Things That Make You Go Hmmm

READY... “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”  ~ Dr. Wayne Dyer

AIM…  Every once in awhile I’ll stumble across a situation that really makes me scratch my head and think.  I must admit, while these scenarios certainly stretch my brain, they also make me snicker or laugh really hard.  See for yourself and let me know if you figure out any of the answers or if they have you wondering hmmmm as well.

·         If nothing ever sticks to Teflon, how do they make Teflon stick to the pan?

·         What do people in China call their good plates?

·         If the police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent

·         What was the best thing before sliced bread?

·         How come there aren't B batteries?

·         How is it possible to have a “civil” war?

·         If the #2 pencil is so popular, why is it still #2?

·         What happens to an 18 hour bra after 18 hours?

·         Why do tourists go to the tops of tall buildings and then put money into telescopes so they can see things on the ground close-up?

·         What happened to the first 6 "ups"?

·         Why do hot dogs come 10 to a package and hot dog buns only 8?

·         How do you know that honesty is the best policy until you have tried some of the others?

·         Can you buy an entire chess set in a pawn shop?

·         What if someone died in the living room?

·         Where in the nursery rhyme does it say Humpty Dumpty is an egg?

·         Why do people tell you when they are speechless?

·         Why do we have hot water heaters when hot water doesn't need to be heated?

·         Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?

·         Why are hemorrhoids called "hemorrhoids" instead of "asteroids"?

·         What if the Hokey Pokey IS what it’s all about?

FIRE!   Admit it, you laughed and actually recited the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme to yourself to make sure there wasn’t any mention of an egg, right?  Great!  At least now I know you enjoyed a laugh or two to start your day.  Feel free to forward and share these scalp-scratching scenarios with your friends so they can laugh with you!

Be Excellent!

Lori

What Happens In Vegas

READY… “Vegas means comedy, tragedy, happiness and sadness all at the same time.” ~ Artie Lange

AIM… I just returned from a business/pleasure trip to Las Vegas with my husband. We’ve been to Vegas before and I must say, it’s a city that never fails to live up to my expectations. We had an enjoyable escape together, and my husband experienced some wonderful business advances. It’s so good for our marriage to be able to have time to reconnect and have fun in the midst of our crazy lives.

While we did lots of “people-watching” of the other thousands of people we encountered, I often thought about the Vegas marketing slogan: “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Truthfully, I’m not really sure that’s accurate. Sure, that’s what they WANT you to think, but reality says otherwise. Las Vegas is a 24-hour, non-stop opportunity to experience things that affect ALL of your senses. With each of your experiences, you have the potential to bring home great memories, amazing pictures and obscene amounts of money. You also have the potential to bring home a guilty conscience, heart break and regret, and financial wreckage. No matter who you choose to personify in a city such as Las Vegas, you are still you, and at some point, you will meet yourself again when the giddy escape ride comes to a screeching halt at the reality station.

Like all things, there are appropriate times, places, and limits to enjoying all life has to offer us without tempting fate and personal peril. I say, live a little, love a lot, but be sure you can still look yourself in the mirror and like the man or woman staring back at the end of the day.

FIRE!   Let your hair down and plan a fun escape, even if it’s simply a crazy game night at home. We all need time to rest, relax, and get riled up. Share your creative ideas…if you dare!

Be Excellent!
Lori

Setting Boundaries

READY… “Learn to say ‘no’ to the good so you can say ‘yes’ to the best.” ~ John C. Maxwell

AIM… October must have been a weird month. It seemed that nearly everyone I talked to was feeling overwhelmed, stressed or just plain out-of-sorts because their lives were so crazy busy. The strange thing is that people could not even put their fingers on one particular area of stress. It appeared that we were all simply busy with busyness!

If you’ve been feeling like your life is getting out of control, like you are simply overextended or burning the candle at both ends, it’s time to set some boundaries and reevaluate your commitments. Your personal and family time is very important to your well-being. Setting healthy boundaries means sometimes just saying “no.”

Granted, saying “no” is not the easiest thing to do. However, when we respect our own “no” then others will too. God did not call us to be everything to everyone. We place that demand upon ourselves. I think John C. Maxwell says it best when he says, “Learn to say ‘no’ to the good so you can say ‘yes’ to the best.” If we are saying “yes” to everyone about everything, then we can’t determine what the best use of our time and talents is and we WILL get burnt out quickly. There is a real freedom and a strong confidence in saying “no.” I can’t wait for you to trust yourself and be free.

FIRE!   Let your “yes” be “yes” and your “no” be “no.” Create white space on your calendar this week by saying “no” to at least one request. Allow yourself time to feel the freedom and relief of establishing a healthy boundary. Yay, You!

Be Excellent!
Lori