Before Your Judge, Criticize or Shun Others…
TEQUILA AND SALT
This should probably be taped
to your bathroom mirror
where one could read it every day.
You may not realize it,
but it’s 100% true.
1. There are at least two people in this world
that you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world
love you in some way
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you
is because they want to
be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone,
even if they don’t
like you.
5 Every night,
SOMEONE thinks about you
before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. You are special and unique.
8 Someone that you don’t even know exists loves you.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever,
something good comes from it.
10. When you think the world has
turned its back on you, take another look.
11. Always remember the compliments you received.
Forget about the rude remarks.
And always remember…..
When life hands you lemons,
Ask for a Gin or Perrier and call me over!!
Good friends are like stars…..
You don’t always see them,
But you know they are always there.
‘Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though
Sometimes It’s Hell in the Hallway.’
I would rather have one rose and a kind word
from a friend while I’m here
than a whole truck load when I’m gone.
Happiness keeps You Sweet,
Trials keep You Strong,
Sorrows keep You Human,
Failures keeps You Humble,
Success keeps You Glowing,
But Only
God keeps You Going
I have edited this to fit my blog but this seems very appropriate to me. A dear friend sent this in an email. If one reads each sentence and think for a moment one realizes the simple honesty in the words. Each and everyone of us have one thing in common. We are for the most part loving, kind people. Some may have hard exteriors but deep inside they are just as touched by a kind word or a cruel attack. Those who are unreasonably cruel are often the most wounded souls amoungst us. Maybe they require more love, kindness and understanding.
I have not posted very much of late as I seem to have drawn some ire and ill will with my true feelings regarding certain issues. My intentions have never been to be cruel but to be honest. Most of you don’t know me. My words are abstract and can easily be taken out of context and twisted. My passion for what I think and believe in often is considered an assault on those who don’t agree with me. For those who do know me, they know that I am not just my words. I need not explain any further. Above all I know myself and know my own heart.
Many around me have never failed to give their “valued” opinion regarding what they think or feel. I may not not always like, apprecriciate or feel that it is fair but I do have to give them their due. They are expresssing their thruth. If I were to shut them down then I would be a hypocrite if I were to think my opinion was the only one of value.
As a child I had no voice. I promised myself that I would never take any guff. It has been a long process and at times my words get me in trouble. But in the end I have absolutely no regrets. Nothing is never left unsaid by me. Of course tact is a good thing and I know when to use it.Dating is one of those times…. But overall I do have a reputation for not holding back and for not keeping people guessing.
Regardless of what happens here, I am still going to exist and be me. I am sure I have lot more to say and more pots to stir…











November 30th, 2008 at 7:28 am
Great Blog Julie.
I’ll be back Monday.
November 30th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Thanks Julie. Another great blog — Yes, Tequila and Salt should be posted on the mirror.
November 30th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Nice job, Julie. Good to hear from you, too.
November 30th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Good blog julie, and so very true!
November 30th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Hey, Julie, great looking blog. I liked the sentiments expressed, although lately I think I might have been spending too much time in the Hell in the Hallway. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
December 1st, 2008 at 3:53 pm
I’ve read the email fwd several times in various form, yet it’s always nice to have a reminder. I agree– there really is a simple honesty in the words.
I’m only vaguely aware of what happened, so I don’t have an opinion. But I’m sorry if you feel stifled. You are an asset to the community. Keep writing and stay true.