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Posted on | November 25, 2011 | 8 Comments
The Icky, Sticky Snot and Blood Book by Steve Alton, Nick Sharratt and Jo Moore, one of the 6 shortlisted books up for the Royal Society's Young People's Book Award, was torn out of my hands as soon as I unwrapped it.
The frontcover has a big globule of squishy snot dribbling down it, all the illustrations are done by the instantly recognisable and widely loved Nick Sharratt, and the book is full of crazy, impressive, sometimes slightly icky pop-ups. You can see how this would appeal to a lot of children!
Under a cloak of grossness Steve Alton has snuck in a great deal of information about breathing, blood and bogeys. You can learn what bogeys are made of (and why it's not a great idea to eat them), what pus is made from, and how far across the room your heart could squirt blood if you were to cut the main artery from it.
Yep, this book isn't for the very squeamish (though many kids seem to enjoy being "squeemed" a little) but it's exactly the sort of book I'd offer to reluctant readers or thrill seekers: Like a breathtaking fairground ride The Icky, Sticky Snot and Blood Book zooms along making your stomach squirm, inducing oohs and aahs and is lots of fun (if you like that sort of thing).
My girls certainly did enjoy this rollercoaster of a read, but if I'm being pernickity and trying to find a reason to rank it higher or lower any other book shortlisted for the Royal Society's Young People's Book Award it would be the paper engineering.
The pop-ups, flaps and tabs are great fun, but a few of them make reading the text rather difficult (for example, you have to half shut the book to read the text hidden behind the pop-out body) and whilst they're all enjoyable, I don't think they are all as clever as many of them are in the other pop-up book shortlisted for this prize, How the World Works. Rather than adding to the understanding of the issue being explored some are included for pure enjoyment purposes (for example the pop-up amusement park at the end). Fun and pleasure is no bad thing, but if the pop-up engineering can be informative as well as eyecatching so much the better.
Don't get me wrong, The Icky, Sticky Snot and Blood Book is a super book, that will grab everyone's attention. It's informative, funny and just a little bit disgusting. This science book will have your kids snorting not snoozing.
Inspired by The Icky, Sticky Snot and Blood Book I decided the girls and I would create some snot of our own. (What can I say!!)
Actually what we set about making was oobleck, or rather a non-newtonian fluid made out of cornflour (corn starch) and water, with a little bit of green food colouring. This cornflour gloop behaves in very surprising ways which are both yucky and fascinating.
Here's how we did it:
The girls simply mixed one part water with two parts corn flour plus a dribble of food colouring.
I then put my hands in the goo and started playing. At this point the girls ran a mile. They were disgusted by the cornflour mixture and how it behaved and didn't want anything to do with it. They stood outside the kitchen door screaming at me to get rid of the "snot" because it was "disgusting, yucky, horrible". This is from the same girls who happily eat their own bogeys…
So the girls didn't get to play with this amazing substance, but I couldn't get enough of it. Non-newtonian fluids are amazing – under pressure they seem solid, but when pressure is lessened they turn into fluid. This means that you can work a lump of the cornflour goo into a ball that feels like playdough or putty in your hands by rolling it between your palms…
…but as soon as you stop moving your hands, the goo just oozes through your fingers.
There are some really amazing things you can do with this mixture. If you make enough of it, you can walk across it as long as you move quickly enough:
If you place it on top of a speaker it looks like alien life form, reacting to the pressure created by sound waves.
You can cut it with a knife, like cutting cork or polystyrene:
But like a fluid you can blow bubbles in it…
…and it flows when you tip the bowl!
It's cheap and easy to make and I can't encourage you enough to try it out as soon as possible, with or without kids. It's so interesting, amazing and plain weird.
Just in case you're not convinced yet, here's one more video:
A sensible word of caution: When you've finished playing don't pour your oobleck down the plug. Rather, bag it up and bin it, otherwise you'll end up with a blocked drain.
Whilst I played with the oobleck/snot I listened to:
Other activities which would work well alongside reading The Icky, Sticky Snot and Blood Book include:
What's the most disgusting mixture you and your kids have ever made? What projects have you ended up playing with because your kids have refused any further part in it?
This book is one of six books shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2011, an award that celebrates the best recent books that communicate science to young people. The winner will be announced on December 1st.
Disclosure: I received my copy of this book from the publisher. This review, however, reflect my own and honest opinion.
Today's post is part of this week's Stem Friday roundup of children's books which focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The host this week is Diane Chen at Practically Paradise.
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8 Responses to "The post in which my kids ran a mile but I had a ball!"
Emma @Sciencesparks
November 25th, 2011 @ 1:49 pm
I love that book! and we love goo! Have you seen our glow in the dark version? x
November 25th, 2011 @ 2:39 pm
We love this book too. Have you seen the companion The Gooey, Chewy, Rumble, Plop Book about the digestive system? Lots of urgh! potential there. It seems to be out of print – we had it out from the library a while back – but well worth finding.
November 25th, 2011 @ 4:21 pm
Hi Katy, yes we've seen ours from the library too, but unfortunately pop up books don't tend to fare well in libraries it seemed so quite a lot wasn't working, But yes, and excellent companion to the snot book!
Ali B
November 25th, 2011 @ 8:51 pm
Non-Newtonian fluids are so much fun! Glad you enjoyed it anyway…
November 26th, 2011 @ 7:34 am
Hi Ali, I'm just sorry it's taken me 38 years to find out about them! Why weren't they in our science lessons at school?
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So I'd give up hope of ever eating normal amounts of food. I've been resorting to restricting to about 400 calories or less a day again, while running 4 miles a day (not so much anymore, I'm at college so a lot to do...) needless to say I lost most of the excess weight (I am at a healthy weight, not underweight), and now just want to EAT and be happy!
I'm scared following the 'wholesome' guidelines will just make me relapse again...I'm interested in this plan and wondering if I start it will I put on insane amounts of weight...I know theoretically fat shouldn't make you fat but isn't my body desperately clinging to, well, everything?? How would I make the switch? Increase calories slowly? At once? I'm just so confused....and don't trust my nutritionist I had a vegan phase for awhile and ate piles and piles of fruit though not many grains...even gained on THAT...I have a feeling my body just doesn't enjoy many carbs.
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You already know that starving yourself doesn't work. And it's obvious that there are many, many helpful people on these boards who can testify that eating the lc way DOES work.
After 4 years of lc-ing I have learned that this wol does work and NOT eating this does NOT. It's as simple as that.
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It's been a while since you posted this, but PLEASE get help. If you're on 400 calories a day and running 4 miles you may have damaged your heart and other organs. This is much worse for you than almost any amount of being fat would be. Please, find some counseling to help you understand why you would do this to yourself. Only after you are better should you even try to start any kind of diet. What you are doing is very dangerous.
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I agree - you need to get some help. You will need to work with a nutritionist to slowly up your calories because your metabolism (and probably other hormones as well) is most certainly out of whack after starving yourself. If you opt not seek professional help - I would recommend that you focus on wating high quality foods - healthy fats, proteins, & fruits and veg WITHOUT COUNTING CALORIES!! Two great resources - Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon & Eat Fat, Lose Fat by Sally Fallon & Mary Enig.
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I think that you might need some help and if you cant trust the nutritionist that you are with now then you might need to search out a new one. Just wondering what is your current weight? I hope that you get the help that you need and the best of luck to you!!!! you will find lots of awesome people around here so i know that i have so stick around here. we'd like that!!!
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I was in the same boat you were/are. In fact, I think we are pretty close. About four years ago I went into treatment for anorexia nervosa (age 16), and was seriously doing damage to my system.
The re-feeing process is incredibly important, as you know, to get your body in an adequate state of health. It's what you do with that nutrition program in the long term that helps determine your future health-both body and mind.
Many of the things that the conventional nutritionists were giving us at the hospital were things like high carb, low fat, sugar laden processed foods. It was recommended for our health, as were prescription medications.
After discovering a whole new way to look at food and switched to a grain free, sugar free diet (while at the same time "finding" myself in a low-carb lifestyle as well), I feel much better than I did before. In fact, I am maintaining my health at a low weight, even lower than the healthy weight I was at four years ago, by eating real butter, eggs, milk, coconut oil, and cutting out processed foods.
I went through a part of my recovery where I would eat too much too, because we were never taught to listen to our bodies during meals at the hospital. I am relearning that process, and am finally hearing my body's signals to tell me when to stop eating.
So, to answer your question, I do think that finding a good holistic nutritionist that will really listen to your needs about your health is important. I sort of found one as soon as I came out of treatment, which I'm grateful for.
Every body is different, as is every mind. I think we both have found ourselves in similar situations, and now we both know we want to eat to be healthy, to live out our lives to the fullest extent--so we can achieve our dreams and goals, and contribute to the world.
Find out where your calories are now. Then, work with your nutritionist to specialize a diet where you can remain relatively low in carbs (if that is what you are going after) and processed foods, so you can increase your caloric content slowly. Once you increase calories by incorporating more and more healthy, unprocessed foods, your body will have the energy it needs to exercise (in a healthy manner), have a better metabolism and blood sugar, and will also help regulate mood and how you mind works/behaves, so you won't be tempted to overeat at times.
Good luck, and good health.
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Just checking in to see how u r doing. Hope that all is well. Just wanted to drop by and see you!!! Have a wonderful night!!!!!
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BTW--by limiting your amount of carbs and/or sugar, you will lower your insulin levels, and also optimize your grehlin and leptin hormones. These are the hormones that tell you when you're hungry, and when you're full.
So, following this "wholesome" eating plan as advocated on my posts on this board, you will have a better connection to your body, and only eat when your body feels the need to. So, in a sense, eating good, healthy fats and proteins, you will release yourself from the fear of ever overeating, because you are more connected to these internal signals.
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I was reading this thread after visiting the Endocrinologist for the first time today. I've been diagnosed with PCOS and honestly, no matter what I eat or how much I exercise, I gain weight. I tried to explain to him that something was wrong with me that I could work that hard and not have a single pound lost (actually more like 20 gained). Right now I'm doing the JUDDDD (Johnson's Up Day Down Day Diet) which means I cycle between a 400 calorie day and "normal" eating day. I still try to avoid carbs on the up/normal day.
The Endocrinologist basically told me that it's "science" - if you burn off more than you consume, you lose weight. Every 3500 calories = 1 lb. I know that I'm burning more than that. He really dismissed me and has decided to put me on a 400 calorie per day, all liquid diet for up to 4 months. Lipotrim is the name. I have major concerns that my body will go into starvation mode and when I start to ease back onto regular food I'll put on all that weight and more! 400 calories every day seems like an eating disorder to me!!
Anyone tried Lipotrim and successfully come off it without gaining? I don't want to question him because he's a specialist... but I"m still concerned.
Thanks for any advice you can give.
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I haven't tired Lipotrim but I was on a 900 calorie per day diet for 4 months and basically my body stopped making thyroid and female hormones and I haven't been the same since, in spite of putting on 35 pounds since then.
We need good healthy fats to make hormones. I'm sticking with EFGT because it's what MY body functions best on. Maybe you could try it and see how you do?
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Supposedly if you try hCG while on 400 calories per day that your body will not go into starvation mode and you'll burn only fat. I failed after the first day. LOL Some people can do it.
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Crowning Achievement
A grand but faded 18th-century estate, part of a legendary vineyard in Bordeaux, undergoes a dazzling transformation worthy of Marie Antoinette
By Ian Phillips
The manor house, referred to as a chartreuse in this southwestern part of France, is the main residence of the owners of the Château Fourcas-Hosten winery in the village of Listrac. Fourcas is the name of the plain over which its 116 acres of vines stretch. Jean-Baptiste Hosten, a lawyer in Bordeaux, first planted those grapevines in the 18th century. In 2006, the property was acquired by brothers Laurent and Renaud Momméja, who belong to the Hermès dynasty. Both are board members of the French luxury goods house and Laurent previously served as managing director of Hermès's home division.
The salon's Georges Jacob settee and armchairs are upholstered in a Lelievre velvet, the chest of drawers, barometer clock, and Aubusson rug are all 18th century, and the chandelier and sconces are 19th century.


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Diet, Fitness and the 80/20 Rule By Nicole Botti
"80% of your outcome is determined by 20% of your effort". A rule originally created to explain economics and basic business, the 80/20 phenomenon also holds true in day to day activities that affect (or actually, determine) your health, happiness and body composition. There are two specific ways in which this rule applies where your diet and exercise are concerned. We'll cover them both one by one.
#1 – Think about the 80/20 rule as it is originally defined. For example, a small percentage of your time is actually spent working out, yet it will have a major impact on your body in the long term. This fact becomes even truer as your workouts become shorter and more intense as opposed to classic gym training (hours per week in the gym). You only have to comparatively put in a little bit of time to yield desirable results. Speaking of time put in, twenty minutes of targeted, planned, hard effort three times per week is much more beneficial than a couple hours per week of half effort workouts. Low time commitment, big results – that's the first way to interpret the 80/20 rule as it applies to your diet and fitness.
#2 – Stick to healthy eating habits 80% of the time and "cheat" the other 20%. Doing so will prevent you from feeling restricted and help you stay on track. All too often, people get in the "all or nothing" mindset. This only serves to discourage and discount the work you do put in to reach your goals. The 80/20 rule, when applied in this way, is a realistic approach to managing a balanced, healthy diet. Eating clean 80% of the time is more than enough to see the results you desire while still enjoying foods that are otherwise "junk" (but hey – we all need some treats every now and then). It's generally easy for most people to manage and maintain this concept. However, if your goal is to participate in bodybuilding or fitness competitions, then you will obviously need to be a bit more strict in your endeavors.
Life is short, and there's a lot of good food to taste and things to do. Employ the 80/20 rule and you can have a fit body and a social life (and even a cupcake here and there).
Hydration and Performance By: Nicole Botti
Most people already know that drinking water and maintaining an adequate hydration status is important to survival (and athletic performance).
Water provides many functions in the body such as: joint lubrication, flushing out waste products, moistening tissues, regulating body temperature and helping to dissolve and carry nutrients and minerals. As an athlete, you are at greater risk for dehydration than the average person. The more you exercise, the more you sweat out the water that is in your body – and the more you must drink in order to replace it. Your hydration needs go up even more during the scorching summer months.
However, despite probably having heard the order to "drink water" more times than they can count, many athletes still suffer from dehydration at some point in their careers. The most common type of dehydration that occurs among athletes involves a loss of electrolytes and body water simultaneously. When this happens, blood volume and blood pressure drop. What does this mean for your athletic performance? A lack of electrolytes prevents muscles from contracting and utilizing energy properly and lowered blood volume slows the rate that oxygen is delivered to the muscles. Your muscles are more likely to cramp and you will experience a decrease in coordination. So ultimately, you become slower, weaker and less alert. In the summer, a loss of body water happens even more rapidly and can lead to heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion is serious and can lead to flu like symptoms (vomiting, nausea, fatigue, headache, rapid shifts in body temperature and weakness). All of these possible consequences are bad news if you are looking to perform at your best.
What you can do to prevent dehydration:
- Drink 1 cup of water every 20 minutes
- When exercising at high intensity for longer than 60 minutes, utilize a sports drink to replace lost electrolytes
- Be proactive – begin your training session having had at least 20 ounces of fluids beforehand (water is best, but other fluids will do)
- Have a sports drink or bottle of water (depending on the length of your activity) directly on hand, so you can sip every so often
- Be aware of your body – if you feel dehydrated already – then you should take a break and replenish with a sports drink
- Do not try to push past the symptoms! Ignoring signs of dehydration can easily lead to heat exhaustion or even a heat stroke
Nothing puts a damper on a game or training session like the consequences of dehydration. Protect your health and your performance by implementing the tips listed above and stay hydrated! J
Easy health friendly fit ready recipe in 15mins or less| by Tahisa Hamwright
For some, eating out is a time saver, but is it really? For others it is cheap and convenient, really? When we really break it down and do the math we realize it is often false. The truth is,prepping your meals and cooking it, is a time saver, money saver and healthier for you, so it should not be optional. I am sure there will still be some who still won't buy in to the argument and insist there is no such time to cook their meals. However, if you must eat out then consider ordering home style cooked meals that are prepared with optimal health in mind. So without wasting much of your time this is an easy ten min. recipe to help get you or keep you in good health, as the saying goes; fit – healthy bodies are made in the kitchen.
4-4 oz pieces of thinly sliced chicken breast; serving size = 4 oz.
2 oz. crushed peanuts
2 tbsp. sesame oil (can substitute 1 tbsp for extra virgin olive oil)
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp garlic powder
½ tsp. original Mrs. Dash salt free
½ tbsp. pepper
1 tbsp. Cayenne pepper (optional for those that like it hot!)
Place chicken in a bowl. Add garlic, Mrs. Dash, pepper, soy sauce and 1 tbsp of sesame oil. Mix until chicken is evenly coated with seasoning. Next add crushed peanuts. Coat evenly. Put 1 tbsp. of sesame oil in cooking pan. Heat pan. Add chicken to pan and cook on medium medium high heat for approximately 5 minutes per side. For extra "heat" add 1 tbsp. of cayenne pepper to chicken approximately 1 minute prior to end of cooking time. While chicken is cooking, bake, steam, broil, grill, microwave, whatever floats your boat some vegetable
Serve with 1 cup rice, 4 oz sweet potato, wrap it up, or eat as is .
Approximately 350-420 calories and 33 g or protein per serving
Give this recipe a try and let's hear your feedback and/or if you have a healthy recipe or twist to this recipe feel free to share.
SNACK ATTACK By: Nicole Botti
It happens to even the most disciplined dieters. That awkward time between meals rolls around and your stomach starts rumbling. You tell yourself to "be strong", that you're only "a little hungry", and that your next meal isn't "that far away". You're so committed to your goals that you start to believe these things yourself. That is until your hunger grows stronger and you begin thinking about cookies….and chips…and doughnuts. Yes-we've all been there. But luckily it doesn't have to be this way. There are plenty of deliciously satisfying snacks that will get you through these difficult snack attacks without even breaking a sweat about possibly blowing your diet. Putting together a low calorie, energy rich snack is quite simple actually. Just stick to a basic formula of protein, a little fat and some carbohydrate. Sound familiar? Its very similar to putting together a meal, just on a smaller, snack sized scale (around 200-250 calories). Here are some great examples:
- 1/2c cottage cheese + 1tbsp diced walnuts + 1/4c blueberries
- 1hardboiled egg + small piece of fruit
- 1/4c hummus + sliced vegetable of choice (peppers or carrots tend to be favorites)
- 2 tbsp almond butter + celery sticks + 1 tbsp craisins (or raisins if you want to keep it classic)
Happy snacking!
What are some of your go to snacks? Do you have planned snack times or do you just find something to eat once you get hungry?
Protein Supplements: Demystified By: Nicole Botti
Protein supplements are great for many reasons – the main one being that they are the most convenient way to consume the protein you need after a tough workout. Although you can get protein supplements in some very interesting forms now (like jello, crackers and pudding packs) the most cost effective and versatile of them all would still be the simple protein powder. But don't mistake its simplicity as a sign that it's less useful! All protein powders contain…well…protein. But with thousands of these powders on the market, you can bet that many fall short of what is required and others exceed standard expectations.
So what are you looking for?
Think about it. What are you really looking to get from your protein supplement? Do you want it to help you lean out? To assist in gaining weight/building lean body mass? Or do you simply want it to help you recover after a grueling training session?
Whey Protein
Whey protein powders are extremely popular – and for good reason! Rich in essential amino acids, it helps your body build muscle while burning calories and fat at the same time. Most brands are also low in sugar and calories – so you're free to add your own mix ins (fruit, milk and almond butter anyone?) To get the most bang for your buck, look for a protein powder that lists "whey protein isolate" as the first ingredient. Whey protein isolate is the highest quality and most active form which is definitely what you want to be consuming after a workout – not a bunch of fillers and flavorings. If you are going to add additional ingredients, like fruit, to your post workout drink then look for a powder with 2-5g of carbohydrate and at least 20g of protein per serving. However, if you're short on time or even just a little lazy (it's okay…you can admit it) then there are also plenty of "ready to drink" whey protein shakes out there with carbohydrates already added in. Just watch the added sugars and calories when it comes to these. If you're trying to lose fat, making your own post workout drinks is always a safer bet.
Casein Protein
Casein protein powder is often used when trying to build muscle. Due to its slow absorption, it protects muscle from being broken down and also helps to add new muscle with a high amino acid content. It's best used before bed or with another form of protein – not post workout when you want to get nutrients to tired muscles as quickly as possible.
Soy Protein
Soy protein powder is great for people who are intolerant to whey protein or prefer to not use an animal derived product. It can be used in the same way as whey protein powder.
Using Protein Powder to your Advantage
Remember that when it comes to protein powder and post workout nutrition – timing is everything. This is especially true when it comes to your standard whey or soy protein. These should be consumed immediately following a workout because the amino acids will be rapidly absorbed and used, making it easier for you to build muscle and recover. If your goal is fat loss or maintenance, add a serving of frozen fruit and skim or an unsweetened alternative milk (almond, soy, coconut).
If your goal is muscle building, make sure your post workout drink contains whey or soy protein but more calories than are standard. Consider adding a higher fat milk or yogurt as well as some fruit and nut butter. This will get you the extra energy and recovery that you need after a workout to add mass. Consider adding a casein protein to your nightly routine to prevent muscle breakdown overnight.
Whatever your goal – protein powder is an effective tool to help get you there.


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Giaa Manek looked like a fairy without wings in her exotic attire of the genie in Jeannie Aur Juju on SAB TV. The sprightly character she plays as Jeannie is a polar opposite of the demure saree clad Gopi Bahu we were used to seeing her as. Giaa confesses, "If Gopi was East, Jeannie is West. I didn't want to get typecast with playing a bahu."
Did Giaa ever dream of playing Jeannie? No, not even in her wildest dreams. The actress says, "When I was a child I watched the American sitcom I Dream of Jeannie while I used to have milk. However I could never have imagined that I would later get an offer to get to play the same genie. So I jumped at the opportunity of playing the genie on this sweet show."
Giaa is having great fun playing Jeannie on the show as she feels that the character is quite like her. She explains, "Jeannie is somebody who is very sweet, naughty and a complete brat. The only difference between Giaa and Jeannie is that Giaa doesn't have the magical powers that Jeannie possesses."
According to Giaa this show is a lovely escape from the mundane realities of life. She points out, "We after all lead a very hectic life full of strife and fights. After returning home from a hard day's work you wish to watch a feel good escapist show."
Giaa says that she won't say no to any roles, even that of a vamp provided the roles are interesting. She says, "I won't decline any role. After all none of the roles is my real life character. It is an actor's job to slip into various roles."
Reporter and Author: Pallavi Bhattacharya
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great stuff giaa,, you gonna be super awesome as always, :: all the best
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I'm so excited that she is enjoying herself. All the best to her
all the best giaa di i hope u rock
All the best for your new show Giaa
first epi was awseome mindblwoinggg
giaa your first episode of jeanie is superbbb.love u,.all the best
Great episode!!You both rocked the show.Gia you look very very cute and pretty in that purple outfit.Cheers to the entire team of JAJ for your work.
Gia keep rocking.all the best.
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|Monday, August 2nd, 2004
Hummingbird Spirit Calls To You!
represents optimism and sweetness.
Being able to roll with the punches is an attribute
of Hummingbird.
Hummingbirds's Wisdom Includes:
Ability to heal by using light as a laser from
Endurance over long journeys
Ability to fly into small places to heal
Messenger, stopper of time.
|Monday, March 1st, 2004
I got to stay up all nite...haha. After sleeping for so long the past day and a half.... was good to chat online last nite. Naomi got a webcam. She was showing it off to me..And then, i chatted with april after doing other things. I got done and laid down as i listen to the rain fall. It rained for hours into the morning. I walked my son to school. He was a little late. Due to me not wanting to get up...:D It's not too cool outside. I feel refreshed after a few hours of sleep. I have a long couple of weeks ahead of me. I have to make sure i use my time wisely. I am gonna be the only person here for awhile...well, not the only, but only adult. I hope i can maintain my sanity. I had a major freaky deja vu while talking to april. she told me i was horizontally parked parallel..something...it was weird for me. I never remember full dreams. and anything that seems like a deja vu; i have just forgotten why or not payed much attention. But this time was different. I got goosepimples. I know everyone must have them. I feel silly for acting so freaked. However, i remember this as if it were yesterday(the dream) which was a long time ago. I found myself trying to remember other dreams...i have had dreams i remembered. But, they were not good ones..I dont want any of those to park parallel with anything. Just stay where they are. I have dreamt of my school reunions, my friend Kara, Sherri, Erks, and the past. Alot of the childhood dreams were triggered from therapy. They all meant something, but were nightmares. I dont want a nightmare to come true. or any thing of the sort. I dont know. I feel like i should just go"ok weird" and forget it...but it is being tossed about in my head ever since. I put the photobucket to great use too. I have 100 pics and such on there. I didnt realize i had so much in my folder. Wow. I am glad to rid of some space on the pc. Even though it doesnt need it. This thing is only a few months old. Hunny puts lots of stuff on here. More than i do. Most of it is school and his photography. I wish the sun would come out to play. I hate the rain...at least today...i missed out on the warmest day so far; due to my unagreeable stomach. being sick really sucked this time. I wanted to go to the park. I wanted to watch my kids enjoy running and playing...anywhere. Yet i was passed out-sick. blah.
I read the RED series. I especially like it...i have picked up something new i had missed each time i reread from the beginning. And i can't wait to read more. Hope those two keep it up...They are really talented and have such great imaginations. I love to read. I miss my reading. It was my sanctuary when i was younger. My escape from the ordeals of the childhood i had. I would just read all day and every evening. I haven't been able to get into anything the last 4 or 5 months. I have tons of books sitting here. Waiting to be read. Hum...wonder how long it will take me to read them. It will have to be something i reward myself with after i get all the spring cleaning done to the house. I dread spring cleaning. I started early and still going strong; with an outrageous amount to finish. I am surrounded by pack rats in this house. I deny being one and always will due to the fact i am the only one who weeds through it all. :P gonna find some lyrics to post...feeling like i music today...Oh and i am most excited about my company coming on Wednesday. I get lonely sometimes..when i dont get to see my friends. Especially this one..She can brighten any gloomy day or make me feel better about anything. I can not wait to toss around giggles, laughs, and more... I wonder how long it will take my sister to actually call.. no that we have emailed each other--(she did first:)] I need to call gran's this week. I am trying to call at least every other week. I know losing Cheryl was hardest on her. She was the oldest and Cheryl the baby.. and they were 8+ years apart. It hasnt been long since the funeral. I am glad i got to say good bye. I got to see her. I think the hardest part was seeing her on all the tubes. I helped bath her once. She was holding on to me, as the nurse was fixing one of her tubes that went into her side. (draining) and she said, O hurry effie, it hurts... I just kissed her cheek. As her strong hand held onto my back and her arms were wrapped around me tightly. She knew it was me. Which is great. There were times when she would be asleep. She would awake to ask for her husband or daughter. And she would wave and smile in her sleep. Once she was moving her feet as if she were dancing. It was hard to see her that way. Yet, she is experiencing no pain no. She is better now. My second child was born on Cheryl's 50 birthday. I hope ...oh...enough now. (getting upset). :((
well. gotta go now. not feeling like talking about this right now..must preoccupy my thoughts with something else..
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|Metaphor DEFINITION: a figure of speech comparing two different things, a symbol EXAMPLE: The metaphor 'a sea of troubles' suggests a lot of troubles by comparing their number to the vastness of the sea. SYNONYMS: analogy, comparison
This is an excellent day for allowing your natural creativity to be expressed, dear Virgo. The arts will more than likely be very important to you. You may well find that nothing brings you more pleasure on days like this. Consider putting this to good use by painting, sculpting, doing crafts or whatever you like. You will find that engaging in creative activities with a focus on giving may be the perfect thing for you.
Life isn't always just as we would like it to be, and relationships can certainly seem to defy all our most ingrained hopes and expectations. Today's position of the planets may mark a significant chapter in the ongoing deepening of the bond between you. What transpires may mean that you have to alter your perspective radically, but sometimes this is necessary for dreams to come true.
Today's an excellent day to assemble the peeps -- whether they be friend peeps, love peeps, or even great-grandpeeps. You're a natural socializer today, no matter who's lucky enough to have your company.
|Sunday, February 29th, 2004
well, I was sick last nite. I felt so bad..had to go to bed earlier than i wanted.. Hate being sick.
My afternoon went well. I got mopping done. I hate to do floors. just hate it. We had Jayson and Michelle pop in yesterday evening too. Jayson has started chemo. The tumor that they removed was cancerous. He seemed to be ok and taking it well. Michelle said that he acts fine..He does wake up sick and feeling terrible. He hasnt been able to work and such.. I cant believe he has cancer. He isnt even 21 yet. Kinda hard to not feel bad for him. My aunt just died last month from cancer. It was hard to see her in the last weeks of her life..and i cant help but worry about Jayson too.
The kids were hyper but good. Then, bedtime came around and the twins wanted to go home...Monsters and Ghosts they were scared of. And then, my son mooned M> and she wanted to go then for sure. So, we made two seperate trips at 10pm and took them home....my son cried for 30 minutes. which broke my heart. but we have been trying to break him of this thing (which he thinks is funny). I wanted so badly to go comfort him; but his dad told me i baby him too much. So, I didnt . And i was sick already. so, i just went to bed...couldnt handle Mad TV or SNL. Mad TV was not very good, i didnt think. And the other was a rerun.. I hope to be able to get online later, but my hunny is taking all the pc time. He is preparing that research paper to turn it in tomorrow.
Oh, last night, while our friends were over; he and i had a spat. He was being an ass. And of course, it was my fault. he went into the other room, sulking. what a putz. I went in there and tried to get him to come back in the room, but he wouldnt and started saying how i was talkingto him like we was stupid. I wasnt but he has been so stressed and overrly sensitive for some reason. It took Jayson going in there, to get him back. And then, he has kept asking me if i am mad at him; because i am not talking much. I am sick..what will it take for him to understand that i feel bad, i dont feel like talking. due to the fact, i may vomit any second..oh well. today is another day. and i hope he leaves me alone. It is gonna be so nice. I just may leave the house. who knows. got to get away soon. i am gonna be cooped up for a few weeks. He has classes at nite for the next few weeks. and he is gonna be gone pretty much all day; every day.
well. i am gonna get going. Hellow to rachie and apie. Miss you girls. Hope to chat later. it may be much later tho.agh.....calgon take me away.
DEFINITION: to fluctuate between choices
EXAMPLE: If you waver too long before making a decision about which testing site to register for, you may not get your first choice.
SYNONYMS: dither, falter, fluctuate, irresolute, oscillate, vacillate, waver
Do you need a change of pace, dear Virgo? If things are beginning to feel boring and you are experiencing apathy, chances are a change is needed. Everyone needs this from time to time. All you have to do is figure out what to shift. If you are home most of the time, changing the furniture around can make home care seem easier and new. Add a new picture there or at the office or consider some fresh flowers. If you can, switch time frames around some.
It doesn't hurt to keep someone guessing, and this is a game that you are especially good at. The astral configuration heightens your ability to keep the ball in your court by encouraging you to communicate enough to keep this person hanging on, yet not enough to really let them in on some of your deeper feelings or even your darker secrets. Today you enjoy playing cat and mouse!
Second-guessing yourself isn't such a bad idea right now. Are you sure you went over the details as thoroughly as you possibly could? There is still one elusive element that you should be searching for.
|Saturday, February 28th, 2004
You want to be productive and feel useful, and enjoy helping solve problems. You like to be busy and not waste time. You can be quite inventive and quite curious. You have a diplomatic flair to your nature. Equality and fairness are important to you. You are relatively demonstrative in your affections. You enjoy being stroked verbally and physically. You try to be prudent. You have good business acumen. You have a need to earn money to prove your success to society and must learn the true value of material gains and status. You have much enthusiasm with a driving attitude toward achievement in life.
(my middle name)
You have a diplomatic flair to your nature. Equality and fairness are important to you. You have a great deal of loyalty to those you love. You have much inner strength. You are soft-hearted with a charitable nature. You need to learn to give and receive love for love's sake. You have a need to be assured of affection. You have a need to earn money to prove your success to society and must learn the true value of material gains and status. You need to learn to be expressive. You are a person who cannot tolerate being misunderstood.
(my last name)
You are an overly sensitive person, often falling into a savior-martyr role. You are very skeptical and have more than your share of bad luck. You work hard to achieve material success through your own efforts. You need to learn flexibility. You need to learn when to let go. You have a need to be up front. You have a need to earn money to prove your success to society and must learn the true value of material gains and status. You need to learn the true value of material possessions. You have a natural protection in life. You are always saved - especially from yourself. You need to learn to give and receive love for love's sake. You have a need to be assured of affection. You are clever, inventive, imaginative and youthful. You enjoy socializing. You have good recuperative abilities. You are determined. You have a need to earn money to prove your success to society and must learn the true value of material gains and status.
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OK. I didnt get back yesterday to post. I was wrapped up in doing stuff with the family. I thought about it tho. I just was so tired by the time the news came on...i decided that if i got online, i would be up all nite. I thought about rachle, and how she must be online. I thought that we would b chatting. and laughing. and we would have been if i didnt fall prey to the sleepy monster again.
Why do kids act as if they have no common sense? My sink is on the fritz again. The damn pipe under the sink seems to think that it is fun to flood the entire kitchen with water. Ughhhh. My daughter didnt notice that the cabinet was open and all the the cleaners and things under the sink, were in the floor, and she turned the water on. OH MY BOB!!! I had another flood in there again. What in bob's name did she think she was doing? me thinks she needs a brain implant. I have no clues to why she continues to do stuff like that....i have to clean it up and she sits there lookin on as if she doesnt have a hand. she is so much like someone else it hurts....sometimess.......And its noon and she is just now feeding the dog. again. for the trizillionth time since july. we didnt rescue polly until july of last year. and i was against having another animal, purely because of the fact i am the one who always takes care of them.....me. not the ones that bring them home...me......me......me.........
it is so frustrating. who do you think reminds them...you begged me...pleaded with me in july for us to get polly. and i said no. many times...and what happened. we came home with her. why? because promises were made and made and made and i gave in. because she was cute, but because i always do. and again. they proved to me that they can promise and promise and they will break them....it is so frustrating. this house wouldnt run, see tomorrow, get cleaned, no one would get fed, have clean clothes, have organization....if it werent for the fact that i live here. they would not know how to do anything. why? good question. i think i should leave for another week and a half and let them feel it..feel what it is like to do w/o all the things they take me granted for...i guess i am just upset due to the fact that it does not fail to have one thing or more like this happen every single day. and i am tired of it being me that gets the crappy end of it all. one day i would like someone to wake and make me breakfast or have the laundry all done and put away. or even clean the damn toliet. every other day i clean it. because; lets face it; it gets so ""crappy"" if not cleaned frequently. and i am the only one who knows were the toliet bowl brush is.........and apparently the only one who knows how to use it too. oh crimeney.
well, my hand hurts and my son is fighting with his friend from across the street. i will have to tell you all about it later....
Don't be too surprised if someone over-reacts to something you say, M. The day's planetary influences can enhance emotional responses ten-fold and with this, it's much easier to be misunderstood. Think before you joke around and take extra steps to ensure you are extremely clear when communicating. This will go far towards preventing a touchy situation. Same goes for you - ask for clarification if you react emotionally to something that's said.
You're sure to feel strong, energetic, and ambitious on this 1-Day, M. Not only will this vibration give you the boost to get things done, it can serve you well by bolstering your assertiveness and confidence. If you have felt like your hard work is not being recognized or adequately compensated, you will likely be more ready to bring this up to the powers that be. If a raise or promotion is something you feel is deserving, don't hesitate to bring it out into the open. There is no harm in asking, Four.
DEFINITION: admirable
EXAMPLE: Most people consider it estimable that Mother Teresa spent her life helping the poor of India.
SYNONYMS: admirable, commendable, creditable, honorable, laudable, meritorious
|Friday, February 27th, 2004
You're Elemant is Wind. You're light-hearted,
care-free, kind, sensative, and mysterious. You
have friends and most absolutely love you. You
can be calm and soothing one minute and ragging
in anger the next so no one wants to get on
your bad side. You're beauty is inspiring and
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DEFINITION: a formidable, often victorious opponent
EXAMPLE: Yet again, she was facing her nemesis in the final match of the tournament; for three consecutive championships, she had faced this opponent, and for three consecutive championships, she had lost
SYNONYMS: archenemy, enemy, foe
If you find yourself feeling a little cautious today, dear Virgo, don't be too alarmed. For you, a Virgo, this can be a good thing, as you can be too trusting at times or forget to take care when going into something. Using a little caution in everything you do will help keep you safer. This is true with both relationships and your physical safety. Consider giving a little more thought and time to things to help you to choose more wisely.
You may not enjoy being faced with a few home truths today, with the current astral configuration, yet this may be a very positive event. One of your more annoying traits may be that you find it hard to listen to good advice or to allow any one to criticize you. Yet your partner needs to let you know where their line is drawn. Best pay attention.
There's no time to be sentimental. You have to make a snap decision, which means going with your gut. Covering for someone else's mistake isn't really doing them a favor
Blurty for **~`PixIeDraGOnfLy`~**.