Pushing Me Away [Episode 5] [I Want You To Love Me]

~Pushing Me Away Dedicated To; Adeena427 (I gotta admit she's half my inspiration and i'm glad she gives me the ideas! Thanks!) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Joe's ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Miley- *Still shaking as she walks in looking around* Joe- *Closes the door* Miley- *Jumps* sorry Joe- Don't be sorry...*Wraps his arms around her waist pulling her close* Its fine Miley...they won't hurt you we'll report it to the police. Do you remember what he looked like? Miley- *Swallows* Yes... Joe- Then your fine...hey look at me... Miley- *Wriggles around and faces Joe* Joe- I love you Miley- *Smiles* I love you too Joe- *Presses his lips to hers* Miley- *Slowly deepens the kiss* Joe- *Pulls her closer* Miley- *Wraps her arms around his neck* Joe- *Pulls her to the wall kissing harder* Miley- Joe...let me have some air..*says through his lips* Joe- *Pulls away* sorry...*smiles evily* couldn't help myself Miley- *Laughs* wow, Joe i can't belie- *Cut off* NEMI- *comes through the door kissing heavily* Demi- C'on Nick! Nick- *Closes the door and they fall back ontop of eachother* Joe- *Laughs* couldn't wait long enough to get into Demi's pants? Demi- *Flips Joe off* Miley- *laughs* Demi- Do i need to remind you that i've seen you and Miley get TOO hot and heavy? Joe- Do i need to remind you that we didn't have SEX? Miley- Can we not get into that conversation? since i am still the ONLY virgin here Joe- Hey! *Looks at her* I told you, Camilla was a sex addict so it doesn't count Nick- It still ...

Love Means

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ODD Disorder in Kids and Strategies For Parents

ODD Disorder, or Oppositional Defiant Disorder, can be a tremendous difficulty for a parent to handle; what might seem like a simple request to you just rubs your child exactly the wrong way, and leads to a fight or argument that can last hours... when simply doing as you've asked would have taken only a few minutes.

While the actual diagnosis of ODD disorder is of course best left to a qualified professional, there are many warning signs that could signify its presence. The primary behaviors that could identify the presence of ODD disorder are an ongoing pattern of disobedient and hostile actions toward authority figures - whether violent, e.g. throwing things or shouting, or merely passive-aggressive... simple refusal to act, or to alter one's actions.

It's important to understand that ODD disorder is fundamentally a way that children seek control over their surroundings. Children lack a great deal of control that adults take for granted; looking at the world through your child's eyes, it can become apparent that even when you find your requests reasonable and small, they still represent a loss of control for the child.

One of the most effective techniques to deal with these scenarios is to simply reframe the request as the child having control over the outcome. The presence of some consequence is a powerful motivator, if it is properly framed as something the child can choose - rather than responding to undesired behavior with an immediate consequence, identify the desired behavior and the consequence of continued refusal.

There are, of course, productive and unproductive types of consequences... and it can be difficult to determine which type of consequence will work best. Behavioral therapist James Lehman clarifies and explains this in his Total Transformation Program, including the difference between task-based and time-based consequences.

A time-based consequence is the usual variety many of us remember from our own childhood; we may have been grounded for a week, or lost television for a month, or had to sit in the corner for an hour. But the best consequences teach a lesson, and these consequences do not - they only teach patience, how to "do time."

A task-based consequence, however, relates directly to the undesirable behavior and teaches a lesson about that behavior. Staying out past curfew may require coming in an hour earlier the next time, to show your child can observe a curfew; rudeness to a sibling may require a letter of apology. The consequence is not arbitrary, but relates specifically to the infraction at hand.

The process of dealing with a child who has ODD disorder, or simply displays its tendencies, can be improved dramatically with the right guidance. With effort and patience, the undesirable behaviors of children and even young adults can be modified into productive and appropriate behaviors.

Love Hurts

Simon and Mandy are having relationship problems...to put it mildly. Theyve come to see a marriage counsellor in hope of reconciling, or at the very least keep from killing one another. Will this happy-go- lucky counsellor with an expression so calm it disturbs be able to help the troubled couple? Produced & Directed By Michael Dearman and Sara Sivan-Whitehouse Starring Michael Dearman, Sara Sivan-Whitehouse and Steven Dearman.

Good Marriage Killers: 10 Tips for Damaging Fine Relationships

There are many methods used to teach marriage education, tools for marriage, psycho-educational seminars, workshops, therapy, relationship coaching and more. Over 30 years of practice, I have offered them all. One couple did not respond well to any of the 'methods' I tried. One day I suggested re-phrasing the lessons they were trying to integrate. To my surprise they 'got it.' Here is how they finally heard me:

1. Description of a problem in relationship: One of you has an issue, emotional pain or pressure that is relationship related.
Solution: Wait until that pressure blows over. If the pain does not go away, sweep it under the rug. If you take things literally and in case you don't own a rug, well, maybe if the two of you go out shopping for a rug the problem will be solved.

2. Problem: One of you is always complaining on the limitations of your budget and how the financial debts are killing the mood.
Solution: When your partner has finally found a second job; make sure to notice and count the days and hours they are absent. Especially, find ways to point out how they are always too tired to notice you, complement you and spend time together.

3. Difficulties for parents with young children: When your kids demand toys and things:
One of you should agree with the poor children. Insist that by disagreeing with each other in front of the kids, the next generation will observe democracy at home and a fair balance.

4. When in public, in social events and among extended family members make sure you practice being: understanding, charming, open-minded, generous, affectionate and sensuous.
When with your spouse/partner privately: don't.

5. The success of winning an argument depends on your ability to get up, leave the room and slam the door behind you. That will show them!

6. As you know: life is very short. Therefore live as if you live alone in that household; don't pick up or clean up after yourself. Don't waste time consulting each other when redecorating, remodeling etc... Don't share feelings of joy or sorrow; that will really throw your timing off.

7. The routine of sexual life is very important: make sure you make love in the same place, same day of the week, even at the same time. If you are a real perfectionist, try to climax at the same time...

8. Fidelity is a very crucial value in marriage. Always demand fidelity. And in every opportunity refuse intimate bonding, affection and closeness as your best weapon in the relationship.

9. When and if you think you are right and just; don't give in! Insist that your opinion is justified. Give it a little time; you'll see how they will cave in under your pressure.

10. Dissatisfaction in sexual happiness?
Don't share your feelings with your spouse. However, if you have best friends, or better yet, a group of friends ask for their advice. In any case do not call me for consultation, therapy or coaching.

Creative Ideas For Wedding Reception Table Decorations

While flowers are always a nice touch, sometimes you want to opt for something a little more unique when it comes to bedecking your reception tables. Here are some ideas-use them or be inspired by them!

1. Other natural objects like seashells, stones, and leaves, can be artfully arranged to make beautiful and cost-effective centerpieces. You can secure them on an inexpensive plate with an adhesive, or leave them loose in the center of the table.

2. Clear glass bottles with brightly-colored sandart make for unique and eye-catching pieces. This is a great idea for weddings in the Southwest, or with guests who have pollen allergies.

3. Do you and your partner have any hobbies you enjoy together and are known for? Do you have a favorite band, or a movie that's special to the two of you? Think of ways to incorporate those into distinctive table decorations. (This works especially well for those of you with geekier pursuits, who may have amassed a collection of action figures that have nothing but sentimental value to you now.)

4. A short, meaningful, poem printed in an attractive script font on specialty paper can be put in a wire holder in the center of the table for a thoughtful and understated decoration that still speak to the occasion. Song lyrics also work.

5. Clear vases housing a live betta fish, decorative pebbles, and a non-toxic plant like peace lilies or philodendrons. These will sure to be a delight for everyone, especially the younger wedding guests. After the reception, the bettas can go home with members of the wedding party as an extra thank-you, or with any of the guests who want a new pet. If you don't like the idea of using animals as a table decoration, skip the bettas and just stick with the flowers and the water and the decorative pebbles.

6. If you don't mind plastering your faces all over the place, you can get some extra photos of the two of you (engagement photos, silly candids, whatever you want), glue them on some cardstock or construction paper, and secure them in a notecard holder. You can also combine this one with number four: your picture on one side, and a poem or song lyric on the back.

7. Keep it fun! Pile puzzle books in the middle of the table. You can make them festive with ribbons and confetti, or just keep them as they are. Crossword puzzles are great for this, because the whole table can work together to figure out the clues.

8. You can combine the favors and the table decorations: put together goody bags of candy or candles with guest's names on them in the middle of the table. Sprinkle them with some confetti and glitter, and it goes from being a pile of stuff to a cute and functional centerpiece. If you want, you can wreath them in craft store artificial vines to spruce them up a bit further.

Utah Hoping for Hollywood Dollars

www.chinoblanco.com Utah Hoping for Hollywood Dollars Really? For some reason, I was under the impression that Utah was all about keeping us decadent Hollywood types as far away from that pretty great state as possible. Admittedly, the Utah legislature might be right that dangling the carrot of tax incentives could be all that's required to get our producers to cave and overlook the odd bit of local Utah discrimination against their creative talent. That said, why can't Utah simply ask Paul Mero, LaVar Christensen, Chris Buttars and Gayle Ruzicka to kindly exit stage left and allow Utah to naturally become an ideal locale for shooting our feature films?

How Will You Deal With a Cheating Husband?

I don't think that I can name one person that I know of that went into marriage thinking that they were going to have to deal with a cheating husband before that marriage was over. Yet for far too many married couples this problem creeps in and destroys their unity. It's obvious by looking at the rising divorce rates, not to mention some of the independent polls where married people admit that they do cheat on their mates, and the numbers are alarming. So if you are stuck in a marriage with infidelity problems here is how you can deal with a cheating husband and get your life and dignity back.

One of the first things that you will need to do is to make sure that your husband is actually cheating on you. Many women suspect that their husbands are being unfaithful, yet they are not sure if their suspicions are really true or not. The odd thing is that most men will follow the same course and leave behind a trail that anyone could follow, you just need to know where to look to find it. One of the things that gets a husband caught cheating more often than others is either their cellular phone or computer usage. These two means are the most common points of contact between a cheating husband and his lover. If your husband is being overly cautious about letting you have his cell phone or see what he is doing on the computer then there is some reason to be concerned. If you are not able to get the phone to check out the call history then see if you can get a copy of the cell phone records. If the computer has become a problem then install a keystroke logger to see what they are doing when you are not around.

Manics - Golden Platitudes

Manic Street Preachers play Golden Platitudes at Leeds O2 Academy on 11th October 2010. The platitudes they all dissolved They got too deep, got too involved The platitudes just interludes To break the trust with me and you Oh what a shangri-la Oh what a shower we are Oh what a mess we've made What happened to those days When everything seemed possible With no-one to tell you no Where did the feeling go? Where did it all go wrong? Born to be a communist But then the marriage failed As did the partnership The platitudes they all dissolved They got too deep, got too involved The platitudes just interludes To break the trust with me and you I fell back in love with love I know that it might sound odd The liberal left destroyed Every bit of our youth Left with the barest of bones Leaving us all with holes Where did it all go wrong? Where did the feeling go? Why colonise the moon When every different kind Of desperation exists? In every single home Where did the feeling go? Where did the feeling go? Where did it all go wrong?

Marriage

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My Fanfic: Everlasting Love(A Future Nick Jonas Love Story)

Everlasting Love: It's 2012, and a year ago, I married the love of my life. His name is Nick Jonas. My name is Lizzi Jonas and I'm 20 years old! Nick is 20, Joe Jonas is 22, and Kevin Jonas is 24. Nick and I got married in November of last year. But the wedding wasn't the thing we were focused on the most. Actually, we had to change our wedding according to Nick's schedule. Nick, Joe, and Kevin are still the Jonas Brothers and actually have three more albums out! YAY! Kevin is married too! Actually to my best friend, Bella! But everyone calls her Gabe. It sounds like a boy's nick name, but she's a major tom-boy! Joe is still single! Poor thing, last I heard his girlfriend cheated on him for his best friend. Who was a girl! Whoa! But Nick and I totally have the perfect marriage! Except that usually I don't see him because I'm his lawyer, and he's on tour most of the time! But other than that we?re cool! Gabe and Kevin however, well that's a different story. Here, I'll show you there typical morning. Kevin: Good morning sunshine! Gabe: That was corny! Are you actually going to get dressed or just walk around in your pajamas all day? Kevin: Oh, whatever. Have you been gaining weight, you look like a sumo wrestler! Gabe: Oh no you didn't! This sumo wrestler could take you any day honey! Kevin: Right, keep dreaming sweetie! Gabe: Whatever! Uh, gawd I hate you! Kevin: I love you too baby! SAD! It's a hate love relationship! Don't you love them...or hate them. But anywho!. These ...

The Way It Is - Jemi/Nelena - e.66

Selena: *Pulls away a little.*I love you. Nick: *cups her cheeks* I love you, too. *kisses her again* Selena: *giggles and pulls away.Pulls Nicholas from herself.*Here.I gotta get ready. Nick: *chuckles; pecks her lips; takes Nicholas* Go, sexy mama *winks* Selena: *Blushes.Stands up and walks inside the bathroom.* Nick: *smiles; lays on the bed, holding Nicholas on his chest* Nicholas: *Drooling.Patting Nicks chest lightly.* Nick: *chuckles; kisses his head* Nicholas: *Calms down.* Nick: *smiles; rubs his back softly* Nicholas: *Falls asleep.* Spinner: *Walks in.*Hey. Nick: *smiles a little* Hey, man. Spinner: *Smiles.*Wheres Sel? Nick: *smiles more* Changing in the bathroom *bites his lip* Mm... Spinner: *Confused.*Uh... Nick: *mouths- Hot body* Spinner: Um...You're really telling that to the guy she "cheated" on you with? Nick: *shrugs* Is there a reason not to? Spinner: Just seems odd... Nick: *smiles a little* Im not normal, dude. I talk to her brother about that. Spinner: And he doesnt kick your ass? Nick: *chuckles* Once... but we're cool, now. Spinner: Odd...He just might kill me soon. Nick: *shrugs* You never know with him Spinner: Well, he gives you a break. His sister's in love with you. Im...an employee, basically. Nick: *confused* You work for him? Spinner: Yep. Nick: *nods a little* Sounds...different Spinner: Meanin? Nick: *shrugs* I dint know, what you guys do, had employees. I thought it was just, a group of people. Spinner: It basically is. But Joe and ...

Cougar Women? Older Women Should Ignore The Age Gap And Have Fun

I have recently encountered the words 'Cougar Women' - a term dreamt up by some male or possibly jealous young female to describe an older woman engaged in a relationship with a younger man. The description 'Cougar Woman' infers a predatory mature woman (35-50+) who hunts, stalks, lusts after and imposes her attentions upon some innocent, inexperienced young male.

The traditional description for the older male who does likewise is, 'Sugar Daddy' -- Would it not be appropriate, in light of today's touted 'equality of the sexes' to apply the description of Panther Daddy? Or, where the male is a cheating spouse, then perhaps 'Cheetah Daddy' may fit the bill? Who knows, if enough people around the world pick up on these descriptions then such terms might ultimately become a part of the English language.

We all know that in most cultures throughout history (even today) untold numbers of innocent, naive and inexperienced young women have being forced into unsuitable marriages. The financial, social or political benefits from such actions pass generally to males.

Today however (certainly within the western world cultures) the majority of younger male or females involved in relationships with 'Cougar Women' or 'Panther Daddies' are, far from innocent, naive or inexperienced. They are educated and understand that a 'consideration' or 'benefit' forms the part of any contract. Who's to criticise such liaisons where the partners have a clear understanding and appreciation of the terms of engagement? Certainly -- Not this writer. Under the assumption that we all enjoy but one lifetime, then we should live our lives to the full but with the proviso that in doing so we make every effort to avoid hurt to others.

The younger parties in such relationships can gain many benefits that they may not (perhaps due to social position) normally be able to attain in life. The older party will certainly enjoy the boost to their ego and, no doubt the sexual fun and games that will form a major feature of the relationship.

The Cougar Woman and Panther Daddy relationships are but one aspect of the 'Relationship Age Gap' equation. Statistics indicate that 'Older woman - younger man' relationships have increased substantially throughout that past sixty odd years and that great numbers of such relationships are successful and lasting based upon true and solid love connections.

Thanks to technology, health and beauty facilities of the past 60 odd years there is no reason why older woman should suffer the aging process experienced by their hard working great and great-great grand mothers.

So, this now brings me to this word 'Mature'. As I look around at the excellent physical conditions of some of the older ladies that I know, then the word mature should apply more to the 65 plus age range. An old friend of late, at age 60, had the physique and facial looks of a 35-40 year old. Add to that her 'Leo sign' personality and she attracted (sometimes unwanted) the attentions of males as young as 20. In fact she was pestered for dates by a sane, good looking 22 year-old male and although it was of much concern to her 30 year-old son, it was apparent that the lady in question was somewhat thrilled at the attention and, lets be frank about it. What woman wouldn't be?

I once read a biological article that claimed that the female sexuality peeked at the 35-40 age ranges and the male in early twenties. I would attach some credence to that claim based partly upon personal experience and, after reading the draft scripts of a book written by an acquaintance (Peter) based on his 'Older Woman-Younger man' experiences. He comments that 'where terms of the relationship are understood from the outset (pleasure affair, not a love affair) where the partners experience a powerful mutual instant attraction both physically and mentally, hold strong respect for each other and, perhaps above all, enjoy an unfettered ability to communicate without embarrassment, then such a relationship can develop into an exciting, pleasurable and memorable life experience for both'.

Thank goodness society has changed. Today the older woman, younger man relationship would pass unnoticed. Some 40 years back however, discovery of the relationship would have resulted in the older woman being condemned and ostracized without mercy by society and, principally by her own sisterhood.

I have found Peter's writings of considerable interest because they are based upon the personal diary notes of both parties. The lady in question ultimately lived across the world from Peter and, it is of romantic note that after years of non-communication and, prior to her mental deterioration and demise from a brain tumour she prepared the most endearing letter that, together with diaries were to be passed on to Peter if he was traced and still alive. More information on Peter's book in Ebook form is available at the link appearing below.

So, to the slightly older girls out there ignore the silly terms 'cougar' or 'mature' - if you fancy him, he fancies you and you get on well, then go for it. Doesn't matter if he's younger -- you will both probably have a whale of a time both in and out of the sack? That's the advice of an older gentleman who now unfortunately, is too old to attract a chick and to young to tolerate a geriatric.

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♥Hush♥ (YunaxGarnet)

Note: PLEASE TURN YOUR VOLUME UP! ^_^; Song: Hush Artist: Automatic Loveletter Program: Sony Vegas Pro 8.0 Dedication: Luketear-My friend with which I have very odd conversations ^_^ Love you hun! Side Note: Add my backup account! xlovexlostxinxtime- www.youtube.com Story: Yuna is a singer that travles to different kingdoms to sing. Garnet is the princess of the kingdom that Yuna is to sing at next. Garnet is very unhappy with being a princess because she can never make her own choices and she is being forced into a marriage she doesn't want. When she sees yuna she falls instantly in love with her and wants to meet with her, be with her no matter what it takes. Yuna meets the princess and feels the exact same thing that Garnet feels. Garnet talkes to her and tells Yuna her feels and is suprised that yuna returns them in full. "I like you too..." "Lets go somewhere together..." "That sounds like a great idea!" Garnet asks if she can come with Yuna, and Yuna agrees happily. They take off and begin their life together, exciment racing inside them, not caring about the danger they were putting themselves in. They don't know of course that the King will do anything to get his daughter back to marry the princess off. They have to live life travleing, not able to stay in one place to long. Yuna is forced to give up her singing and slwoly falls into depression. She loves Garnet more than anything but all she knew was the stage, it was the one place she loved to be, the place she ...

Be The Boss Of Your Wife!

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Saudi man cuts daughter's tongue, burns her ...

Saudi man cuts daughter's tongue, burns her. Her crime? Converting to Christianity. Riyadh: A Saudi man working with the Commission for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice recently killed his daughter for converting to Christianity. According to sources close to the victim, the religious police member had cut the tongue of the girl and burned her to death following a heated debate on religion. The death of the girl sent shockwaves and websites where the victim used to write with various nick names have allocated special space to mourn her, while some others closed temporarily in protest. According to the Saudi Al Ukhdoud news website, the victim wrote an article on the blog of which she was a member under the nickname "Rania" a few days before her murder. According to sources close to the victim, the religious police member had cut the tongue of the girl and burned her to death following a heated debate on religion. Interesting choice of names. Was she inspired by Jordan's "hip" queen Rania? the woman devoted to proving to the world that, Among other things, honour/apostate killings are totally alien to Islam? Wonder who knows Islam better: the Saudi father (and member of the Commission for "Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice")‏ "She wrote that her life became an ordeal after her family members grew suspicious about her after a religious discussion with them. She said that her brother found some Christian articles written by her as well as a cross sign on ...

Ernestine Schumann-Heink, Schubert: Die Forelle (Two versions: 1911 & 1929)

German contralto Ernestine Schumann-Heink (1861-1936), one of the great singers from the so-called "Golden Age of Opera", in Schubert's Die Forelle (The Trout), D. 550. This video presents two versions, the first was recorded in 1911, and the second in 1929. Both recordings are made for the Victor label. The translation of the sung text by Lionel Salter is provided as follows: In a limpid brooklet the skittish trout darted about in joyous haste like an arrow. I stood on the bank and in quiet contentment watched the merry little fish bathing in the clear stream. An angler with his rod stood on the bank and cold-bloodedly watched the fish disporting itself. So long as the water remains clear, I thought, he will not catch the trout with his rod. But at last the thief tired of waiting. Maliciously he mudded the brook, and before I realised it, his rod quivered with the fish writhing on it, and I, my blood boiling, gazed at the victimized creature. The following biographical profile of Schumann-Heink comes from Cantabile-subito (www.cantabile-subito.de): "Ernestine Schumann-Heink was born as Tini Rössler in Prague. Among her teachers was Giovanni Battista Lamperti. She made her début at the Dresden opera as Azucena in 1878 which was not very successful because of her lacking stage experience. But there were hopeful signs in her singing. In the next season she made consistent progress in vocal technique and soon she began to reveal a unique individuality in her vocal category ...

James Burke : The Day The Universe Changed: "In The Light Of The Above", 1 of 5 (CC)

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Nothing Else Matters ~ Ch. 74 "I capital to allocution to you."

So I'm going to be keeping the question of the day. Partially because you guys said I should and because it tells me a little more about you guys. So I'm listening to Nickelback. Whoo! Awesomeness right there! Haha. And yeah, that's it. Fav. comment: cutierose1234 Song: Dani California by the Red Hot Chili Peppers ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (Rebecca's POV) The door opened and there was a woman standing there. She had black, curly hair and she was very pretty. It was Kevin's mom. It was totally obvious. He looked so much like her. Practically her twin but in a guy version. "Kevin, honey!" Kevin let go of my hand and hugged his mom. "How are you, Kevin?" "I'm great, mom." "I'm so happy you're here. Everyone is so excited to see you." "I am too." Then, Mrs. Jonas noticed me standing next to her son. "Kevin, who's this?" "Oh, yeah. Mom, this is my girlfriend, Rebecca. Rebecca, this is my mom." I held out my hand but she surprised me by pulling me into a hug. "It's nice to meet you, dear. You know, you're beautiful." "Thank you, Mrs. Jonas." "Oh, you can call me Denise. I don't mind. Well, come on in, you two." We walked into the house and it felt very homey. A man sitting on the couch looked up from the newspaper. "Son! How are you?" He had walked over to hug Kevin. "Great, Dad. I'd like you to meet Rebecca, my girlfriend." "Oh, hello. It's nice to meet the girl who caught my son's attention." "It's nice to meet you too, sir." "Dad, where is everybody?" "They ...

Ukrainian Marriage - Traditional Rituals

If you have taken the decision to marry in Ukraine, you should be prepared how the traditional ceremony looks like and what the procedures are. Probably your bride and her family will guide you carefully through this process but here is a short preliminary information.

The marriage is one of the most intimate and important moments for every family. Not only the bride but her whole family takes an active part in this. Usually they invite friends and relatives who are close to the couple.

A few hours before the ceremony, the groom and his family (or friends) visit the bride's home. There they receive blessings from her father. This blessing is called Blahoslovenia and this is the formal approval for the marriage. This acknowledges the marriage in front of the parents and they agree to become one. A small trat is served and the two families leave for the ceremony.

Usually the bride is already prepared for the wedding ceremony. Ukrainians do not consider it bad luck if the groom sees the bride before the wedding. The father blesses the marriage and the two families go to the city council for an administrative marriage. It is a short procedure and has formal meaning. The true traditional marriage is the one in the church.

Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians. Local church authorities will require a certificate that both bride and groom have been baptized in an Orthodox Church. If you have planned the wedding ceremony you will have this arranged easily. The baptism is just a formality and can be done in a day.

The guests are waiting in front of the church or inside. The bride and the groom enter the church after all the guests have taken their places inside. Unlike western traditions, the father does not give his daughter away. The young couple walks in together, arm in arm, as equals. In addition, the father has already given his blessing during the blessing.

The first part of the ceremony is called Betrotal and during it, the man and the woman agree that they enter the marriage as equals. The priest blesses the wedding bands and places them on the young couple's fingers.

At an earlier stage the family have chosen two friends whose task it will be to witness the ceremony. They are called starosty and usually are older and more experienced than the bride and the groom. They lead the wedding procession and carry icons on which are depicted Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. Later these icons are taken to the home of the new family and function as a spiritual center of the household.

According to the Ukrainian marriage tradition the starosty generally host the ceremony and take care of the organizational activities. Their function is to guide and advise the young couple.

After the bride and groom pass the church aisle, they are crowned. This is the most important moment because on this step they are married in the eyes of god. They place their hands on the gospel and exchange the vows. Then the priest guides them and they walk three times around the small altar. These are their first steps in marriage.

The wedding ceremony in the church is about half an hour to an hour. There are extended rituals which can make it longer than four hours but these are too exhausting for both bride and groom and in addition the guests become nervous and tired. Do not insist on the long ceremony.

If you love your bride, respect her and treat her well, you will be happy together even without God's blessing. Ukrainians are not very religious and will tell you the same. However, the Orthodox marriage ritual is a romantic experience and if you need mystery to bond your marriage, this surely will work.

What Are the Odds? Finding a Mate After 40

I wonder who ever started the myth that women over 40 don't stand a chance in hell of finding a mate and marrying, whether for the first time or the 5th. It seems to me that there are loads of women over 40 who are not only extremely attractive, but also much more comfortable in their skin than their younger counterparts. They're more confident, more compassionate and certainly more able to love completely than they might have been in their earlier years. So why do such myths continue?

If I were given a magic lamp and offered the opportunity to 'go back' to any age I like, I wouldn't go back to any of them. I like being where I am. I like the feeling of knowing who I am, and not having to subscribe to anyone else's version of who I 'should be'. I love the feeling of calm that comes over me when confronted by anyone who feels the need to 'get in my face' for whatever reason they feel compelled to pick a fight. Most of all, I love knowing that when push comes to shove, the one person in the world I KNOW I can count on is ME. It comes from living. It comes from settling in to my Self. It comes from having loved and lost and survived the heart-ache, even though at the time, I thought it would kill me. It didn't. I'm still standing. And, truth be told, I'm a far better woman now than I ever was at 25 or 30 or 35. In fact, when I was 25, even though I THOUGHT I had the world in my hands and nothing could ever stop me from doing anything I wanted, I was a train wreck. Really. A train wreck. I was outwardly confident to the point of arrogance. I was ruthless in my honesty. I had very little, if any, patience. And I really thought I had my 'stuff' together. Sheesh. What I didn't know was A LOT.

So now, here I am at what is most commonly called "Middle Aged". I have a lean, strong body. I have a few lines around my mouth. I have strong, useful hands that are as eager to soothe as they are to create. I have a wicked sense of humor and a heart of gold. I have friends who I've known since I was a train wreck, and they still love me. I have the freedom to be, do and have anything I choose, and I'm much better at the choices I make for the wisdom I've acquired. What's more, I have vision beyond what my eyes can see. And that vision allows for truths that I could never have seen in my earlier years. So, with all that I have, and all that I know, why would it be impossible for me to find a mate, even at this age?

I believe there are 2 kinds of men in the world. Those that know who they are and those that pretend to be someone else. I've seen many a marriage torn apart after 20 years because he found someone younger. He'd leave his wife, who put him through college, bore his children and put up with his bull while he was working his way to 'the top', just so he could feel good about his virility or his waning good looks. He tossed it to the wind so he could marry the young little chickadee who made him 'feel like a man'. One friend in particular, who recently went through this agony, called me up one day to tell me that she was going in for plastic surgery and needed a ride to and from the Doc's office. This is a 41 year old women who could pass for 30 any day of the week, with a brilliant mind and a lovely heart.

Yet, because the knucklehead left her for a younger woman, she decided to 'get younger' herself and go under the knife. I did my best to talk her out of it. Kept saying, "Honey, just wait a little while longer. Wait until you're not feeling so devastated. Make this decision when you're emotionally well, not when you're falling apart." But she wouldn't hear of it. When, at last, I realized she was going through with it, whether I was there or not, I did what I do for all the people I love. I stood by her and stayed until she was able to get out of bed on her own and actually feed herself. It was a long, brutal 6 days and every time I heard her cry out, I wanted to kill the guy. But, of course, it wasn't really his fault. It was her all along. And she made the choice based on her own insecurities. Maybe he left her for reasons she didn't even know about.

The men I've met who are not afraid of their mortality are the ones who wouldn't dream of leaving their wives. They're the ones who see her for who she is, in all her aging glory, and love her even more. The ones who understand that her beauty goes far beyond what can be seen with human eyes. The ones who were there when she was a train wreck, and stayed for the party anyway. The ones who went through as many changes as she did but stuck it out because they made a promise. These are the very men who'd marry a woman over 40 and be grateful to have the chance. But, the question is, where are they?

They're with their wives, that's where. The reason women over 40 MAY have a bigger challenge marrying is NOT because she's over 40, it's because most of the men who would love to marry her are already married and wouldn't think of leaving their beloved wives. The other men, the ones who left their wives for younger women, are likely to be divorced again (because the young chickadee got tired of his 'old, tired self') and ran off with a younger man. So now the old man is divorced, his first wife has gotten on with her life, and he's the loser sitting in a bar looking for some lonely old woman who'll 'settle' for less than she deserves. Problem is, that woman, the 'older woman', is wise to his ways and won't have any part of his nonsense. Stalemate.

These scenarios I describe are merely scenarios. There are probably lots of terrific guys out there who'd be honored to have (and appreciate) a woman over 40. And there are likely just as many women over 40 who would find those men delightful. The question is not whether or not women over 40 stand a chance in hell of marrying. The question is, does she KNOW how utterly valuable she is? Does she hold herself in high esteem? Does she know that she's a queen deserving of a prince who will adore her and lavish her in love? Does she know that for all she's lived, all her scars and lines and wrinkles, she's even more beautiful than she was when she was 25? It is this woman's observation that THIS is where the myth arises. And it's up to us to eradicate that myth. Women over 40 unite! Look in the mirror and sing your praise. You ARE so beautiful. And once you really feel that, you'll be as irresistible as you were the day you brushed on your first smudge of blush. Love YOURSELF. Then you'll see who shows up to treat you like the queen that you are.

Our Shamanic Wedding Ceremony (Part 2)

PART TWO: The Air "God is the Air. The Air is Sacred. The Air is my Breath. My Breath is Sacred." The following reading represents the sacred nature of our words. Commitment Reading of the Pueblo Indian Author Unknown Before we met, you and I were halves unjoined except in the wide rivers of our minds. We were each other's distant shore, the opposite wings of a bird, the other half of a seashell. We did not know the other then, did not know our determination to keep alive the cry of one riverbank to the other. We were apart, yet connected in our ignorance of each other, like two apples sharing a common tree. Remember? I knew you existed long before you understood my desire to join my freedom to yours. Our paths collided long enough for our indecision to be swallowed up by the greater need of love. When you came to me, the sun surged toward the earth and moon escaped from darkness to bless the union of two spirits so alike that the creator had designed them for life's endless circle. Beloved partner, keeper of my heart's odd secrets, clothed in summer blossoms so the icy hand of winter never touches us, I thank your patience. Our joining is like a tree to earth, a cloud to sky, and even more. We are the reason the world can laugh on its battlefields and rise from the ashes of its selfishness to hear me say, in this time, this place, this way -- I loved you best of all. The Fire "God is the Fire. The Fire is Sacred. The Fire is my Spirit. My Spirit is Sacred. I am Sacred ...

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Fairly Odd Parents Party Games

These two fairly odd parents' party games will help your guest have a great time at the next party you throw, whether it be a birthday or just a plain fun day.

The first game is a fairly odd one indeed called, 'Conductor'. Billy has one of the Fairly Odd Parent's wands and decides to be his own symphony conductor. Pick one person to play the conductor and have the rest of the kids sit in chairs around him/her. The conductor will clap time either slow or fast for the music and as he/she points at one of the players with the imaginary wand will yell the name of an instrument and that player must immediately start playing an imaginary instrument and making the noises that go with it. This person keeps playing and the conductor points at other players to get them started playing imaginary instruments. The point is to try and get everyone playing an imaginary instrument and playing it slow or fast.

The conductor can also make someone stop playing just by pointing at them again with the imaginary wand belonging to the Fairly Odd Parents. If you fail to notice the conductor pointing at you, you must drop out of the game.

The next game is called 'wish list'. It's a fun writing and guessing game for the kids to play when the adults have gotten tired out. Give everyone a piece of paper and pencil and have them write down 10 things they would wish for if they had Fairly Odd Parents. Then have them all put their names at the bottoms of the lists and pass them in to you. Read the lists one by one and have the players try and guess who wrote the list. You can have them write the name down quietly or just yell it out as the name comes to them. Those with the most guesses get a special treat.

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Street theatre; Mathilda & George, Almelo- Netherlands 2009.

Street theatre "kunsten op straat" in Almelo, Netherlands. 19-9-2009. performing artists: Mathilda & George, the odd couple (Germany).

How to Influence a Guy to Marry You

You may have been dating a wonderful man for some time now and would like things to go a notch higher. You would like him to commit to marriage and are wondering what you should do. Take heart, this is a road that many women have traveled.

This is a situation that many women face, but they are not aware of what is required of them. Why do some of your friends seem to zoom past you as they get their guys who make lasting commitments? Well, relax; here are the simple methods that such women use with great success. 

First of all, you should understand that you are not odd if you are thinking of ways of making your man commit. This is a natural desire that almost all women have. The problem is that you may be trying too hard to make him commit, which is just likely to take the romance out of your relationship.

If you are struggling with encouraging the man to marry you, the sparkle in your relationship will die out, resulting in a discouraging dullness. You are likely to make the man feel like a cornered animal when he notices that you are putting pressure on him to make a commitment. 

Take it easy

If you would like a man to commit, you should avoid struggling too hard but take things easy instead. You should give your relationship enough time to develop more naturally.   You should let the man feel that he is the one in charge of the decision.

If he realizes that you have taken this role and are pressing him to marry, he will simply lose interest.   While you may succeed in finally pushing the guy to a marriage commitment, you will have a rather dry relationship devoid of happiness. You will be more likely to divorce. 

Determine whether the guy is made of marriage stuff

You should realize that not all men are bound to marry. There are those who prefer a celibate life for as long as they live. You should therefore be able to determine whether your guy is meant for marriage or not. 

Are you marriageable yourself?

Just as not every man is destined to marry, not every woman will end up married. If you want to influence your man to marry you, there are some special qualities you need to possess.

These are what will draw the man to you strongly.  Take time to learn about these special characteristics and you will succeed in making the man say 'I do!'

Public Health 257B - Fall 2009 - Lecture 7

Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response Professor Thomas Aragon