Originally Posted by antrim4

Dear all on the thread,

Please read below, I received it today in an e-mail, and it sort of fits for this thread......

[F]HOW TO STAY YOUNG

We all need to read this one over and over until it becomes part of who we are !
Take particular note of Number 9!


HOW TO STAY YOUNG

1. Try everything twice. On Madams tombstone (of Whelan's and Madam) she said she wanted this epitaph: Tried everything twice...loved it both times!

2. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down. (keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches



3. Keep learning: Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain get idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with HIM/HER.


6. The tears happen: Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. LIVE while you are alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love: Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9 Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.


10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.


11. Forgive now those who made you cry. You might not get a second time.

And if you don't send this to at least 4 people - who cares?
But do share this with someone ..

Lost time can never be found. [/FONT]

Some good advice in there, enjoy.

Antrim 4

Originally Posted by grthespark

Hi Antrim4,

Very wise sentiments that's for sure. I have certainly wised up to quite a few of those, as this year so far as seen my mate lose his Wife to Cancer at 47 & in Feb this year my school mate lost his One & only 17yr old son to Cancer too.

He was a real bright lad a real achiever with a zest for life. Played a musical instrument, Just past his driving test, Played football for Walsall jnr's here in the Uk & also B'ham City Jnr's he had everything to live for..

But fate thought differently!

I'm convinced you should wake up, think positive & live every day like it's your last.

Cheers

Gary

Originally Posted by karla03

Sod em, I have given up now!!!!!!

2 months ago my husband bought me an IPOD and the BOSE Docking station and then we bought an Nintendo WII, My parents have slagged us off for spending so much money (What the hell has it to do with them anyway), But yesterday they went out and bought the same. When we bought our plasma tv, they went out a week later and got a slightly bigger one - just out of spite.

I think they are jealous - and I have no idea why. It seems like a competion to them, I'm sure of it. My mother says that my children are spoilt - I don't think they are, I just like to give them the best in life.

I feel as if I am fighting a losing battle with them. I know my parents are wishing that we fail in Canada - as they have told me so, they have even said that they put money on us being home within 6 months, What kind of parents do this............................

Originally Posted by karla03

One day they might come round and I'll be willing to put them up in my lovely big home in Canada

Karla x x x

Originally Posted by grthespark

Hi Karla03,

That's amazing karla especially as they are your parents! Its like they are trying to "keep up with the Jone's" If I was you, I'd be more determined than ever to go.

But then if they do copy you like you say with the gaming console's & Tv's etc. Then you could be unfortunate enough to have them apply to join you!!

What a thought!

Gary

Go for it