Being that I am completely indecisive when it comes to picking one of anything, it would be impossible for me to choose one single resolution, therefore I’ve decided to list my top ten. This way I don’t have to drown in the pressure of succumbing to a single concept nor do I feel like a failure if I decide to suddenly kick one of them to the wind and focus more on the next. I make changes all year round in a disorganized and spontaneous fashion, so I’m not even a prime candidate for this whole resolution thing, but what the hell. It’s a new year and I have officially made it into 2012 a better person than I was in 2011, I still have all my limbs, a big healthy heart, and a happy mood that swings my soul---and while I’ll drink to that alone, there’s always room for more improvements in my life. So here goes!
1.) I am no longer going to buy shoes that I do not need simply because they’re cute and make a fashion statement. (I already know that this will be the first one to fly out the window. I will be full of excuses) I should just delete this.
2.) I will pick up my shoes rather than have them scattered in piles by every doorway. My husband will have less injuries and I will be able to better locate them if I put them away.
3.) No more ice cream unless it’s organic and dairy free. I am eating french silk ice cream as I type this and I have exactly 29 hours to finish off this gallon before 2012 hits. Geeeeeeezzzz better get one more helping.
4.) I will limit my mid-day coffee purchases to once a week. Honestly. Should a 12 oz. white mocha latte really cost $5? I think NOT. I will no longer support this.
5.) I will, without doubt, start writing a book before Spring. I must must must follow through on this.
6.) I will stop complaining about how much I despise my hair and instead feel thankful that I at least have hair. If anyone catches me complaining about it I will give them permission to chop it off. (There may be exceptions to this, but as of now this is my resolution)
7.) I will learn how to make spanikopita. I have been wanting to make this for years and damn it, 2012 is going to be the YEAR!
8.) I must. I must. I must increase my bust. If my boobie meditations don’t pan out than I’m going to pay for some. I have wanted boobs since I was 11 and am still waiting for them to grow....
9.) Go to yoga! This year I am going to do yoga. I have always wanted to and I don’t know what I’m waiting for!
10.) Love more. If I ever catch myself being critical towards myself or another person I’m going to “flip it” and instead say something positive. Life is too short for negative energy. We need to love each other more.
I am going to print this out and hang it by my mirror and really try to accomplish all these things! Then I’m going to browse the shoes on zappos and see if I can’t find a couple more pairs before 2012 hits. Clock is ticking....
Friday, December 30, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Because "One of these days" may never come....
I just came across this poem on a holistic website and felt obligated to share. You'll understand why as you read it yourself. Enjoy :)
"Think it Over" (Ron Bird)
Today we have higher buildings and wider highways
But shorter temperaments and narrower points of view.
We spend more, but enjoy less.
We have bigger houses, but smaller families.
We have more compromises, but less time.
We have more knowledge, but less judgement.
We have more medicines, but less health.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.
We talk much, we love only a little, and we hate too much.
We reached the Moon and came back, but
we find it troublesome to cross our own street and meet our neighbors.
We have conquered the outer space, but not our inner space.
We have higher income, but fewer morals
These are times with more liberty, but less joy.
We have much more food, but less nutrition.
These are the days, in which it takes two incomes for each home,
but divorces increase.
These are times of finer houses, but more broken homes.
THAT IS WHY I PROPOSE, THAT AS OF TODAY,
You do not keep anything for a special occasion, because
everyday that you live is a SPECIAL OCCASION.
Search for knowledge, read more, sit on your front porch
and admire the view without paying attention to your needs.
Spend more time with your family and friends,
eat your favorite foods,
visit the places you love.
Life is a chain of moments of enjoyment;
Not only about survival.
Use your crystal goblets.
Do not save your best perfume,
And use it every time you feel you want it.
Remove from your vocabulary phrases like "one of these day"
And "someday".
Let's write that letter we thought of writing "one of these days".
Let's tell our families and friends how much we love them.
Do not delay anything that adds laughter and joy to your life.
Every day, every hour and every minute is special.
And you don't know if it will be your last.
If you're too busy to take the time to send this message to
someone you love and you tell yourself you will send it "one of these days".
Just think .......... "One of these days"
"Think it Over" (Ron Bird)
Today we have higher buildings and wider highways
But shorter temperaments and narrower points of view.
We spend more, but enjoy less.
We have bigger houses, but smaller families.
We have more compromises, but less time.
We have more knowledge, but less judgement.
We have more medicines, but less health.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.
We talk much, we love only a little, and we hate too much.
We reached the Moon and came back, but
we find it troublesome to cross our own street and meet our neighbors.
We have conquered the outer space, but not our inner space.
We have higher income, but fewer morals
These are times with more liberty, but less joy.
We have much more food, but less nutrition.
These are the days, in which it takes two incomes for each home,
but divorces increase.
These are times of finer houses, but more broken homes.
THAT IS WHY I PROPOSE, THAT AS OF TODAY,
You do not keep anything for a special occasion, because
everyday that you live is a SPECIAL OCCASION.
Search for knowledge, read more, sit on your front porch
and admire the view without paying attention to your needs.
Spend more time with your family and friends,
eat your favorite foods,
visit the places you love.
Life is a chain of moments of enjoyment;
Not only about survival.
Use your crystal goblets.
Do not save your best perfume,
And use it every time you feel you want it.
Remove from your vocabulary phrases like "one of these day"
And "someday".
Let's write that letter we thought of writing "one of these days".
Let's tell our families and friends how much we love them.
Do not delay anything that adds laughter and joy to your life.
Every day, every hour and every minute is special.
And you don't know if it will be your last.
If you're too busy to take the time to send this message to
someone you love and you tell yourself you will send it "one of these days".
Just think .......... "One of these days"
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Daytime televison: a plethora of information.
Being a full time employee I am very rarely (or never) home on a random week day to watch television “day time” style. I had no idea how many talk shows were on, but I got sucked into a few this week and I have to admit... a lot can be learned (I’m not talking Jerry Springer garbage or the never ending paternity drama with Maury Povich- does anyone even care who the daddy is?). So anyways, thought I’d share a few things I learned during the afternoon hours:
1.) Unless you can become at peace with yourself, you can never truly forgive anyone else. You cannot give away what you yourself do not possess. ~ Dr. Phil
2.) Eating fresh figs and dried cherries helps reduce seasonal affects disorder. So does a $90 light therapy lamp that I’m considering purchasing now thanks to Dr. Oz.
3.) Simply hugging your spouse for 3 minutes can save your sexless marriage. I know, WTF right? The couple on Dr. Drew said it worked for them. Ha!
4.) Emeril Lagasse said non-stick cookware is the only way to go. Apparently if you have a non-stick pan you use 3/4 less oil when cooking. Who knew?
5.) The bones in our legs are slightly hollow and that is how blood passes through into the veins of our feet. Clogged arteries and bad health lead to clots that prevent the blood from flowing properly and if your toes swell or no hair grows on your feet your health is in jeopardy. Damn that Dr. Oz knows some crazy shit...
6.)When you live a life that has you ignoring your true gifts and talents while performing assigned or inherited roles instead, you are living as your fictional self. ~ Dr. Phil
*Proud to say I am non-fiction to the core :)
7.) Cumin is the best spice you can use in cooking according to Emeril. I have some and just sniffed it and went "aaahhhh."
8.) “You can’t wear white after labor day” is BS according to Dr. Oz! (And me) It’s an old rule that people need to throw away! Wearing yellow/white/red are proven to make people feel happier, especially in Winter.
9.) You CAN pop pimples as long as you sterilize a needle to poke it and squeeze out the pus. Ick! Dr. Oz also has a really goofy looking exercise that can tighten your saggy neck. Will not be trying that...
10.) This decadent chocolate Fix is supposed to take away a crabby mood and make you happy:
Ingredients:
6 dates
1/2 avocado
4 tbsp high quality cocoa
1-2 tsp water (optional)
Directions
Place all ingredients in a food processor and purée until smooth. Add 1-2 tsp of water if mixture is not blending.
*I think I’ll have to try this sometime just because the ingredients are so random and I love using my new food processor! Maybe I’ll try it when I’m super bitchy or PMSing to see if it actually works ;)
11.) There is an actual place for women to go called “Tantrum Camp” where they release their anger by throwing tomatoes at walls, screaming, and writing down all the things that piss them off and tossing the pieces of paper into flames. Sign me up!
12.) Jillian Michaels says that when you’re stressed out sometimes you just need to cry to release it, or laugh. (Um....no shit?)
13.) Dr. Travis Stork says that stress is our brain signaling to our body that we need adrenaline. All we have to do is quiet our mind and take some deep breaths to feel at ease again. That isn’t “breaking news” or anything, but he’s kind of cute so I listened more closely :)
14.) When your expectations for life do not match your reality know that you are the writer, director, and choreographer of your own life and you can redirect it at any moment. Take control of your own destiny! **I have grabbed the reins and am headed to Fiji! (I wish....pick me up Santa?)
15.) I learned that there are far too many commercials during daytime television and an obscene amount of prescription drug advertising. No wonder we are being called “prozac nation.”
16.) Many energy drinks contain at least double of the amount of sugar you are supposed to receive in an entire day. Long term results can be depression and weight gain. Hello?! We already know this right? Please say yes.
17.) Dr. Oz says to take short luke-warm showers instead of long hot ones because it strips away your natural protective oils and it’s better for your skin. Boohoo for me! I like me a nice scalding hot jacuzzi since I’m a freeze baby. Sorry, but I can’t give that up. I’ll just get some really really good lotion.
18.) Fermented foods are very good for your health, especially fermented soy beans. They are sold on Japanese markets and believed to slow the aging process. Pass the beans please!
19.) Richard Simmons is still alive and kickin’ and still crazy as all get up.
20.) Grilled octopus salad is beneficial to your heart and mind. Um..., I can’t see myself slicing up tentacles. I’ll stick with my tofu thank-you.
So there ya have it guys, a random mix of daytime television knowledge! Us full time employees sure do miss a lot of info during the work week!
1.) Unless you can become at peace with yourself, you can never truly forgive anyone else. You cannot give away what you yourself do not possess. ~ Dr. Phil
2.) Eating fresh figs and dried cherries helps reduce seasonal affects disorder. So does a $90 light therapy lamp that I’m considering purchasing now thanks to Dr. Oz.
3.) Simply hugging your spouse for 3 minutes can save your sexless marriage. I know, WTF right? The couple on Dr. Drew said it worked for them. Ha!
4.) Emeril Lagasse said non-stick cookware is the only way to go. Apparently if you have a non-stick pan you use 3/4 less oil when cooking. Who knew?
5.) The bones in our legs are slightly hollow and that is how blood passes through into the veins of our feet. Clogged arteries and bad health lead to clots that prevent the blood from flowing properly and if your toes swell or no hair grows on your feet your health is in jeopardy. Damn that Dr. Oz knows some crazy shit...
6.)When you live a life that has you ignoring your true gifts and talents while performing assigned or inherited roles instead, you are living as your fictional self. ~ Dr. Phil
*Proud to say I am non-fiction to the core :)
7.) Cumin is the best spice you can use in cooking according to Emeril. I have some and just sniffed it and went "aaahhhh."
8.) “You can’t wear white after labor day” is BS according to Dr. Oz! (And me) It’s an old rule that people need to throw away! Wearing yellow/white/red are proven to make people feel happier, especially in Winter.
9.) You CAN pop pimples as long as you sterilize a needle to poke it and squeeze out the pus. Ick! Dr. Oz also has a really goofy looking exercise that can tighten your saggy neck. Will not be trying that...
10.) This decadent chocolate Fix is supposed to take away a crabby mood and make you happy:
Ingredients:
6 dates
1/2 avocado
4 tbsp high quality cocoa
1-2 tsp water (optional)
Directions
Place all ingredients in a food processor and purée until smooth. Add 1-2 tsp of water if mixture is not blending.
*I think I’ll have to try this sometime just because the ingredients are so random and I love using my new food processor! Maybe I’ll try it when I’m super bitchy or PMSing to see if it actually works ;)
11.) There is an actual place for women to go called “Tantrum Camp” where they release their anger by throwing tomatoes at walls, screaming, and writing down all the things that piss them off and tossing the pieces of paper into flames. Sign me up!
12.) Jillian Michaels says that when you’re stressed out sometimes you just need to cry to release it, or laugh. (Um....no shit?)
13.) Dr. Travis Stork says that stress is our brain signaling to our body that we need adrenaline. All we have to do is quiet our mind and take some deep breaths to feel at ease again. That isn’t “breaking news” or anything, but he’s kind of cute so I listened more closely :)
14.) When your expectations for life do not match your reality know that you are the writer, director, and choreographer of your own life and you can redirect it at any moment. Take control of your own destiny! **I have grabbed the reins and am headed to Fiji! (I wish....pick me up Santa?)
15.) I learned that there are far too many commercials during daytime television and an obscene amount of prescription drug advertising. No wonder we are being called “prozac nation.”
16.) Many energy drinks contain at least double of the amount of sugar you are supposed to receive in an entire day. Long term results can be depression and weight gain. Hello?! We already know this right? Please say yes.
17.) Dr. Oz says to take short luke-warm showers instead of long hot ones because it strips away your natural protective oils and it’s better for your skin. Boohoo for me! I like me a nice scalding hot jacuzzi since I’m a freeze baby. Sorry, but I can’t give that up. I’ll just get some really really good lotion.
18.) Fermented foods are very good for your health, especially fermented soy beans. They are sold on Japanese markets and believed to slow the aging process. Pass the beans please!
19.) Richard Simmons is still alive and kickin’ and still crazy as all get up.
20.) Grilled octopus salad is beneficial to your heart and mind. Um..., I can’t see myself slicing up tentacles. I’ll stick with my tofu thank-you.
So there ya have it guys, a random mix of daytime television knowledge! Us full time employees sure do miss a lot of info during the work week!
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