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The following excerpts are from The Help-Desk Practitioner's Handbook....by Barbara Czegel Don't Sweat the Small Stuff -- when you sweat the small stuff you are fooled into accepting large packets of stress for insignificant events. Empathize -- the more we try to understand an event or a person's behavior, the easier it is for us to accept it, and ignore the packet of stress it offers. Let Go of Negative Experiences -- negative experiences are very useful. We learn from them. So, take your negative experiences, extract all the learning you can out of them, and then throw what's left away. You do not need the part that's left. It is not the slightest use to you. Learn to Count to 10 -- take a time-out to get yourself back together. Don't pick up those stress packets right away. Learn to Recognize Moods as Temporary States -- understanding that low moods are temporary makes a huge difference in how we feel about them. We can face the low mood knowing "you are only temporary, so I am not afraid of you. I am not really despondent; you are just making me feel this way temporarily." Don't Go Looking For More Work -- overloading people makes them less effective. Get a Sense of Humor - Laughter is the best medicine. Alleviate stress packets with humor. Take Responsibility -- Taking responsibility involves taking responsibility for making life happen the way you want it to, accepting the fact that life is not fair, and not blaming others for what happens to you. Be Positive -- being positive and optimistic takes no more effort than being negative, yet the results are dramatically different. Accept the Things You Cannot Change -- living with things you cannot change means you don't complain about them but learn to work with them, accepting them as part of the environment you must work within. Re-define Success -- Why not re-define what success means to you? Define success in smaller chunks. Learn to Live with Your In-Basket -- learn to live with the often unpredictable cycle of problems and requests. Learn to live with an in-basket that always has things in it. |
Fourth of July Word Search Puzzle And a link Michie found Enjoy the reading AND the FIREWORKS!! |
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Submitted by LadyGreenEyes™
1. Independence Day commemorates the Continental Congress's formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. However, it was not declared a legal holiday until 1941.
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 Angelface™ ~*I'm In a Hurry*~ |
Kimber™ Handles that you chat under: Bulldog, Puppy, Puppy Plow, and some others How did you decide on the handle (s)?: Well I used to come in as Bulldog cause of High school Football and then ppl just started to call me Puppy so it kinda stuck Location: Kenora, Ontario Canada Information on chatting [How long have you been chatting and which rooms do you normally chat in, etc.]: I have been chatting for about 2 years now and I am mainly in Joe's Diner and the Windy City Age and Zodiac: 25/Leo Marital Status: Long Term Relationship for 3 years now Kids: Just me I guess Pets: I have 2 dogs Named Dutchess and Satan. Satan is the Grandson of Dutchess Profession: I am a supervisor at the Pizza Hut here Hobbies and Interests: Sports, Music, Reading and hanging out with friends in the bars and online Music Preferences: I like Rap, R&B, Hip Hop, and some Rock and some Country Pet Peeves: None really just the ppl that try to be cool in the house by pissing ppl off A favorite Motto or Quote to live by: Do not judge others until you can truthfully judge yourself!!! Anything else that you'd like people to know about you? : I am an open person in the Chathouse. But I am really shy in Person *PS*I am a friendly person unless you piss me off and then I will get violent but that rarely happens. Changes or improvements that you'd like to see at the Chathouse: More space for some rooms and a boot button that only ppl that are regs can use for when ppl come in to just to try and start some stuff just cause they think they are cool *PS* Handles that you chat under: Kimmie and Sho Girl are the only two I want to reveal *S* How did you decide on the handle (s)? : Kimmie I use because its my name *S* And Sho Girl is because I drive a Ford Taurus SHO, My dream Car *BS* Location: Boston Massachusetts Information on chatting: I've been chatting for over 2 years. I'm most frequent in the Iron Horse but I do like to go into other rooms to meet new people. Age and Zodiac Sign: Age??? Well I'm 29 and I was Born In July so that makes me a Cancer. They say that Cancers are very out going and Sensitive and They are sooooooo right!! I have a huge heart and I love to share it with others when I'm able to and I think that is why I chose to start chatting *S* I enjoy meeting new people and helping anyone that might need a little help in the smile department *BS* Marital Status: Married / 2 Years *BS* Kids: Not yet but hope to have some in the Near future. I'm hoping for Two but We'll see after the first one if I can deal with the Whole Child Birth Thing.. *L* OUCH!!!! How they think that is Natural I will NEVER know!! *LOL* Pets: Yes 1 Cat-Dakota *S* He was my mom's cat and was given to me 5 years ago when she passed away. He means a great deal to me and I'm sure you can see why. Profession: Publications, Thats all I can say, Sorry *S* Hobbies and Interests:Chatting (thats a given), Nascar Racing (Dale Jarrett fan *s*),Music Music Preferences: Love the Goo Goo Dolls *BS*, and Love pretty much all the new music out there except Country. I love to keep up with the times, I don't want my kids calling me an old fart!! *L* Pet Peeves: People that involve them selves in other peoples lives when they don't belong. Also people that go around chathouse to just harass people! I can't stand immature people like that but you know the famous saying "What comes around goes around" *L* A favorite Motto or Quote to live by:"Life is to Short to Hate People" Anything else that you'd like people to know about you? : I love to laugh so if you ever see me in the chathouse the best way to get me chatting with you is to make me laugh. Changes or improvements that you'd like to see at the Chathouse™: Nothing really I can come up with but I would love to see they People that just go in there to upset people banned!! I know it's not possible but hey you asked! *L* We've had a GREAT INTERVIEWS so far.. *S* What can you do to top em? *G* *LOL* Do I need to Stand on my head and spin in Circles??? *L* I don't think I can top some of the People in the Chathouse because to me The people I meet amaze me.*S* Handles that you chat under I originally chatted under the handle mopicr (mo-pick-er)but was told that it was borderline offensive *L* So since then I have used TeDdY BeAr, TeDdY, and in the rare circumstance that things are going totally haywire... TeDdYf'nBeAr How did you decide on the handle (s)? It was suggest for me... based on a good friend's impression of my demeanor... she said that I wasn't a "mopicr" I was "a big teddy bear" and it kinda stuck. Location Location for me is a major thing since I seem to relocate often. My location over the last few years has been Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Texas, Colorado, Texas again, Virginia, Korea, Colorado again, Maryland, New York, and for the next short while I am living la vida loca in Alabama.. *LOL* Information on chatting.. *L* How long have you been chatting and which rooms do you normally chat in, etc... I have been chatting since the early 90's and have hatted in several different chat rooms and in nearly every room in "the chathouse" but met some wonderful people and decided to become one of the regular patrons of Joe's Diner... Age and Zodiac Sign:Age??? Well since I am a 1964 model I am sure you can determine my age from there.. *L* and my Zodiac sign is Scorpio... Marital StatusUmmmm.... currently single.. but involved... have been married though.. guess I've done it all in that arena...*L* Kids I have a daughter who is definitely a "Daddy's Girl" and I am contributing to my sweetheart's 3 girls as well... Pets YES YES YES.... will it ever end?? *L* I seem to live where everyone goes to dump their unwanted animals... so there are a number of cats that roam around here and a few dogs as well... and I have my two pure bred Shetland Sheepdogs (Sheena and Elizabeth) and thanks to a lack of education on my part and a lack of restraint on a leash law violator I ended up with two litters of puppies this spring (13 total) so I am VERY glad that I live outside of the city... and if anyone is looking for a puppy.. *hint* *L* Profession.. I am currently serving in the US Air Force as a Television Production Specialist... great training...wonderful job... and I get to learn a lot about so many things.. I also freelance as a videographer, television editor, sound or lighting engineer...etc..etc..etc... Hobbies and Interests My hobbies seem to change often.. but recently the consistent ones are collecting die cast cars... and my love for speed which is only satisfied by drag racing. Music Preferences I listen to everything from eminem to Elvis and to everything from Alan Jackson to Pacabel. Pet Peeves My BIGGEST pet peeve is people that are fake or phoney... and who use others for their own benefit without thinking of the impact it will have on their lives. I've seen way too much of that in chat because "Hey it isn't REAL" Sorry. I've met over 50 online friends and they are all VERY real and all have REAL emotions... A favorite Motto or Quote to live by I am a firm believer in the use of humor... and I live by the motto "Don't take life too seriously... NOBODY gets out of it alive.. *L* Anything else that you'd like people to know about you? Not that I can think of.. but if there are questions I will hold a press conference.. *L* Changes or improvements that you'd like to see at the Chathouse™ Nothing that I can think of right now... and the entire chathouse staff has been very cooperative with any suggested changes in the past… Handles that you chat under: ..~Velvet~™ and whatever may suit me at the time..*ggls* How did you decide on the handle (s)?: hard question, actually I own a ton of velvet things and it is my favorite fabric. That would be the simplest answer. Location: California Information on chatting: Joe's Diner and I have only had the luxury of chatting for almost a year now. Age and Zodiac Sign: Oh Good! I can lie?? *LMAO* No really I am 29 going on 100 and my sign is Taurus.. Don't mess with the bull. *L* Marital Status: I have heard about this..what is it again?? Kids: Hmm are those those "little people"?? Pets: Oh you mean my zoo?? I have a Shis Tzu (dog), a cat, 2 Dutch Dwarf bunnies and 2 fish.. Profession: I am in the oldest profession in the world..*WEL* No seriously, I am partners in 2 businesses, one is a Construction company and the other is Quixtar, a computer company. Hobbies and Interests: I really enjoy curling up with a good novel, music of all types to relax me, going out and either riding my quadrunner, mountain bike or roller blading. I also enjoy going out to nice romantic dinners and late night dancing. I also do many different kinds of crafts and baking, gourmet cooking, and drawing. Music Preferences: I prefer mostly relaxing (to me) type of music, whether that be classic rock, alternative, heavy metal, hip hop, country or classical. It always depends on my mood at the time. Pet Peeves *L*: Too many, but mostly people that are very narrow-minded. Or those that their word doesn't mean a thing. I have always believed a person is ONLY as good as their word, and if their word is a lie or just plain no good, then so is that person at some point! A favorite Motto or Quote to live by: The secret to life isn't what happens to you, but what you do with what happens to you! Anything else that you'd like people to know about you? *S*: I am a very caring person, that is also upfront about most things about myself, and if you ever have anything that you need or would like to know, just ask me. Unfortunately though, my honesty can borderline on bluntness, and for that some mistake my meaning..*sighs* Changes or improvements that you'd like to see at the Chathouse™: Yes, I would like to see people actually enjoying the company of the others like it just to be when I first came in, not all this fighting. I know people change and you can not control how others behave, but to see the fun, openness that first drew to there would be a relief to see a bit more often. Other then that, I think it has a lot going for it..*LOL* Ok, does this mean I am done with the Spanish Inquistion now???*ggls* Let me know if I didn't answer anything the way you were looking for ok? We've had a GREAT INTERVIEWS so far.. *S* What can you do to top em? *G* Do I really have to "top" the other interviews??? *sly grin* Hmmmm it could happen..*LOL* |
Michigan Storm™ This is how our mock elections are working: three weeks ago we posted the first two elections and we will post two new ones each week until July 16th the FINAL results will be posted on July 30th. However, two weeks after each "election" is posted for voting the results as of that date will be posted. EXAMPLE: last week we posted the third set of elections and next week, two weeks later, we will post the results as of that date but you may continue to vote *S*.
With FINAL results posted upon July 30th, 2000.
To vote email me at ch_zine@hotmail.com and know this:: ALL VOTES AND EMAILS ON THIS WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS... I WILL NOT SHARE THE ADDY'S OR NAMES OF THOSE WHO WRITE WITH ANYONE.
RiderOfTxStorm [2 votes] Nikola Aeon [2 votes] LetsShareDrugs LadyGreenEyes™ [5 votes} Chat Monster FantasyGirl™ Old Romantic™ Michigan Storm™
Michigan Storm™ Texas*Storm F Nikola JudgeDriveway™ B®e®™ Siswai'aman Mit Old Romantic™ Mystery Linc ForestGump ~Pammie~ LadyGreenEyes™ [2 votes] Mac(33) CanadianGuy23
Who Has the Most Original Handle?
Which handles are most OVER USED in the Chathouse? Of ALL the chatters you know, who do you find the wittiest?
Of ALL the chatters you know, who do you find the cockiest?
Of ALL the chatters you know, who do you find to be the most subtle and the most blunt?
Of ALL the chatters you know, even if they are from different rooms, who do you think would make the oddest couple?
Of ALL the chatters you know, even if they are from different rooms, who do you think would make the best couple? |
Baxy Hello from Canada!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hi again everyone, I have had an interesting 1½ weeks in the scrub, and then a cool 6 hour drive to get to Canada. We went from there to the local "Bar" I use the term loosely as it is a little shack with a small Dance floor, a few basic spirits and 2 pool tables. The shotgun pellet spray above the front entrance gives it character!!! Michie says the locals call it "The Knife & Gun Club" I sorta get the picture before I even entered *looking above door*
The locals go to any of the 1000+ lakes to go swimming, I went in as far as my knees... *BRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrr* Decided to go back to Muskegon... this time to go to a theme Park... "Michigan Adventure". This place has a really high, really long, WOODEN rollercoaster, called "Shivering Timbers", I think it should be called "Shitting ya Britches" as the ride creeked from woe to go and was one of the longest, highest, SCARIEST rides I have ever been on!!! Michie was too chicken to ride it with me so I dragged her 9y.o. niece on it to hold my hand *L*
Michie's Mum was a hoot too!!! She showed me the art of Gopher catching, stole a cup from the local diner for me and was a Fantastic hostess while I was there... *huggs* Got here and gave Pammie her thank you gift in advance and she says the dolphin shirt will be a perfect fit and she loves it *S* Well all... I have been in Canada, @ Fantasy Girl's place now for just over 24 hours and Michie, Pammie (The Devine PQ) and I got very little sleep as we were all up night laughing, joking and bitching *L* |
 Kimber™ |
farmie July Is:
*national b aked bean month *national hot dog month *national ice cream month *national july belongs to blueberries month *national peach month *national picnic month *national sauerkraut month *national recreation and parks month *national tennis month Flowers: larkspur (alternate flower - water lily) Colors: green and russet 2-45th anniversary of the lawrence welk show (1955) 2-i forgot day 3-compliment-your-mirror day 4-U.S.: independence day 6-take your webmaster to lunch day 7-father-daughter take a walk together day 8-anniversary of the wall street journal first being published (1889) 8-birthdaqy of the ice cream sundae (1881) |
