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By definition - I've learned over the course of time and in the recent days that we all have our definition of a real man. I know the difference between a jerk and man; there are several. Today was an encounter of an individual who called and was being honest that the only they missed about me was that I bought them beer occasionally. Friendship really had nothing to do with it. They were looking for a free ride. Then HE started to belittle me because I don't live in the 1950-60s like he does where all women work white collar jobs and the like. I'm not the A-typical woman who does and everything her man says or whatever.

I guess what I'm getting at is that a "real" man doesn't call and belittle a woman because he has problems or needs to vent and takes it out all on her. So to this I say women and men. By definition what is yours of a "real Man"?

Good Morning everyone,
Today (Aug. 25, 2009) at 06:28am GMT, a 4.7 degree (Richter scale) earthquake hit the island of Cyprus.

I was getting ready, and about to leave my apartment on the 7th floor, heading to my work in Limassol city, when the shaking starts. It was like three strikes lasted between 30- 40 seconds. Most of the people left the building and they where standing in the streets.
Honestly, I was totally astounded! .. and shocked!!.. I moved to Cyprus 6 months ago and this was my first earthquake experience, I didn’t know what to do exactly!! .. should I leave my apartment ? .. should I use the stairs ? .. should I call someone ? ..

For the following 15-20 minutes, all mobile networks were busy and calls couldn’t go through ..

Anyways it passed and everything is great again on the island, so after today's experience I searched the net, and found some useful information on FEMA's website on what to do during an earthquake? And would like to share it with all of you .. just in case you go through the same experience…

What to Do During an Earthquake?
Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and stay indoors until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe.

If indoors:
•DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there isn’t a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.
•Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture.
•Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes. Hold on and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall. In that case, move to the nearest safe place.
•Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity to you and if you know it is a strongly supported, loadbearing doorway.
•Stay inside until shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the building or try to leave.
•Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on.
•DO NOT use the elevators.

If outdoors:
•Stay there.
•Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires.
•Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings, at exits, and alongside exterior walls. Many of the 120 fatalities from the 1933 Long Beach earthquake occurred when people ran outside of buildings only to be killed by falling debris from collapsing walls. Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most earthquake-related casualties result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects.

If in a moving vehicle:
•Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires.
•Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake.

If trapped under debris:
•Do not light a match.
•Do not move about or kick up dust.
•Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
•Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.


Thank you and be safe.

I Believe...
That just because two people argue, that
doesn't mean they don't love each other.
And just because they don't argue, that
doesn't mean they do love each other.

I Believe...
That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I Believe...
That we don't have to change friends if
we understand that friends change.

I Believe...
That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt
you every once in a while and you must forgive them for
that.

I Believe...
That true friendship continues to grow, even over the
longest distance.
Same goes for true love.

I Believe...
That you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life..

I Believe...
That it's taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be.

I Believe...
That you should always leave loved ones with
loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I Believe...
That you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I Believe...
That we are responsible for what
we do, no matter how we feel.

I Believe...
That either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I Believe...
That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when
it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I Believe...
That money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I Believe...
That my best friend and I can do anything, or nothing, and
have the best time.

I Believe....
That sometimes the people you expect to kick you
When you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.

I Believe...
That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences
you've had,
and what you've learned from them...and less to do with how
many
birthdays you've celebrated.

I Believe...
That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I Believe...
That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world
doesn't stop for your grief.

I Believe...
That our background and circumstances may have influenced
who we are,
but we are responsible for who we become.

I Believe...
That you shouldn't be so eager to find
out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I Believe...
Two people can look at the exact same
thing and see something totally different.

I Believe...
That your life can be changed in a matter of
hours by people who don't even know you.

I Believe...
That even when you think you have no more to give, if
a friend cries out to you...you will find the strength to
help.

I Believe...
That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human
being.

I Believe...
That the people you care about most in life are taken from
you too soon.

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of
everything;
They just make the most of everything.

Waiting for her in bed , ..watching her , as she stands ,with her back to me , in front of the bedroom mirror , undressing , and feeling my gaze roaming all over her , pouring warm invisible passionate energy in her body and soul.....then she sits at the edge of the bed as I undo her bra and kiss her her spine , while she slips the bra off her shoulders. surrendering the warm soft flesh of her naked to my possessing grip . rubbing gently at first till I hear her first moan ... and then with increasing savagery ... touch her erecting nipples with the tip of my fingers , to make her restless ... stark naked breasts , tamed in my arms while my lips ravage her shoulder , back of her neck, back of her ears, her arms , ... my hands ..slipping down ..slowly ..rubbing downwards .. then coming back..and downwards again.. never letting her where she will be touched next..then down to her naval.. she now knows what is to come.. as she feels the first signs of my fingers.. slowly invading her last defense .. moving towards her secret .. and before she knows , she is my masculine grip..the warmth of my palm and the tease of the fingers make her moan .. load..she cant keep her head up no more , tilting it back resting it on my shoulder.. tightly press her in my arms , .. feeling my lips on her shoulder and wrapped around in my arms .. I make her sleep on her stomach ...
... my fingers caresses her hair..my hands touching her shoulder slowly going down my lips kissing the back of her neck again..and following my hands..ever so slowly.. soon the hollow of her waste .. and then ..depriving her of her last defense .. slipping it down , kissing and touching her buttocks , the back of her thighs ..
Then it it's time to mount her back as she lies down moaning ..letting her feel the melton rod on the soft flesh of her buttocks , so that she knows what is to be ..soon...
it penetrates between her thighs .. she is totally covered by me .. feeling me all over her back..my body , my possessing hands , my wanting lips , leaving marks where they kiss and suck hard.. whispering mesmerizing secret words of Passion , in her ears , telling her she is possessed , owned , enslaved ..forever ...time to surrender ...

So, I'm working out a way to be able to teleport over 50 mile distances instantaneously. Not really getting anywhere, but it would sure help out with the costs of gas and the ability to see my... "romantic interest". She lives so darn far away and we both have busy lives. I've only been able to see her 3 times, and it sure does not feel like enough. Emotions have a fine way of running a muck with your time and energy... I swear I didn't think I was going to go for a long-distance thing all over again.

I saw you many times,
deep within my dreams.
I watched you run away,
despite my silent screams.
You could never hear me,
you could never see.
All you knew was your own path,
which never included me.
I tried so many times,
although it seemed in vein.
When all i ever cared about,
was for you to know my name.
Time had gone time had passed,
and still you ran away.
Still I waited patiently,
for you to find your way.
you left my world so quickly,
the memories now a blur.
on your way to find yourself,
while left to remember her.
sometimes i often wonder,
did you ever find your way.
did you find what were looking for,
when you left my world that day.
I hope someday you remember,
back to when you had me.
and regret the day you ran away,
from the girl you use to be..

P.S for those of you who have ever felt like you have lost someone..meybe its not that you've lost them and meybe not even that they lost you but in the end cause they've lost themselves and it those who we should feel sorry for..not ourselves..

People are unreasonable illogical and self centered.
Love them anyway.
If you do good people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.
If you are successful you will win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.
The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.
Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
Be honest and frank anyway.
The biggest person with the biggest ideas can be
shot down by the smallest person with the smallest mind.
Think big anyway.
What you spend years building may
be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway.
People really need help but may attack if you help them.
Help people anyway.
Give the world the best you have
and you might get kicked in the teeth.
Give the world the best you've got anyway

I walk silently awkwardly, through the mist of today.
the fog of tomorrow starts slowly to fray,
while the haze of yesterday slowly slips away,
as I wake yet to find still one more day,

The rain of my my past has succumb to my tears,
while the light in my life has faded through years.
The clouds so dark seem to never disappear.
as I wake yet again another day is hear.

The forecast today clearing by night,
scattered storms still within my sight.
though a break in the pattern and in my fright,
as I awake yet again still wanting to fight.

The sun it is out there, it is waiting for me.
though without this bad weather would not set me free.
so I will fight through this storm waiting to see,
the dawn of a new day where sunshine will be..

P.S to all those who ever feel down lost lonely
and depressed.. remember without the bitter, the sweet
would never taste as good..

warped and twisted
Harsh words,violent blows,
hidden secrets nobody knows..
Eyes are open hands are fisted,
deep inside im warped and twisted.

So many tricks, too many lies,
so many whens, too many whys..
Nobody special, Nobody gifted,


Sleeping awake choking on a dream,
listening intently to a silent scream.
Call my mind the numbers unlisted,
lost in someone so warped and twisted.

On my knees, alive but dead,
look at the invisible blood I've bled.
I'm not gone, minds just drifted,
dont expect much i'm warped and twisted.

One more day, one more fear,
another solution so unclear.
No pats on the back, I wont be uplifted.
i'll still be me warped and twisted

burnt out, wasted, empty, hollow,
running from yesterday, tripping on tomorrow.
The sun died out the ashes sifted,
I'm still here warped and twisted.

Blind, def, with nothing to feel,
so much pain but nothing to heal.
I've looked inside and nothing existed,
just a worn out soul warped and twisted.

i'm not whole, I'm not sane.
A little weird to feel so strange.
A little burdened, a little stressed,
so much weight upon my chest.
so much hurt, so much pain,
so much loss, with little gained.
I sit here now feeling so unclear,
As I drift and wade within my fear.
A fear concealed within my pride,
consumes my soul deep inside.
I let it twist, i let it burn,
till deep inside to fuel it turns.
Transformation now at hand,
as this pain strengthens this man.
Still not whole but stronger now,
ready to move on and breathe somehow.
One more burden, One more stress,
another weight upon my chest.
I lift this weight till I am sore,
till this pain is there no more.
emotional muscle building throughout,
through daily reps of fear and doubt.
turned to fuel to keep me strong.
as this burden within shall carry me on..