Treasure Jar

I heard giggling girls at the mall today talking about crash diets that work.

Just exactly what I need to remind me that summer is HERE and I haven’t done a thing to at least minimize, ok then burn, these unsightly mid-body bulges. Ugh.

Eat plenty of raw leafy vegetables? Check.

Use of olive oil in cooking? Check.

More healthy eating? Check.

More fruits in the diet? Check.

Staying on schedule re morning rounds? Check. For not doing these religiously in reality but mental running definitely a yes. Booo!!!

No soda or sugared drinks? Check for yes 🙁

Definitely not ready for summer yet.

Oh well, I may not be able to wear clothes that are the current fad, my only wish is that I be healthy and free from any illnesses.

Bitter, hahaha.

Come to think of it, without no one to mind the house, we can’t even go on a vacation, not even spend oversight at my parents’ home. It has been years ago since we had a real vacation away from home.

Staycation is not really a case to be sad about, we love to stay at home and chill but being in an entirely different place and exploring new surroundings can do a lot for bored children.

Tags: dining, food, health, healthy eating, summer, thoughts

Stacking cups, only these are not stacked on top of one another, my entry for Photo Hunt spiral.

I was cleaning the closets and preparing the baby toys  my children played with when they were younger when I decided to take photos of the toys, including this set of stacking cups.

These were given to my brother’s young daughter.

Sigh, they don’t need these toys anymore, how time flies.

Tags: baby toys, children, colors, family, Photo Hunter, Photography, Purse Strings, stacking cups, thoughts, toys

That Chile 8.8 magnitude earthquake made a lot of people feel vulnerable.

This is true also for those who live in coastal areas where tsunamis are likely to hit. Thank God the expected tsunamis were not as bad as these were anticipated in the countries under the tsunami alerts. Chile is another story though and I really feel bad for those people who were affected by everything.

In the news, most people are on the streets or in parks living in tents because aftershocks are common and some are even very strong. For those with used travel trailers, they can stay their for the meantime.

Reports of looting is now being shown in the news and that is certainly saddening.

Haiti has not even started recovering yet and here is another country faced with another catastrophe this magnitude.

I remember my eldest daughter asking me why Haiti’s seem much more devastated than Chile even if the latter had an earthquake 500x or1000x (depending on the available literature one is referring to) stronger earthquake. This article helped me answer her question.

I don’t even want to think how this poor country of ours would fare if something like this happened.

God forbid.

Tags: Chile, chile 2010 8.8 magnitude earthquake, Chile earthquake, natural disasters, thoughts

Do you have that urge to look through the bag of a friend and see what’s inside? Just to satisfy your curiosity among others. Perhaps you might want to discover the beauty secret why your friend’s skin is flawless only to find out that she is just using proactiv. 😀

I remember doing a “what’s inside your bag  photo meme” before and I admit, it was fun looking at what other have inside their bags.

Some of the things I featured in that bag meme are still there while there have been some changes. What remained constant is the bag’s weight.

I know heavy bags should be a no-no because there are a lot of not-so-good results when these are constantly carried.  Back pains and pains on the shoulders (which sometimes cause blisters and other skin conditions) are just two of the ill-effects of carrying a heavy bag.

What can you do to prevent these conditions?

• Minimize what you have in your bag to avoid experiencing painful condition.
• Plan your day so that you do not need to bring everything at once.
• Distribute the weight although this would mean having more than one bag.

Tags: bag weight, bags, health, thoughts

1. Suitcase :: have one, will travel
2. Exhaust ::  Fan in the kitchen has been stolen years ago
3. Olympics :: go, go, go!
4. Video ::  (s) of my children make me smile
5. Cargo :: have one, will travel, just don’t have too much so you don’t pay extra 😉
6. Previously ::  on NCIS…
7. Wild card ::  Its Your Lucky Day!
8. Artificial :: relief for wrinkles, wrinkle cream
9. Gambling ::  I believe is an addiction that is an issue with a lot of people
10. Exhibition :: Games are always fun to watch

Tags: mutterings, thoughts, Unconscious Mutterings, words

1. Humbled ::  this does not happen often to proud people
2. Buns ::  Hot Cross
3. Snowstorm ::  haven’t experienced one
4. Sweetheart ::  loved one
5. Punch ::  Bowl
6. Glass :: of water
7. Classical :: music, I love!
8. Heels :: no thanks
9. Twitter :: follow me, teacherjulie
10. Husband :: my better half 🙂

Tags: Sundays, thoughts, Unconscious Mutterings