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Spotted at The Tall Poppy.

Welcome to 2008!

I have been tagged by LJ at Mommy Gets Paid for this birthday meme.

The Rules:
1.Mention the person who tagged you and create a link back to them.
2.Pick your month of birth.
3.Copy-paste the traits for all the twelve months (see below).
4.Highlight the traits that apply to you and if you would like write some wit or not.
5.Tag 12 people and let them know by visiting their blogs and leaving a comment for them.
6.Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve done it!

Well, I was born in January so let’s see how I fit the mould………………

Stubborn and hard-hearted.  Stubborn, for sure, but I am soft like a caramello.

Ambitious and serious.   I think these traits are starting to push themselves forward, heaven help the world!

Loves to teach and be taught.  I love to learn, but teaching?  uh uh.

Always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses.  No more than I look at their strengths and potential.

Likes to criticize.   Is venting the same thing?  I like to vent to a friend then get on with things.

Hardworking and productive.   Usually yes, but as you can see from the name of the blog I enjoy my down time too!

Smart, neat and organized.    ROFL!!!  Never in a million years!!!

Sensitive and has deep thoughts.   Sadly, yes.  What a way to make life difficult.   

Knows how to make others happy.  Hm.  Ask the others.  Hahaha.  I do my best.

Quiet unless excited or tensed.   Definitely.  I would rather be a wall flower, but I can be vocal if I think something is wrong or has missed an opportunity.

Rather reserved.   Yep.

Highly attentive.   To what?  Have I missed something? 

Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds.  That sounds about right.  How dull.  At least I could have an interesting fever or something.

Romantic but has difficulties expressing love.   Blush.  How did you know that?

Loves children.   I love my own, but I am not crazy about having other peoples kids underfoot.   Funny, then, that there are always extra kids here!

Loyal.    Yep!  I’m your for life.  :-0

Has great social abilities yet easily jealous.   Does a wallflower have social abilities?  Maybe after a champagne or two……

Very stubborn and money cautious   Deep sigh, yes.  Oh to splurge on $200 handbags.

Here are the summaries for each month:

JANUARY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.

FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

MARCH: Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.

APRIL: Active and dynamic. Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people’s problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving. Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their lover can see.

MAY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.

JUNE: Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

JULY: Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people’s feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

AUGUST: Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride in oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.

SEPTEMBER: Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people’s mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal but not always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.

OCTOBER: Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to take things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn’t pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.

NOVEMBER: Has a lot of ideas.Difficult to fathom.Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciate praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable.

DECEMBER: Loyal and generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egotistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical.

OK, NOW I HAVE TO TAG 12 PEOPLE.

This could be a little difficult so let me see how I go.

Knit Freak

Kathie  2paupers.com

Sandy - Rep on the Run

Michelle - Tonic Gifts

Amanda - Mad Cow

Jenni - Papercraft Designs

Kitty - Kitty Art

Donna-Marie - Small Business Diva

Melissa - Business Mums

Kylie- Marakye

That is about it!  Run out!  Feel free to join into this meme if you like to.

I was over at the Small Business Diva blog yesterday and came across this video.  There were definite elements in it that reminded me of my life.   You can feel the stress and pressure oozing out of the clip, although it is very funny to watch.

This is called “An Overwhelmed Life” .  

 

Cartoon by Dave Walker. Find more cartoons you can freely re-use on your blog at We Blog Cartoons.

You Are Donner

The most loveable and sweet reindeer, you’re also a total dork!Why You’re Naughty: You keep (accidentally) tripping the other reindeer while flying.Why You’re Nice: You’re always smiling, even if you’ve fallen flat on your horns.

Which of Santa’s Reindeer Are You?

I came across a funny site today called Elf Yourself.  If you’d like to see the results you had better click here. 

Warning - they are odd looking elves!  One is Frosty, an overly loved Beanie Kid and the other is a sooky dog.

This is a really funny little short film that makes me laugh everytime I watch it.  I hope this kicks your day off with a touch of humour.  Make sure you watch it right to the end!  There is a lot to be said for tactics!

I love fragrance and essential oils so when I saw this quiz I just had to take it.  Here are my results.  I am quite happy with the scents suggested although I think lavender is more likely to put me to sleep than to put me in the mood!

Your Fragrance Profile

The best calming fragrance: vanilla The best fragrance for everyday wear: orange The best fragrance to boost your sex appeal: lavender The best fragrance for energy: pine

What’s Your Fragrance Profile?

Forget love — I’d rather fall in chocolate!!!

Stress wouldn’t be so hard to take if it were chocolate covered.

Chocolate is nature’s way of making up for Mondays.

In the cookies of life, friends are the chocolate chips.

Chocolate is cheaper than therapy and you don’t need an appointment

I hope this cheers your day. And buy me some some with caramel?

Don’t start that new business until you check yourself against this! It is the definitive A-Z guide for any Mum starting a new business.

a- Attitude If you haven’t got it, fake it. Attitude is everything. People will believe in the ‘you’ that they see. Just don’t try to be Monroe when you’re more like Bridget Jones.

b- Balance Don’t forget that you will, on occasion, need to feed the kids and possibly yourself. Hunger pangs can be much more urgent than the telephone.

c- Creativity The ability to invent an answer on the spot even if you have no idea what to say. This skill is essential in customer relationship management.

d- Deafness What screaming? If you are working from home let nothing distract you except blood and fire.

e- E-business This is the best way for many of us to do business. It is like having a shop window that your customers can’t see you through. What, no lipstick?

f- Fortune This is something that you either make or lose when you’re in business. You can plan for it either way. Select wisely.

g- Garage For storage or just escape purposes. I find that no one ever looks behind the rubbish bin in my garage. That’s probably because no one ever puts the rubbish out.

h- Housework Don’t do it. You will need something to feel guilty about. That’s what true work/home balance is all about.

i – Image You only have to look the part when you’re in public unless you have the web cam turned on. Oops.

j- Just do it! Need I say more? It works for some companies.

k- Kids Known in business circles as ‘the slaves’. Use them while you can because when they become teenagers they’ll stage a business takeover if it can make them any money.

l – Launch No point starting a business unless you can have a launch party for it. I’ll bring the champagne. I am invited, aren’t I?

m – Mentors A mentor is a person who has proven themselves successful in your area of business and is prepared to show you the way – but if you’re going to walk in their shoes make sure your feet are big enough.

n- Networking Who said that the party had to finish after the launch? Hic!

o- Open desk policy Nothing ever really belongs to the business because it is actually yours, which translates as ‘available to all.’

p- Positivity I’m positive that I left it there…Oh yes, refer to “O’.

q- Questions As a parent you should have this skill down pat. The best way to answer a question is with a question. “Why do you ask that, dear?” “What did I say to you this morning, Junior?” It works well with customers too. “Do you want fries with that?”

r- Research Before you start any enterprise you will need to do some research to make sure that there is a need for your product or service. This is your opportunity to target all the good looking men and this time you’ll have a genuine reason to approach them.

s –Speaking skills You have to at least sound good on the phone. When you get it right save it for future use on your answering machine.

t –Tim Tams (or therapist) You will only need the therapist when the Tim Tams run out.

u- Understanding Forget it! You’ll only get true understanding from another business mum. Don’t forget to share the Tim Tams with her.

v- Virtual Virtual business is the kind of business you will have in the beginning. The profit is there, but it is not quite reality.

w-Website Every real business must have a website even if they don’t know how to use it.. How else can you prove that you’re in business?

x –X spot Forget the G-Spot. Yes, it is still there even though you haven’t seen it since the kids were born. Your new one is called the X-spot and it is located somewhere in your brain. It only kicks in when you have a great business idea but it can give you a better buzz than the G-Spot ever did.

y –Yelling skills Make yourself heard over the kids, dog and Playstation. Who yells, wins.

z – Zzzzzzzzzzz Forget about bed………. The ability to work with your eyes closed or sleep with your eyes open is the sign of a successful business Mum.

If you can do all that then you are powered up and ready to go. Who says we can’t do it all?