10 COMMANDMENTS OF COMPLAINING

When to shut up......Complaining may help in many situations, but some problems are best resolved with silence.
For instance....When you have already complained and complained.
If you've already said your piece and rolled your eyes in disagreement, and yet nothing is being done about your complaint, it may be time to shut up.
Or when it it not your place.....If you have a compliant about your collegue's dressing or your boss's attitude, its called gossiping. When it is not your place, refrain from complaining as it is going to do more damage than good. Always complain with the intention of improving the situation.

Here are the 10 Commandments of Complaining.
1. Hold complaints for at least a day before voicing it out.
2. Attack a problem, never a person.
3. Accept the things you cannot change and change the things you can.
4. Limit your complaint to one problem and be specific.
5. Choose your battles. Attack the most important problem first.
6. Complain with the intention of change, not competition.
7. Don't try to change the world, focus on improving your little corner.
8. If you expect your organisation to be perfect, you need to change your expectations.
9. Don't complain all the time, it will be mistaken for whinning.
10.Always compliment in between complaining.

Always keep in mind....People who complain all the time are dislike by others.
So know when to shut up.

WHAT IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN

This is a sharing of what it mean to be a christian I received in my mail.

Its very true and often asked by other non christians and what this lady expressed explains all though I do not personally know her.

I'm A Christian

by May Angelou

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."

I'm whispering "I was lost,

Now I'm found and forgiven.

" When I say... "I am a Christian"

I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble

and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not trying to be strong.

I'm professing that I'm weak

And need His strength to carry on..

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not bragging of success.

I'm admitting I have failed

And need God to clean my mess.

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not claiming to be perfect,

My flaws are far too visible But

God believes I am worth it.

When I say.... "I am a Christian"

I still feel the sting of pain.

I have my share of heartaches

So I call upon His name.

When I say.... "I am a Christian"

I'm not holier than thou,

I'm just a simple sinner

Who received God's good grace, somehow!

Share this with somebody who already has this understanding, as reinforcement. But more importantly, share this with those who do not have a clear understanding of what it means to be a Christian, so that the myth that Christians think they are "perfect" or "better than others" can be dispelled.

SUPER FAST FOOD

Here is a recipe for those on the go......takes only half an hour to prepare and bake.

Quick and delicious..

Marcaroni Cheese

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour

2 cups milk

1 cup wine (optional)

1 bay leaf

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Salt and peppr to taste

2 cups cooked macaroni

Topping

Half cup breadcrumbs

1 tsp metlted butter

Preheat oven to 190 degree centigrade. then melt butter in a pan over medium heat.

Add flour. Remove from fire and stir.

Return to fire and whisk in milk and wine, if using. add bay leaf and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in two-thirds of cheeese. Season with salt and pepper.

Mix sauce and cooked macaroni. transfer to a baking dish.

To prepare topping, mix remaining cheese with breadcrumbs and butter. Sprinkle over macaroni.

Baked for 20 mins or until top is crisp and golden. Stand for 5 mins before serving.

Tips

Cook macaroni the day before or weekend before. Drain well and leave it covered in the fridge. (not freezer) until it is ready to use.

If you don't have breadcrumbs just use cheese and melted butter. No cheddar? Try other cheese the your family loves - it works just as well.