There are two things I itch for periodically. 1. A new Tattoo. As most will tell you, they are addictive and I go in to full on itch for a new one often and I have a few ideas waiting to be dug into my skin forever. Usually, I sit it out and wait for … Continue reading Itches Of A Geek
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Sugar Detox Early Days
On day three of the sugar detox and doing well, other than the malicious knee jerk in the middle of the night. My diet so far: Monday: 2 scrambled eggs for breakfast, small handful of almonds and sunflower seeds around 11:00, lamb rolls and raw carrots/broccoli for lunch, last of the lamb rolls and vegetables … Continue reading Sugar Detox Early Days
July Sugar Detox and Mind/Body Rehab
Starting Monday, July 1st, 2013 and continuing till July 21st I will be doing a sugar detox. What is that you ask? Well basically it is cleansing the body of sugar and carbohydrates and breaking the cycle of cravings and bad go-to snacking habits. With trying to rid myself of type 2 diabetes this detox … Continue reading July Sugar Detox and Mind/Body Rehab
Tapped Out of Inspiration
The well feels dry... for commenting on other blogs and even on posting on my own. Life is still happening, things are going well, having fun in Japan and enjoying my husband immensely. No immediate complaints really. Sure, there are things in the reserves that still pick at my nerves regarding my family mostly but … Continue reading Tapped Out of Inspiration
A Moment
All it takes is a moment such as today, June 20th. One day. There are a few of them each year, a few days spread throughout the year that reach up and grab me by the throat threatening to squeeze the life right out of me. Every year it changes though, not so desperate or … Continue reading A Moment
Week One – Re-Charge
Time to get serious about being happy! With a very self indulgent weekend behind me, (consisting of comfort food that made me feel sick, bloated and spiked my blood sugar, not leaving the apartment for two days, not cleaning up after myself and definitely not exercising AT ALL) it's time to kick start my three … Continue reading Week One – Re-Charge
Three Week Re-Charge
Game On! Ok yes I know it's really more like Summer but for reasons I can't say or I'd have to kill you, I have a three week window right now - starting this afternoon - to do with as I fairly well please other than the four days a week when I have to … Continue reading Three Week Re-Charge
Japanese Snacking Adventure 3 and other shady things
We went to Yokohama this weekend and there was a vendor in the mall selling dried fruit, it just sounded great at the time so I picked up a couple of small bags. Yes, 200g is how they price these, it ended up being about $20 !! For a few pieces of dried fruit! These … Continue reading Japanese Snacking Adventure 3 and other shady things
Lasagna, A La Diana
Last week my husband asked if I would be willing to put in the many hours it takes to conjure up a couple of lasagnas for the sailors on watch on Memorial Day. My response was, hell yes I will. He really loves my lasagna so I thought I'd share how I make it, for … Continue reading Lasagna, A La Diana
Sit Up Straight and Suck In Your Gut!
This was the initial reaction that hit me as I was innocently reading my email just now and a new message popped up: "Le Clown is now following your blog" Oh dear...*looks side to side*... If you don't know why I had this reaction you aren't following Le Clown's … Continue reading Sit Up Straight and Suck In Your Gut!