Unscientific Answers on Love

Are your palms sweaty, is your heart racing, And your voice caught within your chest?
It isn't Love, it's Like. 

You can't keep your eyes or hands off of them, am I right?
It isn't Love, it's Lust. 

Are you proud, and eager to show them off?
It isn't Love, it's Luck. 

Do you want them because you know they're there?
It isn't Love, it's Loneliness. 

Are you there because it's what everyone wants?
It isn't Love, it's Loyalty. 

Do you stay for their confessions of Love, because you don't want to hurt them?
It isn't Love, it's Pity. 

Are you there because they kissed you, or held your hand?
It isn't Love, it's being Unconfident. 

Do you belong to them because their sight makes your heart skip a beat?
It isn't Love, it's Infatuation. 

Do you pardon their faults because you care about them?
It isn't Love, it's Friendship. 

Do you tell them every day they are the only one you think of?
It isn't Love, it's a Lie. 

Are you willing to give all of your favorite things for their sake?
It isn't Love, it's Charity. 

Does your heart ache and break when they're sad?
Then it's Love. 

Are you attracted to others, but stay with them faithfully without regret?
Then it's Love. 

Do you accept their faults because they're a part of who they are?
Then it's Love. 

Do you cry for their pain, even when they're strong?
Then it's Love. 

Do their eyes see your true heart, and touch your soul so deeply it hurts?
Then it's Love. 

But do you stay because a blinding, incomprehensible mix of pain and elation pulls you close and holds you?
Then it's Love. 

Would you give them your heart, your life, your death?
Then it's Love. 
Now, if Love is painful, and tortures us so,
why do we Love?
Why is it all we search for in life?
This pain, this agony?
Why is it all we long for?
This torture, this powerful death of self?
Why?
Because it's...
Love

When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

A message every adult should read because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up. 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and wanted to say,'Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.' 
 
  
Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend) influences the life of a child. How will you touch the life of someone today? Just by sharing this to someone else, you will probably make them at least think about their influence on others. 


Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.

The Wooden Bowl

I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now, a year from now.

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered.

The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do something about father," said the son. "I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor." So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner.

Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old watched it all in silence.

One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.

That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life.."

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that you should pass this on to everyone you care about. I just did.

ATM Fraud

This happened in Singapore. BEWARE: TRUE STORY

Since all of us have ATM card(s), I would like to share this important news.

My friend saw a man at Novena MRT ATM trying to get all the receipts out of the ATM bin. Please read the following message from a friend of mine, it's true. Please be careful, it's not a joke!!!

Be careful when you draw cash from ATM with receipt which complete with your account number. Never, never throw the receipt in the public bin even if you must tear into small pieces before throwing it away.

Today, just got a call from my sister that she had lost all her cash from her account. She threw the receipt into the bin provided at ATM recently. Luckily, she only has $633/= in her account.

Not much of suspicious when she was left with $11/- because she thought it was her petrol GIRO payment, however, that's not true. She only got to know it when the petrol company, Mobil cut-off the petrol card's transaction when she realized something is wrong.

After checking with the bank, she was told that now there is this syndicate who will pick up the ATM receipt & with their IT expert, they are able to draw out your money.

The bank will not be able to trace where these people had drawn the money & how they do it, don't ask me, even the bank can't answer it. They can only advise you to report the case to the police for investigation. My sister is the third victim in this month.

DON'T THROW YOUR ATM RECEIPT AWAY!!!