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It's sad that there are only choices in the vote that are either of materialistic kind or regards one's career. To me, all I wanted for Christmas is spend some time with the people that are close to me, have some nice food, a nice time and talk, and forget about all the struggle in the world for a few days - and thankfully that's just what I got. We stopped to exchange presents except for the kids in the family, and a little something for everyone that comes heartfelt. I know, with all this propensity to consume these days, this sounds a little cheesy, and it's not that I don't like any of the tech stuff in the list or would reject a better job offer. It's just that it's not as important to me. There's way too much of all these gadgets in everyone's life already, and way too much time spent working instead of living, that it has become way too easy to lose focus on what's really important in life.
Please think about the poor, underpaid guys at Amazon etc. when doing your online shopping and whether you really want to support the employment practices of such companies by using their services. Please think about the poor mining people that probably died to bring down the resources so that you can replace your Smartphone every year, even though the one from three years ago still works. Please think about the impact on the environment before you turn the ignition to drive somewhere where you could also walk, go by bike, or take the bus. Please think about all of that and try to figure out how it could be done better. Try to remember the implications of your actions and lifestyle, even when it's easier to not change and not think about it.
Merry Christmas everyone, and a happy new year!
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Quite a good message. My 5
M.D.V.
If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about?
Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you
Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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Gifts that can't be bought are priceless.
It sounds trite, but there is more joy in giving than in the receiving.
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Totally agree
M.D.V.
If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about?
Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you
Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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A new smartphone or tablet
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How come there isn't a talking frog as an option??
you want something inspirational??
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I have all the symptoms of a brain aneurysm. I look forward for good results from my MRA. Two more days to know.
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Best wishes to you and all the people waiting for good results as well.
Veni, vidi, vici.
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Best of luck to you, hopefully you'll get good results (i guess it's been 2 days now...so hopefully you got good news!).
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I think winning the lottery would cover everything else
To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems - Homer Simpson
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Our heads are round so our thoughts can change direction - Francis Picabia
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More say in the decisions at work, because the old guys I work with are so stuck in their old ways lol
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Two days back I bought a Treadmill machine to reduce my Cholesterol level in my annual leave period.
Anyway Merry Christmas to all of you !
Nothing is Impossible for Willing Heart.
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Yes Im greedy,
But that means I'm not nice.
So I don't get anything.
But I want everything.
Catch 22.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holi days
Thanks,
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Merry Christmas to you too!
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Merry Christmas and a happy new year
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I'm too geek already and fortunately there's nothing I'm missing in the subject.
Work is going well, enough gadgets,... I can't complain.
So for Christmas this year I want Good Food and have fun!!!
Merry Christmas Everyone!!
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Merry Christmas alex
Thanks,
•…♥…ЯΚ…♥…•
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I'll go with that, Merry Christmas.
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My workload is reasonable, I like my coworkers and immediate supervisors, most of my projects are interesting; but... I'm working for a contractor whose headcount has been shrinking for several years; and the job stability related stress is getting to be frustrating and the rising share of money sucked up by fixed costs has started to squeeze everything else.
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, waging all things in the balance of reason?
Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful?
--Zachris Topelius
Training a telescope on one’s own belly button will only reveal lint. You like that? You go right on staring at it. I prefer looking at galaxies.
-- Sarah Hoyt
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I am too picky when it comes to technical stuff for me.
so I usually ask for people to not buy me that stuff and instead stick to the simple things like shirts, socks, underwear and jeans.
you want something inspirational??
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This will be my best gift.
Christmas makes me crazy... why should we wait for that particular day to offer and receive gift ?
The best gift is always the one that is unexpected both in time and creativity.
If it is expected it is not a gift but a social obligation.
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. . . the endless xmas background music wherever I go for months.
. . . is this what hell is like . . . ?
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein | "As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert | "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010 |
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