Mar 10
I never was good at having too close of a personal relationship with anyone because of my unstable (for a lack of a better term) childhood. The one thing I knew at a very early age was that I shouldn’t have any children of my own. I was convinced that if I had [...] [...more]
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I never was good at having too close of a personal relationship with anyone because of my unstable (for a lack of a better term) childhood. The one thing I knew at a very early age was that I shouldn’t have any children of my own. I was convinced that if I had children I would be unloving, mean, abusive and totally detached as my mother was to me and my siblings.
As I grew physically, mentally and emotionally I analyzed why someone would have babies and then never regard them as anyone or anything of value. My conclusion is that it revolved around ignorance and laziness. My mother didn’t take contraceptives or learn anything about parenting because she didn’t want to. Another contributing factor for her ignorance was that she was a victim of her environment. She certainly didn’t have any good examples to follow from her childhood and so she adapted as a child and accepted that way of life in adulthood.
Enough dwelling on my mother. As I stated I made my decision very early in life not to have children. I lived for my career. I Worked hard, went to college nights and made it well known that I was ready for every promotion I sought.
By the time I reached fifty I had purchased my dream house; the one I was going to retire in (I thought). I was taking long walks on the beach at the crack of dawn, traveling whenever and where ever I wanted and I had no ties. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, lets just label the next chapter of my life as a 360 degree life change.
I am not the type to make decisions impulsively so my decision to bring two boys into my life and my home was after a long assessment of the situation. My sister had three children and her oldest was already out on her own after having a baby at sixteen. My two nephews were twelve and nine. Both of them were doing below grade level in school and had enormous freedom to come and go as they pleased. So many factors revolved around me taking custody of the boys that I could write a book but I will spare you. I knew that I could make a difference for them financially but also I saw an opportunity to further break up that pattern in our family of poor education, lack of standards and expectations and set a good example of hard work pays off.
So, twelve years ago I brought two boys into my life so I could teach them how to pursue a better quality of life by getting a good education and working hard for the things they want. What I got in exchange was them teaching me how to open my heart and let love into it for the first time in my life. These guys have made me laugh, made me cry, and helped bring out the mothering qualities I never thought I had. They convinced me that I would have made a wonderful mother. They are twenty-five and twenty-one, well educated, in loving relationships and working hard toward goals and dreams that they have set for themselves. I see them often and always have my arms and heart open for all the hugs and “I love yous” they have to offer.
So, as I plan my retirement I look around my house that is purposely in a neighborhood with lots of children, a town known for its multitude of children programs and in a school district recognized state wide for its academic excellence. I chose this town and house especially for the boys and get teary eyed as I plan to sell. But, those tears are short lived when I think of how great they did and how proud I am that I could help to groom them into wonderful, productive, society contributing young men. I also know that with the three of us breaking that pattern in the family of non-educated, non-productive and lacking motivation there is hope and high expectations for future generations of this family.
Mar 10
If it is your desire to have a unforgetable holiday in a wonderful area in Spain why not choose a Menorca villas holiday at Cala Galdana or Cala Blanca? A villa is another name for a holday home. Villas have gardens and verandas and could have their own private swimming pool. A Menorca villa is [...] [...more]
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If it is your desire to have a unforgetable holiday in a wonderful area in Spain why not choose a Menorca villas holiday at Cala Galdana or Cala Blanca? A villa is another name for a holday home. Villas have gardens and verandas and could have their own private swimming pool. A Menorca villa is a great way to relax and see the country at your own pace.
Menorca is located in the mediterranean sea in western europe aproximately 120 miles east of Barcelona and 34 km north east of Majorca. The island is renouned for its beautiful sandy beaches surrounded by cliffs covered in pine trees or sandy dunes so you are sure to find a Menorca beach that takes your fancy! Try for example the lovely Cala Mitjana by taking a left just before you reach Cala Santa Galdana. These beaches are easily accessible from your villas in Cala Galdana or Cala Blanca .
Menorca’s northern coast is wetter and cooler than the more sheltered southern side where the majority of the tourist villas and apartments are to be found. An average of 315 days of sunshine a year with dry, hot summers with average temperatures of 24 degrees celcius are key attractions.
Noted for it’s secret beaches and natural attractions of both flora and fauna Menorca has a lot to offer the modern holiday maker. Cala Galdana and Cala Blanca are some of the prime locations available. Go to villas in Cala Galdana since you will easily find suitable accommodation for your villas holiday in Menorca. Choose between a large, luxury or cheap villa or apartment and decide wheather you require your own private pool. Look no futher than villas in Cala Blanca there is certain to be villa accommodation available to suit your needs.
Mar 10
Do you ever wonder why you spent so much time working just so you could see your retirement disappear right before you’re eyes? Others learned how to make money online and don’t have the same problems… Of coarse it can’t be easy coping with the global financial crisis we face as a whole.
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Do you ever wonder why you spent so much time working just so you could see your retirement disappear right before you’re eyes? Others learned how to make money online and don’t have the same problems… Of coarse it can’t be easy coping with the global financial crisis we face as a whole.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the period we are living in is unlike anything any of us have experienced in our lifetimes. I’m not always a positive thinker and tend to believe that the worst qualities in human beings reveal themselves in times of desperation.
If you knew that the end was near, wouldn’t it make sense to try and create a situation that spared you from the upcoming violence and terror that the bankruptcy of the USA may result in? A smart tactic that many economists have been implementing is the transfer from fiat currency to gold and silver denominated assets. If you turn on the TV and you see politicians and business owners saying things are getting worse and you look at the unemployment rate skyrocketing and the quantity of cash in your bank account plummeting, isn’t it time to start thinking about the worst case scenario?
Many people who are supposed to be experts with the years of experience that the extensive background in market research marketing have no clue about what is going on so it makes very little sense to take their advice about the economy and the future of our world. It will be up to you to sort through the information and figure out the best course of action to deal with these troubled times, the saying always comes to mind when facing uncertainty, its better to be safe than sorry.
Mar 10
Mapquest.com has mobile features that deliver Map Quest on the move snappier and more carefree than ever before. You can allocate great driving directions from mapquest.com on your cell or Blackberry either absolutely free or an affordable charge for the more advanced features. Mapquest Navigator offers spoken driving instructions like an On Star [...] [...more]
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Mapquest.com has mobile features that deliver Map Quest on the move snappier and more carefree than ever before. You can allocate great driving directions from mapquest.com on your cell or Blackberry either absolutely free or an affordable charge for the more advanced features. Mapquest Navigator offers spoken driving instructions like an On Star navigation device but rendered from your mobile phone. Send to Cell lets you send the driving instructions you looked up on the internet directly to your cell without the need for paper. Mapquest for Mobile Web grants you the power to get driving instructions and utilize all of Mapquest’s great features right form your cell or mobile device.
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