Grass is Greener?

If You're Happy...

The Business Plan

As a boat docked into a tiny seaside village, a visiting businessman complimented the local fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them.
 
"Not very long," answered the fisherman.
 
"But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the businessman. The fisherman explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family.
 
The businessman asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?"


 

"I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife. In the evenings, I go into the village to see my friends, play the guitar, and sing a few songs...I have a full life."
 

The businessman interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard, and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat."
 
"And after that?" asked the fisherman.
 
"With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. You can then leave this little village and move to the city, Los Angeles, or even New York City! From there you can direct your huge new enterprise."


 
"How long would that take?" asked the fisherman.
 
"Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years," replied the businessman.
 
"And after that?"
 
"Afterwards? Well my Friend, That's when it gets really interesting," answered the businessman, laughing. "When your business gets really big, you can start selling stocks and make millions!"
 
"Millions? Really? And after that?" said the fisherman.
 

"After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings doing what you like and enjoying your friends."

Dental Floss

Do not glance at the end until you have looked at the three photos!

Pay close attention to each scene, tricky Colgate has created a very ingenious advertising campaign to promote their dental floss.

But...before I explain to you the main detail of these images, I will let you observe them quietly on your own.


COUPLE 1





COUPLE 2





COUPLE 3




Alright...
 
Now that you've had time to quietly observe the images...


* In the first photograph, you might have noticed that the woman has six fingers on her left hand.


* In the second photograph, a phantom arm is floating behind the man.


* And in the third photograph, the man has only one ear.


 
The campaign attained its purpose.  It proved that food debris on your teeth draws more attention than any physical defect does.

 
How well did you do??

 
Most people will fail…how about you?

 

So now you know that no matter what physical "defect" you might feel self-conscious about, just stick a chunk of spinach between your front teeth and no one will notice anything else about you! 

Test for Dementia

It's that time of year to take our annual senior citizen test…some of you may have previously taken the following test but it needs to be taken yearly.
Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it's important to keep mentally alert. If you don't use it, you lose it! Below is a very private way to gauge your loss or non-loss of intelligence. Take the test presented here to determine if you're losing it or not. The spaces below are so you don't see the answers until you've made your answer.
 
OK, relax, clear your mind and begin.
 
1. What do you put in a toaster?
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Answer: "bread." If you said "toast," give up now and do something else.
Try not to hurt yourself If you said, bread, go to Question 2.

2. Say "silk" five times. Now spell "silk." What do cows drink?
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Answer: Cows drink water. If you said "milk," don't attempt the next question. Your brain is over-stressed and may even overheat. Content yourself with reading a more appropriate literature such as Auto World. However, if you said "water", proceed to question 3.
 
3. If a red house is made from red bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks, what is a green house made from?
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Answer: Greenhouses are made from glass. If you said "green bricks," why the hell are you still reading these???
If you said "glass," go on to Question 4.
 
4. It's twenty years ago, and a plane is flying at 20,000 feet over Germany (If you will recall, Germany at the time was politically divided into West Germany and East Germany.) Anyway, during the flight, TWO engines! Fail. The pilot, realizing that the last remaining engine is also failing, decides on a crash landing procedure. Unfortunately the engine fails before he can do so and the plane fatally crashes smack in the middle of "no man's land" between East Germany and West Germany. Where would you bury the survivors? East Germany, West Germany, or no man's land"?
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Answer: You don't bury survivors. If you said ANYTHING else, you're a dunce and you must stop. If you said, "You don't bury survivors", proceed to the next question.
 
OK…PAY ATTENTION NOW…
 
5. Without using a calculator - You are driving a bus from London to Milford Haven in Wales. In London, 17 people get on the bus; In Reading, six people get off the bus and nine people get on. In Swindon, two people get off and four get on In Cardiff , 11 people get off and 16 people get on. In Swansea, three people get off and five people get on In Carmathen, six people get off and three get on. You then arrive at Milford Haven. What was the name of the bus driver?
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Answer: Oh, for crying out loud!
Don't you remember your own name?
It was YOU!!
 
Now pass this along to all your friends and pray they do better than you.
 
PS: 95% of people fail most of the questions!!
 

We do NOT stop playing because we grow old;

We grow OLD because we stop playing!!!

Anagrams

We have had several bloggers post word search puzzles and many of us just love words.  I also love anagrams so when I received the following, I just had to share.  I think these are really fun.  Hope you enjoy!       

What do You See?

Many times, what we see is interpreted through our experiences.  

Look at the bottle below... 

What did you see in the picture?   I bet you saw a couple in an intimate pose, right?

Interestingly, research has shown that young children cannot identify the intimate couple because they do not have prior memory associated with such a scenario.

What they WILL see, however, is the nine dolphins in the picture!

Now the question is, can you find the dolphins at all?  If so, how many can you find?

Facts that will blow your mind

 

Wrong Place at the Wrong Time?

Having fun with statues…

Batter up!

Get a room!

 Tug of war.

Gonna knock you into next week!

Wait for me!!!!!

Ack!  Let go of my hair!

Dancing and singing! 

OMG…someone come take this woman!

Ooh…copping a feel or two!

Let go of my friggin’ arm!

Hmmm...think someone wants a red bum!

     

 Have you done anything similar?

Buildings You May Not Believe…

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apartment complex in Tokyo

 

 

Stone House in Portugal

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some are awesome, some are interesting, and some ya just have to say “What in the heck were they thinking of?”  LOL

Waves

Dawn Curl Salt Creek

All of the breathtaking long-exposure photographs of waves we are about to show you have been taken by the talented photographer, David Orias. The title of this photograph is pretty self-explanatory, as it was taken at dawn at Salt Creek near Laguna, California. It is no surprise that the ocean looks at its best when it is underneath a pastel-hued sunset! We love how serene the ocean seems, except for that one breaking wave. Breathtaking indeed! via http://500px.com/

Thick Crest

Just take a look at the amazing movements of the water! Not only do we love this photograph for its unique long-exposure capture of a rolling wave, but we also find the colors to be vivid and mesmerizing! Although the crest of the wave appears to be full of violent and fast motion, the rest of the ocean looks almost serene! via http://500px.com/

Red Dawn

There's something very beautiful about the way the ocean can reflect a vibrant sunset. In this photograph, the photographer provides the caption: "Dawn light illuminates the wave as it breaks upon the shore." Stunning! Don't you just love the long-exposure capture of the top of the crest of the wave? It almost looks like mist! via http://500px.com/

Golden Wave

The photographer provides a bit of a back-story for this photograph, explaining: "During local fires, smoke in the air created unusual light that is reflected off the water of this wave as it breaks near the breakwater in Santa Barbara." We love the orange glow of the water in this image, and the perfect capture of the wave just before it breaks. via http://500px.com/

Split Crest

You'll notice this wave is quite different to the other waves seen so far, and this because it is a split crest. You can see how the crest indents in the middle and almost appears to be two separate waves. At first glance, you would be forgiven for not thinking this was a wave. It has an otherworldly look about it, doesn't it? via http://500px.com/

Golden Wall

The photographer states: "Bright reflection of a rising sun creates a dazzling golden streak across the face of the wave." The first thing we noticed about this photograph was its brilliant and vibrant streak, and we can only imagine how beautiful the sun must have been that day to have such an amazing effect on the ocean! via http://500px.com/

Twisting

It isn't hard to see why this photograph by David Orias is titled 'Twisting'. The photographer provides a caption, explaining: "A slow shutter blur as a surfer twists on the wave." This photograph really captures the fury of the wave, as well as the speed and agility of the surfer. The long-exposure also creates an interesting effect on the sprays of water. via http://500px.com/

Pink Glow

This stunning photograph really caught our attention because of its beautiful, soft colors. David Orias states, "Changing light conditions create different colors reflecting off the face of the wave as it breaks onto the shore." There's a reason why this photograph has almost had 1,000 likes, and that's because it's spectacular of course! via http://500px.com/

Wind Blown Spray

"Waves can travel thousands of miles across the open ocean. They rise briefly, crest and I am there to document their short life span of beauty," states photographer David Orias. We think he has really captured the beauty of this photograph in the way he describes it. Who knew he could be a poet too? Certainly not us! Is there anything that this talented guy can't do... via http://500px.com/

Sweeping Arc Across The Wave

We also love this photograph that captures a long-exposure of a talented surfer in action! The photographer explains this photograph, stating: "Taylor Knox gracefully sweeps across the face of this wave in Hawaii." Just look at how crystal clear the ocean is in this photograph! We can only imagine how much fun this surfer was having. via http://500px.com/

Follow The Leader

Orias explains: "I try to find the ordinary in an extraordinary moment." We love how this photograph captures the ocean spray as the wave breaks. via http://500px.com/

Blue Curl

This stunning photograph was taken by David Orias at West Beach in Santa Barbara, California. The texture of the water in this image almost seems to be solid, as though you can brush your hand against it without breaking the water's surface. David Orias is extremely talented at capturing the serenity of the ocean. via http://500px.com/

Riding The Wave

The caption of this photograph explains: "Three pelicans ride the air over a wave at dawn in Ventura, California." We particularly like the photographs that contain birds in them, as it shows an extra element of nature and the interactions it has with the ocean. Ocean spray captured in long-exposure is especially impressive, as it takes on a soft and dreamy quality. via http://500px.com/

Optical Illusion

We can definitely understand why this photograph is titled 'Optical Illusion' - it hardly looks like the ocean at all! So why does it look like this, you ask? The photographer sheds some light on the 'illusion': "It is actually a wave photo, but it is flipped upside down to make it appear that it is a river running down a little rapid." via http://500px.com/

Glowing Barrel

This photograph is pretty unique - it is one of the only long-exposure photographs to capture a barrel wave, also known as a tube. Taken at a beach in Southern California, this photograph also managed to capture the brilliant colors of the water at dawn. How tranquil it looks! One thing is also for certain - David Orias is a very talented photographer indeed! via http://500px.com/

Courtesy of Likes.com

I love the forms, movement and colors of these waves.  Thought these would be a lovely, peaceful way to kick off the weekend.

Hope you enjoy!