So much for being more dedicated to my blog! Every time I start to think of something to blog about I am nowhere near a computer, super busy, or feel like I'm stealing ideas from other blogs. So... I haven't blogged in awhile.
Since December 2012 I have been slowly changing my dietary habits, and increasing my activity levels. It has paid off (slowly, but still)... I have lost 26 pounds so far.
The changes I made were small, and slow changes, and for the most part, I don't miss those old junky foods I used to eat. But every now and then, one of my taste-buds will say "dude, remember donuts... they were like, totally awesome"... and another of the buds will join in, "yeah, those were good times"... Yet another, "what do say we grab one, ya know, for old time's sake?" And then I have to be the villain... "HEY QUIET DOWN BACK THERE"! The Buds all yell back, "OH YEAH, Why don't you go bite a big donut ya old lady"!!!! My retort.... I'll show you! And I chug down a glass of water, and maybe follow it up with some fruit. Then I promptly distract myself completely!!! Sigh. Donuts.
Truthfully, the benefits of feeling better, and being more comfortable with myself are far better than any donut could ever taste. I don't deny myself completely though... I just have to choose and limit. I had a mountain dew this morning, it's been probably a month and a half since the last time I had any mountain dew. And it will probably be that long, or longer, before I drink another. So.... maybe in another week or so I might have myself a little treat.... and shut those pesky taste buds up for another month or so.
:-)
~C
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Right Hook, Left Hook
I am 'hooked' on Once Upon a Time on ABC. I never miss any episodes, even the repeats.
I was also lost in the LOST series, which was created and written by the same geniuses that created my new favorite fantasy fairy tale show. Yes, I think they are geniuses. I am so amazed and intrigued at the twists and turns they make using old fairy tales! Speaking of, if you haven't seen the finale from this past Sunday, don't keep reading, I might give something away.
So, I always enjoy reading the episode recaps from different writers, and reading the comments below. I have read quite a few about Captain Hook, and how he flops sides so easily. But honestly, isn't that the nature of a pirate? As much as people loved Jack Sparrow, I don't recall him ever being on anyone's side but his own. Such is Captain Hook.
I have liked him all along, but after last night's episode, I really love that character now! The only soft spot he had (until last night) was for Milah, Rumple's runaway wife, and Hook's true love. And after Rumple crushed her heart killing her, he swore revenge on Rumple and has been hell-bent on it ever since. Last night we saw another soft spot, for Baelfire, Milah's son. When Bae was taken into another portal and left behind by his father, he ended up in London. Through happenstance, he wound up living with the Darling family. Wendy was intrigued by the shadow that came to her window at night and took her off to a magical land. Bae warned her against it, and in an effort to save the Darling boys, he went with the shadow in their place. But while flying over the ocean, he dropped from the Shadows grasp, and was rescued by the crew of the Jolly Roger. Once Hook discovered who the boy was, Milah's son. He bonded with him and offered him 'a pirate's life'. Long story short... by the end of this episode, he showed more softy-ness and put aside his vengeance for the rescue of Bae's son, Henry. All the while, keeping his quirky attitude as his emotional wall.
He teamed up with Prince Charming to search for Tamara & Greg... hilarious little cop duo those two. This of course, is after Prince Charming punches him square in the face, "That's for last time I saw you." HA HA! Loved it.
Mr. Gold has become a big softie, giving up his plight to kill "his undoing" in order to save him. Regina, also has softened her rage! She makes a bold attempt to save the town of Storybrooke, and win over Henry's heart. Which she does, finally. Now, his flip flopping was annoying me. But thankfully he calls her MOM in this episode. And Emma finally calls her parents Mom and Dad. So sweet!
All these "villains" turning soft, at the realization that their power is being threatened by Tamara & Greg's unknown leader. There are implications throughout the show that point straight to Peter Pan as the number one villainous leader of the magic-killers. And by the end we learn that Peter Pan is after Henry, but why!?
And Peter Pan is evil!? Wow. I swear these writers are geniuses.
Until we meet again.... ~Cin
I was also lost in the LOST series, which was created and written by the same geniuses that created my new favorite fantasy fairy tale show. Yes, I think they are geniuses. I am so amazed and intrigued at the twists and turns they make using old fairy tales! Speaking of, if you haven't seen the finale from this past Sunday, don't keep reading, I might give something away.
So, I always enjoy reading the episode recaps from different writers, and reading the comments below. I have read quite a few about Captain Hook, and how he flops sides so easily. But honestly, isn't that the nature of a pirate? As much as people loved Jack Sparrow, I don't recall him ever being on anyone's side but his own. Such is Captain Hook.
I have liked him all along, but after last night's episode, I really love that character now! The only soft spot he had (until last night) was for Milah, Rumple's runaway wife, and Hook's true love. And after Rumple crushed her heart killing her, he swore revenge on Rumple and has been hell-bent on it ever since. Last night we saw another soft spot, for Baelfire, Milah's son. When Bae was taken into another portal and left behind by his father, he ended up in London. Through happenstance, he wound up living with the Darling family. Wendy was intrigued by the shadow that came to her window at night and took her off to a magical land. Bae warned her against it, and in an effort to save the Darling boys, he went with the shadow in their place. But while flying over the ocean, he dropped from the Shadows grasp, and was rescued by the crew of the Jolly Roger. Once Hook discovered who the boy was, Milah's son. He bonded with him and offered him 'a pirate's life'. Long story short... by the end of this episode, he showed more softy-ness and put aside his vengeance for the rescue of Bae's son, Henry. All the while, keeping his quirky attitude as his emotional wall.
He teamed up with Prince Charming to search for Tamara & Greg... hilarious little cop duo those two. This of course, is after Prince Charming punches him square in the face, "That's for last time I saw you." HA HA! Loved it.
Mr. Gold has become a big softie, giving up his plight to kill "his undoing" in order to save him. Regina, also has softened her rage! She makes a bold attempt to save the town of Storybrooke, and win over Henry's heart. Which she does, finally. Now, his flip flopping was annoying me. But thankfully he calls her MOM in this episode. And Emma finally calls her parents Mom and Dad. So sweet!
All these "villains" turning soft, at the realization that their power is being threatened by Tamara & Greg's unknown leader. There are implications throughout the show that point straight to Peter Pan as the number one villainous leader of the magic-killers. And by the end we learn that Peter Pan is after Henry, but why!?
And Peter Pan is evil!? Wow. I swear these writers are geniuses.
Until we meet again.... ~Cin
Monday, March 18, 2013
You Grew Up in the 80s
1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE.
2. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do the Carlton
3. You know that 'WOAH' comes from Joey on Blossom
4. If you ever watched 'Fraggle Rock'
5. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
6. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.
7. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
8. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side.
9. You played the game 'MASH' with the girls in class (aka, mansion, apt, shack, house...)
10. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.
11. You know the profound meaning of ' WAX ON , WAX OFF'
12. You wanted to be a Goonie.
13. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. (some of us...head-to-toe) Note: the ponytail on the side in this pic.
14. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off and his cheeks shifted.
15. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.
16. You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pailkids in the schoolyard.
17. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.
18. You still get the urge to say 'NOT' after every sentence.
19. You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
21. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.
22. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying 'I know you are, but what am I?'
23. You remember 'I've fallen and I can't get up'
24. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates.
25. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
26. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulder like you were all that.
27. You remember watching both Gremlins movies.
28. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha Micelli were hot.
29. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
30. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool...and don't even flinch when people refer to them as 'NKOTB'
31. You knew all the characters names and their life stories on 'Saved By The Bell,' The ORIGINAL class.
32. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
33. You just sang those words to yourself.
34. You still sing 'We are the World'
35. You tight rolled your jeans.
36. You or your sister owned a banana clip.
37. You remember 'Where's the Beef?'
38. You used to (and probably still do)
say 'What you talkin' 'bout Willis?'
39. You're still singing shot through the heart in your head, aren't you!
2. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do the Carlton
3. You know that 'WOAH' comes from Joey on Blossom
4. If you ever watched 'Fraggle Rock'
5. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
6. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.
7. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
8. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side.
9. You played the game 'MASH' with the girls in class (aka, mansion, apt, shack, house...)
10. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.
11. You know the profound meaning of ' WAX ON , WAX OFF'
12. You wanted to be a Goonie.
13. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. (some of us...head-to-toe) Note: the ponytail on the side in this pic.
14. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off and his cheeks shifted.
15. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.
16. You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pailkids in the schoolyard.
17. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.
18. You still get the urge to say 'NOT' after every sentence.
19. You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
21. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.
22. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying 'I know you are, but what am I?'
23. You remember 'I've fallen and I can't get up'
24. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates.
25. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
26. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulder like you were all that.
27. You remember watching both Gremlins movies.
28. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha Micelli were hot.
29. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
30. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool...and don't even flinch when people refer to them as 'NKOTB'
31. You knew all the characters names and their life stories on 'Saved By The Bell,' The ORIGINAL class.
32. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
33. You just sang those words to yourself.
34. You still sing 'We are the World'
35. You tight rolled your jeans.
36. You or your sister owned a banana clip.
37. You remember 'Where's the Beef?'
38. You used to (and probably still do)
say 'What you talkin' 'bout Willis?'
39. You're still singing shot through the heart in your head, aren't you!
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Simply put...
...I am a happy girl.
Sure, things don't always go the way I planned, but they still go. Life is always moving forward. The earth is always turning. Truly, being happy it's all in how you choose to view life. And believe me, it's a choice!
In my years I have learned three important things...
1. The world does not revolve around me (if mama ain't happy...ain't nobody cares)
2. Being upset takes effort & energy (and I prefer to be lazy)
3. What's done is done (unless you own a time machine)
Our mentality is amazing. Knowledge is power, but also with great knowledge comes great sorrow. It's a balance; choose to be happy with great knowledge. We learn from experience, and boy do we learn! But I know people that stay hurt, they stay (mentally) in their past. Why? They can't change it. It's too late. It's a helium balloon released to the sky.... there is no getting it back! Just enjoy the fact that it's floating away, up to God, where it can't be dealt with. If you are an atheist, then just think of this, at a certain height, the balloon will pop. Either way * Poof*, problem gone.
In life, you will face trials and forks in the road. You will make good choices, and bad ones. You will go fast, you will move slow. Everyone does, no one is alone in these matters. Listen to song lyrics, read books, watch movies... it's a humans life to have these problems and blessings. Bottom line is... we live.
Some people out there, the theme repeats... I'm sad, I'm hurt, Someone lied to me. It's no wonder they are dark and cynical... their thoughts dwell in this small shadowed corner of their mind. I guarantee there is someone out there, that would look at that life like it's a cool clean pool on a hot summer day. Every day we face the choice... will this be a good day or a bad day? If you wake up and say, today is a bad day... then it will be. Our minds are amazingly powerful. I have a paper on my fridge that says "Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny". What are you destined to be?
If you feel like your caught in that spin cycle of cynical thoughts... here is what I do when I get like that. I empty my thoughts (as well as I can). I find something that makes me happy... and do it. I remind myself of the person that I know loves (or loved me) and remember some funny memory. I remember the people who have worse situations than myself. I try to help them, somehow, or at least help another person. Karma comes back, I guarantee. If I hold open a door for someone, later on a door is held for me...true story!
It's the simple things in life...
Watch as the sun sets and the stars emerge from their hiding places.
Listen to a child laugh joyously at something you would find menial.
Watch a dog play with a toy or another dog.
Watch an elderly couple help each other.
Sing along to a silly song or a song that lifts your spirit.
Dance by yourself, and let it all loose.
Read a good book.
Listen to the wind blow softly through the trees.
And breathe.
Sure, things don't always go the way I planned, but they still go. Life is always moving forward. The earth is always turning. Truly, being happy it's all in how you choose to view life. And believe me, it's a choice!
In my years I have learned three important things...
1. The world does not revolve around me (if mama ain't happy...ain't nobody cares)
2. Being upset takes effort & energy (and I prefer to be lazy)
3. What's done is done (unless you own a time machine)
Our mentality is amazing. Knowledge is power, but also with great knowledge comes great sorrow. It's a balance; choose to be happy with great knowledge. We learn from experience, and boy do we learn! But I know people that stay hurt, they stay (mentally) in their past. Why? They can't change it. It's too late. It's a helium balloon released to the sky.... there is no getting it back! Just enjoy the fact that it's floating away, up to God, where it can't be dealt with. If you are an atheist, then just think of this, at a certain height, the balloon will pop. Either way * Poof*, problem gone.
In life, you will face trials and forks in the road. You will make good choices, and bad ones. You will go fast, you will move slow. Everyone does, no one is alone in these matters. Listen to song lyrics, read books, watch movies... it's a humans life to have these problems and blessings. Bottom line is... we live.
Some people out there, the theme repeats... I'm sad, I'm hurt, Someone lied to me. It's no wonder they are dark and cynical... their thoughts dwell in this small shadowed corner of their mind. I guarantee there is someone out there, that would look at that life like it's a cool clean pool on a hot summer day. Every day we face the choice... will this be a good day or a bad day? If you wake up and say, today is a bad day... then it will be. Our minds are amazingly powerful. I have a paper on my fridge that says "Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny". What are you destined to be?
If you feel like your caught in that spin cycle of cynical thoughts... here is what I do when I get like that. I empty my thoughts (as well as I can). I find something that makes me happy... and do it. I remind myself of the person that I know loves (or loved me) and remember some funny memory. I remember the people who have worse situations than myself. I try to help them, somehow, or at least help another person. Karma comes back, I guarantee. If I hold open a door for someone, later on a door is held for me...true story!
It's the simple things in life...
Watch as the sun sets and the stars emerge from their hiding places.
Listen to a child laugh joyously at something you would find menial.
Watch a dog play with a toy or another dog.
Watch an elderly couple help each other.
Sing along to a silly song or a song that lifts your spirit.
Dance by yourself, and let it all loose.
Read a good book.
Listen to the wind blow softly through the trees.
And breathe.
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