I have learned... - Page 7

Shawnee123 · 11-03-2006, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yesman065

Oh I was gonna say. . . . I have been feeling a little on edge lately, and thought I may have offended you in some way. OH well here goes. . . .

. . . . that I am "a good egg"

Nah, I'm edgy too, and you don't typically cold shoulder me. Anyhoo, what did the blue highlighted part mean? I'm a bit slow on the uptake today.

yesman065 · 11-03-2006, 01:38 PM

What I learned. I am trying to learn something positive everyday and I chose your words for today

Shawnee123 · 11-03-2006, 01:52 PM

See, I was being dense.

It's good to learn or do something positive everyday. I am trying that myself.

A few years ago I made a New Year's resolution much different than the typical "lose weight" "stop smoking" "quit stabbing people in the grocery line" resolutions that none of us EVER keep. I decided to make it a point to compliment people to their boss if I get good service, or write something nice on a comment card. That year, I wrote a comment card at the grocery about some young man who had been out of his way kind, and multitudes more. It has since become a way of life. I think I"ve always been a nice person for the most part, but to make a conscious attempt to show others I appreciate them really brought some good things out.

So, these days I still do that. I wrote a nice email to one of our IT guys for his efficient and painless switchover to my new computer. I courtesy copied to his boss. In our institution it is known as "valuing people" initiative, and I know how I feel when I am appreciated and recognized.

These are positive actions that make me feel good, no matter how freaking goofy my own life is right now.

yesman065 · 11-03-2006, 01:56 PM

That is awesome - I think I'll follow your lead. It is so hard in this negative environment where I work to remain upbeat. Anyway, I like the idea and I'm goin with it.

busterb · 12-26-2007, 10:44 AM

I learned to not close bedroom door on a cold morning, to raise heat in other rooms. Then forgetting to open before bed time. BRrrr!

zippyt · 12-30-2007, 09:04 PM

When you grab your Ipod and Plug it into your wifes New Ipod Jam box to go Do IT ,
Pick your Play list CAREFULLY !!!!!!
Don't want any FMJ sound bites cropping up as things are heating up!!!

Aliantha · 12-30-2007, 10:41 PM

I have learned that Christmas is a joke and there's really no point except for the kids.

The end.

DucksNuts · 12-31-2007, 04:55 AM

I have learned that *some* 15 year old girls are not much different to 4 year olds.

I also learned that putting make up on when its 40+ degrees c, is a big waste of time.

kerosene · 12-31-2007, 04:41 PM

I have learned that I enjoy 70 degree weather much more than 10 degree weather with snow and wind.

HungLikeJesus · 12-31-2007, 06:08 PM

I have learned that time slips away when perusing the Cellar, and that I'll have to stay late tonight (New Year's Eve) to make it up.

Aliantha · 12-31-2007, 07:17 PM

I have learned that good service is hard to find.

Drax · 01-01-2008, 05:06 PM

I have learned that it's not easy to be a non-conformist, even in an internet community without many rules.

classicman · 01-01-2008, 05:35 PM

heck drax, look at radar! then again look at all of us, we are probably all outside the social norms. Thats why the cellar rocks!

Aliantha · 01-01-2008, 05:43 PM

I have learned that Drax feels a bit on the outter after recent discussions.

I have also learned that it doesn't matter what anyone else says, you just have to follow your own path anyway. You don't have any other choice.

Drax · 01-01-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aliantha

I have learned that Drax feels a bit on the outter after recent discussions.

Got that right.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet Ali

I have also learned that it doesn't matter what anyone else says, you just have to follow your own path anyway. You don't have any other choice.

Well said.

11-03-2006, 01:52 PM	#93
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	See, I was being dense. It's good to learn or do something positive everyday. I am trying that myself. A few years ago I made a New Year's resolution much different than the typical "lose weight" "stop smoking" "quit stabbing people in the grocery line" resolutions that none of us EVER keep. I decided to make it a point to compliment people to their boss if I get good service, or write something nice on a comment card. That year, I wrote a comment card at the grocery about some young man who had been out of his way kind, and multitudes more. It has since become a way of life. I think I"ve always been a nice person for the most part, but to make a conscious attempt to show others I appreciate them really brought some good things out. So, these days I still do that. I wrote a nice email to one of our IT guys for his efficient and painless switchover to my new computer. I courtesy copied to his boss. In our institution it is known as "valuing people" initiative, and I know how I feel when I am appreciated and recognized. These are positive actions that make me feel good, no matter how freaking goofy my own life is right now. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-26-2007, 10:44 AM	#95
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	I learned to not close bedroom door on a cold morning, to raise heat in other rooms. Then forgetting to open before bed time. BRrrr! __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

12-30-2007, 10:41 PM	#97
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I have learned that Christmas is a joke and there's really no point except for the kids. The end. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

12-31-2007, 06:08 PM	#100
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	I have learned that time slips away when perusing the Cellar, and that I'll have to stay late tonight (New Year's Eve) to make it up. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

12-31-2007, 07:17 PM	#101
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I have learned that good service is hard to find. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-03-2006, 01:38 PM	#92
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	What I learned. I am trying to learn something positive everyday and I chose your words for today

11-03-2006, 01:56 PM	#94
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	That is awesome - I think I'll follow your lead. It is so hard in this negative environment where I work to remain upbeat. Anyway, I like the idea and I'm goin with it.

12-31-2007, 04:55 AM	#98
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	I have learned that some 15 year old girls are not much different to 4 year olds. I also learned that putting make up on when its 40+ degrees c, is a big waste of time.

12-31-2007, 04:41 PM	#99
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	I have learned that I enjoy 70 degree weather much more than 10 degree weather with snow and wind.

01-01-2008, 05:06 PM	#102
Drax Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gallman, MS, USA Posts: 1,933	I have learned that it's not easy to be a non-conformist, even in an internet community without many rules.

01-01-2008, 05:35 PM	#103
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	heck drax, look at radar! then again look at all of us, we are probably all outside the social norms. Thats why the cellar rocks! __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

01-01-2008, 05:43 PM	#104
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I have learned that Drax feels a bit on the outter after recent discussions. I have also learned that it doesn't matter what anyone else says, you just have to follow your own path anyway. You don't have any other choice. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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