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  • Services Rendered by Everlasting Ellen
    So this morning I was thinking about money, and the power and fear it evokes in people.

    I'm sure most of us pay bills, and the majority of us dread them. Some of us will be able to write checks and pay bills serenely with no bother at all. Others, like me, will do so with a palpitating heart.

    If money doesn't make the world go round, then "services Rendered" certainly does. Somehow, I think, we can pay for these services with a calmer heart, because we don't have to physically take money out of the bank, and hand it to a person. Instead we use money transactions, which on the whole, is merely an exchange of a kind of 'energy' perhaps. We buy food, heat, clothing, shelter, telecommunication all of which give us "energy" in a way... and this "energy" is what we use to work ... and these dollars we earn, eventually go back to the services we need that give us this "energy".

    While thinking of this, a quote popped into my mind: "I don't know much about being a millionaire but I bet I'll be a darling at it" by Dorothy Parker.

    So, yes, we know money doesn't buy happiness... but... lets face it... a lot of us do know where to shop! However, There's a big difference between "acting" like a millionaire, and "being" a millionaire.

    I remember reading somewhere that "acting as if" is a strong psychological tool people can use to make positive changes in their lives. Acting as if you're more confident will eventually make you feel more confident. Acting as if you're friendly, will make you be more friendly, acting as if you're quiet will give you more calm moments. however the article pointed out an important point... the only thing "acting if" isn't good for is money. 'acting as if you're a millionaire" will NOT have a positive effect on your life.

    I would like to bring up is Savers vs Spenders. Some of us are spenders, we go out to buy one small thing and end up spending 200 dollars more. Some of us are savers, we go out to look at that one small thing we wanted, and we question "do I really need this?" "where can I buy this cheaper?" "where can I get 50 percent off?" "Do I need this money for something else?"

    You know, its interesting, I bet if we were to look back over the years and the money that has passed through our hands, we would come to the realization that we have spent thousands and thousands of dollars, and some of us may have even spent millions and millions of dollars. Where did the money go, was it worth it?

    And one last thought.... I believe Extravagance gives a person a sense of gratification and abundance, whereas asceticism gives a person a sense of simplicity and security.

    So, maybe the key is to find a middle ground...

    Meh...














  • Reminders for me by Everlasting Ellen
    So I was going through Manda Kathryn's lists and Dani's as well and thought these forms would be SO useful if I could remember them ... but I know I can't remember them, and I can't be stuffed having to stalk their pages all the time so I put them all in a column for me to use at a later date These are really INTERESTING FORMS TO USE and SO simple!!

    tetractys: (10, 4, 3, 2, 1)

    Double Tetractys: (1, 2, 3, 4, 10) (10, 4, 3, 2, 1)

    Triple Tetractys: 5 lines per verse (1, 2, 3, 4, 10,)( 10, 4, 3, 2, 1) ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 10)

    Haiku: 3 lines (5, 7, 5)

    Tanka: 5 lines (5, 7, 5, 7, 7)

    Fibonacci: 7 lines ( 1,1,2,3,5,8,13)

    Cinquain: 5 lines (2,4,6,8,2)

    Rictameter: (4, 6, 8, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2) Making the final line the same two syllable word you began with.

  • Mail Order Latin Brides by Everlasting Ellen
    I found another of those advertisements .... "Mail order Latin Brides". They've been circulating like an illness around the web... "Mail order beautiful women", "Beautiful women from Argentina, you know you want to", "looking for a Bride, find it here" and so much more. Its really sick... i mean do these men click on the links sincerely believing this beautiful woman will turn up on their doorstep and marry them?

    Now... please... excuse me, but who the FUCK would even click on that shit?!

    Its a joke.

  • People I heart by Everlasting Ellen
    People I heart!!!!


    Kiara (Serenitydolphins) the most amazing person I've ever met, I do not believe it could have been a meeting by chance, it was too special, she's seriously an AMAZING PERSON!!!!! THAT says it all!!!

    Jaime (Billy badass): I love her to death. She has a way of always making me smile, and she's my otherhalf... I can tell her anything and I hope she feels the same about me I've only known her for a little while but it feels like FOORREEVERRRRR and beyond XD she's so... lovely, and has been there when I've been angry and depressed


    Nicole (Creed Trees) My older sister, she has the heart of gold, she shows extraordinary strength and character, and is very sweet. She doubts herself often, and I have only one thing to say to her, STAND up for youself sister !! I only see her on here occasionally but I'm always glad to see her and I love her

    Amelia (Crazychook): WOW she made an impression Her mind is like no other in this world... or in this universe. Its impossible to analyze her, but everyone loves her for her random mind and her sense of humour, she makes people love her to death!!! She is also the kindest, generous soul there is... and she's really quite a deep soul underneath that bouncy smile of hers.... Literally... ;p people want to kill her so they can do CPR on her, particularly the guys hahahahahahaha Nawwww i'm joking...

    Puppy (CrushPuppy) This guy, has blown me away, I have to say his courage and character is stunning. He is a very sensitive person, thoughtful, contemplative, understanding, and trusting, and wise. He always knows the right thing to say. I thank him for trusting me. Don't get me wrong! Puppy has a very bubbly humourous side too, egrarious is his favourite word it seems... and now I always look at my dog and say "oh look she's wagging her tail egrariously". i love his cute puppiness and his warm schnuggles are much appreciated I wuvvies my Puppyyyy!!!

    Naomi (Tinkerbella) This girl, is absolutely amazing!! she makes me smile everytime she comes into the CB or on msn, I love her sweet and kind nature, she's always smiling and being funny or jokish i've NEVER seen her emo once in my entire life... she's SO adorable and cute, how could anyone not like her I love her!!!

    D*A*N*I*! (Unityhope) This fellow Aussie friend is a toughie but underneath I know she's a softie... I have come to know her as someone with a warm and compassionate heart. Someone who has the ability to accept people for who they are and not make judgements. I love her and thank her gratefully for that she doesn't take crap from anyone, and speaks her mind... some would call her an eccentric, others would call her blunt... I just call her honest, she tells people when they're annoying the shyt out of her. A Gutsy girl that one so watch out!!!

    Matteh (Dolore della Nicole) I recently adopted this lil marine, I am a very proud mother! heheh, he does the most amazing job in the world, serving America and its people... I admire him.

    Dusty, (Fulabeans) is one of the most generous souls on earth (and probably in heaven too) He is way too sweet and nice, I love him dearly, he always knows what to say to make me feel better, he is very protective of me sometimes and it can be alittle annoying but at the same time, I love him for it, he has always stood up for me, and has always supported me

    James (Captain Suicide) Wow... he's unlike any guy I know... on some levels I can discribe him as a teddybear, the way he's so lovable and offers kindness and support, but on other levels he's just undescribable. People love him easily I love talking to him he's a good mate and I love him

    Zak (xXshukemeiXx) Funny guy to talk to, always good fun Haven't known him long either but he's a good and decent guy, and I wish him well in life he's the one who always offers me huggles and cuddles which I can never get enough of

    Mayank (Newton) He's the funny guy who talks no sense in a way that makes sense and people still love him and remember him because he's just so ... random I suppose.

    DJ (General Disarray) The guy who's always there on AP, he's the one that sleeps everywhere he's a snuggle pot too

    Amber! (XCrimsonAngelDemonX) She's MY Bloodthirsty Killer Psycho Dragon Love Bunneh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Apparently Amber is soooooOOOoooOoOoOo HYPERACTIVE... literally she's bouncing off the walls in the Cb bubbling over with energy and huggles and cuddles... she's sooo easy to love!

    Crystal (She Hides Her Pain) one of my AP sisters, I haven't known Crystal for that long, but hey she's really an awesoommmeee person. I liked her the moment I met her, I remember we talked about music for hours we both share a love for music, and i'd love to hear her sometime soooonn!


    Mummy dear:
    Mother Angel Searra (XXFallenAngelXX)

    Pet:
    pet Phoenix (Phoenix in Flight) My pet phoenix best PET in the WORLD!