We rationalize, and rationalize our actions. I pride myself in telling the truth,…” One would say and then just lessen the blow to ones integrity. I am sure I am guilty as well, I live my life in a way I am comfortable, but I know there are things in my life I have to [...]
Published by September 16th, 2008 in Advice, Dating and Family.Archive for the 'Advice' Category
My friend ‘wiki’ defines gratitude, appreciation, or thankfulness as a positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive. After having lived in the US for years being expected to say ‘thank you’ at every turn, experiencing the celebration of the commercialized Mother’s day, Father’s day, and Valentine’s [...]
Published by September 2nd, 2008 in Advice and Social.No I’m not talking about importing and exporting items; I’m actually talking about the phenomenon in North America where the Ethiopian American man goes home and ‘imports’ himself a wife. People say, “He’s a fool! Just give it sometime she’s going to leave him.” And sure enough it is true these relationships don’t often work. [...]
Published by August 4th, 2008 in Advice, Dating and Personal.Her face glowed with momentary delight and her eyes had a twinkle. Her smile and excitement were so contagious that one could hardly refrain from sharing her glee. She was at that moment where it seemed she always wanted to be. That moment was special and worthy of savoring for it was one that did [...]
Published by March 24th, 2008 in Advice and Dating.A gallon of gas was only a dollar fifty, and the light indicating that my car needed some has been lit for a couple of days and I had avoided driving it. Tuesday was the day I promised to drive my girlfriend at the time to the airport. I planned to use the four dollars [...]
Published by February 7th, 2008 in Advice, Dating and Personal.
