Meaning:

The idea that something or someone is easily forgotten or dismissed as unimportant if it is not in our direct view.

Origin:

The use of 'in mind' for 'remembered' and 'out of mind' for 'forgotten' date back to the at least the 13th century. The earliest printed citation of a link with memory and the sight of something is in John Heywood's Woorkes.

"Out of sight out of minde."

There are some things which we think about only as long as we can see them in front of us; when we can no longer see them (out of sight) we forget about them (out of mind).

Example:

"As soon as I leave the room, he just forgets what I told him to do!"

Answer:

"Out of sight, out of mind." Something which is easily fogotten when you can no longer see it is "out of sight, out of mind."

Example:

"You're so happy to finally visit a distant relative but once you've parted ways you seem to forget they're out there

Answer:

"Out of sight, out of mind." Something which is easily fogotten when you can no longer see it is "out of sight, out of mind."

Example:

"I meant to read that book, but as soon as I put it down, I forgot about it."

Answer:

"Out of sight, out of mind." Some things we need to see (sight) in order to remember (mind); they are "out of sight, out of mind."

© - 2010 Mona Marie Rios All rights reserved.

ever have one of those days

where ya hate the world

and ya hate yourself?

ever have one of those days

where ya feel like no one

knows you're there or cares?

i have those days every day

and i cant seem to stay away

from all the anger and the heartache

ever have one of those days

where ya wanna just die

but you decide to stop and think

ever have one of those days

where ya wake up and ask why

do I even have to get up.

i have those days every day

and i cant seem to stay away

from all the anger and the heartache

ever have one of those days

where ya wake up next

to the one that ya love

i had one of those days today

and every day -

© - 2010 Mona Marie Rios All rights reserved.

A fake person is someone who is not genuine and will do whatever it takes to make themselves look good. They will take credit for others work or down play the good of others to illuminate oneself.

Fake people take part in hypocrisy, lies, and will turn on friendship the moment it no longer is a benefit for them. They will change their personality to fit in to a certain group.

Sometimes it's insecurity. They don't have any faith in their real selves so they become fake. Other times it's selfishness. They are fake because they want to manipulate and gain something.

Other times it is so deeply ingrained in their character that they don't even realize that they do it.

I was recently called FAKE, And

I beg to differ - I hold on to the old adage "IMITATION IS THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY" - "Usually said ironically when someone tries to gain attention by copying someone else's original ideas, looks, and or lifestyle. Coined by Charles Caleb Colton in 1820 in his 'Lacon.' First attested in the United States in 'Malice' (1940) by E. Cameron. The adage is found in varying forms." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996)..

So let's get the name calling correct people before we cast stones.

© - 2010 Mona Marie Rios All rights reserved.

Here in the midst of these prison walls;

Many have fallen for the breaking of laws.

Murder,envy anger and strife;

Are a convicts lot in this prison life.

No hearts on a shoulder; Just hidden rage.

Housed like an animal; A bird in a cage.

Unspoken fears, secrets untold;

Just cause it glitters doesn't mean that it's gold.

Innocent or guilty, we're all locked down;

Don't take my word for it, just ask around.

Within these walls it's "Adam and Steve"

Where some mans wife knows he'll never leave.

With a code of their own they live this life;

A prison life thats filled with strife.

Here in the midst of these prison walls;

So few with heart and less with balls

 © - 2010 2008 MMRios