Humor and Stress Management
For some it might take a cup of coffee, for others a few rounds of beer or any other booze you can get your hands on, to relax after a hard day's work. Well, I'm guilty of that one myself--although I haven't been caught half-naked, wearing a lampshade on my head after a few rounds of rum... in a long time! Okay, I'm sorry and apologize to everyone if you get nightmares about imagining me in that state of drunken stupor!
Just please, don't even ask how that one happened!
It's interesting, how different people get through the times in life when they're faced with vein-popping stress. Some people rely on their religious faith. Others drink too much, or take drugs. Some people use the new-age stuff like Zen or Yoga. I personally, tend to clench my jaws til my teeth break.
Humor is the absolute best medicine for stress. A good laugh can actually physically release the stress, and help you forget your problems for awhile. It's better to laugh while facing your troubles with a clear mind, than to face them angry, with a clouded vision. One of my favorite "funny guys" would have to be Woody Allen. This guy has that off-the-wall sense of humor and dry wit, that cracks me up. You can probably talk to him about almost anything, and he'd mock the subject and you'll end up laughing, rather than being upset about it.
Here are some of Woody's more quotable quotes:
1. "Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons."
2. "I believe there is something out there watching us. Unfortunately, it's the government."
3. "There are worse things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman?"
On relationships......
4. "Love is the answer, but while you're waiting for the answer, sex raises some pretty interesting questions."
5. "A fast word about oral contraception. I asked a girl to go to bed with me, she said 'no.'"
On everyday life......
6. "Basically my wife was immature. I'd be at home in the bath and she'd come in and sink my boats."
7. "I am not afraid of death, I just don't want to be there when it happens."
8. "I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose."
9. "If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans."
And to sum things up.......
10. "The talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don't have."
I found this great video on youtube about having a sense of humor! Enjoy! Kat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcF7FHc1eSc
Showing posts with label getting old. Show all posts
Showing posts with label getting old. Show all posts
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Welcome to the world of "getting old!"
THE GOLDEN YEARS? Yeah, right!
I'm really tired of this "getting old" stuff.
I long for before.......before gravity took it's toll with the wrinkles and sags. Before everything hurt all the time. Before I was too tired to do anything fun. Before...before...before!
We are starting this blog for numerous reasons. #1 To rant about the problems of being 50-something, and getting old fast. #2 To share ideas on issues of health, chronic pain, etc.
#3 Have a little fun while we're at it.
Stay tuned--we hope to post at least 3-4 times per week. Hopefully you will find our posts to be interesting and informative, and you'll get a little laugh once in awhile.
Have a GREAT weekend!
Kat
A little laugh to start your weekend!
SENIORS UNDER ATTACK:THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT HERE IN OUR OWN COUNTRY! We Must Stop This Immediately !
Have you noticed that stairs are getting steeper . Groceries are heavier . And, everything is farther away. Yesterday I walked to the corner and I was dumbfounded to discover how long our street had become!
And, you know, people are less considerate now, especially the young ones. They speak in whispers all the time! If you ask them to speak up they just keep repeating themselves, endlessly mouthing the same silent message until they're red in the face! What do they think I am, a lip reader?
I also think they are much younger than I was at the same age. On the other hand, people my own age are so much older than I am. I ran into an old friend the other day and she has aged so much that she didn't even recognize me. I got to thinking about the poor dear while I was combing my hair this morning, and in doing so, I glanced at my own reflection well, REALLY NOW - even mirrors are not made the way they used to be!
Another thing, everyone drives so fast these days! You're risking life and limb if you happen to pull onto the freeway in front of them. All I can say is, their brakes must wear out awfully fast, the way I see them screech and swerve in my rear view mirror.
Clothing manufacturers are less civilized these days. Why else would they suddenly start labeling a size 10 or 12 dress as 18 or 20? Do they think no one notices? The people who make bathroom scales are pulling the same prank. Do they think I actually "believe" the number I see on that dial? HA! I would never let myself weigh that much!
Just who do these people think they're fooling? I'd like to call up someone in authority to report what's going on -- but the telephone company is in on the conspiracy too: they've printed the phone books in such small type that no one could ever find a number in there!
All I can do is pass along this warning:WE ARE UNDER ATTACK! Unless something drastic happens, pretty soon everyone will have to suffer these awful indignities. PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO WE CAN GET THIS CONSPIRACY STOPPED!
PS: I am sending this to you in a larger font size, because something has happened to my computer's fonts - they are smaller than they once were.
I'm really tired of this "getting old" stuff.
I long for before.......before gravity took it's toll with the wrinkles and sags. Before everything hurt all the time. Before I was too tired to do anything fun. Before...before...before!
We are starting this blog for numerous reasons. #1 To rant about the problems of being 50-something, and getting old fast. #2 To share ideas on issues of health, chronic pain, etc.
#3 Have a little fun while we're at it.
Stay tuned--we hope to post at least 3-4 times per week. Hopefully you will find our posts to be interesting and informative, and you'll get a little laugh once in awhile.
Have a GREAT weekend!
Kat
A little laugh to start your weekend!
SENIORS UNDER ATTACK:THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT HERE IN OUR OWN COUNTRY! We Must Stop This Immediately !
Have you noticed that stairs are getting steeper . Groceries are heavier . And, everything is farther away. Yesterday I walked to the corner and I was dumbfounded to discover how long our street had become!
And, you know, people are less considerate now, especially the young ones. They speak in whispers all the time! If you ask them to speak up they just keep repeating themselves, endlessly mouthing the same silent message until they're red in the face! What do they think I am, a lip reader?
I also think they are much younger than I was at the same age. On the other hand, people my own age are so much older than I am. I ran into an old friend the other day and she has aged so much that she didn't even recognize me. I got to thinking about the poor dear while I was combing my hair this morning, and in doing so, I glanced at my own reflection well, REALLY NOW - even mirrors are not made the way they used to be!
Another thing, everyone drives so fast these days! You're risking life and limb if you happen to pull onto the freeway in front of them. All I can say is, their brakes must wear out awfully fast, the way I see them screech and swerve in my rear view mirror.
Clothing manufacturers are less civilized these days. Why else would they suddenly start labeling a size 10 or 12 dress as 18 or 20? Do they think no one notices? The people who make bathroom scales are pulling the same prank. Do they think I actually "believe" the number I see on that dial? HA! I would never let myself weigh that much!
Just who do these people think they're fooling? I'd like to call up someone in authority to report what's going on -- but the telephone company is in on the conspiracy too: they've printed the phone books in such small type that no one could ever find a number in there!
All I can do is pass along this warning:WE ARE UNDER ATTACK! Unless something drastic happens, pretty soon everyone will have to suffer these awful indignities. PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO WE CAN GET THIS CONSPIRACY STOPPED!
PS: I am sending this to you in a larger font size, because something has happened to my computer's fonts - they are smaller than they once were.
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