• It's also suggested that the saying originated with a record by Ringo Starr in 1981 called "Stop and smell the roses" but the saying seems to have been in use long before that.

Majestic bald eagle

•  Apparently it's a cliche in the United States and some sites suggest it probably originated in the U.S.

Why I want to turn off the computer

Kittens don't spend all day on computers

• In the last couple of months I've put down the pretty blue and white mouse a friend bought me because I wore the other one out (and I've almost worn out the keys on my keyboard) but I've begun to interact more with REAL people and REAL situations.
  
• I joined the Canadian Authors Association, became more active in meetings at the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta and CAA, as well as the Writers' Guild of Alberta.
  
• I've gone out to a couple of concerts and a couple of hockey games, including tonight (GO OIL KINGS!).

  Oil Kings hockey won the final play-off game tonight

• I've met some new friends.

  Happy warm friends

• I want to spend more time in the gym and outside now that summer is almost here.

• I want to spend more time in the kitchen and begin a hobby of healthy eating and cooking.

• I want to spend more time with friends here in Edmonton, and
  
• travel a bit.

Yes, I want to stop and smell the roses

Lovely crimson roses, can you smell them yet?

Kitten at window

Computer keyboard			What about you? How do you disconnect from cybernumb? Do you want to stop and smell the roses or are you happy with the blue light on your face and the "e" key sticking because you use it so often? heh heh