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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Jacyln Chan's First Blog: Chapter 1: Parenting Book Entry
Jacyln Chan's First Blog: Chapter 1: Parenting Book Entry
www.theparentthekidthewardrobe.com
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Monday, September 1, 2008
Finding the PONY
FINDING THE PONY
I attended a Family Wellness instructor course conducted by St Andrews' Lifestreams last month and this was one of the many highlights that I took away.
The story goes like this:
Two siblings came home on Christmas eve to a pile of pony shit under the Christmas tree...
How horrible and terrible this must be....
But like in all things, everything is a perspective and based on how you want to perceive something as....
The older brother cursed, complaining about the CRAP that was under the tree. He shouted saying, "WHHHHHHHAT? I can't believe we got SHIT for Christmas! Could dad but any worst!!!!!!!!"
The younger son on the other hand, ran around the house in excitement and cheer...actively searching for something.....
What could he be possibly happy about?
What could he be searching for and why was he so optimistic?
The older brother shouted at him and asked, "What are you looking for? Aren't you pissed at dad and mom?"
The younger brother replied.... "Well if there is fresh shit under the tree....THERE MUST BE A REAL LIFE PONY!!!!!!! WHHHHOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPIEEEEEEEE! I LOVE DAD AND MOM"
Many of us tend to focus on the negative 'craps' that we encounter in our lives never taking time to see what's the blessing behind every circumstance. We take things for granted and we are quick to judge the intentions of those around us.
The moral of this story is that in every situation there is always a PONY.
Reframe your mind to choose to see the blessings behind every circumstance that occurs in your life. I know it sounds impossible....but possibilities are what we choose to make out of a give situation.
For example:
When you mom shouts at you when you are about to burn yourself while frying a meal for yourself....
She might come across as rude and condescending:
"Boy ah! Don't be an idiot! Don't touch the pan!"
But what is she really saying?
What are her intentions?
Is she actually trying to tell you to be careful cause she is concerned about your safety? Does she want to teach you to be wary of dangers that you come across? Does she care for you...and that is why she is telling you not to harm yourself?
There are many reasons....
But it may not have been communicated as such.
Communication is key but as the receiver of such bad communication, our job is to FIND THE PONY.
Try responding, by saying:
"Mom, thank you for loving me and for watching out for my safety"........
instead of snapping back at her (which I am guilty of to my mother) and saying:
"Stop shouting! Can't you see that I know that?!"
Question yourself....
Which response will establish a better relationship with your mother? Which response would allow you to probably SHOCK your mom to realise that she may be in the wrong for using such UGLY words and tone?
TRY THIS.
It is hard....I'm definitely not saying it is easy...but it is worth a try....
Hope you guys got something out of this:)
Monday, April 28, 2008
One Yummy Recipe
Love BBQ Chicken Wings?
Well I was craving for some and these beat the ones at Newton Hawker Center,
Plus, anything with alcohol is always yummier:)
Cheers
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1 cup oyster sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/4 cup gin
2 dashes liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded
1/4 cup honey
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, mix the teriyaki sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, gin, liquid smoke, and sugar. Place the chicken wings in the bowl, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat the grill for low heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Arrange chicken on the grill, and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken wings on one side for 20 minutes, then turn and brush with honey. Continue grilling 25 minutes, or until juices run clear.
Well I was craving for some and these beat the ones at Newton Hawker Center,
Plus, anything with alcohol is always yummier:)
Cheers
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1 cup oyster sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/4 cup gin
2 dashes liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded
1/4 cup honey
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, mix the teriyaki sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, gin, liquid smoke, and sugar. Place the chicken wings in the bowl, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat the grill for low heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Arrange chicken on the grill, and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken wings on one side for 20 minutes, then turn and brush with honey. Continue grilling 25 minutes, or until juices run clear.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Awesome Movie to be Produced by my friend Dorothy Foo
I've never seen something like this before. Its especially awesome to know that it has been created by a friend of mine who has gotten her inspiration from the Most High.Craving - Tunnel of Love
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=9466701
Do be kept in anticipation for this movie! I know it will be a blast!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Do you know your HYMNS?
Just for laughs.
Do you know your HYMNS?
The Dentist's Hymn........ ......... ........Crown Him with Many Crowns
The Weatherman's Hymn........ There Shall Be Showers of Blessings
The Contractor's Hymn........ ......... The Church's One Foundation
The Tailor's Hymn........ ......... ........Holy, Holy, Holy
The Golfer's Hymn........ ......... .There is a Green Hill Far Away
The Politician's Hymn........ ......... ..Standing on the Promises
The Optometrist' s Hymn........ ......... Open My Eyes That I Might See
The IRS Agent's Hymn........ ......... .......... ...I Surrender All
The Gossip's Hymn........ ......... .......... ......... ..Pass It On
The Electrician' s Hymn........ .......... ......... ..Send The Light
The Shopper's Hymn........ .......... ......... ...Sweet Bye and Bye
The Realtor's Hymn. * I've Got a Mansion Just over the Hilltop
The Massage Therapists Hymn ............ ......... He Touched Me
The Doctor's Hymn........ ......... .The Great Physician
AND for those who speed on the highway - a few hymns:
45mph....... .......... ....God Will Take Care of You
65mph....... ......... ....Nearer My God To Thee
85mph....... ......... ....This World Is Not My Home
95mph....... ......... ....Lord, I'm Coming Home
100mph..... ............ ..Precious Memories
Give me a sense of humor, Lord,
Give me the grace to see a joke,
To get some humor out of life.
AMEN
Do you know your HYMNS?
The Dentist's Hymn........ ......... ........Crown Him with Many Crowns
The Weatherman's Hymn........ There Shall Be Showers of Blessings
The Contractor's Hymn........ ......... The Church's One Foundation
The Tailor's Hymn........ ......... ........Holy, Holy, Holy
The Golfer's Hymn........ ......... .There is a Green Hill Far Away
The Politician's Hymn........ ......... ..Standing on the Promises
The Optometrist' s Hymn........ ......... Open My Eyes That I Might See
The IRS Agent's Hymn........ ......... .......... ...I Surrender All
The Gossip's Hymn........ ......... .......... ......... ..Pass It On
The Electrician' s Hymn........ .......... ......... ..Send The Light
The Shopper's Hymn........ .......... ......... ...Sweet Bye and Bye
The Realtor's Hymn. * I've Got a Mansion Just over the Hilltop
The Massage Therapists Hymn ............ ......... He Touched Me
The Doctor's Hymn........ ......... .The Great Physician
AND for those who speed on the highway - a few hymns:
45mph....... .......... ....God Will Take Care of You
65mph....... ......... ....Nearer My God To Thee
85mph....... ......... ....This World Is Not My Home
95mph....... ......... ....Lord, I'm Coming Home
100mph..... ............ ..Precious Memories
Give me a sense of humor, Lord,
Give me the grace to see a joke,
To get some humor out of life.
AMEN
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