IF I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS...

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Touching story...Because of MOM!

This is a must read post. I must say it brought tears rolling down my cheeks. I am not aware if the story is true or false, however there is a very important lesson/moral to be learned...since some of us tend to either forget to appreciate our mothers (or any family member) or usually take them for granted. First thing I did after reading this post (of course after wiping my tears away...hehe) was give my mummz and dad a big hug and kiss and told them how much I loved them! I hope you do the same!

My mom only had one eye. I hated her... she was such an embarrassment.
She cooked for students & teachers to support the family.

There was this one day during elementary school where my mom came to
say hello to me.

I was so embarrassed.

How could she do this to me?
I ignored her, threw her a hateful look and ran out.
The next day at school one of my classmates said, 'EEEE, your mom only
has one eye!'

I wanted to bury myself.
I also wanted my mom to just disappear.
I confronted her that day and said, ' If you're only goanna make me a
laughing stock, why don't you just die?'

My mom did not respond...
I didn't even stop to think for a second about what I had said, because
I was full of anger.
I was oblivious to her feelings.

I wanted out of that house, and have nothing to do with her.
So I studied real hard, got a chance to go abroad to study.
Then, I got married.
I bought a house of my own.
I had kids of my own.
I was happy with my life, my kids and the comforts, Then one day, my
mother came to visit me.
She hadn't seen me in years and she didn't even meet her
grandchildren.

When she stood by the door, my children laughed at her, and I yelled at
her for coming over uninvited.
I screamed at her, 'How dare you come to my house and scare my
children!'
GET OUT OF HERE! NOW!!!'
And to this, my mother quietly answered, 'Oh, I'm so sorry. I may have
gotten the wrong address,'
and she disappeared out of sight.


One day, a letter regarding a school reunion came to my house.
So I lied to my wife that I was going on a business trip.
After the reunion, I went to the old shack just out of curiosity.
My neighbors said that she died.
I did not shed a single tear.
They handed me a letter that she had wanted me to have.

'My dearest son,
I think of you all the time. I'm sorry that I came to your house and
scared your children.
I was so glad when I heard you were coming for the reunion.
But I may not be able to even get out of bed to see you.
I'm sorry that I was a constant embarrassment to you when you were
growing up.

You see........when you were very little, you got into an accident, and
lost your eye.
As a mother, I couldn't stand watching you
having to grow up with one eye.
So I gave you mine.
I was so proud of my son who was seeing a whole new world for me, in my
place, with that eye.

With all my love to you,
Your mother.

Always tell someone that you love them because you never know what day
will be their last, or your own. Remember to always seek to resolve your problems or disagreements with loved ones because if either of you should pass on before, the one who is left alive will have the rest of their life to ponder those unresolved feelings but will never find closure.

Please do leave comments, I would like to know how many hearts this post has touched for the good!

Successful, Hilarious, Mean & Not so Successful Pick Up Lines!

SUCCESSFUL

1.Him: How you doin'?
Me: Fine . . .
Him: You sure got that right.

2.Are your parents terrorists?? Cause baby......Your the bomb!!

3.Eye contact is mandatory. Then say, "Can you remember the last time you were
really kissed, I mean REALLY kissed?"

4.If you were a sandwich at McDonald's, I'd call you McBeautiful/Mcgorgeous.

5.Are your parents retarded? No, Why? Because you sure are special to me

6.Since you are the best looking of all your friends... How about we toss it up to natural selection (Since I am too.) and get on with it. Hi, I am ....!

7.If I told you that you had a nice body--would you hold it against me?

8.I may not be a genie but I can make your dreams come true

9.Baby your like a student and I am like a math book, you solve all my
problems

10. I'm invisible. (Really?) Can you see me? (Yes) How about tomorrow night?

11. Do you have a Band aid? Because I just scraped my knee falling for you.

12. If looks could kill you would be a weapon of mass destruction.


HILARIOUS-

1.Did you fart? Because you blew me away (EWWW)

2.Do you have any raisins? No? How about a date?

3. I know I don't have a chance, but I just wanted to hear an angel talk.
(it would be jokes if she starts to talk and has a deep manly voice)! haha

4. If you were a booger I'd pick you first. (EWWW)

5. You say "I bet you $20 I can kiss you without using my lips." She says, "Bet's on." You kiss her then say, "I lost." (GUY PROBABLY GOT SMACKED)

6.You got something on your chest: my eyes (ANOTHER SMACK)

8. Your eyes are as blue as my toilet water at home. (DESCRIBED TO TOILET
WATER...ISSUES)!


NOT SO SUCCESSFUL-

1.I wish you were DSL so I could get high-speed access.

2. Are your legs tired, because you've been running through my mind all day long.
(Sooo played out that it does not even work anymore)!

3.Hello, I'm a thief, and I'm here to steal your heart. (How LAME)!


MEAN-

1. I may not be the best looking guy here, but I'm the only one talking to you.

2. I've had quite a bit to drink, and you're beginning to look pretty good

3. Man - Do you like to dance?
Woman - Yes !
Man - Well then, could you go dance so I can talk to your friend?

TBC...
Care to share some of your Pick up Lines?

10 guilty Pleasures

Wikipedia defines Guilty Pleasure as, "something one considers pleasurable despite feeling guilty for enjoying it". A few days ago after enjoying a late night movie and consequently sleeping in, I realized half my morning had passed, Leaving hardly anytime for the activities I had planned the night before. A few things struck me, first, realizing how my parents always reminisce about how time has passed them by and wishing all things they would have done diffrently along with things they wished they had done. Secondly, I have to STOP with this MADNESS and get it together, Time is of essence; which holds a lot of value. Sleeping in brought great PLEASURE, however, not being able to accomplish my goals for the day dismayed a tremendous amount of GUILT!

Since the topic of guilty pleasures cannot sieze to exist, I went ahead and made my TOP 10 Guilty Pleasure's list. Would love to hear some of yours!

(List below is not in any order, just random)

1. EMPTY LIQOUR BOTTLES-- Even though I don't drink and it is agaisnt Islam to do so, I can't but help wanting to keep the empty liquor bottles due to their unique colors, styles, shapes, texture etc...!

2. STARBUCKS-- Green tea and Strawberry's and creme Ice frappuccino! Texas heat can take a toll on you, and these babies are in every corner, you can't help but giving in and indulging in it. Later feeling guilty as ever, since starbucks proceed's go towards Israeli fund Aish HaTorah whom sponsor Israeli military arms fairs. This means it is shedding the blood of my Innocent Muslim brothers and sisters. This controversy is still not sort out and no one knows 100% of the truth. However, if there is a slight chance of truth in this, I rather boycott this Product then invest even a single penny towards it!

3. DESSERT-- Warm Chocolate brownie with Cold creamy vanilla ice cream and whip cream! Ahhh so yummy! but, ahh so fattening! Brownie- 1 serving 240 calories, Vanilla ice creme- 1/2 cup 266 calories, Whipping cream 1 tbsp 60 calories. Grand total of 566 calories plus few hundred more, since the serving size tends to exceed the one listed above! Hehe GUILT!

4. LEISURE-- Going to the movies several times in a month- when you are trying to crunch and save your funds. Guilt creeps up on you when realize you could have managed to watch a bootleg version online for free. Yes, I agree its not the same quality as oppose to the theaters but its better then nothing!

5. SLEEPING IN-- Already stated above.

6. TLC BABY CHANNEL- Ahhhhhh not married yet, and wanting a baby of my own...! Rest is self explanatory.

7. PURSES AND SHOES- This would be my weakness, once I see something I like (especially purses & Shoes), I have to have it! Later after have worn and showed them off the bill arrives changing the mood from Pleasure to Guilt of course!

8. HOT BATHS-- teatree oil or fragrant milk bath! This is something I used to do regularly...like every weekend when I was in my teens...it changed when I visited some poor communities in College...though I still get to have this on rare occasions! Followed by guilt!


9.SKIPPING THE GYM-- Ah yes, Knowing you should be hitting that treadmill! Yet, still managing to skip the gym for days, indulging in lesuire time by all means... later feeling guilty.

10. DOING NOTHING-- This is a guilt all on its own, every second that you are not doing anything, the guilt is staggering in the back of your head, speaking to you...(do somehing, don't just sit around, your wasting your precious time)! Still we manipulate our minds to shut it off for the sake of pleasure!

So, what are your guilty pleasures?

"Lost" Poem

"LOST"
I just want satisfaction,happiness...joy!
That's what we all want...that's what we all desire
Does that mean if I reach to obtain what I believe to be right...just a little higher...I will burn in fire?
I am helpless and tired...lockdown by so many souls who I can't surpass
So many choices that contradict the next and I can't take the stress
The more I think the more I depress
I just want to do what is best and live my life with no regret
While saying goodbye to the rest!

Journey Begins...blogging!

Welcome to my first post. I struggled with what would be the first official post. After giving it a lot of thought,I begin my journey...

"Enigmatic gal", bore more then 2 decades + ago, nonconformist, easy going, find humor in every and anything, even through pain. Frowning, yelling, and arguing causes wrinkles. However, I noticed even laughing and smiling does (my current Parenthesis style laugh line)! I'd like to say I am an introvert, then again I would be lying, I guess I like to keep a balance; Introvert & Extrovert!

Reason for this Blog: Needed a place to vent and babble! I think my friends are tired of my venting and babbling so I thought hmmm, why not bother the rest of the world! :)

As you follow my blog you will notice that I am really very good about this whole blogging thing, as evidence will show...my lack of postings. This is verily because each one of my post will be worth the wait(fingers crossed)!

Join me in my blogging journey!
Hope to hear from you all!