I read a very interesting report from The Special Revolution Teachings about money.
In this report they suggest that there are two main views people have of money.
The vast majority of us look at money as an end.
What they mean is that most people look at accumulating money as an end in itself.
We are all so concerned about money or rather the lack of it that our objective is to hoard as much as possible to feel secure.
The authors then go on to suggest that we should consider money purely as a means.
By this they mean that money is simply in our possession purely to be exchanged for something we really want.
We should be grateful every time we spend money as we are exchanging it for something we want and should give us pleasure.
This may seem strange when paying taxes but we should be grateful as some money is used for such things as refuse collection etc. The alternative is rubbish piled high
I'm not sure that I have the faith to believe that by being grateful I will always have the money replaced but it's an interesting theory.
Gorgeous,Techno and I had a nice meal out yesterday although Gorgeous is suffering from jet lag following her successful trip to Malaysia.
Joke for today:- Mother to son "Did you just swallow the money I gave to you? Of course was the reply. It was my lunch money"
On this day:- 30th January
In 1933 Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany.
In 1961 the contraceptive pill goes on sale in the UK.
John F.Beaumont
That doesn't seem right for taxes etc but if you think about what the taxes provide such as refuse coleection we should still be grateful. The alternative would be piled high rubbish!
It's certainly an interesting way of looking at money.
I'm not sure that I have the faith that spending with gratefulness will mean more money coming my way.
However as they point out would you rather look back on your life at all the things you have done with your money or look at a statement which just shows some figures?
We had a good day shopping yesterday and Gorgeous, Techno and I had a nice meal out although Gorgeous is suffering from jet lag following her successful visit to Malaysia.
John F.Beaumont
Showing posts with label Malaysia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Malaysia. Show all posts
Sunday, 30 January 2011
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Worked in out at last!
We have been trying to work out how to remove a board which is in front of the washing machine. (The machine is enclosed)
Taken ages but Techno finally worked out how to do it this morning. You just have to remove a board in front of the cooker which fits against the washing machine board.
It is just clipped in. Doh!
Anyrate we can now get the washing machine people out to look at it.
Gorgeous is still in Malaysia. It appears to have been a very successful visit so far although she doesn't seem to be getting the support she should from one person. Still she will cope admirably I'm sure.
Fortunately the weather is quite mild at the moment so we haven't had to put the heating on too high.
Joke for today:- A man finishes a terible round of golf. "I've never played so badly like that before" "Really sir" replies the caddie "so you've played before have you?
On this day:- January 25th
In 1924 the first Winter Olympics started.
In 1759 Robert Burns was born and in 1874 Somerset Maugham was also born.
Taken ages but Techno finally worked out how to do it this morning. You just have to remove a board in front of the cooker which fits against the washing machine board.
It is just clipped in. Doh!
Anyrate we can now get the washing machine people out to look at it.
Gorgeous is still in Malaysia. It appears to have been a very successful visit so far although she doesn't seem to be getting the support she should from one person. Still she will cope admirably I'm sure.
Fortunately the weather is quite mild at the moment so we haven't had to put the heating on too high.
Joke for today:- A man finishes a terible round of golf. "I've never played so badly like that before" "Really sir" replies the caddie "so you've played before have you?
On this day:- January 25th
In 1924 the first Winter Olympics started.
In 1759 Robert Burns was born and in 1874 Somerset Maugham was also born.
Monday, 24 January 2011
Malaysia continued
Gorgeous had a free day yesterday before returning to her business meetings.
She certainly seems to be enjoying herself.
Apparently there is a very large sort of aviary in Kuala Lumpur with all sorts of birds native and from other parts of the world.
Whilst Gorgeous was there she delved into her bag and before she knew it two blue parrots landed on her shoulders. (one each side)
They then proceeded to tug at her hair. Looking for nesting material?
Unfortunately she didn't get a photo of this although other people did.
If you want to see some of her picture then feel free to visit her blog.
Joke for today:- A boat carrying blue paint collides with another carrying red paint.Apparently the crews were marooned.
On this day;- January 24th
In 1965 Sir Winston Churchill died
In 1916 conscription introduced in Britain.
In 76AD Hadrian of the wall fame was born
John F.Beaumont
She certainly seems to be enjoying herself.
Apparently there is a very large sort of aviary in Kuala Lumpur with all sorts of birds native and from other parts of the world.
Whilst Gorgeous was there she delved into her bag and before she knew it two blue parrots landed on her shoulders. (one each side)
They then proceeded to tug at her hair. Looking for nesting material?
Unfortunately she didn't get a photo of this although other people did.
If you want to see some of her picture then feel free to visit her blog.
Joke for today:- A boat carrying blue paint collides with another carrying red paint.Apparently the crews were marooned.
On this day;- January 24th
In 1965 Sir Winston Churchill died
In 1916 conscription introduced in Britain.
In 76AD Hadrian of the wall fame was born
John F.Beaumont
Saturday, 22 January 2011
They get younger every day
I went to the doctor's yesterday fortunately about nothing serious thsnk goodness.
My previous doctor has moved on so I met my new doctor for the first time.
She is young enough to be my grand-daughter!
Dr Watson (yes that really is her name)seems very efficient but also has a very nice kind manner.
In fact we had a bit of a laugh.
It's very nice when you get someone who is not only professional at their job but has a pleasing personality to go with it.
Gorgeous seems to be having a great time in Malaysia although she seems to be working hard as well.
Not that I would expect anything different because she too is very professional with a lovely personality.
Joke for today:- A single herring can produce over a million offspring. Goodness knows how many a married one can produce.
On this day:- 22nd January
In 1949 Chinese leader Mao Tse-Tung marched into Peking to make the communists virtual masters of China
In 1905 at least 500 people were killed when Cossack troops fired on a march to the Winter Palace in St Petersburg,Russia
John F.Beaumont
My previous doctor has moved on so I met my new doctor for the first time.
She is young enough to be my grand-daughter!
Dr Watson (yes that really is her name)seems very efficient but also has a very nice kind manner.
In fact we had a bit of a laugh.
It's very nice when you get someone who is not only professional at their job but has a pleasing personality to go with it.
Gorgeous seems to be having a great time in Malaysia although she seems to be working hard as well.
Not that I would expect anything different because she too is very professional with a lovely personality.
Joke for today:- A single herring can produce over a million offspring. Goodness knows how many a married one can produce.
On this day:- 22nd January
In 1949 Chinese leader Mao Tse-Tung marched into Peking to make the communists virtual masters of China
In 1905 at least 500 people were killed when Cossack troops fired on a march to the Winter Palace in St Petersburg,Russia
John F.Beaumont
Friday, 21 January 2011
Lovely Weather
We are having some lovely weather this week.
Sure the nights are cold and there is quite a sharp frost in the mornings but it just makes the air nice and crisp.
The rest of the days have been lovely and sunny. It is almost as if spring is here.
A bit different for Gorgeous who is in Malaysia on business where the temp is over 30 degrees C.
Actually i think the bulbs are a bit confused as they are quite advanced for the time of year.
I'm being a typical Englishman here by talking about the weather.
It isn't surprising really that we are renowned for this as we do have quite a lot of rapid changes in the weather albeit normally not too severe when compared with other places.
Let's have a joke:- An expectant father rings the hospital to see how his wife is getting on. Unfortunately he is connected to a cricket match commentary box. "How's it going" asks the man."Great" is the reply "We've got four out and hope to have the rest out before tea. The last one was a duck"
On this day:- 21st January
The following were born on this day:-
In 1824 "Stonewall" Jackson
In 1905 Christian Dior
In 1925 Telly Savalas
In 1940 Jack Niklaus
and in 1941 Placido Domingo
John F.Beaumont
Sure the nights are cold and there is quite a sharp frost in the mornings but it just makes the air nice and crisp.
The rest of the days have been lovely and sunny. It is almost as if spring is here.
A bit different for Gorgeous who is in Malaysia on business where the temp is over 30 degrees C.
Actually i think the bulbs are a bit confused as they are quite advanced for the time of year.
I'm being a typical Englishman here by talking about the weather.
It isn't surprising really that we are renowned for this as we do have quite a lot of rapid changes in the weather albeit normally not too severe when compared with other places.
Let's have a joke:- An expectant father rings the hospital to see how his wife is getting on. Unfortunately he is connected to a cricket match commentary box. "How's it going" asks the man."Great" is the reply "We've got four out and hope to have the rest out before tea. The last one was a duck"
On this day:- 21st January
The following were born on this day:-
In 1824 "Stonewall" Jackson
In 1905 Christian Dior
In 1925 Telly Savalas
In 1940 Jack Niklaus
and in 1941 Placido Domingo
John F.Beaumont
Thursday, 20 January 2011
The Trip to Malaysia
Gorgeous has arrived for her business trip in Malaysia.
She certainly seems to be enjoying herself. Very positive about both Malaysia and her job.
Mind you I was surprised when I looked up the telephone books I have and there was no mention of international dialling codes. Plenty of adverts!
I had to ring directory enquiries. First number I rang they couldn't help me and I was directed to another number.
Oh wasn't life far less complicated in my youth. You could get information without being persuaded to part with your hard earned cash in other areas.
It's a bit like mobile phones. All I want a phone for is to ring people if I need to contact them.
No I don't need to know what the temperature will be in Western Australia tomorrow or to play some childish game!
Enough of my rant.
Let's have a joke:- A doctor tells a woman she musn't touch anything alcoholic.So she gets a divorce.
On this day:- January 20th
In 1936 King George V died.Edward VIII becomes king.
In 1896 George Burns was born and in 1930 Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin followed him
John F.Beaumont
She certainly seems to be enjoying herself. Very positive about both Malaysia and her job.
Mind you I was surprised when I looked up the telephone books I have and there was no mention of international dialling codes. Plenty of adverts!
I had to ring directory enquiries. First number I rang they couldn't help me and I was directed to another number.
Oh wasn't life far less complicated in my youth. You could get information without being persuaded to part with your hard earned cash in other areas.
It's a bit like mobile phones. All I want a phone for is to ring people if I need to contact them.
No I don't need to know what the temperature will be in Western Australia tomorrow or to play some childish game!
Enough of my rant.
Let's have a joke:- A doctor tells a woman she musn't touch anything alcoholic.So she gets a divorce.
On this day:- January 20th
In 1936 King George V died.Edward VIII becomes king.
In 1896 George Burns was born and in 1930 Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin followed him
John F.Beaumont
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
The Silent Witness
I saw the second part of Silent Witness last night which I thoroughly enjoyed.
This programme has been running for some time now and I thought was getting a little stale.
However I am delighted that the new series seems to be the best ever.
Really good with excellent story lines and nice little twists at the end.
Yesterday I had a phone call from the agents looking after my property at Sunderland.
The boiler has gone wrong and really needs to be replaced at a price of £850. Ouch!
I'm a little annoyed since the current boiler was supposed to be new back in 2006 but I think the then agents put in a second hand boiler.
Never mind it's only money.
Techno put in a new blog for me last night.
It's called John Beaumont-Online Business Thoughts.
This is a blog which showcases some of the many online articles which I have previously published.
Feel free to visit if interested.
I've now heard from Gorgeous that she has arrived in Malaysia ok.
She seems to have had quite a good journey but is obviously very tired.
I will catch up with her later.
Joke for today:- Did you hear about the farmer who won an award? He was outstanding in the field.
On this day:- 19th January
In 1736 James Watt of steam engine fame was born and in 1807 Robert E Lee entered the world followed in 1809 by Edgar Allan Poe
John F.Beaumont
This programme has been running for some time now and I thought was getting a little stale.
However I am delighted that the new series seems to be the best ever.
Really good with excellent story lines and nice little twists at the end.
Yesterday I had a phone call from the agents looking after my property at Sunderland.
The boiler has gone wrong and really needs to be replaced at a price of £850. Ouch!
I'm a little annoyed since the current boiler was supposed to be new back in 2006 but I think the then agents put in a second hand boiler.
Never mind it's only money.
Techno put in a new blog for me last night.
It's called John Beaumont-Online Business Thoughts.
This is a blog which showcases some of the many online articles which I have previously published.
Feel free to visit if interested.
I've now heard from Gorgeous that she has arrived in Malaysia ok.
She seems to have had quite a good journey but is obviously very tired.
I will catch up with her later.
Joke for today:- Did you hear about the farmer who won an award? He was outstanding in the field.
On this day:- 19th January
In 1736 James Watt of steam engine fame was born and in 1807 Robert E Lee entered the world followed in 1809 by Edgar Allan Poe
John F.Beaumont
Monday, 17 January 2011
CSI New York
I was very disappointed in the latest episode of CSI New York.
For a start the story was unbelieveable. Adam just happens to see a girl being murdered on the internet which just happens to be in new York"
However what really did surprise me, and also Techno who was watching with me, was the fight scene on the top of the Crime Lab building.
The stunt man filling in for Adam looked nothing like him and was so obviously a different person that Techno and I both laughed.
Come on CSI New York with the all the modern equipment you have at your disposal that scene shouldn't have been so amateurish.
The other laugh we had was that the first rescuers to arrive had been some streets away. Where was all the help which should have been available from the people in the building?
They were on top of the crime lab for heaven's sake!
Gorgeous is getting ready for her business trip to Malaysia. This is her first trip so she is a little bit nervous but she will cope fine.
Joke for today:- My friend died in a bowl of muesli. A strong currant pulled him in.
On this day. 17th January
In 1977 Gary Gilmore was executed by shooting in Provo Utah.He was found guilty of murdering two students at Brigham Young University.
In 1942 (good year!) Muhammad Ali was born
John F. Beaumont
For a start the story was unbelieveable. Adam just happens to see a girl being murdered on the internet which just happens to be in new York"
However what really did surprise me, and also Techno who was watching with me, was the fight scene on the top of the Crime Lab building.
The stunt man filling in for Adam looked nothing like him and was so obviously a different person that Techno and I both laughed.
Come on CSI New York with the all the modern equipment you have at your disposal that scene shouldn't have been so amateurish.
The other laugh we had was that the first rescuers to arrive had been some streets away. Where was all the help which should have been available from the people in the building?
They were on top of the crime lab for heaven's sake!
Gorgeous is getting ready for her business trip to Malaysia. This is her first trip so she is a little bit nervous but she will cope fine.
Joke for today:- My friend died in a bowl of muesli. A strong currant pulled him in.
On this day. 17th January
In 1977 Gary Gilmore was executed by shooting in Provo Utah.He was found guilty of murdering two students at Brigham Young University.
In 1942 (good year!) Muhammad Ali was born
John F. Beaumont
Sunday, 16 January 2011
Susannah York
Oh dear one of my favourite actresses has just died.
I always thought that Susannah York had one of the most prettiest of faces and a nice husky voice.
However perhaps the nicest thing said about her was from her son who praised her as a mother not an actress.
What with Jean Simmons also dying recently I am beginning to show my age! (21)
Gorgeous is getting ready for her business trip to Malaysia although her sciatica has flared up again.
I hope it won't give her problems on her trip.
Joke for today:-Mothers of teenagers know why some animals eat their young.
On this day:- 16th January
In 1937 Du Pont patented Nylon.
In 1853 Andre Michelin of tyre fame was born
John F.Beaumont
In 1909 Ethel Merman was born
I always thought that Susannah York had one of the most prettiest of faces and a nice husky voice.
However perhaps the nicest thing said about her was from her son who praised her as a mother not an actress.
What with Jean Simmons also dying recently I am beginning to show my age! (21)
Gorgeous is getting ready for her business trip to Malaysia although her sciatica has flared up again.
I hope it won't give her problems on her trip.
Joke for today:-Mothers of teenagers know why some animals eat their young.
On this day:- 16th January
In 1937 Du Pont patented Nylon.
In 1853 Andre Michelin of tyre fame was born
John F.Beaumont
In 1909 Ethel Merman was born
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
Doggy friends.
When I took the Hubble Bubble (dog) for a walk the other day he disappeared into the mist.
I spent nearly 20 minutes searching for him when he suddenly came back with Poppy his friend.
He had gone off for a walk with Poppy and her owner.
Strangely yesterday the reverse happened.
I was over the fields when Poppy suddenly appeared and wanted to come for a walk with us!
Nice to have friends.
Gorgeous is getting ready for her trip to Malaysia.
It is a business trip and I think she is a little concerned about how the meetings will go.
Still she is very capable so she will handle it all very well.
Joke for today:- A barking dog never bites. Well at least whilst he is barking.
On this day:- 12th January
In 1976 Agatha Christie died
In 1904 Henry Ford achieved a new land speed record of 91.37 mph.
John F.Beaumont
I spent nearly 20 minutes searching for him when he suddenly came back with Poppy his friend.
He had gone off for a walk with Poppy and her owner.
Strangely yesterday the reverse happened.
I was over the fields when Poppy suddenly appeared and wanted to come for a walk with us!
Nice to have friends.
Gorgeous is getting ready for her trip to Malaysia.
It is a business trip and I think she is a little concerned about how the meetings will go.
Still she is very capable so she will handle it all very well.
Joke for today:- A barking dog never bites. Well at least whilst he is barking.
On this day:- 12th January
In 1976 Agatha Christie died
In 1904 Henry Ford achieved a new land speed record of 91.37 mph.
John F.Beaumont
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