Twitter, Hacked?!
So I’m thinking that my twitter account was hacked. I went to login as usual, and I got this message saying that my account has been suspended and in being investigated for suspicious activity. But I haven’t been doing anything on there besides my usual tweets. It also said that I will receive an email regarding the situation, but so far I have received no such email. I tried to contact them last night before I went to bed, but I haven’t heard back since. I have no idea what’s going on! Ugh!
Formspring.me
So I signed for a formspring account some couple of months ago. I wasn’t totally sure about it, thinking it might be just another passing fad, but it has proved to bring something a little different to the table on the internet scene. I have gotten some really great questions, especially lately and many of which I haven’t gotten to responding to yet, but I will very soon. Here is the link: http://formspring.me/missashxo
So if you have question you’d like to ask, don’t be shy! If you have a formspring account, feel free to link it in the comments. I am always looking for more people to follow.
Forgiveness
“To err is human. To forgive is divine.“
The path to forgiveness is often a long and difficult one, both for those who give it and those who seek it. There are no rules, no guidelines, no sliding scale.
You can’t look at a chart of errors and misdeeds, then run your finger across it to find the corresponding time lapse and actions necessary to grant or receive forgiveness. In fact, there is no guarantee that forgiveness will ever come.
Forgiveness and the ability to forgive vary from person to person. Situations where you and I would say we could never forgive; someone actually going through it may be able to and vice-versa. I have often found that people, who say one thing, feel quite another when they are experiencing a similar situation for themselves.
“You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.”
- Lewis B. Smedes
For those in a position to grant forgiveness, first know that you are not obligated to forgive. Ever. But also know that even if you scream, “I hate you so much right now!” and feel you could never, ever, ever forgive, that you can change your mind over time… if you wish. And if you feel forgiveness is possible, that doesn’t mean it happens in a day, a month, a year or a decade. It could take a lifetime to get to a place where you can honestly and sincerely say, “I forgive you.”
I will say, that if you can find it in you to forgive, you will find it liberating (holding on to hurt inflicted by others may only harm you in the end). However, don’t decide to forgive only to wield it as a weapon to get even. That’s not being honest with yourself or fair to the person(s) seeking forgiveness. It’s okay if you are not ready to forgive. When or if you are ready, it will happen in your time.
“You can’t undo anything you’ve already done, but you can face up to it. You can tell the truth. You can seek forgiveness. And then let God do the rest.”
- Unknown
If you are someone seeking forgiveness, you have the obligation to fully acknowledge your wrongdoing and offer a sincere apology. The apology may or may not be accepted; you may or may not be forgiven. All you can do is offer it and wait. You can’t rush someone or say, “I said I’m sorry, damn, what’s the problem?” Just because you are ready to be forgiven doesn’t mean you will be. You should be prepared for the chance that no matter what you do or don’t do, forgiveness may never come. You have to find your own peace in knowing that you truly are sorry and that you will do all in your power to fix what you can and do whatever is possible to prevent a similar event.
The path to forgiveness is not easy or clear-cut, and there’s no guarantee that you’ll make it; no matter whether you are supplying or seeking. There is no standard set of rules for either party. Some circumstances require great strength to forgive, so those seeking it must respect that. While having a forgiving heart is something I think we should all strive for, it doesn’t mean we’ll succeed. Not being able to forgive doesn’t make you a bad person, it just makes you human.
“If we really want to love, we must learn how to forgive”
- Mother Teresa
Megan Fox Wants to Make Schwarzenegger Cry
In a recent Funny or Die video skit, Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have teamed up to poke fun and ridicule the budget cuts affecting the public school system in California. Which inadvertently means making fun of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
What do you think about budget cuts in the education system?
Megan Renee Jewelry
Have you ever had that pleasantly proud feeling of seeing one of your old friends from grade school become a big success as an adult? You see them and say, “I used to hang out with her!” Well that’s how I feel about my friend Megan. This lovely woman has her own rising business as a jewelry designer called Megan Renee Jewelry. She designs and handcrafts custom pieces detailed in Swarovski crystals. Many big names have worn her jewelry including (all pictured wearing Megan Renee) model and actress Irina Voronina, celebrity interior designer Kelli Ellis, Deal or No Deal’s Hayley Marie Norman, and several others.
Look at how beautiful her pieces are!
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Now that is true talent. Her designs are gorgeous! I love the variety of styles and colors, all very elegant and stylish. She also has good causes at heart with her awareness bracelets including Breast Cancer Awareness, Autism Awareness, and others.
The thing I find most admirable about Megan herself is that she exudes confidence and truly believes in herself. Her and I used to go to school together and hang outside of school when were were about 10 years old. I have always known of her to be a dreamer, but not an unrealistic dreamer. Obviously, she knows how to turn her dreams into a reality.
If you are interested in checking out more of Megan Renee’s designs, check out her official website and online store at MeganReneeJewelry.com. Her designs are offered at very affordable prices. All necklaces are $30, all bracelets are $25, and all earrings are $18. You can’t beat that! Custom orders are available. Also, Mother’s Day is coming up shortly. What better gift to give your mom than a beautiful design by Megan Renee? Also, be sure to stop by her myspace, facebook, and twitter page.
Illuminate Message Board!
It’s up and opened for registration!
http://guitarcrash.net/illuminate
We decided to keep it hosted on Breanne’s site for now, until we know how it goes, then I might either move it to my site or make it a new domain. Please register and join in the discussions!
Funny Tampon Ads
A couple of tampon ads mocking other tampon ads.
Site News!
I have some exciting site news! I finally will be launching something I have been wanting for some time now…a message board perhaps? Yep! Breanne from guitarcrash.net has given her old board away to me! I was going to start with a small proboards forum, but I like xmb boards since you can do more with them and they look more professional. I hope to have it ready in the next couple days, so watch out for the link when I post it and hopefully I’ll see you there!
Random Thoughts
Just a fraction of some random thoughts that run through my head as of late.
Own your own happiness, and take responsibility for it. Don’t expect the world to cater to you and make you happy. You are the only one who can do that.
Cigarette smokers know how bad it is by now. There is no point in protesting about it to them any longer. They obviously don’t care, and that’s their choice.
Surround yourself only with people who support you.
Impatient people are narcissists. They believe their plans are more important than everyone else’s. If someone doesn’t give you their time of day, then don’t give them yours.
Some statements are better left unsaid, in case some asshole tries to throw it back in your face when you want to change your mind.
Hypocrites irritate me to the max.
Learn how to take constructive criticism, but don’t tolerate malicious criticism.
If you want something bad enough, you will find a way to get it, or die trying. I don’t give up if it’s something I want really bad. I don’t know how to give up.
Significant others often ask honesty out of their partner, which is good. But I believe that more importantly, one must first learn how to be honest with themselves.
Similarly, before you ask someone else to forgive you for your wrong doings, first learn how to forgive yourself.
I can’t wait to get back to school. I hated high school, but I love college. I don’t want to be stuck working some barely above minimum wage job my whole life, not that there’s anything wrong with that for the people who do choose that, but I can’t see myself doing that.
Feel, but also think. You can’t always let your emotions take the wheel, or else they will drive straight into a tree. I know this from experience.
Speaking of emotions, laugh at the man who cries about his girlfriend being too emotional. He should look in the mirror.
I absolutely believe in soul mates, but unfortunately not many people find them and I think this is because they settle for less.
Every woman needs to be familiar with this site. Then, feel free to use it to educate the men in your life when necessary.
In a way, I embrace when I have bad luck, when people are shitty to me, when I am hurt and angry…it makes good writing material.
I believe in fate, and in karma.
Nice guys finish FIRST to me.
Be who you are, say what you feel, and do what you want, because those who matter don’t mind and those who mind don’t matter.
The Paradox of Our Time
A wonderful person sent this to me in an email.
“The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much , and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We’ve learned how to make a living, but not a life. We’ve added years to life not life to years. We’ve been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We’ve done larger things, but not better things.
We’ve cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We’ve conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We’ve learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom.
A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete…
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn’t cost a cent.
Remember, to say, “I love you” to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.”
George Carlin
Plus Size Models Trigger Low Self Esteem Too
According to a new study by the University of Arizona, ads featuring bigger models don’t actually make most women feel very good about themselves. Apparently, pretty much everything makes women feel like crap about how they look.
According to the researchers, larger women feel better about themselves when ads don’t include any models at all, average-sized ladies actually have lower self-esteem after looking at ads with plus-sized models rather than uber-skinny ones, and thin folk prefer the traditional tiny models. The study did, however, come up with one icky way bigger models can be used to actually influence product sales: ” … if a normal-size woman sees moderately heavy images in ads for weight-loss products, she might feel overweight and be more inclined to buy a diet plan or gym membership.” This is basically saying ads could use plus-sized models to make women feel bad enough about themselves that they want to spend more money on gym memberships and diet products.
What do you think about this study? How does seeing both plus sized models and thin models in magazines make you feel about your own body? What thoughts go through your mind when you view them?
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