blog posting about it
  • Mishka’s
  • Mocha Joe
  • Mustard Seed
  • Noodle Express
  • Old Teahouse
  • Orange Hut - decent food, mostly I love the stack of fried wonton’s you can help yourself to.
  • Osteria Fasulo
  • Peet’s Coffee
  • Pita Pit
  • Scrubs
  • Seasons - see Talent Show & Early Valentine’s
  • Shanghai Town
  • Shangri-La Restaurant
  • Soga’s
  • Sugar and Spice
  • Sunrise Restaurant
  • Symposium
  • Taqueria Davis
  • Taqueria Guadalajara
  • Teriyaki Express - Pretty much what you’d expect from a mall type teriyaki place.
  • Thai Bistro - As good as all the other Thai places in town.
  • Thai 2K - yummy, nice interior
  • The Green Burrito
  • The Posh Bagel
  • Tucos Wine Market and Cafe
  • Village Bakery
  • Wok n’ Roll
  • Wok of Flame
  • Yummy Guide
  • Zia’s Delicatessen

E-Harmony Personality Profile

Sunday, December 31st, 2006
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From June 13, 2003

By analyzing your answers to the Relationship Questionnaire we have created the following Personality Profile. Everyone has a set of subconscious wants and desires that drive their choices and attitudes. By asking you questions about a wide range of emotional issues, this report has established general patterns in your values.

Some of the following information may seem inaccurate or incomplete. Remember, that this profile is a snapshot of your personality at a specific moment. It is not intended as an in-depth analysis of your complete being, but as a tool to aid in self-discovery.

•    You become most comfortable in situations when the best offense is a good defense. You seldom act aggressively towards others, but will demonstrate a passive resistance from time to time.
•    When treated fairly, you can be sound and stable and seen as a dedicated and devoted individual. You hesitate to say no and will seldom, if ever, attack.
•    You are rather quiet and modest. You tend not to show assertiveness and are never domineering or egocentric. You prefer others to be in the spotlight rather than yourself.
•    When meeting new people, you may be rather unassuming and mild mannered. You will be cooperative and easygoing in social groups and family events, because of an inherent need not to make waves or cause hostility.
•    You may be well thought of because you rarely antagonize others or rarely want the spotlight.
Each person has a unique way of communicating. We use a combination of body language, facial expression, verbal tone and word choice to share ourselves with others. The following statements offer a look at the natural behavior you bring to an interpersonal relationship.

•    Because of a need to avoid confrontation, you may not express an opinion. As a result, you may go along with others, even if you disagree with the activity, sacrificing your own self-interests to accommodate others.
•    You would most likely not consider yourself an extremist on various issues, or in socializing with others. You do not need to be the center of attention like others, and in fact may feel rather uncomfortable when in the limelight.
•    Your style shows you to be a much better listener than many other styles. You will listen carefully and attend to what others say. People who are talkative by nature may seek you out because of the natural audience you provide.
•    In some new situations you may become somewhat unsure because of your need to feel secure in most activities. You will warm up to the new people or event in your own time.
•    You generally communicate with others in a mild-mannered way. You do not like to make waves and create disharmony. As a result, you may defer your own ideas to those of others.
Many different factors determine the communication styles with which you are most comfortable. Some individuals thrive on the challenge of pointed criticism, while others are at their best in a nurturing environment where criticism is offered as a suggestion for improvement. Each of us has a unique set of requirements and preferences. Below is a list of communication styles that will mesh well with your own. Having a partner who understands and practices these traits is important to your long-term happiness.

•    Be sincere and use a tone of voice that shows sincerity.
•    Take time to be certain that you reach an agreement.
•    Take time during explanations.
•    Provide personal support and assurance.
•    Present ideas softly, nonthreateningly.
•    Listen sincerely.
•    Provide solid, tangible, practical ideas and evidence.
•    Support ideas for change with facts, figures and logic.
•    Show sincere interest as a person.
•    Ask “How” questions to draw out opinions.
•    Be responsive toward ideas and commitments.
Following are some of the specific strengths and/or personal characteristics that you bring to a relationship. These may form the foundations of many of your friendships and dealings with other people. Some will seem obvious, but you may be surprised by others. Take a moment to reflect on each and consider what role it may have played in your past successes, and even failures.

•    You are very respectful of the needs and wants of other people.
•    You are generally very patient with people.
•    You take pride in being very loyal to friends and family.
•    You tend to bring feelings of security and stability to a relationship.
•    You tend to work hard at making sure that other people are happy.
•    You are generally good at cooling down tense situations in a relationship.
•    You are good at reconciling (i.e. you don’t like to sulk after a conflict is resolved).
•    You tend to be a very calming influence in heated situations.
•    You are a dependable and caring partner.
•    You like to gather facts and think things over before offering a strong opinion.
•    You are excellent at listening to your partner.
In general, human beings are defined by their needs and individuals by their wants. Your emotional wants are especially important when establishing with whom you are compatible. While answering the Relationship Questionnaire you established a pattern of basic, subconscious wants. This section of the report was produced by analyzing those patterns. Our wants change as we mature and obtain our life goals. You may find it valuable to revisit this section periodically to see how your wants have changed.

You may want:
•    A friendly, favorable social environment.
•    A support system to help you get things done.
•    To feel safe and secure in social situations.
•    Support of your ideas and dreams.
•    Partners who practice listening and participation.
•    Status quo.
•    Recognition for your loyalty.
•    An audience to perform to and entertain.
•    A feeling of security.
•    Sincerity offered from others.
•    To feel important, but not be the leader.
•    Equal relations with others.

Middle Earth Names

Sunday, December 31st, 2006
middle-earth-names

Middle-earth Name Generator - Not sure that’s the link I used, but it looks similar, though the results have changed.

From my May 21, 2002 results:
Recent innovations in translations may have changed the
result you previous received for your name.
According to the Red Book of Westmarch,
In Middle-earth, Bunny (based on real full name) was a
Adventurous Ruffian

Elven Name Possibilities for Bunny (based on real full name)
The root name suitable for feminine and masculine is:
Mithgrod
Another masculine version is:
Mithgrodion
More feminine versions are:
Mithgrodiel
Mithgrodien
Mithgrodwen

Hobbit lad name for Bunny (based on real full name)
Meriadoc Took from Brandy Hall
Hobbit lass name for Bunny (based on real full name)
Prisca Took from Brandy Hall

Dwarven Name for Bunny (based on real full name)
Gróin Thunderlaughter
This name is for both genders.

Orkish Name for Bunny (based on real full name)
Gormazh the Nasty
This name is for both genders.

Middle-earth Name Generator

Recent innovations in translations may have changed the
result you previous received for your name.
According to the Red Book of Westmarch,
In Middle-earth, Meow (based on real full name) was a
Smiling Shirriff

Elven Name Possibilities for Meow (based on real full name)
The root name suitable for feminine and masculine is:
Nevberaid
Another masculine version is:
Nevberaidion
More feminine versions are:
Nevberaidiel
Nevberaidien
Nevberaidwen

Hobbit lad name for Meow (based on real full name)
Nob Hedgeworth from Brockenborings
Hobbit lass name for Meow (based on real full name)
Myrtle Hedgeworth from Brockenborings

Dwarven Name for Meow (based on real full name)
Gralin Marblemouth
This name is for both genders.

Orkish Name for Meow (based on real full name)
Ufshásh the Slaughterer
This name is for both genders.

Principles

Sunday, December 31st, 2006
principles

Written Saturday March 20, 1999. Also inspired by a book I was reading, not sure which one.

Principles – excellence, honesty, trustworthiness, communication, prioritize

Excellence – every project that I undertake, whether school, work, or personally related, I will try to do the best job possible

Honesty – be honest with myself and others about what I’ve done (good or bad) and what I want.
If I don’t have something nice or constructive to say, be quiet.
If I do have something nice to say, be sure to do so.
Accept compliments gracefully-just smile and say thanks-DO NOT discredit or blow them off, by doing so I discredit myself AND the person complimenting me. I deserve the compliment. If someone else helped earn the compliment be sure to share the credit with them and pass the compliment on.

Trustworthiness – If I say I’ll do something, do it. If I say that I won’t do something, don’t. Unless someone gives you permission to share personal information with friends, assume that you don’t have it. Honor prior commitments, if I won’t be able to or something else comes up, talk to the people involved and/or affected (by the change in plans) before breaking a commitment.

Communication – Listen first to others problems, then offer empathy, then support or help if appropriate-look first at what help would entail (time & resource wise), then determine how much you can contribute without compromising higher priority goals.
Congratulate people on happy circumstances and success.
Share my problems-others can help-do not expect help, but if it is offered and is useful, accept it. If it is not useful, thank them anyways.
Share my happy circumstances and success, but don’t brag.

Prioritize – Do not take on more than I can do, overloading myself impedes excellence and if I fail to do everything that I said I would, trustworthiness is affected. Be honest and communicate, tell people if I will not be able to do something (don’t tell them that you don’t want to or have better things to do, just tell them that you don’t have time or have too many prior commitments to take on something else).

Roles

Sunday, December 31st, 2006
roles

Created Wednesday October 25, 2000. I think it was inspired by a book I was reading, possibly a Tony Robbins one.
Roles – individual, daughter, sister, family member, student, friend, employee

Individual – My health is my first priority, physical and mental. This requires proper exercise, nutrition, sleep and time to relax and center myself.
Allocate time to work on skills to improve myself, whether developing new ones or practicing old ones.
Allocate time to do things that I enjoy-reading, art, anime, dancing, etc.
Allocate time for school or classes-take classes when possible, learn at least on new thing a year.
Spend time developing family relationships.
Spend time developing friendships.

Sister – Try to be considerate of my brother.
Try to encourage him.
Help him when I can.
Spend time with him developing a friendship.
Find common interests to discuss (learn html together?)

Daughter – Respect my parents.
Help out when and where I can.
Spend time with them. Talk about my life and theirs and try to develop a closer, more open relationship.

Family Member – Spen time with family as a whole. Bond.

Friend – Be there to listen and offer empathy.
Spend time talking and developing the friendship.
Spend time doing stuff together-bonding.
Keep in touch through email, letters.
Keep track of birthdays and send a card.

Student – I will not disrupt class.
I will try to contribute to class when possible.
I will help others because teaching is a good way to study.
I will do my homework in a timely manner and neatly.
If I need help, I will ask for it during appropriate times.
I will study regularly.
I will attend class regularly and will inform the teacher of any absence I know of in advance if possible.
I will make up what I missed if I miss class.
I will take notes in class.

Employee - I will arrive promptly.
I will work neatly & efficiently.
I will not take on more than I can handle.
I will delegate if appropriate.
I will be self motivated and find work to do.
I will share pointers and accept criticism gracefully and try to improve my performance.
I will present an appropriate image through dress and action (politeness and customer service).
I will not let myself be taken advantage of. I will not let myself become trapped or stagnant.
I will do research to know my own worth.