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Glitches
2008-06-02 19:16:00 Just a quick word to let you know that our ADSL (and phone!) line is down and I’m unable to blog right now. Hopefully it will get fixed before we leave for the States on Saturday! Otherwise I’ll see if I can get to an internet cafe… My week looks as if it’s going to ... More About: By the Way , Glitches
Just a few things?
2008-05-30 13:50:00 I saw this video a couple of months ago and have been looking for it ever since. This is important information! A while ago I showed you the trailer for the movie “Food Matters”. The full 80 minute movie has now been released on DVD for $29.95 and can also be viewed online for $4.95. I ... More About: By the Way , Things
Light up your life!
2008-05-28 13:34:00 It’s such a gloomy day here today that I thought I’d talk about our need for sunlight and and how it affects not only our mood, but our weight. There are many benefits to regular exposure to sunlight: * Sunshine on the skin directly influences body chemistry by converting cholesterol (from the liver) into vitamin D, which ... More About: Health , Life , Light
A Tag Thingie
2008-05-27 10:07:00 I found this on Natalie’s blog and thought it was perfect for today, because I know I’m not going to have much time to spend at the computer. I’m not going to tag anyone, but please feel free to do this one! 1. What is in the back seat of your car right now? Nothing. 2. When was ...
The benefits of eating slowly
2008-05-25 13:21:00 Since my Juice Feast I have been much more aware of how people eat. And frankly, it turns my stomach sometimes. They often look like slavering beasts, stuffing themselves with no apparent joy or pleasure. In my opinion we only think most of the things we consume are good, but since we hardly taste them, ... More About: Health , Benefits , Eating
Be a success
2008-05-23 19:39:00 I just Stumbled upon this and thought I’d share it. It comes from H. Jacson Brown, Jr. 21 Suggestions For Success 1. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery. 2. Work at something you enjoy and that’s worthy of your time and talent. 3. ...
More from Iowa
2008-05-23 16:15:00 I got another postcard from Erin! Looks like a beautiful city! Thanks Erin! More About: Iowa , By the Way
Can’t wait!
2008-05-22 15:52:00 The first thing I did this morning was to check and see who won American Idol. And I’m overjoyed that “my” idol won! I would definitely buy his album! We get to see the finale and the result show tonight! Supper will be served at 6 pm and we’ll be ready by 7 pm for a marathon session… Woohoo! Thank you all for your kinds comments to yesterday’s post. I have so much more to share with you in the weeks to come… I was going to start today, but it’s a gorgeous day outside and I’ve been lolling around in the Jacuzzi. We have to make the most of these nice days, because they are few and far between now. More About: Wait
Healthy Me: An Update
2008-05-21 12:41:00 A while ago I realized that I was in trouble. I was spending almost every waking minute at my computer reading blogs. Which meant that I wasn’t taking care of myself. The whole purpose of not working is for me to get healthy, fit and fertile. I wasn’t even getting close. ... More About: Health , Heart , Update , Healthy
Overjoyed!
2008-05-20 18:24:00 Just because you’ve never met someone in person, doesn’t mean that you don’t get to know and love her and share in her joys and sorrows. I’ve “known” Natalie for about 18 months when we were regulars on the fertility message boards. We’ve really been there for one another’s ups and downs on ... More About: Family and Friends
Those were the days?
2008-05-19 20:56:00 Netjane has this wonderful meme where you have to post a music video from the year of your birth. I didn’t realize that they had music videos in those days (we didn’t even have TV in South Africa), but here it is! I could have picked Elvis, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Tom Jones, Bob Dylan or Marvin Gaye, but I decided to share the #1 song of that year… More About: Days
Thank you
2008-05-19 17:51:00 Rupa has awarded me the “You Make My Day” award! Thank you, Rupa! I am very pleased! I hate having to choose people to pass this on to, because all my readers are special to me. Therefore I’m passing this on to all of you who visit regularly and especially those who comment. Your interest, concern and friendship really do make my day! I want to especially thank Nicole for the comment she left a few minutes ago. She said: Your country is making headlines around the world today. I hope you and yours are safe. Big hugs to you. Where would you prefer to emigrate to, if it did come to that? I am sickened by the reports in the newspapers and on television. I am also very afraid. Not because we are in imminent danger, but because I believe that these attacks are the cause of the frustration that the poor are feeling because the government have not delivered on their promises. I think that the days of stability (despite the high crime rate) may be coming to an end...
Postcard from Iowa
2008-05-18 19:37:00 Erin’s postcard has arrived. Can I just come and live here?? Really, I’d be no trouble at all! In other news, my Monthly Celebration of Womanhood started yesterday. Only, um let me see, 17 days late! My friend Pippa wrote a really insightful post about our happiness and the people around us. Do check it out! More About: Iowa , Postcard
More answers
2008-05-17 15:03:00 It seems these posts are generating more questions as we go along. That’s great! Big Girl asks: In today’s impersonal digital world people often take on personalities so unlike what they are in the real world and mask their true selves. If we met you in person would you be the same upbeat, positive, supportive, sweet person we all love on your blog? Wow, first of all thank you for calling me all those nice things! I’m tempted to just say “Yes” and leave it at that, but of course there’s more to it. I have my faults! Gasp! I can be nitpicking, judgemental, self-absorbed, critical and even ruthless. Mostly towards myself, although I don’t suffer fools gladly. But I’m not generally moody (yesterday was a rare exception). I’m compassionate, nice, polite and loyal. I don’t pick fights and I don’t like pettiness. I am supportive, but I lose patience after a while with people who moan and wallow. I love to help, but at s... More About: Answers
It?s not pretty!
2008-05-16 11:35:00 This is the painting that has recently fetched the highest price for any painting by a living painter. Benefits Supervisor Sleeping by Lucien Freud sold for $33.6 million at Christie’s in New York. Now, I don’t know much about art and I don’t have that kind of money, but I would NEVER pay money for ... More About: By the Way , Pretty
It’s not pretty!
2008-05-16 11:35:00 This is the painting that has recently fetched the highest price for any painting by a living painter. Benefits Supervisor Sleeping by Lucien Freud sold for $33.6 million at Christie’s in New York. Now, I don’t know much about art and I don’t have that kind of money, but I would NEVER pay money for this painting. Before you feel obliged to point out the beam in my eye, let me assure you that I’m not offended by the model’s physique. Hell, I look like that myself! I believe that sexy is more about what’s going on from the neck up than the neck down. But I will say that the artist has depicted this model in a rather unflattering way. And I am offended by the derogatory comments that I’ve read on blogs and newsites. Not about the painting, but about the woman. This insults me personally. To me, this picture is just ugly. And it brings out ugly in people. These guys knew how to paint real women! But then again, what do I know? More About: Pretty
You asked? (Part 5)
2008-05-15 16:15:00 Today I’m answering Emil’s question. What is my favorite book of all time? Sounds reasonably simple. My favorite book is XYZ. The End. But of course I’m going to make it more complicated and share a few of my favorite books and authors. Books have always been a big part of my life. Both ... More About: By the Way , Part
You asked… (Part 5)
2008-05-15 16:15:00 Today I’m answering Emil’s question. What is my favorite book of all time? Sounds reasonably simple. My favorite book is XYZ. The End. But of course I’m going to make it more complicated and share a few of my favorite books and authors. Books have always been a big part of my life. Both my parents are avid readers and my sister and I grew up with a love of books. If you want your kids to read (and who doesn’t?), you’ll have to set an example. Whenever I enter a strange house I always feel right at home if there are lots of books. When you love reading you are never bored and you will have great general knowledge. I read for both knowledge and pleasure and my interests vary quite a bit. I have lots of books on natural health and fertility. I have self-help and motivational books. And of course I treasure my favorite stories. So, what is my favorite (story) book of all time? A PRAYER FOR OWEN MEANY - John Irving This book has it all. It is extr... More About: Part
You asked? (Part 4)
2008-05-13 17:37:00 The next question I would like to answer comes from Chanda. Being a total romantic at heart (and I suspect you are too), I want to know how you met your hubby. Ok, I’m a Virgo. So I’m more practical than romantic, although I do have very active tearducts when watching movies and TV or reading. ... More About: Part , Family and Friends
You asked… (Part 4)
2008-05-13 17:37:00 The next question I would like to answer comes from Chanda. Being a total romantic at heart (and I suspect you are too), I want to know how you met your hubby. Ok, I’m a Virgo. So I’m more practical than romantic, although I do have very active tearducts when watching movies and TV or reading. But I’m not the kind of girl who is easily swayed (anymore) by pretty words, roses and chocolate. Doing what you said you were going to do and holding me when I feel sad, or happy, count for more in my book. I have a very sad and sordid history when it comes to men and dating. I was literally looking for love in all the wrong places. My first marriage was a disaster from start to finish. Almost five years ago I stumbled upon an internet dating site and signed up in moment of madness. That was the official start of the Bridget Jones years. I kept notes, so if you want I can write about my blind dating career… But let’s fastforward to 20 July 2005. I was... More About: Part
Another postcard
2008-05-13 14:49:00 DaDivaStreet’s fifth and final postcard arrived in my mailbox today. Why it didn’t arrive with the other four, we’ll never know*. She’s done a great job of “selling” New York City to me! The message reads: The will to persevere is often the difference between failure and success. Thanks DaDiva! I hope you’ll ... More About: By the Way , Postcard
Another postcard
2008-05-13 14:49:00 DaDivaStreet’s fifth and final postcard arrived in my mailbox today. Why it didn’t arrive with the other four, we’ll never know*. She’s done a great job of “selling” New York City to me! The message reads: The will to persevere is often the difference between failure and success. Thanks DaDiva! I hope you’ll take part in the next postcard swap! *This reminded me of a commercial about where missing socks go. I can’t find that one (the commercial, not the sock), so I thought I’d show you my current favorite ad. More About: Postcard
You asked… (Part 3)
2008-05-12 16:09:00 Nicole wanted to know more about South Africa. This is such a broad subject and since I have written about the negatives, such as crime, corruption and bad government, here and here before, I’m going to try and keep this positive and informative. South Africa is situated at the southern tip of Africa. At 471 000 sq miles, it’s the world’s 25th largest country. The climates vary from extreme desert just south of Namibia, lush subtropical on the East Coast and along the Mozambique border, semi-arid in the interior to Mediterranean in the southwest.  The summers are generally warm, while the winters are fairly temperate. Snowfalls generally only occur in the mountains. South Africa is the third most biodiverse country in the world after Brazil and Indonesia. In fact, we account for about 10% of all the plant species in the world. Numerous mammals are found in the bushveld areas, including lion, impala, leopard, rhino, elephant, cheetah, buffalo, g... More About: Part , Part 3
You asked? (Part 3)
2008-05-12 16:09:00 Nicole wanted to know more about South Africa. This is such a broad subject and since I have written about the negatives, such as crime, corruption and bad government, here and here before, I’m going to try and keep this positive and informative. South Africa is situated at the southern tip of Africa. At 471 000 ... More About: By the Way , Part , Part 3
You asked? (Part 2)
2008-05-11 13:43:00 The Nanny Diaries I was once a nanny. Although, since this crime against humanity took place in France, we’ll use the term au pair. But let me assure you that wiping up vomit is the same in any language. At the tender age of 20, having just come out of my first “grown-up” relationship with ... More About: By the Way , Part
You asked… (Part 2)
2008-05-11 13:43:00 The Nanny Diaries I was once a nanny. Although, since this crime against humanity took place in France, we’ll use the term au pair. But let me assure you that wiping up vomit is the same in any language. At the tender age of 20, having just come out of my first “grown-up” relationship with a broken heart and with a year of university French behind me, I somehow managed to convince my father that the logical next step would be to go and work in France. In my family only my uncle, who had been a flight attendant in the 1970’s and my grandfather who had fought in North Africa during the Second World War had ever been overseas. Through the university, I managed to arrange a position with a family near Le Mans. They barely spoke English and I had some text-book French. Interesting times, mes amis! I made so many faux-pas, especially in the beginning. Fortunately, I was fluent within a very short period of time and complimented on my pure accent, for which ... More About: Part
You Asked… (Part 1)
2008-05-10 14:01:00 When I opened the floor I had no idea I would get such interesting questions! I’m milking this one for blogging mileage, that’s for sure! Not that I have been particularly blogstipated lately… I have just been frittering away my time on so many dead-end pursuits lately (including, but not limited to, reading over 200 blogs per day) that I haven’t had the time to write down what I have to say. But that is about to change! I’m cutting back on the amount of blogs in my reader in order to LIVE MY LIFE. I will only be reading the blogs of people with whom I’ve built a relationship, or who inspire me so much that I just have to read them. Of course, if you comment here, I’ll follow. So delurk! I am also commiting to writing more (hopefully) interesting and (hopefully) informative posts. Despite the name, this was never intended to be a blog solely devoted to my baby-longings, my weight loss journey or health. It is above all a way for m... More About: Part
You Asked… (Part 1)
2008-05-10 14:01:00 When I opened the floor I had no idea I would get such interesting questions! I’m milking this one for blogging mileage, that’s for sure! Not that I have been particularly blogstipated lately… I have just been frittering away my time on so many dead-end pursuits lately (including, but not limited to, reading over 200 blogs per day) that I haven’t had the time to write down what I have to say. But that is about to change! I’m cutting back on the amount of blogs in my reader in order to LIVE MY LIFE. I will only be reading the blogs of people with whom I’ve built a relationship, or who inspire me so much that I just have to read them. Of course, if you comment here, I’ll follow. So delurk! I am also commiting to writing more (hopefully) interesting and (hopefully) informative posts. Despite the name, this was never intended to be a blog solely devoted to my baby-longings, my weight loss journey or health. It is above all a way for m... More About: Part
Postcard Heaven
2008-05-09 19:02:00 I swung by the post office this afternoon and was ecstatic to find six items that weren’t in window envelopes. Yes, some of my postcards have arrived! And may I say, you guys outdid yourselves! You have made my day! Felicia is in Montana, and she sent this beautiful card depicting the “Big Sky Country”. Her message reads: In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those who kindle the inner spirit. ~ Albert Schweitzer Thanks Felicia! That is beautiful! Knowing you is definitely a spirit-kindling experience. Lisa, a fellow Juice Feaster from Texas, sent both a card and a postcard. She chose a message from a Louise L. Hay Wisdom Card. It says: I am good enough. I am not restricted by old, limiting beliefs from family or from society. Thank you, Lisa. That’s an affirmation I really need to repeat daily. I love the bluebonnets! ... More About: Heaven , Postcard
Postcard Heaven
More articles from this author:2008-05-09 19:02:00 I swung by the post office this afternoon and was ecstatic to find six items that weren’t in window envelopes. Yes, some of my postcards have arrived! And may I say, you guys outdid yourselves! You have made my day! Felicia is in Montana, and she sent this beautiful card depicting the “Big Sky Country”. Her message reads: In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those who kindle the inner spirit. ~ Albert Schweitzer Thanks Felicia! That is beautiful! Knowing you is definitely a spirit-kindling experience. Lisa, a fellow Juice Feaster from Texas, sent both a card and a postcard. She chose a message from a Louise L. Hay Wisdom Card. It says: I am good enough. I am not restricted by old, limiting beliefs from family or from society. Thank you, Lisa. That’s an affirmation I really need to repeat daily. I love the bluebonnets! ... More About: Heaven , Postcard 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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