Simple Pleasures for Better Living

Posted by Unknown On Monday, August 23, 2010 14 comments
Thanks to ahoo who sent me the following post. It has been a very stressful day as my younger boy just finished his Grade 7 violin exam. I have to leave shortly to pick up my older boy who is coming home YAY!!! The next sopo post will be up later. Have a lovely evening, everyone! Cheers!



A ctive ageing - Keep your body fit and mind active and you'll age gracefully. No one is too old to exercise and no task is too difficult.

B eatitude - Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

C ash - It is not the basis for happiness but it is necessity. Make sure you save regularly and ensure you have at least 6 months' income for any emergencies.

D reams - All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

E xplore - Pick up a new activity and you will be pleasantly surprised at the new experience. Go into the jungle to enjoy the serenity of nature or just relax at the seaside to enjoy the roar of the ocean.

F amily - Nothing is more important than kinship. Stay connected with your loved ones. Tell those around you how much they meant to you. Give them a hug and tell them you love them now not when they are not longer around.
FAMILY (Father And Mother I Love You)

G oals - Set new resolutions for yourself every year and achieve them ! Having goals keeps you motivated and on the path to self improvement. When you decide upon a goal, you override your failure mechanism and change the direction of your life.

H ome sweet home - Home is where the heart is. Do ensure that you have mortgage protection to safeguard your loved ones because life's unexpected events can throw you off the track if you're unprepared.

I nvest - One way to supplement your savings is to grow your investment portfolio. Know your risk appetite and invest in the right tools. Property and land can never be a wrong choice but ensure that it is at the right place!

J og - Jogging is not just an effective way to fight the flab and stay active, it is also a great way to have some 'me-time'.

K iss - A kiss can burn calories! Plus it is a great way to foster bonding and intimacy with those you love.

L aughter - Laughter is one of the best medicines! A good laugh is beneficial for the soul and brings merry cheer to those around you. Learn to laugh at yourself and don't take things too seriously.

M usic - Listening to music is a simple form of enjoyment that can be extremely therapeutic. Dance along to the latest
hip hop, chill out with lounge tunes or sing along to poplular hits. Music is to the soul what food is to the body.

N ational Day - Happy 53rd Birthday Malaysia! Be proud of our independent day despite the fact that we may not be proud of the ruling regime to date. May the Lord blesses all those that seek for peace.

O ptimism - Take life with a light-hearted and positive approach. A lot depends on your perspective so if you are optimistic, that's half the battle won. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.

P rotection - Make sure you are well-protected. Adequate life insurance is important as we need to ensure that those living is not burdened by debts. Insurane is not for the dying but for those living.

Q uality not Quantity - Strive for quality in whatever you do. It is not how much that matters, it is how good it is. You never achieve real success unless you like what you are doing.

R est and Relax - Take time off to smell the roses or indulge in something you enjoy doing together as a family. Give your mind and body that well-deserved break.

S eize the Day - Basically live each day to the fullest by doing what matters most to you. For we come this way but once. Success without purpose is life without meaning. Unless a man undertakes more than he possibly can do, he will never do all he can do.

T ravel - Make the world your playground! Go diving in the Sipidan, go on a safari adventure in South Africa or explore the mysterious Antarctica. Nothing can be more exciting than exploring the unknown with your loved ones.

U nderstand - Seek to understand the different views and mindsets of the people around you. This will create greater harmony between ourselves and the world.

V olunteer work - Take time off from your busy schedule to help the less fortunate. Helping others can warm your heart and make life even more meaningful. Touching and changing lives is far better than leaving a legacy engraved in stone.

W ealth - Accumulate your wealth, not just in monetary sense but expand your wealth of knowledge and experiences.

X traordinary - Do something very special today for a loved one. Cook a special meal, write a poem or serenade witha sweet song. The purpose of our lives is to give birth to the best which is within us.

Y earn - To learn a new skill in order to touch and to teach those under privileged and marginalised. You don't have to be great to start but you have to start to be great.

Z est for Life - You never know what will happen tomorrow and we only live once. So, be happy and live life to its fullest! Life offers no guarantees, just choices; no certainty but consequences; no predictable outcomes, just the privilege of pursuit.

14 comments to Simple Pleasures for Better Living

  1. says:

    Anonymous Try this one...the A - Z to arouse your wife’s attention…or suspicion…

    A Act stupid in front of her while she’s watching her favorite TV program
    B Behave like you’re the housemaid
    C Call her sweetheart every 5 minutes for no reason
    D Dress like Valentino when you said you’re going to the doctor’s
    E Eat food that you’ve always hated or had never eaten before
    F Forget her birthday (and you die…)
    G Give free evening maths tuition to the foxy neighbor
    H Hand her RM10,000 and whisper, “Happy birthday” when it is not
    I I’m tired…some other night, sweetheart?
    J Just stare at her when she’s doing her make-up
    K Kiss her toes when she’s polishing her finger nails
    L Last minute company meeting…”I won’t be home till 4a.m.”
    M Make her feel like she’s Miss Universe
    N Nibble at her ear while she’s washing clothes
    O Offer to help the foxy neighbor fix her “plumbing problem”.
    P Pass the wrong remarks about the mother-in-law’s table manners
    P Question her “extravagant” shopping when she just got home with 5 giant shopping bags
    R Request for Chubb Safe key
    S Sneak out when you thought she’s asleep
    T Tell her she’s fat when she’s talking to foxy neighbor at the lift
    U Use her toiletries without her permission
    V Voice your true opinion about her new hair style/color
    W Walk the dog at 3a.m. every night
    X Xtra-ordinary expenses on credit card statement
    Y Young and sexy voice on the phone saying, “Wrong Number” always

    And finally…

    Z Zip your mouth when she asks you “When is our wedding anniversary?”


    StraightTalking

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear StraightTalking

    LOL!!! Thank you so much!!! Hahaha! Simply brilliant. I will post this tomorrow ok?

    I am sure you will say yes. LOL!!

    I really hope your missus does not read my blog - otherwise someone's ears might be er...stretched LOL!!

    Thanks for the witty humor.

    Have a lovely evening!

    Cheers

  1. says:

    Anonymous Funny huh?
    Don't test my As to Zs. I'm especially good at it. :-)


    StraightTalking
    Post it, so others can have a laugh too.

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear StraightTalking

    Haha!! I can see that!

    Thanks for kindly agreeing to the request. I have scheduled it for tomorrow morning :-) with illustrations :-).

    Please Sir, can we have some more???

    TQ!


    Cheers!

  1. says:

    Anonymous There's a typo error at "Q", please change the P to Q. Tks.

    StraightTalking

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear StraightTalking

    Okdokey! Already changed. :-)

    Thanks and have a restful evening.

    Bon nuit!

  1. says:

    Anonymous wow , you 2 could really wat....!
    dun let both your better halves wat...ok !?

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear Anon @ 11.55pm

    :-) I am lost in your cryptic message and hope you can clear my befuddled mind :-). Sorry for being clueless.

    Thanks for swinging by to share your thoughts. I would love to hear more from you.

    Take care and please keep in touch!

    Cheers

  1. says:

    Anonymous just kidding, heehee...!

  1. says:

    Unknown Haha! I guess you must be iws???

    Take care and have a good rest.

    Cheers

  1. says:

    Anonymous iws who ??

  1. says:

    Unknown Hi there

    Oh I meant IWC - a reader from Ipoh who calls himself Ipoh White Cofee. Guess it's a case of mistaken identity. Take care and have a pleasant evening!

    Cheers

  1. says:

    Anonymous We have to identify what we really want in life and set out plans to prepare to reach it. We have within us the strength to pursue those dreams if we dare to try.

    Life is 10% how we make it, 90% how we take it. Failure isn't failure unless we don't learn from it. For no venture, no gain.

    We cannot get what we have never had unless we are willing to do what we have never done. And never accept the negative until we have thoroughly explored the positive.
    ~ahoo~

  1. says:

    Unknown Dear ahoo

    My deepest appreciation to you for sharing this very wise and inspiring comment. I am really so blessed, and other readers too I am sure, by your insightful and mature comments that are aimed at inspiring us to be better characters.

    Take care and have a blessed evening.

    Cheers

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