Last Saturday was the 2008 Hyundai Heavy Industries Group; international Supervisors spring festival. It was supposed to start by 10.00am but as usual we went late because we have to wait for my husband to get back from work. The shuttle bus arrived in front of our house before 9.30 am but there was no way I could go with children 3 of which are under 5 years it was just impossible. We missed the opening performance by Seongnam high school marching band .We also missed the aerobics warm-up this was a warm up for every participant, okay this one is not something to mourn about. Did I mention that we trekked to the venue because my husband assumed that there will be no parking space left at that time. By time we arrived we were already tired at least I know I was. Joel had slept off and sun was so hot that I got tanned.
Everyone was grouped into the red, yellow, blue and green teams; everyone wore a T-shirt to match your team colour. We were in the blue team; there were a lot of activities and of course food. Snacks,popcorn, dun kin donuts, cotton candy, hot dog, ice cream, face painting, beer& beverages and the magic balloons shops. How can I forget that we had a garden buffet that was the main action of the day.
For the activities there was obstacle course for children, centipede race, and a football match, beanbag toss for children, cannon shooter, three legged race, team contest, and obstacle relay. The last event was a raffle draw. I took loads of photos, then we came home and kachi slept in that funny position, we slept for hours. It was a fun filled day.

  Posted By tyna     May 20, 2008       3 comments  

Where Is Your Life Going?

Is your life all that you desire it to be right now?  Where do you want your life to go?  One of the biggest things that will hinder you from reaching your goals and dreams is to focus on your current situation.

Have you ever stopped to consider that your current situation right now in your life is simply your current situation? And most people will think, act, react, and respond because of how they see themselves right now.

Some who desire to bring their life to a new and better level many times simply go in circles never making any progress.  One of the biggest problems is that they spend too much time and energy wondering why they are in their current state.

They analyze everything around them and try to come up with valid reasons as to why things are not going the way that they really desire them to.  As they continue in this process, they blame other people and other things for their lack of success.

Others come to the conclusion that it is all just, “meant to be.”  Or, “there must be a reason for why things are the way they are.”  Some even blame God by saying, “He must have a purpose for all this.”

Spending time and focusing on your current situation will never get you to where you want your life to be.  It is a waste of your precious time and energy!  Instead of asking yourself, “Why am I in this situation?” ask yourself, “What do I want?”

When you begin to shift your energy from where you are to where you desire to be, then things start to happen.  Why?  Because your brain will put its attention on what you tell it is important.  It is the way the Creator designed our grey matter to work!

Have you ever been on your computer and clicked to open your word processing program?  If your computer is working properly, then that program would open.  Our brains act in a similar fashion.

That’s why when all your time and energy is spent on your present situation, your brain will work hard to reinforce and keep your situation in tact, without change!  If your word processing program is open on the computer, but you really want to open your music program, then that is not going to happen until you open that program!  As long as you continue working on the word processing program, all the wishing and wanting the music program does not get it up on the screen!

And, sadly, so often, people just sit and feel sorry for themselves.  They do not like where their lives are right now, but that is all they think about and talk about.  All that does is reinforce to the computer in their head that this is where they must stay.

I want to challenge you.  Make a conscious effort to stop dwelling on your current situation and circumstances.  I didn’t say ignore your responsibilities.  Stop putting your focus, your mental energy, your thinking, and your speech on your current situation today.

Instead, for the next three weeks, make a very concerted effort to put a lot of focus and attention on what you desire for your life.  Refuse to entertain any negative thoughts of where you are today.  Delete them just like you delete a “pop-up” on the computer!

Picture in your mind your ideal life in every detail.  Write it down on paper.  Read it; say it aloud; pray about it; think about all through the day.  Do whatever works for you to keep your mental focus and energy on what you desire for your life.  All throughout the day refuse to speak any negatives concerning your current situation. Instead, speak about your desires and what you fully expect for your life.

If you will do this diligently for three weeks, you will have initiated a major change of focus in your mind.  You will begin to believe that you can have your dreams and desires.  And as you continue to keep your focus on those dreams and desires, you are going to start seeing doors open for you and find opportunities made available to you.

And perhaps the most rewarding part of this exercise is that you will be aware that you are no longer just accepting your life the way it is, but that you are truly on your journey.

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  Posted By tyna     May 20, 2008       10 comments  

It looks like everybody in recent times want to do Internet business,I personally don’t think that just anybody can earn money online.There are certain characteristics that one must possess to be able to do well as a business owner both offline and online.If you want to know what these qualities are;then read the article below.

Do You Have Entrepreneur Characteristics?

It is often said that in order to become a successful individual in whatever endeavor you wish to pursue, you must have the right attitude and characteristics. The same holds true for becoming a successful internet entrepreneur. Not everyone who sets out to start a business online will be successful. In fact, most people who enter the internet marketing business never make a dime or quit before ever making a sustainable income. So before you take the plunge, take a closer look at yourself and see if you have any of the characteristics of an entrepreneur.

What are the characteristics of an entrepreneur? Are they really important? Well, of course the characteristics are important because if you don’t possess them, you will have even less of a chance of succeeding in business. The characteristics are as follows:

1. Risk Taker - this is a very important characteristic of an entrepreneur. If you’re not willing to take any risk, then you will not succeed as a businessperson. In the everyday course of the business, you will encounter a lot of problems and challenges which will require you to think outside the box and make on the spot decisions. Not all decision making will be based on careful evaluation and research. If you’re not a risk taker, then you’re not an effective entrepreneur and you’re bound to fail in your business undertaking.

2. Savvy and Creative - being business smart and creative is another characteristic of an entrepreneur. You have to be clever, keen, and witty in all your business dealings. You have to show mental alertness and intelligence so that you can win the respect and trust of customers and other clients.

3. Leader - leadership is a characteristic that is hard to find among individuals. Not many individuals have the nerve to take the lead. To become a good entrepreneur, you must possess leadership qualities. These qualities allow you to guide, influence, and direct people. This way, you can handle all your business activities with ease and fewer worries.

4. Passion - another important characteristic is being passionate about your business. You have to maintain your enthusiasm and interest in the business. As long as you have the right drive and passion, you can run the business for a long time.

5. Persistence - being persistent goes hand in hand with having passion. If you’re truly passionate about what you’re doing, you won’t give up when faced with adversity. Failures and challenges hold lessons to be learned and help develop character.

6. Honest and Trustworthy - some say that eighty percent of an entrepreneur’s time is dedicated to pooling and attracting customers. This may be true because without the customers, the business will not exist. You have to be honest and trustworthy so that you can develop good will. People buy from those they like and trust.

While there are other characteristics that an entrepreneur should possess, the aforementioned characteristics make a good checklist to see if you have what it takes for business success.

Possessing these characteristics gives you a definite advantage over the person who lacks in these areas. Be thankful if you already have the characteristics of an entrepreneur. All you need to do now is to study the market carefully, look for a good business venture, and provide for the capital and you’re all set.

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Andrea Chin is an Internet entrepreneur and invites you to look at this great business opportunity http://www.cre8cash.com
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  Posted By tyna     May 20, 2008       4 comments  

In our every day life,there are little things to make one laugh.It is very important for us to have a good laugh at things around us,at ourselves.My kids have funny ways of falling asleep,eating,saying things.I woke up this morning laughing to myself,I remembered last week Saturday my husband and I were trying to sneak out of the house to go the fish market.You might be wondering why we have to sneak out,well it was because of our son Kachi he is always on the look out for anyone going outside the house.On this faithful day as we were going out in our hurry my husband forgot to wear his shoes we didn’t notice it untill we were in the elevator already going down.I couldn’t believe my eyes when i looked down and saw his stockings legs without shoes.Luckily for us he always have a pair of sneakers in the car.When we got downstairs,coming out of the elevators we met some guys there,luck again was on his side because they were all men,in fact one of them was his colleague so he has to exchange greetings with him , while i was hoping the guys won’t look down and see his shoeless feet.I laughed at him till we got where we were going , trust me when i got home i told my first son Chinedu about it and we all had a good laugh.
Yesterday when we got back from a picnic,everybody was very tired I slept off in front of the computer;i didn’t hear when my husband came back and scared the hell out of me everyone busted out laughing.Poor Kachi see how he feel asleep while still holding a piece of unfinished cookie in his hand.

This one is my twins sleeping on each other.Everyday is fun and there are alot more to come,so come back to check them out.

  Posted By tyna     May 18, 2008       4 comments  

Don’t Be One of The Millions To Fall For Home Business Opportunity Scams.

If you are looking for a home based business or any other way to make money working at home, then you’ve likely been overwhelmed with the abundance of information. You can’t search for “work at home” on the internet without being bombarded by millions of poorly worded ads - all of which claim to be the BEST work at home opportunity.

So how can you find which one is truly best for you without having to try them all? Well, there are a lot of factors, but here are some highlights for you to consider before jumping into a new business venture.

Working at home can be a great lifestyle, but it’s not for everyone. Find out if it’s right for you by answering the following questions:

- Are you a disciplined person (i.e. can you successfully work without supervision?)

- How much time are you willing to invest in a job/business? - Do you want to work 100% from home or would you like to work outside the home a set number of hours per week?

- How much money are you comfortable with spending to start a business?

- How much money do you expect to make from your business?

- Do you enjoy working with others or do you prefer to work alone?

Once you have the answers to these questions, you are ready to confront the mounds of advertisements for work at home opportunities. The next step is to see how well your needs and wants fit into the businesses available to you.

Before agreeing to any type of business, it’s helpful to find someone who is already doing the business and ask them the following questions:

- How many  hours do you work each week?

- What does your average daily business routine consist of? (This will help you determine if you’d enjoy doing what they’re doing.)

- What costs are involved in starting and operating the business?

- What is the product or service you sell?

- How much money can I REALISTICALLY expect to make working the number of hours you’ll put in?

Now that you have your answers, you can research home business opportunities and write down the top 3 business opportunities that you think appeal to you the most. Then take your time to think it over thoroughly.

Starting a new business should never be a spontaneous decision - especially if there is a large financial investment. Take some time - at least a couple weeks! - and sincerely think about and compare each opportunity until you feel confident with the one you’ve chosen.

Finally, I do have a couple of words of warning for you when searching for that “golden” opportunity.

If it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is. Whether it’s a business online or a traditional offline business, all businesses require a lot of work. Anything that claims to be easy, or that reportedly doesn’t require work should be quickly skipped over.

You should NEVER…I repeat NEVER have to pay someone just to receive information about a job or business opportunity.

If an advertisement seems extremely vague, it’s most definitely intentional. A good number of “too good to be true” offers don’t give you all the details up front because they know if they do, no one would be interested.

Most importantly, be well informed. Do not give ANYONE your hard-earned money until you have the answers to your questions and are fully confident that you’re making a wise financial decision. Running your own home business can be very rewarding if you’re willing to put in the necessary research to find what kind of home business fits your and your needs bests.

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Paul McBride is a business consultant who specializes in helping entrepreneurs start and operate part or full-time online businesses from home. He focuses on financial education, not currently taught in public schools, so his clients not just receive increased business cash flow, but also a knowledge of how to invest wisely and make profitable long-term financial decisions. Get free information at http://www.jpwealthintelligence.com/?t=ar8

  Posted By tyna     May 17, 2008       9 comments