Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Girls and Guys ; What is the best advice you have to give? Or have learned?

I want to know what everyone has experienced and what advice they can give from it. This is not just for me, this is for everyone. :]





MY ADVICE:





When you least expect it, the best things can happen to you.


Never invest too much in a guy.


Don't try too hard, but communication is always key.


Sometimes waiting for them to come to you is the best plan.Girls and Guys ; What is the best advice you have to give? Or have learned?
Pain is inevitable but misery is only optionalGirls and Guys ; What is the best advice you have to give? Or have learned?
hard work does not guarantee success but it is impossible without it

What the best advice that you have gotten on this board?

Parenting or otherwise. I assume thats why we all keep coming back right? The wisdom of our fellow peers. (i'm not sure if that is sarcastic or not just yet, so take it as you like)


Or do we just like the fights? ;-)What the best advice that you have gotten on this board?
The best advice I have gotten has regarded in how to teach my children right from wrong, how to speak on my toddler's level so he can understand me and how to practice keeping a calm temperament. I have also received great wisdom on positive reinforcement, which was something I never used until the last few months. It's made a big impact on my son's behavior :) He is still given his consequences for misbehavior, but I learned that it is possible to head off unwanted behavior before it starts and that spanking is not the answer for all situations. I have learned a lot to be honest. It's amazing what you can learn from a message board on Yahoo!





The best pieces of advice have come from my contacts who are supportive, real moms who face the same challenges I do day to day. I've been very encouraged through them :) Thanks ya'll!





*I'll second what Carrie has said about looking for specific people's input. It's always interesting to see how the people I hold respect for answer the questions. Sometimes the answers really make me think and reexamine myself and other times it further reinforces why I believe what I believe.





.......Although some of the fights are pretty darn interesting too.... ;-)What the best advice that you have gotten on this board?
how to fix my car and how to deal with trolls, lol. of course i wouldn't need the latter advice if i weren't on here in the first place.





this particular section i find fascinating not for the advice, per se, but for the range of opinions and insights that come from people that I normally wouldn't interact with in my real life. i love the exchange of opinions with people with whom, on the face of it, i have virtually nothing in common and who probably wouldn't give me the time of day in real life ... and i love finding out that they have a perspective that's interesting and worthwhile to me. i often leave this board thinking that it's unfortunate that most of us live lives surrounded mostly by people like us or who agree with us.





i know that's not really what a q%26amp;a board is meant for, but that's what i get out of it.





and yes, i also definitely seek out the q%26amp;as of specific people who consistently give mature and interesting input, including you and some others who have answered this question (and others, as well). and every once in a while i pick a fight with a troll just for fun. i like to pretend i'm more mature than i actually am.
1 due: took my answer. If you don't have a good network at home of people to ask ';dumb'; questions to than this is the place. I was kinda lost last year. I did need some place to just see that I am not crazy and, consequently have been able to be calmer around the house and put my foot down better sometimes and lighten up others. It's nice. There are some people that I really look at to see what they think about certain subjects. Then you still get to do things your way but with a better outlook on the situation or a totally new way of approaching things. Sometimes you just realize ';I was right'; haha.
I like the fights;-)





Really I have gotten some great advice from this board. There are certain people who answer's I like to read (yours included!) and I find myself looking for those specific ones.


Can't remember a specific time of great advice. Maybe I'll look back through my questions and get back on that.
I'm not sure if it's advice I've actually gotten, but more like comforted (kinda cheesy, I know...) It seems whatever kind of question or worry I may have, there's a bunch of other women on here asking the same question so I don't feel like I'm alone!
I mostly like the comfort of knowing that other people have the same questions and worries as me and I value the insight of other peoples answers......some I would never have though of on my own.
I( had a lot of good advice on here.i am not sure what the best was.I think it was about my depression.

How long does it take to get a state ID? 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?

I am an International student. I am holding F-1 visa. I have social security cards.





My friend told me to get a state ID. How long does it take to get the ID?





Please help. Thank you very much.How long does it take to get a state ID? 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?
Some state motor vehicle divisions issue state id cards that are the equivalent of a drivers license as identification except that it does not authorize a person to drive a car. It's just to be used for identification.





For US citizens it can be done in one visit to the local office if you have the proper paperwork (like a social security card and birth certificate along with something that verifies your address). Not sure how long it will take for an international student.





Check with your local bureau of motor vehicles.How long does it take to get a state ID? 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?
I dont know how long the process takes, but be prepared that once you go to the DMV, you will be waiting FOREVER, theres never a good time to go
It depends on the state. In California you must make an appointment to go to the DMV with all your paperwork (passport, SS card) and then they give you a temporary ID on the spot. Your card ID will arrive in the mail within a week or two.
If you have the paper work not long. With the paper work it takes longer to get to the front of the line then it does to get the card.
from 2weeks to 90 days.
Most states use a drivers license as a state id. Go apply for a drivers license.

Whats the best advice you have ever been given?

And did it work for you when you tried it?Whats the best advice you have ever been given?
quitting the smokes was cool and still isWhats the best advice you have ever been given?
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well here is this when i was 16 i was dating this girl who she was going out with another guy so basically sjhe was a bi... anyway i was for some reason turning against my family my friends everybody who loved me . i was getting ready to leave the house with her my parents did not knew so my grandma calls me and tells me think before u do anything with youre life theres plenty of girls out there and the only reason ure doing this is b.cause of the girl she also said u know shes going out with u and if one day u get to be with her what makes u think she wont do it again she said one thing i learned thru life is that when somebody does something there always goign to do it even if they say there not so think .i didnt wanted to open up my eyes but .i decided not to move later the following week i saw the gir kissing another guy and that really got me mad and since then i havent seen the girl or talked to her and i told my grandma thanks ...ok as for what youre asking i believe parents or best friends ,or even grand parents when they give u advise atleast on my side i think there alwasy right .
';don't care about what others think about you!';


turns out I live better not caring what other people think.


especially JERKS, SNOTTY BITCHES, AND HOES. cause I'm better than them.


so PSSSH to them!
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  • The best way to file taxes on turbo taxes. 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?

    I am a student. All I have to file is two W-2 forms.





    Thank you.The best way to file taxes on turbo taxes. 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?
    It's super easy. Just go to www.turbotax.com and choose the option at the far left, Form 1040EZ. It is free. Answer a few questions, enter your W-2 info and you're done. You can file it online and have it direct deposited to your checking account, all online, all free.





    If you live in a state with individual income tax, you might have to pay a small fee for that, or you could pick up those forms at your local post office or at your state's website and do it yourself.The best way to file taxes on turbo taxes. 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?
    If all you have is 2 w-2's then you dont even need Turbo tax.





    Use the 1040-EZ form and instructions. takes about 20 minutes and you mail it in. oh, and its free.





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    How do I prevent a burn from scaring? 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?

    I just got burn on my legs 4 hours ago. I think it is second degree burn --red and blister. I immidiately putted mederma on the burn because I have nothing else to put on it.





    Please advice. I hate to have scar on my legs. Thank you very much.How do I prevent a burn from scaring? 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?
    Ow! I burned my leg on the exhaust pipe of a motorcycle once and do not have a scar. The doctor was surprised at how well I took care of it.





    First of all, never put mederma on an open wound. It says so right on the label! It is meant to heal SCARS. You are trying to prevent 1) Infection and 2) a scar.





    Clean the wound, put a thin layer of triple antibiotic ointment on the burn., Then cover the burn with a moist bandage. These are special bandages. You can find them at any drug store. They are a bit more expensive but they are worth it! The moisture keep the burn from drying out and it feels better AND because it does not dry out and scab, it won't scar.





    Clean the wound, add the triple antibiotic cream, and change the bandage once every 24-hours. You'll be amazed at how much more quickly the wound will heal if you follow this advice!How do I prevent a burn from scaring? 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?
    It shouldnt be retaining any heat after 4 hours. Things like neosporin help a lot. The first thing that popped into my head is something they sell at the Asian health stores. I cant think of what it is called but you maybe could ask in one of them.
    ice it...to stop it from getting bigger than use lotion and certain companies have lotions that reduce scarring effect i advice dove, or something...anhopefully that scar will be the smallest thing ever...but it might stick wit u that could happen and then u would be called a warrior princess lol,.,...i honestly don't know im pis drunk
    My husband (who was a grill cook for several years and subjected to too may burns to count) suggest the following...and it works:





    1) Like another member stated, submerge the affected area in cold water for at least 20 minutes.





    2) I know this will sound strange, but, apply a thick layer of mustard to the area. Allow the mustard to dry completely. This will take the sting out of the burn and will keep the area from blistering (which is usually what will cause a scar)





    3) Gently wash the area clean (only after the mustard has dried completely)
    If you put them in ice water, the sooner the better, it takes the heat out and burns heal faster with out scaring
    use rum, it helps
    The very first step is to stop the heat. Do this by submerging the burned area in cold water as fast as you can. If the burn is on a part of the body that you cannot submerge, then immediately pour cold water over the area several times or rinse the area under a faucet or shower. Remove any clothing that is covering the area, then pour some more water over the burn. Be careful not to pull a still-hot shirt over the head as this may burn the face. Getting cold water onto the area as fast as possible is the single most important factor in minimizing the burn damage.


    Do not use ice. This can cause cold damage to the skin, which may make the burn worse.


    The next step is to continue the cold water for at least 20 minutes. Submerging the burn is best, but if you cannot, then either run it under cold water or apply cold water-soaked washcloths repeatedly.


    Do not put any butter, grease, or powder on the burn.
    My daughter got second-degree burns on her legs as a result of accidentally dumping hot soup into her lap. I got her into the shower as soon as possible and then took her to the emergency room. For the next several weeks, we had to use lotion and change her dressings several times a day. Her legs healed pretty well but I can still see some faint scarring on her right leg, which was the more severely burned.

    If you're an adult and can reflect back during your early 20s, what is the best advice you would give?

    To elaborate, when you reflect back to your early 20s, what did you learn? Maybe you would not have care too much about what others thought? Maybe you would have chased your dreams? What would you tell someone in their early 20s who seem to struggle with what negative people think or say?If you're an adult and can reflect back during your early 20s, what is the best advice you would give?
    G- Choose a career based on US Department of labor Statistics information for earning power and income, after I took the proper tests to determine my hidden occupation preferences. Then go for that like a wolverine.


    -With a solid career, based on what I wanted, and enough income, playtime is much more fun and sustainable and doesn't become escape.


    -Use MEME%26amp;FUPU consistently to develop personal power and happiness ability.





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    Warning! This document will not entertain you with platitudes or comfort you with ceremonies. There are no prayer wheels to spin. This document is written like a set of project specifications for achieving goals without paying with coin, or time, for empty advice. It is as short as seems practical to me. Generalist 鈥揓une 7, 2009





    A clear, well informed, mind makes your efforts more effective.





    To function much better than most and optimize life, start by observing what you can see and systematizing it. Once you discard everything you have been told to believe and accept only what is pragmatically observable, you will wind up with these results. The capitalized words are the Japanese pronunciation.


    -Choose to focus your intention 鈥?NAM-.


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    Put your palms together and recite the formula for a great life (Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.) It works better when you find a support group nearby at SGI. This summation of life's realities is the basic truth which anyone can use to enhance life. The dichotomies and contradictions disappear as fast as you allow them to.





    What have I gained since I started to use this formula?


    Unknown artistic ability discovered. That ability led to successful rebuilding of an unhappy, isolated, paranoid, chain saw personality to being a middle class nice guy with all the friends I want. .Money is much better. Professional ability is much better. Met and married the woman of my dreams 14 happy years ago.


    Comprehensions added.


    The comprehension required to help hundreds of people change their lives to happy success. Success as they individually defined it


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    1) Nichiren Daishonin, by way of Daisaku Ikeda


    2 )http://www.sgi.orgIf you're an adult and can reflect back during your early 20s, what is the best advice you would give?
    look after your health,the years honestly go VERY quickly!!!I have just recovered(for the moment)from pancreatic cancer and if I could go back I would have looked after my body a bit better!!!


    Don't regret your mistakes,but make sure you learn from them.


    If you have kids,enjoy them..they are only ';yours';for a short time


    Treat every day like it's your last..one day it will be.


    Negative people are very sad people who generally don't like their own lives very much,take advice but make your own decisions
    Don't take life for granted ie there will be a tomorrow.


    Negative people are not worth it. They will drag you down, best to avoid them.


    For the most part people are concerned with their own life, live out your own.


    Regret at failing at something is hard to forget and overcome but regret at not even trying will never go away.
    ...Learn this and learn it well: ';you've got to know when to hold'um, know when to fold'um, know when to walk away and know when to run'; ! If you can learn this, you'll do just fine !
    Dont waste your youth.


    It gets easier as you get older


    You are only entering adulthood as opposed to being there


    You have no idea how young you are


    You are not the only one


    Most people talk rubbish
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    What are the best tips/advice you can offer me for my practical driving test?

    My test is in 16 days and I am pretty excited about it but would be good if anyone who has passed can let me know which things to make sure I do or don't do which will help me. thanks a lot.What are the best tips/advice you can offer me for my practical driving test?
    Just relax and remember everything that you have learnt..What are the best tips/advice you can offer me for my practical driving test?
    First of all, make sure you aren't too nervous or excited. Just pretend it's an everyday drive down the street.





    If the instructor makes you anxious, pretend your mom or friend is in the front seat instead.





    Make sure to put your seatbelt on (and be sure the instructor has, too) before starting the engine.





    I can't tell you how important it is to turn your head instead of just looking in the mirror. When you're turning, in reverse, at a stop sign, etc. And doublecheck.





    At stops or redlights, make sure you stop before the white line (most people on the road don't do this cause their impatient fools).





    Practice parallel parking and 3 pt turns.





    Remember the rules for right-on-red, and left-on-green situations. For right-on-red, make sure no one is coming from not only your left, but also straight ahead (those who have a left arrow). For left-on-green, no arrow, you just have to check the lane opposite you (the other people who have a green light).





    You'll do fine! It's not as hard as people make it seem. When people say they failed 6 or 7 times, it's because they just are not meant to drive, ever.
    well.. its easier then it sounds just make sure you put your seat belt on dont have the radio on make sure you use all your turn signals and that you turn your head when switch lanes but just for a second and often check your mirrors and learn which way to turn the wheels in case you were on an auphill road or downhill he will most likely have you pull over to the side and ask you '; what would you do if you were parking on an uphill road '; so you would turn your wheel to the right and pull your hand break and put it in park of course. make sense? good.. i passed mine with a 96.. its really easy. good luck.

    What is the best spiritual advice that you can give/have given to someone?

    Do people ask you for spiritual advice? Do you advice others (whether they want it or not..! lol..) ? Whats the best spiritual advice you can give others?What is the best spiritual advice that you can give/have given to someone?
    Sometimes people need advice (even if they do not ask for it per se). I sometimes say this:





    when things come to a point where it is too much, then start to make silence and emptiness in your mind: meditate, retreat, etc..


    I had found this in a Yoga book written by an Indian Yoga master (I think he was citing the Scriptures):





    From the full, the empty is drawn,





    From the empty, the full is drawn.





    If our cup is too full, it will overflow and we have nothing much left.


    If the cup is empty, we can fill it.





    However, I could give the same advice in other terms:





    when things are really going bad, one must try to be in a state of grace.





    In the state of grace, there is silence, and tranquility. We put all worries and anxieties out (like out the door! so to speak, out the door of our mind. We give a rest to our mind), and we surrender to God.





    It is in this peace and tranquility that we can find the solutions we are seeking, all the solutions!





    That, I think, Jassie, is the best advice I ever have given, and ever can give.What is the best spiritual advice that you can give/have given to someone?
    To be honest i,m not that much spiritual.Spirituality is like a hunger for sweet, some has sweet tooth some prefer sweet in moderation, some do not like sweet at all, and i consider myself as a moderate spiritual.





    For that i try to be honest and never harm anybody with intention,and i consider myself a misfit person to give anybody a spiritual advice.
    In spirituality, it is adviced not to advice others till you have any authority. In the sence you must achieve to certain level and then Guru orders you to guide others. But, small advices can be given and sometimes some people, initial seekers ask few thing on the spirituality. There is no harm doing so. For example if some body asks what name/mantra shall I recite? I generally tell them You start with your kuladevi/devata and It will guide you. OR some times if somebody asks what Guru should I adopt? I tell them It is your Mother and Father first. Then there are many books particularly biographies of saints. You must read all those and their discourses and literatures. That also will show exact path and follow your own ';Self'; till you get the right ';Guru'; in human form. Even if you don't get so, there is no harm. I have seen a few such saits who do not have Guru in human form but had achieved the great level of spirituality.


    Generally, I recommend them (initial seeker friends) to read Ramkrishna Paramhans, Mata Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. And all other missions books by othe great saints in missions order like Swami Brhmananda, Swami Akhandananda etc. While reading these books your spiritual level surely boosts if accompanied with sadhana, I am sure.





    Jai Shree Ram!!!!!
    Human body is very precious not easily available do not waste even a single minute.It is given to us to do sadhana and uplift our spiritual level but unfortunately people waste it in worldly desires and nothing they get at the time of death to take with them expect the sadhana they have done in his life time
    The Golden Rule.





    ';Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.';





    ADDED: Did you know that A LOT of religions and secular beliefs have a similar saying? I just now learned this. Here are a few examples. :)








    Some ';Ethic of Reciprocity'; passages from the religious texts of various religions and secular beliefs:





    Bahá'í Faith:


    ';Ascribe not to any soul that which thou wouldst not have ascribed to thee, and say not that which thou doest not.'; ';Blessed is he who preferreth his brother before himself.';





    Baha'u'llah


    ';And if thine eyes be turned towards justice, choose thou for thy neighbour that which thou choosest for thyself.';





    Brahmanism:


    ';This is the sum of Dharma [duty]: Do naught unto others which would cause you pain if done to you';. Mahabharata, 5:1517





    There are a lot more at the link.





    http://www.religioustolerance.org/recipr…
    Man invents god in his own insane image in order to cope with the insanity of it all.


    Life is not sane and neither is man.


    Man constantly strives to make sense out of the insanity of it all.


    Man attempts to justify his actions as a result of having to succeed at the demise of the next man.


    “It all very parasites like,” counter productive and self destructive.


    There is no such thing as race or religion this is just man creating and categorising in order to recognise.


    Homa sapians wiped out other intelligent bipeds many thousands of years ago.


    What we have right now are culture clashes as a result of many mind sets being colonialist, colloquial, uneducated and indoctrinated. (These weakness exploited by those at the top of the food chain) I.E. “Living in our own little world!”


    It's all still very insane as long as primitive mans ego needs to invent where he came from in order to know where he is going. Never mind know what he is doing!


    Maybe this will always be so.


    We are a perpetually, accentuating product of environmental circumstance that has no choice other than to do onto others as was done onto us without incurring some damage and knowledge upon ourselves.


    We learn and then perpetuate our behaviour whilst exhibiting our hierarchical status. We do this for the need to justify our perpetually instinctive actions to our selves. This is what we know as culture.


    There is no escape and anyone at any time can become the victim, that’s if we are not all victims in the first place. Always look at your self and the consequences of your actions. Life is a perpetual accentuation of your self, in that I mean for what you do onto others is how others perceive you to be and you only exist as a result of the existence of others.


    On the other hand God may have created us from the perception of his/her self, if so God will know you very well indeed. Good luck!
    For every question asked, the questioner has the answer.


    But choices are made. Responsibilities are turned away from.


    Thinking makes a fool of every thinker.


    Awareness, Heart, being centered and sound, whole and complete within is what all turn away from. Instead of looking deeply within, answers are sought from that which is unfulfillable and in rapid decay.


    You are not desired to become whole, intelligent, aware, loving, kind, understanding. . .


    You are expected to fit into what has become accepted as the norm.


    You are expected to tithe and feel sinful.


    Will you be the one who dares to find truth within?


    Most just want some pleasure and nourishment.


    Another days sunshine, sex, and teasing!


    Death is just around the corner.


    But who wants to be bothered with that!





    We have choices,


    The amount to being blind obedient servants with veiled hostility. . .


    But is that all one can do, all one can be?


    Perhaps you are a leader?





    Have you truly helped yourself so well that you know without a shadow of doubt that your solution is valid for any and everyone who will apply it?





    It is easy to say Love is the answer, but do we know what we are talking about when we say it? If one is truthful and honest they will admit ignorance.





    Still, deep within there is the solution, a still small voice that speaks only in the deepest silence.





    But again who dares go there?





    Perhaps only the dreamers?





    Can you entertain a new dream?





    Can you be brave enough to walk into the valley of the shadow of internal darkness and death?





    It does mean that to awaken to something new, the old must pass away! There is meaning to the butterfly from the Caterpillar.





    But it will never happen unless you have the courage to dive deeply and consistently into the well of life within the silent spaces that are never truly silent.





    One must learn to listen, but we think we know already.


    How sad, and we go on suffering in our knowledge.


    One kills for assumed righteousness.


    One struggles to preserve the facade and keep the darkness hidden.


    One is more afraid to be true to ones self than to maintain a mask, a lie, a burden that more deeply enslaves ones self every second it is clung too.





    Would you be a true freeman?





    Then you can do only one thing to break free.
    The only way to heaven


    if you really want to go to haven I will show you the way





    believe in one God the absolute ,No 3 in 1 or Trinity or cross or crescent or idols’ or statues .


    believing in all the prophets of God , Moses Jesus, Mohammad (peace be on up them all).


    believe in his books and angels.


    believing in heaven and hell.


    believing the day of judgment or the day of resurrection


    believing in the destiny good or bad and it is all comes from Allah.





    Therefore (for) whomsoever Allah intends that He would guide him aright, He expands his breast for Islam, and (for) whomsoever He intends that He should cause him to err, He makes his breast strait and narrow as though he were ascending upwards; thus does Allah lay uncleanness on those who do not believe. (125)





    which flows from a spring from which the servants of God will drink. (6) The servants of God fulfill their vows and are afraid of the day in which there will be widespread terror. (7) They feed the destitute, orphans, and captives for the love of God, saying, (8) ';We only feed you for the sake of God and we do not want any reward or thanks from you. (9) We are afraid of our Lord and the bitterly distressful day';. (10) God will certainly rescue them from the terror of that day and will meet them with joy and pleasure. (11) For their patience, He will reward them with Paradise and silk. (12) They will recline therein on couches and they will find neither excessive heat nor cold. (13) The shades of the garden will be closely spread over them and it will be easy for them to reach the fruits. (14) They will be served with silver dishes and crystal clear goblets. (15) Also there will be crystal clear goblets of silver containing the exact measure of drink which they desire. (16) They will drink cups containing (soft flowing) sparkling water (17) from a spring named salsabil. (18) They will be served by immortal youths who look like scattered pearls. (19) If you were to see it, you would find it to be a great kingdom with great bounty. (20) They will have fine green silk and brocade, and they will be decked with bracelets of silver. Their Lord will provide them with a drink of pure wine. (21) This will be their reward and their efforts will be appreciated. (22) (Muhammad), We have revealed the Quran to you in gradual steps. (23) So wait patiently for the command of your Lord and do not yield to any sinful or disbelieving person among them (people). (24) Mention the Name of your Lord, mornings and evenings. (25)
    PLEASE forget about GOD or whatever u call it as supreme power.


    There is no God and there is no heaven and hell. Get rid of Pundits, Popes, Rabbis and Mullahs. Throw all scriptures which you treated as HOLY in Garbage bin. Take a deep and long breath and relax....Thats' it. Feel yourself as unburdened and be ecstatic without all this rubbish concepts.
    Friend,





    In one`s life . one meets three types of people.





    1.Who are richer and more comfortable than you in high positions.





    2. Who are equal to you in all respects.





    3.People who are less fortunate than you and are poor , destitute, sick and suffering etc.





    One MUST CULTIVATE the habit of behaving with them as below;





    1. When you see people who are more rich and in high positions. DO NOT GET PREJUDICE. Do not get depressed and curse yourself and them too. Try to find out the the STRUGGLE THEY MADE to reach that position. If they reached that level in a Dhaarmic way , in a righteous way, try to follow the methods and achieve the results.When that person can succeed , why can not you? So please instead of cursing them, feeling prejudice , try to STRUGGLE AND REACH THE LEVEL. God blesses all the good efforts.





    2. When you meet the people they are equal to you in all respects. normally we observe the EGO coming in the way in accepting that person as equal to us.Oh what does he know, I studied more than him.He does not know this and that. Treat them with respect as friends.Be affectionate. Be courteous to them and treat them as your brothers and sisters.





    3. Next we come across the people who are less fortunate and and are living in utter poverty ,destitution.They may be homeless and sick and suffering. Do not curse them and say they are a burden to the Earth.No.Pray to God to bless them with good things And make their lives comfortable.Try , IF YOU CAN HELP THEM.


    But NEVER IGNORE,CURSE or DETEST THEM.





    This attitude helps to make your LIFE CALM AND SERENE.Your mind is calm and you are in a position to see the God in yourself first and in all others afterwards.





    I hope that is the advise I can give, or rather a Suggestion I can give.
    One of my colleagues was speaking on the late change in the NT which changed the real ';Golden Rule'; from ';Don't do to others as you wouldn't want them to do to you,'; to ';Do unto others as you would want them to do to you'; -- and he was commenting on he couldn't see any difference. So, we took out the books on this one, the two of us. Others heard us and joined in. In two hours we had a couple of dozen students discussing it. We forgot about time, we also ordered pizza to keep the discussion going %26amp; more students came in, so did some teachers, even the janitors, security %26amp; others joined in %26amp; made this an open discussion.





    So, I found some of the sages discussion on it from before the common era, like before Herod's time. We all started looking through the old commentaries in Aramaic, Biblical Hebrew and Greek.





    Then we all seem to get the ';same'; light bulb message and it was a deep moment for us all. Like if you are missionary, you would ';want'; others to hit on you as you would hit on them to convert by the modern version of the Golden rule.





    But in the original or classic Golden rule, if you were a missionary and a cult member from a group came on to you, you would not like them telling you to believe as they do, thus, you wouldn't want them to do to you in what you would find hateful. Thus, the classic golden rule had the benefit of including the free will with your right NOT to be hit on or hurt, or gossiped or forced to hear ';their truth'; when you have your own, etc.





    So, it was a night we all shared, students, teachers, friends, 'former' missionaries (it was such a great group discussion, they realized how they didn't like their own doors being knocked on my 'other' missionaries, and resolved to end their own cold calls unless asked)--and so many of us learned from each other what pains people physically, morally, emotionally, ethically, that it was a true revelation to know that the classic should never have been changed %26amp; we all became closer to each other after that night, just by me opening my mouth and asking a question . . . I credit not myself, but the group for opening up to others to see the value of debating, learning, %26amp; sharing among ourselves to see we all have needs %26amp; our own path to God %26amp; can be friends even when we disagree.





    Many from that night are still close friends %26amp; it made many of us even closer in calling on each other for answers, research %26amp; sources--we all try to meet yearly since, if not in person, we go on the computer. With such a night we had, we can see why it was and is important to open up classes to all folks from all walks of life, like the ';free'; classes %26amp; courses available now on the computer for the us average folks.





    Now if all of us can get the such discussions going using the webcam, imagine how we can become a global classroom and actual meet each other?
    Sarveh janaah - Sukhino Bhavantu...(Sanskrit)





    Let everyone be happy. This world is made up of sharers. Plants share oxygen, food, shade to other beings.





    Explore the joy of giving to the deserved.
    Look inside yourself to find Truth, once you find it you will have found God.





    No.





    Yes, I'm here am I not?





    Love yourself and everyone else also.
    Try to be simple and you will become spiritual automatically. Don't pretend to be spiritual, otherwise you will not remain of this world as well as that world.
    I don't compliment my advice.





    But I do try to do what I was told once by my mother.





    ';Just do what is right.';
    ';Our soul is same as others except for the 'Sanskar' and Impressions';.


    ';Soul can't be differentiated as made-out in our World.';


    ';Soul can be recognised as Peaceful, Blissful and Free';
    to exploit love in true senses what you treasure as innocent.
    My advice:


    Learn spirituality from a guru and not from any Tom, Dick and Harry found especialy in YA
    I will say God exist and believe him, never hurt others knowingly.
    Don't take spiritual advices


    Use brain
    ';God is living within you';---Find a perfect master to realise it.
    Never believe in anything that doesn't agree with your own feelings
    I appreciate warmth becuz i've been cold.
    Your REAL family is who you make it.
    Don't worry, be happy.
    ';God is one and he is Everywhere';
    Be true to yourself.
    Be nice.
    Avoid hell at all costs.
    trust in the Lord... and he will make your path straight :-)
    go and get yourself a bottle of beer

    Whats the best advice you have ever given?

    And did they use it?Whats the best advice you have ever given?
    ok, before i answer ur question, i will tell the story how i gave that advice to my friend.





    I have a friend and she always blame everything to herself, when she did wrong, she will blame herself and always regretting why she can't do it... one day, she was very very upset because her team lose in final session and she thought it was because of her. (actually all ppl on the team didn't put blame on her)





    she came to me and tell all the story..then i gave her an advice to be not regretting the past and see the positive things.





    my advice was....





    i took a piece of white paper and i took a big felt black marker, and then i drew a point the paper with marker, and i asked her, ';what do u see in this paper?';





    she answered ';a black point';... and maybe u will think the same as well, right?





    lots of ppl always think directly based on what they see at the first time... they didn't think first....





    i mean, if the answer is black point the meaning is you never think clearly and always see the minus thing on what u have done.





    if the answer is white color or white paper.. the meaning is u are verry good thinker, u think in general and u always see ur positive on what u have done....





    so, i told her to think what's positive things that she has done for the team. and after i gave her an advice she start to never blame on herself again...Whats the best advice you have ever given?
    Listen to your instincts.
    everyday on here i give the best advice possible!
    Seek God (Jesus Christ) in all you do!





    Yes, life is great with him on your side. I am compleate.
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  • Spiritually speaking-What is your best advice to someone who is moving out for their first time?

    Stay true to yourself.Spiritually speaking-What is your best advice to someone who is moving out for their first time?
    It is a good idea to hang on to the values you learned from your parents in the early days of your leaving the nest. The reason is that you will be exposed to many diverse and persuasive people and ideas. You can easily get led astray until you begin forming your own opinions and ideas. Try to be critical of concepts that others try convincing you of....meaning you don't just buy into something until you have fully evaluated it. Ask questions but maybe the most important thing is that you believe and trust yourself!!! Enjoy.Spiritually speaking-What is your best advice to someone who is moving out for their first time?
    Enjoy it!!!





    and try to have an eco home!





    its good for our planet and will save you heaps of money!!


    -Dont leave all the lights on


    -dont use the dryer too much


    -use environmently friendly cleaning products or go online and make your own


    -only use power saving light globes


    -buy recycled furniture from ebay or markets (you can get awesome stuff)


    recycle all your garbage(here in Oz we have normal rubbish collection and recycle collection)


    -re-use gocerie bags or buy canvas bags for groceries!!!


    -turn everything off at the wall at night because power is still used even on standby and it save heaps!!


    -work out what meals you wanna eat each week and do one big grocery shop..you will save so much money by not goibg to the store every day or two!!


    -Don't let all your friends just hang all the time...they will eat yoru food and use your energy and water and it will cos heaps,


    -in winter use oil heaters they are so warm and the little blower heaters use soooo much electricity and cost heaps!!











    it seems like a lot to do but once you just do it for a couple of weeks it becomes easy....it takes 21days to form a habit....make it a good habit





    good luck and have the best ever time!!! So exciting for you
    If you're Christian, don't get a worldly roommate. She'll come home from the bars every night at 2am with her abusive alcoholic boyfriend she barely knows and wake you up with her sex noises and slamming doors when you have to be at work at 8am. And then she'll let her boyfriend sleep in her bed while both of you are at work!





    But i'm not bitter or anything. :-D
    This is exactly where I am now, with a son who moved to an apartment for college.


    Make godly decisions, which are not necessarily popular ones, but always are the right ones. Pray over the decisions to be made, so that God can guide you. Let people see that you are sold out to God.
    Get a telephone,and pay the bill, so you can contact prayer lines day or night, because you are going to be praying alot, about alot of things, that you don,t lose your job, that you can pay the rent, that you have nice neighbors, etc Good Luck and God Bless, in Jesus name amen and amen and don,t drink alcohol, it never works, never
    Just believe in your self. Decorate it like you want to. Be friendly to your neighbors. And, please change your door locks, for you don't know who was living there before, and may have a key. Please, don't leave a key hidden outside either, where a thief can find it.
    EDIT:





    #1 Use your intuition.





    #2 EVERYTHING IN MODERATION.





    #3 Your Health should be your first priority over EVERYTHING.





    #4 Never make someone a priority, who only makes you an option.





    #5 Don't drop out of school





    #6 Find two good friends - if they are true friends they are all you need for life.
    Are you moving from home? How old are you? If you are spiritually grounded then moving out shouldn't be that big of a deal, put your faith in you choice to move out and seek the direction you should go.
    all necessities are priorities but not all priorities are necessities.


    identify the difference between needs and wants. needs need to be satisfied.
    Be one with yourself? Seriously spiritually speaking, wtf!
    Don't burn any bridges.





    Oh, and I second the don't use credit cards warning. Nothing good comes from debt. Live within your means.
    save some money! or given the context save some spiritual money?
    Meet your neighbours. People have to stick together.


    Plus the change your locks advice above is very good.
    Change the doorknobs the first day. You have no idea how many people may have a key.
    1. Find a good church.


    2. Keep a Sensible Schedule.


    3. Make Good Friends.
    Choose your roommates carefully. Don't get stuck with deadbeats.
    Make a budget. Save 10% of your paycheque for retirement.
    Budget
    Buy toilet paper, soap, paper towels, and stuff like that in bulk. You'll always use it.
    Claim what is yours. Let go of what is not.
    Just don't do anything stupid.
    Pray without ceasing.
    Wise man say, he who waste electricity pay high bill.
    Don't accept ANY of the credit card offers you'll get.
    Trust in God.
    buy a shotgun
    what would jesus do

    What is the best household advice/tip you have?

    Mine is to cut onions while wearing sunglasses!! Or use an iron and a wash cloth to get wax out of carpet. (obviously, place the wash cloth over the wax and use a hot iron over the cloth)What is the best household advice/tip you have?
    After washing your mini blinds and putting them back up. Wipe them with a fabric softner sheet. I prefer Bounce and what this does is it puts a protective film on them and the dust doesn`t cling to your blinds! Make sure you`re mini blinds are dry before wiping them down with bounce!What is the best household advice/tip you have?
    Sweep your floors once a week for every person who lives in your house (i.e. if you have four people living in your house, your floors should be swept/vacuumed four times a week).
    A place for everything and everything in its place.


    Everyone should pick up after themselves.
    I'm not sure who I'm quoting however it will never apply more anywhere else. AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE.


    ex. Dont stack things against house it draws moisture.


    Clean gutters at least once a year.


    Paint before old paint starts to peel.
    A place for everything and put things back where you find them.

    What is the best medical advice forum?

    I was wondering if any of you knew of a good medical advice forum (besides here of course). I have a friend who has confided her symptoms to me, but refuses to see a doctor in any way. I know I can't get that much advice because without actual tests it could be very different from what it sounds like, but it's all I have left to turn to.





    So, basically, it's my hope that I can get a explanation of her symptoms, and if the rough diagnosis is bad - it will convince her to see a doctor.





    Thanks guys.What is the best medical advice forum?
    There is actually a Medicine section under Science %26amp; Mathematics in Yahoo! Answers that you might perhaps not be aware of and perhaps that might be a good place to seek medical advice.





    Perhaps you can find some useful information in a web search for ';medical advice forums';.

    Ramadan: What is the best advice you got from a Super Hero?

    My two are


    ';with great power comes Great responsibilities'; -Spider Man





    ';its not whats inside that defines you, its what you do that defines you'; - BatmanRamadan: What is the best advice you got from a Super Hero?
    ';No matter what you do for them, eventually, they will hate you.';Ramadan: What is the best advice you got from a Super Hero?
    lol spiderman and batman are the same i learnt the first one from him too! I learnt the order of importance the world should go by; 1,2,3,4 %26amp; 5 =D


    Wonder where he is nowadays..
    ';Brace yourself while corporate America tries to sell us it's wretched THINGS!';


    - The Tick, watching TV to wear down a super-cold.
    ';My spidey sense is tingling'; - Spiderman


    ';My common sense tingling'; - Deadpool
    don't do drugs, drink and drive
    I am not sure but tomb raider and xena would kick Allah's *** any day of the week.

    What is the best advice you can give a 19yr old f ?

    Any kind of advice would be good.





    ThanksWhat is the best advice you can give a 19yr old f ?
    Get a good education





    Get a job that has advancement opportunity and benefits





    Take your time in relationships





    Do not get pregnant until you are married, and are financially stable








    love your parents and your family, because when no one else is there for you, they are the ones you will need to turn to





    This time is your life may seem tough at times, but remember that you will later appreciate them and remember them with fond thoughts.





    Experience can sometimes cause disappointment, hurt, and anger. Just remember that it also helps you to grow as a person.





    Have a wonderfully happy, healthy, and prosperous life!!!What is the best advice you can give a 19yr old f ?
    I know I'm only 3 years older but I've grown up a lot in those 3 years.





    My advice is to put your family first. There is nothing more important than family. Not work, not boys, not money, not pride, nothing. Without family, life is difficult. If only I had this advice when I was your age, I'd be much better off.





    Love is the key to happiness.
    Live your life the way you want to...do the things you have always wanted to do cause when you settle down those things might not be possible...have fun you're still young
    Love yourself, you are the best you can be for yourself. Don't sweat the small stuff, it's all small stuff. Share your talent with others.
    Get a college degree, try not to become pregnant until you are in a stable relationship that is progressive.
    Keep your knees together.
    Live life for yourself and never let a man be the focus for your life.
    dont use internet with out others help

    What is the best advice to make a kitten happy???

    I have a kitten who is exstreamly happy,but i want 2 give him the best from me.HOW???What is the best advice to make a kitten happy???
    All you need to do is spend quality time with the little one. I also recommend some cheap toys, safe for kittens. They like paper bags, cardboard boxes and balls of aluminum foil. Don't ever give a kitten string to play with; if it swallows it, this could cause strangulation and emergency surgery, which is often unsuccessful. Kittens also like to watch goldfish, so this is cheap entertainment- just make sure the kitten can't get into the goldfish's tank. A better alternative is one of those cute videos that feature birds and fish. You can buy these at your pet store, and it will entertain the baby for hours. Another important part of having a happy kitten is good care. be sure to offer plenty of clean water, a fresh bowl of kitten food and a clean litter box. Get the kitten its shots at the vet, and please, consider spaying or neutering when it is old enough. Besides being a super responsible thing to do, it can prevent many undesirable behaviors (such as tomcats spraying in the house and female cats going into heat), and prevents a wide variety of health problems, including reproductive cancers. Best wishes!What is the best advice to make a kitten happy???
    Ah simplicity, my Best advice to go with the others, find a shoelace or buy some catnip and have some quality fun, just the two of you. If the cat is happy, your doing a great job as is. Best of luck and enjoy your new found furry friend.
    catnip!


    but give it to him in verry small doses, its cat pot.


    and don't give it to him if he is under 2 months old.


    now i think about it, first play with him and if that doesn't work give him catnip.


    this is the blind leading the blind


    but good luck annyway!
    GIVE HIM AN HOUR WITH JUST YOU EVERY NIGHT. IT HAS A DOUBLE REASON. 1) THE KITTEN WILL BOND WITH YOU, AND 2) IF YOU PLAY WITH TOYS, YOU WILL FIND WHAT HE LIKES!!!
    My kitten Tomo always takes her naps on my lap when I'm home.





    Never ever yell or shout at the kitten. It can affect their behavior.





    Play with him whenever he wants you to.
    awww, sounds like a cutie!! All you have to do is love the little guy. easy as that.
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  • What's the best advice for a new mother?

    I am not a new mother but thought this may be useful for women who are or are about to be.





    So what advice can yo offer them?





    My advice, do what you feel is right. Raise your child your way, don't be bullied by your mother, mother in law, sister, cousin, lady down the road to do things ';their way';. Because this is your child and you know what is best for them :)What's the best advice for a new mother?
    expect the unexpected!! trust ur gut at all times and never underestimate urslf!!











    agree with jellybean, time 4 urself! very necessary, just to regroup!!!!!What's the best advice for a new mother?
    i m a mother of 2 kids, 1 is 4 years old boy 2nd is a month old baby girl and yh the other answers were helpfull for me its a lil courage for me as i have no help around and m so tired and exhausted its a lil hope for me i,ll advice for them listen to ur heart when its time to raising ur child but carefull with lil 1s they r so innocent handle them with care its for the new momz as many out there give up on their new baby's as i read many stories about misbehave with the new baby's so u ladies just hang in their and i kno its hard but just remember this THIS TIME WILL PASS.


    good luck
    I completely agree with your advice. My first baby is now 5 months old, and i have come to learn to trust my own instinct. Look at various sources but ultimately its your baby so its your decision. My mother and grandmother and mother in law have all told me to do things their way and at the begining i was doing things i wasnt comfortable with that they suggested. Now i just politely say ok.. thanks, but do things that i feel comfortable with. Spend as much time having cuddles with your little one- because soon curiosity sets in and all they want to do is run and look around.


    Try hard not to give up breastfeeding- it can be especially hard during growth spurts when you feel like they are always on the boob- but it is worth- wish i knew this before





    .
    This is what gets me through each day:





    1.) Sleep when baby sleeps





    2.) When you feel like you're getting overwhelmed, either pass the baby to another or set it down and walk away for a few minutes for a break.





    3.) Just remember that the baby depends on your for everything, so don't take anything at all personally. Baby don't know better!





    4.) Spend LOTS of quality time with your baby and bond. I still cry when my baby smiles at me or coos.
    raise ur child ur way, its good to hear others ppl's advice on how they raised their kids because u can get some tips from them but at the end of the day its ur child and u know him or her better than anyone and u know wats best for them..best thing i ever did was letting my child cry and listening to their different cries, so now everytime they cry i know wen its a hungry cry or tired cry or im wet or dirty.
    I agree with all of the above but most of all I believe in taking time out for yourself. Even if it's a 1/2 hour trip to the grocery store BY YOURSELF. It will make you a better mother in the long run.
    When you are feeling frustrated, always remember the good times: smiles, laughs, ';I love you';s, etc. These will encourage you to press on!
    NEVER question your Mother's Intuition. If you think something doesn't seem right, go with your instinct! No person on the face of this earth knows your baby better than the Mother herself!
    AMEN!





    And my bit of advice is to relax! No one knows exactly what they are doing w/ their first baby yet we all try to do things perfect..just go w/ the flow, read your babies ';Q';s and have fun!

    What's the best advice will u give to others based on your life till now........?

    And may be thats the best advice for u too..........What's the best advice will u give to others based on your life till now........?
    Live our own life honestly, sincerely and responsibly; not of, by, for or dependent on any ideology or others. We are born alone, live alone, and die alone; but every action we take, big or small, affects others and everything around us for eternity to come. Be prepared to die at any instant without any guilt or regrets.What's the best advice will u give to others based on your life till now........?
    follow your intuition
    don't be afraid to take risks because it is the only way to truly live and to learn. protecting yourself (in love, in career, etc) is just limiting...
    learn from ur past mistakes and dont repeat them..

    What is the best advice you can give to a person who wants to write fiction professionally?

    Write daily, no excuses.





    Read far more than you engage in any other form of entertainment. Read everything, not just what you like most.





    Totally master writing mechanics like grammar, punctuation, and usage. Two mistakes can mean rejection.





    Never share your writing seeking praise.





    Never share your writing online except at a password-protected forum for writers. (You give away first publication rights otherwise.)





    Be open to criticism, acknowleging that it may sting, but can make you a better writer.





    Submit your best, expecting nothing, and write another. Most often nothing is what you'll get.





    Brace yourself for fierce competition, a lot of it from people who are better writers, or have better ideas.





    Grow a thick skin.What is the best advice you can give to a person who wants to write fiction professionally?
    Write everyday. If you want to make writing your job, you need to put in the hours. So make goals for yourself. I write at least a page a day, but I usually try to shoot for three. Or you can also set aside a few hours after dinner, before bed, after homework, etc., for your special writing time.





    Also, read material from within the genre you want to write. This way, you can learn what publishers and agents look for.What is the best advice you can give to a person who wants to write fiction professionally?
    Write every day.


    Read non stop. When you read you see the format, you see what works and what doesn't, it'll improve your vocabulary, and it can inspire ideas for your novel. Also, it's fun. :D


    Edit, nonstop. Your novel will never be perfect, but make sure to read, reread, proof, reread, proof, and then reread and don't for get to proof.


    Know what the agent your sending your manuscript is looking for in the stories they accept. If you're writing romance don't send it to an agent that will only read fantasy.


    Read up on writing world. Learn how to write a query. Learn how to format your story.


    NEVER GIVE UP! People will reject you, it will suck, but anyone can get published with perseverance.
    Write, rewrite, and keep writing. Everyday.

    What was the best advice you got in church?

    My Sunday School teacher spend one service explaining why we should never get a credit card. He taught us to live within our means.





    (The rest of the time, I was being asked to believe a outrageous tale or another)What was the best advice you got in church?
    Why worry about what other imperfect people think about you?





    It's probably the only good advice I've ever gotten from going to a church.What was the best advice you got in church?
    Don't take money out of the offering plate.





    Don't chew the gum you find under the bench.





    Don't wipe boogers on the hand rests.





    Never let wet or loud farts during the sermon.





    No laughing allowed.





    Crying is encouraged.





    Shake hands after using the bathroom.





    Don't color or write in the books provided.
    Absolutely nothing....unless bad advice counts? I have plenty of bad advice from churches!
    Don't make change in the plate as it passes .... it has served me well.





    Ath
    To put my faith and trust in Jesus.

    What is the best advice you can give a new author?

    I have been writing for a couple of years now, and sometimes it gets really discouraging. Writing a book is a huge mountain to climb. I know it has been done many times by others, and if they can do it then so can I. But in my times of doubt, what would you say to cheer me up?


    thanks everyoneWhat is the best advice you can give a new author?
    Have something new to say... yes, quite.





    Which is it - best advice or something to cheer you up? The two aren't necessarily compatible. Assuming that it doesn't deter you that most books that are started are never finished, and most books that finished are never published, the best advice I can give is:





    - Some writers plan every last detail before they start writing. Others make everything up as they go along. Most are somewhere in between. None of these is right or wrong, but you need to figure out which approach will work for you.





    - Write something every day, even if it's only a sentence. This is the best preventative I've found for writer's block. By writing regularly, you keep the story fresh in your mind, and you're thinking about it when you're not writing. So when you sit down to write, you have some idea what you're going to say.





    - Join a critique group. They will tell you what your friends and family are too afraid (or too ignorant) to tell you - what's wrong with your book and what you can do to fix it.





    - Don't try to edit as you go along, because if you do, you'll never finish the book. Write the first draft, no matter how rough. You don't have to show it to anyone. If you change your mind about something major halfway through, make a note to fix it when you edit. Let the book sit for a while, to give yourself some mental distance from it. Then start editing.





    - Set a daily or weekly target for how many words you're going to write. If you can stick to it, this gives you some idea of when you can expect to finish the book, which gives you a goal to aim for. It takes me six months to a year to do a first draft.





    Good luck, and don't take it too seriously.What is the best advice you can give a new author?
    Write something every day, be it a diary, a journal, an observation, a conversation overheard at breakfast, lunch, or dinner, an incident at a bus stop, a feeling, anything and everything you see, hear, smell, taste, touch, or feel.


    You'll be amazed at what you have collected in your writings.


    Then one day you will expand on one thought, incident, or feeling and off you'll go--writing like a madman.


    Happens to me all the time.
    1: You need an idea for a story


    2: Have your charaters inline


    3: Figure out how they know each other or how they will meat.


    4: And Have LOTS of fun!





    And if you want to publish your





    storys / poems/ novels / books / chapters/ fan fiction / and even more! For FREE! Online! And get Lots of comments quickly!





    then go to:





    www.writerfriendly.webs.com





    and check out my two chapters I wrote in the fantasy section





    The Silver Dragon: Chapter 1 ';Legend of the lands';





    The Silver Dragon: Chapter 2 ';Protection...!';
    Write everyday, even if you are just moving commas around and changing a few little things. Actively work on the book you want to write everyday.





    Good Luck!
    Have something new to say.

    What is the best advice you've ever been given?

    Mine is ';Live your live to the fullest now, because no one can plan out when they will die';What is the best advice you've ever been given?
    When I was growing up, my mom told me over and over again, ';The worst thing in life is to look back and wish you had tried';. Those words sank in. Whenever I was afraid to try something, my mother's words would ring in my head. I don't ever want to get old and look back and wish I had tried something--always wondering if I would have succeeded or failed. So I've tried lots of things. Sometimes I fail but that's okay. At least I try.What is the best advice you've ever been given?
    be yourself and never have a fake attitude because then you can come off as bitchy
    ';spend no time on these b!tche5, get your mind on your mothafuckin riches.';





    Tupac gave me this advice in one of his songs
    ';Before you speak dip your tongue in your brain';
    forgive and forget, number one way to stay happy and not fight with people, or hold grudges
    Only the good die young. I'm gonna live forever!!! LMAO.
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  • What is the best advice you have for someone planning on getting pregnant?

    I know the basics (eat right, no drinking/drugs...etc), but I want to know from woman who have been pregnant (or known someone who was) if there are any special tricks you guys had out there? Any good advice?What is the best advice you have for someone planning on getting pregnant?
    Have your husband walk around in boxers if he doesn't already wear them.





    Buy yourself a sexy nightie.





    Enjoy yourselves. Don't worry about when you're ovulating... just have sex every day! If you relax and let things just happen you will not only be less stressed but it will happen sooner. How many couples try and try forever, finally give up, and get pregnant the next month?? It happened to my cousin.





    Don't tell family you're trying. They'll hound you every month, and if you're not preg it will get you depressed. Keep it a secret between you and your husband. Enjoy yourselves and I wish you the best of luck.What is the best advice you have for someone planning on getting pregnant?
    have butt sex that way the baby cums out your ***

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    Are you married??? You don't say. But, first off you should eat right, veggies, fruit, etc, no drugs, no alcohol, exercise. Make sure you see your doctor. Take some parenting coarses. Get some books on getting pregnant, being a mother.
    The only advice I will give, is be sure this is what you want. A baby is non-returnable. It is a life-long commitment, and it


    WILL CHANGE your life.


    I love being a parent, but it is not for everyone. Wish you the best
    Don't do it. Hate to discourage you, but the world is a jacked up place and it ain't gettin any better. The ozone layer is damn near depleted and all of our food is genetically engineered. Scary times for us, I can't imagine what it would be like in about 20 years. Just something to think about, if you haven't given it any thought. If you have given it thought already and decided to do it, just be prepared for your baby to be very gassy if fed on formula. Most formula makes children extremely gassy and uncomfortable. Breast feeding is the best way to go. Best Wishes.
    do it... all night long.
    just make sure its the right time for both you and the hubby. And good luck.
    Don't do it!
    sex at night not in morning. if you follow the natural family book you will have a better idea of how your body shows you signs that you are fertile. me, i just look at my husband and get pregnant, for some it can take a couple years. if you havent read the book then here are some tips: your body temp will rise, but you have to take your temp before you get out of bed, and at the same time every day. you will notice a pattern every month. then there is the gliding rule. when you wipe your self in the bathroom, the toilet paper will glide like a slippery feeling, the tp won't catch. you can also check your cervix manually, with clean hands use two fingers everyday and feel the position of your cervix.up or down. you will notice during your fertile time of the month your cervix will be soft and up when ovulation starts to end you will see a change to down and hard. they say that when the cervix is soft it should feel like the tip of your nose. this may seem embarrassing to some women but the process of giving birth is much worse. there is so much more to these methods that i just can't explain with out charts. but here is the best advice i can give you, your body will tell you when your ovulating you just need to look for the signs. remember too they say that it takes a full year to get nfp down so don't get frustrated. it is a great method to plan having or not having childreen. but it takes a great deal of control and awareness. good luck to ya!
    REST and lots of it. You wont believe how tired and exhausted you will be in the beginning and end of your pregnancy. Go with it...dont over do it and take a nap. You will feel much better and it will help your body be able to fight off the germs, like colds, flus, etc. oh yeah, get a flu shot in the fall!
    Get married first.
    Get a doula for your birth. I can't say that enough times.
    Take your prenatal vitamin before you go to bed. Don't over eat when your hungry. (These are my tips for morning sickness, for a lot of women it just isn't in the morning.)
    First marriage then great sex a lot of it to.





    Injoy
    Start on a good pre-natal vitamin now.





    Get as much sleep as you can now.





    Remember that you are still having the dirty sex ..... so it can be enjoyable.
    It all depends on how your body handles it. Go get a physical exam by your gyno first. He will give you lots of good advise. Start taking prenatal's now. You can also add extra folic acid (ask your dr how much you should have) That is the most important vitamin. We have had a hard time getting pregnant %26amp; it's very frustrating. If it goes on for over a year, make sure %26amp; have his sperm count checked. There's also this REALLY cool ovulation monitor you can buy at rite-aid, walgreens, etc... It's around $150, but you will know exactly when you are ovulating. If it turns out that your not ovulating, you'll know %26amp; your Dr can start you on fertility meds.
    Get married first if you aren't. Children need both parents; things are getting worse. Also make sure this is really what you want. A child is a full time responsibility.
    A friend told me once to stand on my head ';after';...DIDNT WORK! LOL


    Good luck to you...

    What is your best advice on Brazilian waxing?

    Do you get the same results @ home?What is your best advice on Brazilian waxing?
    ha at home....never do it yourself unless you can stand to inflict pain upon your self and not quit halfway through.





    I hurts like hell...i have to get it done professionally because they do it quick and it is far less painful in one rip.





    i chickened out and ended up with a strip because it hurt too much to continue. i personally recommend a professional do it.





    But if you want to do it at home use surgi wax it is the least painful...its what my friends use...they can stand the pain, me i prefer a professional...good luckWhat is your best advice on Brazilian waxing?
    You don't get the best result at home. You can't reach the back or the inner part. I charged $40.00 including the butt/crack . It is worth it.

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    That sounds even more painful than getting it done by a professional!





    I'd say you wouldn't get the same results, as it will be harder to see all the hair that needs to be waxed, as well as keeping it taut and pulling the strips off at the same time! I've tried waxing my under arms, and find this very difficult, and flinching in pain makes it harder!
    I have never tried it, but I have heard it hurts like hell. I cant stand an eyebrow wax so I shave.
    see a professional. unless you want one or more of your friends to see you before, during, and after the waxing. not to mention having an amateur PULLING OUT YOUR PUBIC HAIR. Oh the pain of it all.
    just do it, its silk smooth.

    What is the best advice you can give a young person just starting out with no experience for getting a job?

    I work for a staffing firm and am the business development mgr...I have found that with or without experience 9 time out of 10 an employer is going to look over your work history before looking at where you worked...what I mean by this is that most companies would rather have a person with no experience and have a long history from one or two companies then to have a guy with great experience and changed jobs every 6 months. Make sure that if you are taking a job you have done your research and know it is something that you know how to do or are very interested in learning how to do and that you have intentions of staying there for a time rather then to settle for the first job you find until something better comes along...work hard, learn as much as you can, make a great impression and make sure that if you ever were to leave you give a 2 wk notice and get that letter of recommindation...those will be extremely usefull in seeking new and improved jobs with better pay if you have referals that state that you are valuable and hard working! Good luck and remember that no matter what you choose to do your future is what you make of it!What is the best advice you can give a young person just starting out with no experience for getting a job?
    I like Jesse's answer. In addition to that, if you have teachers, counselors, or community business people who would be willing to write a quick letter of recommendation, it would be helpful.What is the best advice you can give a young person just starting out with no experience for getting a job?
    Make sure you dress appropriate and act/talk properly - no one wants to hire someone who looks like a bum off the street with poor verbal skills.
    The best advice I can give is to tell you to be honest and open and just be yourself. If the employer is going to hire they don't want no surprises .
    don't be too picky. and just 'cause you get a job doesn't mean it's time to stop looking. and don't give up.
    BE POSITIVE! Your personality is key. The rest... The employer can train you on.
    Evaluate what you're good at - your talents, then look for jobs that will utilize and reward them. List your talents %26amp; positive personality traits in your interviews. Resolve to show up on time everyday.
    I say be yourself. That is the best way to approach it.

    What is the best advice you can give to a 20-year old?

    That 20-year old being me. I'm looking for the best advice, preferably from those with much experience in life. What would did you do when you were 20 that was smart, or what would would you do differently if you could change something you did at that age or around that age?What is the best advice you can give to a 20-year old?
    Save as much money as you can and buy a house; don't get loans and debt; travel the world and experience life b4 settling down. Don't get pregnant until you are ready to settle down.What is the best advice you can give to a 20-year old?
    -take care of your health-don't smoke, don't use drugs, don't overeat, don't drink (bad for your health, plus you will avoid dwis including convictions, increased insurance, accidents, jail time, bad decisions, etc)





    -exercise, avoid excessive sun exposure, avoid excessive noise (protect your hearing and avoid hearing aids)





    -choose friends with good values, otherwise you can more easily be influenced to do something that you may regret





    study hard, get a good education, don't swear, don't get tatoos, drive safely





    -respect your parents and your grandparents and make a time for them





    don't live above your means, save your money, don't buy things you don't really need





    don't watch trashy movies, don't read trashy books magazines,





    Love God with all your heart, mind and soul (Father, Son Jesus and Holy Spirit)





    Watch what you say-don't burn bridges behind you





    treat others the way you would like to be treated





    work hard, don't be lazy, don't be impatient with life, enjoy where you are now





    speak and think positive thoughts and hang around those that do likewise
    stay in school man, go to college whatever the cost. im 20 got a house to pay rent on car payment to make insurance, utility bills, and a wonder gf , her 18 month old son and a daughter on the way to pay for. i graduated hs and decided to get a job instead of go to college. the company i worked for sold out and is no longer family owned and im having to struggle to make it. so go to college get a degree and a good job then try the family thing
    get a job
    Don't take up loans, ever. Try getting by on little and saving. Don't get into dept.

    What is the best advice you have recieved?

    What is teh best advice you have recieved from someone you looked up to when you were younger?What is the best advice you have recieved?
    Tomorrow is desire, not a promise. Live today, not tomorrow.What is the best advice you have recieved?
    the more you see/hear the less you know -paraphrased from the lyrics of a red hot chili peppers song.





    it doesnt mean that hearing and seeing are bad, it just means that the vast majority of info out there is unverifiable and possibly false, therefore you believe more than you know.
    My Grandma always said ';Lazy ones work twice';. It is so true is all aspects of life. I awlays tell my kids this when their being lazy and would rather try and trow trash then miss and have to get up and walk over their and throw it away again....Lazy ones work twice.!!!!!!!!!
    My dad said to me ' do what makes you happy'. I know that it sounds corny and l know dad does not know how to turn on a computer or even what the internet is but, if you are out there dad, l love you with all my heart.
    Everything turns out ok in the end, so if things aren't ok... just remember that it's not the end. It made a huge impression on me, i still use that thought to get me through the hard times.
    ';Look people in the eye when you talk to them';


    And


    ';Do more than is expected of you. No one gets recognition for only doing what they're supposed to do.';
    I dont know about the best advice from someone else, but I know that I should always follow my intuition. Its always right, unfortunately I had to learn that the hard way.
    ';Don't touch the motorcycle engine, it's still hot.';





    (Unfortunately, I was a contrary child...)
    'eat to live, do not live to eat'
    ';If it was meant to be, then it's meant to be.';





    Oh and





    ';Energy flows where attention goes.';
    Do onto others as has been done onto you.
    treat others exactly how you want to be treated and nobody can love you completely if you don't love yourself
    ';If it's broke fix it,if you can't fix it,forget it!';


    words to live by
    RAMO
    2-6-1 trifecta in the eighth race
    Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
    what goes around comes around and


    whatever you do in the dark will eventually come to light
    Don't put anything in writing.
    Don't get married.





    If you must get married, get a pre-nup.
    There are 3 sides to any story. The two parties involved side and the truth.
    Put God first then love yourself.
    Even though they say they want romance during sex, if you don't hit it fast and hard... someone else will.
    Always chase your dreams as one day they WILL come true!
    always look out for #1 yourself
    The most important thing I learned in grad school was: Never turn down a breath mint.
    the best answer i have ever receive from some one is that i should have no trust to any body.
    Keep your chin up!
    you really value things after you lose them
    rub dirt on it and walk it off
    swing the fuckin bat
    JESUS CHRIST...





    not what..''WHO''

    What would be the best advice you'd give to a Taurus?

    Mine would be that they can go round obstacles as well as straight through them.





    Also whats your sun, moon rising sign. I'm Virgo with Aquarius Rising





    If you can think of good advice for any other signs as well that would be cool.What would be the best advice you'd give to a Taurus?
    If you have children, don't think of them as your possessions. They don't exist to serve your needs. Don't be possessive of your children or your partners.What would be the best advice you'd give to a Taurus?
    I have no advice as I'm just learning about this.... I'm a Sagittarius born Dec 17th ....my boyfriend is a Taurus born April 23rd and the advice given here is exactly things he needs to work on! I
    Mine would be ';Being too possessive over someone is never a good thing.'; I'm Capricorn with Cancer Moon and Pisces Rising








    EDIT: Whoever gave me a thumbs down obviously has no sense of humor.
    my advice to Pisces,learn to control your emotions more,not everything i worth crying for.
    My advice would be that it's not all me, me. (My brother is a Taurus)





    Pisces Sun, Sagittarus Moon and Leo Rising.
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  • I'm about to be living on my own for the first time. What is the best advice for me not to screw up too bad?

    I'll be joining the Navy and be on my own for the first time. I'm not sure what to expect on my except for bills and taxes. The Navy will house me, at least. what should I watch out for?I'm about to be living on my own for the first time. What is the best advice for me not to screw up too bad?
    Yep the Navy may house you, but trust me, the furnishings and such are not to die for. If you live on base, then you pretty much have what they provide. But if you go into a place of your own, you'll want your own stuff eventually. When you are ready to buy your own stuff, watch the local sales in dept stores for nice furniture and collect enough for your place over time. Also you could look in classified ads in the newspaper for things that are being sold that are still in good condition. If you buy appliances, it's a good idea to save up a bit and buy the better brands right from the start instead of buying something like that cheaply. I always recommended to my sons to try and get a sofa bed when they got a couch, cuz it will give you an extra place to sleep when you have friends/family over. Also suggest instead of buying a chair or love seat, to just get another long couch. If you can only get them one at a time, that's cool, they don't have to match either. One of my sons had enough $ to buy either his bed or his couch first. He got the sofa bed first, used it for his reg. bed, until he had the $ to get his bed. And try not to go for less expensive on buying your first mattresses. The better the quality, the longer it will last. Not to mention how much better it will be for your back. Ok, the rest of what you buy furniture-wise you don't need to be so picky on, regarding prices. Hit up thrift stores, garage sales, ads in the paper etc. for anything else you might want.





    In your kitchen, buy quality pots and pans, best not to try and save $ on those. Cuz they will last longer, etc. Dishes, silverware, glasses.. All that can be bought at thrift stores, on sale, etc. Towels are another thing to try and get good quality vs. saving $. Please try not to fall for those get 30+ towels, washrags set for a really low price. What you'll get will be really thin towels that won't last long. Maybe a few cheap towels to get you going, but then try and buy a good towel every month or so, building up a nice quality collection over time. :)





    Many folks may not agree with me on this next suggestion, yet it's the best thing I can suggest for you. And that is, if you have credit cards, keep one for emergencies and cut the rest up. Try not to use credit at all, if you can possibly get away with that. Cuz using credit cards can get totally out of hand in a big fast hurry, and finding yourself in debt up to your earlobes won't be any fun at all! Two of my sons followed that advice, and one didn't. The one who didn't is still digging himself out from under. Just saying.. If you simply *must* use credit, use it sparingly to the point where you can pay it off each month. At the very least, pay off more than the minimum amount required each month. Cuz if you pay only the minimum payment, it really doesn't apply to your balance due, it's just paying the interest, if that.





    Ok.. lemme think.. tap tap tap.. Oh yeah! lol.. try to save out of every paycheck at least 10% in an emergency fund, and 10% in savings. Then don't touch a penny of either one unless it's a DIRE emergency. %26lt;-- A dire emergency is *not* when you've downed the last six-pack, ok? rotfll.. A dire emergency is when your mom, for example, needs you home at once, and you'll have the $$ to get there for sure. :D That money can build up over time and you'll surprise yourself how much you'll have soon.





    Buy store brands, they usually are the same quality, just with the store's name on them. Course, being in the Navy, you'll be able to shop at the PX, or whatever the store on base is called these days.





    And at least once a week, call your mom. heh ;) Go gently with her, cuz trust me, been there, she's probably going to have a hard time in 'letting you go' out into the mean cruel world.. lol. Probably more scary for her than it may be for you. Letting you go may be hard for her to learn! But you need it and so does she. ;) Also, she will still 'need to be needed', just as much as you need to test your own wings, so to speak. So every now and then think of something that only she can help you with. It will make her feel good, and it will make you feel good to be 'mothered' just a little. Then you can go right back to being your macho hey look at me I'm on my own self again.





    Oh yeah, stay away from the clubs on base and those in town. Stay away from the 'wicked city women', lolol who often do swarm these places, especially on and near payday, ok? They will NOT be the ones you'll want to bring home to mom to meet!!!!! ;) When you do go offbase and into town, only carry just a bit of money that you'll need. Leave the rest home. There really ARE money-hungry robbing fools out there who just sit around and watch for newbs to come trotting into town with their entire paycheck in hand. Just use good sense and you'll be ok. Meet nice girls at the local church, park, etc. heh





    Have fun and good luck! Exciting times for you ahead!


    MystI'm about to be living on my own for the first time. What is the best advice for me not to screw up too bad?
    Never borrow money (except for a mortgage - but if you're in the armed forces, I would recommend not buying a house until you're settled down and not active duty anymore). Live within your means. Set up a budget. Do not use credit cards. Build an emergency fund.





    I would strongly encourage you to go to Dave Ramsey's website (http://www.daveramsey.com) and go through Financial Peace University (locally, if possible - seriously, if there is one near you, do that as it's a much better class in person - otherwise, take the class online).





    Follow Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps and you'll be on the road to financial prosperity and peace.
    Do not use credit cards. Do not use credit cards. Do not use credit cards.





    Oh, and do not use credit cards.
    Never play cards with a man named ';Doc.';


    Never eat at a place called ';Moms.';


    And never sleep with a woman whose troubles are worse than your own.
    Be serious and proactive about your finances. Sit down and figure out a budget. Write down all the money that you have, and what you expect to earn. Then write down your expenses and devise how you will spend your money. What can you afford (or not afford)? Be religious about sticking to your budget and you will do well. Assuming you keep an income, of course.
    Never loan money no matter what the story is that you are given unless you wish to never see it again.





    Don't tell anyone any of your personal business.





    Keep your stuff locked up, always.





    Save your money.





    Don't get drunk.





    Don't catch the clap.





    Don't start smoking.





    Take lots of pictures after you get out of training.





    Don't take anything with you when you start that you don't want taken away from you.





    Don't get mixed up with the bad guys.





    Best Wishes





    .
    Beware of the NCO club, and/or the enlistees club. These are bars, where the base rejects hangs out. I say ';rejects'; because when I was in the service (Air Force), all the alcoholics in my section were regular patrons. All the once always getting in trouble with base police are regular patrons.





    After you finish basic training, and are sent to technical training school, the NCO and enlistees clubs will be your downfall. People who fail their technical training phase, are usual patrons who frequent the NCO/Enlistees' clubs. The women who hang out at these clubs are often civilian single moms, looking for a BF (future husband), so she can collect on the benefits of being married to a serviceman.
    Ditto what the first poster said - don't run up a bunch of debt. If you want something, save up for it.
    Your best source for information is from your best friends - your parents.
    concentrate on your work and in free time relax.
    Create a budget
    The three big ones -- illegal, immoral, and procrastination. Don't steal (even if you are SURE you will get ';away'; with it), don't sleep with your best friend's girlfriend (even if she says they have broken up), and pay your bills and make good on your promises on time.
    If anything comes to pass that seems too good to be true, it probably isn't true.
    Hello,


    Soon if you have not already you will be getting credit card applications. Do not fall for them, scams and it will get you in debt.
    Only spend what you have. Meaning, if you can't afford it, don't buy it. If you get into credit and having to work to pay for things you bought in the past, you'll never really be able to have a good time in the future. Keep your home organized so that you aren't cluttered and anyone who just ';stops in'; won't be catching you off guard. Watch out for the quick loan places and people who will take advantage of you and your couch! It's your home and you are paying the price of being in the Navy to pay for it. Take care of it and don't let anyone through your door that doesn't respect you or what you do to have it.





    When I first lived on my own I was excited...until the 3rd day or so and then I got kind of lonely. Not because I didn't have any friends, but because there wasn't anyone around that I could just turn to and talk to. I learned I had to make an effort to stay in touch with the people I cared about.





    Good luck and thank you for serving in the military.
    Never live beyond your means...
    IF YOU DONT WASH YOUR DISHES STRAIGHT AWAY , THEY NEVER GET DONE!!. that reminds me ........