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MESS

MESS

Turkey

January 1, 2013

Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life. 

- Bob Marley -

Bob Marley and I share the very same thoughts. Surprisingly his way of writing is identical to mine, concise, simple and impressive.  :)

02:40 AM Jan 21 2013

Moriza

Moriza
Ukraine

Hello Dear Mess,

Firstly,to brighten your day I,ve come with an apple pie and a cup of coffee (all as you like),though I couldn,t come with that boy from cartoon (excuse me,plz).

Secondly,sorry for a late reply,I just wasn,t able to do it earlier due to my beyond of net.

Thirdly,thanks for your comments-they are very sweet for me.

Today,s topic on ebaby is "My favourite teacher",and I think that a lot of your students would write about you as a very smart and diligent teacher who touches their future.I,d like to express my sincere admiration for you!

By the way,have you heard about "A table of spirituality" ?It consists of 5 verbs- symbols: to love- to understand- to take- to sympathise- to help. Every verb taken separatly may seem hackneyed,but the sequence is worth thinking over.

Share with your experience in teaching-it,ll be interesting not only for me.

I,m fine and healthy.The weather is very changeable here.Now,for ex. it,s rainy.

I wish you to have many opportunities to make your life better and full of joy,happiness and success!

 with the warm and sincere wishes.cup of tea or coffee and a lovely heart shaped and sliced apple tart Stock Photo - 11288943

04:15 AM Jan 17 2013

Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp
Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hi Sabiha!

Thanks for your compliments about my profile!

I'd like your idea about a waterfall!

It's nice to hear my friends imaginations when they come to my profile!

Of course your thoughts and your feelings are much more beautiful than my profile!

Please transfer my hello to your beautiful country!:)

I have many memories from there!

Some sweet and some bitter!

Anyway they are my precious memories!

Be happy Dear friend!:)

02:14 AM Jan 16 2013

Moriza

Moriza
Ukraine

Hello dear Messy,

Remember and think about you!You are so little cute girl at your profile pic.Does it reflects your inside?

You seldom appear here,I think you are involved in your work and have little time for other activities.Your work isn,t easy and requires lots of your efforts and attention.Wish you to stay always optimistic and positive and find the ways of solving any problems you are face with.

05:47 AM Jan 13 2013

Mahtab.bp

Mahtab.bp
Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hello Dear Samiha!

I came to your blog to thank you because of your friendship request and also for being my new friend but I impressed by your writing from Bob Marley!

Let me tell you that I have the same thoughts like Bob Marley and YOU!:)

These days evrything reminds me my true friends who are very precious tome now and also my wrong feelings about some people who were my friends someday!

Anyway I know you for long time on Ebaby but you were not in the circle of my friends!

I'm glad we are friends now and I hope we wil share good moments together!

Good luck and be happy!:)

PS: I know your English is great then please be patient with my weekness or mistakes!I'm sure I will learn many things from you!:)

01:11 AM Jan 02 2013

Saladeen

Saladeen
Pakistan

Those who absorb grief and joy of others are extraordinary in every respect; for value of absorbing imparts calm to things and persons. 

When I was a child, mother used to serve me with hot tea; every morning, and every evening. I was unable to sip it so hotly, so mother used to pour it into the steel cup for few minutes, and after calming it to normal; pouring it back into my tea cup. 
Every morning, and evening; that steel cup used to amaze me with its magical friendliness. I used to concentrate not much on my tea but more on the magic of that steel cup. 
Now listening to Bob Marley through you giving me the taste of that steel cup. As if that steel cup has outgrown into a person; adamant, amiable, and absorbing.

06:19 PM Jan 01 2013

Beats07

Beats07
Dominican Republic

Wow!! It's just amazing. 

November 2, 2012

Earlier in the morning I was almost late for the class at 8 o'clock. I hate to make my students wait but feeling the tiredness of all week all over my body, the alarm of my clock was unable to wake me up. It was almost 7 o'clock when I opened my eyes. I don't remember how I got out of the bed, washed my face and put on my clothes that I had picked a night ago before going to bed. (I always pick my clothes a night before. I never pick things randomly.) Okay, I looked glamorous in the mirror. "Oh, wait. I forgot make-up." I applied eye liner on my eyes slightly, and then mascara and what else? Nothing more. The less the better. 

“It is going to be a hard but beautiful day. Go to the school now and don’t let any of your naughty students ruin your enthusiasm.” Inspiring myself to the fullest, I headed towards the door. “Wait, did I hear my tummy’s scream? Oh, yes, I forgot the breakfast but I have no time.” I changed my route to the kitchen to get a rusk which protects me from feeling nauseated when I don’t have enough time to have a good breakfast. “Alright, now, time to go.”

A few minutes later, I found myself in the street waiting for a cab. “Good, here it comes. What a lucky day. It is rush hours in the morning but today is my lucky day. No need to wait for an empty cab.” The school is only 5-minutes drive to my house but I noticed that lots of things could happen in just 5 minutes like buzzing along the busy streets filled with men in suits, women in formal clothes, students in uniforms and other people rushing for work… Amidst this rush, one scene caught my attention in my cab ride. Lots of people were walking quickly on the pavement. Apparently they were rushing to appear at work right on time. Everyone was just following their steps on the line of the pavement which was saved for themselves. One man, though, got out of the building above the pavement suddenly and he almost bumped into another man. Both men moved aside to give way, but they moved to the left at the same time. Then to the right. One of the men pouted about the situation and I could read the look on his face : “I am late for work and you are standing on my way. Just go away.” The other man, on the other hand, made a very polite move. He stopped, bowed a little bit, with a warm smile on his face, moved his hand very kindly to give way to the sulky man. A few words dropped from his lips. As far as I could read his lips, his kind gesture was, “After you, sir.” I looked right at the face of the sulky man thinking he might have changed his gesture to a warm one, but his face still looked sulky and discontended whereas the kind man still kept smiling. Then I noticed something. The kind man was in ordinary clothes, not like those collar-and-tie men. The sulky man was in a neat suit. “Maybe he is rushing just like me or he is possibly late for work or a meeting.”Yeah, maybe, but it is not that hard to put a warm smile on your face in the morning and show some kindness in return for a polite action that you received.”

Looking at the sulky man in suit, I would expect him to show politeness in return for that warm smile on the face of the stranger that he bumped into randomly on the street. Then I thought, politeness does not come from the outer appearance. It has nothing to do with one’s expensive and trendy clothes, nor with whether one is in suit or in a t-shirt and jeans. Politeness comes from deep within. It comes with the way one is raised up and how beautifully one looks out of the window of his heart and sees the world as it is.

Happy encountering with polite people wherever you go! Smile

MESSY

03:25 AM Dec 28 2012

ghost.w0506
Germany

for you, my silent friend


May the new year be the best year you've always been seeking May it be the best year ever generally speaking May happiness follow you the entire year through May you find total enjoyment in all that you do May the new year be the year your spirit finds peace May the new year finds you in good health at least May you open your heart to all that you love May everything in life fits just like a glove May the new year be the year you awesomely achieve May you realize all you desire and all you believe May your heart listen as well as it hears May the New Year be the happiest of the years!!!!

02:00 AM Dec 06 2012

Moriza

Moriza
Ukraine

Hi Mess,

How is your life :at home,at school,here?

I haven,t heard from you for a long time. Hope,you are OK.

Any changes? Oh,yes,you put a video,nice.

Wish you happiness and prosperity,luck and blessing,new opportunities and chances!!!

02:46 AM Nov 25 2012

ghost.w0506
Germany

GUTEN MORGEN LIEBE FREUNDIN

WISH; YOU WILL BE HAPPY

SAME AS ME


07:21 AM Nov 14 2012

MESS

MESS
Turkey

You are most welcome, as always, JO!

Smile an everlasting smile with your other half! Innocent

06:56 AM Nov 14 2012

ghost.w0506
Germany

ahhhhhhhhh

thank you for your warm words

to be honest...........i loved them so much

Seaside Lanterns, Ko Tal, Thailand
photo via besttravelphotos

06:43 AM Nov 14 2012

ghost.w0506
Germany

just to send

sunny days in November

the heart feel warm, when you stay in the sun

and you feel the love of a loving heart

just want to say

I AM SOOOO HAPPY

WISH THE SAME TO YOU TOO

WITH LOVE

JO

06:10 AM Nov 14 2012

MESS

MESS
Turkey

Moriza,

I like milk but I like yoghurt more.

I like cracked egg but not boiled egg.

I don't like sugar itself. I love sugarfree coffee, and sugarless tea.

I love spaghetti. I love Italian food, indeed. 

So I guess I am not a real MESS. Laughing

05:32 AM Nov 14 2012

Moriza

Moriza
Ukraine

Have you had any embarrassing experience because you forgot any of these things?

                  MESS

M=milk

E=eggs

S=sugar

S=spaghetti

11:19 AM Nov 13 2012

Saladeen

Saladeen
Pakistan

Oh, that so great of you, I am always here when I find some time for making myself bungallowed :)

Everything at my side is lush and not really ming. 

Hope to see you often!

10:49 AM Nov 13 2012

MESS

MESS
Turkey

Hello to you, too, Saladeen!

I am glad to see you back on Ebaby again. I missed your wise comments with great quotes from the giants of literature. Ebaby needs you. You may take some time off temporarily but in the end, the place where you should be is Ebaby. Wink

Besides, thanks for your good wishes. I am fine, and everything is alright. Hope your family is also fine. Smile

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October 30, 2012

Wherever you go, whatever background you come from, whatever skin color you have, whatever religion you believe in, whatever job you lead or whether you are beautiful or ugly, there is a common thought, "Love is sweet and it lasts forever."

If love lasts forever, then why do people break up?

One of my childhood friends who had been in love for 4.5 years told me a week ago that she broke up with her boyfriend. And today, one of my close friends from college gave me a call to ask how I was doing. Quite by chance, in the middle of the conversation I found out that she also broke up with her boyfriend with whom she was dating for 3 years. These two friends of mine were the people who I thought had found their soulmates and they would marry happily ever after in the end. And my uncle also divorced from his wife with whom he dated for 5 whole years. As soon as they married, they found out that they were not really made for each other. Soon they divorced. I know some other people who experienced the very same seperations which happened at the end of a long relationship. 

I am thinking now, there has always been one thing that scared the hell out of me : To start a relationship and break up after several years of complete commitment and dedication. "I am scared of breaking up." This is the thing that I finally confessed. So this is the answer that I must give to those people who keep staring at me like, "You are smart, pretty, beautiful, and attractive. What's wrong with you? Why don't you have a boyfriend?" 

People keep breaking up, and divorce rates have been increasing crazily, relationships end surprisingly and unexpectedly, so why shouldn't I be very picky, maybe, keep my distance from those guys who might attract me dangerously and make an excuse to myself, like "I am sorry but I am ugly, so I should just avoid emotional involvements.Tongue out Laughing

MESSY

01:33 PM Nov 06 2012

aliazer

aliazer
Morocco

Hi Mess,

 you're totally right, both teachers and studends ought to do their best in order to feel that the teaching process is going smoothly. One major problem is when one of the two sides is not on the truck or doesn't work hard, in this case the result would be unenviable, moreover it would be worse if the problem comes from the teacher because he's aware, and is supposed to be knowlegeable in the subj he teach; furtermore, many people would say that we shouldn't blame students for their failure instead the finger has to be directed toward the T...logically speaking all the family, the students, the teachers as well as the society have to work together so as to raise a new generations who appreciate the power of the pen and the book :)

02:48 AM Nov 06 2012

MESS

MESS
Turkey

Hi Aliazer,

Preparing exam questions for students is a very hard task. I had a lot of difficulty in preparing fair exams for my 10th grade and 12th grade students. 10th graders had the English exam yesterday and the results are surprisingly too bad. There are some top students, but among 25 students only 3 of them got high marks. I felt a bit bad and questioned myself, my teaching methods, and whether I am a good teacher or not, but there is no problem with me, I guess. No one is flawless, for sure so I may make mistakes naturally and I am not perfect like anybody else, but unless students go home and go over the subjects learnt at the school for a few hours regularly, every single day, they fail consequently. Just as teachers must be aware of their responsibilities, students also have to be aware of their resposibilities and fulfill them as required. Unfortunately, we, teachers, do not have an injector to vaccinate information into the brains of the students.

03:19 PM Nov 05 2012

aliazer

aliazer
Morocco

Hi Mess,

 u're welcome, i do follow the same method as yours, for intermediate students i pepare the exams by using texts and passages either from the internet or some books or via some fellow teachers, i try to devise content questions/true false statements/ MSQ...by myself, as far as grammar is concerned I depend on some books (practical english grammar/warinors/ or through the Net) i kind of modify the sentences so that they can be authentic to my students'understanding especially by changing situations or proper nouns or vocab that they might not know...for beginners i devise the tests all by myself from writing dialogues or short texts then i manage to make activities which includes language skills...

I still need to ameliorate myself in that field....for sometimes i find that the tests are so easy esp for beginners and the contrary for the intermediate.....hope to hear more from ur expertise :)  

10:20 AM Nov 04 2012

MESS

MESS
Turkey

Hi Aliazer,

Thanks again for the comment.

I have prepared the exam questions by myself. I created every question on my own except the reading passage. I found it on the internet but I made some changes on the questions relevant to the passage. In my opinion, the teacher should never rely on the internet for exam questions, because children born in this technological age know many tricks about how to reach online information very easily, so it is risky and unfair to stick to solely online English grammar websites. However, I got some help from good grammar books like English Grammar in Use (Cambridge) and ELS (created by Turkish linguists and English Teachers) but I did not copy the questions as they are. I edited them, changed the names, adverbs, adjectives and other things in order to maintain objectivity. 

What about you? How do you prepare exam questions? 

09:17 AM Nov 03 2012

aliazer

aliazer
Morocco

Mess take it easy, give one amount of your time to your work another amount for your family and the other for yourself, for if you keep on that pace you'll end up in exhaustion and continuous headaches, :) me too sometimes i find myself obliged to spend my whole time with the work and papers but i try hard to look for margins wherein i can breathe, because our health is very essential and yet we have to do our best to serve the students whose parents have put their trust on us....we just need to make a balance between things otherwise we would be unfair either for others or for ourselves  :)

 Take care, i read ur new entry about "politeness..what a bliss.." i like it keep on thumb up :).....by the way do u make worksheets by yourself or u apload them from the net? 

08:22 AM Nov 02 2012

MESS

MESS
Turkey

Hi Aliazer & Snoopy,

Thanks for your honest comments. Your comments always make me happy.It is nice to feel that some people think like me. 

Aliazer, I am as busy as a bee so far. I am preoccupied with preparing worksheets and exam papers for my students. More exhaustion is yet to come in a couple of days but I like having hectic days. It refreshes me. 

Snoopy, "For those who break up soon, love was never there to begin with." You put it correctly. The point is to make sure of feelings, but do emotions merely suffice to have a successful love or marriage? What about our mind? Secondly, to make sure of our feelings and their deepness requires a large period of time and a great number of experiences lived hand in hand with your partner, and until that time, you already get attached to your partner, which makes it too hard when you break up... Now, it is true to conclude that love is both sweet and bitter. Furthermore, one thing is definite : Whether sweet, bitter, sore or salty, love teaches us who we really are and what kind of strategies we should adopt to live in harmony with life. Wink

11:11 AM Oct 31 2012

snoopyboy

snoopyboy
Antarctica

Hello Mess,

There isn't anything messy about your thoughts.Quite the opposite, they're very well-organized and based on your own observations and the question you asked is sane ;)

What is love? Maybe one way of knowing is to let people experience for us and eat their convincing accounts. I think this would be a surefire way to avoid any heartbreak of any level, wouldn't it be?.  Some people would prefer to get their feet wet and find out first-hand, God forbid, I hope this doesn't happen to you or anyone else I know, but some of them end up regretting every step they've taken in their quests to love.

 let's not be too biased here, we all know or have seen couples whose love just seem to get stronger over time. But unfortunately and most often than we'd wished , their stories are only good to eat ice cream to, while we snuggle in our blankets all alone wishing you were him or her ;). Breakup stories on the other hand, work marvels on our psyches.They affect us more intimately, they're more compelling , they serve as warnings and reminders that tell us this is what happen when you commit your heart to someone, don't make the same mistake I did.

I wish I had a personal and succesful love story to tell you, but the only one I have would make you scream and hug your mother tightly. I've had my heart stomped over, mauled in the harshest of ways you could possibly imagine, but here I am telling stories with smiley face in them. I think breaking up isn't the end, I think  love is worth running the risk.

I have a probable answer to your question. I believe people breakup because love never was there to begin with, clear and simple! ;). Because love, sorry, true love will indeed last forever and can only grow. Yes! I take the plunge, call me a fool, but I believe there's true love out there for people to enjoy ;), for me? I don't know ;). this is the question I ask myself , is everyone entitled to true love? is there love somewhere with my name on it ;)?

nice blogging ;)

 

05:46 AM Oct 31 2012

aliazer

aliazer
Morocco

Hi MESS, hope that u're fine

 I really do like this topic, you are right so many people used to spend a lot of time with whom they are supposed to share their bedrooms in the future but unfortunatelly at the end they broke up like if nothing had happened...the calamity is that such people experience a sort of emotional trauma and shock which might badly affect their psychological health and it has lasting effects. Actually one needs to be careful when trying to find his/her soulmate coz it's a kind of a life project in which u "scrutnize" ur friends so as to get the one whom you beieve would fit your character and personality.

   I like the way u conduct ur distance with the others :)......Good Luck