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July 2, 2009 by Olgita
My life is priceless and unique. At least, because there is no other person like me in this world. I am one and only and I crave to live this life happily, fruitfully and proudly.
Good idea, huh?
How can you do that? I believe, by doing what your heart prompts you to do. By following your star. By setting goals and achieving them, by doing better and better each and every day, by learning new things and new people.
Sounds probably easy. But there is a trap. So invisible and intangible. And so tempting sometimes…
Have you ever thought how you spend your life time? Home, work, sleep, meeting a friend, morning jogging… But have you ever counted, how many precious minutes sometimes just slip away? For half an hour chat with your friend, who has nothing to do, but to talk… For clicking some irrelevant links when you read your emails… For playing games… For quarreling with your husband… For sitting in some chat and reading what others talk about… You just name it…
But anyway, I think that most of our time is wasted for communication with people, who bring nothing to our life. Have you ever felt empty after long and seemingly pleasant evening spent with someone? I am sure you have… The feelings of discomfort, disappointment and unexplainable dismay arise when there is nothing specific or exciting you can recall after a conversation. If a person has nothing to say, but gossips, TV-shows and other nonsense…
Just stop for a second, and think – is this person worth of spending time with? Perhaps I would better call my mom and ask how she is doing? Or open a book where I can learn something positive and useful, something that can make me better?
Think of your friends and people, who surround you. Think well and be honest with yourself. Do they bring light to your life? Do you feel happy when talking to them? Does your friendship make you both better in any sense? If not, then maybe it’s time for changes?
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July 1, 2009 by Chanterelle
To my mind it is more responsible to be a man than a woman.
If it is excusable to have some petty vices for women, for men it is not.
We perceive and evaluate men more critically.
Personally I don’t like when a man is emotionally weaker than me.
Whatever feminist a woman could be or whatever independent she could seem, she needs constant care and attention and she needs a trustworthy and fair man to be near her and to take care of her.
When a man does not keep his promise is so exasperating that he is automatically perceived as unreliable, and that who is not able to take responsibility.
Ladylike or effeminate men also exasperate. In our modern world the bounds of women and men fashion are so thin, and the unisex movement is so popular that it is sometimes impossible, from the first sight, to define whether it is a man or a woman stands in front of you.
On the other hand, rude, brutal, and impertinent men lacking education but having an extremely high ego, irritate.
Once I met a homeless and untidy dressed man; he had an intention to get acquainted with me and asked my name becoming so angry when I dared to say him no. Of course, “shit happens” but it is more a man’s nature to overestimate himself.
Hence, boasting is also irritating. When a man demonstrates his high status too pointedly (or tries to pretend to be a man of high status) in order to enhance his reputation. It resembles baboon behavior attracting its female.
Slovenly, untidy men alienate. Of course he may think that it is insignificant and small matter to have a three days’ spot on the sheet when he saves the world. Dirty boots, dirty socks etc. do not add attraction.
Greediness, pettiness.
Once my boyfriend invited me to a Café, we’ve met on the street and on the way he saw a nice flower girl with a basket of forest flowers. My boyfriend started to beat down the price in order to present me flowers. I was so ashamed that I wished the Earth could swallow me up!
When a man becomes too much addicted.
“Too much water drowned the miller”. Constant asking questions like “Where have you been?”, “Who is that guy?”, “Show me your mobile phone I want to know who was calling you” etc. demonstrate diffidence and fear to loose a woman that is really alienating.
It concerns both women and men. It is a psychological aspect – we often want to gain something we do not have.
So great could it be all men would read these aspects, it could prevent so many unnecessary and stupid scandals and quarrels.
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June 15, 2009 by Chanterelle
It is a well-known fact that women are not angels.
But what are the most irritating features of character and habits we have that are sometimes unbearable and irresistible?
Why does a man sometimes fervently desire to suffocate his beloved part?
• When a woman does not know what she wants. A woman should be a personality, interesting to talk to. A man wants to be proud of his woman.
• It is quite obvious that men do not like indifferent and frigid women.
• Vulgar and rude women are also exasperating. Smoking, drinking and abusive language do not make us more attractive.
• On the other hand they do not like when a woman is too much emotional and presuming (tears, hysterics, hundred callings a day, etc.) Too jealous women, providing too much control frighten men. The most irritating thing is when a woman does not trust her man. It is a 100% way to destroy relationships.
• When a woman can not go out without make-up, even if she goes to the nearest shop to buy bread and butter she needs to look flawless and vice versa men do not like when a woman is untidy and slatternly. (So, where is way out? Perhaps, we should strike a happy medium? )
• When women are bursting with envy when they see other women have more precious jewelry, more fashionable dress or purse, more stylish hair-do etc. Shopping obsession also exasperates.
• When a woman is lucratively inclined. Nobody wants to be just a fat purse and satisfy just physical needs. It actually concerns both women and men.
• When a woman is stupid or just pretends to be a little silly doll. Men want a personality!
A lot of things may be irritating or annoying but we should remember that there is no ideal person.
And even if such a person existed our life wouldn’t be so interesting and multifarious.
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May 30, 2009 by Helen
Women, you may think the responsibility for the “pickup” is on the man. Surprisingly, though, research shows that women initiate two-thirds of all pickups.
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In the animal kingdom, wannabe-lovers attract each other by hooting, crowing, or stomping the ground. A female chimpanzee will spot her mate, stroll up to the male, and tip her buttocks toward his nose to get his attention. Among humans too, the female will do many things to attract the male. But they are much more subtle in humans…
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A researcher named Monica Moore heard that women made two-thirds of the approaches and wanted to find out exactly how they did so. So, she set up a study where she observed more than two hundred women at a party and recorded what non-verbal signals women gave to attract males.
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Below is a list of all the different methods and how many times that particular method was successful in attracting the male. When we say “successful”, we mean that the particular move was successful in getting the male to come over and talk to the woman. So, if you want to get some one to notice you, you could do one of these….
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- Smile at him broadly
- Throw him a short, darting glance
- Dance alone to the music
- Look straight at him and flip your hair
- Keep a fixed gaze on him
- Look at him, toss your head, then look back
- “Accidentally” brush up against him
- Nod your head at him
- Point to a chair and invite him to sit
- Tilt your head and touch your exposed neck
- Lick your lips during eye contact
- Ask for his help with something
- Tap something to get his attention
- Shy? Do you feel he’ll think you are too forward if you smile broadly at him in the crowd or “accidentally” brush up against him? He won’t, because, happily, the male ego takes over! Ten minutes later, he won’t even realize that he was not the one who made the initial contact. Moore, the researcher, said that men think they are making the first move when they are actually responding to women’s nonverbal signals. So, don’t be shy, cause he will not notice!
- Handle everything delicately!
- Especially if you are a woman, once you get him to approach you and talk to you, you must make sure that you do not give him any body language signals that scare him away..
When he comes to talk to you, even if you look in some other direction and pretend to be bored, you may scare him. He might read this as, “she is not interested” and he might leave so that you do not reject him. So handle all this delicately. Once he is talking to you, use all those eye-contact tricks and give him your attention.
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by Katerina
You will always try to keep the man you have near you and have the most beautiful relationship ever. Here are some tips which will help you accomplish your dream:
Even if time, cities or fashion change, men will always love to conquer women. It is a born instinct which men don’t want to lose. Let yourself be seduced, spoiled, impressed by your lover. On the other side, you should also decline his invitations, now and then because it will make him want you more.- You should maintain the old friendships and daily activities. Maybe one of the things men hate the most is a woman who stands on the coach waiting for her boyfriend to appear. When he will see that you are becoming dependent of him he will lose any interest in you.
- If he likes football, cars or fishing you should respect his wishes. Don’t try to keep him away from his passions because sooner or later he will run from the relationship you have. You wouldn’t like if he would do the same things to you, would you? A solution is to go with him to a football match if he proposes this to you.
- Friendship is the one of the most precious things in a relationship. In this case, you should avoid any discussions in contradictory and listen to his problems even if he doesn’t do this usually.
- Passion is another important thing in any relationship. You should look always well, even if you are at home. Imagine seducing situations which will incite him, such as doing striptease or a romantic dinner including candles and a good wine. Of course you also need these kinds of surprises in order to be stimulated, isn’t it?
- Don’t refuse him in bed even if you are not in the proper mood or you don’t feel well. You shouldn’t lie to him because there is nothing more shameful than a revealed lie. He’d better leave you because of the truth instead of leaving because he discovered you lie.
- A very frequent mistake in most of the relationships is to suffocate him with too much love. He needs some space to go out with his friends or just to be alone. When he goes out with his friends you can invite a friend to your place and have fun discussing about fashion, soap operas or cooking recipes.
- You shouldn’t treat your lover as your best friend or confident. If you want to talk about your bad moods, about clothes or diets you should call one of your friends. Don’t abandon your friends because they are the only one who will discuss about everything your boyfriend doesn’t like to.
- Be careful! Don’t underestimate him in public. What a man hates the most is to be treated as a useless person or as an easy mark. If he says things you don’t agree, tell him what you thing when you are at home, by yourselves. If not, he will end up hating you.
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May 28, 2009 by Katerina
It is a matter of record that Canadian porcupines kiss one another on the lips.- The world’s longest kiss took place on January 28, 2002. Louisa Almodovar and Rich Langly of New Jersey kissed for a record 30 hours, 59 minutes and 27 seconds on a segment of “Ricki Lake”.
- Matrimonial pollsters’ studies prove that a man who kisses his wife good-bye when he leaves for work every morning averages a higher income than does the fellow who doesn’t do that thing.
- In medieval Italy kisses weren’t taken, or given, lightly. If a man and a woman were seen embracing in public they could be forced to marry!
- Our brains have special neurons that help us locate each others lips in the dark. (It’s really true too! I’ve tried it!)
- It is estimated that the average person will spend about 20,160 minutes kissing in their lifetime.
- You burn 26 calories in a 1 minute kiss.
- The first kiss ever shown in a movie was in 1896. The movie, was called The Kiss.
Hershey’s Kisses got their name because the machine that makes them looks like it’s kissing the conveyor belt. - 50% of all people kiss before they turn 14.
- Kissing helps reduce tooth decay. Kissing increases the mouth’s production of saliva, and saliva helps clean the mouth thus aides prevention of tooth decay.
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May 27, 2009 by Chanterelle
Why do people fake?
A person, who lies, pretends to be something he is not, does not have an opinion or ideas of his own or pretends to like things he or she does not.
The question is – what for?
We often fake.
We often pretend.
We often play different roles.
Especially when we meet somebody with whom we fall in love or just feel drawn to somebody,
especially when we want to seem more significant than we really are.
We want to seem better than we really are.
We want to seem perfect.
We are afraid to seem unattractive.
The question is – what is more important to be or to seem?
We hide our drawbacks and feel embarrassed when a person we like notices the “dark side of the moon”.
We may fake or play different roles as we really perform various positions in the society but the most important thing is not to betray one’s personality, to remain who we really are and stop pretending.
And if we fake, does the possibility of being with a wrong person increase?
If we fake, our life becomes full of false people and false ideals.
What is true worth – bijouterie or diamonds?
We may fake our appearance but
what is the reason to fake feelings and emotions?
But the choice is only yours to fake or fake not…
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May 21, 2009 by Helen
There are many romantic places in the world, but to fall in love I would definitely chose Italy!
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Italy is often considered to be The Mecca of lovers and it boasts a numerous romantic places. Italy itself is synonymous to romance and has a tradition of higher love and romance. With such a reputation, romantic places in Italy are the dream honeymoon destination for many couples or nice route of getaway for those who want to fall in Love… to fall in love with a person or with Italy itself!
Romance is filled in every look and corner of the Italian peninsula. Its very location, with the Alps, Dolomite and the Seas surrounding it makes it one of the most beautiful countries of the world. The beautiful landscape is teemed up with the old town charm which has a language of its own. This romantic evocative ambiance is what Italy truly is. Some of the most romantic places in Italy include:
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Venice
The floating jewel of Italy is perhaps a perfect incarnation of romance. One of the most romantic places in Italy ,Venice has its own distinct charm and a romantic tale to tell, which is timeless. The Romantic appeal of a Gondola ride under the moonlit sky is perhaps unique to Venice, one of the most appealing places in Italy.
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Rome
Of all the romantic places in Italy Rome has a different kind of charisma. Not just its natural beauty, the antiquity of the place has a romantic feel that is beyond description. The eternal city, Rome has winding lanes and the ruins of the glamorous and prosperous Renaissance Rome can actually take you back to the medieval era.
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Amalfi and Capri coast
The Amalfi and Capri coast is sea side honeymoon destination and definitely one of the most romantic places in Italy . With slow rhythmic life this romantic and stylish has been a favorite since the ancient times.
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There are limitless possibilities to spend time with flavor of romance, so it is up to you to decide where to go and what to do, but the only tip I can give: ”…Italy!”
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May 2, 2009 by Katerina
Resting Hands Behind the Head or on the Hips – usually interpreted as a sign of superiority or bigheadedness. Only use these gestures when you’re in the presence of close friends.- Not Directly Facing the Person You’re Speaking To – This indicates a certain level of discomfort or a lack of interest. When we’re happily engaged in a conversation we face the person we’re speaking to with our feet and torso facing directly forward. When we’re unsure of the other person, or not completely committed to the conversation, we tend to angle our feet and torso to the side. Face directly forward during a conversation to give off the impression that you’re truly interested in what the other person is saying.
- Crossing Your Arms – a sign of defensive resistance. Some people may also interpret it as a sign of egotism. Always try to keep your arms open and at your sides.
- Displaying a Sluggish Posture – When you’re in an environment bustling with people your posture becomes an immediate telltale sign of your confidence and composure. Your stance literally makes a stand for you, delivering a clear message about how you should be treated. It can make a huge difference in the way strangers respond to you. Place your feet a comfortable distance apart, keep your shoulders pulled back, head up and greet people with direct eye contact and a firm handshake.
- Scratching at the Backside of Your Head and Neck – a typical sign of doubt and uncertainty. It can also be interpreted as an indication of lying. Try to keep your hands away from your head when you’re communicating with others.
- Messing With the Collar of Your Shirt – It screams: “I feel horribly uncomfortable and/or nervous!” Once again, keep track of your hands. Don’t fidget.
- Increasing Your Rate of Blinking – a clear sign of anxiety. Some people start blinking their eyes really fast (in conjunction with an increased heart rate) when they get nervous. Since most people try to make eye contact, it becomes immediately obvious to others. Be cognizant of your blinking habits when you’re nervous, especially if someone is looking at you from a close proximity.
- Slouching Your Shoulders – indicates low self-esteem. People associate perked-up shoulders with strong self-confidence. Always pull your shoulders back. Not only will you look more confident, you’ll feel more confident as well.
- Standing with Your Hands Crossed Over Your Genitals – This casual posture almost guarantees that you’ll lose a little respect before you even have the chance to speak a single word. People feeling nervous or unsure of themselves will unconsciously take a guarded stance. Quite frequently they adopt a posture that guards one of their most vulnerable areas, their genitals. This stance pushes your shoulders forward and makes your entire body look smaller and weaker. Again, try to keep your hands at your sides and your shoulders back.
- Propping Up Your Head with Your Hands – “I’m getting bored!” Never prop up your head with your elbows and hands during a conversation. Place your hands on the table in front of you and keep them at rest.
- Wiping Sweaty Hands onto Your Clothes – a sign of frantic nervousness. If your hands are sweating, just let them sweat. Take a few deep breaths and try to relax.
- Sitting on the Edge of Your Chair – a clear indication of being mentally and physically uncomfortable. It’s an apprehensive stance that will make others around you feel uncomfortable as well. Keep your rear end firmly planted on the surface of the seat. When you lean forward, use your back without moving your bottom.
- Foot and Finger Tapping – usually indicates stress, impatience or boredom. Monitor your habits and practice keeping your limbs at rest.
- Using Your Hands to Fidget with Small Objects – a pen, paper ball, etc. This is another sign of anxiety. It can also be interpreted as a lack of preparedness. It’s always best to keep your hands comfortably at rest when you’re in the presence of others.
- Repeatedly Shifting Body Weight from Foot to Foot – This is another gesture that usually indicates mental and physical discomfort. People may also see this and assume that you’re ready to abandon the conversation, especially if you’re not directly facing them. Don’t shift your feet around more than once every 2 to 3 minutes.
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May 1, 2009 by Katerina
Our body language exhibits far more information about how we feel than it is possible to articulate verbally. All of the physical gestures we make are subconsciously interpreted by others. This can work for or against us depending on the kind of body language we use. Some gestures project a very positive message, while others do nothing but set a negative tone.
Most people are totally oblivious to their own body language, so the discipline of controlling these gestures can be quite challenging. Most of them are reflexive in nature, automatically matching up to what our minds are thinking at any given moment. Nevertheless, with the right information and a little practice, we can train ourselves to overcome most of our negative body language habits.
Practice avoiding these 25 negative gestures:
- Holding Objects in Front of Your Body – a coffee cup, notebook, hand bag, etc. Holding objects in front of your body indicates shyness and resistance, such that you’re hiding behind the objects in an effort to separate yourself from others. Instead of carrying objects in front of you, carry them at your side whenever possible.
- Checking the Time or Inspecting Your Fingernails – a strong sign of boredom. Never glance at the time when you’re speaking with someone. Likewise, completely avoid the act of inspecting your fingernails.
- Picking Lint Off of Your Clothes – If you pick lint off of your clothes during a conversation, especially in conjunction with looking downwards, most people will assume that you disapprove of their ideas and/or feel uneasy about giving them an honest opinion. Leave the lint alone!
- Stroking Your Chin While Looking at Someone – “I’m judging you!” People frequently stroke their chin during the decision-making process. If you look at someone while you’re stroking your chin, they may assume that you’re making a judgmental decision about them.
- Narrowing Your Eyes – if you want to give someone the impression that you don’t like them (or their ideas), narrow your eyes while looking at them. It immediately places a scowling expression on your face. A slight narrowing of the eyes is an instinctual, universal expression of anger across various species in the animal kingdom (think about the angry expressions of tigers, dogs, etc.). Some people make the mistake of narrowing their eyes during a conversation as a reflex of thinking. Don’t send people the wrong message… don’t narrow your eyes.
- Standing Too Close – This just makes people feel uncomfortable. Most people consider the 4 square feet of space immediately surrounding their body to be personal space. Cross this invisible boundary with good friends and intimate mates only.
- Looking Down While in the Presence of Others – usually indicates disinterest. Sometimes it’s even interpreted as a casual sign of arrogance. Always look straight ahead and make eye contact when you see someone you know.
- Touching Your Face During a Conversation – Face touching, especially on the nose, is commonly interpreted as an indication of deception. Also, covering up the mouth is a common gesture people make when they’re lying. Always keep your hands away from your face when you’re speaking.
- Faking a Smile – another sign of deception commonly seen on the face of a fraud. A genuine smile wrinkles the corners of the eyes and changes the expression of the entire face. Fake smiles only involve the mouth and lips. It’s easy to distinguish between the two. Don’t force yourself to smile… unless it’s for the camera.
- Leaning Away From Someone You Like – a sign of being bored and disinterested. Some people may also interpret it to mean: “I don’t like you.” People typically lean towards people they like and away from people they dislike. This is especially true when they are sitting around a table. If you lean away from someone you like, you’re sending them the wrong message.
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