A New Beginning

Eight is the number of new beginnings. Each eight days a new week begins. No matter what mess-ups are on your credit record,in the eighth year it is wiped clean. For any unprosecuted crime except murder, in the eighthyear it passes the seven year statue of limitations and youcannot be tried for it. Each four times seven, (28 days) new life is prepared for in awoman's body. This year is a new beginning for YOU, for all of us. adapted from mountainwings

CELEBRATION OF NEW YEAR'S EVE IN GERMANY

New Year's Eve in Germany is highlighted by fantastic pyrotechnic displays, lots of Sect (similar to Champagne but much cheaper) and celebrations in the streets. Celebrating a German New Year's Eve can range from watching the fireworks and the movie "Dinner for One"or going to a gala ball. Silvester, as New Year's Eve in Germany is called, is not a night to sleep as fireworks are the order of the day and people shoot off their own fireworks as well as joining to watch the public displays.

The German New Years Customs are not all that different then elsewhere in the Western world, but there are a few variances that make a German New Year's Eve delightful regardless of where in Germany you are.

Hope everyone had a great time last night celebrating New year!!!

Great New Year!!!

We just had a great time last night celebrating New Year. Spending it with friends was also very great. My friend prepared a lot of food. We watched the fireworks last night too even it was cold outside. My friend's neighbor displayed a lot of fireworks which entertained us. We also made videoke singing while drinking red wine. I will try to post the pictures next time once I go back home..

Today we also went a little bit walking around the the village where my friend live. It was very peaceful, so I guess the people are still sleeping being tired from last night's celebration. I won't stay too long here. Wishing you again a great New Year. Hope you got some fun too!!!

Message for Daily Living

Positive Trivia Zig Ziglar
From time to time, I like to share with my readers thought-provoking quotes or sayings that are designed to encourage us to think and take action. Here are a few. They come from both me and some people from whom I have learned: I often say:
When you discipline yourself to do the things you need to do when you need to do them, the day will come when you can do the things you want to do when you want to do them. "

A negative attitude is as deadly to your job search or career as the most potent virus. Build up your immune system by focusing on your daily objectives. When someone else's negative attitude 'coughs in your face,' walk away -- don't get infected." -- Marvin Walberg "Integrity is the glue that holds our way of life together."

-- Billy Graham Thanksgiving really is a good day to set aside time to say "thank you," but according to Shannon Pollack, we should say it every day. He wisely notes that "the absence of thankfulness does not mean that we are merely ungrateful. It means that we are missing the thrill of appreciation and pleasure." "When you play, play hard. When you work, don't play at all."

-- Theodore Roosevelt I often tell people that others can give you pleasure, but you never will be happy until you do things for other people. Thomas Jefferson wrote in a letter dated Dec. 25, 1813, to John Quincy Adams: "Philosophy looks with an impartial eye on all terrestrial religions. I have examined all as well as my narrow sphere, my straightened means and my busy life would allow me, and the result is that the Bible is the best book in the world. It contains more of my little philosophy than all the libraries I have seen, and such parts of it I cannot possibly reconcile to my little philosophy I postpone for future investigation."
It has been said often -- by me and by countless others -- that when you do more than you are paid to do, the day will come when you will be paid more for what you do. I encourage you not only to read but also to reread those thoughts, and apply them to your daily life. If you do, I'll see you at the top!

New Year's Resolution

Spend More Time with Family & Friends...
Make plans to meet up with friends foran evening of comaraderie at a favoriterestaurant or take the family to one ofthese popular places for family fun.Work shouldn't always come first!

New Year's Resolution

Get Out of Debt.....
Was money a big source of stress in your life last year? Join the millions of peoples who have resolved to spend this year getting a handle on their finances.It's a promise that will repay itself many times over in the year ahead.

New Year in Kaiserslautern

I mentioned in my previous blog that I will be away to visit friends in Ktown. Yesterday we arrived here in Ktown safely and soundly. I thanked the Lord for bringing us safe to our friends' house. We had fun yesterday seeing again our friends here in Kaiserslautern.

This is my first time spending New Year away from my husband. But even though I spend it away from him, of course he is still in my thoughts. I am just thankful that my husband is not strict allowing me to go anywhere I want. In short, he is a very understanding and kind person whom I am always proud of.

Again, I want to thank all my friends for the priceless friendship you gave me. Your friendship is always treasured. I also want to thank my husband who is always being there for me in good and bad times. Lastly, I want to thank the Lord Almighty for the endless blessings He gave me and my family for the past years.

Again and Again, I wish everyone a Wonderful New year always full of love, more blessings, peace, happiness and good health always for the year 2008.