Wednesday, February 27, 2008

What Does Your Birthday Say About You?


Your birth date describes who we are, what we are good at and what ourinborn abilities are. It also points to what we have to learn and thechallenges we are facing.
To figure out your Birth Number, add all the numbers in the birth Datetogether, like in the example, until there is only one digit. A BirthNumber does not prevent you from being anything you want to be, it willjust color your choice differently and give you a little insight.
Example March 20, 1950 3 + 20 + 1950 = 1973 1 + 9 + 7 + 3 = 20 2 + 0 = 2 Keep going until you end up with a single digit number. 2 is the Birth Number to read for the birth date in the example. _________________________________________________________________ #1 THE ORIGINATOR #2 THE PEACEMAKER #3 THE LIFE OF THE PARTY #4 THE CONSERVATIVE #5 THE NONCONFORMIST #6 THE ROMANTIC #7 THE INTELLECTUAL #8 THE BIG SHOT #9 THE PERFORMER =========================================================== # 1 - THE ORIGINATOR 1's are originals. Coming up with new ideas and executing them isnatural. Having things their own way is another trait that gets them asbeing stubborn and arrogant. 1's are extremely honest and do well tolearn some diplomacy skills. They like to take the initiative and areoften leaders or bosses, as they like to be the best. Beingself-employed is definitely helpful for them. Lesson to learn: Others'ideas might be just as good or better and to stay open minded. Famous 1's: Tom Hanks, Robert Redford, Hulk Hogan, Carol Burnett, WynonaJudd, Nancy Reagan, Raque l Welch.
#2 - THE PEACEMAKER 2's are the born diplomats. They are aware of others' needs and moodsand often think of others before themselves. Naturally analytical andvery intuitive they don't like to be alone. Friendship and companionshipis very important and can lead them to be successful in life, but on theother hand they'd rather be alone than in an uncomfortable relationship.Being naturally shy they should learn to boost their self-esteem andexpress themselves freely and seize the moment and not put things off. Famous 2's: President Bill Clinton, Madonna, Whoopee Goldberg, ThomasEdison, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
# 3 - THE LIFE OF THE PARTY 3's are idealists. They are very creative, social, charming, romantic,and easygoing. They start many things, but don't always see themthrough. They like others to be happy and go to great lengths to achieveit. They are very popular and idealistic. They should learn to see theworld from a more realistic point of view. Famous 3's: Alan Alder, Ann Landers, Bill Cosby, Melanie Griffith, KarenRoundbutt, Salvador Dali, Jodi Foster.
# 4 - THE CONSERVATIVE 4's are sensible and traditional. They like order and routine. They onlyact when they fully understand what they are expected to do. They likegetting their hands dirty and working hard. They are attracted to theoutdoors and feel an affinity with nature. They are prepared to wait andcan be stubborn and persistent. They should learn to be more flexibleand to be nice to themselves. Famous 4's: Neil Diamond, Margaret Thatcher, Arnold Schwarzenegger, TinaTurner, Paul Hogan, Oprah Winfrey.
# 5 - THE NONCONFORMIST 5's are the explorers. Their natural curiosity, risk taking, andenthusiasm often land them in hot water. They need diversity, and don'tlike to be stuck in a rut. The whole world is their school and they seea learning possibility in every situation. The questions never stop.They are well advised to look before they take action and make sure theyhave all the facts before jumping to conclusions. Famous 5's: Abraham Lincoln, Charlotte Bronte, Jessica Walter, VincentVan Gogh, Bette Midler, Helen Keller and Mark Hail.
# 6 - THE ROMANTIC 6's are idealistic and need to feel useful to be happy. A strong familyconnection is important to them. Their actions influence theirdecisions. They have a strong urge to take care of others and to help.They are very loyal and make great teachers. They like art or music.They make loyal friends who take the friendship seriously. 6's shouldlearn to differentiate between what they can change and what theycannot. Famous 6's: Albert Einstein, Jane Seymour, John Denver, MerylStreep,Christopher Columbus, Goldie Hawn.
#7 - THE INTELLECTUAL 7 's are the searchers. Always probing for hidden information, they findit difficult to accept things at face value. Emotions don't sway theirdecisions. Questioning everything in life, they don't like to bequestioned themselves. They're never off to a fast start, and theirmotto is slow and steady wins the race. They come across as philosophersand being very knowledgeable, and sometimes as loners. They aretechnically inclined and make great researchers uncovering information.They like secrets. They live in their own world and should learn what isacceptable and what is not in the world at large. Famous 7's: William Shakespeare, Lucille Ball, Michael Jackson, JoanBaez, Princess Diana.
# 8 - THE BIG SHOT 8's are the problem solvers. They are professional, blunt and to thepoint, have good judgment and are decisive. They have grand plans andlike to live the good life. They take charge of people They viewpeopleobjectively. They let you know in no uncertain terms that they are theboss! They should learn to exude their decisions on their own needsrather than on what others want. Famous 8's: Edgar Cayce, Barbara Streisand, George Harrison, Jane Fonda,Pablo Picasso, Aretha Franklin, Nostrodamus.
#9 - THE PERFORMER 9's are natural entertainers. They are very caring and generous, givingaway their last dollar to help. With their charm, they have no problemmaking friends and nobody is a stranger to them. They have so manydifferent personalities that people around them have a hard timeunderstanding them. They are like chameleons, ever changing and blendingin. They have tremendous luck, but also can suffer from extremes infortune and mood. To be successful, they need to build a lovingfoundation. Famous 9's: Albert Schweitzer, Shirley MacLaine, Harrison Ford, JimmyCarter, Elvis Presley.

Friday, February 22, 2008

Big Scare Today!

This morning my 13 year old asked me, "Mom, what's wrong with my eye?" I looked at it and the left eye was totally drooped. At first I thought it might be a stye or a bug bite, but I couldn't see a bite mark or a sore of any kind. I asked a nurse friend to look at it and she didn't see anything either and told me to take him to the doctor. We went to the doctor here in town and she told us to take him to the emergency room because he might have had a stroke or Bell's Palsy.

Needless to say I was a nervous wreck, but we made it to the hospital. After a long wait, they finally said that they thought it was an eye infection and prescribed some antibiotic drops.

Thank God it was nothing serious!

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Mag My Pic


My boys love all the internet programs where you can upload your photo and make it into something fun (the cubes, elf yourself, etc.). We just found a new one where you can put your picture on the cover of a magazine. This site allows anyone to become an instant covergirl (or boy as the case is in my home). I even made my dance class girls little stars!

You can also browse covers other people have made with it! Lots of fun!

Renting Toys?

With 6 kids you can just guess that we are drowning in toys. Someone recently pointed out this site to me where you can actually rent toys. The concept is similar to services like Netflix, only you are renting a package of toys. You are allowed to borrow 4 to 6 toys at a time and shipping is included. The toys are sanitized after each use.

What do you think? Would you consider borrowing toys for your kids?