Kony 2012 - Part 2

"The better world we want is coming. It's just waiting for us to stop at nothing."
"We believe that human connection extends across the world. But starts across the street."

Kony 2012 - Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Ue6REkeTA&j=42974558&e=nishsmiley@yahoo.com&l=29804180_HTML&u=267212198&mid=10415228&jb=0

4 years in NYC!!!!

Happy NYC Anniversary to me! :-) 4 years ago, I got on a plane at night with a suitcase and duffel bag, and woke up in NYC, to follow my biggest dream and love for this city :-) I slept on a couch in a kitchen (thank you Sonya Petkova!!!!) and worked my way forward from there. :-) Here I am today, in the greatest city in the world, finishing my MBA in 4 weeks and 4 days, working in my field of healthcare and helping others every single day, happily in love with my best friend and soulmate, enjoying life, working and playing hard, with amazing friends and family, and truly living my dream! I only wish the same for everyone and their dreams! :-) They do come true <3

Season's Greetings!

~My dearest family and friends~

Happy Holidays!

Season's Greetings!

Merry Christmas!

Happy Hanukkah!

Happy Kwanza!

Happy Winter Solstice!

And anything and everything you may celebrate!!!

:-)

Lots of hugs and best wishes,

Anisha

August 12, 2011

In the past six months, I have had two days off from work (not counting weekends). One was to take an MBA summer semester final. And the other is today - a beautiful, non-rainy, wonderful, warm summer day in New York City, that I am spending out and about, with the love of my life, celebrating our 3 year anniversary together :-) Couldn't ask for a better Friday in August!

Best. Day. Ever. Happy 3 year anniversary to the love of my life - and cheers to many more to come! :-) and happy Friday to everyone else hehehehe!

new niece!

YAYYY!!! Today my cousin had a beautiful baby girl, Harper, and so Auntie Nishi (me) is an aunt again!!!! :-) So excited and happy! Yay for new life in the world <3

Happy July 4th!!!

Happy July 4th & Independence Day! I spent the day by the lake, having a Panera picnic with Mohit ♥ This is me relaxing, taking a little nap, on my red sheet ;-) I have never appreciated a day off from work, MBA and life...SOOO MUCH!!!! ♥ I hope you enjoyed as much as I did! :-)

New York = Equal Love

NYC pic

The Empire State Building lit up with rainbow colors to represent and celebrate both Gay Pride weekend in New York, and the Senate passing a same-sex / equality rights for marriage law (only by 4 votes, and that too in a Republican controlled Senate). Overwhelmingly amazing! YAH GO NEW YORK! GO EQUALITY AND LOVE AND HUMANITY! :-)

YAHH!! GO NEW YORK!!!

New York legalized same-sex marriage.

New York passes equal marriage law.

http://wvgazette.com/News/201106250022

"It's truly a historic night for love, our families, and democracy won.'' "New York became the sixth and largest state in the country to legalize gay marriage, breathing life into the national gay rights movement that had stalled over a nearly identical bill here two years ago."

http://harvardcrcl.org/2011/06/25/new-york-passes-marriage-equality/

"New York becomes the largest state to entrench marriage equality, and the legislature’s reversal may create momentum for proponents nationwide. The result will likely be attributed to shifting public opinion. A Quinnipiac poll cited by the New York Times suggested that support for gay marriage amongst New Yorkers rose from 37% to 58% in the two years separating the failed vote from the successful one."

Restoring the Light

My friend Carol, who graduated from NYU film school, is a documentary filmmaker. For the past 3 years, she has been living in China and making a film about a rural eye doctor who gives up his savings and home in order to bring transformative eye care to the remote villages of northwest China. Carol says, “As I followed the journey of his mobile clinic, I discovered incredible stories of resilience in the everyday lives of people living in this region: I met a brilliant young boy who spent everyday penned in his yard because of his blindness, yet who dreamt of becoming a truck driver to support his family; a young woman who, in spite of a debilitating bone infection, became the first in her family to attend college. Her family lived in a cave for over 60 years. She wants to become an artist.”

About the film: "Restoring the Light" is an hour-long feature documentary about a local eye doctor's quest to provide free healthcare to remote impoverished villages in northwest China. His journey reveals an intimate portrait of an unobserved Chinese farming community's resilience and hope. Carol's film, “Restoring the Light,” has an incredible trailer, more about the film, opportunities to donate, etc on her film’s website: http://www.restoringthelight.com

We are so lucky and blessed to live in a country where eye care is both accessible and affordable, especially through health/vision insurance. Since I work at the Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration, we see/hear/know about the miracles of eye transplants on a daily basis.
I cannot imagine all that Carol has encountered on her journey.
Thank you for reading,
Anisha

milestones!!!

Most probably my LAST SUMMER SEMESTER EVER IN GRAD SCHOOL!!!!!!
:-)

peace

amazing cover by Glee

Somewhere Only We Know
originally by Keane
cover by Glee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeaAQPIHotQ

I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete
Oh simple thing, where have you gone
...I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin
This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go somewhere only we know
Somewhere only we know

tv shoot!

Law and Order CI filmed outside my work today on Wall Street. I saw them shoot the same detective scene 12 times! Reminds me of my days working in film in Cali :-) And yes I did see Vincent D'Onofrio aka Detective Goren and Kathryn Erbe aka Detective Eames :-)

Judas

Only Gaga can take two biblical characters and make a hit pop dance song out of it - and I LOVE IT! Can't stop dancing :-)

The lyrics remind me of the struggle between good and evil....really interesting!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!
:-)

Happy Earth Day!

Hug a tree!
:-)

NYC rain

Turning Tables

Touches something in my heart and soul

me

Waiting for the bus, on my way to work, on the day of our big fundraising event, April 2011 :-)

3 years in NYC!!!!

3 years ago tonight, I got on a plane with a duffel bag & suitcase, woke up April 4th morning & started my new life in New York City, my biggest dream since I was 16. Here I am 3 years later: living my dream, supporting myself, completing my health care MBA, working in my field, helping people everyday, found my soulmate, in love & enjoying every moment in the greatest city in the world :-) DREAMS DO COME TRUE! :-)

Tsunami in Japan

Please go online and donate to the victims of the Japan tsunami right now. I read an article on CNN that a lot of bogus websites are going to pop up during this crisis, where the money is not going to Japan. For this reason, donate through official sites, like Red Cross, and Save the Children International, etc. If you don't want to donate online, you can text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to Japans emergency relief. Help others, in general every day, but especially in times of crisis and need. And this is a global crisis. Please go and donate. Do this to help others. Please do it now. Thank you.

love

30 months (2 1/2 years) anniversary with my love! YAY! Wow time flies, but treasuring every single moment makes it last forever :-) So happy and blessed!

new job!

Today is one of the best days of my life. I got a new job, in my field (healthcare) at a non-profit on Wall Street. Finally using my MBA in Health Services Management to help people on a daily basis, in the greatest city in the world (NYC)!!! I truly believe that with hard work and faith, you will achieve your goals and dreams, and get what you deserve in this life :-) SO happy and excited! I start in 2 days!!!

Pic

At a cafe for brunch - upper east side, NYC :-) Photo by Mohit ♥

This One's For the Girls

I first heard this song during a summer at camp. It's such a sweet, beautiful and true song about being proud to be a girl at any age, and how the different stages of life are all to be celebrated with love and happiness :-) The video is sweet and adorable also :-) This song always makes me teary and emotional - not just because it reminds me of camp days, but because the lyrics are so beautiful and empowering to love yourself at any age and be happy and love :-)

This One's For the Girls
by Martina McBride



This is for all you girls about 13
High school can be so rough, can be so mean
Hold on to, on to your innocence
Stand your ground when everybody's givin' in
This one's for the girls

This is for all you girls about 25
In little apartments, just tryin' to get by
Livin' on, on dreams and spaghettios
Wonderin' where your life is gonna go

This one's for the girls
Who've ever had a broken heart
Who've wished upon a shooting star
You're beautiful the way you are
This one's for the girls
Who love without holdin' back
Who dream with everything they have
All around the world, this one's for the girls
(This one's for all the girls)

This is for all you girls about 42
Tossin' pennies into the fountain of youth
Every laugh, laugh line on your face
Made you who you are today

Yeah, we're all the same inside
From 1 to 99

This one's for the girls

OMG

"Snow drifts and ice stalled a New York City subway train this morning, trapping passengers without heat, food, or water for more than six hours--even as the train was mere feet away from a subway platform. They were just some of the countless people left stranded by a powerful East Coast blizzard that shut down roads, rail lines, and major airports. The train was finally towed to a nearby station just before 8am. Meanwhile, thousands of travelers were stranded overnight at the New York City area's three airports, Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark, after more than 1400 flights were cancelled. Blankets and cots were provided in some cases, but some passengers who had already checked their bags were not allowed to retrieve them, and so had no extra clothing or toiletries."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20101227/ts_yblog_thelookout/passengers-stranded-for-over-6-hours-without-heat-on-nyc-subway-train

yay holidays!

December 2010

To my beautiful family and wonderful friends,

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Happy New Year! Happy Kwanzaa! Happy Hanukkah! (and anything and everything else you may celebrate!!!)

Wishing you and your family and friends a safe, happy and lovely holiday season :-) I hope everyone is enjoying with family and friends and FOOD!




My Christmas tree in my NYC apt :-)









Rockafeller tree in NYC - Dec 2010 :-)








Festive holiday candles and gingerbread man with red holiday pom pom earmuffs :-)






Peppermint soy white hot chocolate in a festive Starbucks holiday cup :-)












First snow in NYC!!!!







Store window decorations in NYC!!! :-)

hilarious video!

M1 Patient Diagnosis

Welcome Christmas!

Beautiful Christmas song :-)

Originally from the movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

Covered by the Glee cast :-)

Glee means happiness, delight, and joy from within :-)

MBA

I finished my HR class finals & work early. My professor graded everything & I got an A in the course :-) She said I wrote one of the best final papers & praised me highly!

Xmas in the city!!!

"Starry nights, city lights, coming down over me, skyscrapers, stargazers in my head" ~Green Day

Xmas tree across the street from my apt :-)

Soy peppermint white hot chocolate in a Xmas cup!!! :-)

I love life stream of thoughts

I celebrated Thanksgiving with Mohit - our early celebration together, since we are both going home for the holidays. Two of my friends passed the bar exam :-) I bought the Glee: Christmas album. I love ALL Christmas music. But I love all music period :-) I got a new candle that is apple-cinnamon flavored. Mmm smells so nice and warms up my apt. I can't wait to put up my little mini Christmas tree in my apt too. I love this fall and winter season, the scents, the warmth, the spirit, the music, the snow, the lights, the decorations, the foods. Yay the holidays! I'm listening to Green Day - the Broadway songs version. I got some new things for my apt, including an air purifier, pink fuzzy slippers, a ball chair from Gaiam, and got holiday festive foods and groceries also. Love it! New York City is beautiful in the fall. See the leaves and trees near my apt :-)

Happy Diwali!!!!!!

To my wonderful and beautiful family and friends :-)
Happy Diwali to you and to all of your family and friends :-)
Enjoy!!!
Love of love and hugs,
Anisha

See these Diwali pictures from India from this year - so beautiful!
http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-205_162-10005464.html?tag=page

I Look To You

A song about looking to God in our darkest times and moments, for strength and faith and hope :-)
The song and lyrics are incredibly beautiful <3
Touches the soul :-)

Original song: I Look To You by Whitney Houston

This version: Glee cover

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uYn3EKF7M8

As I lay me down

heaven hear me now

I'm lost without a cause

After giving it my all.

Winter storms have come and darkened my sun.

After all that I've been through

Who on earth can I turn to?

I look to you I look to you.

After all my strength is gone,

In you I can be strong I look to you, I look to you yeah

And when melodies are gone, In you I hear a song, I look to you.

Youuuuu

About to lose my breathe, there's no more fighting left,

Sinking to rise no more, searching for that open door.

And every road that I've taken (hmm) lead to my regret.

And I don't know if I'm going to make it.

Nothing to do but lift my head I look to you, I look to you.

After all my strength is gone, in you I can be strong I look to you I look to you.

And when melodies are gone yeah

In you I hear a song,

I look to you.

My levees are broken, my walls have come tumbling down on me

The rain is falling, defeat is calling.

I need you to set me free.

Take me far away from the battle. I need you, shine on me.

I look to you, I look to you.

After all my strength is gone, In you I can be strong I look to you I look to you.

And when melodies are gone, in you I hear a song I look to you.

Sink or Swim

One of my favorite songs and lyrics of all time (and my ringtone) :-)

"Hearing the song in your laughter, A melody I chase after, No one else has done this to me" ♥

Link:
Sink or Swim by Tyrone Wells

Embedded:

science and divinity

"The whole history of science has been the gradual realization that events do not happen in an arbitrary manner, but that they reflect a certain underlying order, which may or may not be divinely inspired." - Steven Hawkings "A Brief History of Time"

Women Will Rule the World!!!

http://www.newsweek.com/2010/07/06/women-will-rule-the-world.html?obref=obinsite

When historians write about the great recession of 2007–08, they may very well have a new name for it: the Mancession. It’s a term already being bandied about in the popular media as business writers chronicle the sad tales of the main victims of the recession: men. They were disproportionately represented in the industries hit hardest during the downturn, including financial services, manufacturing, and construction, and their higher salaries often put them first in the line of fire. Men are the victims of two thirds of the 11 million jobs lost since the recession began in 2007; in August 2009, when U.S. male unemployment stood at 11 percent (versus 8.3 for women), it was the largest unemployment gender gap in the postwar era. Those numbers have improved, a bit—new unemployment figures show men at 9.9 percent and women at 7.8—but not enough to stop Larry Summers, the president’s top economic adviser, from speculating recently, that “when the economy recovers, five years from now, one in six men who are 25 to 54 will not be working.”

Happy India Independence Day!

Happy India Independence Day! The Empire State Building is lit up with the colors of the Indian flag today :-)

personality

I took a random personality quiz online, and this is what it said about me (which is pretty much exactly right!!!) :-)

You are an explorer. You're always on the hunt for new exotic adventures that will appeal to your wild spirit. You'll try anything once! You've got a wonderfully childlike spirit. You see the beauty in the simplest of things. Happiness is not something to save for the future, it's about living in the moment. Nothing gets you excited like the thought of setting off on trip somewhere you've never been before. You really enjoy getting into planning all the sites you want to see. You're a bit of a cultural sponge too. You love checking out all the latest films, books and music. Deep down, you've got a big heart and like to put others first. Nothing puts a smile on your face like being able to make a difference. But remember it's always good to fit a little time for yourself in the mix too. Your batteries won't run forever!

My life's purpose and testament

All around us, there is negativity, pain, sorrow, unhealthy things, illegal activities, immoral actions, and so much wrongdoing that is happening to others and being done by people. People need help in all areas and aspects of life.
I cannot live in a world where all this is happening and not do something about it.

In the summer of 2005, I attended a healthy lifestyle camp that changed my life. It focused on physical health, inner strength, emotional growth, and living a healthy, fit and balanced life, in all aspects, inside and out. It was like no other camp or experience out there. The following summer of 2006, I returned to camp as a counselor, to help other girls the way I had been helped. Both summers changed my life. After only a few years in existence, Camp California Fitness closed due to lack of funding. I was devastated. I knew that in those five years, hundreds of lives had been changed for girls ages 8-21, forever friendships were born, and a lifetime of memories were made, laughter and love were shared, and knowledge was gained that changed all of our lives forever. I could not imagine that place not being there anymore to help more people because I know this world is full of people who need help in all different ways in levels. That camp was a safe haven, because no matter what your issue or concern or problem, there was something for everyone there, and everyone gained at least one thing, if not more, and left a better and changed person. What I experienced there, both as a camper and counselor, opened my eyes to a world of issues and problems from a to z, and how so many people can be helped and lives can be changed in so many different ways. Half of my best friends today are people I met in those two summers, and many others I am still in touch with. You leave a changed, grown, better person with friendships that last a lifetime.

The experience of camp, and then it's closing, made me realize that I want to have a career where I can help others and promote change, growth and positive actions on a small, big and widespread level. So I decided to go to grad school to get my MBA in Health Services Management. I know that my every day job, work life and career will be helping others. In addition, I want to continue to volunteer my time and money and give back in all ways that I can. And whether or not I am able to start a similar camp to CCF, I know I will continue to spread the message of living a healthy, fit, balanced and well rounded lifestyle, and maybe start a support group, a camp or anything that I can do to keep helping people who struggle in the area of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. I know just someone listening to you and giving you the right guidance can be the best medicine for mind, body and soul healing and growth. I have seen it with my own eyes. I have seen girls of all ages and backgrounds and walks of life conquer their destructive habits and surpass all of their inner and outer problems, learn how to handle them better, deal with them properly, gain knowledge to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle in all aspects and ways, inside and out, and become these incredible young women and go on to do amazing things. This includes myself as one of those girls. And many of them continue to help others in these areas of health today, not to mention their own lives being changed. That is what I wish to do in this world and in my lifetime. I feel this is both my purpose and my calling. My main goal in life is to work with others to create positive change in the world, in all ways, small, big and widespread.

Without health, we have nothing and we can do nothing. So be healthy and be happy. I wish this for everyone. Health in mind, body and spirit.

After I found out camp had closed, I saw people's friendships continue to stay strong and to grow. I knew that we would always keep those memories and experiences of camp with us, in our minds and hearts, and that we would always remember what we learned there, keep that with us, live a healthy, fit and balanced lifestyle, and share that message with those in our lives. I knew that no matter what, this reminded me of how much I want to continue to help people in my life, and be a part of the positive energy in this world that will conquer all the negative aspects. I know that even one signature on a petition, a smile to a stranger, giving up my seat on the train, one hour of volunteering, participating in a walk to show my solidarity for a cause, one dollar of donation - every single action and every single person does help to change the world and add to the positive energy. In a world filled with chaos, these days just being a good person and living a right life is more than enough. If you can do even one thing beyond that, that is beautiful.

No judgments. No expectations. No pointing fingers. No asking questions. Just selfless giving back and helping others and being one person to contribute to positive change and growth in this world. I do matter and count and make a difference.
This is how I choose to live my life. And I pass the choice on to you.
Live well, healthy, happy and free. Love openly. Give. Open up your eyes and your heart. Help to change the world, one day and one action at a time. Be a part of the positive energy that is all around us. We just have to feel it to see it and make it work.
It's up to all of us.
Peace to all
<3

Open Up Your Eyes

by Daughtry

For the first time you can open your eyes
And see the world without your sorrow
And no one knows the pain you left behind
And all the peace you could never find
Is waiting there to hold and keep you
Welcome to the first day of your life
Just open up your eyes

morning light 2

Another MBA all nighter had me seeing the beautiful early morning light again from my apt, but thankfully I am all done with my summer semester now :-)

Two all nighters in a row during MBA summer semester finals week - insane. Seeing the morning light from the sun rise two nights in a row - beautiful. Knowing that as of this morning, I am 100% done with my semester and have six weeks before fall semester begins - priceless! :-)

Crawl

Such a beautiful song and video! ♥

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34v8xoOhhFI&feature=related

So we'll crawl, till we can walk again, then we'll run, until we're strong enough to jump, then we'll fly, until there is no end

So not counting the part of the song that is about getting back to love (he's singing about fixing his relationship with a girl)
but the chorus of the song means an entirely different thing to me
and I took this song, especially the chorus, to mean a lot more than just about romantic love and relationships
it means to me that when we can't walk, we can still crawl, and when we cant run, we can still walk, and when we cant jump, we can still run, and when we cant fly, we can still jump, and one day we will fly, and we will fly forever
and it means to me that no matter our difficulties or hardships, no one and nothing can stop us from doing what we want to achieve, our goals, our dreams, whatever is in our heart and soul, we can do it, nothing and no one can stop us :-)

morning light

I was up early morning doing work, and I took these pics while lying down on my bed, looking up and out of my middle window in my apt :-) Morning light and the sun lit sky - love it!I haven't faced the street in a long time, so it's really nice! I live in the main part of the city now - trucks honk. Laundromat open at 8:30am. People out and about all the time, early in the morning and late at night. Really love it :-) The fourth pic is of a park near my apt - a few blocks away, near the subway. There is some water fountain play thing coming out of the ground - it's really nice!
And the fifth pic is of a restaurant that I tried near my apt - fusion of Indian and Chinese restaurant "Chinese Mirch" :-)

equality

No offense to anyone else's religious views or beliefs, and all I want to say is that I believe God created men and women to be equal and views humanity thus way. So what is this nonsense - by the Catholic Church?! Who promote God, religion and faith - and compare women being ordained to sex abuse?! WHAT?! Forget being... a feminist, I am also a human being! Women or men, we are all humans, AND ALL EQUAL!!! WHEN WILL THE WORLD ALSO LEARN THIS?!!!! Equality. Geez.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jul/15/vatican-attempted-ordination-women-grave-crime

travel

I love....the beach, the ocean, the sun, the rain, nature, trees, lakes, forests, the outdoors, camping, hiking, mountains, scenery, fresh air, crisp scents of nature and trees, swimming, running, palm trees, all trees, warm sand in my toes, rocks and dirt, all shapes and sizes, scents of summer, scents of the rain, mist, fog, waves, froth of the waves, swimming in the pool, swimming in the ocean, lying on the beach, sun on my face, trails, paths, climbing the rocks, tide pools, docks on the lake, rivers, gorgeous sunrise, serene sunset, the colors of the sky, the sounds of the city, the sounds of nature, waterfalls, flowing water, streams, clouds, cloud formations, flowers, raindrops on petals, icebergs, colors, the soft falling snow, cold flakes on my eyelashes and cheeks, the beauty and serenity of the world around us, in the air, on the ground, under the sea, in the skies :-)

Any trip or vacation I take with anyone, friends, family, anyone, I love having these elements present and a part of that trip experience and in every and all experiences in my life, and that even when visiting or living in a big city or metropolitan area, to also find places where you can see and experience these elements also. I want to find more places in New York, esp outside Manhattan, that have more of these elements. The outdoors is beautiful and natural and amazing. And really, if we see, it is all around us - even in the middle of the city, there is the warm sun on your face or the scent of rain or the mist and fog by the bridge. It's all around us, everywhere :-) As long as we have open minds and hearts to see it :-) It's present in our every day lives, not just on trips and vacations. And also, I have seen some amazing places, not just living in California, but also trips to Hawaii, Europe, Florida, Grand Canyon, things like that :-)

health

"It begins to appear that almost everything one does to gain a livelihood or for pleasure is fattening, immoral, illegal, or, even worse, oncogenic."

- Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease

(oncogenic means bringing about tumors - so it's related to cancer or bringing about cancer)

So don't be like everyone else!!!!!
Live your life your way - a good and right way - healthy, fit and happy, filled with love and peace

<3

I want a pug doggie!!!

Awwww sooo cute!!!! :-)

My Dad shared these life's sayings with me

Keep reminding yourself of these simple things in life.

Health:

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer.
6. Play more games.
7. Read more books than you did in 2008.
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes’ walk every day. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:

11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't overdo. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Society:

25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:

32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up..
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Happiness is contagious and so is sadness but choice is yours... :) you know what I mean.

Worst Paying College Degrees

It is sad that most of these jobs are related to the arts / fine arts / music /drama, and then also helping others in social work, and then others are related to education, teaching and theology (God). It seems what is most beautiful and important and life cannot be made into a career - unless you are one in a million for the arts ones, like the top artist, actor, singer, etc.
It is ironic that our teachers and professors make the most difference in our lives - yet they get paid the least. But stupid actors and actresses are millionaires. I don't get it?!

Worst Paying College Degrees

Charles Purdy, Yahoo! HotJobs senior editor, Yahoo! HotJobs

There's no denying the value of a college education: According to recent U.S. Census surveys, the median salary for college grads is more than $20,000 higher than that of people with only a high school diploma. And the unemployment rate for people with bachelor's degrees is almost half the rate for people without.

But some degrees are worth more than others, as PayScale.com shows in its 2010 report on the earning power of bachelor's degrees.

No surprise, engineering degrees continue to be top earners--and (also no big shocker) you have to go pretty far down the list before you see the liberal arts well represented.

But there's more to choosing a major than comparing dollar amounts. We salute and congratulate the graduates whose interests (and hard work) have led them to the following degrees--the lowest-earning degrees on PayScale's list.

10. Drama (starting annual salary: $35,600; mid-career annual salary: $56,600)
Some mega-millionaire movie stars with drama degrees (Denzel Washington and Meryl Streep, for instance) may be skewing these numbers upward--for every Denzel and Meryl, there are thousands of thespians struggling to make ends meet. But you don't study drama because you want to get rich--you study drama because you love the theater. (And an ability to act comes in handy in many professions.)

9. Fine arts (starting annual salary: $35,800; mid-career annual salary: $56,300)
Well, it takes an artist to make a thrift-store wardrobe look like a million bucks.

8. Hospitality and tourism (starting annual salary: $37,000; mid-career annual salary: $54,300)
Jobs that include tips may be skewing these numbers downward--and this is an industry that looks to be on the rebound as the economy improves. Plus, the perks associated with jobs in hospitality and tourism may compensate for the comparatively low salaries--many jobs in the industry allow extensive travel (or provide considerable travel discounts).

7. Education (starting annual salary: $36,200; mid-career annual salary: $54,100)
For the right people, teaching is an immensely rewarding career--and it's truly a noble one. The good news is, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment opportunities for primary, secondary, and special education teachers are expected to grow by 14 percent in the coming decade. And there will be plenty of new opportunities in continuing education for adults, as professional skill requirements change ever more rapidly.

6. Horticulture (starting annual salary: $37,200; mid-career annual salary: $53,400)
It seems that a green thumb doesn't necessarily bring in the greenbacks. But when you work among flowers and plants in a nursery or garden, who needs 'em?

5. Spanish (starting annual salary: $35,600; mid-career annual salary: $52,600)
As an old proverb puts it, when you learn a new language, you "gain a new soul." Who could put a price on that? And certainly, knowing Spanish--the language with the second-highest number of native speakers (after Mandarin)--in addition to English opens up a world of job opportunities beyond Spanish teacher or translator (as a plus, you can better enjoy a world of fantastic Spanish-language music, movies, and literature).

4. Music (starting annual salary: $34,000; mid-career annual salary: $52,000)
Hey, if being a musician were easy, everyone would do it. Some of us are guitar heroes; most of us just play the video game.

3. Theology (starting annual salary: $34,800; mid-career annual salary: $51,500)
This is the perfect example of a degree earned by someone who's "not in it for the money": people who choose to study theology often feel they're pursuing a higher calling (and often feel a strong desire to do good in the world, no matter the cost).

2. Elementary education (starting annual salary: $33,000; mid-career annual salary: $42,400)
Specializing in elementary education means a lower median salary than an education degree (number 7).

1. Social work (starting annual salary: $33,400; mid-career annual salary: $41,600)
They say that crime doesn't pay. As this list seems to point out, neither does helping people. So it's a good thing that many college students seem to believe that helping others is its own reward--social workers are an indispensable safety net for people who've fallen on difficult times. And the BLS reports that the outlook for opportunities in this field are favorable--particularly for social workers who work in rural areas or with senior citizens.

(Source: PayScale salary survey. Methodology: Annual pay is for bachelor's graduates without higher degrees. Typical starting salaries are for graduates with two years of experience; mid-career salaries are for graduates with 15 years of experience. PayScale also provides salary information by college; for more information, check out PayScale's Best Colleges Report.)

March for Babies 2010!!!

March for Babies weekend! Good luck to all - from coast to coast - enjoy every moment! :-) Lets all join together and donate time and money, and lend a helping hand to support healthy babies! ♥ "I'm giving every baby a healthy start!" "One day all babies will be born healthy!" http://marchforbabies.org/ http://marchofdimes.com/

beautiful words of wisdom

Famous and heartwarming author Maya Angelou said this:

'I've learned that no matter what happens, or 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 these three things:
a rainy day, 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 some things back...'

'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 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 people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'

this is amazing! advances in health :-)

Full Face Transplant a success!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8639437.stm

:-)

this is GOOD! And finally!!!

Best line of this article:

"I kept saying it's not a gay right to hold someone's hand when they die, its a human right,"

Obama extends hospital visitation rights to same-sex partners of gays

By Michael D. Shear
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, April 16, 2010; A01

President Obama mandated Thursday that nearly all hospitals extend visitation rights to the partners of gay men and lesbians and respect patients' choices about who may make critical health-care decisions for them, perhaps the most significant step so far in his efforts to expand the rights of gay Americans.

The president directed the Department of Health and Human Services to prohibit discrimination in hospital visitation in a memo that was e-mailed to reporters Thursday night while he was at a fundraiser in Miami.

Administration officials and gay activists, who have been quietly working together on the issue, said the new rule will affect any hospital that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding, a move that covers the vast majority of the nation's health-care institutions. Obama's order will start a rule-making process at HHS that could take several months, officials said.

Hospitals often bar visitors who are not related to an incapacitated patient by blood or marriage, and gay rights activists say many do not respect same-sex couples' efforts to designate a partner to make medical decisions for them if they are seriously ill or injured.

"Discrimination touches every facet of the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, including at times of crisis and illness, when we need our loved ones with us more than ever," Joe Solmonese, president of the Human Rights Campaign, said in a statement praising the president's decision.

Read the full article here:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/15/AR2010041505502.html?hpid=topnews