The Golden Rule

LIFE is a MIRROR, as well as an ECHO. It gives back what you give. MAKE A DIFFERENCE

I read a very inspiring article from a friend which made me think about the truth behind it. When you look at yourself in the mirror you see your real looks. That is why before we go outside of our room, we look at our face and overall appearance. Then either we change our clothes with a better one or we put something in our faces or change hairstyle just to look better.

Life is a mirror. During our struggles for something, we find that whatever our input is, we get results according to what we had invested. It is not right for some people to expect wealth when they do not put their efforts to getting wealth. And it is not right for people to live in luxury when they do not have the means to to achieve it. Most importantly, it is not right for anybody to steal the property of somebody just to live up a good life.

Life is an echo. When you say good things about your neighbor, he will in turn say the same things about you to other people. It is as if your words bounces back to you. So be careful because if you say anything bad about anybody, whether he heard it not not, you will have a bad image according to that somebody. What is bad about an 'echo' is that whoever hears it, puts it back even if he is not guilty or he is not the object of that echo.

We do not want to receive anything bad. So how do we make a difference. Simple, just follow the old adage, 'do unto others as you would have others do unto you'.

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Serving Drinks

Sometimes we wanted to appear "social" in the eyes of our friends when we host dinners or lunches to celebrate a promotion or any special day. Drinks or wines served with meals are a trademark of admirable styles of convention.

Drinks are served before, during and after a meal depending on the occasion. These drinks add zing or punch to many occasions and we are offered a variety to choose from.

Before meals - APERITIF
An aperitif is a drink served before a meal, either luncheon or dinner, for the purpose of exciting the taste buds and arousing appetite. For this reason drinks before food should be dry and simple with a zesty tang. However, there are those who will always select a sweet drink regardless of the occasion. Common aperitifs are sherry, vermouth, campari, bourbon, gin, vodka, rum, champagne, and beer.

During meals - Red wines are usually served with meat, pasta dishes, stews and a good strong cheddar cheese. Red wine should be served at room temperature. White wines usually complement delicate fish and seafood dishes, chicken and turkey. White wine should be served chilled (at least 1 hour in the refrigerator).

After meals - Brandy, port or liquors may be offered when coffee is served. Apricot brandy, Benedictine, Chartreuse Grand Marnier, Creme de Menthe are examples of after dinner drinks.

What to serve for a party is a familiar question and problem for many. However, if the hosts are equipped with serving ideas, they could be helped with their problems and familiar questions get answers.


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Emceeing An Event

Our organization of former employees at the same organization will hold its annual get-together party in November this year. Everyone of us was excited and everyone was given a task to do. In my case, I was assigned the emceeing task. I am not a master of this task as I have not done any similar jobs before but I am willing to do it. So, I researched tips from great speakers like Jeff Civillico, and authors, like Dr. Steve Adubato, author of "Speak from the Heart" and gathered the following tips:

• Do not do most of the talking but keep things moving. Put the attention on those the event is recognizing; keep introductions brief (1 minute or less).
• Actually know something who is being honored or recognized; read about their backgrounds before you show up and understand why that honoree is being recognized.
• Be clear on the overall objective of the event.
• Create a relaxed informal mood; show your genuine enthusiasm and talk about why everyone has gathered in that event.
• Dress the part; if it is a casual event, dress accordingly.
• Don't be a jerk; be nice to everyone.
  
• Avoid joke telling, you are not there to be a comedian.
• Force yourself to play the part - you're the glue holding the event together.
• Review the emotional highlights of the event.
  
• Know when to "wrap it up" when someone is going too long with the microphone.
• Know how to pick up the pace and energy level in the room when a speaker or presenter is flat or dull.
• Do not leave the stage before the next guest or act comes on.
  
• Keep your eyes on the audience and observe how they are responding to things happening in the event.
• As the emcee, keep a pace close to the high energy opening. Look and sound bright and you will boost the mood of the audience.
• Leave them wanting more. Get off the stage while the audience still feels entertained.
  
• Wrap things up at the end of the event and once again congratulate everyone who were given recognition. Thank everyone for coming and keeping things on a high note.

The above tips and etiquette are important in order to become a successful emcee. You need to do your homework to effectively do your job, or else ruin the event.

Emceeing job is really a big deal.


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Money is Not Yours Until You Spend It

One Yahoo groupmate reminds us some important arguments about money. I felt blessed being with the group to learn these lessons in life. She said that money kept in banks may not be really ours. When it is time to spend, use it! Treat yourself well before getting old. Whatever you feel like eating, just eat. It is important to be happy.

Food which are good for health - eat more more and often. But food which are not good for health, eat less once in a while but do not abstain totally. Treat sickness with optimism. Rich or poor people do suffer illnesses. Spend your money for treatment. Spend your money for other luxuries in life before it becomes too late. That is the time you can say that the money you had kept is yours.



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Points to Ponder

Blogging inspires me when I know that somebody reads my blogs. I was reminded by a friend this afternoon to write a new blog. It was then that I remembered my last blog was dated mid-May. Since that time, I have some things to share with my readers, especially those within my age bracket, or nearing my age bracket. This is the secret of old age.

Before middle-age, do not fear.
After middle-age, do not regret.
Enjoy your life while you can. Do not wait till you cannot even walk
just to be sorry and to regret.
As long as it is physically possible, visit places you wish to visit.
When there is an opportunity, get together with old classmates, old colleagues or old friends; the gathering is not just about eating, it's just that THERE IS NOT MUCH TIME LEFT.

Believe me, there is truth in this secret. I am retiree but I find happiness in it because I am free of the hassles in the office - I don't mind the time anymore; I am carefree. So why fear and regret? Enjoy!

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