Breakfast is the best meal of the day, hands down. Sure, it's 12:45 right now and I just got done eating it, but it doesn't matter when you eat breakfast; it's perfect for any meal. I had 6 pancakes, 4 slices of turkey bacon, 1/4 a cantaloupe, and a glass of orange juice. Mmm, mmm.
Breakfast is just so versatile!! Eggs can be scrambled, poached, fried, sunny side up, boiled, omelettes, benedict. There's bacon and sausage patties & links. Pancakes, waffles, french toast, hashbrowns, oatmeal, cereal, toast, english muffins, biscuits, muffins, cinnamon rolls. Berries, melon, bananas. Smoothies, coffee, fruit juice, milk. Do you see what I mean???
It's the most important meal of the day; all the more reason for you to give it a little extra attention from now on!
Monday, June 30, 2008
WEAR SUNSCREEN
From the Houston Chronicle:
By JOY SEWING
After the many warnings about the dangers of the sun's ultraviolet rays, some people still aren't getting the message.
While sunscreen can help reverse sun damage and prevent skin cancer, Yarosh says most people don't apply enough to adequately shield their skin from the sun's dangerous rays.
"People put on so little they only get half of the benefits of SPF. So when they use an SPF 60, they are actually only getting the benefits of SPF 30," he said. "They should put on twice as much as they are used to using."
A 5-ounce tube of sunscreen, for example, should be used in a weekend outdoors.
And protective clothing is just as crucial as sunscreen, Yarosh says. "We have to change our behavior and not put all of our eggs in the same basket by using just sunscreen."
Wide-brim hats, long-sleeve shirts, pants and sunglasses offer added protection. Also, many designers and clothing companies are introducing clothing with SPF.
"It's simply not worth the irreversible risks tanning poses to your health," Marks Papock said.
Experts say tanning beds can do the most damage.
According to the dermatology academy, tanning beds increase the risk of skin cancer because the lamps emit UVA and UVB radiation at levels often stronger than the sun and at closer distances. Also, many tanning salons are not regulated.
The reality is there is no safe way to tan, Yarosh said.
There are plenty of alternatives such as bronzers and self-tanners, as well as a host of other skin-care products with SPF, to give you a healthy glow.
Some people may be relieved to know the "supertanned" look is out, says Marie Claire beauty director Ying Chu. She suggests using a tinted moisturizer for a subtle glow.
"Everyone is playing up natural skin tone for summer," she said."It's a nice turning point for beauty."
SUNSCREEN 101
• Choose a product that provides broad-spectrum coverage against both UVA and UVB rays.
• Mexoryl SX is one of the best sunscreen ingredients.
• Apply sunscreen to dry skin 15-30 minutes before going outdoors.
• Be generous. Most people apply only 25 percent to 50 percent of the recommended amount.
• Reapply every two hours, even if the sunscreen is water-resistant.
Wearing sunscreen every day helps prevent wrinkles later in life so you don't have to spend all that dough on expensive anti-aging creams. I am so glad I was born with ivory skin because it's forced me to always wear a lot of high-SPF sunscreen. I can't wait till I'm 50 and I have half the wrinkles of my friends. It's worth all the Casper jokes!
By JOY SEWING
After the many warnings about the dangers of the sun's ultraviolet rays, some people still aren't getting the message.
While sunscreen can help reverse sun damage and prevent skin cancer, Yarosh says most people don't apply enough to adequately shield their skin from the sun's dangerous rays.
"People put on so little they only get half of the benefits of SPF. So when they use an SPF 60, they are actually only getting the benefits of SPF 30," he said. "They should put on twice as much as they are used to using."
A 5-ounce tube of sunscreen, for example, should be used in a weekend outdoors.
And protective clothing is just as crucial as sunscreen, Yarosh says. "We have to change our behavior and not put all of our eggs in the same basket by using just sunscreen."
Wide-brim hats, long-sleeve shirts, pants and sunglasses offer added protection. Also, many designers and clothing companies are introducing clothing with SPF.
"It's simply not worth the irreversible risks tanning poses to your health," Marks Papock said.
Experts say tanning beds can do the most damage.
According to the dermatology academy, tanning beds increase the risk of skin cancer because the lamps emit UVA and UVB radiation at levels often stronger than the sun and at closer distances. Also, many tanning salons are not regulated.
The reality is there is no safe way to tan, Yarosh said.
There are plenty of alternatives such as bronzers and self-tanners, as well as a host of other skin-care products with SPF, to give you a healthy glow.
Some people may be relieved to know the "supertanned" look is out, says Marie Claire beauty director Ying Chu. She suggests using a tinted moisturizer for a subtle glow.
"Everyone is playing up natural skin tone for summer," she said."It's a nice turning point for beauty."
SUNSCREEN 101
• Choose a product that provides broad-spectrum coverage against both UVA and UVB rays.
• Mexoryl SX is one of the best sunscreen ingredients.
• Apply sunscreen to dry skin 15-30 minutes before going outdoors.
• Be generous. Most people apply only 25 percent to 50 percent of the recommended amount.
• Reapply every two hours, even if the sunscreen is water-resistant.
Wearing sunscreen every day helps prevent wrinkles later in life so you don't have to spend all that dough on expensive anti-aging creams. I am so glad I was born with ivory skin because it's forced me to always wear a lot of high-SPF sunscreen. I can't wait till I'm 50 and I have half the wrinkles of my friends. It's worth all the Casper jokes!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Minus The Bear
I love every album, every song. I don't know why I haven't been listening to them as much lately, but all the way to work and all the way back I fell in love again (as I do every time I listen to them). Looking at their Myspace, it kills/excites me that they are bffs with Portugal. The Man now that they went on tour together. I was so bummed that tour didn't come anywhere near hear (if you don't count the Madison show where P.TM didn't even show up). My two favorite bands. Same venue at the same time. Pout pout pout pout pout. Maybe I will get a MTB tat to match... jk.
I love their old song titles. Megan and I used to have conversations with them, hahaha. "Hey, is that a ninja up there?" "Lemurs, man, lemurs." "Houston, we have uh oh." "I'm totally not down with Rob's alien." "Damn bugs whacked him, Johnny."
Three Favorite Songs:
3. Pachuca Sunrise: This was the first song of theirs I ever heard, via the video on Fuse TV :)
2. Absinthe Party at the Fly Honey Warehouse: absintheparty is my Zune screenname... I am great. This song is one of the reasons I became somewhat obsessed with learning the history of absinthe. I want to start a collection of absinthe spoons but I don't really know where to start.
1. When We Escape: I am putty in your hands when this song is playing, fyi.
Excuse me, I'm just wired from taking a 2 1/2 hour nap today, eating 2 brownies, and a bowl of ice cream with fudge-dipped cookies. And I don't have to work in the morning!!
I love their old song titles. Megan and I used to have conversations with them, hahaha. "Hey, is that a ninja up there?" "Lemurs, man, lemurs." "Houston, we have uh oh." "I'm totally not down with Rob's alien." "Damn bugs whacked him, Johnny."
Three Favorite Songs:
3. Pachuca Sunrise: This was the first song of theirs I ever heard, via the video on Fuse TV :)
2. Absinthe Party at the Fly Honey Warehouse: absintheparty is my Zune screenname... I am great. This song is one of the reasons I became somewhat obsessed with learning the history of absinthe. I want to start a collection of absinthe spoons but I don't really know where to start.
1. When We Escape: I am putty in your hands when this song is playing, fyi.
Excuse me, I'm just wired from taking a 2 1/2 hour nap today, eating 2 brownies, and a bowl of ice cream with fudge-dipped cookies. And I don't have to work in the morning!!
Inked
I want almost exactly this tattoo in the center of her chest:
I just love the placement; another tattoo that is easily hidden but can also be shown to the whole wide world. She has basically the locket shape & style that I have wanted. I'd rather have some leaves that are similar to those on my side piece peeking out behind it on the left and right, though. I want all the tattoos I get (ob-v not a lot) to complement each other.
I've also thought about getting a chest piece. There's about a 97% chance I would never do such a thing, but I think really classic ones are nice on girls. The thing is, though, are they nice on old ladies? No. I think I'd have it centered around a pocket watch, with banners that I might just leave blank. Who knows. The planning is in the earliest stages and will most likely never get past that.
I've also thought about getting a small piece on my other hip, like a single calla lily or iris with some leaves (again mirroring those on my side piece) or a little woodland creature (a bird or owl, not a cartoon bunny!!).
Basically, I love tattoos. I'd love to cover my body in them. Who knows, maybe I will have a little independent bakery my whole life and not worry about how I look to the corporate crowd. However, I am so traditional in many senses that a heavily tattooed body doesn't really go with that. I don't want my child's friends' parents seeing both my husband and I (Who knows who I'll marry?) with full sleeves and judging her home life falsely. Sometimes you have to play the game to get where you want. People judge harshly on appearances and often never let you prove yourself beyond what you look like.
I just love the placement; another tattoo that is easily hidden but can also be shown to the whole wide world. She has basically the locket shape & style that I have wanted. I'd rather have some leaves that are similar to those on my side piece peeking out behind it on the left and right, though. I want all the tattoos I get (ob-v not a lot) to complement each other.
I've also thought about getting a chest piece. There's about a 97% chance I would never do such a thing, but I think really classic ones are nice on girls. The thing is, though, are they nice on old ladies? No. I think I'd have it centered around a pocket watch, with banners that I might just leave blank. Who knows. The planning is in the earliest stages and will most likely never get past that.
I've also thought about getting a small piece on my other hip, like a single calla lily or iris with some leaves (again mirroring those on my side piece) or a little woodland creature (a bird or owl, not a cartoon bunny!!).
Basically, I love tattoos. I'd love to cover my body in them. Who knows, maybe I will have a little independent bakery my whole life and not worry about how I look to the corporate crowd. However, I am so traditional in many senses that a heavily tattooed body doesn't really go with that. I don't want my child's friends' parents seeing both my husband and I (Who knows who I'll marry?) with full sleeves and judging her home life falsely. Sometimes you have to play the game to get where you want. People judge harshly on appearances and often never let you prove yourself beyond what you look like.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Hermit Life Report
As much as riding my bike, baking, reading, and being outside have made me happy lately, it's been fleeting. As soon as I'm done with whatever activity I've been engaging in I feel just as empty, lonely, and dispassionate as before. I realized yesterday that right now I'm not capable of filling my own heart. I have a feeling it's going to take more than a summer to figure out how & do it.
I have a strong urge to run away or change everything in my life drastically. I want to go to Chicago and stay with Lynette until I truly enjoy being around myself. I want to paint my room all white. I want to go on a roadtrip down South for a week or two. I just want to figure out what will fill this hollow body and do it as quickly as possible.
It's only been a couple of days like this, but I always want change to happen as quickly as possible. I can't stand watching the minutes and hours and days drag on. Right now I sleep as late as possible, exhaust myself as much as possible, and try to go to bed as early as I can stand just so the days go more quickly and I don't spend a lot of time sitting and thinking. I want to get over this mountain and get on with my life. I've learned such impatience through our culture, where web pages load in less than a second and the answer to any question I have is in front of me immediately. So many inventions have made basic tasks even easier and quicker to do: instant pancake & cake mixes, multi-gear bikes, automatic cars, the list goes on. I want the difficult times to be behind me. I think I've had the hardest year of my life and it's time for this upcoming, more positive year to start.
It's really hard for me to write this, because it's really hard for me to admit that I've failed at doing something myself. Hopefully writing this down will be the catalyst for really pushing for change & filling the emptiness.
I have a strong urge to run away or change everything in my life drastically. I want to go to Chicago and stay with Lynette until I truly enjoy being around myself. I want to paint my room all white. I want to go on a roadtrip down South for a week or two. I just want to figure out what will fill this hollow body and do it as quickly as possible.
It's only been a couple of days like this, but I always want change to happen as quickly as possible. I can't stand watching the minutes and hours and days drag on. Right now I sleep as late as possible, exhaust myself as much as possible, and try to go to bed as early as I can stand just so the days go more quickly and I don't spend a lot of time sitting and thinking. I want to get over this mountain and get on with my life. I've learned such impatience through our culture, where web pages load in less than a second and the answer to any question I have is in front of me immediately. So many inventions have made basic tasks even easier and quicker to do: instant pancake & cake mixes, multi-gear bikes, automatic cars, the list goes on. I want the difficult times to be behind me. I think I've had the hardest year of my life and it's time for this upcoming, more positive year to start.
It's really hard for me to write this, because it's really hard for me to admit that I've failed at doing something myself. Hopefully writing this down will be the catalyst for really pushing for change & filling the emptiness.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Boring Dayyyyyyyyyyyy
There just isn't much to do around here. Only one book I got from the library last week is actually good and I finished it this afternoon. Sometimes I don't like the suburbs because you're expected to go to the city to have fun. And friends are spread out all over the place.
Highs of the Day:
+ Bike ride to Scoops for delicious ice cream with my dad and bro
+ Being able to get up that last big hill without much of a problem!!!
+ My National Merit Scholarship was upped from $1000 to $2000/year :D, meaning school will cost my parents less than $1000 from now on
+ Clean Laundry
+ Won my first eBay auction, a really cute Mexican embroidered dress. $16.50!! The other ones I have bid on/been watching all went/are going for for $50+
On the schedule for tomorrow:
+ Bike to Lunds for some cupcake mixin's/a job??
+ Makin' cupcakes for Megan's bday
+ Maybe a show in Uptown?
+ Early to bed for workkkkk in the morning; mmmMMmmMMmmMMmmmMmMmm money!!!
Highs of the Day:
+ Bike ride to Scoops for delicious ice cream with my dad and bro
+ Being able to get up that last big hill without much of a problem!!!
+ My National Merit Scholarship was upped from $1000 to $2000/year :D, meaning school will cost my parents less than $1000 from now on
+ Clean Laundry
+ Won my first eBay auction, a really cute Mexican embroidered dress. $16.50!! The other ones I have bid on/been watching all went/are going for for $50+
On the schedule for tomorrow:
+ Bike to Lunds for some cupcake mixin's/a job??
+ Makin' cupcakes for Megan's bday
+ Maybe a show in Uptown?
+ Early to bed for workkkkk in the morning; mmmMMmmMMmmMMmmmMmMmm money!!!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Habitat for Humanity
On a whim last night, I agreed to tag along with my mom for her volunteer day of work at Habitat for Humanity. When I woke up at 6, I was definitely regretting the decision. Now back at home and freshly showered, I'm really happy I went. The drive up to Ramsey, MN was SO LONG, and so was the way back I guess. My mom and I worked on siding all day, which is a lot harder than I thought it would be. Mostly because the people who were working the day before did all the base stuff crooked so we had to rip it out and replace it and then put our own stuff in. That led to a lot of sitting around, waiting for Chad, one of the construction leaders, to figure out what went wrong and tell us how to fix it.
I also experienced first hand how construction crews really do listen to country music all day and chew dill pickle sunflower seeds.
Gained:
- Better hammering skills
- Patience
- Beet red legs
- Freckles
- Probably weight from our terribly unhealthy catered lunch (I chose: mac&cheese, tri-color pasta pesto salad, 2 1/2 cookies, whole grain roll, diet coke; I didn't choose: ham & potato salad, chicken parmesan, brownies, lemon bars, regular soda)
Two deays ago I went out to sushi and made cookies, yesterday I went to the beach and on a bike ride, today I was outside working construction. Sounds like summer (and plenty of distractions)!
I also experienced first hand how construction crews really do listen to country music all day and chew dill pickle sunflower seeds.
Gained:
- Better hammering skills
- Patience
- Beet red legs
- Freckles
- Probably weight from our terribly unhealthy catered lunch (I chose: mac&cheese, tri-color pasta pesto salad, 2 1/2 cookies, whole grain roll, diet coke; I didn't choose: ham & potato salad, chicken parmesan, brownies, lemon bars, regular soda)
Two deays ago I went out to sushi and made cookies, yesterday I went to the beach and on a bike ride, today I was outside working construction. Sounds like summer (and plenty of distractions)!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Fast Forward
Take me to September 1st, so I can be moving into my new apartment, wherever it may be. I can be busy buying books and then going to class and working and doing homework and I just won't have time for anything else.
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