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    shirleyxu  53, Female, China - 301 entries
21
Feb 2013
9:50 PM CST
   

老同学

这几天来自澳洲的老同学来访,多年后的相聚,再没有比这更令人开心的事了,一杯茶,一盘瓜子,三天内想把三十年的峥嵘岁月聊个痛快,我们谈话速度像机关枪,思路跳跃轻盈,人说三个女人一台戏,我们俩个不惑之年的女人轻而易举地唱了一台半的戏,阵阵的说笑声让旁听的小猫乐肥露出惊诧的表情,它一定认为主人和客人都错乱了.

五年同窗,同学间的认识是平视的效果,几十年后的彼此的了解就是立体的了.我们聊得最多的不是事业的成就也不是生活得失,而是我们在多变的环境中如何调整心态的经验.不论你是明星还是普通的家庭妇女,中年女人的生活质量在很大程度上取决于她调整心态的功力.

遥想当年,走出学校,跨出国门,青春的心追求发展的欲望像潮水一样挡都挡不住,义无反顾地全力冲出了地理的限制,几十年过去了,他乡的山水草木,世态炎凉把女孩变成女人,成熟的女人,不会徒劳过分地修饰外表了,她比任何时候都更加懂得面对自己的内心.

岁月流逝方显女人本色,在为老公生,为儿子活了二十年后的今天,是时候扪心自问下半生究竟要一个怎样的活法.我们懂得,一个人一天只吃三顿饭,只睡一张床,精神上的富足让我们潇洒地告别昨日的幼稚,勇敢地承认既往的失误,用坎坷磨练出的智慧和对生活热爱的激情去编织一个五彩缤纷的未来.

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    Amy Jean  32, Female, United Kingdom - 5 entries
20
Feb 2013
6:03 AM CET
   

A Mid-Life Crisis

"The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile." – Plato

I suppose one of the reasons why so many people take a year abroad is to “find themselves”. We like to pretend that it is for academic reasons, but we’re not fooling anyone. Whether that be exposing your inner party Erasmus self, or finding an enlightened traveller of the world within you, there’s a lot to be accounted for in what, in proportion to our entire life, is such a small period of time.

One of the hardest things I had to accept when changing countries was that I would lose friends, and make new ones. That’s not to say that I didn’t want to make new friends; I just didn’t want to leave the old ones behind. Part of my Year Abroad will soon be a distant memory, yet I would have to revisit many of the hardships I faced at the beginning of the entire journey.

This feeling may well be recognisable for many people staying in one country, or even those at home. People come; people go. Those friends that can only stay for a term must take their next step, and so we all find ourselves in a position of isolation and friendlessness. So here we go again: getting to know a new city, understanding the language, making friends, finding a routine in life. I did it before, and I can do it again. Yet this time, I don’t want to.

It is my inner self who is telling me that “I don’t want to do this again”. That’s probably because it really is “effort”. But I cannot let my instinctive emotions control my thoughts. I may not want to make friends now, or study, but I cannot and will not be conquered by myself. My thoughts and being are separate: my thoughts can change, but I can never change who I am. It takes discipline and understanding of yourself to know that you will enjoy your new life and that you are capable of changing your own thoughts. After all, life is what you make it.

During my first two weeks in Zaragoza, I did not stay in the house. I did not go onto Skype every minute of the day, nor did I reject the thought of making new friends. I did not stay awake at night, wrestling with thoughts that I could not control. I accepted that my life has changed and I have moved on. Those moments of weakness, where I missed home and friends, I accepted that. It’s normal to feel alone. There have been times where I have wanted to go out and buy new clothing, eat a mountain of chocolate and feel sick and sad inside. I will not give into these insecurities.

In those moments when I feel capable of controlling my emotions, I feel very proud of myself. It takes a lot of discipline, but it builds character. One thing my Dad said to me was that good and bad things come in threes. But then, when you think about it, all good and bad is subjected to your own thoughts. The more we can control our thoughts, the more we can conquer ourselves.

Sick stuff, Plato.

I know. I’m way too cheesy to be writing a blog.�
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    Anni  38, Male, Alabama, USA - First entry!
17
Feb 2013
8:41 PM IST
   

Amsterdam Populer Attractions Sights

Amsterdam is the Capital of the Netherlands.Amsterdam metropolitan popualation of 820,654.Amsterdam Located in the provice of North Holland in the west of the country.Amsterdam is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe.

Amsterdam tourist attractions:

Museums


Museums are the main tourist attraction in Amsterdam. Everyone knows the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum, but there is much more. Amsterdam has over fifty museums which attract millions of visitors each year. See our suggested itineraries to explore these attractions.

The canals

Beyond this heart lies the rest of Amsterdam: a series of concentric and bisecting canals, known as the Grachtengordel (canal ring). Lined with centuries-old gabled canal houses, the area has remained beautifully intact to this day. And it's not just a preserved open-air museum; it is still the functional and friendly heart of the city, where locals and visitors alike create a vibrant energy.

Floating Flower Market

The floating flower market was first held in 1862. It has since developed into the best-known flower market of Holland. Whatever your favorite flower is, you are bound to find it here. Merchandise ranges from the traditional Dutch tulips and geraniums to indoor cypresses and plants. Along this part of the Singel canal you’ll also find a lot of souvenirs shops.


The Heineken Experience
The Heineken Experience starts at the base: the ingredients and 150 years of brewing craftsmanship. Then you’ll get a 4D-experience what it’s like to be brewed and bottled. More interactive fun is followed by a Heineken show. Finally, you’ll end the experience with a well deserved beer.


The Begijnhof

The ‘Begijnhof’ is one of the most beautiful places in Amsterdam. It’s an inner court that dates from around 1300 with typical Amsterdam-style houses. The Begijnhof has a fascinating history with many historical events, the sisterhood of Catholics and even miracles.

For more information please visit : City Breaks in Amsterdam
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    swarsin  75, Male, India - 3 entries
17
Feb 2013
9:27 AM
   

Red somewhere

Read somewhere: Interesting. English & history profs are sometimes perceived as atavistic or stuck in the past.
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    clintonwilliam  40, Male, Florida, USA - First entry!
08
Feb 2013
5:03 PM MDT
   

Key benefits of sea grass rugs you enjoy at home

If you are keen to have a new rug at house then why not go for sea grass rugs. Sea grass is a fiber which is widely grown in Asian countries, and can typically be found in rice fields growling alongside the rice. Because the sea grass is grown in water, it makes it strong and resistant to nearly all spills and stains.

So, when you now know some basics approximately sea grass then lets head to check some of its merits :

Allergy free
The natural fiber rugs including the sea grass just depend upon their natural fine appearance to club in the most harmonious manner along with your house d�cor, which helps a lot in improving instead of distracting the tone. Consequently no dyes are used and there are no toxins or chemicals added which can cause allergies within the home. This is specifically vital if someone in your family has the problem of asthma. Sea grass retains moisture from the air when humidity levels are high, and releases it when levels drop, stabilizing the surroundings for those with sensitive noses.

Sustainable
The sea grass is also one of the nearly all vital flooring options, indeed the nearly all rising attributed and ease of harvest is responsible for it. Getting the idea from the reed mats since from ages the sea grass renders an eclectic kind of look in any room found in your house.

Variety of weaves
The sea grass rugs beauty just lies in a wide range of textures and weaves found in it that make any rug of such a kind. The weave could simply differ from the additional traditional tight knit weave to any other herringbone weave or the basket weave. No matter what sort of weave you choose, it's guaranteed to complement your home.

Colorful borders
Many rugs made from sea grass come with a colorful border to add a pop of color into the design. They are seen with a black border, beige or even over the olive green border that displays some of the natural seas grass and yet it doesn't really conflict with some other furnishing options.

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    Naobi  26, Female, Virginia, USA - 7 entries
04
Feb 2013
2:20 PM EDT
   

Unfinished Love Note

�� �I love you is only three words and eight letters, it doesn't even begin to explain how i feel about you. I've known you for so long, and i care about you so much, that your basically a part of me. There's no way i could stop loving you. My parents aren't fond of the ways you have and the person you are.I'm not here to make them happy. I love my parents both to an eternity of life, they taught me things to look out for and what to look into when i start getting serious about a man. They've skilled me well. You are not what they portray you to be. You are me You are my life, You are my love. No one and nothing will change that. I will love you til the day you decide me to no longer.
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    AbrahmLoe  41, Male, Texas, USA - 2 entries
31
Jan 2013
8:53 PM MDT
   

Roland Printers

There are many printers available in the market.People often get confused when it comes to buying a new printer.The printer must be buyed according to the need of the printing.

Roland Printer is known for the quality of printing achieved by it.It works very finely even in case of high resolution printing.
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    AngelaHuo  42, Female, North Carolina, USA - First entry!
30
Jan 2013
8:58 PM MDT
   

How to fix knee pain.

There are many people who face the problem of knee pain.Knee pain brings many difficulties in their life.Regular exercises can help to avoid this knee pain.

Exercises help to strengthen the knees which in turn helps to avoid the pain and also prevent the pain.Read more about these strengthening exercises from this article.
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    sabarichubby  34, Male, India - First entry!
16
Jan 2013
8:34 PM IST
   

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    tippyharry  46, Female, Australia - 2 entries
02
Jan 2013
9:55 AM ACDT
   

goodbye...

Yes it's goodbye...to my car. Sold the lancer today and it was a bittersweet sale - good because I've got a lovely new (well new to me) larger car with lots of room for all the bags I have to carry around these days, but also a bit sad to farewell the only brand new car I'll ever own! Am definitely feeling a bit sentimental about it...hopefully that will change when I bank the cheque tomorrow...
Had a nice quiet day at home with the kids today - hubby off to Melbourne for a wedding so we just chilled out - literally - had the air-con on all day as it was about 40 degrees!
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