Thursday, June 25, 2009

compatibility.....by sun sign

So, you've got your eye on a certain Cancer, but you've heard Cancers and Leos don't get along... Or you're thinking heavily about having a relationship with a Taurus, but rumor has it a Gemini is meant to be your perfect mate. Whatever your compatibility question is, look no further. It's all in the stars!
If you're looking for love - or you've already got it, astrology can provide some helpful, informative information. Our compatibility analysis can clue you into all sorts of possibilities!

Taurus
Best matches: Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn, Pisces
Worst matches: Leo, Aquarius
Opposite: Scorpio

Gemini
Best matches: Aries, Leo, Libra, Aquarius
Worst matches: Virgo, Pisces
Opposite: Sagittarius

Cancer
Best matches: Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces
Worst matches: Aries, Libra
Opposite: Capricorn

Leo
Best matches: Aries, Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius
Worst matches: Taurus, Scorpio
Opposite: Aquarius

Virgo
Best matches: Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn
Worst matches: Gemini, Sagittarius
Opposite: Pisces

Libra
Best Matches: Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius
Worst Matches: Cancer, Capricorn
Opposite: Aries

Scorpio
Best Matches: Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn, Pisces
Worst Matches: Leo, Aquarius
Opposite: Taurus

Sagittarius
Best Matches: Aries, Leo, Libra, Aquarius
Worst Matches: Virgo, Pisces
Opposite: Gemini

Capricorn
Best Matches: Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces
Worst Matches: Aries, Libra
Opposite: Cancer

Aquarius
Best Matches: Aries, Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius
Worst Matches: Taurus, Scorpio
Opposite: Leo

Pisces
Best Matches: Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn
Worst Matches: Gemini Sagittarius
Opposite: Virgo

Aries
Best matches: Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius
Worst matches: Cancer, Capricorn
Opposite: Libra

Sunday, June 21, 2009

when they are not the one...

Relationship discussions typically focus on how to meet the one, how to attract them and even keep them. But what happens when the one you're with is not the one for you? And then, what if it's taken you several months - or even years - to come to that conclusion? Should you stay or go? And when you make the decision, what do you do next?
Let's face it, if you've gotten to a place where you are doubting the validity or worthiness of your relationship, deep down you probably already know the answer. You may just be afraid or not ready to do something about it. When your gut talks - listen! And if your gut happens to be shouting at you, it might be time for you to bust a move.

Sanity checklist
We've all done the math when it comes to these types of decisions, but let's recount just in case. Now ask yourself if you're unhappy more than you're not. Is the relationship one-sided or do you deal with everything as a duo? Does your partner strengthen your sense of self or eat away at it? Do they enrich your life, or chip it down? Are you more worried about being alone or with the right person? These are tough questions that when answered honestly, will tell you what you should do.
Often times we know instantly when someone is not right for us, and other times it takes a month, a year, a decade or even a lifetime to come to such a revelation. Is time spent in the relationship, or social pressures, age, bad habits or born and bred tendencies playing a factor in your decision? Determine if your pangs of uncertainty are valid or fleeting.

Shades of green
The grass is always greener. So that being said, take some time to move through that meadow. Visualize a life without this person in it. Fast forward to months down the line. Putting the pain of the parting aside, are you fundamentally a better person without them? Does the distance bring you serenity or sadness? Do you feel freed and inspired by the prospect of meeting someone new that could be the one?
A new foundationLet's assume, after lots of self-introspection, you have decided to cut someone free. The single most important thing you can do in moving past the dissolution of a long-term relationship is to reacquaint yourself, with yourself. Whether you have been mated for months or even years, you have a set of behaviors, activities, friends and patterns that were all part of your pairing. If it was an unhealthy union, you may have given up things or people that were once important to you. Take the time to reconnect with those you lost touch with - including your inner-self!

The highs...
Look honestly at your relationship. Try to turn the focus onto your behavior as opposed to getting stuck in what a recent ex may have done to you - but be objective (don't be too hard on yourself). Start with what you were most proud of. Depending on the duration of the relationship, this could be a short or very long list, but commit to the process. It could be as basic as how you fixed his toast in the morning, on up to how you dealt with a crisis. Remember the small things, like the attention you might have taken to look your best physically - no behavior is too small. Maybe you nurtured them back to health and brought home the bacon or built them a warm and loving environment. File away those moments and traits so that you bring them forward into your next relationship. Or you might decide to leave them behind next time and that's okay, too. We all have our reasons.

The lows...
Now move on to those moments when you did not hold yourself as high as you would've liked. When you dismissed your own desires for the good of the other. Where you lost touch with good friends because your partner wanted to be together all the time. Even more worthy of attention were those times when you changed key character traits that were fundamental to your personality. As much as we would like to avoid it, in our attempt to please, stay connected, or just hold onto someone, we may bend on important matters, that we later regret. We might have swerved so much that we go on to carry a grudge.Take this information and time to develop a new sense of self and relish the opportunity to leave the mistakes and baggage of the past behind. Now that you have a realistic roadmap to expand and parlay those better qualities from the past into an opportunity to meet someone that you know is the one.

Genuine love..how to know if its real..

Love is often hard to find and can be scary to embrace. But, that isn't enough to stop most of us from hoping to find a genuine love that is lasting and true. So, when your heart is all a-flutter and romance is in the air, how can you be sure the object of your affection is feeling the same? Use your instincts as a barometer and pay attention to how they treat and interact with you. Use this check list to know if your partnership is healthy and will last an eternity.


1. Talk
There is a difference between casual dating and becoming involved, even though the former is often what leads to the latter. While the first encounters are likely to be kept light and fun, when someone is earnest dating becomes less of a game. Conversations will be more personal and sincere - give and take (not a one way street!). They become a true information exchange. You can usually tell when someone is truly listening to what you have to say, because they are drinking in your words and making mental notes, rather than just letting you speak your peace.

2. Trust
Trust is something that should be earned and someone who is genuinely interested in loving you will do their best to earn it. As all things in a relationship, there is give-and-take in the establishment of trust, because they are learning to trust you, too.

3. Honesty
When someone is being genuine, their honesty will shine through. This doesn't mean that they are going to offer up all the juicy details of their existence like an article in a gossip magazine, but they will tend to not be overly secretive or blatantly misleading. When the connection is strong and the emotion is real, people tend to be more conscientious in their words and in their deeds. A person who is genuinely interested in building a relationship is going to have concerns about what you think of them now - as well as in the future.

4. Follow through
They say they'll call, and they do. They say they'll be there at eight, and they are! Sounds so easy, right? It actually is. When it matters, people put in the extra effort. There is genuine eagerness to please that goes beyond just avoiding any disruptions or confrontations. Plans will be laid for future dates, because there is intention of keeping you coming around.

5. Acceptance
When someone is genuine about loving you, they tend to have your best interest at heart. They offer guidance and support, and tend to avoid making you feel pressured. They accept your faults and flaws, and if you're lucky - they'll find some of those quirky traits endearing.

6. Warm and fuzzy
People have very different ways of showing affection, but when someone is being affectionate, it shows! From the way they look at you to the way they touch you, genuine emotion permeates their interaction with you.

7. Plural
"I" is often replaced by "we" and future date planning becomes less and less forbidden. When you matter, you will be introduced to family and friends, because your mate is proud to have you by their side. For most people, meeting family can be a pretty big deal, because it indicates you have earned that right, and they are planning on keeping you around! When someone truly cares about you, they will put in the time. They will allow you to grow, to evolve, and to process the things you need to - even if you make some mistakes. They will find forgiveness through understanding, and be willing to meet you half-way.Through the highs and lows of love and life, a true blue partner will support your well-being as much as their own. Through it all, with a leap of faith, a love that is backed by truth and sincerity is a love that will grow for eternity.

Rellationship test....stop deceiving yourself

The newness of a relationship can take you for a nice long ride of discovery, excitement, sexual activity and pure emotional buzz. Down the road, the relationship settles in a little and eventually you live happily ever after, right? Well, not quite.

Maintaining a long-term relationship takes a lot of things - like effort, time, forgiveness, accommodating another person, courtesy, holding your tongue with the in-laws and oh, yeah, love! You don't need to take the emotional temperature of your union every hour, but you do need to know when your connection is under the weather.

With most things, if you treat it quickly, you can head off a lot of suffering. Ignoring it will only make it worse and the healing process longer. Unfortunately, some unions go past the point of no return and both people have to separate to heal. And you don't want that, so take this quick test to see how your're doing before you reach a point of no return.

Examine these three areas:
1) Touch and sex

How's the physicality of your relationship? Sex and love are not the same thing. But if you love someone in a deep romantic way, you should be pretty excited to have sex with them! One telling sign of your physical connection is that you are having sex often enough for both partners. Withholding sex isn't fair. Insisting on sex isn't fair either. You have to talk about each other's sexual needs and be willing to at least, the very least, meet halfway. You must understand that sexual needs are human and incredibly important. Despite vows and good intentions, if someone is not having these needs met over a period of time, chances are that they will get these needs filled elsewhere.

On a daily basis, are you hugging, kissing, holding hands or even touching each other at all? If your physical connection is totally lacking you must be willing to seek help or you are not valuing your relationship. You are packing up emotionally to leave or to be left. Start with hugging. Start with kissing. Then you'd better start talking.

2) Active listening:

How's the listening (not the talking)? We all want to be heard, but if your main goal in your relationship is to have someone to listen to you, you are not practicing love, you are turning your partner into an audience. Both people have to be more committed to listening than talking to go the distance. Are you both actively listening to each other? This means not watching television, looking at a hand-held device, interrupting or burying yourself in distraction.

empathetic listening is a desire to hear what your partner is saying and engage in an emotional understanding of what is being said. You are affirming your connection by simply making eye contact, nodding and giving attention. Let them know they are being heard. If you are asked for advice, give it. But you'll find that asking for advice rarely happens. Most of the time, the partner just needs to be heard by the person that matters most in their life - you.

3) Mutual interest:

Finally, is the relationship unfolding or imploding? Healthy couples engage in perpetual courtship. That doesn't mean more coffee dates with a series of questions and answers (but it could!). The bottom line is shared experience and communication. It means experiencing life together and getting excited to see how your partner reacts when you give a present, how they tend to your life, the fun of travel to a new place together. With each experience you are learning more about your partner. The union is still unfolding, both familiar and new all at the same time.

The mistake that people make is putting the responsibility for this on the other person without ever taking it upon themselves to surprise, delight, seduce and deepen the relationship by their own actions. Things grow or atrophy. If you are not still discovering your partner, the relationship will temporarily go into a dormant period.This is a crucial time to turn things around. Both people must increase their commitment to put the relationship first. Even if there is a general feeling of boredom, beneath the surface a slow anger is building. It can look active or passive, but it's there. Commitment is a beautiful thing. But if either partner feels they are committed to something that no longer delights them, it will feel like a ball and chain.
Asking these questions can feel painful if you think you are coming out on the less healthy end of things. One way to alleviate this pain is to bring it to your partner. Ask these questions together. Often one partner's perception of how it's going can differ greatly from the other.If you both agree that one area - or all areas - are at a crucial period, stop everything and go back to basics. Why did you come together in the first place? What can you do to put the relationship first again? At times like this, the gift of love calls for practicing more love than ever before. And the practice of love is the most sacred work you can ever do.

fathers day...

..we dont always remember this sort of things..but anyways my dad is the best sha..everyone knows that...he is definitely better than your dad..na lie??

anyway yours truely dressed p for worship this morning but had to change her mind because her spirit was willing but her flesh was weak..this malaria medicine no go let person rest

ok oh had to stay back while sis went. he called to check up on me..i picked it and he said he didnt have credit and all that but he would call later...if u ask me i call this medicine after death..when i needed u you were not there...so calling me every minute now wont make sense naaa...abi wetin u think?

anyways the good girl that i am, i squeezed myself of N500box and bought him credit..but didnt pick any of his calls...my people its for the best jare...it will pain now but he will thank me later...dont worry call me if u want to know the full jist

but it ended up being a text message competition. anyways i sha got my opinion communicated to him...if he has a better suggestion then lets hear it..

am tired now (this malaria sef) so let me rest small ok...bye dont worry when am well i will give u plenty gossips about others but for now its only me ooo

Saturday, June 20, 2009

call center test...

...its been a while since i did all these aptitude tests..here comes another one

Eff took me there...i was too weak to drive myself due to my malaria recovery...by the way how is it that when u take malaria medicine you feel worse than you were feeling with the symptoms...i tire for all these atisunate abi wetin they dey call am....cant someone get a drug that would make u IMMUNE to malaria instead of all these drugs that are supposed to cure malaria but make u feel useless for days first before curing the malaria.

anyway back to my story...i got there in time...did all the clearance and stuff..then to the main test verbal aptitude and the likes..then the very ones i want to talk about...language something something...(av forgotten) but the koko was that you would hear the questions in a dialect of your choice then you choose your answer in english...thats like the funniest test i have ever had..anyway i blasted that one (the guru that i am) and lo and behold, they were calling the results immediately....

moderator said ''if i call your name you come out of this class'' am thinking to myself..pls dont call my name pls call my name...he called the first the second the third the fourth and then i heard my number follwed by my name...at first was shocked...did i fail? only one way to find out

we all waited outside till he finished calling the names then he came outside....lo and behold...'am sorry but you guys didnt make it..but we still have your names in our database and will contact u for future purposes..in my head was ''what the fcuk'' after spending how many hours here..as we were about to head to the door he calls back and says we actually made it...and am thinking..''does this guy think this is who wants to be a millonaire? that wasnt funny at all ooo

anyway we did two more tests and were invited for an interview...mine is on wednesday...the koko is hope these people (whoever they are) can afford me shaaaa...me am not a job seeker

later today he called..i had to pick it not to seem rude..i actually miss him but i really think this is for the best..but then he calls again later in the evening and i had to force myself not to pick it...i will get there..by fire or by force...

anyway this headache is getting worse...got to go

Thursday, June 18, 2009

happy birthday to you

i think it was a good idea that i didnt make it to work

am sure it just felt a man going to the club without his wife....

alot would definitely happen dont you think?

anyways thank God for the other...i would have been so dejected today

moral of the story...always appreciate those who love you

a friend in need

.....the best time to know if someone cares about you is to fall sick

wierd abi?...when you see people everyday and they claim to care about you...just fall sick and be out of their sight then you would know the true meaning of 'out of sight is out of mind'

while on the other hand, the ones you disregard are the ones that truely show you love and care in your time of need...

anyways thanks to all those who cared about me while i was ill and to those who forgot about me...thanks all the same for making me see the handwritting on the wall

got to go take my meds

see u later

cough no gree me go work

...but then again i should say good riddance cos if not for the cold and the fact that i didnt go to work i wouldnt have had the time to create my own personal blog.

well this is just an intro...i hope i dont say more than my mouth here...lol