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Ogyam’s plight versus the finger of God

Ogyam was the sixth born in a family of ten. His demeanor and general appearance differed greatly from those of his other siblings. He was the only one who had a different last name, although he was a true progeny of the Kyei family. From the age of five, he felt the heat of the financial fever that existed in his family. His classmates had play equipment like toy cars and mannequins, but he didn’t have any. His attempt to play with some of the game kits was often met by abusive conversations from the parents of the children in their home, the common theme of which was “Let your parents buy you some!” in a harsh and strong tone. Crying, Ogyam would step back and mold his own clay games, a true image of those with whom the children played. The only difference was that theirs were alive while his were corpses. Always rejected and shunned by his peers due to the poverty of his family, he grew up as a cold, bored, and introverted teenager.

His father, Mr. Kyei, although at war with his deteriorating finances, was very religious. He went out of his way to provide a spiritual refuge for his family. The familiar saying on his lips was “Serve God with all your soul and success will be yours.” As an elder in one of the Pentecostal churches, he was very determined to raise his eight children in God’s mind regulation. He was fortunate to be blessed by the Almighty with a hardworking wife named Mercy, who is an exact replica of Sarah, Abraham’s wife. She was very generous and kind.

Despite her family’s difficult financial situation, she helped needy women, widows and orphans in her neighborhood. At home, she took care of all the household chores seriously. She even stood in for the other indifferent women in the house whose business was to gossip and cook stories only to cause divisions and disturbances among the tenants of the house. They always wanted to cause trouble. No wonder they even tried to fight the innocent and unsullied Mercy! Very prepared to apply the words recorded in Romans 12:17, she never answered them with her own coin. Although she was not very fortunate to have received a secular education like her husband, she proved to be a great help to him, as the word of God instructs all women. She went into a small business to increase her husband’s earnings to support the family. Ogyam considered himself very lucky to have had her as a mother.

Of his eight children, Ogyam was highly valued by Mr. Kyei for his obedience and academic prowess. Ogyam was partially discovered at the age of seven in class four at the Gospel Educational Center. As he was new to the class, Madame Vesta did not recognize him until the time of inspection. With the students arranged like cars for sale, he inspected each of their clothes, fingers, and teeth. “Hello new student, why is your uniform so tattered?” she angrily asked Ogyam. Ogyam replied in a shaky and shaky voice “Please ma’am, my dad promised to replace him at the end of the month when he receives his salary.” Madame Vesta looked him straight in the terrified eyes and asked him to sit down without asking questions. The entire class was delighted in utter surprise by her change in attitude, as she was considered a hard nut.

Madame Vesta’s assumption about Ogyam’s financial status was correct when she conducted her first dictation in English. Unfortunately for Ogyam, his pen refused to write. “What’s up friend?” he asked the pen as if it were human. Hearing the third word to spell, she had no choice but to scribble each word on the paper with the tip of the pen without ink. He sent his book with the words drawn on it. After a while, Madame Vesta called out his name. “Yes ma’am,” he replied and walked over to her. She said, “Is it you again, sir? Didn’t dictate. Why?” With his heart almost sinking into his stomach, Ogyam replied, “Please ma’am, I did the work, but the ink from my pen was not flowing, so I had to write the dictated words on the paper.” Madame Vesta asked in surprise, “What?” Staring at the paper, he saw the words scrawled on it. She wrote it down and Ogyam had ten out of ten. It was on this day that he came to understand Ogyam’s dire financial situation.

As a class teacher, she noted that Ogyam was a versatile, talented, and God-fearing student. This brought her closer to him. Ogyam even enjoyed various favors from her. She bought him a new school uniform and other stationery. He also noted that during break sessions, Ogyam stayed in class. On one of those occasions she asked him curiously, “Aren’t you going to break up?” He replied “No ma’am. I ate at home before coming to school.” He also asked, “Does that mean they don’t give the school money?” “Yes ma’am. My dad always makes sure we are well fed before we go to school and after school, I walk home,” Ogyam said. Concerned for his condition, Mrs. Vesta assured him: “Come see me freely when you need something.” Ogyam wasn’t even ready to express his problems to her, as his parents had instructed him not to depend on humans who may fail to keep their promises.

In the sixth class, Ogyam was privileged to be part of the spelling machine that represented his school in the district’s “B” spelling bee. He spread the scent of his voiceless school into every nook and cranny of the district with his excellent acting. He was the master strategist who helped his school tear down all the elephant schools that were chosen as favorites to win the contest.

During the weekends, Ogyam worked to raise funds to buy her textbooks and other educational materials, thus saving her parents from the burden. At one point in his life, he became a shoe shine and occasionally caretaker of the houses of the wealthy in his neighborhood. Sunday mornings were his favorite times in life due to the fact that they provided him with a great opportunity to learn more about his creator. He had several elders in his church as his intimates. This good association was positively reflected in his moral life, making the inspired advice of the Apostle Paul, written in the biblical book of 1 Corinthians 15:33, true: “While bad association spoils good habits, good association enhances and shapes them. “

On one occasion, while fulfilling his duty as a cleaner in one of the wealthy houses in his area, a daughter of Jezebel tried to induce him to commit fornication, an act that God strongly detests. She was the daughter of a certain rich and famous man named Kwabena Manu. The setting was like that shown in the Genesis account of God’s faithful young servant Joseph, whom Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce into committing adultery. Ogyam was busy dusting one of the room dividers in the living room of the house while singing his favorite Don Moen gospel song. Unbeknownst to him, this daughter of Eve was already there, lying on a student mattress behind the three-in-one chair at the far left of the living room. Just a few minutes later, her tempter caught her eye by tapping her shoulder. He almost fainted when he turned around. Why? He saw the naked figure of Adwoa standing in front of him. He yelled “Get dressed quickly and get out of my sight!” Adwoa replied seductively “Why are you acting such a fool? Come and lie with me please?” Heeding the Bible’s warning to flee from fornication, Ogyam quickly acted like Joseph in the Bible outside the house. Although it was raining cats and dogs, he walked through the heavy rain to his home. He was happy that he had taken this position to please the Most High God.

God continued to bless Ogyam in all his endeavors. He grew up and became a respected teenager in the Agric Junction community. He was the first in his community to have added six with ten ‘ones’. Computer location selection posted. Fortunately for Ogyam, he got an admission to Prempeh College to read Science. Unfortunately for him, the admission fee was so high that he almost caused an accident at his home. His father had traveled to Nigeria in search of greener pastures and no family member was willing to support him. His father’s remuneration had not yet been paid. He and his mother sold bread and Kenkey ice cream in order to increase the admission fee. When the amount was made, the authorities of Prempeh College had already closed the admissions. Undaunted, Ogyam and his mother went to their second-choice school and begged the principal to admit it. Seeing their results, the director happily assured them; “I firmly believe that he will be a good student. Yes! It would be a great privilege to admit him. What program would my son like to read anyway?” “Visual Arts, Sir.” With his shocked face, the director said, “Why do you want to opt for Visual Arts and not Business or maybe General Arts?” “Please sir, I have a God-given talent for drawing and also the school does not offer Science, so I want to read Visual Arts,” Ogyam replied respectfully. Knowing that persuading him won’t even change his mind, the director asked them to pay the admission fee in the administrative block. Ogyam knew that God’s finger was working. He recalled the words of the psalmist that “although many are the calamities of the righteous, God delivers him from all of them.”

With the various ups and downs, disappointments and trials, Ogyam completed his second cycle of education. He was the school’s first Visual Arts student to sail off to college. He graduated from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology with first-class honors. One year after completion, he earned his Master of Arts degree. Upon completion, he obtained a job as a teacher in one of the country’s upper secondary schools through the Ghana Education Service. In addition to teaching, the principal of his school appointed him chaplain and school counselor. His teaching and counseling sections were always filled with admonitions from God’s word, the Bible. The advice his father gave him became his basic philosophy in life: “Serve God with all your heart and success will be yours.” They were the last comments in all his preaching and counseling sections. That is why every time a student or colleague meets him, they yell at him “Serve God” and he confidently responds “Success”. On the other hand, when they shouted “Success” he replied “Serve God”.

As a final note in a speech to the graduating class, Mr. Ogyam said:

“No situation of the righteous will ever reach him because of the strong backing of the Almighty. No calamity can have an eternal stench on a loyal servant of God because of the superiority of God’s power. I am a true life testimony of this. It seemed my difficult The situation had never had a doctor. It seemed that all the doors of redemption were closed. Unknown to me was the much broader loving-kindness of God that has brought me here and made me who I am. Please, my brothers, serve to God wholly – soul and ultimate success will be yours. ” The volume of applause and cheers that followed his speech woke the dead and silenced the deep storm. He ascended to the offices of the Most High God and sent a message of defeat to the devil’s email. Yes! Several souls were touched and dragged into the courtyard of the merciful God.

Which one do you prefer for your fighting video games, the computer or the game console?

Fighting video games have evolved so much that from time to time a separate version of the game or another type of game is released. Therefore, players are under pressure to choose the right game that suits their needs. Today’s fighting video games are so famous that numerous websites on the Internet offer the best and fastest downloads for them for a reasonable price. Other sites offer players to play the game directly. These online game downloads can be pretty cool these days.

The quality of the downloaded games has the same graphic degree as those bought in stores. The dispute over the downloaded and purchased game is growing rapidly and becoming overwhelming. Free games can now provide a uniformly exciting experience for their players with the use of cleverly designed graphics, nifty artwork, and comparable special effects.

Because of this, online players no longer need to spend their hard earned money in order to play an emotional game, as they are heavily available online without the need to spend a penny. Some sites offer unique videos, tips, special maps, and some bonuses to keep their customers satisfied and loyal to them. Websites that dedicate themselves to video games are giving more to their valued customers so that they gain more customers.

Limited games that are not on some sites or game consoles have their own following and are patriotic to them. In my own judgment, the gaming console is still the right fit because they offer the right graphic designs and are worth their money.

Although free games have indeed won a large number of universal fans, it will still be based on your personal preferences for the type of games you want. If you have the high speed internet connection then you can play the games that you really want to own and play. Downloaded and purchased games can also be played even without the Internet.

The graphics are more amazing on the game console. If you ever don’t have an internet connection, the game console is your only option. Whatever fighting video game you want to play, the platform is always there for your gaming needs. Having the best video game experience is a skill that is learned through a comprehensive exercise.

What makes men ineffective in the black church?

You may ask the question, what makes men ineffective in the black church? There are several provocative answers to this question. First, let’s examine the individual man. Below I outline where the breakdown occurs:

1) Lack of Commitment: A man’s heart is compromised when the church prostitutes itself and / or exploits the innate need for people to have relationships with one another. It is a fundamental human need to be physically loved, touched, and appreciated. The church program promotes superficial engagement in which greeters or ushers hug each member who walks through the door. This action is primarily a reflex and after seven hundred hugs and three serves, how genuine can those hugs be? In fact, the person hugging will certainly need a hug before the service is over!

2) Lack of Empowerment – Many men are frustrated by their lack of involvement in the church. When you think about it, what can a brother really do in a church where the pastor, bishop, prophet, or apostle is insecure, selfish, and micromanages the entire ministry? There is an inherent fear that if Brother Wilson is given the authority to orchestrate Homeless Ministry and his gifts and talents draw attention to his service to God and someone forgets to mention the Pastor, all hell will break loose. Somehow we have to correct the cultural expectation that the pastor receives all the attention and all the praise and redistributes the wealth of appreciation due to the men and women who sacrifice so much for their respective ministries. I am not afraid to say that we have passed the day and time when pastors are unilaterally rewarded for doing nothing to ensure their participation or recognition.

3) Lack of Relationship – A man will put up with almost anything to maintain a relationship with another man or other men in the church. Many brethren seek each other out once their feet reach church property and remain until they have been filled or touched by their spirit. A man will come to church to meet his brothers and will never enter the sanctuary to hear the pastor’s sermon.

4) Lack of healing: When will churches start helping men to heal? In many cases, healing is simply talking about what is in the heart and mind without fear of condemnation or retaliation in a safe place or in a place or person that will keep what is said or shared confidential.

5) Lack of ability to produce – Many men have an innate ability to contribute significantly to the financial and vertical growth of the ministry. Due to lack of employment, available cash, limited capital investments, and / or minimal strategic partnerships, many churches face financial difficulties. Pastors have very few dynamic and influential men in their cabinet due to huge egos and huge insecurity issues.

6) Lack of Leadership – Most of the time, the person leading the ministry you are serving in is not the right person for the job. It is probably a single woman who is sold out to the pastor and is an unnatural head over a group of men. I attended a church and was ordained a deacon with about 30 other men and the pastor appointed a woman as a conduit between him and the deacons. In addition, she was the Training Administrator of the School of Ministry that lasted for more than two years without a real agenda. Imagine a single woman with the personality of a paint can conveying the concerns of more than 30 men to a pastor who declined multiple requests to meet with the deacons he ordained. I was a deacon for almost two years and NEVER had a meeting with the pastor. Now, I’m sure I don’t need to tell you what a mess this was.

Pastors are the only leaders on the planet who can get away with it! Can you think of a better example of inept leadership than this?

Healthy snack, eat popcorn

Popcorn is a fun and healthy snack. First invented by Native Americans thousands of years ago, it has become a snack institution that is easy to make and fun to eat. Popcorn is a type of corn kernel that explodes when heated. It can explode because the grain contains a small amount of moisture that is sealed inside while the outside of the grain is dry and hard. As the grain is heated, the moisture inside expands and causes the grain to expand and pop.

Popcorn is a healthy snack because it is high in fiber, low in calories and fat, and contains virtually no sugar or salt. It’s a healthy alternative to fries and a dip while watching the game or during movie night.

There are many methods that are used to make popcorn. One of the first methods used was to simply put the beans in a wire mesh container held over an open fire. This caused uneven cooking and sometimes burned the grains. Today, it can be prepared in large popping machines, such as those found in movie theaters, on the stove in a saucepan, in a popping machine, or in the microwave.

Doing it on the stove is simple. Makes 3 tablespoons popcorn oil in 1 to 3 quart saucepan. It is important to use this type of oil because of its high smoke point. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Put a couple of grains in the saucepan and cover. When the beans pop, it’s time to add most of the beans. Now in about 1/3 cup of grains. Cover the saucepan and allow the beans to pop, shaking the container gently at times. When the beans are popped, pour them into a bowl, salt to taste, and enjoy. The butter can be drizzled on top simply by melting a couple of tablespoons of the butter in the already hot saucepan.

An easy, no-mess alternative is to use a microwave to heat a bag of popcorn. Popcorn bags are specially designed to absorb microwaves and concentrate them on the kernels, helping them pop evenly. Wait three to four minutes for a tasty snack.

Regardless of the preparation method, this snack can be flavored with specially designed seasonings. There is an almost limitless variety of seasoning flavors. White cheddar, ranch, barbecue, nacho, caramel, and boiled corn flavorings are just a few of the many.

From the first Native Americans, to the first movie theaters, to the living room; Popcorn is an iconic, healthy, and fun snack.

5 reasons to choose a gold Doodle and 5 reasons not to

Three years ago, my children and I were adjusting to life without their father. They needed someone or something to hug and so did I. So on Labor Day 2007, I loaded the kids into the car, remembered to bring some towels, and headed to Amish country, where puppy prices were in line with what I could get. to pay.

My daughter chose a white one, nestled under the cage. He had named it Labor (in honor of the day) before seeing his new puppy. Labor is still a lovable love bug.

My son chose brown, the color of the waffles. She was running like crazy, that’s why it’s hard for me to think of her as a girl. Waffles have always been more active than Labor, perhaps that is why they weigh 20 pounds less.

The towels were helpful – they both got dizzy on the way home. We stopped at the local dog wash and cleaned them up before he let them into my house.

Three years later, do I regret my decision? It’s up to you.

5 reasons to choose a golden Doodle

1. They love to hug. Whether it’s on the floor, the sofa, the bed, or even the bathtub, golden squiggles love to snuggle. My son wanted a lap dog, well we have one, actually two. Waffles insist on being loved with both hands. She can never get enough.

2. They are friendly with everyone. My dogs have never met a person they didn’t like, nor another canine for that matter. That makes them bad watchdogs, but I suppose they could lick an intruder to death. Everyone is a friend, although Labor is wary of grills.

3. They always forgive. Unlike people, gold doodles don’t hold a grudge. They are always happy to see me and live one moment at a time. I wish I could be more like them.

4. They rarely bark. Since my son wanted a lap dog, we almost got a thief. Boy, are we glad we didn’t. Every now and then Labor announces that someone has arrived, but many days go by when I don’t hear a single bark.

5. They are great swimmers. Since both poodles and retrievers enjoy water, it makes sense that gold doodles do too. Although both of my dogs love to get into a pool or pond, Waffles is a champion swimmer. If I were a hunter, she would be a great bird dog. Instead, I throw a small raft into the underground pool and she dives right behind it, quickly returning to the steps at the shallow end. I never thought that dogs could swim so fast. Maybe it’s your webbed fingers.

5 reasons not to choose a golden Doodle

1. They spill – a lot. One reason I settled on the gold doodles was because they don’t come off, supposedly. False advertising, I would say. Most of the time I am covered in dog hair. There were a few months towards the middle of winter when the shedding stopped, but I have no faith that it will happen again. It may depend on parenting, but don’t count on a dog that won’t molt.

2. They eat a lot. A 20-pound bag of dog food lasts about a week for my two golden doodles. Also, we knock them down and feed them table scraps. Pizza is his favorite.

3. They shit a lot. At least now we use all those extra plastic bags.

4. They chew a lot. For the first year or two, make sure you have enough toys to chew on. Otherwise, it will be your furniture, or your command, or in our case, the door frames.

5. They can cause allergies. Another reason I bought these dogs was because they were supposed to be hypoallergenic. Luckily for me they are. But my family and friends think otherwise, and with all the hair and size of the dogs, it can be a problem …

… but I still love them, anyway.

Copyright 2010 Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Lesbian relationships: limits vs. barriers

We would like to think that we are stronger than ourselves and more emotionally stable than the next person, however that would be difficult to prove. Furthermore, it would be hard to believe. We all carry luggage and problems in our past that occasionally make us feel shaky and shaken.

There are very few of us who can honestly say that we are as stable and strong as we seem, for the rest of us it is a daily battle to find that balance. When people enter therapy it is for a reason, there is something in their lives that has become unmanageable. There is something that has been pressing under your skin like a splinter that has embedded itself and now it is an infection.

What is that splinter whose mucous pus is causing us so much pain in life? PERSONS! It is usually a person or a group of people. It’s amazing how much power we give others over ourselves. It never ceases to amaze me how we allow others to create fear and anxiety to such levels that we cannot function or become dysfunctional.

Dysfunctional is the clinical term for when our Begin’s engine is malfunctioning and some oil and TLC are needed. When we have allowed the action and behavior of ourselves and others to cause friction in different areas of our life, such as school, work, friendships, family, spirituality and health. We begin to throw stones at our engine, when we have built barriers or have poor boundaries with others.

We all have a personal limit, it is an imaginary line that surrounds you and protects you from situations and peoples by which you feel threatened. When the threat is real, this limit is essential for our survival, but sometimes the threats are not what they seem. Our past can make us imagine threats that do not exist, when we have learned to distrust and that everyone is an enemy.

When we have a hard time trusting, we see treats that aren’t always there. Our boundaries soon became barriers or walls that are likely causing us harm rather than providing protection. As children, we are not always taught healthy boundaries and are forced to allow people to come closer than we are comfortable with. We may have felt that those we have allowed to get close to took over our inner thoughts and feelings, abusing the lines that protect us, our limits.

As children we learn in situations like these, where personal limits were not respected, to build walls in their place. A learned situation could be something like your parents wanting to know if you are gay because of behaviors they have noticed, or being forced to date a guy to show you candor, but it could also be something as destructive as sexual or physical abuse. In any of these cases we will probably build walls as a coping mechanism.

Unfortunately, as we age, tools, like building excellent walls to survive the helplessness of childhood, became weapons in adulthood. If we cannot let our lover in and trust her, she will never feel like she is in a committed relationship and there will be no intimacy. I have noticed in my own past and hearing stories from my clients that when we have walls we are not emotionally available. For most of us it has been a life-long experience that we have not been aware of this tapping process. Chances are, you heard your partner call you “distant” or you felt a need for your partner that never seems to be satisfied.

When we are not emotionally available, we cannot commit and we also attract the emotionally needy. Human dynamics is an extraordinary thing where the magnets in our soul attract people who will continue to push the unruly monster within us as we will for them.

Here are some key steps to developing healthy boundaries:

1. Learn when others are not respecting your limits, for example when people are: too entangled, dissociated, there is excessive detachment, victimized or martyred, distanced or shy, cold and distant, always in your face / suffocation, and gift ‘Don’t respect their privacy.

2. Why do you let others do these things to you? Chances are, you have thoughts or ideas that you deserve it or that you are to blame in some way. At this stage, it is recommended to consult a therapist to help you overcome these maladaptive thoughts and the harmful self-confidence system.

3. Trade the old for the new! Get some healthier ideas and think to yourself if something isn’t working for you, let it go and try something new. For example, go from “maybe I deserve this abuse” to “I want people to respect me. I want a supportive partner.”

4. Identify behaviors that will help you stay healthy, for example, learn to say “NO” and “thank you but no thank you.”

5. Be consistent once you have decided to change. You have identified how to do it, now do it in all areas of your life. Remember that being healthy is a skill, so the more you do it, the more competent you will become. So practice!

You deserve the life you want and you deserve to be happy. Don’t let anyone treat you less.

Alex Karydi ~ The Lesbian Guru

The day I decided to stop killing myself

Let me start by saying that I LOVE smoking. It’s a horrible fact to admit, especially with the current stigma attached to the topic, but I really enjoy it.

So this story starts about 38 years ago when I was just a kid. My parents were children in the 70s and they grew up in a time when smoking was normal and socially accepted. Everyone smoked and you could smoke anywhere you went to the grocery store, to the restaurant where you dine, to work and even to the doctor’s office. Hell, even the doctor was probably smoking on the visit with you.

Now I was about 5 or 6 years old and my parents were smoking around me and I hated it. He just couldn’t stand the smell of smoke and he hated smelling like smoke all the time. I would whine and moan begging them to stop telling them I was unpleasant and making me sick and of course they would respond with the normal parental response of “stop complaining.” I remember once when I was still very young, but I went into my mother’s purse and decided that I would make her quit smoking. So I grabbed his pack of “Marlboros” and was going to show it to him and threw them in the bathroom and left them floating there. Well, my mom found them like that and she was furious with me. They probably called me all the names in the book, but in the end she calmed down and told me about it. She said “it really bothers you so much, huh?” Well I just told him that he was gross and stinky and that he didn’t like going to school and smelling like smoke all day. He agreed that it was an unpleasant habit and that he would try to quit smoking. Well, of course, like many people “trying to quit,” it didn’t really work. A couple of months after this event my mom found out I was pregnant from what she was sure was my little brother and when she found out I was pregnant she looked at me and said “I’ll grant you your wish” and never smoked. again. Following my mother’s example, Mt Papa even decided to quit smoking and to this day they have never smoked again.

Fast forward about 10 years. I was about 15 or so and knew at this point that I had an addictive personality, even if I didn’t know what that was at the time, I knew that I tended to indulge in whatever I found enjoyable. One day I was cycling down a road (small town highway) and I found a pack of cigarettes that someone must have accidentally dropped. I picked them up even though I had never had an interest in smoking, I thought I was fine with those things in my pocket. You may be thinking to yourself what it must be like when you started smoking, but you would be wrong. I kept that pack of cigarettes hidden in my room for months and every now and then I would take them out and look at them and smell them and even act like I was smoking but I knew better not to light one because I knew I couldn’t stop once I started And remember all those years ago how unpleasant my parents smelled from those things.

Years passed and I resisted the urge to join all my friends and all the “cool guys” and start smoking. I worked in restaurants where people smoked and took smoke breaks while I was working, but I refused to smoke so I took 5 minute breaks where I walked away like everyone else, but I didn’t smoke, I just stood there. And breath. One day, I guess I was 19-20 years old, I was coming back from a trip to Louisville KY with a friend and he was smoking and I said, oh heck, I’m going to try one and see what happens with all the hype. I was about to. From the first puff of that cigarette. Marlboro Menthol Lights Got me hooked. My nerves seemed to calm down and I was relaxed and I just felt satisfaction.

So for the next 18 years I was an avid smoker. Smoking from 1 packet to 2 packs a day. I had to have my cigarettes even choosing to smoke instead of eating sometimes because I couldn’t afford to buy both food and cigarettes.

I got married about a year and a half ago and my wife doesn’t smoke now, she doesn’t really complain about me for smoking and it has always helped facilitate my own murder. Recently, however, she had started to get frustrated with my smoking habit, worried that it would cost me an early life, so she has been asking me to quit smoking and complaining about me whenever she gets the chance.

Six months ago I decided I was right: I was paying $ 6 to $ 7 a day just to KILL ME and I had to make a change. I knew that I could never quit suddenly, so I started doing some research online. I found all kinds of tips on how to quit smoking and what all these other people had tried, gum and lozenges, patches and hypnosis. After several unsuccessful attempts, I learned about Vaping. I came across a website that told me all about this new smoking alternative called Vaping, where people had these gadgets that took this juice and when you hit them, you put out these big clouds of vapor. I read a lot about the products and the benefits and the downfalls. Some will say it’s worse than smoking, others will say it’s not that bad, but it’s still horrible. After all my research, I found that vaping in general is much better for you than cigarettes. Tobacco is sprayed with tons of carcinogens and pyrogens along with a host of other deadly chemicals and then rolled into a cigarette and set on fire. That already sounds horrible.

So I decided that I was going to change. Upon learning that many people switched to vaping and gradually eliminated nicotene from the juice they buy or make.

Once I decided to switch I still needed to find the correct Vape or Mod as I found out they are called. So I got back online and started looking for the best website with the best products. That’s when I found http://www.directvapor.com/?A=1516. They had everything you can imagine. All kinds of different products ranging from beginner to advanced Vaper. At first, I chose a starter kit that had everything I needed to start vaping and quit those nasty cigarettes. I bought that kit, it was a SMOKE POCKET VAPE. The service with Direct Vapor was excellent, which means that the checkout process was easy. Logging in was a breeze and I even walked in during a sale and got my product at a phenomenal price. The prices there are already lower than anywhere else I could find. So the shipment was extraordinary. I placed my order and immediately received a confirmation email reviewing my order and informing me that as soon as my order shipped, I would receive a follow-up email. Note that I ordered my first MOD from them around 5:30 pm on a Monday night. By early Tuesday morning, I had received my tracking information, which means my package has already shipped this fast. Since that first order of the day, we have been back many, many times. I have decided that Vaping is the way to go for me. So I have ordered a number of different products including newer and bigger MODs but also e-juices their options are great as well as some toolkits and items to create some of my own MODS and any and all times I have asked Direct Vapor my experience has been outstanding. I would recommend them to anyone at any time for third vaping needs.

Now I have decided to take my own steps to help others in the same way that they helped me by creating a comprehensive view that gives people information on how to change or how to quit smoking. It offers suggestions on which products you will need to quit and not change, and provides direct links to those products. It also provides information on the switch to vaping and has links to some of the most popular products and the best part is that it is actually a forum for people to share their stories and build a community of support for each other. The name of the website is http://www.vapeslingerz.siterubix.com. The reason for the subdomain is because this is a free site that I have built just to help people along their journey and hopefully one day grow into a solid business that can grow and help more struggling QUITTERS in the way.

Here are some links if you want to take the journey to a healthier life.

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Chess Set Combinations – Gift Ideas

Finding the perfect combination of chess sets is not always the easiest thing to do. You want to create an outfit that is attractive to look at and practical to play with. When you have either of the two required items, be it the board or the pieces, and you have to match them with their partner, then the job becomes a bit more difficult. Of course, if you are only going to use the game to display it, the combination of the chess set is not that important a factor in relation to the actual play of the game.

If you are going to play the game and you have the chess board but are looking for the correct pieces, then you need to consider the size of the board in relation to the size of the pieces you will buy. Also look at the materials with which the board is made and match it with the type of pieces. Chess set combinations can be anything you want as long as the feel and play is smooth. For example, you don’t want to buy pieces that are too big for the board itself, this will only create problems during play. If you are looking for pieces that are tournament size you need to make sure you get the correct size, also make sure the board is capable of doing the same before you start to make an impossible combination to make it work.

There are pieces in so many different materials available with intricate design patterns, all of which will alter the prices of the items. There will be inexpensive options on sale or higher quality and more expensive designed chess pieces, you just need to decide what is best for your needs.

On the other hand if you have the chess pieces already and are searching for the board to create the perfect combination then you need to ensure that, as with the above, the squares on your new board are big enough to facilitate play with your existing chess coins. In addition to the type of board itself, you want to make sure that the board will complement your chess pieces, and since there are so many different options available, you need to make sure you get the right one for you. As with chess pieces, the boards come in a variety of different materials and again vary depending on the style and quality of the board you choose. Your budget will be an important factor and you need to be clear about it from the start, otherwise you will get caught up in the beauty of the boards and chess pieces so much that the combination of your chess set becomes a burden on your pocket.

Maybe you have a friend or family member who you never think of what to buy? Then maybe you are looking for a complete chess set combination as a gift for birthdays or Christmas. Whatever the occasion, the chess set is a great option, as even if you are not a player, you can buy a game based on visual appeal rather than required gaming attributes. The best part about buying a combination as a gift is that there are a variety of options available. Since you don’t need to combine so many pieces with the board, you can check out the novelty options on offer, as well as the more traditional sets that are available. You yourself will get to know the person you are shopping for and what type of ensemble is most likely to be the best fit for them.

Whatever the reason you are looking for chess set combinations, whether it is to complete your game or if you are starting all over with no existing parts of the combo, you will find that there are a multitude of options available. Have a budget in mind before you start and maybe a style. If you are shopping for yourself, having these factors in mind beforehand will be much easier on your pocketbook. On the other hand, if you are shopping for someone else, you can start with just the budget and see where you go. You will be amazed at how many different combinations of chess games there are.

Try this: spend fast

Have you noticed how aggressive traders have become? They create favorable spending conditions for you, constantly. They generate sales and offers almost monthly. They play offense while, unconsciously, you play defense, continuously. You must fight or financial stress will overwhelm you! At least once a year each of us must go on the offensive, get off the traders’ agendas, and make a spending fast.

Let’s take a closer look at what, why, how, how long, and when to make this quick expense.

What

Here it is Webster’s definition of fasting: “eat in moderation or abstain from some foods.” Spending fast is different. Sure, you want to eliminate some expenses, but most of all, you want to learn about yourself. This is my definition of a quick spend: “a specific period in which you spend on items ethically, legally, morally and only for the sustenance of life, recording all expenses and procedures followed before spending.”

Before you start, understand that the ethical, legal and moral aspects are mainly related to the previous commitments that you must fulfill: rent, mortgage, credit card balances, taxes. The sustenance of life refers to the necessary food, groceries and medicines. Take a close look at your diet and medications and understand that you don’t need everything you’ve been buying.

Review your eating patterns and your shopping list; If you don’t have a basic list, prepare one. Exclude junk food like soda, potato chips, and other unhealthy items. Do you smoke? Do you eat out regularly? Do you know why you take prescription drugs? This preliminary review could suggest areas that need attention. Don’t try to fix them now; just write them down for later reference.

Why

Do you know that most people don’t know their spending habits, their drivers, or their patterns? They don’t know the leaky areas, the pain points, or how to control spending; they seek to “cut costs” rather than change behavior. The goal of quick spending is to know your spending factors, habits, and patterns: why you spend, when you spend, and what to do before you spend. That’s it; it is not to “save money”. With this knowledge, you initiate behavioral changes that lead to a new approach to spending and, in turn, reducing spending. But, I repeat, reducing spending is not the goal!

How

You need a couple of helps. First, a notebook or computer file with these headings: Date, Description, Amount, Comments. As you spend, record the date, a sufficient description for later review, the amount, and most of all, how you decided to spend – did you look at need versus want? Was it necessary legally, ethically, morally or for Sustain life? Don’t try to change your habits now; this is not the goal. Do what you want, just record it. Remember, your goal is to learn about yourself. If you decide waste, or notice you are wasting, record in as much detail as possible, what led you to do this: problems at home, work, church? Disappointment? Celebration? Don’t punish yourself, just record the events. If possible, discuss what is happening with your responsible partner. Again, I emphasize, the reason to discuss it is not to fix it, but to understand what is happening.

Next, you need someone to hold you accountable for completing your goal. Choose a reliable, positive person and clearly define your role. Arrange review times in advance with this person. Regardless of review times, every day write comments in your notebook or file and write down specific learning for further action.

How long

The longer the better; If you decide to spend quickly, you will learn a lot about yourself. You will detect leaky areas and opportunities to change behavior to reduce spending. I recommend a calendar month. But a week is better than nothing.

When

September or October, before the spending season, will provide great learning. If you want to be bold, try December. Again, I remind you, the goal is to learn your spending factors, patterns, and habits.

At the end of the period, based on the knowledge gained, develop goals and plans to change specific behaviors. You may have noticed that you spend $ 5.00 each weekday on lunch, and you may decide to bring lunch to work and cut $ 5.00 a day. Also, you may notice that when he got into a fight with his wife, he went to the mall and bought a cool watch that he had been thinking about for a while. It was added to your credit card balance, but it felt good when you got it; now you have the opposite feeling.

Summary

Most people do not know their spending patterns, their patterns, or their habits. Do you shop when you are bored? Tired? Frustrated? Depressed? Do you usually spend on Fridays? Wednesday How much do you spend eating out regularly? These are some of the questions a quick spend could answer.

After the fast, the results will challenge you to behavior changes that will help you control your finances. Try it; there is no downside. Most of the people I know who have tried to spend quickly saw at least $ 250 a month that they could stop spending right away!

Copyright (c) 2010, Michel A. Bell

Are you a vanilla or chocolate lesbian?

When I’m at the Lady bars (actually it should be just a bar … but I’m trying to stay lucky), shopping at the grocery stores, drinking coffee downtown and looking at the beautiful women, one thing comes to my mind. the mind: “Is it vanilla or chocolate?”

We all have our own individual sexual style and being with a woman is so wonderful in itself that it is difficult to describe or put into words the magic of lesbian love. There are an infinite number of ways that lesbians can have sex, and we have a variety of women to experience sex with, bisexuals, women who enjoy sex with other women (no need to label them), queer women, and transgender lesbians. . Here are some reasons why loving women is so great:

Roles can be switched from one side to the other. We can be dominant and in control (ripping her clothes against a wall) and then completely submissive and gentle (soft kisses and caresses). Because of the way bodies are formed and created, we are free to do what our imagination allows. Playing, changing, and trying out different roles is exhilarating and exciting!

Of course there is the big “O” for orgasm. Women don’t need to recharge or stop, we can keep going, it’s like we are powered by batteries! Non-stop sex sessions are common among lesbians compared to heterosexuals (one more reason we are so special!).

So there is something about watching a woman get off that is unreal and incredibly sexy. It is a powerful surge of energy that can make the darkest days find light.

A woman’s body is soft, so soft that it is where we find security and warmth. There is nothing on this planet that can compare to the beauty of a naked woman, artists throughout the centuries have tried to capture it but have never emulated it!

The best part is that sometimes you come across a woman who is completely tied to your sexual stamina and who is able to explore and experience sex in an open and like-minded way.

However, with that said, some of us go for a more traditional, sweet and smooth approach (Vanilla), while other girls like it hot, sexy and hard (Chocolate). What determines our sexual energy or expression of love? Is the way we strip and rub each other a representation of who we are?

Some people value who you are because of how we do it, but really, how you have sex says a lot about how you feel about yourself. It shows your confidence, maturity level, and intimacy skills. Do you like it with the lights on or off? Public or closed door? Backwards or missionary? Are you just a giver, a receiver, or both? Are you happy with how you feel about being sexual or is it uncomfortable for you?

Depending on how you answer the questions, it will determine how you express yourself in bed and how the other lady will reflect you. Being physical can make us feel vulnerable and exposed, that is part of the process of connecting with another human being. The healthier your self image and self confidence, the more wonderful experiences you will attract, therefore great sex starts with yourself (and I mean it literally too … that’s the next article!).

Once you get the hang of it, the rest is about having fun and expressing yourself. So what do you think you are, vanilla or chocolate? Personally, I’ve always leaned towards dark sweet-sour chocolate!

Alex Karydi ~ The Lesbian Guru