Try Someone Else’s Shoes for Size: Experience Another Lifestyle (experience Day Gifts)
December 18, 2009 by admin
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John Smith asked:
The Journal of Mundane Behaviour is a scholarly sociology journal devoted to everyday behaviour and experiences, devoted to the study of the “unmarked” – those aspects of our everyday lives that typically go unnoticed by us, both as academics and as everyday individuals”, i.e. the overlooked trivia of, say, everyday conversation, workplace behaviour, or family life and how it can illuminate how power and conformity shape social relationships. So why do most of us have the over-whelming urge to ‘ditch’ our so-called boring lives for someone else’s? Hundred’s of glossy men and women’s magazines espouse the thrilling lifestyle of Hollywood stars, famous athletes and celebrities. Well, now you too can step outside your world and taste the glamour for yourself – indulge in Lifestyle Experience Days – you’ll never be the same again!
Has your girlfriend ever moaned about how she wishes she could just Experience another Lifestyle and be like Paris Hilton for a day? Now you can make her feel like a modern-day princess and, with a Star Style Transformation, a whole day of luxurious pampering and style treats awaits her. Not to be outdone, has she ever fancied herself as Paris’s sister Nikki? Indulge the shopaholic in her and send her on a ‘How to Design Your Own Handbag’ course. It’s a potential money-spinner in the making – and who knows? You too could be jet-setting at her side!
Experience another Lifestyle as Star-crossed Lovers. You can choose between Lunching in Paris for Two (the most romantic city in the world!) or enjoying a two course meal at a London restaurant followed by a night at a theatre close by with a West End Theatre & Dinner for Two – Gift Pack. The ultimate picture perfect moment – the stuff that dreams and movies are made of – sauntering arm in arm down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, or home after a West End show. Perfect!
And never underestimate the power of a picture – they do say it can tell a thousand words! Why not capture the moment forever and purchase a Family or Friends Photographic Portrait Gift Pack? It’s a present that will last a lifetime and bring joy to everyone who sees it. For the fun-loving family, unique Gifts for someone with a great sense of humour, give a Personal Caricature in Black and White. It’ll make you all laugh, over and over again, and there’s a good chance they’ve never had that done to them before!
Experience another Lifestyle that’s Out of the Ordinary, perhaps your loved one would enjoy stepping back through time and taking a stream train journey through the picturesque countryside? Indulge the love for architecture and innovations of a bygone era – choose the Cathedrals Express Steam Train Experience, and feel the years slip back as you both imagine yourselves in a previous age. Equally grand would be to feel the sun in your face and the wind blowing in your hair as you cruise in a classic car and then enjoy a gourmet lunch for two. The Gourmet Classic Car Day for Two will provide all the thrills of a Robert Redford movie!
On the yummy scale, a Chocolate Making Workshop is an ideal gift and must surely score a perfect ten for one not able to resist sheer indulgence? Or visualise in your mind’s eye, if you will, the Ultimate Lifestyle Experience of meandering slowly through a picture-perfect vineyard, as you tour and savour the vintner’s craft. The Wine Tasting at a Vineyard for Two Gift Pack is Perfect for wine lovers. And if you need to spice things up, and if you both enjoy getting a little steamy in the kitchen, perhaps the Indian Cookery course is for you? Learn to whip a culinary frenzy in your own kitchen! For the savvy gamester, defy the odds and learn to play poker like a pro! The Poker Experience Day is the UK’s premier poker tour, where real money never changes hands! A fact for which your partner will be exceedingly grateful!
Want to sing like a Rock Star? Drive like a Formula One Racer? Surf like a Pro? Lifestyle Experience Day Gifts are designed to make you feel like you are Melissa Etheridge, a member of the Eagles, Michael Schumacher, or Grant Baker for a day. Or two. At Least. But the memories will last a lifetime. Whether you’re into the romance of hot air ballooning, the exhilaration of a bungee jump or carelessly letting your cares slip away in a floatation therapy session, there is absolutely no excuse NOT to step into someone else’s shoes of lifestyle. Try it on for size. You might like it so much, it’ll stick!
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The Journal of Mundane Behaviour is a scholarly sociology journal devoted to everyday behaviour and experiences, devoted to the study of the “unmarked” – those aspects of our everyday lives that typically go unnoticed by us, both as academics and as everyday individuals”, i.e. the overlooked trivia of, say, everyday conversation, workplace behaviour, or family life and how it can illuminate how power and conformity shape social relationships. So why do most of us have the over-whelming urge to ‘ditch’ our so-called boring lives for someone else’s? Hundred’s of glossy men and women’s magazines espouse the thrilling lifestyle of Hollywood stars, famous athletes and celebrities. Well, now you too can step outside your world and taste the glamour for yourself – indulge in Lifestyle Experience Days – you’ll never be the same again!
Has your girlfriend ever moaned about how she wishes she could just Experience another Lifestyle and be like Paris Hilton for a day? Now you can make her feel like a modern-day princess and, with a Star Style Transformation, a whole day of luxurious pampering and style treats awaits her. Not to be outdone, has she ever fancied herself as Paris’s sister Nikki? Indulge the shopaholic in her and send her on a ‘How to Design Your Own Handbag’ course. It’s a potential money-spinner in the making – and who knows? You too could be jet-setting at her side!
Experience another Lifestyle as Star-crossed Lovers. You can choose between Lunching in Paris for Two (the most romantic city in the world!) or enjoying a two course meal at a London restaurant followed by a night at a theatre close by with a West End Theatre & Dinner for Two – Gift Pack. The ultimate picture perfect moment – the stuff that dreams and movies are made of – sauntering arm in arm down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, or home after a West End show. Perfect!
And never underestimate the power of a picture – they do say it can tell a thousand words! Why not capture the moment forever and purchase a Family or Friends Photographic Portrait Gift Pack? It’s a present that will last a lifetime and bring joy to everyone who sees it. For the fun-loving family, unique Gifts for someone with a great sense of humour, give a Personal Caricature in Black and White. It’ll make you all laugh, over and over again, and there’s a good chance they’ve never had that done to them before!
Experience another Lifestyle that’s Out of the Ordinary, perhaps your loved one would enjoy stepping back through time and taking a stream train journey through the picturesque countryside? Indulge the love for architecture and innovations of a bygone era – choose the Cathedrals Express Steam Train Experience, and feel the years slip back as you both imagine yourselves in a previous age. Equally grand would be to feel the sun in your face and the wind blowing in your hair as you cruise in a classic car and then enjoy a gourmet lunch for two. The Gourmet Classic Car Day for Two will provide all the thrills of a Robert Redford movie!
On the yummy scale, a Chocolate Making Workshop is an ideal gift and must surely score a perfect ten for one not able to resist sheer indulgence? Or visualise in your mind’s eye, if you will, the Ultimate Lifestyle Experience of meandering slowly through a picture-perfect vineyard, as you tour and savour the vintner’s craft. The Wine Tasting at a Vineyard for Two Gift Pack is Perfect for wine lovers. And if you need to spice things up, and if you both enjoy getting a little steamy in the kitchen, perhaps the Indian Cookery course is for you? Learn to whip a culinary frenzy in your own kitchen! For the savvy gamester, defy the odds and learn to play poker like a pro! The Poker Experience Day is the UK’s premier poker tour, where real money never changes hands! A fact for which your partner will be exceedingly grateful!
Want to sing like a Rock Star? Drive like a Formula One Racer? Surf like a Pro? Lifestyle Experience Day Gifts are designed to make you feel like you are Melissa Etheridge, a member of the Eagles, Michael Schumacher, or Grant Baker for a day. Or two. At Least. But the memories will last a lifetime. Whether you’re into the romance of hot air ballooning, the exhilaration of a bungee jump or carelessly letting your cares slip away in a floatation therapy session, there is absolutely no excuse NOT to step into someone else’s shoes of lifestyle. Try it on for size. You might like it so much, it’ll stick!
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Single Lifestyle – the Choice is Yours
October 21, 2009 by admin
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Ade D’Almeida asked:
The Choice is Yours!
As a single person journeys along the pathway of life they have to continuously make choices which will ultimately lead them to, or affect their destiny. In this article I want to look at the lives of some single people and review their choice of lifestyle and its impact on their future. We will look at the choice, consequence and the cure for each lifestyle.
Lifestyle 1: One foot in one foot out
The Choice: James is a new Christian and truly loves God but also he truly loves some of the things he used to do. Before he became a Christian he particularly enjoyed ***. Now he cannot imagine how it is possible to have a relationship that is “God’s Way”!
The Consequence: He may be the father of many babies. He may get a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) and he may experience feelings of guilt and frustration, as he is torn between lifestyles, trying to give up one for the other. The most dangerous Consequence of all is spiritual death.
The Cure: 2 Corinthians 5:17 – James needs to remember he is a new creature
Ephesians 4:22-24 – He needs to put off what is of the old man
In short: face the challenge, think it through, and make that change!
Lifestyle 2: Dress to Tease
The Choice: June loves wearing the latest fashions. She has gone beyond the boundary of the decent into the scanty. She has made up her mind – she will not be an old maid! Therefore she thinks the less she puts on, the more the chances of her being picked.
The Consequence: She will not be taken seriously, and if approached at all, it will be for the wrong reasons. She has made herself a prey for abuse and/or misuse by the wrong man.
The Cure: 1 Timothy 2:9a – June can get a few tips on dressing here
1 Peter 3:3 – She needs to find her true value
Proverbs 31:25 – The secret to dressing well
In short: dress well, add value to your life and you will be found by a Boaz!
Lifestyle 3: The Superficial
The Choice: Byron has chosen to focus on the superficial things of life. His second name is Bozo. He enjoys presenting himself as a man of substance but really he is shallow. In depth discussions scare him…after all he might be discovered.
The Consequence: A shallow relationship. An empty lifestyle. A superficial friendship.
The Cure: Matthew 10:16 – Byron is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
1 Samuel 16:7 – Listen to the Lord, he knows the inside
James 1:8 – You do not want to join your future to instability!
In short: spot him/her… and run for your life!
Lifestyle 4: No Hope
The Choice: Jane did not actually choose to get to this point but because she allowed the cares of life to dictate her emotions, she has now lost hope. Due to no one having spoken to her in five years she can’t see the point in taking care of herself. Doing her hair or makeup is a no-go area.
The Consequence: Whilst inner beauty is of great importance, outside appearance is often assessed first. Other consequences include depression and discouragement as the perpetuation of not being asked continues. Low self-esteem can also manifest as the desire to meet a person is not met.
The Cure: Job 14:14 – Jane needs to keep on waiting patiently for there is an appointed time. If Job had his, she will have hers
Romans 4:21 – God is not a man that He should lie, He is faithful to His word concerning her life
In short: focus on the now and develop self on the way to where you are going
Lifestyle 5: Commitment Phobic
The Choice: Maggie has not been able to close the door on a yesterday relationship. She meditates on it and thinks through it again and again. She does not want to try again for fear of another break up. She claims she is married to Jesus and wants all the ‘satans’ to leave her alone.
The Consequences: She is unable to commit to anyone and because of her fear of involvement many suitors have emotional scars for having dated her. She has become bitter and nothing can make her come out of her fortified tower.
The Cure: Hebrews 12:15 – Free yourself of bitterness, it destroys you and those around
Ephesians 4:23 – Let yesterday die and allow your spirit to be renewed
In short: yesterday is in the grave, tomorrow is in the womb, so seize today and make it count.
Lifestyle 6: Steadfast
The Choice: Joseph is confident on the way to where he is going. He knows he has milestones on the journey and is following his targets one by one. He is a good friend to all, enjoys the atmosphere of worship and serves faithfully in Church. The commitment to God he shows in church is the same at home, where he prays and seeks to know God for himself.
The Consequences: As he walks with the Lord, at the appropriate time, he will see, be seen and propose to the perfect will of God for his life. He will have prepared for her arrival and she will be the Queen of his house, a support to him. Should any difficulty arise, they will both go to the manufacturer – the source who brought them together – God.
The Cure? None prescribed, this is where we all desire to be.
In short: With God as the third person in their relationship, they will live happily ever after!
So now shall we say: The Choice is yours!
To rejoice or to cry
To lift your head up or to bow
To live or to just exist
To live a dream or to live a lie
Seize the day, choose God’s way
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The Choice is Yours!
As a single person journeys along the pathway of life they have to continuously make choices which will ultimately lead them to, or affect their destiny. In this article I want to look at the lives of some single people and review their choice of lifestyle and its impact on their future. We will look at the choice, consequence and the cure for each lifestyle.
Lifestyle 1: One foot in one foot out
The Choice: James is a new Christian and truly loves God but also he truly loves some of the things he used to do. Before he became a Christian he particularly enjoyed ***. Now he cannot imagine how it is possible to have a relationship that is “God’s Way”!
The Consequence: He may be the father of many babies. He may get a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) and he may experience feelings of guilt and frustration, as he is torn between lifestyles, trying to give up one for the other. The most dangerous Consequence of all is spiritual death.
The Cure: 2 Corinthians 5:17 – James needs to remember he is a new creature
Ephesians 4:22-24 – He needs to put off what is of the old man
In short: face the challenge, think it through, and make that change!
Lifestyle 2: Dress to Tease
The Choice: June loves wearing the latest fashions. She has gone beyond the boundary of the decent into the scanty. She has made up her mind – she will not be an old maid! Therefore she thinks the less she puts on, the more the chances of her being picked.
The Consequence: She will not be taken seriously, and if approached at all, it will be for the wrong reasons. She has made herself a prey for abuse and/or misuse by the wrong man.
The Cure: 1 Timothy 2:9a – June can get a few tips on dressing here
1 Peter 3:3 – She needs to find her true value
Proverbs 31:25 – The secret to dressing well
In short: dress well, add value to your life and you will be found by a Boaz!
Lifestyle 3: The Superficial
The Choice: Byron has chosen to focus on the superficial things of life. His second name is Bozo. He enjoys presenting himself as a man of substance but really he is shallow. In depth discussions scare him…after all he might be discovered.
The Consequence: A shallow relationship. An empty lifestyle. A superficial friendship.
The Cure: Matthew 10:16 – Byron is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
1 Samuel 16:7 – Listen to the Lord, he knows the inside
James 1:8 – You do not want to join your future to instability!
In short: spot him/her… and run for your life!
Lifestyle 4: No Hope
The Choice: Jane did not actually choose to get to this point but because she allowed the cares of life to dictate her emotions, she has now lost hope. Due to no one having spoken to her in five years she can’t see the point in taking care of herself. Doing her hair or makeup is a no-go area.
The Consequence: Whilst inner beauty is of great importance, outside appearance is often assessed first. Other consequences include depression and discouragement as the perpetuation of not being asked continues. Low self-esteem can also manifest as the desire to meet a person is not met.
The Cure: Job 14:14 – Jane needs to keep on waiting patiently for there is an appointed time. If Job had his, she will have hers
Romans 4:21 – God is not a man that He should lie, He is faithful to His word concerning her life
In short: focus on the now and develop self on the way to where you are going
Lifestyle 5: Commitment Phobic
The Choice: Maggie has not been able to close the door on a yesterday relationship. She meditates on it and thinks through it again and again. She does not want to try again for fear of another break up. She claims she is married to Jesus and wants all the ‘satans’ to leave her alone.
The Consequences: She is unable to commit to anyone and because of her fear of involvement many suitors have emotional scars for having dated her. She has become bitter and nothing can make her come out of her fortified tower.
The Cure: Hebrews 12:15 – Free yourself of bitterness, it destroys you and those around
Ephesians 4:23 – Let yesterday die and allow your spirit to be renewed
In short: yesterday is in the grave, tomorrow is in the womb, so seize today and make it count.
Lifestyle 6: Steadfast
The Choice: Joseph is confident on the way to where he is going. He knows he has milestones on the journey and is following his targets one by one. He is a good friend to all, enjoys the atmosphere of worship and serves faithfully in Church. The commitment to God he shows in church is the same at home, where he prays and seeks to know God for himself.
The Consequences: As he walks with the Lord, at the appropriate time, he will see, be seen and propose to the perfect will of God for his life. He will have prepared for her arrival and she will be the Queen of his house, a support to him. Should any difficulty arise, they will both go to the manufacturer – the source who brought them together – God.
The Cure? None prescribed, this is where we all desire to be.
In short: With God as the third person in their relationship, they will live happily ever after!
So now shall we say: The Choice is yours!
To rejoice or to cry
To lift your head up or to bow
To live or to just exist
To live a dream or to live a lie
Seize the day, choose God’s way
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Lifestyle
October 20, 2009 by admin
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peterhutch asked:
The term lifestyle was originally coined by Austrian psychologist Alfred Adler in 1929. The current broader sense of the word dates from 1961. In sociology, a lifestyle is the way a person lives. A lifestyle is a characteristic bundle of behaviors that makes sense to both others and oneself in a given time and place, including social relations,consumption, entertainment, and dress. The behaviors and practices within lifestyles are a mixture of habits, conventional ways of doing things, and reasoned actions. A lifestyle typically also reflects an individual’s attitudes, values or worldview.
Having a specific “lifestyle” means engaging in a characteristic bundle of behaviors that makes sense to both others and the self in different times and places. Therefore, a lifestyle can be used to forge a sense of self identity and to create cultural symbols for the way a person is. The behaviors and practices within lifestyles are a mixture of habits, conventional ways of doing things, and reasoned actions.
At Lifestyles, our exercise specialists are certified by the American Council on Exercise as Personal Trainers. They provide professional supervision of all fitness activities and services, and design individualized programs for people of all ages with diverse fitness goals: healthy adults, post-cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients, deconditioned and unconditioned adults, and adolescents desiring high-intensity sports conditioning programs. Lifestyles is dedicated to health, nutrition and the betterment of your life. We research, develop and manufacture the highest quality natural health, nutrition and body care products and make them available through thousands of Independent Distributors worldwide.
Lifestyles keeps you informed about the latest in health and nutrition, encourages personal and family growth, community contribution, and can even provide financial security for those interested in their own part-time or full-time business. As a Lifestyles Independent Distributor, you are a self-employed businessperson, working with Lifestyles but not for Lifestyles. Indian lifestyles clearly glorify the geography. The food, clothing and habits of an Indian differ in accordance to the place of origin.
UTI India Lifestyle Fund (UTI-ILF) is a 3-Yr close-ended fund with an automatic conversion into an open-ended scheme at the end of the stipulated tenure. The fund seeks to capitalise on the opportunities emerging from the changing Indian demographics, lifestyles and rising consumption pattern. By limiting itself to lifestyle-related sectors, the fund stands to lose out on investment opportunities in other sectors/themes like infrastructure, banking, finance (particularly industrial finance) and software. Although, the fund does have a provision to invest a portion of assets in such sectors, the bulk of its investments will be in lifestyle-related sectors.
In public health, “lifestyle” generally means a pattern of individual practices and personal behavioral choices that are related to elevated or reduced health risk. Since the mid-1970s, there has been a growing recognition of the significant contribution of personal behavior choices to health risk—in the United States thirty-eight percent of deaths in 1990 were attributed to tobacco, diet and activity patterns, and alcohol. Equally important, illnesses attributable to lifestyle choices play a role in reducing health-related quality of life and in creating health disparities among different segments of the population.
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The term lifestyle was originally coined by Austrian psychologist Alfred Adler in 1929. The current broader sense of the word dates from 1961. In sociology, a lifestyle is the way a person lives. A lifestyle is a characteristic bundle of behaviors that makes sense to both others and oneself in a given time and place, including social relations,consumption, entertainment, and dress. The behaviors and practices within lifestyles are a mixture of habits, conventional ways of doing things, and reasoned actions. A lifestyle typically also reflects an individual’s attitudes, values or worldview.
Having a specific “lifestyle” means engaging in a characteristic bundle of behaviors that makes sense to both others and the self in different times and places. Therefore, a lifestyle can be used to forge a sense of self identity and to create cultural symbols for the way a person is. The behaviors and practices within lifestyles are a mixture of habits, conventional ways of doing things, and reasoned actions.
At Lifestyles, our exercise specialists are certified by the American Council on Exercise as Personal Trainers. They provide professional supervision of all fitness activities and services, and design individualized programs for people of all ages with diverse fitness goals: healthy adults, post-cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients, deconditioned and unconditioned adults, and adolescents desiring high-intensity sports conditioning programs. Lifestyles is dedicated to health, nutrition and the betterment of your life. We research, develop and manufacture the highest quality natural health, nutrition and body care products and make them available through thousands of Independent Distributors worldwide.
Lifestyles keeps you informed about the latest in health and nutrition, encourages personal and family growth, community contribution, and can even provide financial security for those interested in their own part-time or full-time business. As a Lifestyles Independent Distributor, you are a self-employed businessperson, working with Lifestyles but not for Lifestyles. Indian lifestyles clearly glorify the geography. The food, clothing and habits of an Indian differ in accordance to the place of origin.
UTI India Lifestyle Fund (UTI-ILF) is a 3-Yr close-ended fund with an automatic conversion into an open-ended scheme at the end of the stipulated tenure. The fund seeks to capitalise on the opportunities emerging from the changing Indian demographics, lifestyles and rising consumption pattern. By limiting itself to lifestyle-related sectors, the fund stands to lose out on investment opportunities in other sectors/themes like infrastructure, banking, finance (particularly industrial finance) and software. Although, the fund does have a provision to invest a portion of assets in such sectors, the bulk of its investments will be in lifestyle-related sectors.
In public health, “lifestyle” generally means a pattern of individual practices and personal behavioral choices that are related to elevated or reduced health risk. Since the mid-1970s, there has been a growing recognition of the significant contribution of personal behavior choices to health risk—in the United States thirty-eight percent of deaths in 1990 were attributed to tobacco, diet and activity patterns, and alcohol. Equally important, illnesses attributable to lifestyle choices play a role in reducing health-related quality of life and in creating health disparities among different segments of the population.
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