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AN INVITATION

 

An Invitation to all…                 1017312_10200787518162129_1921191810_n

 

BOOK LAUNCH AND SIGNING EVENT

Of my new book

365 Days on the Isle of Wight

8 September 2013 (1-2pm)

Binstead Community Centre, Coniston Ave., Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK   PO33 3SB

       

Refreshments will be available.  Alcoholic drinks may also be purchased at the bar.

 

 

Doing Nothing

What a long day! Am tired bumming around absolutely doing nothing. Pretty much just relaxing and watching TV. I find this so boring and it makes me all the more tired and bored to death. Guess it is how to spend my time that will really make a difference. Time to switch to something creative and spend time reading. Thank God for that!

Learning a new skill

What’s it like to learn a new skill? First the goal is there along with the challenge to focus and attain what needs to be achieved. It is always fulfilling when you are able to do so mainly for oneself then for the people around or so called circle of influence.

Haay, the process can be tedious and frustrating sometimes but that is natural especially when being gutsy to be introduced to something new and put into practice what needs to be learned!

Godluck and lots of dosh to save to have that dream of being able to drive someday!

Understanding Being a Mother

‘Mother knows best’ can be a myth and too often taken in the wrong context especially by our very own children.   She is just like any normal human being subject to imperfections due to erroneous zones.  What more, too often with the kids involved or events happened that cause the loopholes here and there.  But these are situations where we can grow as parents.  No disrespect to our kids, we can learn from them and it is so humbling if we are open.   Then we certainly would enjoy life with them.   Sharing or bonding time with our love ones is a source of practical rythmic evolution amidst the fear of the present cyber world.

GROW IN GRACE AND CHARACTER

Love this motto since I was seven years old.   The adage, ‘to grow in grace and character’ puts me in the right perspective all the time and keep me grounded all these years.   I like the attitude of being in touch within and the kind of person who is always striving and moving whether at home, at work or at play.   Upward, downward or at a standstill, it gives me motivation to perfect myself in this age of cosmopolitan world.  Having a positive spirit and aura, I believe  I emulate the good in others as well vice versa.  Even if it can be a struggle sometimes, this is what makes my life like a jigzaw puzzle, whereby I try to work on the bits and pieces no matter how tricky or hard it may seem to be. 

Link

Amazon.com: My Journey Through Life with God e/Book: Mary Magdalene R. Santos-Boudreaux: Kindle Store

The impact of book launching

Book launch is supposed to get the hype in lieu of a new volume edition in order to catch the attention of the social media. It is supposed to bring awareness to anyone who may see the personal relevance of the book in their lives.  Or maybe grasp the difference between an autobiography and a mere run of the mill type of book that adds to the growing number of great book of our times.    The impact then will entice them to buy the book and hunger to know what it is all about.

But it all depends on the aspect of marketability.   How you have reached to as many people inviting them to attend this event can make an outstanding positive outcome of the gathering.   It pays to know a lot of people and how they have impacted your personhood in their day to day living enough to give in  to your invitation.

When you need a shoulder to cry on?

You are down to the brim and ready to explode.   Stress, too much work and been up lately unable to sleep.   What is the thing that is bugging you?   Is there some sort of restlessness around you?   Why do people cant seem to be at your pace and reach out?   You seemed to be alone in the world of your own.   What are your fears or the cause of your anxiety?   Is there a need to be silent within and listen to the voice inside you telling you to slow down.   Reach out if need be but how can you when you are the one who needs reaching out.  You might need to unload sometimes.   There is a heaviness in your heart.   When your very own kin are the ones who put you down or is it your expectations that arent met that makes you feel frustrated.   Keep up the spirit.   Live one day at a time.   Make the most thinking it might be your last.  And most of all count your blessings always!  That will make you feel good despite the odds.

The Art of Mortifying

 

Nowadays we are curious about everything.   If we can try all apps we will do it not just in our mobile phones but in all our gadgets or pretty much in everyday living.   It is not just the art of learning something.   It has a negative impact also if we keep indulging ourselves of most if not all the things we want to get, see or have in our lives.    We have to open our eyes or have this mindset that not all things are good for us especially for our spirits.  So learn the art of mortifying the senses.    Have a little sense of waiting or discarding what is non essential.    All things come and go.   We must learn to see the difference of what can bring essence into our daily lives especially in this cyber world.

Happy holidays!

HOW BIZARRE THIS BLACK FRIDAY IN USA

 

I cant believe the hype all because of shopping.    The idea of wanting more and getting something beyond your means.    Gosh, I thought the UK mob riots was the worst ever that happened this year!   Some people died, innocent people getting hurt, lots of looting happened and chains of stores were heavily damaged/bankrupt. But in USA, a day after Thanksgiving the whole shopping scenario became a nightmare; all because of the hype of getting what you want.   What a message!    People getting greedier and materialistic in the name of absurdity and animalistic behavior!