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Mr. and Mrs. Rustans

He is Jeff and I don't know the lady's name. I wasn't able to ask. I was dead in a hurry because it's 7:45pm. I need to go back to Araneta by 8pm because we need to go to Makati, and I was still in Rustan's waiting for Mr. Wrapper to wrap the Mushabelly Chatter. I was supposed to buy the Book "The Definitive Book of Body Language" by Allan and Amanda Pease for Vivek but unfortunately, I can't find a copy so I decided to get the stuffed toy instead hoping that he will like it. (And i'm happy he did) Anyway, tight schedule. Yeah. Really. Mr. Wrapper was really in demand that time so I decided to ask for a plastic bag instead and leave the store. Then Mr. and Mrs. Rustans volunteered to wrap the gift. They immediately got a piece of green gift wrapping paper, a ribbon, a pair of scissors, a scotch tape and viola! My gift has been wrapped. ☺ I really appreciate the kind of customer service I got from Mr. and Mrs. Rustans. I was really thankful they wer...

Jethsel's Start of the Week Habit v5 Attitude Determines Attitude

I woke up early today, excited. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have. Today I can complain because the weather is sunny or I can be thankful that my clothes will dry fast. Today I can feel sad that I don't have more money or I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste. Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am alive. Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born. Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns have roses. Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships. Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can shout for joy because I have a job to do. I can whimper because of the calls on queue or I can be eager to help out another customer ...

Banana Split Ice Cream

Butter Diner's Banana Split Ice Cream Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry Ice Cream Marshmallows and Nuts Bananas and Cherries Chocolate Syrup Thanks to Reden for giving us a free try of this superb ice cream! Oohhh, yummy!

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. When you thought I wasn't looking saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals. When you thought I wasn't looking, saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life. When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and ...

Jethsel's Start of the Week Habit v3 - Start Your Engines!

Start Your Engines! So how will 2009 be different for us? How will YOU be different? What will we change, and what will we nurture and cultivate? To finish the year well, we need to START well. The first few weeks set the pace for the entire year to come. How will you plan out and engineer your 2009? We have an option- We can be a person of action and vitality that wins more often than we lose. Or, as a person who prefers to tip-toe through life trying not to be noticed? - a whiner and complainer who just wants to be left alone. There are winners and there are whiners. Gary Simpson, a motivational trainer and a life coach, once described winners as someone who attracts people to them like bees around honey. They have infectious personalities. They stand out in a crowd. They are people to be reckoned with. They are dreamers, planners and achievers. Winners have conquests in their minds. They talk about opportunities, projects and the future. Winners smile. Whilst whiners repel people li...

Jethsel's Start of the Week Habit v.2 - What is Your Passion?

Hi there, What are you passionate about? What do you enjoy doing? It's almost like a pull, a tug inside us, trying to move us to the place where we're celebrated, not tolerated. ***Remember, you're not here for everyone, just someone. Find where you're celebrated. Discover your strengths. Ignite your spirit. Inspire yourself. Inspire others. Get off the sidelines. Get in the game. YOU have greatness inside of you. Whether your friends see it, your spouse sees it, who cares. The reality is, it's true. Where you're celebrated will be where your greatest wealth is created. Get in the mood of sharing value. Get in the mindset of becoming valuable to others. If you're reading this, it's for a reason. You're ready to shine. You're ready to fly. You're ready to win. Close your eyes and IMAGINE yourself reaching your greatest goal. Achieving your greatest dream. FEEL it now. When you get down, think of me because I believe in your potential...