Chris xx Route 66's blog: "Daily Thoughts"

MY BUCKET LIST LIVING EACH DAY LIKE IT'S MY LAST CAN'T CHANGE THE FUTURE, CAN'T UNDO THE PAST. LIFE IS LIKE A RACE, I'M NOT TRYING TO WIN IT. I'M JUST THANKFUL TO BE IN IT. THERE'S PAINFUL LESSONS IN LIFE TO BE LEARNED. I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS THEM, EVERYONE GETS A TURN. I'M NOT GOING TO WHINE ABOUT THE DAYS FILLED WITH SHOWERS. I'M JUST THANKFUL, THEY TURN THE SEED INTO FLOWERS. I HEARD ONE TIME, NOT EVERYONE REALLY LIVES BUT, EVERYONE DIES. THIS CONCEPT REALLY OPENED UP MY EYES. SO MANY YEARS, WITHOUT EVEN TRYING, INSTEAD OF LIVING, I WAS TOO BUSY DYING. SO, I TOOK OUT A PEN AND PAPER AND I MADE A BUCKET LIST. I WROTE DOWN ALL THE THINGS I'D DONE AND ALL I'D MISSED. I'M GOING TO FORGET ABOUT ANY POSSIBLE DANGER. NEVER AGAIN WILL I DRIVE OFF AND NOT HELP A STRANGER. MAKES ME REALIZE, ON THE DAYS THAT, I'M REALLY HURTIN. THERE'S SOMEONE OUT THERE WORSE OFF THEN ME, I'M CERTAIN. THE OLDER I GET, THE MORE SOME THINGS BECOME CLEAR. TO SLEEP BETTER AT NIGHT, I NOW HAVE FAITH INSTEAD OF FEAR. EVERY DAY NOW, AS LONG AS I AM ABLE I REMEMBER TO GIVE THANKS AT THE SUPPER TABLE. I'M GOING TO TRY AND BE MORE GENTLE AND KIND, WHAT WOULD IT HURT? IT'LL ALL BE TOO LATE WHEN, I'M COVERED IN DIRT. I'M NOT SURE, HOW MANY TRIPS I'LL GET AROUND THE SUN. BUT, EACH JOURNEY BEGINS WITH THE FIRST STEP TO GET IT DONE. CHRIS

I'm a movie buff Went to see the movie The Bucket List last Sunday Everyone should see this movie We only get so many trips around the sun. That's why, it's so important to find the joy in our lives. What really matters in life. I sometimes forget to write down all the things that, I'm grateful in life. The important thing in life is to live it without regrets. We learn from our mistakes and we go on in life. Laugh so hard until you cry Smile at everyone you meet Help a stranger whenever you can Never pass up the chance to hug a small child Never pass up the time to spend with parents grand parents and your kids. Never forget to tell people that you love them and what they mean to you. Last but not least forgive, forgive and forgive.

As the summer has turned into fall Overhead, is heard the Canadian geese call. The air turns cooler from the Autumn breeze It, won't take long until the Winter freeze. No longer, will I look back and see The beautiful colored leaves falling from the trees. If I'm real quiet, I can hear the sound. Of beautiful colored leaves, falling to the ground. The cool air blowing off the lake Chills my bones and my body aches The Fall brings out a sense of dying upon the Earth As the season turns into winter, I wait for springs new birth. How many years, I'll get to live, I don' know. But, every passing season, I feel my spirit grow Chris

Maya Angelou said this: "I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow." "I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights." "I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life" "I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life'." "I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance." "I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back." "I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision." "I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one." "I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back." "I've learned that I still have a lot to learn." "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Please send this to five phenomenal people today If you do, something good will happen: You will boost another persons self-esteem If you don't...the elastic will break and your underpants will fall down around your ankles! ;-) Believe me, I didn't take any chances on MY elastic breaking....I sent it to a lot of special people I care for Don't Break The Elastic!!

thru out the Earth I’ll turn on the news and I don’t like what I see All the bad world events really bother me. The news that they’re trying to sell, Makes me think, we’re on a high way to hell There’re evil men all filled with greed. All the money, can’t be taken with you so take heed! Earthquakes, famines and floods, Another dead soldier all covered in blood Sad to think, news always has a bleed it leads. There has to be someone out there someone doing good deeds. Do we live in a world of such despair? I know there are people out there that still care! When, things are at there worst, we seem to be at our best. I often wonder if, we’re being put thru a test. But, oh how it makes the heart ache. The innocent lives man and nature takes. This Earth could be utopia an more. Instead, all thru history, we’ve had wars. Why does man have to be filled with hate? I pray for peace and hope, it’s not too late. Chris

Subject: explain God Here is a wonderful essay written by a young girl after being asked to explain God as a Sunday School project. Enjoy! "One of God's main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die, so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn't make grown-ups, just babies. I think because they are smaller and easier to make. That way He doesn't have to take up His valuable time teaching them to talk and walk. He can just leave that to mothers and fathers." "God's second most important job is listening to prayers. An awful lot of this goes on, since some people, like preachers and things, pray at times beside bedtime. God doesn't have time to listen to the radio or TV because of this. Because He hears everything, there must be a terrible lot of noise in His ears, unless He has thought of a way to turn it off." "God sees everything and hears everything and is everywhere which keeps Him pretty busy. So you shouldn't go wasting His time by going over your mom and dad's head asking for something they said you couldn't have." "Atheists are people who don't believe in God. I don't think there are any in Chula Vista. At least there aren't any who come to our church." "Jesus is God's Son. He used to do all the hard work like walking on water and performing miracles and trying to teach the people who didn't want to learn about God. They finally got tired of Him preaching to them and they crucified Him. But He was good and kind, like His Father and He told His Father that they didn't know what they were doing and to forgive them and God said O.K." "His Dad (God) appreciated everything that He had done and all His hard work on earth so He told Him He didn't have to go out on the road anymore. He could stay in heaven. So He did. And now He helps His Dad out by listening to prayers and seeing things which are important for God to take care of and which ones He can take care of Himself without having to bother God. Like a secretary, only more important." "You can pray anytime you want and they are sure to help you because they got it worked out so one of them is on duty all the time." "You should always go to church on Sunday because it makes God happy, and if there's anybody you want to make happy, it's God. Don't skip church to do something you think will be more fun like going to the beach. This is wrong. And besides the sun doesn't come out at the beach until noon anyway." "If you don't believe in God, besides being an atheist, you will be very lonely, because your parents can't go everywhere with you, like to camp, but God can. It is good to know He's around you when you're scared in the dark or when you can't swim and you get thrown into real deep water by big kids." "But... you shouldn't just always think of what God can do for you. I figure God put me here and He can take me back anytime He pleases. And that's why I believe in God."

What Will Your Legacy Be? Ever wonder what will be your legacy Do you help make Earth a better place to be? Do you spend most of your days trudging along? Do you spend time teaching your children right from wrong? Do you take the time, to help the elderly? Do you pass them by, like you don’t see? Do you give thanks for your good health at the supper table? Do you say grace for your good health and thankful you’re not disabled? Do you do your part and help at the local charity Or say to yourself, that’s not for me? Are you too busy to take time and donate blood? Do you help out victims from tornados and floods? If, we’re not blind and open our eyes to see: The way to make the world a better place begins with you and me. Do you take the time before you go to bed and get undressed? Do you count all the good things in life and say, you’re blessed? When, you wake up tomorrow, how’s your attitude? Don’t be full of hate, make it full of gratitude. And if you think that you’re lacking, better take an inventory. Take a minute to give thanks to God and all his glory! chris

if you take one little candle into a dark room, you too can fill it with light. All it takes is one little light, a little light that we all hold in our hearts. Let your light shine on all the people you see. Cast out the darkness of hate. http://www.peacenowar.net/newpeace/

10 Turnoffs that Make Great Gals Wave Goodbye By Jeff Cohen Special to Yahoo! Personals Updated: Aug 4, 2007 RATING THIS ARTICLE Average (86 votes) Rate it: Sign in to rate! Read all 50 comments TOOLS Email Article Printable View Add to del.icio.us Add to Digg Most guys know from the get-go whether or not they see potential in a woman. There's that inner voice that tells you this is someone worth pursuing. When the first date ends, you're not even thinking about playing games. You know you want a second date. You wait your standard two days, call to set up that date and get the dreaded voicemail. You leave a heartfelt message, but after three days it becomes clear this great gal is not calling you back. Where did you go wrong? Were you the only one feeling sparks over lattes? Were you the only one feeling sparks over lattes? Top 10 turnoffs for women Maybe the answer is to learn the top 10 turnoffs that make great gals wave goodbye. If any of these fictional guys sound like you, it's time to change your approach. Great Gal Turnoff #1: Showboat Sammy Maybe he owns a yacht off the coast of France. Maybe he has a timeshare in the Hamptons. Maybe his annual bonus is bigger than most guys' salaries. That's all well and good, but does it really need to be divulged on the first date? Great Gal Turnoff #2: Messy Melvin A-list celebrities can pull off the unkempt look. First-daters need to pay attention to shaving, clothing and bad breath. If the guy can't even put in the effort for a first impression, it doesn't bode well down the road. Great Gal Turnoff #3: Rude Ricky "Where's our drinks, lady?" If a guy treats the service staff with a lack of respect, a great gal will likely assume he'll do the same to her someday. The last thing anyone wants is to be talked down to or disrespected. The last thing anyone wants is to be talked down to or disrespected. Great Gal Turnoff #4: Cheapie Charlie There will always be debate about who should pay on a first date. Some guys are traditionalists and want to foot the bill; others expect a 50-50 monetary split. In most cases, offering to pay is the way to go. Let her pick up the tab on a future date. Great Gal Turnoff #5: Still-Married Michael Marriage, separation and divorce are pretty cut-and-dry terms. If a guy says he's separated when he really means he's cheating on his wife, it's going to cause trouble. Be honest from the get-go and let the dating chips fall where they may. Great Gal Turnoff #6: Hands-On Howie Guys need to read the signals before assuming hand holding, massaging and other touchy-feely activities have the green light. Jumping too quickly to any form of intimacy can make any guy seem too aggressive. Jumping too quickly to any form of intimacy can make any guy seem too aggressive. Great Gal Turnoff #7: Stereotyping Stephen "Oh, you're one of those types of women." Jumping to conclusions about a date from the way she answers one or two questions is a definite mistake. Let the date unfold before making assumptions about someone you just met. Great Gal Turnoff #8: Distracted David His cell phone is ringing constantly, he's popping away from the table every 10 minutes, and he keeps interrupting the conversation flow. First dates require focused attention -- that means putting the phone on vibrate, making eye contact and being present. Great Gal Turnoff #9: All-Business Barry Some guys are great salesmen or outstanding negotiators. But there's a time and place for business and a time and place for leisure. Guys who treat first dates like business transactions will never close the deal. Great Gal Turnoff #10: Nervous Ned He can't sit still, he's banging his fork on the table, and he won't make eye contact for more than three seconds. Nervous antics are a real turnoff and make a great gal think a guy has something to hide. Work out the nervous kinks before the date starts.

Sat. morning, I got a call. Can I come visit grand pa When, he comes to visit me He asks questions about everything he sees. We spent the morning out by the pool I had to add water to make it cool. While, I'm not watching, he sprays me with the garden hose He soaked me wet from my head to toes He's laughing at getting me wet. Even if, he makes me mad, I'll soon forget He standing next to my thighs Often times I wish, I could see thru his eyes The time we spend together, everywhere, we go and every where we've went. The time we spend together is time well spent. I hug him as he sits upon my lap Slowy, his eyes close as he begins his nap. Someday, long after he's long grown, I hope, he share this love with, children of his own.