The Joy Of Owning 30 Dogs

Owning thirty dogs is not that easy. You get to wake up early in the morning to feed them and clean their dirt. The most difficult part of it is that you need to give them equal love so that none of them will get left behind. Although some would say that it’s very difficult, the joy they give you is unparalleled. From the moment you wake up in the morning and by the time you retire for the day, it is them that you see.

Despite all the hassles they give you, you’ll just learn to love them. The companionship they can give you can never be matched by any other species that live here on Earth. No matter how many times you scold them, they will always stay loyal to you. Just like humans, they also have different kinds of behaviors. There are some who are quiet and like to be alone, there are also some who love to play most of the time, but no matter what their behavior is, they are just equally lovable. What I noticed even before that once you call one of them, the other 29 will come running towards you. They will constantly compete for your attention. Believe it or not, I have dogs who like to listen to music and watch television. What is more interesting is that I have a dog, which does not have a tail, who likes watching himself in the mirror. They seem irrational for some, but for me who witnessed how great these animals are, I can say that they are more intelligent than what others think they are.

Love At First Sight, Does It Really Exist? Part 1

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To begin my article, let me share to you a personal family story about how my grandparents met and married each other: It was one Saturday of May, 1968 when my grandparents attended a party. They exchanged their greetings to each other but there was no special about that moment although there was something inside them that tells them already that they were meant for each other. After that night, they were not able to see each other for the next 6 days but on the 7th day, they met each other again. They did not waste time and went to the church to get married. I was in awe when I heard about their story and I think you too, but can we really classify their roller coaster affair to be a ‘love at first sight’? Many would argue that yes, it is indeed love at first sight because of the fact that why is it that among all the people at the party, they were the ones who were able to establish internal connections with each other. Let me answer you by saying that love should not just be based on a particular moment in time. It could be that they’ve left each other an impression, something that made them admire each other, but I don’t think there was love already during that encounter.

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True love is learned.

It is not something that you get overnight. Have you ever realized why many people would say that the true color of men only shows up once they are married? But if you’re still going to argue that there is really love at first sight, then maybe there is, but it is only superficial. It is there when you are still with each other but eventually wears off once you are already far away from each other. Do you know that arranged marriage according to research is even more successful than a love-based marriage? It is because of the fact that there is generally no impression, and so they’ll not get frustrated once one of them cannot attain their expectations from each other. Don’t you think that loving is much better if it comes from hard work. The excitement of loving is like earning your first pay check from your work. Although those things are two different things but the idea is, relationship that goes through thorns and calamities last longer because you’ll think about the hardships you’ve been through to get the love you’ve always wanted.

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Love is a sacrifice you need to make.

True love is loving the person many times in his or her lifetime because as we all know; relationship of a wedded couple is always bombarded with so many problems. Love can also be considered to be as a series of happenings that strengthens the relationship. Those happenings are only instruments to make you realize once more that life is indeed imperfect. As my mother used to tell me, those things (e.g. husband cheating on their wife) are just part of those ingredients that spice up one’s relationship because without them, there’s nothing more to talk about in the long run. Opposite from my grandparents’ experience, my mother’s is different because it’s solely a story of ‘love is earned’ marriage.

I hope you learned something about this article. In the second part of this 2 part series, I will try tackle another situation but still in the same category. I will also try to  tackle about the criteria about true love and the signs that you are already learning to love a person.

Perfectly Imperfect

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Perfection itself is imperfection.

 I have always said before and I will still say it once more, there is no such thing as a perfect person because it is through the imperfection of this world that we become perfect. Digging deeper to the meaning of the quotation above, it means that you don't need to achieve perfection because imperfection in itself brings beauty to what seems to be perfect in the eyes of people.

There is a kind of beauty in imperfection.

Love is not seeing the perfect person, but seeing the imperfect person perfectly.

Have you ever catch yourself thinking that if you were just a bit different and good looking, then you would be more appreciated by more people? Do you know that the thinking of most people that no one like them is just actually a product of imagination? There are things that are better left unmodified because it is the factor that makes them unique and spectacular. Look at the 'Tower of Pisa'. It is the product of architectural error, but instead of it being hated by people, it is being more appreciated now. Should we really hate imperfection? Remember these things: It is because of imperfection that we need our special someone to fill in the missing piece in us. It is by this that we get to let our crushes teach us the subjects that we don't understand. It is by this that we can offer our loved ones a ride or a dinner for a treat. And it is by this that we get to meet our destined one. Don't you just love being imperfect? Who needs to be perfect if you know that imperfection is the reason why all of us are unique.

The Beauty Of True Friendship

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.

~Walter Winchell

 As many people have said, "love fades but friendship never ends." The power of friendship conquers any sorrow and troubles that come in every person's life. There is no such thing as a perfect friendship; there will come a time when friends will have misunderstandings, but those fights are only instruments to strengthen your relationship with each other.

The image of the people above are some of my true friends (there are many more yet I just can't fit them to one small picture), the ones who never left me. The ones who respected and understood my situation. The ones who loved me and I loved in return. We are not perfect, all of us have different interests and views in life, however, we blend perfectly because of the fact that we are bonded by a special force called "friendship". Aside from my family, I think my friends are the greatest blessing God has ever given me. The very people who are special to my heart and no matter what happens, I'll never forget them. They are the ones who make me feel special, the ones who always make me feel that I am something in the society.

Among the many articles about friendship, the one published by Dr. Ronald D. Bissell is the one that inspired me the most when he said that "Friendship is more than just being friends. It is a connection deep within the spiritual soul that is an unearned gift of love because true friendship is seen through the heart not through the eyes." Of the 18 years that I am living here on Earth, it is just now when I realized that friendship is indeed two people that are willing to give companionship to one another.

Thank you my friends for always being there for me. If the three magis had a star to guide them along their way, I had you to lead me when I felt that I was just a useless wandering soul.

God Bless You!

The Top 17 Ultimate Reasons Why People Fail

As we know, all human beings are created equal, yet we don't know why there are those who succeed and those who fail to meet their goals in life. In this article you will see some of the reasons why there are some who fail despite the effort of doing good.

1. Some people live by the expectation of others.
2. Some people do often imitate others rather than being themselves. Have you ever heard of parents saying to their children, "Can't you be like your brother/sister who always get high grades?" This is the exact reason why there are some people, instead of succeeding in their studies, fail to meet the standards because of the pressure they feel.
3. Some people are afraid to break traditionalism.
4. Some people are afraid of the consequences they might get to the point that they don't want to try anything at all.

The businessmen you know in the modern times never succeed by doing exact way some people did it before. They made a difference that is why they were noticed by the consumers. People should never be afraid of doing new things for it might not be recognized readily, I know as time pass by it will soon be.
5. Some people fail to learn spiritual knowledge.
6. Some people are very materialistic. There are many kinds of knowledge, but all of those are senseless unless you gain spiritual knowledge. What now if you get alot of money if God will end up your life tomorrow. We need to honor, if you don't believe in a God, perhaps a higher entity for you to be guided.
7. Some people are often easily distracted.
8. Some people are not focused on what they're doing. These two could be considered to be major contributors to the failure humans get. There are many beautiful and interesting things that surround us that is why there are many people that are distracted from what they're doing. Instead of being focus to a specific work, some people's mind are confused.
9. Some people are afraid to commit mistakes. There are many who do not even bother trying something because they are afraid that they might commit errors but think again, are those successful people never committed mistakes in life? Of course they did. We learn from our mistakes. Most of the things here in this world are made by trial and error, but once you get it right the price is more than right.
10. Some people love to fantasize instead of accepting the reality of this world.
11. Some people are just too lazy to do anything. Even in ancient writings and the bible testify that those who do not work shall never have a better life. How could you even have money if you don't work for it. There are those who even try to be a garbageman for the sake of earning money, but they even worth our salutations because at least they picked a noble profession other that just robbing a bank.
12. Some people are not humble enough to admit that they too have their faults. In anythings we do, we can never prevent accidents from happening but please do also admit sometimes that half of it is also your fault for being clumsy. Just like in any relationship may it be personal or professional, one should be humble enough to lower himself/herself down for the relationship to last long.
13. Some people are not often ready for 2nd options. There are some who are satisfied with mediocrity that they do not anymore consider having a backup ideas to cover their work.
14. They are very confident of themselves that they do not anymore consider asking for any help from others.
15. Some people do not accept criticisms.
16. They fail to maintain positivity. There are many people who always give up to easily when confronted with difficulties in life. People should always think twice that maybe this hardships that they face might be a blessing in disguise.
17. Some people fail to understand the true meaning of their lives.

For us to succeed we should always know first our real purpose of existence, else everything in us would be senseless. You could do this by self evaluation, reflection, or perhaps by taking a test.

The Parent Trap: 13 Tips for Teen Parenting

Guest Post by Juliane Elliot

Teenagers are complex and add drama to our lives. Teenagers can challenge even the most confident of parents. Here are some ideas to help you parent your teen.

The Parent Trap

Teenagers. The very word makes a usually patient human being roll their eyes. The teen years can be compared to the “terrible two stage” of child development. As parents, we all remember the “terrible two stage.” But nothing on earth can prepare us for the teen years.

Here are thirteen suggestions for success:

1. Money is power. You are the parent and you control the cash. Appropriate behavior will follow. You teen needs money, like a fish needs water. Always bait the fish and gently remind your teen who has the credit card.
2. Know your teen's friends and know their parents. Encourage your teen to hang out at your house. Parents can be in a different room of the house, yet still home to supervise.
3. Don't be afraid to set the home rules and the limits. You are the still the ruler of your castle. Talk about the expectations that you have for your teen in your home and elsewhere. Your teen will listen, if you keep the dialog open and direct.
4. School is first. It is before extracurricular activities, sports, parties and a social life. Teens need to be reminded that school is a priority.
5. Establish a curfew and don't budge. If your teen wants the car Friday night, then they will abide by your curfew limits.
6. Tell you teen that if they ever overdo the partying, that they can count on you for a safe ride home
7. Encourage your teen to have friends of both genders. But don't encourage exclusive dating. Too often teens become involved in exclusive relationships and they don't know how to handle them.

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Twenty Signs That Your Boyfriend Is About To Dump You

This a guest post by Steven West

This is a list of twenty signs that your boyfriend is no longer going to be with you.

Boyfriends can be kind, considerate, caring, and thoughtful. They can also be egotistical, selfish, boorish, and mean. In the case of the later, here are twenty signs that your boyfriend is about to dump you:

1. Your boyfriend refers to you in past tense
2. Your boyfriend talks about sports all the time. You HATE sports talk.
3. Your boyfriend postpones his date with you for a month
4. Your boyfriend doesn't kiss you anymore. He doesn't hug you anymore. He just stares blankly in your presence.
5. Your boyfriend starts to cough all the time as if he was allergic to you
6. Your boyfriend talks endlessly about himself. He never kisses you, but he sure loves to kiss the mirror.
7. Your boyfriend suggests that you sit in the back seat when he takes you out on a date
8. Your boyfriend tells you that he is busy over the weekend and can't see you at all.. You discover that he wasn't too busy to take your best friend out on a passionate date.
9. Your boyfriend puts an eviction notice in your purse
10. Your boyfriend tells you that he likes you very much but…

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Why Men Love Women

This is actually a reply to the post Why Men Love Women. I got a message from a friend asking if I'm interested in posting a reply post about her article, and I did not hesitate because I know that this may also interest you readers. Just got to mention this, she is one good writer. So why do men love women? There are several reason and the ones below may just explain it all. Some lines enclosed with the quotation marks are my own reasons why men love women.

"One thing about women is that most of them have the attitude of playing hard to get which men actually love. They always try to appreciate every thing they see even if it's not worth the effort."

I can't agree more. Women always care for their partners. They do not only go bold in bed to please men but they also cook when their partners are hungry, they massage their back when they're tired from their works, and women always see to it that they are there when their partners need them. Personally I can say that women do much of the effort to keep the house clean (Just talking about how my mother always scold me when my things are scattered around) but never expect something in return. They are always contented of what they have and never ask for more, but not in a way that they do not anymore consider enhancing themselves for the better. I must agree with the author, women may complain about anything but never about the things they do to obtain the beauty they want to have.

I don't actually have that personal experience with woman, but I know that they love to explore new things. They do not actually stick to the old rotten past but they love trying new things that suite the fashion of today but of course in a positive way.

In a recent study, it shows that men die younger than women, and that can be because they do not worry a lot about their problems. They do actually have this different way of solving problems because they do not keep their problems to themselves but they share them to their friends. They always get to have some advices and enlightenment from others. Unlike lying men, women are sincere in what they're saying especially when they say the words "I love you" to their partners.

"Women are more confident in handling things especially if it's about love. They do not just go for mediocrity because they always want the best for themselves and for their partners."

Yes, women also express the same feelings whenever they are not feeling good. A good thing about women is that they do not go physical when handling things but they focus more on a poetic manner. We just need to remember that "those who live by the sword shall die by the sword, and those who live by the pen shall die by the pen."
"They are versatile, and they never go on a journey unprepared literally."

What is amazing about women is that they can dress like men, while men cannot dress like women, is it not unfair? Some women are very meticulous that even if the world is already ending, they are still up to household chores.

This part of the article is very sensual, and other people may just enjoy reading this part, you can just go to site yourself. Not only are women good in faking orgasm, they are also just like a professional dramatic actress when they need something from their partners.

Women just have the capability to control men and let them revolve in their hands. I must agree that women's tears are just like those of the babies, they can affect those who are near them. It can be because of their soft and gentle aura.

"Women really know how to let their partners know that they need also to be loved."

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Valery
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15 Ways To Keep A Healthy Relationship

1. Love each other. The simplest but the most effective way of maintaining a good relationship is just to love each other. What is it in a relationship if there is no love, is it just lust from the very beginning?
2. Don't Lie. In any relationship, there should always be trust between the couple or else all will end up in chaos. We should always remember that there is no secret that can't be revealed, sooner or later you'll just find out that you are just cheating and putting yourself into shame.
3. Keep Good Communication. Personally I can say that good communication between couples should highly be done because it is the only way they can keep in touch; it is the only way(especially for distant relationships) to keep track of the feelings and emotions of the partners.
4. Stay Sweet. Although you may have faced some serious problems in your relationship, you should at least never lose your sweetness. The ladies should always be lovable so that their partners may not afford to exchange you with someone else. Many problems occur when one of the couple cannot just be humble enough to accept that he or she is wrong.
5. After facing a fight with each other just forgive and forget. As humans, we can never avoid misunderstandings, because it is just the effect of our imperfections in life. But with that imperfection comes perfection because it is with that misunderstanding that the couple will know each other more.
6. Never talk about breakup. If you don't want breakups then why talk about it in the first place. Just talking about the possibilities of a breakup will leave an impression to your partner that you don't love him/her sincerely or you are just giving him/her the reason to quit your relationship.
7. If you are really sorry, mean it! The word sorry is just so common among men. Before planning on cheating on your partner, why not think again about the consequences you gonna end up facing.
8. Don't compare your past and present. You should not just compare your past to the present because the setting is completely different. You cannot just compare the picture coming out from a 'black and white television' with a 'digital flat screen television' because they are not of the same level.
9. Don't talk about your past relationships. Sticking to what have happened in the past will just give you hard time of moving on. You will never notice how your present partner loves you if ever you keep on thinking of your ex.
10. Give and take process. It is not always that one should be in charge of the other.
11. Be more sensitive of the feelings of your partner. It is not just enough to ask him/her about his/her feelings because most of the time he/she will hide true feelings. They will not just tell you in the sense that they don't want you to get hurt also.
12. When you had a fight, don't let the day pass without being fine. The longer you stay in a fight, the more time you need for reconciliation. Let us just remember that the more you let someone dying wait, the less chance of survival and same is true with love.
13. Don't be the perfect one, be the right one. Are you tired of being somebody else just to please your partner? You never need to do that in the first place. If you are really loved by your partner then he/she should accept you no matter who you are.
14. Swallow your pride. As I said earlier, relationships will never work unless one of the couple will be humble enough to lower himself/herself down even though he/she knows that he/she is not really the fault of the fight.
15. Among any other celebration, never forget to remember anniversaries or monthsaries. It is already very common among any other couples to be fighting over because one of them actually forgot to remember their anniversary. It is just perfectly understandable for someone to forget but whenever you try to explain to your partner just get it straight to the point. Just don't tell him/her that you had a stomach problem that's why you were not able to attend, oh come on it's just so highscool.

Parents Intervening In A Relationship

There are many relationships that never lasted for a very long time because of certain happenings or interventions. One major factor of breakups is the intervention of the parents. The big question is, "Should be parents still be included in the teens' decision in choosing their future partners in life?" The funny thing is that teen and parents have opposing view points. One strong argument from those who say no is that democracy should be exercised. I quote a line from a mother-daughter quarrel, "Mom, you can't tie me up in your hand forever. I am old enough already to decide for my own." While those who say yes will say, "parents are parents, it's the responsibility of the parents to guide their children in everything they do." Just talking about the teen related violence today will really make you wanna say yes to the question.

For me not to look like I'm bias I'll be standing on the middle of this issue and will try to neutralize everything I say. Actually, the intervention of the parents make has a positive and negative side. It can sometimes be advantageous because parents already know everything about love and they can be a great source of advices. It can also be a disadvantage in the sense that they can be holding the child on the neck already. Well it's up for you to decide is it a yes or a no?