NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

A FLIGHT ATTENDANT HAS SENT HUNDREDS OF JOURNALS FILLED WITH ENCOURAGING NOTES TO SOLDIERS SERVING OVERSEAS:

47-year-old Robin Schmidt is a flight attendant with Delta Airlines, and she's been sending care packages to soldiers overseas ever since 2002. But she wanted to do more.

So in 2005, Robin brought a notebook to work and passed it around the plane. --The idea was for the passengers to write a few kind words to the soldiers, and when the notebook was filled, Robin would include it in a care package.

Well, that first notebook went over so well that Robin decided to keep on doing it. --Now, Robin estimates she's sent hundreds of notebooks to soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. So why does she do it?

Robin says, quote, "This isn't about war or politics. It's about the personal sacrifice these soldiers are making, and if I can do something to brighten their day, then I will . . . --"If we can bring smiles and laughter to these people, even if it is just for a few minutes, well, then it's worth it." (Cincinnati Enquirer)

HERE ARE TEN TIPS FOR USING FACEBOOK TO HOOK UP WITH AN OLD FRIEND OR FORMER FLAME:

Everyone's on Facebook these days. So if you're desperate to hook up, that means it's the best place to track down an old friend or former flame.

With that in mind, here are ten tips to help you hook up with someone you just reconnected with on Facebook:

#1.) Don't "friend" too quickly: If someone pops up in your "Suggestions" page, check their profile to see how long ago they signed up. If they're new to Facebook, give it a few weeks or months before you try to "friend" them.

Chances are they're getting bombarded with friend requests from people who are thinking the same thing as you. By waiting a few weeks, you'll separate yourself from the pack.

#2.) Avoid your exes: You probably ended your relationship with your ex for a good reason, so there's no point in revisiting it. Instead, go for old acquaintances where there was always a spark, but never the opportunity to see it through.

#3.) Go way back: The more time that's passed since you last saw your target, the more room there is for them to blow you away with how much they've changed. And even if they haven't changed, what do you care?

#4.) Sleeping with your ex is sleeping with your ex: There's nothing wrong with reconnecting with an ex just so you can have sex. But you should both know that there's nothing more to it . . . it's just sex with an ex.

#5.) No free passes: Back in high school, you might have thrown yourself at the captain of the football team. But now, he might be a total loser with an STD. In other words, don't get caught up in the nostalgia of it all, and stick to your current standards.

#6.) Don't try to settle old scores: If someone genuinely interests you, then, by all means, make a play for them. But it's probably best to avoid old foes or people who picked on you, especially if you're only targeting them as another notch on your belt.

#7.) Avoid your ex's family members and friends: I can't emphasize this one enough. Even if your ex is now married with kids, you're only asking for trouble if you set your sights on their hot cousin or best friend. Consider yourself warned.

#8.) Don't cheat on Facebook: This should go without saying. Because even if the person you're with ISN'T on Facebook, their friends or relatives probably ARE. So if you're using Facebook to wrangle poon, eventually you WILL get caught.

#9.) Don't be afraid to travel: Why bother reconnecting over Facebook if you're only going to consider dating the people who live within five minutes of your house? I mean, really, where's the fun in that?

#10.) It's never too late: Just because you haven't seen someone in 35 years, that doesn't mean you should write them off. Baby Boomers, I'm talking to you. (Switched)

SUPER MARRIAGE PROPOSAL

Here's the nerdiest marriage proposal ever. A guy reprogrammed his copy of "Super Mario World" so the coins on the screen would spell out "Lisa . . . Will You Marry Me?" Then he told his girlfriend to start playing.

(--The proposal begins at :45.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlCIUI9vCHg
(Search Terms: "Super Mario Bros." proposal coins spell video)