The Amusing and Thought-Provoking Story of Sand and Stone

This story tells of two friends, Amanda and Margot, who were walking together on the edge of the Sahara the desert in North Africa.

During some point of the journey, they had an argument, and Margot slapped the other one in the face. Mandy, who got slapped, was hurt, but without saying anything, she wrote in the sand, 'Today my best friend, Margot, slapped me in the face.'

They kept on walking, until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. Mandy who had been slapped, got stuck in the mire and started drowning, and naturally her friend, Margot, saved her by pulling her out of the quicksand. After she recovered from the near drowning, Mandy wrote on a stone, 'Today, my best friend Margot saved my life.'

Margot who had slapped and saved her best friend, asked Mandy, 'After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand, and now, you write on a stone, why?'

Mandy replied with a knowing smile, 'When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand, where the winds of forgiveness can erase it, but when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone, so no wind can ever erase it.'

Learn to write your hurts in the sand and carve your blessings in stone.

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Some thoughts on beauty

Beauty is more than skin-deep. Beauty is unique grace and confidence, a shining light that sparkles through the eyes and smile. It's not what you look like; it's what you project.

Beauty is a subjective quality and a universal perfect beauty is but an abstract concept.

Secretly, we all want to be beautiful and make the best of ourselves. We want to look more beautiful without losing the essence of what makes us uniquely attractive.

Perfect beauty is an elusive concept, but if you can feel good about yourself by enhancing your looks, you may find more joy in your life.

Be beautiful - it is in every woman's reach!!

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Headache and Your Bra?

They may look sexy and slip in just right under your slinkiest evening dresses, but bras with thin straps could cause headaches and lead to serious nerve damage.

Physicians at UT South-western Medical Centre at Dallas say wearing thin bra straps too tightly is dangerous for women. If a strap is so tight that it digs into the shoulder, it puts downward pressure on the cervical nerve. The cervical nerve runs from the neck to the shoulder and is an important component of the nerve system. Damaging it can cause frequent headaches, neck pain or numbness. Over time, it can cause pain that radiates from the shoulder all the way down the arms and into the hands.

Tight bra straps are especially hazardous for full-busted women, but all women are susceptible. Swimsuits with spaghetti straps and shoulder-strap purses worn for several hours at a time are other culprits.

The solution is to find a good-fitting undergarment, say UT South-western physicians. Shop for support bras with wide straps. This distributes the weight more evenly.

So the next time you get a headache -- check your bra.

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Tips for Successful Flirting

Women have used flirting to attract men for centuries. From the batting of the eyelashes in times before to the five second eye lock used often today, men often can’t resist the flirting temptations put out by women. 

Flirting makes it easy for women to give men signals of interest, without making them actually say they are interested. While many women still use a suggestive double entendre to make their move, others use flirting power manoeuvres to get what they want. If you’re not a confident flirter, use these tips to help you feel more comfortable with approaching those you’re interested in getting to know better.

Tips to use to become a confident flirter:

1. Be Clear

Women often assume men know what their signals mean, however men are traditionally really bad at interpreting signals from women. So, when you’re flirting with a handsome guy you’re interested in dating be sure your signals are loud and clear. Remember, it’s pretty rude to flirt with someone just for the fun of it unless you already know each other. Be sure if you’re flirting with a stranger you genuinely want to get to know them better. Say what you mean and mean what you say!

2. Smile When Your Flirt

Men are naturally drawn to women who like to have fun and who wear a smile. Practice entering every room with a smile on your face and notice how much more attention you’ll get from the males in the place. When you’re in the mood for some flirting, be sure to keep it positive and smile. When you feel great about yourself and portray a sense of happiness, others will feel great about you too.

3. Flirting Props

If you have a difficult time approaching people and want men to approach you instead, you may need to rely heavily on a flirting prop. Flirting props are items you can carry to get people to notice you. The key to these being effective is to choose something which will get you attention but not something which will get you unwanted or negative attention from men. For example, a fun scarf or piece of jewellery might be a great way to try this tip out.

4. Go It Alone

While going out alone might not be the safest idea in today’s world of dating, while you are out with your friends you should separate yourself from them a bit to seem more approachable by men. Men might feel too intimidated to approach you if you’re with a group of rowdy girls and might feel as if he would be rejected not only by you but a whole group of women. So, take every opportunity to venture to the pool table, bar or patio alone for a few moments at a time.

5. Be Fearless When Single

Unless you are painfully shy, a good flirt should feel comfortable approaching a man she has her eye on. Approximately 95% of single men love to be approached by women, as it strokes their ego. So, give it a try!

6. Be You for a Great First Impression

People today are looking for authenticity so when you are out and about, be sure to be yourself. If you act like someone you’re not, your guy will find out sooner or later. So, start things off right and just be yourself from the beginning.

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Brazilian Wax

Brazilian waxing is a type of waxing involving the bikini area. The Brazilian wax removes the hair around the panty line, leaving back what is known as a landing strip or a broader vertical strip.

Brazilian wax is harder than most depilatory wax. Because it cools to become more solid, it misses less hair. That is why this wax is better for Brazilian bikini wax jobs.

This is most popular with twenty- and thirty-somethings - among whom thong underwear is most popular - but waxers say they also see teenagers and senior citizens. Approximately 25 per cent of the Beauty Craze salon clients opt for "everything off."

Girls in their 20’s have Brazilian wax done because it is expected of them in their generation. It is just as expected as shaving your legs for that age group.

Brazilian Wax Procedure

It starts with baby powder, talcum powder, or oil being spread over the area to be waxed. This prevents the hot wax from sticking to the skin.

Then hot wax is spread over the area from which hair is to be removed. The wax is allowed to harden briefly, and then one edge of the wax strip is pulled up and used as a 'tab' to pull off the rest of the wax, usually in the direction opposite of hair growth. The waxer then works his or her way around the body systematically removing the hair from the genital area, buttocks, and anus.

Tweezers are used to remove any stray hairs that the waxing missed. Finally, the remaining pubic hair - "landing strip" - is either trimmed with scissors, or waxed off if the client requests it. The remaining hair may even be in a particular pattern (hearts are a popular option).

The pain involved with Brazilian wax can be mild or more severe and can last from several seconds to minutes. Most who are willing to endure the procedure feel that the result is worth the discomfort. 

Furthermore, most feel that the procedure becomes less painful with subsequent treatments. Products are also available to lessen the pain, such as topical anesthetics.

Optionally, a hair inhibitor can be used, which will slow the regrowth of hair and may stop regrowth altogether. The results generally last up to two months.

The procedure takes 15 to 30 minutes and can cost between $60 to $100.

Before you get a Brazilian Bikini Wax done, shop around for the salon and spend some time inquiring about the person who will be attending to you.

Reputable salons use high quality waxes that are gentle on the skin. They will follow up with a soothing lotion containing Aloe Vera or Calamine Lotion which reduce the itching and discomfort.

Why Is Brazilian Waxing So Popular?

Many just enjoy the clean feeling that comes with being hairless. Some, who did it just to wear thongs or a small bikini, keep it up because "it just feels great"!

Some say that if you ever want to spice up your sex life, get a Brazilian wax and seductive perfume.

By Beverly Smith

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