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Thursday, December 27, 2007
What matters most
The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee
When things in your lives seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full The students responded with an unanimous "yes." The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions--and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car. The sand is everything else--the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first--the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
When things in your lives seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full The students responded with an unanimous "yes." The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions--and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car. The sand is everything else--the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first--the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Working from home
It was nice to be home pretty much all day today. I was able to work on some things from the shop like inputting stuff into QB and I'm now going to be doing the taxes for this quarter. It's a lot of paperwork to go over, but no one else is gonna do it.
I know I have to challenge myself and get all of these things done. It's tiring and overwhelming to look at all the paperwork in front of me, considering I do want to finish up some stuff in the house. I also have to finish up my scrapbook for Isabella. UGGGH! Xmas is like in 5 days or something. I know I can probably finish it in like a day so I will take care of it hmm..tomorrow maybe.
It was cold and rainy today so I'm glad I didn't have to stay at the shop. I'm just glad this USB flash drive worked! Woohoo! The last time I tried one that Noel had and it didn't want to upload right. Weird, but I figured I'll get one for the shop so I can bring it home and work on it.
Okay break is over. Back to work!
I know I have to challenge myself and get all of these things done. It's tiring and overwhelming to look at all the paperwork in front of me, considering I do want to finish up some stuff in the house. I also have to finish up my scrapbook for Isabella. UGGGH! Xmas is like in 5 days or something. I know I can probably finish it in like a day so I will take care of it hmm..tomorrow maybe.
It was cold and rainy today so I'm glad I didn't have to stay at the shop. I'm just glad this USB flash drive worked! Woohoo! The last time I tried one that Noel had and it didn't want to upload right. Weird, but I figured I'll get one for the shop so I can bring it home and work on it.
Okay break is over. Back to work!
Monday, December 10, 2007
Christmas Wreath
So I made the xmas wreath for the shop!! It turned out really good for an 18" one. The one last year didn't seem that big. I'll post a picture of it soon. But all I spent on it was $15.00. The trimmings were free from Home Depot, and since I couldn't find the wreath ring last year then I bought a new one.
What's cool with the wreath I made is I used some of AJ's cars. You know, to make it part of the shop. Auto repair, toy cars. So I still have to do the one for the house, I'll probably be doing that tonight and/or tomorrow night. It's Tuan's dad's bday today so we're having dinner at the house.
I'll see how tired I am.
What's cool with the wreath I made is I used some of AJ's cars. You know, to make it part of the shop. Auto repair, toy cars. So I still have to do the one for the house, I'll probably be doing that tonight and/or tomorrow night. It's Tuan's dad's bday today so we're having dinner at the house.
I'll see how tired I am.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
PINKS
So I've been looking for this song for a while. I watch Pinks w/ Tuan every now and then and I finally found it.
It plays at the end of the show when the loser loses their car:
I was wondering how long you wouldwait for me I didn't think I'd berelieved but I'm breathingWalk away from me my love Walkaway from me my loveYou've got me thinking that it has tobe only either you or me and you're slippingWalk away from me my love Walkaway from me my loveYou could be here with me somehowYou could be here with me right nowIf your dreams don't break I'll be gonewhen you awake and anything youwant you can take to save weepingWalk away from me my love Walkaway from me my love
-The Nadas-Walk Away Lyrics
Lame, I know. But I hella like this song haha.
It plays at the end of the show when the loser loses their car:
I was wondering how long you wouldwait for me I didn't think I'd berelieved but I'm breathingWalk away from me my love Walkaway from me my loveYou've got me thinking that it has tobe only either you or me and you're slippingWalk away from me my love Walkaway from me my loveYou could be here with me somehowYou could be here with me right nowIf your dreams don't break I'll be gonewhen you awake and anything youwant you can take to save weepingWalk away from me my love Walkaway from me my love
-The Nadas-Walk Away Lyrics
Lame, I know. But I hella like this song haha.
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