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Post by mbucksfan on Sept 29, 2008 8:58:00 GMT -5
Hey Gee, I hope you weren't including your purse shopping in that figure of what it cost to see MiG in New York!
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Post by imbadd on Sept 29, 2008 9:47:52 GMT -5
We cannot change the past, but we can change our attitude toward it. Uproot guilt and plant forgiveness. Tear out arrogance and seed humility. Exchange love for hate --- thereby, making the present comfortable and the future promising. - Maya Angelou
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Post by imbadd on Sept 29, 2008 9:49:40 GMT -5
One comes to believe whatever one repeats to oneself sufficiently often, whether the statement be true or false. It comes to be dominating thought in one's mind. – Robert Collier
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Post by mbucksfan on Sept 29, 2008 9:55:20 GMT -5
We cannot change the past, but we can change our attitude toward it. Uproot guilt and plant forgiveness. Tear out arrogance and seed humility. Exchange love for hate --- thereby, making the present comfortable and the future promising. - Maya Angelou That is a beautiful thought
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Post by imbadd on Sept 29, 2008 10:01:28 GMT -5
We cannot change the past, but we can change our attitude toward it. Uproot guilt and plant forgiveness. Tear out arrogance and seed humility. Exchange love for hate --- thereby, making the present comfortable and the future promising. - Maya Angelou That is a beautiful thought It really is a beautiful thought, Maya Angelou is an amazing woman.
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Post by 2ton on Sept 29, 2008 18:01:04 GMT -5
Hmmmmmmmmmm............ If both of you were in a tight budget and mig will have a big concert in your place, will you let the opportunity to be with him pass or spend your last dollar just to be with him? I'm just curious. Hmmm, this is sort of an unusual question, but I'm game and will give my answer. Yes and no. Yes, I would spend my last dollar to see him, BUT...not if spending my last dollar would affect my family in any detrimental way. (if a gig was in my town, lets not forget, the stage door is free, even if I had to walk to the venue, lol) For myself, I don't mind doing without to get what I want, but I will not take anything away from the family for my own selfish wants. An example....You do not know how badly I wanted to see MiG in WWRY. It's been a dream of mine forever! When it was announced that he would be in the Asian tour, I tried to come up with a way to go to see even just one performance, I mean, OMG, he was reprising his role and this will surely be the very last chance of ever getting to see him as Galileo. I wanted this more than you can imagine (I still want!). But I did not have the money even for just the airfare, let alone any other expenses (not to mention trying to get off work long enough to dash over and back). OH, sure, I could have gone up to my limit on plastic, even gotten more plastic, but then I would not have been able to do for my family, even minimally, for a long time. I could not deprive my family just for my own selfish dream. And my dh would have really wanted to go, too, and even though I know he would have let me go without him if I "begged", I couldn't be so selfish and I know it would kinda hurt him, and two would have been doubly financially impossible. (and dont' think I didn't try to come up with a way, lol) So I didn't go, even though it was probably the last chance I would ever have to make my little dream come true. Now this last little trip to Boston...yes, it took my last dollar (we even opted to pick up some food from a market to eat in the hotel to save money, rather than eat in a restaurant because Boston is so expensive), but we went because we can manage without other things for a while and not deprive the family in any way. I guess it's all about prioritizing. So that's my story, and I'm sticking to it! *e2a* after re-reading, I'm thinking this is one corny post, lol.
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Post by grannyd41 on Sept 29, 2008 20:20:11 GMT -5
Hmmmmmmmmmm............ If both of you were in a tight budget and mig will have a big concert in your place, will you let the opportunity to be with him pass or spend your last dollar just to be with him? I'm just curious. In answer to this question: Yes, yes, yes, I would (and have) spend my last dollar to see MiG! I have been to seven cities to see him so far, and most of those involved air fare. I have been fortunate to have someone to share some expenses with at the majority of them. I would have gone to Boston, but my roomie couldn't make it and I couldn't quite swing the whole expense by myself at this time. I am going to save my pennies and hopefully, I can make it it to the next gig he has in this country. One note in reference to what Toni said, I am a single lady and have no financial responsibility to anyone but myself. That definitely makes a difference. Donna
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Post by ange4mig on Sept 29, 2008 22:03:38 GMT -5
Hmmmmmmmmmm............ If both of you were in a tight budget and mig will have a big concert in your place, will you let the opportunity to be with him pass or spend your last dollar just to be with him? I'm just curious. eyecatcher, That’s an interesting question and I’m glad you asked it, because it will help you get to know some of the members of Team MiG by the answers you receive. I’m also glad you asked because the individuals at Team MiG and our friends from all other fan sites have done so much to support MiG since Rockstar: INXS, and it sometimes gets forgotten. Now is a good time to remember it. I think you’ll find that the people here are some of the most special people you’ll get to know, not only online, but anywhere. In my opinion, everyone I know here is very giving and family-oriented, which is wonderful. Many have also given a lot of their time and talent for MiG, have spent a lot of money traveling to see his performances and supporting him, and have truly cared about him and helping him achieve his dreams. Not many artists can say that about their fans. And now for my answer to your question “would you spend your last dollar to be with MiG?” First, I care about MiG a lot. Like some of the others have said, I’ve made choices and sacrifices for MiG’s sake and to see his performances a number of times. I haven’t ever cut it so close to use a last dollar. There have been times I haven't gone to see MiG perform because of the travel and hotel cost. However, at times I have decided to forego or delay other purchases or trips to see MiG and friends. When it came down to it I chose MiG and Team MiG. It was an easy choice. You may not have expected so many responses to your question, eyecatcher!
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Post by silentone on Sept 30, 2008 10:49:41 GMT -5
It goes with you everywhere you go. It is on display at work and at home. People around you are affected by it. It has no shape, color, or size, yet its impact on your life is profound. What is it? Your attitude!
Lucy MacDonald
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Post by imbadd on Sept 30, 2008 14:01:49 GMT -5
Your attitude is your reaction to what life hands you, and only you can choose that reaction.
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Post by imbadd on Sept 30, 2008 14:03:05 GMT -5
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. – Carlos Castaneda
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Post by ange4mig on Sept 30, 2008 19:35:22 GMT -5
Cammy and Rose, Your quotes about attitude are fantastic! How thought-provoking and motivating. They're good reminders of what a difference one's outlook has on a situation. Also, Rose, I echo Mary Beth's comment that the Maya Angelou quote is a beautiful thought.
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Post by imbadd on Oct 1, 2008 8:56:02 GMT -5
The secret of health for body and mind is to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. – Buddha
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Post by imbadd on Oct 2, 2008 10:07:43 GMT -5
If you observe a really happy man you will find him building a boat, writing a symphony, educating his son, growing double dahlias in his garden. He will not be searching for happiness as if it were a collar button that has rolled under the radiator. – W.Beran Wolfe
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Post by imbadd on Oct 3, 2008 15:06:19 GMT -5
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