Just had to take a pic of the sparkling water . Like diamonds on the grass. Of course, it shows more in person, but still nice.
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
The effort that changed the event
They woke up and looked outside. In one corner there was a hint of sunlight, and in the other corner there was gray clouds. 'Interesting' they thought.
They got ready and went to Coffee Bean to meet some friends. After talking for a while, one of them mentioned that they are planning on going to this awesome purim party.
Someone sitting nearby overheard the mention of this and felt a little concerned, and then thought of an interesting idea.
The moment had come and they gathered into the room where everything was set up. It looked a little different, but it didn't matter.
The music started, and the lights colored the walls. One of them looked around at the colors and said, 'Nice touch'
They were smoozing and drinking, and then the music stopped and someone said on the mirophone, "Everyone, put down your drinks and gather around in the center."
They were curious as to what's going on, but decided to follow along. They all gathered in the center, and the speaker said, 'Now I'm going to show you some true celebration." The music started again and everyone danced in a circle. Their joyous energy filled the room for a long while. Then they walked back and one person said, 'Man I'm wiped out'
They looked around for a drink but didn't see any. "Where it go?" They said. There was only bottled water. Disappointed, they still took a cup because they were thirsty.
One of them went up to the speaker and said,"What gives?"
He answered, "You had some, now enjoy the party."
The group smoozed a little more and then the speaker said, "Anyone up for some improv?"
A few people took turns putting on a skit. Some of them were really good!
After awhile, the party came to a close, and everyone went home.
The next day, someone was talking his friend and mentioned the interesting party he went to.
His friend answered, 'That sounds better than me, I got so drunk, I wroke up somewhere and didn't know where I was.'
"Where's that?"
"At the park, in the middle of the night."
"How did you get home?"
"Called a friend."
The other one thought back to the one he went to and realized that that was the best party he's ever been to. Plus, he can remember it.
Please also read my post on giving,
thanks enjoy
what-are-you-giving
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They got ready and went to Coffee Bean to meet some friends. After talking for a while, one of them mentioned that they are planning on going to this awesome purim party.
Someone sitting nearby overheard the mention of this and felt a little concerned, and then thought of an interesting idea.
The moment had come and they gathered into the room where everything was set up. It looked a little different, but it didn't matter.
The music started, and the lights colored the walls. One of them looked around at the colors and said, 'Nice touch'
They were smoozing and drinking, and then the music stopped and someone said on the mirophone, "Everyone, put down your drinks and gather around in the center."
They were curious as to what's going on, but decided to follow along. They all gathered in the center, and the speaker said, 'Now I'm going to show you some true celebration." The music started again and everyone danced in a circle. Their joyous energy filled the room for a long while. Then they walked back and one person said, 'Man I'm wiped out'
They looked around for a drink but didn't see any. "Where it go?" They said. There was only bottled water. Disappointed, they still took a cup because they were thirsty.
One of them went up to the speaker and said,"What gives?"
He answered, "You had some, now enjoy the party."
The group smoozed a little more and then the speaker said, "Anyone up for some improv?"
A few people took turns putting on a skit. Some of them were really good!
After awhile, the party came to a close, and everyone went home.
The next day, someone was talking his friend and mentioned the interesting party he went to.
His friend answered, 'That sounds better than me, I got so drunk, I wroke up somewhere and didn't know where I was.'
"Where's that?"
"At the park, in the middle of the night."
"How did you get home?"
"Called a friend."
The other one thought back to the one he went to and realized that that was the best party he's ever been to. Plus, he can remember it.
Please also read my post on giving,
thanks enjoy
what-are-you-giving
-
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
LETS PUT SOME JOY IN IT tip for parents and teachers
On chinuch
Some times, if children are just told what to do but are not shown the beauty in it, then it could be hard to feel the joy of the mitzvos. My tip is that we should help children to enjoy practicing by showing them the beauty and joy, instead of just saying what to do. In order for them to continue it, they need to want to.
If the kid(like a teen) wants to do something that's not the best idea, explain to them why it's not such a good idea, instead of just no. And let them make small decisions, so they understand for themself. They might find you are right. -- They need both structure and space.
This family is a good example of bringing out the joy in Shabbos;
We don't need to do exactly the same(having so many guests) but we can take a lesson and incorporate the beauty of Shabbos in our lives
http://themachliscampaign.com/about2.php
Some times, if children are just told what to do but are not shown the beauty in it, then it could be hard to feel the joy of the mitzvos. My tip is that we should help children to enjoy practicing by showing them the beauty and joy, instead of just saying what to do. In order for them to continue it, they need to want to.
If the kid(like a teen) wants to do something that's not the best idea, explain to them why it's not such a good idea, instead of just no. And let them make small decisions, so they understand for themself. They might find you are right. -- They need both structure and space.
This family is a good example of bringing out the joy in Shabbos;
We don't need to do exactly the same(having so many guests) but we can take a lesson and incorporate the beauty of Shabbos in our lives
http://themachliscampaign.com/about2.php
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
What are you giving
Adar and Purim is coming
There’s so many creative things that we can do with shalach monos. We can do a spring theme and make a cookie garden and send that out. Or do a music theme, or a sports and so on…. The possibilities are abundant.
The great thing about this is the message of giving to others. We have this message on Purim because this holiday is about coming together for a common goal (reversing haman’s decree)
There’s also another kind of giving that is so important nowadays, and that is the giving of time to others. Whether it is time with our spouse or with our children, it’s very important that we take a little time to be there with them. It can be just a short while, like during dinner time, or at night someone tucks the kids in. It doesn’t matter how long or short the time, the quality counts more than the quantity. Make this time enjoyable. For example, on shabbos, cherish the moment together. This might be easier with younger children, whereas teens might want to be with friends. This time spent, whether it’s the couple alone, or time with the kids, can make a big impact on both the couple and the children.
Btw, here's a story that I wrote for a previous Purim, enjoy :)
new-reality-show 'Bloggers
Might do a new story, IY'H
There’s so many creative things that we can do with shalach monos. We can do a spring theme and make a cookie garden and send that out. Or do a music theme, or a sports and so on…. The possibilities are abundant.
The great thing about this is the message of giving to others. We have this message on Purim because this holiday is about coming together for a common goal (reversing haman’s decree)
There’s also another kind of giving that is so important nowadays, and that is the giving of time to others. Whether it is time with our spouse or with our children, it’s very important that we take a little time to be there with them. It can be just a short while, like during dinner time, or at night someone tucks the kids in. It doesn’t matter how long or short the time, the quality counts more than the quantity. Make this time enjoyable. For example, on shabbos, cherish the moment together. This might be easier with younger children, whereas teens might want to be with friends. This time spent, whether it’s the couple alone, or time with the kids, can make a big impact on both the couple and the children.
Btw, here's a story that I wrote for a previous Purim, enjoy :)
new-reality-show 'Bloggers
Might do a new story, IY'H
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