"What happens to balloons that fly"
After a helium-filled balloon is released, it rises through the atmosphere at a
little under two metres per second. Both atmospheric pressure and temperature
drop as altitude increases.
The balloon rises to a height of about 28,000 feet (about 8.4 kilometres) over a
period of about 90 minutes. At that altitude the temperature is about 40
degrees C below zero and the balloon has expanded to reach its elastic limit. A
27-centimetre balloon elongates, on average, to about 700% of its original,
uninflated, size before bursting.
Under these high altitude conditions, the balloon actually shatters and
undergoes what is called a "brittle fracture". The resulting pieces of rubber
are about the size of a ten or twenty-cent piece and these float back to earth
and are scatted over a wide area.
The vast majority of balloons will have this fate.
http://www.balloonartists.com.au/environment.htm
posted by w@wie Sis Ma-Lyn
Friday, May 15, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
DID I MARRY THE RIGHT PERSON?
This is a very good article. Those who are still single may learn something fromhere... Those who are already married may take it as a guideline to improve your
marriage & relationship.
DID I MARRY THE RIGHT PERSON?
During one of our seminars, a woman asked a common question. She said, 'How do I know if I married the right person?' I noticed that there was a large mansitting next to her so I said, 'It depends. Is that your husband?' In allseriousness, she answered 'How do you know?'
Let me answer this question because the chances are good that it's weighing onyour mind.
Here's the answer.
EVERY *relationship has a cycle. In the beginning, you fell in love with yourspouse / partner. You anticipated their call, wanted their touch, and liked their *idiosyncrasies* (unconventional behavior/habit) .
Falling in love with your spouse wasn't hard. In fact, it was a completely natural and spontaneous experience. You didn't have to *DO* anything. That's why it's called 'falling' in love... Because it's happening *TO YOU*.
People in love sometimes say, 'I was swept of my feet.' Think about the imageryof that expression. It implies that you were just standing there; doing nothing,and then something came along and happened *TO YOU*.
Falling in love is easy. It's a passive and spontaneous experience. But after a few years of marriage, the *euphoria* (excitement) of love fades. It's the natural cycle of *EVERY *relationship. Slowly but surely , phone calls become a bother (if they come at all), touch is not always welcome (when it happens), and your spouse's *idiosyncrasies* , instead of being cute, drive you nuts.
The symptoms of this stage vary with every relationship, but if you think about your marriage, you will notice a dramatic difference between the initial stagewhen you were in love and a much duller or even angry subsequent stage.
At this point, you and/or your spouse might start asking, 'Did I marry the rightperson?' And as you and your spouse reflect on the *euphoria* of the love youonce had, you may begin to desire that experience with someone else. This iswhen marriages breakdown. People blame their spouse for their unhappiness andlook outside their marriage for fulfillment.
Extramarital fulfillment comes in all shapes and sizes. Infidelity is the mostobvious. But sometimes people turn to work, a hobby, a friendship, excessive TV, or abusive substances.
But the answer to this dilemma does *NOT* lie outside your marriage. It lieswithin it. I'm not saying that you couldn't fall in love with someone else. Youcould.
And *TEMPORARILY* you'd feel better. But you'd be in the same situation a fewyears later. *Because* (listen carefully to this): *
THE KEY TO SUCCEEDING IN MARRIAGE IS NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON; T'S LEARNING TO LOVE THE PERSON YOU FOUND.*
SUSTAINING love is not a passive or spontaneous experience. It'll *NEVER*justhappen to you. You can't 'find' *LASTING* love. You have to 'make' it day in andday out. That's why we have the __expression 'the labor of love.' Because it takes time, effort, and energy. And most importantly, it takes *WISDOM*. You have to know *WHAT TO DO* to make your marriage work.
Make no mistake about it. Love is *NOT *a mystery. There are specific things you can do (with or without your spouse) to succeed with your marriage. Just as there are physical laws of the universe (such as gravity), there are also laws for relationships. Just as the right diet and exercise program makes you physically stronger, certain habits in your relationship *WILL*make your marriage stronger. It's a direct cause and effect. If you know and apply the laws, the results are predictable. .. you can 'make' love. Love in marriage is indeed a 'decision'.. . *Not*just a feeling.
Remember this always:
'God determines who walks into your life. It is up to you to decide who you letwalk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.
*** Thanks Sis Madz of w@w for sharing this
marriage & relationship.
DID I MARRY THE RIGHT PERSON?
During one of our seminars, a woman asked a common question. She said, 'How do I know if I married the right person?' I noticed that there was a large mansitting next to her so I said, 'It depends. Is that your husband?' In allseriousness, she answered 'How do you know?'
Let me answer this question because the chances are good that it's weighing onyour mind.
Here's the answer.
EVERY *relationship has a cycle. In the beginning, you fell in love with yourspouse / partner. You anticipated their call, wanted their touch, and liked their *idiosyncrasies* (unconventional behavior/habit) .
Falling in love with your spouse wasn't hard. In fact, it was a completely natural and spontaneous experience. You didn't have to *DO* anything. That's why it's called 'falling' in love... Because it's happening *TO YOU*.
People in love sometimes say, 'I was swept of my feet.' Think about the imageryof that expression. It implies that you were just standing there; doing nothing,and then something came along and happened *TO YOU*.
Falling in love is easy. It's a passive and spontaneous experience. But after a few years of marriage, the *euphoria* (excitement) of love fades. It's the natural cycle of *EVERY *relationship. Slowly but surely , phone calls become a bother (if they come at all), touch is not always welcome (when it happens), and your spouse's *idiosyncrasies* , instead of being cute, drive you nuts.
The symptoms of this stage vary with every relationship, but if you think about your marriage, you will notice a dramatic difference between the initial stagewhen you were in love and a much duller or even angry subsequent stage.
At this point, you and/or your spouse might start asking, 'Did I marry the rightperson?' And as you and your spouse reflect on the *euphoria* of the love youonce had, you may begin to desire that experience with someone else. This iswhen marriages breakdown. People blame their spouse for their unhappiness andlook outside their marriage for fulfillment.
Extramarital fulfillment comes in all shapes and sizes. Infidelity is the mostobvious. But sometimes people turn to work, a hobby, a friendship, excessive TV, or abusive substances.
But the answer to this dilemma does *NOT* lie outside your marriage. It lieswithin it. I'm not saying that you couldn't fall in love with someone else. Youcould.
And *TEMPORARILY* you'd feel better. But you'd be in the same situation a fewyears later. *Because* (listen carefully to this): *
THE KEY TO SUCCEEDING IN MARRIAGE IS NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON; T'S LEARNING TO LOVE THE PERSON YOU FOUND.*
SUSTAINING love is not a passive or spontaneous experience. It'll *NEVER*justhappen to you. You can't 'find' *LASTING* love. You have to 'make' it day in andday out. That's why we have the __expression 'the labor of love.' Because it takes time, effort, and energy. And most importantly, it takes *WISDOM*. You have to know *WHAT TO DO* to make your marriage work.
Make no mistake about it. Love is *NOT *a mystery. There are specific things you can do (with or without your spouse) to succeed with your marriage. Just as there are physical laws of the universe (such as gravity), there are also laws for relationships. Just as the right diet and exercise program makes you physically stronger, certain habits in your relationship *WILL*make your marriage stronger. It's a direct cause and effect. If you know and apply the laws, the results are predictable. .. you can 'make' love. Love in marriage is indeed a 'decision'.. . *Not*just a feeling.
Remember this always:
'God determines who walks into your life. It is up to you to decide who you letwalk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.
*** Thanks Sis Madz of w@w for sharing this
Monday, May 11, 2009
Pamamanhikan
May 9
Segovia residence
nothing formal.
just a simple gathering like we wanted.....over a yummy lunch catered by Panache Catering (www.panachecatering.multiply.com)
so, we will see you on our big day! =)
Segovia residence
nothing formal.
just a simple gathering like we wanted.....over a yummy lunch catered by Panache Catering (www.panachecatering.multiply.com)
so, we will see you on our big day! =)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
K by Cunanan Catering
Food Tasting
March 17, 2009
Soup: Broccoli and cheese soup
Salad: BBQ Chicken Salad
Main Course:
Red Snapper with Mango Salsa
Mixed Seafood pasta
Tangy Chicken with baby potatoes
Carrot Rice
Dessert: Strawberry Panna cotta
Drinks: Raspberry Iced Tea
Verdict: Food was great. The raves are really true! =) The only problem I encountered is ang tagal magreply sa email. More than a month had past already, for an OC bride like me..... This is a no-no. Althou, I must admit I'm still waiting for Kaye's reply.
Update (post edited on May 11) -- K by Cunanan is booked on our day. Unfortunately, they cannot cater our wedding na.
March 17, 2009
Soup: Broccoli and cheese soup
Salad: BBQ Chicken Salad
Main Course:
Red Snapper with Mango Salsa
Mixed Seafood pasta
Tangy Chicken with baby potatoes
Carrot Rice
Dessert: Strawberry Panna cotta
Drinks: Raspberry Iced Tea
Verdict: Food was great. The raves are really true! =) The only problem I encountered is ang tagal magreply sa email. More than a month had past already, for an OC bride like me..... This is a no-no. Althou, I must admit I'm still waiting for Kaye's reply.
Update (post edited on May 11) -- K by Cunanan is booked on our day. Unfortunately, they cannot cater our wedding na.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy 2009!
As I welcome the new year, let me do my yearly recap:
First Quarter of 2008:
* got engaged in bora
2nd quarter:
* April got married at Vigan
3rd quarter:
* celebrated my 28th bday with a bang!
* auspicious 8-8-08 as they say
* Dinah left for Australia for greener pastures
4th quarter:
* Tet gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Ralph Alfonso
* Betty & Butch nuptials
* booked 2 wedding suppliers
How was 2008 in totality? It was a fair year. A lot of challenges, -work and financial concerns were experienced in some parts of the year. This is due to the global crisis we are experiencing right now. 2008 was a happy year and I thank God for the blessings, the challenges I've encountered; the lessons I've learned; some wake up calls, some emote moments. I lift it all up to you Lord. Thank you. continue to bless me and my family and friends. Keep us healthy and protect us from any harm. I offer no promises for 2009, but I will continue to strive to become a much better individual for the welfare of others and for myself.
Happy 2009! Prosperity , stability, good health be showered upon us. Thank you JC!
First Quarter of 2008:
* got engaged in bora
2nd quarter:
* April got married at Vigan
3rd quarter:
* celebrated my 28th bday with a bang!
* auspicious 8-8-08 as they say
* Dinah left for Australia for greener pastures
4th quarter:
* Tet gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Ralph Alfonso
* Betty & Butch nuptials
* booked 2 wedding suppliers
How was 2008 in totality? It was a fair year. A lot of challenges, -work and financial concerns were experienced in some parts of the year. This is due to the global crisis we are experiencing right now. 2008 was a happy year and I thank God for the blessings, the challenges I've encountered; the lessons I've learned; some wake up calls, some emote moments. I lift it all up to you Lord. Thank you. continue to bless me and my family and friends. Keep us healthy and protect us from any harm. I offer no promises for 2009, but I will continue to strive to become a much better individual for the welfare of others and for myself.
Happy 2009! Prosperity , stability, good health be showered upon us. Thank you JC!
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