My precious Timeless Christmas Gift Ever

All I want for Christmas Gift is Your TimeNo, I don't mean to sound ungrateful I know how hard is facing expenses these days, I do appreciate your gifts however, let me tell you the way i feel about them. Give me no material gifts that mean nothing to me, the ones that you rushed in purchasing at the last minute, the sweater that I don’t need, the cookies or chocolate high in calories and saturated fat, the candle that if I’m lucky, its aroma reminisce of grandma’s home, the tools that I would not know where and how to use, the one more dust collector knick-knack, the subscription to that magazine that I don’t care to read (they do not address my interests) or the favorite to many the “Gift Card” from that store that I never knew existed then goes forgotten somewhere in a drawer. Text me no messages of love and kisses, if you really care for me come to see me, bring your family, lets have some laughs, lets celebrate life, togetherness, friendship, love, catch up our lives events, lets bring out our memories from the attic, lets have a cup of Cocoa together, have lunch and some drinks, tell me about your current interests and goals, tell me how can I help and if you really care for me for us, ask us how you could help us, what is that, that we really need, not to be presumptuous or anything but, if you were to ask us what we really need from you, our answer would be always the same, we need, we would appreciate if your share yourself with us, We love to have some of your personal time, only to see you in person, to give you a bear hug, to hear your voice, see your smile and how much you have grown in all these years since last time we saw you that would be the most precious Christmas of All. Merry Christmas my Friends. Please share yourself, someday you would appreciate it too.

Capitalize your Birthday Wish

"Imagine today is your Birthday, what would be your wish?" That's what pretty much Bobbi Brown's Mom asked her when she was a teenager and not so much into "school" she just had the creativity bug inside her for the longest time, applying lipstick on the dog and whomever was willing to be her model. Her Mom being one of those very supportive, kind, loving and understanding mother asked Bobbie "imagine today is your Birthday what would you really, really like to do, what would be your wish" ... and Bobbi replied, "I'd like to enroll in art and fashion classes" ... and so she did becoming a very successful entrepreneur woman, that revolutionized cosmetics industry. There is so much to learn from her experience and drive, I admired her very much. She is a remarkable woman that understands business, success and family. Please read her Bio is awesome. So, could I ask you my friends if today was your Birthday, what would be your deepest most awesome realistic dream?

Betrayal Friendship Wealthy Wives

Marry a Plastic Surgeon = Lavish Mansion-Diamonds by the Kilo & Bigger Boobs Pretty much summarized some of the famous "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills", "Orange County", "Atlanta", "Miami" and "New Jersey". Yeah! Even for me its sad to recognize that I'm very addictive to follow these series on TV, all their DRAMA, their backstabbing (which happens a lot), their incredible and latest fashion, their professional make up, their hair styles, OMG their shoes WOW! Their perfect flawless look, their design mansions Oh Dear God how extravagant way of living! Excess & luxury all around. Long story short, I was enchanted to see and follow their episodes every day or wherever I had the chance. You would of thought they were perfectly Happy ... Not!!! There is an intense competition among all of them, as a common denominator they all and each one of those women wants to be the more popular and accepted, the more gracious, the ONE that gets along with every one else, the most beautiful, the wealthiest, the one with the trophy husband (successful, wealthy & most handsome) All of those "beautiful wives" PRETEND to be each other "friend" However, their very susceptible touchy feelings don't allow them to be or to see a true FRIEND when they have it in front. Their HUGE ego is always acting up as a translator of other peoples' messages. If one say something about another one that wasn't present, Oh boy! Their true colors come up float and very, very uncolor languages goes back and forth, there is a lot of crying and then, for the most part a FAKE kiss & a hug finalizing that tete a tete, if only setting the grounds for the next one. At least myself, I couldn't believe that such animosity could come from that seemingly beautiful woman/women, here is to be a true statement "Money can't buy Class" I understand that all of this drama and cat fights are for the most part scripted because, sensationalism sells but, I wonder if they were "true" friends before they sign up for the TV series how is their relationship today? Is it stronger, weaker or nonexistent? Regardless, all of them have more money to purchase more diamonds, bigger mansions or even friendship. Hey! Don't look at me as if I was ridiculously crazy, when money is not object, this is the sign of times, this is the name of the beast. Its interesting if anything else, to see how people that seemingly has everything to be happy are everything but. Manipulated by greed and envy, their shallow mentality blinds them to see a true "friend" among the crowd, being tolerant, respectful and loving of other people because, in reality, let's face it! In spite of all of their Silicon implants none is perfect. Let me say that again, NONE is perfect! None of us! Conclusion: Seeing their stage lives, dialogues and agendas make me appreciate even more my very unpretentious life, we have a few selected friends, we share laughs, joys and sadness together, see our children grow and help each other in times of need and we all know that we have in each other a shoulder to cry and a good listener. No extravagant mansions, no flashy convertibles or limousines, our custom jewelry is genuine from China, our fashion is whatever we can rescue on end season sale every year, and our vehicles are those that we kept in spite of the enticing "cash for clunkers" Would I continue watching and following those series? "you bet you"! I love to see their latest fashion, their professional make up, Oh! heck you know the rest. OK, the "New Atlanta" is coming up now, bye, bye!

Commercial Dumpster and a House for Sale Sign

His Earthly Possessions after his Departure About 3 weeks ago one of our neighbors passed on I only saw him once as he was coming out of his drive way and I was driving by his home, the general believe was that he was sick, a hermitage or both. His abandoned landscape was and still is in very much need of care and attention, someone sporadic visit him and for the last year or more his Corvette its been seating in his driveway. Well, as we all know its a fact of life that everything that is now alive someday will die, and it was his turn about 3 weeks ago. I saw the customary announcement at our local Post Office, it also mention his age, (very young for this standards), his photo, they also mentioned that he went through a long time battle with this illness and more details. I knew right away it was him because, many changes took place in his home within the first week. Someone, pull curtains down, brought a commercial size dumpster, "House for Sale" sign by one of our local Realtor agent and a U-Haul small Van probably to haul whatever was of any value to that people. It was very sad to see that whatever that man kept as personal belongings dear to him were now in the dumpster and by now in the land field. Its a fact that the departure of a love one challenge our endurance, our emotions and most certainly our finances for within very short period of time everything has to be taking care of, and every single arrangement takes MONEY to achieve. My friends in my humble opinion is NEVER a good time to "Sign out" but, its always a good time to prepare yourself for the inevitable, have your Will done, your finances well defined, name a Trustee to take care of things the way you want them after you are gone, etc. But, most of all please, live your life in grace to the fullest and be grateful every minute for we do not know when or how we will have to sign out. Do you have Vintage Collections, Heirlooms or something of any monetary value sell it keep a percentage, pay your bills and enjoy the rest, travel, eat, enjoy your music, or your favorite hobby invest it in yourself so, none will fight over after you are gone. Soon enough, our STUFF will be in the dumpster and our home with a "House for Sale" sign.

Successful Blogger with Sedentary Attitude

How do you measure Success when your Health is in obvious Jeopardy? Recently, we had the opportunity to assist to this Dinner Conference about Social Media, how to use it in our favor, secrets exposure, "only the successful people knows", you can imagine the tons of comments and personal experiences, everyone more or less thought that, their concepts were the best because, that work in their case. Many of the participants are friends and former neighbors since we all kept in touch after we moved away 5 years ago and, of course some new people that we've never met before. One of the active participants and case in point of "Success" was this young man (that I remember last time I saw him was about 18 and very much a loner geek) Well, now to my open mouth surprise he is a "Successful Blogger" and about 180 Lbs overweight yes, my amaze was so obvious because, he used to be a very skinny guy. Me and my husband look at each other and wonder what ever happened to him. Although, I promise, did not want to be that direct, we engaged into a conversation with him and through it, I guess he felt my wonder and he casually mentioned that its been a few years that all he does is seating in front of the computer no one but, several latest tech electronics that he can afford. He went to tell us that, he does "not take breaks for is a waste of time", he order pizzas and all sort of fast food serve and eaten (yes! you guessed it) by his computers in his Studio, hardly ever go out, this Reunion was a rare occasion for him to leave his home, can't say the same for his addiction to texts or whatever he was doing Smart Phone on hand. I always knew the young man had a lot of potential I just never knew that because his sedentary way of living would awake obesity in him and yet, very reluctant to make any changes. At one point he did refer as "a small price to pay for his Success" ... Really? It was quite clear that he does not have the minuscule intention to modify his lifestyle not to incorporate an exercise regime and balance nutrition and immediate health check up. By his comments I got the impression that he thinks that he can loose that weight and get back in shape "anytime he wants to" "because youth is on his side" Really? So, we enjoy the reunion and all those well kept and uncover "just for us Social Media Success Secrets" However, I'm so sad of the fact that, this young man with so much potential don't know or choose not to know that Belly Fat is not only unsightly but insidious kind of fat. "Those who store fat in their bellies are at higher risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain cancers compared to those who store fat in their hips and tights" By Elizabeth Agnvall "Battling Belly Fat" in AARP Bulletin July-August 2012 Isn't Success the definition of an ideal equilibrium (the closest possible to ideal) of our way of living? Personal Care, Family, Work/Career (pay bills), Spiritual fulfillment & Recreation in my humble opinion these are the base of our lives and when you rearranged your priorities overlooking the proper balance, things could get out of hand and the consequences might not be the way we predicted them. We all know that we all have ONLY one live and we have NOT second chances to make it right. Be smart my friends, introduce equilibrium into your life and be Happy!

RENOVA TU ESPIRITU DE CONQUISTA "POCO A POCO"

“POCO A POCO” Cantante Raphael Compositor: Manuel Alejandro

Poco a Poco … Todo se puede Logar, todo se puede Alcanzar no existe nada imposible para el que sabe Luchar, todo se puede Tener, todo se puede Saber hoy pude estar en tus manos lo que Buscabas Ayer, Poco a Poco como gira la Tierra, Poco a Poco como sale el Sol, .Poco a Poco como pasan las Penas, Poco a Poco como nace el Amor Todos queremos Llegar, todos queremos Triunfar el mundo es solamente para el que sabe Luchar, Poco a Poco como gira la Tierra, Poco a Poco como sale el Sol, Poco a Poco como pasan las Penas Poco a Poco como nace el AMOR Poco a Poco! … Poco a Poco! Amigos, espero q les guste esta letra y entiendan el mensaje. Desde que la descubri me encanta escucharla y no porque este deprimida porque definitivamente desconozco el signiticado de esa palabra, es que cuando la escuho me provoca tanta alegria interior y confirma mi enorme deseo de vivir, ser mas activa, alcanzar mis metas, ayudar a los demas. Todos sabemos que hay mucha devastacion a nuestro alrededor y no tenemos q mirar muy lejos; siempre esta por ahi en una forma u otra asi que como dijo alguien muy sabio, "Cambia lo que puedas cambiar, acepta lo que no puedas cambiar y vive sabiendo la diferencia" Mas o menos esa es la idea. Mis amigos, hagan algo cada dia por ustedes mismos o por alguien mas, algo q los supere, algo que mejore la vida de alguien mas y al final del dia mirate al espejo y repite ese/esa soy yo y estoy MUY ORGULLOSO/SA de ti. Gracias amigos por ser parte de mi vida virtual. Que tengan un hermoso dia!

"Quisiera ser un Ruisenor" La pureza de un Himno a la Vida

"La Vida te llama la Vida pregunta por ti pues todo eso es para ti"

Canta-Autor: Nelson Ned 1978 "Otro dia desperte con el cantar de un ruisenor, abri la ventana y mire un dia azul lleno de sol, me parecio que el ruisenor a mi me queria contar, contar que la Felicidad estaba casi por llegar. Quisiera ser un ruisenor y siempre cuando nazca el sol cantarte asi cada manana, decirte abre tu ventana y mira la Vida y mira las Obras de Dios la Vida te llama la Vida pregunta por ti pues todo eso es para ti la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la la,la, la, ... Y mira las Obras de Dios la Vida te llama la Vida pregunta por ti pues todo eso es para ti (Cambio de tono musical) Un pequeno ruisenor me ha ensenado la leccion que yo necesitaba abrir ventanas de mi corazon, dejar volar mi sueno azul dejar la Vida entrar en mi, mi sueno azul y libertad volo del cielo hacia ti ..... Quisiera ser un ruisenor y siempre cuando nazca el sol cantarte asi cada manana decirte abre tu ventana y mira la Vida y mira las Obras de Dios la Vida te llama, la Vida pregunta por ti pues todo eso es para ti. la la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la" Mi personalidad es positiva, alegre, bullisiosa, cantar, bailar, escuchar musica, rio, bromeo, ser negativa, pesimista y aislada NO va conmigo, y aun asi cuando escucho esta cancion es tan alegre y sincera un genuino homenage a la Vida. Motiva todavia mas mi adiccion por la Vida y refuerza mi conviccion de vivir plenamente cada minuto porque la Vida es simplemente Preciosa, Invaluable y muy, muy Fragil. Por favor amigos traten de conseguir esa melodia notaran la diferencia en su espiritu. Una alegria interior desbordante! Tienes q experimentar por ti mismo.

And all because "Good Sex"

"The Forbidden Fruit" Here is a true example of physical magnetism for the forbidden fruit and the manipulation of our "good" sense ... thru all that tale I was thinking: you should know better my dear. Let me begin this small chapter of someone's life categorized under "Forbidden Fruit" After several hours of running errands in town passed noon I stopped by a hot dog stand on the side of the road only to satisfy my hunger while I head home and prepare. The young lady attendant was not that busy and knowing me I started a small chit chat just to be sociable and friendly I never thought that my small engaging conversation will willingly uncover a very secret chapter of this young woman's life and the she for some reason needed to share and talk to someone without throwing the first stone and recriminate her. I carefully listened and tried to understand her point to do what she did. She told me that she had been married to a good man, good husband, good provider, honest hard working person, for 14 years, 2 teen age boys from previous marriage, that her husband treated as his own, she said in her own words "I did not have complaints about him if any probably he was too good to me and my children" One day, Celeste (that's her name) as she was going to meet with girlfriends for lunch, she had car problems, her vehicle refused to run any longer so, she pulled over call for assistance and one of her girlfriends came to pick her up to go to the restaurant where the rest of them were celebrating Gloria's Birthday everybody happy in between food and drinks a "tall well build guy, dark waive hair, flirting but enigmatic green beautiful eyes, immediate charisma, smell very masculine (pheromones?), properly dress, great glow almond skin, deep manly but, enchanting voice" approached to the table to ask the ladies "if everything was as expected and if they need anything else", he also introduced himself as "Fernando", from that moment on, Celeste was taken by such sample of the opposite sex, and SEX is what they committed every chance they could. Needless to say that, all of the ladies at the table except for Gloria were married, only Gloria was "engaged and soon to walk down the aisle and yet, Celeste said that everyone was attracted to this guy for whatever reason however, and according to Celeste she was the only one that crossed the lines of faithful love and commitment to her husband and marriage. Fernando was the restaurant floor manager and recent transplant from Washington Estate, the sex affair, lasted about 8 months and because in Celeste words "the sex was so good" she decided to leave her hubby and move in with Fernando a 42 years old never been married soon after she move in, Fernando lost his job and Celeste got legally divorced her kids moved in with her parents, all this within the last 2 years and she got a job at a Hot Dog Stand by the road. Fernando ended up to be very abusive and lazy he no longer "try to get a job". The luster of that physical attraction had become nothing more than a distant memory, Celeste started to cry when she refer that her family and some of "those girlfriends" passed judgment on her, the embarrassment and grief was so unbearable that she tried to commit suicide cutting her wrists, not successful went into the hospital and psychiatric help, Celeste told me that, she was determine to step out of that sick relationship and start all over again. I wish her the best and my sincere friendship we interchange #'s and I could not help to think why Celeste? why? Looking at her a young woman full of life physically but, something gone inside her soul except, when she was relating the part of the restaurant when she first lay eyes in Fernando, it was like a different person I could see her happiness now at the end of our chat she was devastated, tired, as if she got the weight of the world on her shoulders, I begged to her not to attempt again against herself because, in my humble opinion she has no right to to do so none of us has, we are God's Creation and only He has the last word about our existence. Yeah! I know what are you thinking, all customers requests for a hot dog and a soda were properly cater, as for me and my time, I was very glad that, I was there for her when she needed to talk, generosity not always has to be in Cash. Celeste promised me that she would not attempt against her life ever again however, I have been by that place again and she is no longer there her number is disconnected. So, dear Celeste wherever you are I wish you well :) I want to make it clear that all the names have been alter in order to protect these persons real identity.

Social Media - Friendship - Marketing

Did you noticed that I didn't place marketing before Friendship why? you asked because, to me and probably for many more like me is seeking for friends, share stories, experiences, anecdots, advise, a friendly and kind word when we need that bit of cheer. So, clearly I love people specially from all over the world I might learn something, I might share something that they would like to learn who knows in this competitive and avid race for "friends" only takes one good idea to change the dynamics of our trends the way we live our lives now. For instance, I have an Online business and I consider myself an "entrepeneur" still learning the ropes and matter of fact I think that, even if you really get into you never get to "learn" everything just gets easier to comprehend and implement the mechanics to your project, I'm trying building up my Social Media Net, I already got infected by Twittomanitics, FBadrenalinerush, myspacebeentherebefore, LinkedinAddictnoreturn, SearchEnginesCantgetmucho, Freesitesmyhangoutspots, Craigslistmylocalpals and enjoying so much all this new Hight Tech saying that, its awesome don't start to described it. I just wanted to point out that it is addictive OH YEAH! But, it is also our New way to reach our friends (first) and Consumers let's face it we all are selling something everyday, our enigmatic smile, our skills, our bubbly personality, our friendly advise, our shoulder for someone to cry or our time please, don't get confused not always has to be a cash exchange take Habitat for Humanity, Nursing Home/Animal Shelter Volunteers, assist your neighbor after surgery and many more causes where the way of payment is a big smile or a clean Thank You, in my book that is plenty and with that they made my day. Now, Let's also be realistic, we ALL are Consumers of E V E R Y T H I N G ! Some more that others however, we the Internet users most of us are so acostumed now to do our purchases and marketing Online this is the New Normality the new way to do business. As Consumers we all know the convenience, selection of products and services available to us Online, eliminating long commutes, traffic, time, long lines at the register, etc. and all hassle free from the privacy of your home one click away from our computer or smart phone, need I say more? As Marketing Advertisers Cyber Communications allow us to reach massive Online Consumers all one click away, only with far more complicated structure set up, friendly use for our consumers in an efficient and functional dynamics for us the Marketers. Do we sell our selected Products & Services? Of course we do, do we make money so called, salary, commission or bonuses well, yeah! That's the whole point. So, my friends if you see something online is for sure "For Sale" if you do not want to purchase something from my Site www.scrambleattitude.com and you rather go to another "friend's" site is also fine, say you do not feel comfortable purchasing anything Online or skeptic about security issues then, go to your local Merchants we all have to make a living and they are no different. Please, remember we all are Consumers, I might be in the market for something that you sell then, I will be there. So, to conclude my post: Take Internet by the Horns just be responsible and respectful to the community. OK, I got to go, ONLY 45 trillion websites to visit today before someone needs dinner.

Watermelon: A Child's Memories

I was looking, touching, tapping and smelling the watermelons at the local market, this Summer has been particularly HOT I love to see how myself and my family enjoy a watermelon slice or in chuncks it does not matter how, I have to mention that our watermelons this years have been tremendously sweet and delicious and believe me had nothing to do with my pre-testing selection because, thru the years I have seen other people doing that so, I just do it as if that actitud would magically point me to the right watermelon and make me look very savvy. So, in any case, I was so busy in my "expert" mechanics that I did not notice the guy, an older gentleman employee that, just was watching me with delight and wondering himself if I secretaly had the knowledge to choose the right watermelon. Well, he offered his kind help and he felt compelled to tell me his anecdote about watermelon and his childhood. And he said, "I love watermelons, I can wait for the harvest of them and eat them every day, reminds me of when I was a child and my Mom had a watermelon for me every year on my Birthday which is in March so, at least where I was living back then March was so far to be watermelon's harvest time so, I don't know how but, my Mom had this arrangement with the owner of the General Store Mr. Jenkins to get her every year in March (he didn't mentioned the date)a Watermelon from Mexico on his Birthday" And, you all know being a Mom's child you do almost anything to make them happy very specially on their Birthday and so, George (the man's name) had enjoyed for the longest time his beloved watermelon and as he told me he still enjoy his watermelon only now, if different. I couldn't help to noticed that his child tale was full of emotion, joy and nostalgy for his Mom her love and care for him was so present every year to provide his delicious watermelon on his Birthday. I hope my children someday remember with the same love that, when they were youngters we all enjoyed our watermelon among laughs unexpectedly building memories. George made my day I was so happy to hear his tale and so happy that I was there for hom when he felt the need to refer to someone his cherished memories. He just made my day! Now what are your memories do you care to share with all of us?

Water Divine Gift - I Miss you so much!

Our Water, Our Resources ... reality check ... After my rampage of family and friends over the weekend you all know what a mess can be when everyone is gone and try to get back to your routine takes time and elbow greese well, all fine and small price to pay when you get to see all those beautiful faces, eat, drink, laught together and enjoy a healthy dose of jokes and good memories. Already looking forward our next reunion. Hello! Whose home is next? What should I bring? Or perhaps, all of you are OK if I only bring my radiant, bubbling and friendly personality? OK! OK! Chicken Winds and Napolitano Ice Crean are on me, its OK I insist! I got to the zink last night to wash off some dishes and OMG! My level of surprise and dissapoitment when thru the roof I could not believe what I was looking at and the lack of ANY noise comming out of the faucet, are you kidding me? This a bad, bad joke, OK guys who is there? Someone is still in the joking mood! ... this is NOT FUNNY! Get serious, and let me have some water! I'm tired and I want to go Twitt my friends about the success of our reunion. OK, no luck, au contraire mon frere! I found myself alone in the room, my husband left Monday AM on a biz trip although, this time its a short trip the fact is that I have no water in the whole house its almost dark, my male neighbors are already gone to work since they work graveyard shifts, and me alone with the rest of the family that have to care for and cater to their needs instead getting ANY useful help from them. What to do? Please, God help me to think! When reality sank, I also started to panic, we all have to take our showers, laundry to do and other chores where water is essential, brush our teeth, at least wash our faces, water for may beloved Coffee the next morning (today) etc. etc. Just mentally making a list of things yet to do and need WATER to do so, I was tired, a bit upset, lot frustrated and I guess my resilience started to show some weakness and desperation, trying to blame someone, OK my husband! Eureka! Its his fault! OK, I called him, I told him all the events and my fears and he very calmy and collected gave me the guidance of things to review and fix if they were fixible if not call the Technitian today as they open the business, and so I did. I brough everyone to the store, I bought some gallons of water for essentials and called the Tech this morning. But, of course, you are saying "why you didn't pay the water bill ontime"? Well, I would only, we do not have City Water we get out water from a Well so, Mr. G found out this morning that the starter componnents were RUST, BAD, BAD BEYOND rescued efforts. Luckily for me he had every spare part in his truck & few hundred bills and 30 minutes later we had the marvelous GIFT of Water again and couldn't be HAPPIER to see it again running thru my hands. That was a Thank You God! moment. My friends i wanted to share this small episode of my life because, I pride myself in being "enviromentalist at heart" I recycle alluminum, paper, batteries, metal scraps, water bottles, plastic, glass, cardboard, I do have my own compost, my Summers are taken by planting, reforesting, I plant as many flowers as I can, my small contribution to create proper enviroment for Bees since they polinate our crops and everything in between. As I was going thru my panic moment I was thinking in no way shape or form "entitled" to but, just frustrated, why this happen to me, if it was going to happen why did not happen when my husband was at home? Why me? Why now? As I was laying in our bed trying to make sense of the events I came to the sad conclusion, this was ONLY A TINY test to my survinving reaction skills, and it was only for a few hours and the majority of those we will be sleeping anyway, I could not help to compare our situation to people in other countries that do not have water in regular basis, they have to walk long distances in very painful conditions to get the precious liquid, how horrible must be living without water (can you call that "living"?)for several days. I decided that, I wll do a proper research of Charities that help communities to have water close by. Us the priviledge ones, how can we denied anyone such precious gift? The other Gift of Life. Me, for one I want to do something about it! My perspective about Water and People changed after my uninvited experience and, I'm very happy about it. :) Please, my friends be careful with our resources and share them if all possible :) Thank you, I love you all :)