Saturday, May 24, 2008

Favorite Quotes

I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do." ~Edward Everett Hale

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." ~ Helen Keller

"Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change; courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference." – Serenity Prayer

"Dance as though no one is watching you; Love as though you have never been hurt before; Sing as though no one can hear you; Live as though heaven is on earth." - Souza

"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to new understandings with the passing whisper of their wisdom. Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never ever the same." - Flavia Weedn

"Once is awhile, right in the middle of an ordinary life, Love gives us a fairy tale." - Unknown Author

"Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you have decided to look beyond the imperfections."

"Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance!"

"Life is not measured in the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away."

"Dream as if you’ll live forever, and live as if you’ll die tomorrow" - James Dean

"Do the best you can with what you have and where you are."

"Well behaved women rarely make history!""You must do the thing you think you cannot do"- Eleanor Roosevelt.

"Do one thing every day that scares you." - Eleanor Roosevelt

"Dreams do come true; without that possibility nature would not incite us to have them."
- John Updike

"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" - Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945

"Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened." Dr. Seuss

"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life’s realities." Dr. Seuss

Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you only have one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.

May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.

"I am good, but not an angel. I do sin, but I am not the devil. I am pretty, but not beautiful. I have friends, but I am not the peacemaker. I am just a small girl in a big world trying to find someone to love." - Marilyn Monroe

"There are no regrets in life, just lessons." - Jennifer Aniston

"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift." - Eleanor Roosevelt

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over; it became a butterfly."
- Anonymous

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined."
- Thoreau

"Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you will still land among the stars."

"Better to be an open sinner than a false saint."

"Wheresoever you go, go with all of your heart." – Confucius

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." – Eleanor Roosevelt

"Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sorta do ’em all together, I guess." – Elvis Presley

"May you live all the days of your life." – Jonathon Swift

"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." – Albert Einstein

"BE WHO YOU ARE AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL, BECAUSE THOSE WHO MIND DON’T MATTER, AND THOSE WHO MATTER DON’T MIND."
DR. SEUSS

Being positive is not about what happens to us, it’s about how we perceive what happens to us. It is the knack of finding a positive for every negative, and viewing setback as a challenge. The time to be happy is now!

"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don’t have that problem."
- President Ronald Reagan, 1985

"When we can begin to take our failures nonseriously, it means we are ceasing to be afraid of them. It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves."– Katherine Mansfield"I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar."-Robert Brault

"Mo Anam Cara" meaning "My Soul Mate" in Irish

"Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you."

"Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." Mother Teresa

"God doesn’t require us to succeed; he only requires that you try." Mother Teresa

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."

"You shine like a star in your own special way and you add beautiful light to this world."

"Cherish yesterday. Dream tomorrow. Live today."

"To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child a or garden patch… to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."
- Emerson

"Drunken words are sober thoughts"

"The unreal is more powerful than the real because nothing is as perfect as you can imagine it. Because it’s only intangible ideas, concepts, beliefs, fantasies that last. Stone crumbles. Wood rots. People, well, they die. But things as fragile as a thought, a dream, a legend... they go on and on."
- Chuck Palahniuk

"There are still good times to be had." quote from Steel Magnolias

"After all... Tomorrow is another day." - Scarlett O’Hara

"Don’t compromise yourself. You are you’ve got." -Janis Joplin

"Living well is the best revenge." -Courtney Parker

"You never have to do this day again." -Audra

"You don’t have this day to do again." -Audra

"Keep in mind that no matter how cute and sexy a guy is, there’s always some woman somewhere who’s sick of him." -Carol Henry

"I’m only as strong as the coffee I drink, the hairspray I use and the friends that I have!"

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." – Lao Tzu

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where the is no path and leave a trail."
- Emerson

"There was never yet an uninteresting life. Such a thing is an impossibility. Inside of the dullest exterior there is a drama, a comedy and a tragedy." - Mark Twain

"You can understand and relate to most people better if you look at them -- no matter how old or impressive they may be -- as if they are children. For most of us never really grow up or mature all that much -- we simply grow taller. O, to be sure, we laugh less and play less and wear uncomfortable disguises like adults, but beneath the costume is the child we always are, whose needs are simple, whose daily life is still best described by fairy tales." - Leo Rosten

"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." – Albert Einstein

"One shoe can change your life!" - Cinderella

"Life is an occasion...Rise to it. ~Mr. Magorium"

"Be bold in what you stand for and careful what you fall for. - Ruth Boorstin"

"Losing the future is the best thing that ever happened to me." - Marilyn French

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: IT GOES ON.” – Robert Frost

“It is better to fail in originality that to succeed in imitation.” – Herman Melville

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Gandhi

Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.

To accomplish great things we must not only act but also dream not only plan but also believe.

"Be yourself. Who else is better qualified?" – Frank J. Giblin II

"It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." – Abraham Lincoln

Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.

“Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should…” – Max
Ehrmann

“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” – Coco Chanel

“Remember Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in heels.” – Faith Whittlesey

Things of MKE

For some time now, I have been creating a list of things about me. It's a list of things that I have learned about myself, completly random things, and some unknown facts.

So, here it is my new and improved list. I have done some editing. I have added some new things and taken away some things too.


I believe that I am a princess and I proudly admit it.
I'm easily amused.
I think that I once lived in the 1950s and through til the 70s.
I admire Eleanor Roosevelt
I love quotes and I love keeping a list of my favorites.
I have a great family.
I love being the youngest and having 3 brothers.
I'm an awesome aunt and I have the best nieces and nephews.
I have wonderful friends.
I have never felt more right about having a career as a social worker. I believe that it is my true calling.
I can be pretty cheesy.
I am a smartass.
I'm a romantic.
I love chick flicks.
I'm a huge fan of Harry Potter....books and movies.
I enjoy being a brunette more than a blonde
I think that I have a great smile
I get easily bored with my hair.
I love taking pictures and being in them.
If my career as a social worker falls through, I want to be a photographer or a make-up artist.
My OCD can get the better of me at times.
My mother is my best friend and hero.
I sometimes try too hard to please others and make them happy.
I'm a nosy person.
I love make-up.
I love my name and its meaning.
I love to laugh and smile.
I enjoy being silly.
I tend to cry a lot. I cry when I'm happy, sad, angry, or embarrassed.
I love Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and James Dean.
I'm an indoors kinda gal but I do enjoy the outdoors at times.
I love my family and friends more than they know.
Chocolate is my great friend.
I'm fascinated by the imaginations of authors.
I don't think that I will ever stop popping my knuckles, neck, or back.
I'm not a graceful person.
I want to learn how to play the piano.
I want to learn how to ballroom dance.
I enjoy playing golf even though I'm not any good. So that is why I want to take lessons.
My astrological/zodiac sign fits me perfectly
I'm an animal person.
I'm a proud pet parent.
I'm not a fan of fish or seafood.
My favorite color is red.
I think cows are cute.
I can watch "Liar, Liar" over and over and laugh just as hard the last time as I did the first time.
I'm a stronger person that I give myself credit.
I want to go on the show "The Amazing Racing."
I get annoyed when people don't punctuate correctly.
I sing loudly in my car when I'm by myself.
I love movies.
I wish child abusers the same pain as they inflict and then some.
I don't give myself credit for a lot of things.
I can be pretty hard on myself.
I sometimes have panic attacks and issues with anxiety.
I was once medicated for my problems of panic attacks and anxiety.
I'm fascinated by mental illness.
I enjoy having a few drinks but I hate being drunk.
I'm terrified that I will fail in life.
I hate when people can't pronounce or spell my name after I have repeatedly told them how.
I have had my heart broken a few times.
I'm not a fan of sweating.
I'm good at several things but I'm afraid that I'm not great at anything or will be great at anything.
I love celebrity gossip.
Receiving mail (not bills) always makes me feel good.
I enjoy sending cards and notes to my family and friends by mail. I hope it brings them joy.
I cannot draw a straight line.
I love to watch Disney movies.
I love to work on my scrapbook. It's one of the few crafts I can do.
I hate being fair skinned.
I sometimes enjoy having a baby face and sometimes hate it.
I have been to Elvis Presley's Graceland and I loved every minute I was there.
I believe in my guardian angel.
I also believe that on several occasions my angel has saved me.
I trust my gut instincts.
I sometimes have a vivid imagination.
My imagination sometimes gets the best of me.
I scare easily
I'm not a fan of scary movies.
I'm a sucker for a love story.
I love the sweet smell of a baby.
I love rainy days inside.
Cleaning the bathroom is my least favorite chore.
I admire my mother for all she has done and all she does. I appreciate her more than she knows.
I admire strong, opinionated, independent women.
I tend to be a pack rat.
I get my best ideas while driving.
I tend to snort when I laugh hard.
I often daydream.
I love naps.
I love sleeping on clean sheets fresh out of the dryer.
I love change even though it can be scary. Nothing should ever stay the same.
I can be a perfectionist.
I want a tiara.
I'm scared of motorcycles.
I have a tendency keep my feelings and problems bottled up.
I over analyze things at times.
I always try to see the best in people.
I don't like to lose.
I can easily remember birthdays and other important days.
I'm proud to say that I am paying for my higher education.
I try to have a positive outlook.
I question why bad things happen to good people.
I love the internet.
I’m addicted to "People" magazine.
I love birthdays and not just mine. I love all birthday celebrations.
My cat knows all of my secrets, hopes, worries, fears, and dreams.
I drop the f-bomb probably more than I should.
I have a bias towards the Marine Corps
I love tattoos.
The tattoo that I want to get is a pair of angel wings on my right shoulder blade.
I'm an affectionate person.
I have a lot of compassion for people and I try to empathize.
I can rationalize eating desserts especially chocolate.
I'm learning new things about myself everyday.
My internship was a rewarding experience in my life.
I love being a tourist.
I have started my list of the things that I want to do before I die.
One thing on that list is that I want to go to Disney World before I have children.
I never want to stop learning.
I admire all of my friends for different things. They are all special and unique in their own ways.
I believe that there is a special place in hell for people that harm children.
I'm full of random, useless knowledge.
I do not know where I'd be without my mom and brothers.
Hate is such a strong, powerful word but I do truly hate two people.
I love to rock out.
I'm passionate about many things.
I believe that you've got to stand up for yourself.
I believe in self-determination.
I can get on a soap box about some issues.
One area of social work that I want to work in is survivors of domestic violence and survivors of rape.
I do believe things happen for a reason. Many times we have no idea what that reason was though.
I could eat Mexican food once a day, everyday and be one of the happiest people around.
I wonder why things can be so addictive.
I love to text message.
I sometimes prefer text messaging and e-mail rather than talking on the phone.
Sometimes the best therapy is a phone conversation with your best friend or mom.
I love the smell of rain and fresh cut grass
My name means laughter in Irish
I hate having allergies.
I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I am not.
I love just because surprises (giving and receiving).
I never wanted a sister. I love having brothers and being the only girl.
I always try to follow my heart.
I love keeping my journal.
I hope that I am able to touch many lives as a social worker.
My first social work job started June 26, 2006 at Russell Murray Hospice. This is a dream job. It was a big goal of mine to work there and my first job out of the gate accomplishes that goal.
I admire all those that have served and protected our country. I have a great respect for the military.
Chipped finger nail and toe nail polish drives me nuts even on myself.
I believe that you should take chances and test yourself.
I believe that you should learn from your mistakes but never regret.
Love what you have and always remember what you had.
You have to take the good with the bad.
Always remember that people change, things go wrong, but life goes on.
I love to curl up with a book.
I believe that you should apologize when you should, always forgive but never forget, and let go of what you can't change.
I'm a believer
I'm a dreamer
I believe that there are signs all around us, we just have to learn how to read them
I live for the rewards that life and living bring to us.
I look forward to the day that I become a mother.
I enjoy making lists.
I believe in fairytales and magic.
I believe in miracles, even the littlest ones.
I love the posters and signs of Rosie the Riverter from WWII.
I believe that everyday is an adventure.
I love vacations and road trips.
I love when the tree's leaves turn colors in the Fall.
I love sunrises and sunsets.
I love kisses, hugs, cuddling, and holding hands.
I love flowers; all flowers, but roses and lilies are my favorites.
I cherish all the special memories I have made over the years with family and friends.
Spring and Fall are my favorite seasons.
I love how Thanksgiving and Christmas bring families together.
I love holding babies.
The older I get the more I like kids.
I believe there are angels around us and that everyone has a guardian angel.
I hope that my kids will look up to me the way that I look up to my mom.
I love going to lunch with friends.
I can get kinda competitive.
In competition, play hard or go home and no blood, no foul.
I love to watch college basketball.
I miss playing soccer.
My heart broke when Spooky, my cat, died.
I think that I have a unique style.
I have learned to appreciate dressing professionally.
I love to wear heels.
I want to grow old and be covered in grandchildren.
I'm starting to like my handwriting.
The only thing that I can write in cursive is my name.
The older I get, the more confidence I am building.
I have to remind myself that I am a strong woman.
I think that one of the best feelings in the whole world is to rock a baby to sleep and then hold that sleeping baby in your arms.
I think that I have met my sister from a past life.
I’m not perfect and will never be perfect.
I love vintage things.
I’m addicted to music.
I want to go to photography school.
I believe in fate and destiny and that we have our hand in it too.
I believe in Santa Claus.
I watch entirely too much TV.
I love celebrations, any kind of celebration.
I believe in siblings and the history that is created with them.
I’m truly grateful for everyone that’s in my life (past & present)
I probably spend too much time on the Internet
I can’t eat peas because they pop.
I believe in being proactive.
I hope to one day adopt a child or children
I applaud stay at home moms.
Best lessons are learned through actions.
I always tell my family and friends “Love you”.
I am becoming more active in breast cancer awareness.
I believe that survivors are heroes.
I admire teachers. They are in a thankless job.
For me, everyday is filled with music.
I love going to concerts.
My family is very close. Growing up was just my mom, my brothers and me.
I have had my nickname since I was around 6 months old and I love that I will always be called by it.
I love to sleep on my stomach.
I love the feeling of falling asleep.
Once I take a pair of socks off, I have a hard time putting them back on. They just don’t fit right.
I have a love affair with shoes.
I enjoy spoiling myself.
Driving around with no destination is one of my favorite things to do.
I love music/songs that tell a story.
I had tubes put in my eyes when I was 3 months old and when the doctor retired I was still his youngest patient to have to put tubes in.
I love to give compliments to others and watch the reaction on their face.
I gag easily
I cannot step on a bathmat after I have dried my feet and stepped off of it.
I’m learning to appreciate living in a small town.
I love my job more everyday.
I look up to and admire my co-workers for many different things. They are an amazing bunch to work with everyday.
In my best friend I have found more than just a friend… I have found my soul mate, a partner in life.
Cancer will affect everyone in their life in some aspect at some point…That’s why I Relay and Race for the Cure.
I enjoy a quite evening at home and rowdy weekends out!
I tend to stay up later than I should.
I enjoy flirting.
I am a morning person and a night person
I love a picture that will speak for itself
I love music that reflects my mood
I tend to be a peacekeeper
I’m dedicated to the people in my life
I love to hang out with my friends and share great laughs over cold beer.
I have grace, dignity, wit, and charm. I think that I have class, style, and beauty.
I want to find my heaven on earth.

It's long... I know. If you made it through reading it, congratulations, kudos to you my friend.