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~ Hello Journal & Friends ~
I just wanted to update you on that "feeling" I had. Well it wasn't Love
it was much worse. It did however, have to do with my heart.
I found out that I have had several small heart attacks, 
but nothing TOO major, I mean I didn't even know it, but have had shortness of breath, some dizziness, tightening in the chest, and some other symptoms associated with heart disease. Good news is that they caught it all in time before it did TOO much damage, and with a better diet 
and exercise
I could keep from having something MAJOR
happening. I am probably going to back off the romance search, and focus on me, my health and my daughters...something like this kind of stops you in your tracks and makes you rethink everything and I dont want to waste a minute on looking for something that was never there in the first place. 
Anyway, I'll still be posting about love, 
and romance, because I believe it does exist for SOME.
Take care, and I hope everyone is having a great holiday season so far 
With Luv,
Juliette 
I'd walk a mile in your shoes...if you asked me to.For just a moment, I thought I saw a brief glimpse of heaven.
at least that is what I thought it was, until it left so sudden.
Maybe it was just a ray of hope, that someday might be better
I know that only for a short time, that some moments last forever.
If you get the chance to see this glimpse,
I hope the rays shine bright
And rest assured that love exists if only in our eyes.
You never know what your life path brings, it's full of surprises, some good and some bad. I have to say that it definitely keeps life interesting, and very seldom boring. It's funny how things you think are going to happen never turn out the way you think. Not necessarily bad, but for sure different. I guess I have learned to just go with the flow. ok, so maybe I haven't learned it all that well...but i'm trying. My grandmother taught me that loving someone didn't mean you controlled them, and that you give love freely to everyone, not just certain people who you approve of...or who you think DESERVE your love. That is not how it works. Sure it's not easy just giving it out without expecting it in return...but that's the best part of the whole thing. Is when you LEAST expect it, is when it is returned. To know that kind of love, I think you have to live a long time, I think I have only experienced that maybe twice, and one of those experiences was from my grandmother. Who, no matter how bad I was, or what I got myself into (and I was INTO plenty) she loved me. I never once had a doubt about that. Even now, if I am down, or just feeling blah, I can think about the times I spent with her, and just feel at peace. That at least ONE person in my life loved me with out reason. I didn't have to be SOMEONE special, I could just be me. Her spirit definitely motivates me to be better, and give more of myself.
Well, I am off to slumberland (where there is a dream waiting for me) Plus I need to snuggle in the covers...it's COLD out here. 
Take care,
Juliette
For all my friends both old and new,
I wish for you this christmas -
Joy, and peace to fill your hearts,
A smile for each day when you wake,
Laughter to make the sky turn blue
and LOVE to hold it all together.
With Love to all my friends!! Juliette
Some words are just harder to say than most. "Love" is one that people make the worst. We tie it with strings, and expect so much in return, it has a hard time flying and falls short of what we yearn. By our actions and deeds, we show what they seek, but they are blind to truth and refuse to see. Words are what they want to hear, something soft and slow whispered in their ear. It goes right on through and out the other side, without stopping and resting for just a short while. They crave and they starve for that one brief glimpse, of what some others have, and what they were just sent. It is really not all that hard to see, when you open your heart to the gift that we bring. It isn't that fancy or wrapped up with a bow. It's just something we do without thinking, and we do it for love.
I have a little secret, 
but you can't tell ANYBODY... ok?
I think I may be in love
....I can't say just yet, but this is something I've never felt before, so I'm not sure. We'll see what happens, but whatever it is... it is great! 
and scary at the same time. I'll know more soon and let you know. In the mean time....think HAPPY thoughts 
Good Morning Journal Friends
Sorry I haven't posted in while, about the romance venture. There just hasn't been anything really going on in that dept. No romance in life right now. Which is ok I guess, I have been busy with work, and haven't had much time for it. There is someone that has caught my eye, and I wouldn't mind something happening...just not sure how they feel, but I have learned, that life is short, and sometimes you just have to go with whatever it gives you. I'm not going to sit and worry about it, if it happens it happens...if not...it's ok. I used to obssess about stuff if it didn't happen the way I wanted it to, I still have tendancies to do that, and I have to make myself not, but it's getting better, and not an automatic reflex anymore.
Anyway, I thought I'd share with you some of characteristics that this "MYSTERY" person has that caught my eye. I have to say first off, that these were not something I noticed right off, that our "relationship" started out as just friends, not even that really was more like just chat buddies and the friendship part came later. (which by the way, I would want a part of my life forever, even if that is all it is) but here are the traits that make me interested in more.
Has many more qualities, but those are the main ones. I have never really met anyone like him, he has this spirit that just makes me want to know more. I dont feel threatened by him (and by that I mean taking away my freedom, or not letting me be myself without judgement) I can sense he has this protectiveness about him, and that he would fight for whatever was his. Which is very cool to me. Anyway, I like where everything is right now...so we'll see what happens.
On the romance topic, do you notice that guys are being more receptive to that than they used to be? I mean, more guys are opening up to being romantic, and not so afraid of it. Or maybe I am just more aware of it. I wish that all guys could be that way, and not so scared of it, or thinking they have to be all elaborate about it. Girls just like simple, and the fact that the guy took the time to think about them. MOST girls, that are not high maintenance.
Well, I will try to get more involved with the romance thing...and post more often. Take care!
With Luv,
Juliette
Monster Mash
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I would like to thank my Journal Friend Eric for this award!!
I had a great time participating, and can't wait until the next adventure!
Hugs & Kisses
Juliette
Installing LOVE ....
Customer: Well, I'm not very technical, but I think I'm ready to install it now. What do I do first?
Tech Support: The first step is to open your HEART. Have you located your HEART, ma'am?
Customer: Yes, I have, but there are several other programs running right now. Is it okay to install while they are running?
Tech Support:What programs are running, ma'am?
Customer: Let's see... I have PAST-HURT.EXE, LOW-ESTEEM.EXE, GRUDGE.EXE, and RESENTMENT.COM running now.
Tech Support: No problem. LOVE will gradually erase PAST-HURT.EXE from your current operating system. It may remain in your permanent memory, but it will no longer disrupt other programs. LOVE will eventually overwrite LOW-ESTEEM.EXE with a module of its own called HIGH-ESTEEM.EXE. However, you have to completely turn off GRUDGE.EXE and RESENTMENT.COM. Those programs prevent LOVE from being properly installed. Can you turn those off, ma'am?
Customer: I don't know how to turn them off. Can you tell me how?
Tech Support: My pleasure. Go to your Start menu and invoke FORGIVENESS.EXE. Do this as many times as necessary until it's erased the programs you don't want.
Customer: Okay, now LOVE has started installing itself automatically. Is that normal?
Tech Support: Yes. You should receive a message that says it will reinstall for the life of your HEART. Do you see that message?
Customer: Yes, I do. Is it completely installed?
Tech Support: Yes, but remember that you have only the base program. You need to begin connecting to other HEARTs in order to get the upgrades.
Customer: Oops. I have an error message already. What should I do?
Tech Support: What does the message say?
Customer: It says "ERROR 412-PROGRAM NOT RUN ON INTERNAL COMPONENTS" What does that mean?
Tech Support: Don't worry, ma'am, that's a common problem. It means that the LOVE program is set up to run on external HEARTs but has not yet been run on your HEART. It is one of those complicated programming things, but in non-technical terms it means you have to "LOVE" your own machine before it can "LOVE" others
Customer: So what should I do?
Tech Support: Can you pull down the directory called "SELF-ACCEPTANCE"?
Customer: Yes, I have it.
Tech Support:Excellent. You're getting good at this Now, click on the following files and then copy them to the "MYHEART" directory: FORGIVE-SELF.DOC, REALIZE-WORTH.TXT, and ACKNOWLEDGE-LIMITATIONS.DOC. The system will overwrite any conflicting files and begin patching any faulty & programming. Also, you need to delete SELF-CRITIC.EXE from all directories, and then empty your recycle bin afterwards to make sure it is completely gone and never comes back.
Customer: Got it. Hey! My HEART is filling up with new files. SMILE.MPG is playing on my monitor right now and it shows that PEACE.EXE, and CONTENTMENT.COM are copying themselves all over my HEART. Is this normal?
Tech Support:Sometimes. For others it takes a while, but eventually everything gets downloaded at the proper time. So, LOVE is installed and running. You should be able to handle it from here. Ah, one more thing.
Customer: Yes?
Tech Support:LOVE is shareware. Be sure to give it and its various modules to everybody you meet. They will in turn share it with other people and they will return some similarly cool modules back to you.
Customer: I will! Thanks for your help!
15 Things You Probably Never Knew or Thought About
If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
A Minute: They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them.
Take the time ... to live and love.
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This quote is from a guy that is wise beyond his years...and very in touch with his feelings. . .I thought it was very profound and hopefully someday I can find someone that feels like this. Anyway, you see if you think the same thing.No woman wakes up saying "God, I hope I don't get swept off my feet today!" Now, she might say "This is a really bad time for me," or something like "I just need some space," or my personal favorite "I'm really into my career right now." You believe that? Neither does she. You know why? 'Cause she's lying to you, that's why. You understand me? Lying! It's not a bad time for her. She doesn't need any space. And she may be into her career, but what she's really saying is "Uh, get away from me now," or possibly "Try harder, stupid," but which one is it? 60% of all human communication is nonverbal, body language; 30% is your tone, so that means 90% of what you're saying ain't coming out of your mouth. Of course she's going to lie to you! She's a nice person! She doesn't want to hurt your feelings! What else she going to say? She doesn't even know you... yet. Luckily, the fact is that just like the rest of us, even a beautiful woman doesn't know what she wants until she sees it, and that's where I come in. My job is to open her eyes. Basic Principles - no matter what, no matter when, no matter who... any man has a chance to sweep any woman off her feet; he just needs the right broom.
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Just like that....and you're gone.
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People go through life looking for something to last forever, but I think life is just about moments. Some moments last a lifetime, others just a short while. I think every moment of every day should be thought of as something special. Whether it was a good moment or a bad moment. It was something meant to be. Other moments may just be a once in a lifetime thing, doesn't make it wrong or right, that was just all that you got. Too many people take moments for granted, or want more. Maybe more isn't what was planned. So why not relish each moment as a gift, and eventually those special moments will last longer than a fleeting breath or a trip around the sun. Does it make sense? Does it feel right? Of course it does...so why do we fight it so much?
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I hope everyone reading this has a totally awesome week!
Take care,
Juliette
Never be to busy to show someone you care! 
Hello Journal Friends
Sorry I haven't posted in a while....have been busy and in a funk...nothing really exciting happening in the romance world...well up until today. If you remember a few posts back, I mentioned something about this guy who was a little younger than me, and we were going to keep things as friends. Well, I think it has moved a little past friends, although even if nothing else works, we agreed to remain friends...now I know you're thinking...oh that will never work, but if you make an effort to make it work, then it will. He is very understanding, very thoughtful, very goodlooking 
and we get along really great! Problems?? well the only problem is I think I like him a lot more than he does me. Which is usually the case right? You like someone they like someone else or someone likes you and you like someone else. It never fails with me. Anyway, I am just going to see what happens. He has to go back to iraq soon, and it's not like i'm in a hurry. I'll just enjoy what is now...and let what happens happen. I have a good feeling about it though so keep good happy thoughts!
Hope everyone is doing good...I have missed posting...and will have to get back in the swing of things.
Take care!!
Juliette
To bask in the delights of idealized love is to be a romantic. Romantic love can involve flowers, candy, walks along the ocean, or giggly chases through daisy-filled meadows. Or it can involve simpler expressions of affection, such as a holding hands, casual walks, bike rides, going to breakfast together, or the odd little gift. If you aren't comfortable with traditional romantic protocol, you can create your own — the truth is that there are no rules. And if you do have a penchant for the romantic, you can learn to express yourself without feeling like you're acting out the inscription of a HallmarkTM card.
Romance is a sometimes component of love that appeals to some, but not all lovers. It is important to remember that romance isn't always necessary in all situations to keep passion alive — one can stir passion with simple respect, an honest compliment, or suggestive body contact. However, with a little creativity, even the most pragmatic lovers can do highly romantic things, without resorting to the clichéd red roses, bubble baths, soft music, and dimly lit rooms.
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You are romance typified! You believe in the magic of love and your imagination drifts when sweet songs play. Rose petals, poignant poetry, tall glasses of wine, touching moments, and sweet words are all a part of your romantic relationships (or would be if it were solely up to you).
Problems may arise if you are matched up with someone who isn't into full-blown romance. If you look forward to Valentine's Day to express your love and your partner doesn't even know when it is, you might end up feeling neglected. If your partner isn't as romantically inclined as you, it might be necessary for you to notice the effort your partner does make. Perhaps s/he doesn't display her affection in screamingly romantic ways, but if you tune into his/her subtle displays of adoration, your heart will soar with appreciation. And you can always encourage your partner to act romantically by rewarding him/her when s/he does try to woo you. If you were in a relationship with someone equally romantic, your relationship would be a story-book classic, but if your lover is a little more pragmatic — don't worry. It can still be a magical journey!
| How I am In Love |
 You give and take equally in relationships. You tend to get very attached when you're with someone. You want to see your love all the time. You love your partner unconditionally and don't try to make them change. You stay in love for a long time, even if you aren't loved back. When you fall, you fall hard. |
I sit here alone on bended knee, like every time before.
Praying for that someone who only I was meant for
A simple life is all I want, the drama left behind
With not too many worries, and not too many hard times
Sure, It is those that make you stronger, and keep you moving on
To give you hope to look forward to, when that time has come
So now I only ask you, for one special thing
To see if you can help find the happiness that love brings
He doesn't need a fancy car or anything too special
All he needs is an open heart and teasing sense of humor.
Keep him safe until he reaches home, and open his eyes to see
That the only person that was meant for him, is me!
August Ó 2005 Juliettes Romance
Juliette
Ok, I am curious about people KNEW they had found the one. Like what were some of the signs you felt made them different than anyone else. I know not everyone has the same signs, and it's mostly what you feel in your heart, but I keep thinking maybe i'm missing something...or just totally blanking out the signs. I am a big believer in love at first site, and that if I dont feel that instant spark, then I usually dont make an effort to take it further. What if there is no such thing as love at first site, then have I missed my opportunity?
The romantic side of me, says that I'll just KNOW...but then the realistic side says...HOW will you know. So, I sit here wondering...did I miss it, did I just pass it by, is it here yet, was that him...and it just goes on and on. I would kind of like to hear from my journal friends about how they knew, or how they think they will know...what is it that triggers it or will trigger it for you.
Post a comment and let me know. Thank you!
Well, I hope everyone has a great week and I'd like to send out my prayers to those in the way of the hurricane..and hope that everyone is ok, and makes it out safe...and for the families that lost their loved ones...sorry about your loss, and may god be with you in your time of need.
Juliette
Class objective ~ To give insight on what helps make a marriage work and things to avoid so you dont go down the road to the big D. (I think things that I have learned through the course of my marriage, and the ending of my marriage have helped me to know what works and what doesn't)
I was talking to one of my co-workers that is newly married, and seems to have a really good marriage, but they all start out good, right? It's what comes after the first & second year, and most definitely what comes after having kids, that is important to having a strong healthy marriage. Am I right? The obvious key to having any kind of relationship last, is communication. No matter what kind of mood you're in, or how mad you get, or how happy you are. Feelings need to be expressed. If you feel that you can't be open and express your feelings to your mate, then there is a going to be definite problems, and it will probably get worse as time goes on. Make sure when you are thinking about long term commitments with someone that they understand this, and feel the same way. (also, if they do not feel the same way, 99.9% of the time, they will not change later, so keep this in mind)
Feelings need to be validated, no matter what they are. Even if you think your mate is dead wrong, tell them WHY you think they are wrong...dont just say...you're wrong and walk away. Explain your thoughts, or if you dont have time, say "I dont have time to explain it right now, but I think you're wrong" Respect of your mates thoughts or ideas is very important whether you believe the same way or not. Acceptance is a part of love, and that means accepting ALL of them, ideas and thoughts included. Do you think our society can do that? I seriously do not think so, but hope still prevails.
I will stop here, for now! Enjoy life and make today special
Juliette
Sunny, to partly cloudy ~ Well it is looking up anyway. There is someone I want to post about...and I'm not saying right off that this person has romeo potential, BUT there could be. One never knows about these things...right?
OK, we started talking about 7 months ago, nothing serious, just chit chatting online on the occasion that he was online. He is stationed in Iraq and has been over there for several months, so I guess we really started out as pen pals..or whatever to kill time. Well, over this period we've talked about all kinds of things, from hobbies, relationships, families, to intimacy. Now before I go on, he is a bit younger than me...not that it matters to me, and it's not like a Demi / Ashton thing. We're just friends right now and the reason I haven't said anything is because I didn't want to jinx it. He is a really sweet, and caring guy and I can't say I wouldn't MIND if it were to go further, but I like being friends, and I wouldn't want to lose that, although I think about him constantly, and he always makes me smile if I'm down he always makes me feel better, I know sappy huh. He told me that he is coming home the middle part of Sept for 2 weeks, and we have made plans for me to pick him up at the airport, and to hang out some before he goes and spends time with his family, so I guess we will know more then. For now, though we'll keep it simple and if it's meant to be anything different it will.
I also wanted to post that I am almost finished with my Romeo Search website, it will have stuff on there about how to go about finding mr perfect, tips for guys on how to BE mr perfect, and tips for women on how to be ms right instead of ms right now. I will post the site as soon as I have completed it, so check back. If you have any tips or suggestions, that have helped YOU find the perfect mate, please post me a comment, also anything that you found in your journey about finding the WRONG mate and what you did to rid yourself of that. Or any encouraging words, that I can post would also be very appreciative.
Take care,
Juliette
Hello Journal Friends
Sorry I haven't posted in a few days. It has been really stressful at work, and nasty rumors going around for the past few months about closing us down. Well, yesterday was "D" day, and we were to find out about the status of everything. I have been on pin & needles all week, and wound up tight and it didn't help that they had drag it all out, rumors flying everywhere about this and that...crazy to say the least. Anyway, our boss comes in and ok's us for the next 3 years, but we have to stay on a 40hr a wk work week for him to justify keeping us open. Long story short, I still have my job...thank god for that, and I still have somewhat of my sanity left (unfortunate for some I guess haha)
So, about the "DATE" it was a week ago today. For the most part it went pretty good, he had his son(which I had met before, but wasn't expecting) but that ok...his son is a good kid...lots of energy though. I just didn't feel any connection, you know....that "spark" I felt that he was too distracted, and spent a lot of time on his cell phone, which bothered me. So, there probably wont be another one. Just dont feel like wasting my time on something that wont work. If, I would have felt that connection, maybe. Anyway, there is this guy that I have been talking to for about 6 months, that is overseas, that is going to be in town the first part of Sept. He is a little bit younger than me, not that that matters. If anything he is a great friend, and I hope that continues even if there isn't a "spark" and I am going to try to just let whatever happens happen. Sometimes I tend to try and force things, and I think that has been my mistake in the past. So, this time, no expectations other than just having a good time, and enjoying each others' company. Think it will happen?
Nothing else has been going on too much in the love life dept, otherwise. I have been getting some information on starting a non-profit youth mentoring organization. I was involved with one, and something happened, that I wasn't too happy with and there isn't really one in my area that has the vision that should have been the main focus of this other group, so the only other choice is to start one. Think good thoughts about it, and hopefully something good will come out of it.
Well, that is all I have for now....Thanks for all the tags!! And I hope everyone is doing great!
Have a great weekend and be safe
Juliette 
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