I know I should be working...

Word of the Day for Saturday, October 27, 2007

impecunious \im-pih-KYOO-nee-uhs\, adjective:

Not having money; habitually without money; poor.

Her father, Bronson, was a respected but impecunious New England transcendentalist who had 'no gift for money making', according to [Louisa May] Alcott's journal.'
-- "Blood and Thunder in Concord", New York Times, September 10, 1995

He had gotten to know Garibaldi during the impecunious soldier's last years and would send him woolen socks, underwear, and money.
-- Tag Gallagher, The Adventures of Roberto Rossellini

It may be urged that an impecunious defendant would be unable to bear the expense of an appeal and would have to let it go by default.
-- Charles C. Nott Jr., "Coddling the Criminal", The Atlantic, February 1911

Impecunious is derived from Latin im-, in-, "not" + pecuniosus, "rich," from pecunia, "property in cattle, hence money," from pecu, "livestock."

I just couldn't wait to post this.  Ka relate jud ko.  Hehehe.

I think the universe is trying to tell me something... :P

Back to work sa ko.

Multiply

http://maiakei.multiply.com/journal/item/212/Medical_advances_do_not_help_the_poor_of_Cebu
A friend of mine describes in graphic detail how horrible our health care system has become. Not for the faint of heart. A must-read wake-up call for everyone.

Whoa! Mimi Looks Amazing!

Came across this latest promo pic of Mimi and I can't believe how great she looks. Ok, granted that this pic's probably been airbrushed, still, Mimi looks really vibrant. Britney should probably take a page from her book. Can't wait for the new Mariah Carey album to drop. Hope it's gonna break even more records. But even if it doesn't, I'm still buying an original copy, bahala na nang leaked copies dha. :P

HBO: Entourage

http://www.hbo.com/entourage/

Mariah Carey -- the Diva, the Artist, the Woman

http://www.mariahcarey.com/

Heroes TV Show on NBC: NBC Official Site

http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/

At least former love interest sa character ni Milo (Peter Petrelli)...

The Heroes Personality Test

Your Score: Simone Deveaux

You scored 62 Idealism, 50 Nonconformity, 33 Nerdiness

You think you can paint the future. Fine, paint one without me. Congratulations, you're Simone Deveaux! You are a loving, dedicated person with a variety of creative interests. You may however, fall in love a little too easily. Your best quality: You are a romantic Your worst quality: You are a romantic 

My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 99% on Idealism

You scored higher than 99% on Nonconformity

You scored higher than 99% on Nerdiness

hmmm... katag-an lagi ni cla. creepy! hehehe. thanks for sharing dith! nalingaw ko. :P i'm worried na i've lost nonconformist points na diay pro at least i still have my idealism to fall back on. for me, that's a good thing.in moderation ra bitaw.

Real Friends

Ok, so I got this sms recently from one of the sweetest person I know. It goes:

"It's just something that happens as you grow up...


You realize it's less important to have many friends...


and it's more important to have real ones."


I know the message was really simple, but it really got the wheels in my brain moving. Why the heck am I wasting all this time trying to please everybody and be everyone's friend? I mean, there's nothing wrong with it, but it's stealing precious time, time that I could've spent fostering stronger relationships with the ones who REALLY matter... the ones who have stood by me through thick and thin, in sickness and in health. No, no, there's no til death do us part. I'm saving that for my future husband (if I ever find him before I turn 60, right I? hihihi). Seriously though, I know who my real friends are. I may have momentarily forgotten who they are amidst all the hustle and bustle of work and play and everything in between (and my PC of course) but now it's all coming back to me. You gals and guys know who you are and I know you'll always be there. So thank you! We may not see each other that often but when we do, ah... perfection! It's amazing how warm and fuzzy the feeling of having you in my life is. And for that, I'm grateful. Thank you for making my life a whole lot better. You're all amazing. In fact, I'd even go as far as calling you HEROES -- cuz you've definitely saved my life countless times. GRAZIE MI AMICI! Mi manchi! :)

P.S.

Thanks, Julie, for the sms. Inspiring, as always. That's just the kind of person you are and that's the way we like it. God bless you for being such an inspiration to us all.

Real Friends

Ok, so I got this sms recently from one of the sweetest person I know. It goes:

"It's just something that happens as you grow up...


You realize it's less important to have many friends...


and it's more important to have real ones."


I know the message was really simple, but it really got the wheels in my brain moving. Why the heck am I wasting all this time trying to please everybody and be everyone's friend? I mean, there's nothing wrong with it, but it's stealing precious time, time that I could've spent fostering stronger relationships with the ones who REALLY matter... the ones who have stood by me through thick and thin, in sickness and in health. No, no, no, there's no til death do us part here. I'm saving that for my future husband (if I ever find him before I turn 60, right I? hihihi). Seriously though, I know who my real friends are. I may have momentarily forgotten who they are amidst all the hustle and bustle of work and play and everything in between (and my PC of course) but now it's all coming back to me. You gals and guys know who you are and I know you'll always be there. So thank you! We may not see each other that often but when we do, ah... perfection! It's amazing how warm and fuzzy the feeling of having you in my life is. And for that, I'm grateful. Thank you for making my life a whole lot better. You're all amazing. In fact, I'd even go as far as calling you HEROES -- cuz you've definitely saved my life countless times. GRAZIE MI AMICI! Mi manchi! :)

P.S.

Thanks, Julie, for the sms. Inspiring, as always. That's just the kind of person you are and that's the way we like it. God bless you for being such an inspiration to us all.